Rape investigation: “Mbappé To Address Swedish Judiciary If Required” – Lawyer
Following the rape investigation, Mbappé's lawyer said he will reserve any explanations for the Swedish justice system “if necessary" on Thursday. “He prioritises providing his explanations, if required, to the Swedish judiciary,” Marie-Alix Canu-Bernard told AFP. The lawyer strongly condemned “media allegations suggesting that Kylian Mbappé had commented on the events of his trip to Stockholm.” French daily Le Parisien and RMC...
Messi Names Best Candidate For Ballon d’Or Award
Lionel Messi, Argentina's captain,has said his teammate Lautaro Martinez deserves this year’s Ballon d’Or more than any other player. Martinez is among the 30 nominees for the prize alongside Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, Rodri and Dani Carvajal. With the ceremony only 12 days away, Messi has shared his thoughts on who will replace him as the winner. READ ALSO: France President Emmanuel...
I Declined Man City’s Proposal In Favor Of Juventus—Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba, a Juventus midfielder, said that he had rejected Man City under Pep Guardiola in favor of Juventus during the recent transfer window. According to a post obtained from Fabrizio Romano’s X handle, the midfield maestro said, “Yes, I turned down Pep Guardiola’s approach to accept the Juventus proposal. “That story is true," told Gazzetta. He also stated that he would...
Lenovo Named FIFA’s Official Technology Partner
Lenovo, a Chinese computer manufacturer, has been named FIFA's Official Technology Partner for W' Cup 2026 and Women's W' Cup 2027. In a statement released on Tuesday, Lenovo announced its role in providing cutting-edge devices and data infrastructure to FIFA, aimed at enhancing fan engagement and the quality of event broadcasts. Central to Lenovo’s sponsorship will be the integration of artificial...
“Rodri Best Deserve Ballon D’Or Award For Barcelona” – Garcia
Barcelona centre-back Eric Garcia has named Manchester City midfielder Rodri as the player that deserves to win the Ballon d’Or this year. According to Garcia, Rodri will be the signing he would make for Barcelona. Rodri is among the top contenders for the Ballon d’Or this year. READ ALSO: Ballon D’Or Organizers Outlines New Rule For Winner The 28-year-old has been superb for...
Hostile Reception: Shaibu Slams Libya, Demands Action from AU, CAF
Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has condemned in the strongest terms, the poor attitude of Libya authorities to receiving a Nigerian contingent into their country ahead of the Match Day 4 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers on Tuesday. The arrangement Nigeria Football Federation had with the Libya Football Federation was to...
AFCON Qualifiers: Sen. Kalu Berates Libyan Football Federation, Urges CAF To Sanction
The Pillar of Sports in Africa, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has condemned in strong terms the ill-treatment meted out to the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Libya. The Nigerian Super Eagles, Coach, and Technical crew were left stranded without food, WiFi, hotel accommodations, and other logistics for over 11 hours as they arrived at Libya Airport for the second leg...
Nigerian Govt To Address ‘Sick’ Super Eagle players In Libya
After being delayed at the Al Abaq Airport for more than 13 hours, Super Eagle players are reportedly "sick and exhausted." The team’s chartered plane was diverted to the small airport, just as the pilot was completing his approach to the Benghazi Airport on Sunday night. Since then, the Nigerian delegation has been left without food, beds, and security. READ ALSO: “We’ve...
No Food, No Hospitality, Nigerian Striker Laments Over Airport Ordeal
Nigerian forward Victor Boniface has spoken out about the Super Eagles’ ordeal after being stranded for 12 hours at Al Abraq Intl. Airport in Libya. The Nigerian team, in the country for a crucial AFCON 2025 qualifier, faced unexpected delays after landing on Sunday. Expressing his frustration on X on Monday, Boniface wrote, “Been at the airport for almost 13 hours,...
“We’ve Decided Not To Play Against Libya” – Super Eagles Captain
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, said the team has decided not to play the 2025 AFCON qualifier against Libya, slated for October 15. The Nigerian players and coaches are still stranded at the Al Abraq Airport over 15 hours after arrival in the country. In a long post on X, Troost-Ekong slammed the Libyan authorities and called on the Nigerian government...
