By Izuchukwu Okosi Defending Argentina will play Spain in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday at the New York, New Jersey Stadium, reports News Legend. England created the clearer cut chances but there were no shots on target in the first half of an tense World Cup semi-final duel. The…
Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey should England defeat Argentina in their semi-final, making it one of his final official engagements before leaving office. Reports indicate Starmer intends to fly to MetLife Stadium on Sunday and return to the UK in…
Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar has revealed that he never spent a penny of the enormous salary he earned during his lucrative spell with Shanghai Port in China, choosing instead to live entirely off his match bonuses. Speaking on John Obi Mikel’s OBI One Podcast, Oscar said he placed his entire salary into a…
By Izuchukwu Okosi European champions Spain beat 1998 winners France 2-0 Tuesday night to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The game was watched by over a billion fans around the world and the roof at Dallas Stadium was closed with thundery showers forecast before the game started. Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the spot…
Norway striker Erling Haaland’s sensational 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign has sparked an extraordinary naming trend in Peru, with more than 550 newborns being named after the Manchester City forward following his standout performances. According to Peru’s National Registry of Identification and Civil Status (RENIEC), 468 babies have been registered with the name “Haaland”, 91…
A new chapter officially began at AC Milan as head coach Ruben Amorim led his first training session at Milanello, launching preparations for the 2026/27 season with an energetic atmosphere and a clear message of ambition. The 41-year-old Portuguese manager, who joined the Rossoneri after leaving Manchester United, is tasked with returning Milan to the…
The Nigeria Football Federation, in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Monday held a sensitisation seminar for staff of the Federation aimed at curbing corrupt practices and promoting transparency within the football body. While declaring the seminar open, NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi MON, issued a stern…
Nigeria’s number one goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has opened a window on the approach the Cup-holders are thinking of adopting for their defence of the title when the 14th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals begin in Morocco this month. Nnadozie, one of the best women goalkeepers in the world, who is serving her third successive…
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) have gathered momentum after Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu unveiled a 25-player squad for the tournament in Morocco, while the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) approved the creation of two new domestic competitions aimed at expanding the country’s football ecosystem. Madugu’s squad is led…
Manchester United and Chelsea have officially kicked off preparations for the 2026/27 season, with both Premier League giants returning to training as new signings and fresh managerial ideas take center stage. At Carrington, Manchester United’s players were put through their first pre-season drills under head coach Michael Carrick, with new arrivals Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin…
