Why 2022 World Cup was rigged to help Messi, Argentina win – Van Gaal
Former head coach of the Netherlands, Louis van Gaal, has claimed that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar was rigged in order to help Lionel Messi finally lift the trophy. Messi scored twice in the final to help his country beat France 4-2 on penalties at Lusail Stadium. Before then, the 36-year-old shone as they beat Netherlands, who were then managed by Van Gaal, in the quarter-final. Messi scored in normal time before guiding his country to a 4-3 win on penalties. Van Gaal, who left the role shortly after, believes that the tournament was rigged so that Messi could
Super Falcons ranks 10th best team in 2023 WWC
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been ranked the 10th best team at the just concluded 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The nine-time African champions were unbeaten in the group stage finishing second behind co-hosts Australia. The West Africans were however eliminated in the Round of 16, losing 4-2 on penalties to the Three Lionesses of England. As released by FIFA, the Super Falcons are ranked ahead of big guns Germany and Brazil. Randy Waldrum’s side are the best ranked African team in the competition. Spain defeated England 1-0 in the final to win the Women’s World Cup for the first time.
UEFA fines Chelsea over FFP breach, bans Juventus from European competitions
UEFA has fined Chelsea €10 million (£8.5m) for Financial Fair Play (FFP) breaches. The breaches arose when Roman Abramovich was still the owner of the Premier League club. The Blues admit they provided incomplete financial information to the game’s European governing body. The club’s new owners, led by Todd Boehly, noticed the breaches and quickly informed UEFA. “Following its assessment, including the applicable statute of limitations, the CFCB First Chamber entered into a settlement agreement with the club, which has agreed to pay a financial contribution of €10 million to fully resolve the reported matters,” UEFA’s statement said in part.
BREAKING: Nigeria defeats Australia 3-2 in second group Women’s World Cup
The Matildas have lost their second group stage match at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, with Nigeria coming out on top at Brisbane's Lang Park on Thursday night. The Australian team scored the first goal of the match during additional time in the first half, but the opposing Super Falcons scored three goals - one in the first half, two in the second. Having won against Ireland in their first group stage match latst week, Australia's hopes for making it through to the knockout round now hinge on their match against Canada at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Monday night.
Emefiele: NBA Calls for Sanction Against DSS, NCoS Officers Over clash at Lagos Court
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has condemned the altercation between the Department of State Services and the Nigerian Correctional Service at a Lagos High Court on Tuesday over who to take custody of the embattled ex-governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Yakubu Maikyau, SAN, the President of NBA, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Starnews reported a fight between the Nigerian secret service and NCoS at the Lagos High Court premises. Maikyau said the incident is evidence of lack of discipline, professionalism and coordination among Nigerian service agencies. He called on the DSS and
How Falcons fared against Canada
Super Falcons captain, Chiamaka Nnadozie made a penalty save to earn the Falcons a crucial point in their opening game against Canada. PUNCH Sports Extra rates how Randy Waldrum’s team performed in the encounter at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium Chiamaka Nnadozie The 22-year-old was the hero for the Falcons after saving Christine Sinclair’s penalty in the 50th minute. She also made three great saves in the encounter aside denying Sinclair a chance to become the tournament’s oldest scorer on Friday. Her penalty save ensured Nigeria remained unbeaten at the Women’s World Cup against Canada. 9 Ashleigh Plumptre The former Leicester City
SPORTS: Latest Transfer Updates
By Miracle Ogunde Wolfsburg have submitted new bid today for Lovro Majer worth €18m plus add ons, which is potentially up to €22/25m package with sell on clause included. Rennes have however, rejected the proposal. Moussa Diaby has said yes to Aston Villa and will join on €50m deal. Diaby turned down huge bid from Saudi side Al Nassr to join Premier League and Emery’s project. Aston Villa remain optimistic on Moussa Diaby deal despite Al Nassr new bid sent earlier today. Villa got green light from Diaby last week as he’s excited about Premier League and Unai Emery’s project.
Tobi Amusan charged with anti-doping violation
Women’s hurdles world record-holder, Tobi Amusan, on Wednesday said she has been charged with an alleged anti-doping rule violation, casting doubt on her participation in next month’s world championships. “Today the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has charged me with an alleged rule violation for having 3 missed tests in 12 months,” she said in a post on Instagram. The Nigerian athlete set the current world record for the women’s 100m hurdles of 12.12 seconds at last year’s World Athletics Championships. Amusan, 26, vowed to resolve the charges against her before this year’s competition, set to be held next month in
PSG prepare €120m Osimhen bid
Paris Saint-Germain are preparing to launch a second bid of €120m for Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. The French champions had their initial offer of €100m for Osimhen rejected in June. While the new bid falls short of Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis’ valuation, it still surpasses the offers put forth by other interested clubs. Reports indicate that Napoli value Osimhen at €150 million, a price tag that no other club is currently willing to meet. De Laurentiis, believing PSG to be the only team capable of affording the talented striker, has dismissed other suitors such
Oshoala makes 2023 Women Ballon D’or Nominee list
Nigerian football star and Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala, has been named as a nominee for the prestigious 2023 Ballon d’Or Award. The announcement was made by France Football, the organiser of the award, via its official Twitter handle on July 7. Oshoala has been nominated in the Socrates Award category, which recognises outstanding solidarity actions carried out by football champions. She is one of five individuals shortlisted for the award, which was established last year and named after the legendary Brazilian footballer, Socrates. Joining Oshoala as nominees in the category are Vinicius Jnr (Brazil/Real Madrid), Antonio Rudiger (Germany/Real Madrid),
