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Messi faced multiple threats during 2026 World Cup — Report
By Enitan Abdultawab Lionel Messi was reportedly the target of multiple bomb threats during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, according to Spanish newspaper
NFF denies asking FIFA president Infantino to step down
By Henry Oduah The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Saturday said reports saying it called for the resignation of the embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino were false. The football body,
Lionel Messi’s father Jorge dies aged 68
Jorge Messi, the father and agent of Lionel Messi, has died aged 68, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner’s childhood club Newell’s Old Boys announced on Saturday. Argentinian media reported Jorge
Atletico Madrid won’t sell Alvarez – Simeone
Atletico Madrid will not allow forward Julian Alvarez to leave the club during the current transfer window despite interest from Barcelona, coach Diego Simeone said Saturday. Last month, Atletico filed
‘I want to make history,’ says Guimaraes after £75m Arsenal move
Bruno Guimaraes said he wanted to “make history” at Arsenal after joining the Premier League champions from top-flight rivals Newcastle for a reported fee of £75 million ($101.2 million) on
An appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all Nigerians: Stop the NFF elections, please! By Segun Odegbami
On March 22, 1998, I was officially decorated with the honour and title of ‘Sports Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria’ in Abuja by the then Minister of Sports.
Out from prison, Nigeria’s Daga bounces back
.Scores 2 goals in 2 games after acquittal for rape By Douglas Baye-Osagie Three years ago, Daniel Daga was Nigeria’s next big thing. A defensive midfielder in the Sunday Oliseh
Champions League 2026/27: draw date, qualified teams, final venue
The draw for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase is fast approaching, with Paris Saint-Germain set to begin their title defence as they chase an unprecedented third successive crown.
Liverpool set to sign Barcelona captain Araújo on loan
By Enitan Abdultawab Liverpool are reportedly close to completing a season-long loan deal for Barcelona captain Ronald Araújo, with the agreement also expected to include an option for a permanent
Nigeria VS Cameroon: Justin Madugu and his 200 million assistants
By Douglas Baye-Osagie dbayeosagie@yahoo.com The Super Falcons are in the Quarter finals and are up against the Lionesses of Cameroon for a Semi Final spot and an automatic World Cup
