FIFA destroying football industry – La Liga chief
The president of the Spanish football league, Javier Tebas, accused FIFA of acting "irresponsibly" following the announcement of discussions regarding a possible 64-team World Cup in 2030, in an interview with an Italian sports daily published Tuesday.
Messi will never leave Barca – Club president
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu predicted Wednesday that Lionel Messi would not only extend his contract with the Catalan club but also end his playing days there too.
U- 20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria beat Canada 3-1
The Falconets of Nigeria on Wednesday salvaged their pride with a 3-1 defeat of their Canadian counterparts in their second Group B game at the ongoing U-20 Women’s World Cup in Papua New Guinea.
Basketball: FIBA suspends Brazil for failing to restructure, among others
World basketball governing body, FIBA has suspended its Brazilian affiliate, Brazilian Basketball Confederation for not “not fully complying with its obligations as a National Member Federation of FIBA under the applicable General Statutes.”
Future is bright with Iheanacho, Iwobi — Ikpeba
Former Monaco striker Victor Ikpeba has predicted a bright future for Nigerian football following the Super Eagles impressive 3-1 win over Algeria in Uyo last weekend.
Sports Editors Guild hails Falode’s appointment
The umbrella body of sports media leadership in Nigeria, The Sports Editors Guild has saluted the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), over recent appointments made by the body especially that of the Chairperson of the Nigeria Women’s League, Aisha Falode.
