Ronaldo, De Bruyne, 8 other players that flopped at 2022 FIFA World Cup
By Efosa Taiwo As expected in the gathering of greats, there would be those who would steal the limelight, and those whose performance many will call out. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Julian Alvarez, Hakeem Ziyech, Luka Modric, to mention a few, were some of the standout stars from this year’s tournament and did perform at […]
Maradona pushing us from heaven – Messi
Lionel Messi said Diego Maradona is “pushing us from heaven” after Argentina progressed to the World Cup semi-finals.
Argentina in semi-final after beating Netherlands in penalty shootout
Argentina beat the Netherlands in a penalty shootout in the early hours of Saturday after a dramatic 2-2 draw to reach the World Cup semi-finals. Dutch substitute Wout Weghorst scored two late goals, including a stoppage-time leveller, after Argentina had led 2-0 through Nahuel Molina and Lionel Messi’s penalty. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was Argentina’s hero […]
Breaking: Tite steps down as Brazil manager after World Cup exit
By Efosa Taiwo Tite has stepped down from his role as Brazil head coach following their shock exit from the World Cup. The South Americans were tipped as pre-tournament favourites to go all the way in Qatar and put in a number of stunning displays along the way. But a resilient Croatia side defeated them […]
PHOTOS: Brazil players in tears after World Cup exit
It was the end of ‘Samba’ dance for Brazil in Qatar on Friday after crashing out of the World Cup, losing 4-2 on penalties to Croatia.
Croatia dump Brazil out of World Cup, qualify for semi-final
By Efosa Taiwo Croatia have qualified for the semi-final of the World Cup after defeating Brazil 4-2 on penalties. The match had ended goalless in 90 minutes with the match going into extra-time. Neymar scored on the stroke of halftime of extra-time to give Brazil the lead and what seemed like the winning goal of […]
