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Why Argentina can’t retire Messi’s number 10 jersey
By Enitan Abdultawab Lionel Messi may have ended his international career, but Argentina will not be able to permanently withdraw the iconic No. 10 shirt because of FIFA’s regulations on
Bosnia captain Dzeko to retire from international football
Veteran Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Dzeko announced on Thursday that he would retire from international duty after October’s Nations League match against Sweden. The forward, who plays for Schalke
Queiroz reverses resignation to stay as Ghana coach
Carlos Queiroz will continue as head coach of the Ghana national team despite initially stepping down following their World Cup exit, the country’s football association said Thursday. The 73-year-old Portuguese
Argentina to pause all games in 10th minute to honour Messi
The Argentine Football Association has announced plans to honour Lionel Messi this weekend by pausing domestic matches in the 10th minute for a minute-long applause in recognition of his international
Real Madrid open disciplinary proceedings against Asencio
Real Madrid have opened disciplinary proceedings against defender Raul Asencio, who was last month convicted of drink-driving, coach Jose Mourinho said on Thursday. The 23-year-old centre-back was more than three
Nigeria’s Umohette records 20th Career win in Colombia
By Ephraim Ejete Nigerian-born heavyweight boxer Enobong “The Nigerian Gentleman” Umohette has secured his 20th professional career victory after defeating former WBL heavyweight champion Fidel “Infierno” Munoz by unanimous decision
McTominay says he is fine after minor heart issue requires surgery
Scotland international Scott McTominay said he was feeling fine a day after his club Napoli revealed that he needed surgery on a minor heart issue. McTominay, who was voted Serie
Kane brace helps Bayern win German Cup opener
A Harry Kane double helped holders Bayern Munich come from a goal down to win 4-1 in their German Cup opener at second division Osnabrueck on Wednesday. Tom Bischof and
US Open: Medvedev, Pegula advance as rain disrupts schedule
By Adegboyega Adeleye Daniil Medvedev and Jessica Pegula advanced to the third round of the US Open on Wednesday as rain continued to disrupt the tournament schedule. Reuters reports that
18-yr-old arrested over alleged plot to kidnap Kylian Mbappe
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe was among 26 wealthy individuals allegedly targeted in a kidnapping plot uncovered by French authorities. French newspaper Le Parisien reported that the alleged plot was
