Messi leads Argentina against Spain in blockbuster World Cup final
Lionel Messi’s battle-hardened Argentina take on silky Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday as the first 48-team tournament in history reaches a climax in New Jersey. The South Americans are striving to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain are eyeing a second title after their maiden […]
Messi, Ribery, Ronaldo on Ballon d’Or shortlist
Lionel Messi, Franck Ribery and Cristiano Ronaldo are on the three-man shortlist for the 2013 Ballon d’Or.
We’re not scared of Eagles – Iran
Iran captain Javad Nekounam has declared that the Asians are not scared of confronting their more illustrious opponents – Argentina, Nigeria and Bosnia – at the Brazil 2014 World Cup.
Keshi get free hand to pick World Cup base
For the very first time in the history of Nigeria’s participation in the FIFA World Cup finals, the Nigeria Football Federation has given Head Coach, Stephen Keshi, the free hand to determine where his wards will make home at next year’s finals.
Enyeama’s clean sheet record ends
Vincent Enyeama’s run of not conceding a goal ended after 1 062 minutes yesterday with an own goal by Lille teammate Simon Kjaer in the Ligue 1 clash with Bordeaux.
Uduaghan wins another sports award
After voters of the Nigeria Sports Awards voted Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, the Sports Governor Of The Year, the Delta State Governor Saturday night bagged another award meant for the best sports and business governor of the year.
