Lionel Messi has revealed that he spent almost a year preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying he made significant sacrifices to ensure he arrived at the tournament in peak physical condition. The Argentina captain made the disclosure after leading the defending champions into the World Cup final, where they will face Spain. Speaking…
International mediators have unveiled a tentative roadmap aimed at ending the war in Gaza, with the proposed framework calling for Hamas to disarm in phases while Israeli forces gradually withdraw from the territory. The proposal, announced following intensive negotiations involving the United States, Egypt, Qatar and other regional partners, outlines a multi-stage process designed to…
The Federal Reserve has purchased up to $5.179 billion in short-term US Treasury bills, but the headline figure is creating more excitement in financial markets than the operation itself may warrant. The New York Fed’s operation on August 11 targeted Treasury bills maturing in roughly one to four months. It is part of the Fed’s…
Fresh concerns are emerging over Nigeria’s inflation outlook after broad money supply continued to expand while global crude oil prices climbed back toward the $100 per barrel mark, increasing the likelihood of higher fuel and transport costs in the coming weeks. Recent financial data show liquidity in the Nigerian economy has continued to rise, reflecting…
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated dramatically after the United States launched a major wave of retaliatory strikes against Iranian military targets, prompting Iran to respond with drone and missile attacks on U.S. military installations across the Gulf. The latest crisis began on Monday night and into Tuesday, when three commercial oil and gas…
Nigerian entertainer Piper, once known as one of Wizkid’s close friends and associates, has publicly apologized to the Afrobeats superstar years after their friendship fell apart during the height of the 2017 Wizkid–Davido rivalry. The emotional message has sparked widespread reactions across social media, with fans revisiting one of Afrobeats’ most talked-about fallouts. In a…
Manchester United and Leeds United meet at Dublin’s Croke Park tonight in what is officially a pre-season friendly, although very little about this fixture feels particularly friendly. The match, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. UK time, is United’s penultimate pre-season game before the new Premier League campaign. It also gives Michael Carrick another opportunity to assess…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Arsenal will host promoted side Coventry City on Friday, August 21 on the opening weekend of the 2026/2027 Premier League season. The fixtures were confirmed by the Premier League on Friday with the season expected to end on 30 May 2027. Key fixtures involving top sides in the Premier League will also…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career with Portugal was seemingly extended following Portugal’s dramatic 2-1 win over Croatia in the round of 32 in the early morning of Friday local time. The Portugal and Al Nassr superstar is one of elite players in their 40s or late 30s expected to call time on their…
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has scheduled a hearing to decide on who won the 2025 AFCON title. It will take place on October 8 between the Senegalese Football Federation and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation. The appeal seeks to overturn a CAF decision declaring that the…
