Experienced Nigerian midfielder Dayo Ojo has become a free agent following the expiration of his contract with Beninese outfit ASVO FC, sparking heavy interest from several clubs in the Nigeria Premier Football League. Former Remo Stars and Enyimba midfielder Dayo Ojo is officially a free agent after running down his contract with Beninese top-flight club…
Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera became the first player since 1966 to commit three goal-leading errors in a single tournament, costing his country a spot in the World Cup knockout rounds. Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera entered the record books for all the wrong reasons as La Celeste crashed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group…
Didier Deschamps has broken the all-time record for the most FIFA World Cup victories as a manager, reaching 17 career wins following France’s commanding 4-1 triumph over Norway. France head coach Didier Deschamps etched his name indelibly into football folklore as Les Bleus’ 4-1 victory against Norway secured his 17th career World Cup win. The…
Cape Verde have become only the fourth African nation in football history to reach the World Cup knockout stages on their debut appearance, setting up a monumental Round of 32 clash against world champions Argentina. Cape Verde have etched their name into football folklore by becoming just the fourth African nation to navigate the World…
Senegal rebounded from consecutive defeats to secure a Round of 32 spot in style, dismantling Iraq 5-0 to set a new record for the most group-stage goals by an African nation at a single World Cup. The Lions of Teranga produced a breathtaking, record-breaking performance in Toronto, crushing ten-man Iraq 5-0 to keep their World…
Spain topped Group H by defeating Uruguay 1-0, while debutants Cape Verde made World Cup history by securing second place and knockout qualification following a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia. Spain clinched the top spot in Group H after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Uruguay at Guadalajara Stadium. Midfielder Álex Baena scored the definitive goal…
France goalkeeper Mike Maignan made history by saving a crucial second-half penalty against Norway, matching Hugo Lloris’s career spot-kick saves and becoming the first French keeper to achieve the feat at a World Cup since 1986. France’s undisputed number one Mike Maignan etched his name into the record books during a clinical 4-1 victory against…
Ousmane Dembélé’s first-half hat-trick propelled France to a commanding 4-1 victory over Norway, securing a perfect group-stage record for the first time since their 1998 World Cup triumph. France emphatically clinched the top spot in Group I after dismantling Norway 4-1 at Boston Stadium to maintain a perfect group-stage record. This flawless start marks the…
Belgium secured the top spot in Group G with an emphatic 5-1 victory over New Zealand, while a dramatic 1-1 draw against Iran allowed Egypt to advance as runners-up. Belgium emphatically secured their place in the World Cup knockout rounds by dismantling New Zealand 5-1 to finish top of Group G. Leandro Trossard netted a…
Football pundit Jamie Carragher argued that Cole Palmer’s unique attacking profile was sorely missed on the bench during England’s recent tactical struggles at the World Cup under Thomas Tuchel. Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has questioned England manager Thomas Tuchel’s decision to omit Chelsea forward Cole Palmer from the 26-man World Cup squad following a…