World cup 2026: African teams made us proud, but FIFA must fix refereeing — Elumelu
"Well done to all the African countries that represented our continent at the World Cup. You made Africa proud and showed the world what African football is capable of," he wrote.
Pele versus Messi, by Patrick Omorodion
The debate on who is football’s greatest player ever resurfaced again at the ongoing 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States after Lionel Messi struck a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 defeat of Algeria in their opening match. His brace in the 2-0 defeat of Austria reinforced the belief by his fans that […]
Cody Gakpo requests privacy after death of unborn son
Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo has asked for “privacy and space” following the loss of his unborn son, which was announced by his partner Noa van der Bij.
Nico Williams hits out at Uruguay over World Cup injury
Williams could miss the rest of the tournament if Spain do not go far after picking up a muscle injury that was provoked by a lunge from Nicolas de la Cruz.
Saka, Rashford start as Rice rested for England at World Cup
Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford will start for England for the first time at this World Cup, while Declan Rice drops out as one of five changes for the Group L finale against Panama on Saturday.
‘I still send Diogo Jota messages’ — Reuben Neves
Ruben Neves has revealed that he still sends WhatsApp messages to his late friend and former teammate Diogo Jota, nearly a year after the Liverpool forward died in a tragic car crash.
