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Argentina declares national holiday for World Cup bash
Add a CommentArgentina’s national team yesterday celebrated their World Cup triumph in Buenos Aires at the Obelisk, the monument that is the traditional epicentre of sporting celebrations, the federation said. The Argentine government declared yesterday would be a bank holiday so that … Read more →
Messi wants to continue with Argentina after World Cup final win over France
Add a CommentLionel Messi inspired Argentina to their first World Cup victory since 1986 in an enthralling final vs France; the 35-year-old wants to carry on playing for Argentina; “I enjoy being in the national team, the group, I want to continue … Read more →
Qatar invested $220 billion in the organisation of the World Cup
Add a CommentThe World Cup in Qatar will be by far the most expensive in history. An unreal 220 billion dollars were invested in its organization, which is almost 20 times more than Russia spent four years ago. Qatar allocated between 6.5 … Read more →
Sports Ministry budgets $8.1 million for Black Stars at World Cup group stage
Add a CommentThe Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has revealed Ghana’s budget for Black Stars’ participation in the group stage of this 2022 FIFA World Cup is a little over $8 million. According to Mr Ussif, the amount will increase … Read more →
N’Golo Kante to miss World Cup following operation on hamstring injury
Add a CommentFrance and Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has been ruled out of the World Cup in Qatar after having an operation on a hamstring injury. Kante, 31, suffered the injury during Chelsea’s 2-2 home draw with Tottenham on 14 August. In a … Read more →
No competent coach will pick Asamoah Gyan for World Cup – Charles Taylor
Add a CommentAccording to former Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko player, Charles Taylor, Asamoah Gyan will be ignored by any competent coach at the moment despite his World Cup ambition. Gyan revealed in an interview with BBC last week that he … Read more →
World Cup qualifying playoff: Black Stars to upset Super Eagles
Add a CommentThe Black Stars of Ghana arrived in the Nigerian Capital of Abuja in high spirits yesterday via a chartered flight, determined to silence their West African neighbours in their own backyard today to pick a ticket for the 2022 FIFA … Read more →
An unexpected chance for Balotelli – can Mario fire Italy to World Cup?
Add a CommentMario Balotelli’s call-up to the Italy training camp, more than three years after his last cap, has raised eyebrows both in his homeland and around Europe. The 31-year-old, who now plays in Turkey for Adana Demirspor, is one of 36 players … Read more →
France seal second World Cup triumph with 4-2 win over brave Croatia
Add a CommentWhen the decisive blows arrived it was the entire French squad in the victory scrum by the corner flag. Hugo Lloris, the France goalkeeper, had run the entire length of the pitch. All the substitutes were disappearing under one another. … Read more →
World Cup: Harry Kane named England captain for Russia 2018 tournament
Add a CommentStriker Harry Kane will captain England at the World Cup in Russia, manager Gareth Southgate has announced. Kane, 24, scored 41 goals in all competitions last season as Tottenham finished third in the Premier League. Spurs team-mate Eric Dier and … Read more →
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