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 […]
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USA beat Iran, advance to knockout round
By Efosa Taiwo Christian Pulisic emerged the hero on the night as his goal helped USA beat Iran to qualify for the next round of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Pulisic delivered the biggest moment of his USMNT career, as he scored in the 38th minute but came with an injuring in the process. […]
Qatar exit World Cup pointless as Netherlands seal top spot
Cody Gakpo scored again as the Netherlands booked their place in the World Cup last 16 as group winners with a straightforward 2-0 victory over hosts Qatar on Tuesday. The Netherlands, needing just a point to be sure of progressing, put one foot in the next round inside the first half-hour as Gakpo scored for […]
World Cup: LGBTQ campaigner says invading pitch is no crime
By Seyifunmi Awobiyi Mario Ferri, the Italian who ran onto the World Cup pitch wearing a T-shirt in support of Ukraine and Iranian women has said that invading the pitch was no offence as he did it for a ‘good cause’. Ferri, who calls himself “The Falcon”, was arrested for carrying a rainbow flag onto […]
Senegal edge Ecuador, become first African nation to qualify for Round of 16
Senegal have clinched a berth in the knockout stage of the ongoing World Cup, becoming the first African nation to qualify for the next round. The Terranga Lions defeated Ecuador 2-1 at the Khalifa International Stadium to finish second behind Netherlands in Group A. More details to come…
