COVID-19 Sports Distruption: Football action gradually returning back
First it was the Korean K-League and then it was the German Bundesliga. Now, more football leagues around the globe – mostly in Europe – […]
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Spain beat Argentina 95-75 to win FIBA World Cup
Spain beat Argentina 95-75 to win the FIBA Basketball World Cup for the first time since 2006 on Sunday. Their victory in the final capped […]
In abrupt switch, Trump cancels Putin meeting, cites Ukraine crisis
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday abruptly canceled a planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Argentina, registering his disapproval of Russia’s treatment of […]
Messi magic seals FC Barcelona victory at PSV Eindhoven
Lionel Messi scored an excellent individual goal and laid on another as FC Barcelona beat PSV Eindhoven 2-1 to secure top spot in Group B […]
Nigeria vs Argentina: FETHA CMD confirms death of medical consultant
Dr Emeka Ogah, the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (FETHA), has confirmed the death of one its consultants, Dr Canice Ebirim on […]
Ahmed Musa threat to us — Argentina
Some Argentina fans who are in Russia to support their nation have described Ahmed Musa as a big threat to their continuous stay at the […]
Turk referee to handle Nigeria-Argentina match
Cuneyt Cakir of Turkey has been picked to handle the Super Eagles’ final Group D fixture against Argentina on Tuesday at St Petersburg, with two […]
Argentina: Mascherano denies rift between players and coach Sampaoli
Argentina midfielder, Javier Mascherano, denied on Sunday that a rift had opened between the players and coach Jorge Sampaoli following their 0-3 World Cup defeat […]
‘It will be fire-fire against Argentina’ – Musa
Ahmed Musa, Super Eagles two goals hero in Nigeria’s defeat of Iceland at Volgograd, on Friday said the game against Argentina will be a tough […]
Messi misses penalty as Argentina held by Iceland
Argentina captain Lionel Messi missed a second-half penalty as his side were held to a 1-1 draw by World Cup debutants Iceland in Group D […]
Perez replaces Lanzini in Argentina World Cup squad
Argentina have called up River Plate midfielder Enzo Perez as a last-minute replacement for injured Manuel Lanzini, the Argentine Football Association said on Saturday. The […]
English clubs big spenders in record transfer year – FIFA report
Football clubs across the world splashed out a record $6.37 billion (about N2.293 trillion) on players during 2017 with English clubs again the biggest spenders, […]
Messi says Argentina must improve to succeed at Russia 2018
Argentina captain Lionel Messi believes they need to improve if they are to stand a chance of winning next year’s FIFA World Cup in Russia. […]
Russia 2018 World Cup: Nigeria draw Argentina for 5th time
Nigeria on Friday in Moscow drew Argentina for the fifth time in six appearances of the Super Eagles at the FIFA World Cup finals. The […]
Iwobi grabs brace as Super Eagles whip Argentina
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday confirmed that their soaring ratings were no illusion as they whipped former world champions Argentina 4-2 in an […]
Rohr calls up Spain-based goalkeeper for Algeria, Argentina games
Team captain Mikel Obi, Ahmed Musa and Ogenyi Onazi headline the list of 24 players which Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has invited for […]
Nigeria, Argentina Football Friendly To Hold In Russia
Three-time African champions Nigeria and two-time world champions Argentina will face off in a high-profile international friendly in the Russian city of Krasnodar on Nov. […]
Messi Scores Hat-Trick As Argentina Joins Portugal In World Cup
Messi (Photo credit:Goal.com) Lionel Messi lived up to expectation as he scored a hat trick to lift Argentina to the 2018 World Cup in Russia. […]