German players protested against the poor human rights record in Qatar by stepping on the pitch wearing black T-shirts with Human Rights spelled on them ahead of their World Cup qualification match against Iceland. The German team went on to win the game 3-0. Since the world football governing body, FIFA, gave Qatar the right […]
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Azerbaijan almost stunned the reigning European champions Portugal in a World Cup qualification match played on Wednesday, March 24. The fact that Cristiano Ronaldo was actively involved in the game almost did not change much throughout 90 minutes of football. Azerbaijan slipped before Portugal could have a reason to celebrate in the game. Cristiano Ronaldo […]
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has bragged about how transparent the bidding process of the 2030 World Cup would be. He stressed that he would be happy if there were more candidates interested in hosting the World Cup in 2030. Recently, the United Kingdom and Ireland showed interest in hosting the 2030 World Cup which makes […]
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Jadon Sancho might not be available for the England football national team for the three FIFA World Cup European qualifying matches scheduled for March 2021. The 20-year-old English right-winger sustained an injury while playing for Borussia Dortmund on March 2, 2021. In the German Cup between Dortmund and Borussia Monchengladbach which ended 1-0 in favor […]
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The FIFA World Cup qualification round will commence in Europe in March 2021. The draws for the qualification stage of the competition was done today, December 7, 2020. The FIFA World Cup qualification round will be played among 55 European countries that have been grouped into 10 groups. The continent is expected to produce 13 […]
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Tributes to Diego Maradona have been pouring out since it was confirmed that one of the greatest footballers of all time had passed away today, Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at age 60. It was confirmed that the former FC Barcelona and Napoli football star died after suffering a heart attack at his home in Argentina’s […]
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Pele, one of the greatest men to ever play the game of football turned 80-year-old today, October 23, which makes him the oldest Greatest Of All Time (GOAT) alive. His relevance in the game of football has never seized despite retiring from the sport in 1977. Since then, he has been involved in so many […]
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FIFA World Cup-winning defender and former manager of Ireland national team Jack Charlton is dead. He passed away on Friday after suffering from a long-term illness. He had been diagnosed with lymphoma and also had dementia. He was 85-year-old when he died. A statement from his family issued on Saturday confirmed that the late football […]
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Italian legendary player and former Juventus defender, Fabio Cannavaro, has sent a message of hope and strength to millions of Italians in Italy who are currently faced with the ugly wipe of the novel coronavirus. Italy is ranked top high among nations that are badly affected by the deadly syndrome. At least no fewer than […]
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The World Cup is the pinnacle of football and the dream of every footballer, referee, coach, and every other person that has anything to do with the round leather game. Since the World cup is the climax of football, the best of referees are always appointed across all the confederations that make up the global […]
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