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Chris Sutton predicts England vs France, Morroco vs Portugal, others

NewsDeskNgDec 8, 2022December 8, 20220

Chelsea legend, Chris Sutton, has predicted the 2022 FIFA World Cup quarter-final games taking place on Friday and Saturday, respectively. The ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is in its quarter-final stages. Brazil will face Croatia in the quarter-final on Friday evening while the Netherlands will clash with Argentina....

U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles thrash Zaura Boys 8-1 in test game

NewsDeskNgDec 8, 2022December 8, 20220

The Flying Eagles were at their imperious best again as they trounced AA Zaura Boys of Kano 8-1 in a test game on Thursday. It was the Flying Eagles’ fourth friendly since they set up camp in Abuja last week Monday ahead of the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations....

Ghana may have used juju to stop Nigeria from qualifying for World Cup – Balogun

NewsDeskNgDec 8, 2022December 8, 20220

Nigeria defender, Leon Balogun, has alleged that Ghana may have used ‘juju’ to stop them from qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The Super Eagles played their West African rivals in the African qualifying playoffs. The first leg ended goalless in Kumasi, while the reverse fixture in Abuja...

Neville names best defender in the world to stop Kylian Mbappe

NewsDeskNgDec 6, 2022December 6, 20220

Gary Neville has described Manchester City’s Kyle Walker as the best right-back in the world and the only one capable of stopping Kylian Mbappe when England meets France in the quarter-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Gareth Southgate’s side and France will trade tackles at the Al Bayt Stadium...

We’re powerhouse – Messi on Argentina’s chances of winning trophy

NewsDeskNgDec 5, 2022December 5, 20220

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has rated his side’s chances of winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. According to Messi, Argentina is one of the candidates that can win the World Cup in Qatar, describing the South American giants as a powerhouse and among the best. “[Argentina] is one...

France the biggest test for England – Southgate

NewsDeskNgDec 5, 2022December 5, 20220

England manager, Gareth Southgate has said France poses the biggest test his team could come up against at the 2022 World Cup. The Three Lions have now set up a quarter-final clash with the current holders on Saturday. England hammered Senegal 3-0 in the last 16 on Sunday to qualify...

Rodrygo reveals what Neymar told him after Brazil’s 1-0 loss to Cameroon

NewsDeskNgDec 5, 2022December 5, 20220

Brazil forward, Rodrygo, has revealed what teammate Neymar told him following the Seleção’s World Cup 1-0 defeat to Cameroon a few days ago. Rodrygo started his first game in the competition against Cameroon in their final group-stage match. With Brazil securing qualification after winning their first two games, manager Tite...

Guardiola should have been sacked for failing to win Champions League

NewsDeskNgDec 3, 2022December 3, 20220

Mauricio Pochettino has said Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, should have been sacked “seven or eight times” for failing to win the Champions League. Pochettino was fired as Paris Saint-Germain’s manager in the summer after only 17 months in charge. Despite winning the Ligue 1 title, many considered last season...

Cristiano Ronaldo named in the worst team of group stage

NewsDeskNgDec 3, 2022December 3, 20220

Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has been named in the worst team of the 2022 World Cup group stages. Ronaldo was listed alongside four Qatar players. The 37-year-old started every match but struggled to make an impact, scoring only once – a controversial penalty. Sofascore, announcing their worst side for the...

Brazil striker, Gabriel Jesus suffers World Cup-ending injury

NewsDeskNgDec 3, 2022December 3, 20220

Brazil striker, Gabriel Jesus, will not play any further part in the 2022 World Cup campaign, after he suffered a knee injury during their 1-0 defeat against Cameroon on Friday. The 25-year-old made his first start of the competition but failed to find the back of the net. After the...