Wales’ first World Cup for 64 years looks set to end at the first hurdle after a gut-wrenching – but deserved – last-ditch defeat by Iran in Qatar. Substitute Roozbeh Cheshmi struck from 20 yards nine minutes into stoppage time,…
FIFA tells World Cup organisers to allow rainbow colours as agreed
Football’s ruling body FIFA has urged World Cup organisers in Qatar to allow rainbow coloured items in the stadiums, sources have told dpa. FIFA had said before the tournament that the colours, a symbol mainly for the LGBTQI+ community, would…
Guardiola extends contract at Manchester City to 2025
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the reigning English Premier League (EPL) champions until 2025, the club announced on Wednesday. The 51-year-old has guided Manchester City to four league titles,…
Man Utd’s Greenwood faces attempted rape trial next year
Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood will face trial next year on charges of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault, a judge said on Monday. Greenwood, 21, arrived at court in Manchester, northwest England, wearing a hoodie bearing the…
Hosts Qatar beaten by Ecuador in World Cup opener
Hosts Qatar opened the 2022 Fifa World Cup in calamitous fashion, easily beaten by Ecuador in a humbling defeat at Al Bayt. Felix Sanchez’s men have been together in camp for the last six months to prepare for the tournament…
Gary Cahill: Former England and Chelsea defender retires aged 36
Former England and Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has retired aged 36. Cahill won eight major honours during his seven years at Stamford Bridge, including two Premier League titles, two FA Cups and the Champions League. He began his career at…
Liverpool star snubbed as Luis Enrique reveals Spain’s 26-man World Cup squad
Liverpool midfielder Thiago will not be going to the World Cup with Spain. The 31-year-old has not been included in La Roja’s squad for the tournament in Qatar. Manager Luis Enrique has instead opted for Sergio Busquets, Rodri, Gavi, Pedri,…
World Cup 2022: African teams ”can excel” in Qatar, says Roger Milla
African football legend Roger Milla believes sides from the continent can excel at the upcoming World Cup finals in Qatar as long as they have genuine self-confidence and belief. Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco and Tunisia will join African champions Senegal at…
Neil Taylor: Ex-Wales, Swansea, Aston Villa and Middlesbrough defender retires
Former Wales international defender Neil Taylor has announced his retirement at the age of 33. Taylor played for Wrexham, Swansea City, Aston Villa and Middlesbrough in a career which spanned 15 years. The left-back played 43 times for Wales, including…
AFCON Qualifier: Oyo govt. rallies support for U23 Eagles
The Oyo State Government has commenced support mobilisation ahead of the African Cup of Nations(AFCON) Qualifier match between the U23 National Team and Tanzania on Saturday in Ibadan. Mr Seun Fakorede, the State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, disclosed this…