Football Legend Andrés Iniesta to Announce Retirement on October 8
Former Barcelona star AndrĂ©s Iniesta is preparing to retire from professional football. The 40-year-old midfielder, regarded as one of the sport’s all-time greats, will officially announce his retirement on October 8, 2024. Iniesta hinted at the news on his X account, creating excitement among fans. Throughout a career spanning over 20 years, he made 674 […]
Antoine Griezmann Retires from International Football After 10-Year Career
France’s 2018 World Cup-winning star Antoine Griezmann announced his retirement from international football on Monday, bringing an end to a 10-year career with the national team. “It is with a heart full of memories that I am closing this chapter of my life,” France vice-captain Griezmann, 33, wrote on X. The Atletico Madrid forward made […]
Nigerians Urge Dangote to Invest in NPFL, not Arsenal.
Nigerians have taken to social media, urging Aliko Dangote, President and CEO of Dangote Group, to invest in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). This follows his regret over not purchasing Arsenal FC when it was valued at around $2 billion. In an interview with Bloomberg’s Francine Lacqua, Dangote expressed, “Actually, I regret not buying […]
Gareth Southgate resigns as England Coach after Euro 2024 loss
England manager Gareth Southgate has resigned two days after his team’s defeat by Spain in the 2024 European Championship final. 53-year-old Southgate managed his country for 102 games in eight years in charge. His contract was set to expire later this year. Announcing his departure, Southgate said it has been the honour to play for […]
Thomas Muller announces retirement from German national team
Germany striker, Thomas Mueller, is retiring from international football after a disappointing Euro 2024 that saw the host nation eliminated in the quarterfinals. Muller announced his decision in a video statement, after 131 national team games and 45 goals. The striker who turns 35 in September, will however, continue to play for his club Bayern […]
Spain Beat England to Win Euro 2024 Final
Spain completed a perfect competition by beating England 2-1 to lift a record fourth European Championship. After a drab first-half, Nico Williams gave Spain an early second-half lead. Substitute Cole Palmer pulled England level in the 47th minute, but La Roja would have the final laugh as Mikel Oyazarbal fired late to hand Spain the […]
Shakira to Perform at 2024 Copa America Final
Colombian pop star Shakira has been confirmed to perform at the 2024 Copa America final, where a crowd of 54,000 is expected to gather at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, July 14. The renowned singer, famous for hits like “Hips Don’t Lie,” will take the stage during the halftime show of the highly anticipated event. Shakira, […]
Spain beat France to reach Euro 2024 final
Lamine Yamal became the youngest goalscorer in European Championship history as Spain beat France 2-1 to reach the final of Euro 2024. After Randal Kolo Muani headed in Kylian Mbappe’scross to give France an early lead, Yamal curled home a stunning strike from outside the box to write his name into the record books by […]
President Tinubu approves full budget for Team Nigeria to Paris Olympics
The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the entire budget estimate submitted for Nigeria’s participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Enoh, who did not mention the amount approved, stated this yesterday at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, while handing over the Team Nigeria athletes to […]
Michael Olise joins Bayern from Palace on five-year deal
Bayern Munich have signed winger Michael Olisefrom Crystal Palace for about 60m euros (ÂŁ50m). The 22-year-old English-born France Under-21 forward, who has been selected in the France squad for the Olympics that start in Paris later this month, has signed a five-year deal. Chelsea and Newcastle United registered their interest in Olise earlier this summer but […]
