FULL LIST: Final Shortlist For FIFA Awards 2023
FIFA has announced that the award ceremony for the FIFA Awards 2023 will take place on January 15, 2024, at a location in London. They added that more details on the venue and time the event will take place will be announced at the start of 2024. From an initial list of 12 players nominated, FIFA has reduced the nominees to...
Why NFF Decided To Sack Rohr – Amaju Pinnick
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick has disclosed that the decision to sack Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr was to prevent a major disaster from happening to the senior national team. He made this known in an interview with Channels Television on Monday, where he said that the NFF gave the German tactician all the necessary support...
Arsenal Beat Chelsea To Record First Win In Eight Leagues Matches
Arsenal eased their relegation fears and lifted the pressure on beleaguered boss Mikel Arteta with a much-needed 3-1 win against Chelsea on Saturday. Arteta’s side sat just three points above the relegation zone before kick-off at the Emirates Stadium after their worst start to a season since 1974-75. But the Gunners produced their best performance this time to out-class their London...
I Want To Win The Ballon d’Or – Karim Benzema
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema admits winning the Ballon d’Or is an ambition. Benzema has carried Los Blancos in terms of goal scoring for the best part of two years now and so impressive has his form been, an international recall even occurred under Didier Deschamps’ stewardship. “It’s a trophy that all the players want,” Benzema told TVE. “Ever since I was...
AFCON 2021: Eguavoen Should Retain Awoniyi, Iheanacho Partnership’ – Agali
Former Nigeria international Victor Agali has advised Super Eagles interim coach Austin Eguavoen, to retain the strike partnership of Taiwo Awoniyi and Kelechi Iheanacho. Awoniyi and Iheanacho operated in the Eagles’ attack against Egypt with the latter getting the only goal with a brilliant volley. They were also involved in other chances created by the Eagles as they opened their campaign...
GWR Celebrates Ronaldo’s 900th Career Goal
Guinness World Records recognized Cristiano Ronaldo as the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) after he achieved the milestone of 900 career goals. This subtle recognition further emphasized his legendary status in football, following this historic achievement. Ronaldo’s 900th goal solidified his standing in international men’s football and across club competitions, surpassing rivals like Lionel Messi and many others. In a late X...
Chelsea Drops Osimhen chase
Chelsea decides to completely give up on their chase of Napoli star Victor Osimhen, switching focus to Atletico Madrid’s Samu Omorodion. The Blues had been in close contact with the Partenopei for a number of weeks now as the two clubs discussed a possible swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku and a hefty lump sum of cash. Negotiations proved complicated and...
Mane: Why I Decided To Join Bayern Munich
Sadio Mane says his decision to join Bayern Munich is because he finds their plan more interesting. The Liverpool forward has now completed a medical, bringing to an end a six-year stint at Anfield. But with just 12 months left on his current contrac...
Iheanacho Should Start More Games For Leicester City – Gabriel Agbonlahor
Aston Villa legend Gabriel Agbonlahor believes Kelechi Iheanacho should be starting games for Leicester City. Iheanacho finished as the Foxes top scorer last season but has been restricted to making appearances from the bench this term. The Nigeria international is yet to start a game in the Premier League for Leicester City this season but has impressed coming off the bench...
I’m At Juventus To Win More Trophies – Di Maria
Juventus's new signing, Angel Di Maria has stated that he joined the club to win more trophies. The Argentina star made this known at his unveiling after sealing a move from Paris Saint-German (PSG). Di Maria was presented to the local media and said...
