Tag: World cup
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Why it would be difficult for me to play 2026 World Cup – Messi
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) talisman and Argentina captain, Lionel Messi has opened up on why it would be difficult for him to participate in the 2026 World Cup.
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Flamingos to be honoured as Leadership’s Sportsperson of the Year
World Cup bronze medallists, Flamingos have been named the Sportsperson of the Year 2022 by Leadership Newspapers Group Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading media companies. The honour will be bestowed on Nigeria’s U17 girls at the 2022 Leadership Annual Conference and Awards scheduled for the Abuja International Conference Centre on Tuesday, 31st January 2023.
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Al Nassr FC deny reports Ronaldo offered incentive to support World Cup bid
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr contract does not include any commitment to promote a 2030 World Cup bid, the Saudi Arabian club stated on Tuesday. “Al Nassr FC would like to clarify that contrary to news reports, Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract with Al Nassr does not entail commitments to any World Cup bids,” a statement read. “His…
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Qatar 2022: Van Dijk reveals his experience after Argentina defeat
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has shared his experience after Netherlands’ elimination from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Van Dijk scored for Liverpool in a win at Aston Villa with his first appearance back after his country’s defeat to Argentina on the world stage.
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Gattuso on Morocco star: I saw a player like me at World Cup
A C Milan legend Rino Gattuso has sung praises of Morocco World Cup star Sofyan Amrabat. The Valencia coach admits he was left excited by the Fiorentina midfielder’s impact in Qatar.
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Lionel Messi receives $1m offer for Arabic bisht
A $1m offer has been made to Argentina captain Lionel Messi for the Arabic bisht he wore when lifting the World Cup. Ahmed Al Barwani is a lawyer and a member of Oman’s parliament and made the proposal on social media.
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Richarlison wonder goal voted best of Qatar 2022 [See list]
Tottenham striker Richarlison’s wonder goal for Brazil against Serbia has been named the best of this year’s World Cup. Richarlison produced an acrobatic scissor
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REVEALED: Why Deschamps demanded Benzema be cut from France squad
Spanish journalist Anton Meana has lifted the lid on the rift between Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema and France coach Didier Deschamps. Benzema was released from the France squad before the World Cup kicked off due to a thigh injury, though he was playing in a friendly for Real Madrid before last week’s semifinal.
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Western hypocrisy loses in epic Qatar match – By Azu Ishiekwene
The shenanigans were always there, but until FIFA president, Infantino Giovanni, called them out in his down-to-earth press conference in Qatar, they remained the elephant in the room.
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World Cup hero, Messi to stay with PSG for another year
Argentinian World Cup winner, Lionel Messi is planning to play another year for Paris Saint-Germain, French daily Le Parisien reported on Wednesday. The club reached a basic agreement with Jorge Messi, the superstar’s father, and agent