December 13, 2024




Latest news on WORLD CUP

Nigeria Shock hosts Argentina to qualify for World Cup Quarters

Africa's representative Tunisia were eliminated on Wednesday when they were defeated 4-1 by ten-man Brazil.

FIFA U20 World Cup: Gambia extend unbeaten run

Despite the missed chances, the Baby Scorpions can be proud of their outstanding campaign in Group F and look forward to their upcoming clash with Uruguay

Messi doubtful about playing in 2026 World Cup

The 35-year-old Messi led Argentina to the title in Qatar last December

Pele laid to rest

Pelé died last week at age 82 and was laid to rest in Santos

Football's greatest, Pele, dead at 82

The death of the only man to win the World Cup three times as a player was confirmed on his Instagram account.

World Cup winner Matuidi retires from football

The 35-year-old Matuidi won the World Cup in 2018 and made the last of his 84 appearances for Les Bleus three years ago.

Onana quits Cameroon national team

"Players come and go, names are fleeting, but Cameroon comes before any player or person," Onana said in a statement on Friday.

Pele to spend Christmas in hospital as cancer advances

Pele has received regular medical treatment since a tumor was removed from his colon in September last year.

Messi pleased with World Cup triumph

"I wanted to close my career with this, it was the one that was missing so I can no longer ask for anything else," said Messi, who has played 172 times for his country.

Argentina win third World Cup crown in dramatic fashion

It was an incredible night of drama, high emotion and fluctuating fortunes, delivering one of the all-time great finals to cap a wonderful tournament