Lionel Messi World Cup Victory Post Breaks Record On Instagram
Lionel Messi has broken record on the photo and video-sharing site, Instagram, for the most-liked post. The football maestro's World Cup-winning post has surpassed the ‘egg post’ to become the most-liked in the history of Instagram. The post has, so far, garnered 56.8 million likes, surpassing that of the uncracked egg which had 56.1 million. After Argentina’s enthralling and pulsating encounter with...
Lionel Messi Named BBC Sports Personality Of The Year For 2022
Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi has been named BBC Sports Personality’s World Sport Star of the Year for 2022, BBC Sport reports. Messi led Argentina to their first World Cup triumph in 36 years in Qatar. The 35-year-old won the tournament’s Golden Ball – awarded to the best player – after scoring seven goals at his fifth World Cup. The former Barcelona...
Mbappe Is Our Future – France Captain Lloris
France captain Hugo Lloris has backed Kylian Mbappe to lead the next generation of talent back to the top of world football. Les Blues surrendered their crown to Argentina in a thrilling final at the Lusail Iconic Stadium on Sunday night. Mbappe scored all three goals for Didier Deschamps’ side in the 3-3 draw before they bowed out 4-2 on penalties. The...
Qatar 2022: Messi Breaks Ronaldo’s Record After World Cup Win Vs France
Lionel Messi broke Brazil legend Ronaldo’s goal record at major international tournaments after leading Argentina to a third World Cup title since 1986. Messi bagged a brace in Sunday’s dramatic final against France as Argentina won 4-2 on penalties after 120 minutes of football ended 3-3. And following his brace, Messi has scored 26 goals in major international tournaments for Argentina...
2022 World Cup: France’s Approach In The Beginning Was Wrong – Udeze
Former Super Eagles defender, Ifeanyi Udeze has blamed France's inability to attack Argentina in the first half as the cause of their loss to Argentina in the final of the 2022 World Cup. Recall that Argentina took a 2-0 lead in the first half as the South American team dominated the play. However, France came out in the second half to...
Tinubu, Atiku Hail Messi After Argentina World Cup Title Win
Nigeria’s presidential candidates, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar have congratulated Lionel Messi after the forward led Argentina to a third World Cup title on Sunday night. Messi scored a brace in the thrilling encounter at the Lusail Iconic Stadium. La Albiceleste squandered a two-goal lead with the game ending in a 3-3 draw after 120 minutes. READ ALSO: “Super Eagles Would...
“Super Eagles Would Have Reached Semi-Finals In 2022 World Cup” — Noble
Nigeria international John Noble believes the Super Eagles would have gotten to the semi-final of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. The Eagles lost to the Black Stars of Ghana in the playoffs in March to miss out on qualification. After a goalless first leg in Kumasi, the Black Stars held the Eagles to a 1-1 draw inside the MKO Abiola stadium...
Qatar 2022: Croatian Government To Hold Grand Reception For National Team
The Croatian government will hold a ceremonial welcome for the country’s senior men’s national team immediately after they return from this year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The Croatian Football Federation disclosed this on its website on Thursday. The ceremonial welcome which will have fans in attendance is in collaboration with the government, the football association, and the city of Zagreb. READ...
2022 World Cup: “We’ll Do Everything To Stop Messi” – Giroud
France striker, Olivier Giroud has insisted that they will do everything to prevent Lionel Messi from making any impact ahead of Sunday’s 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Giroud, who has played a key role in helping Les Blues to the final, will be determined to lift the trophy for the second time after the 2018 triumph in Russia. However, in a...
2022 World Cup: Why France Will Edge Argentina In Final – Drogba
Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba believes France has the experience and firepower to overcome Argentina in the final of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on Sunday. Recall that France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the semi-final while Argentina edged Croatia 3-0. The reigning champions will attempt to become the first team in 60 years to retain the FIFA World Cup trophy on...
