France beat Portugal in shootout to reach semis and end Ronaldo’s dream

06 Jul 2024

France converted all their kicks in a shootout to edge Portugal 5-3 on penalties after a goalless stalemate in their European Championship quarter-final on Friday, likely bringing the curtain down on Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career. Theo Hernandez stroked home the winning kick for a perfect sequence after Joao Felix’s effort, the third for Portugal, hit […]

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Mikel merino scores late as Spain beats Germany to reach Euro 2024 semi final

06 Jul 2024

Spain are the first team into the semi-finals at Euro 2024 after a drama filled quarter-final against Germany ended in thrilling fashion after going to extra-time. A tetchy first half saw these two attacking teams stuttering and struggling to get going with the game repeatedly broken up by fouls and a lack of sharpness in […]

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Super Eagles star wanted in four countries as transfer fee is set at a hefty ₦8.6 billion

04 Jul 2024

Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers is attracting interest from clubs in France, Spain, Greece, and Saudi Arabia, as Rangers set his transfer fee at ₦8.6 billion (£4.5 million), Soccernet.ng reports. According to Rangers Review journalist Chris Jack, French and Spanish clubs have joined Greek side PAOK in expressing interest in Dessers. His situation is also being […]

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Chelsea sign Dewsbury-Hall for £30m from Leicester

02 Jul 2024

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, a midfielder for Chelsea Football Club, has officially joined from Leicester City for a fee of £30 million. The 25-year-old joins the Blues as their fourth summer addition, joining Tosin Adarabioyo, Omari Kellyman, and Marc Guiu. With 12 goals and 14 assists during Leicester’s Championship-winning campaign, Dewsbury-Hall was a key player for former […]

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I’m not finished, will fight for my career – Paul Pogba

02 Jul 2024

French midfielder Paul Pogba has denied rumours of his retirement, asserting his commitment to continue his football career. The former Manchester United star, who has faced recent challenges, including injuries and a doping controversy, spoke out to clarify his position and future intentions. In an interview with Sky Sport on Tuesday, Pogba declared, “I’m still […]

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Spain beats Georgia to reach Euro 2024 quarterfinals

30 Jun 2024

Spain’s Fabian Ruiz celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during a round of sixteen match between Spain and Georgia at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Cologne, Germany. Spain’s Fabian Ruiz celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during a round of sixteen match between Spain and Georgia at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament […]

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Euro 2024 result as Bellingham and Kane save Three Lions

30 Jun 2024

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane pulled England’s Euro 2024 campaign out of the fire with a dramatic turnaround against Slovakia in Gelsenkirchen. Back at the ground where Portugal beat the Three Lions on penalties to knock them out of the 2006 World Cup, this similarly gifted England vintage were on course for a humiliation to […]

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Sports Minister queries hunger of foreign-born Super Eagles stars

30 Jun 2024

Sports Minister John Owan Enoh has questioned the fire and hunger of Super Eagles stars, who were not born in Nigeria. “We have in the Super Eagles about 90% of players not born in Nigeria. Do they have the spirit, the fire of a Nigerian player born in Nigeria?,” the Sports Minister asked in an […]

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‘My Nigerian Spirit Helped Me,’ Ex-Footballer Osaze Narrates Journey Into Golf

29 Jun 2024

A former Super Eagles star Osaze Odemwingie says his transition into golf was tough but credited his success to the Nigerian ‘can do’ spirit. The Professional Golfers Association (PGA) had on Tuesday said the former Nigerian player graduated from the PGA school last month, successfully moving from football after spells with West Bromwich Albion Cardiff […]

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