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…
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…
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…
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…
Aston Villa have pulled off one of the biggest transfer twists of the summer after reaching an agreement to sign Johan Manzambi from SC Freiburg, beating Newcastle United to the highly rated midfielder. Newcastle had previously agreed a deal worth around €60 million with Freiburg and were awaiting the player’s final approval. However, Aston Villa…
Spanish sensation Lamine Yamal is celebrating his 19th birthday today, marking another milestone in a remarkable career as he prepares to help Spain chase a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Born on July 13, 2007, near Barcelona, Yamal has rapidly established himself as one of world football’s brightest stars. A product of…
