Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has cautioned fans and the media against rushing to compare Barcelona’s rising star Lamine Yamal to football legend Lionel Messi. In a recent interview with GQ Magazine, the former Barcelona coach acknowledged Yamal’s talent but stressed that he has not yet reached Messi’s level. “I think Lamine Yamal should be…
The Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has lodged a formal complaint with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), citing “refereeing injustices” during the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final, where Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a dramatic 3-2 victory. According to Morocco World News, the FRMF specifically pointed to a controversial incident in the 82nd…
João Félix has joined Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr after completing a move to the Saudi Pro League club in a deal that could be worth up to £43.7 million (€50m). The agreement includes an initial fee of £26.2 million (€30m), with a further £17.5 million (€20m) in performance-based add-ons. Félix, 25, had been in…
Dwight Muhammad Qawi, a Hall of Fame boxer who rose from prison inmate to two-division world champion, has died at the age of 72. His sister, Wanda King, confirmed that Qawi passed away on Friday, July 25, after a five-year battle with dementia. “He had a heart of gold,” King said. “He fought his illness…
Marcus Morris Sr., a 13-year NBA veteran, was arrested on a fraud charge in Florida, according to online booking records. The 34-year-old power forward was taken into custody Sunday in Broward County. Authorities released a booking photo showing Morris with a neutral expression. Morris played college basketball at the University of Kansas and was selected…
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan was in the midst of filming a Netflix documentary at the time of his death earlier this week at age 71. According to CNN, the previously unannounced project, produced in partnership with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), was designed to chronicle Hogan’s iconic life and career—both inside and outside the wrestling ring.…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have claimed their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after a thrilling 3–2 comeback victory over host nation Morocco. Morocco started strongly, with Ghizlane Chebbak opening the scoring in the 12th minute with a stunning strike from the edge of the box. Twelve minutes later, Sanaâ Mssoudy doubled…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the full payment of allowances and match bonuses for the Super Falcons ahead of their final clash against Morocco in the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, made the announcement during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. He confirmed that all…
Venus Williams has made a triumphant return to professional tennis, winning her first match after a 16-month hiatus due to health issues. The 45-year-old tennis icon partnered with fellow American Hailey Baptiste to defeat Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard and 18-year-old Clervie Ngounoue 6-3, 6-1 in the opening round of the DC Open. This marked Williams’…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will face host nation Morocco in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after narrowly defeating arch-rivals South Africa 2-1 in their semi-final match. Goals from Rasheedat Ajibade and Michelle Alozie kept Nigeria’s hopes alive for a record-extending 10th continental title. Ajibade opened the scoring just before halftime with…
