The Argentine scored the most infamous goal in football history against England at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico – and then the greatest shortly after Diego Maradona once said that his enduring fame owes much to the ‘Hand of…
Football icon Diego Maradona dies at 60 following heart attack
The Albiceleste superstar was recovering at his home in Tigre after undergoing brain surgery at the start of November Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has passed away at the age of 60 after suffering a heart attack. The Gimnasia coach…
A Messi transfer to the Premier League appears to be completely dead
Manchester City will no longer pursue one of the world’s best even though Pep Guardiola has committed his future to the club long-term. Lionel Messi‘s life and time at the Camp Nou with Barcelona will remain doubtful until he retires…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles fail to beat Sierra Leone
The Siaka Stevens Stadium in Freetown, Sierra Leone, was a hostile playing surface to the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday as they were held to a second draw in four days. The point keeps them in the hunt for qualification for…
LMC Approves 13 Stadiums For 2020/21 NPFL Season Matches
The League Management Company has approved 13 stadiums across the country for the upcoming 2020/21 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. The certification process is part of the broader club licensing regime, and the LMC explained that the 13 approved…
Chelsea star, Man Utd players, others named in UEFA Champions League team [Full list]
Chelsea goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy, has been included in the UEFA Champions League team of this week. UEFA released the Champions League team in a post via its official website on Thursday following the conclusion of the group stage match-day two…
UEFA adds third Chinese sponsor to soccer’s Euro 2020
UEFA signed a third Chinese sponsor for soccer’s next European Championship on Tuesday. Phone manufacturer Vivo agreed a two-tournament deal to add to its existing sponsorship with FIFA for two World Cups through 2022. China now provides three of UEFA’s…
AC Milan Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic Fully Recovered From COVID-19 & Available To Play Against Inter
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has taken to social media platform Twitter to confirm that he has now returned a negative test for COVID-19 and is thus no longer positive for the virus. Ibrahimovic tested positive at the last round…