Seven African nations have secured qualification for the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting the continent’s impressive showing at the first-ever 48-team edition of the tournament. Out of the 10 African representatives competing in North America, Morocco, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Cabo Verde, Senegal, and Ghana have all advanced…
Former England defender Danny Mills believes Cristiano Ronaldo is unlikely to still be playing for Portugal at the 2030 FIFA World Cup, warning that the veteran forward is only one serious injury away from retirement. Speaking to betTOM, Mills argued that it would be difficult to justify selecting a 45-year-old Ronaldo in Portugal’s starting lineup…
Six players of Nigerian heritage were selected in the 2026 NBA Draft, further highlighting Nigeria’s growing impact on global basketball as NBA franchises continued to invest in talent with Nigerian roots. The two-day draft at the Barclays Center saw Ebuka Okorie, Zuby Ejiofor, Felix Okpara, Otega Oweh, Tobi Lawal, and Ugonna Onyenso all earn…
Brazil forward Neymar has expressed his admiration and affection for Argentina captain Lionel Messi, describing the football icon as one of his closest friends. The Santos star made the remarks during an interview with DSPORTS after Brazil’s FIFA World Cup match against Scotland on Wednesday. Neymar also took the opportunity to celebrate Messi,…
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is reportedly on the verge of returning to Trabzonspor on loan for a second consecutive season. The Cameroon international has slipped down the pecking order at Old Trafford following the emergence of Senne Lammens, who has established himself as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper. According to the Daily Mail, Manchester United…
Lionel Messi has been immortalized with a towering 85-foot statue in Cutral Co, a small town in Argentina’s Patagonia region. The tribute comes just days after the football icon celebrated his 39th birthday on June 24 and surpassed Miroslav Klose’s record to become the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history. Created by local…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed that a new agreement has been reached with Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, bringing an end to months of uncertainty over his future. NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko made the announcement on Tuesday, June 23, during a meeting in Abuja attended by Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim…
Balogun has revealed that the remarkable consistency of football stars Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland serves as both a source of frustration and inspiration as he aims to elevate his own game. Speaking during a training session, the forward said he is determined to continue rising up the scoring charts at the 2026…
The Iranian Football Federation has announced that it will lodge a formal complaint with FIFA, alleging that its national team is being subjected to travel restrictions during the ongoing FIFA World Cup in North America. According to the federation, officials had requested approval for the team to travel from its training base in Tijuana, Mexico,…
South Africa midfielder Themba Zwane has been handed a three-match suspension by FIFA following his red card in Bafana Bafana’s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Mexico national football team. Zwane was dismissed late in South Africa’s 2-0 defeat after officials judged that he struck Mexico defender Roberto Alvarado in the face…
