Rivers State throws its weight behind Finidi George! The state government, through Sports Commissioner Chris Green, expressed full confidence in the newly appointed head coach of Rivers United. Green emphasized their expectations for “the best results” from Finidi, a legendary figure in Nigerian football. This appointment follows the dismissal of Stanley Eguma after last season’s […]
Brazil’s coach Dorival Junior shouldered the blame for their Copa America quarter-final exit against Uruguay. The Selecao fell short in a penalty shootout (4-2) after a scoreless draw, despite Uruguay playing with one less man following Nahitan Nandez’s red card in the 74th minute. “We all acknowledge these weren’t the results we expected,” Dorival admitted […]
The stage is set for an epic Copa America semi-final showdown! Colombia secured their place in dominant fashion, crushing Panama 5-0. James Rodríguez orchestrated the win with a goal and two assists. This marks Los Cafeteros’ third semi-final appearance in four tournaments, and their next challenge comes against Uruguay on Wednesday in Charlotte, North Carolina. […]
Chelsea’s new manager, Enzo Maresca, faces an immediate challenge: choosing a temporary captain with Reece James sidelined for the first three Premier League matches. James’ suspension due to a red card last season throws a wrench into the captaincy plans. Maresca is considering alternatives, with Malo Gusto emerging as a possible candidate. The 24-year-old French […]
Germany legend Toni Kroos took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message with fans after his international retirement match against Spain. The quarter-final defeat marked the end of Kroos’ illustrious career, both for club and country. Despite the heartbreaking loss, Kroos’ message reflected on his decision to return to the national team last year, a […]
Ex-England defender Rio Ferdinand has thrown his weight behind William Saliba as the best defender at Euro 2024. Saliba’s rise has been meteoric, displacing teammate Ibrahima Konate and solidifying France’s backline. His defensive prowess is undeniable – in five matches, France hasn’t conceded a single goal from open play, with only Robert Lewandowski’s penalty in […]
France’s Kylian Mbappe offered his thoughts on why Joao Felix missed his penalty in the Euro 2024 quarter-final shootout against Portugal. Following a 0-0 draw after extra time, the game was decided on penalties. All players converted their kicks except for Felix, whose shot struck the post. Mbappe attributed the miss to the pressure of […]
Brazil coach Dorival Junior has handed a Copa America debut to teenage sensation Endrick, who will replace the suspended Vinicius Junior in their crucial quarter-final clash against Uruguay on Saturday. Vinicius is out after picking up too many yellow cards, but his future teammate Endrick is ready to step into the spotlight. The 17-year-old has […]
Argentina has their semi-final opponent set in the 2024 Copa America: Canada! Jesse Marsch’s squad secured their place in the last four with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Venezuela on Friday. The match remained tied 1-1 after regulation time, with no extra time played. After five successful penalties each, Wilker Ángel’s attempt was saved […]
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez deflected questions about Cristiano Ronaldo’s international future, emphasizing the team’s collective struggles. When asked directly if Ronaldo would remain with the team, Martinez highlighted the team’s current challenges. He stressed that decisions would be made based on the needs of the entire squad, not on individual situations. He said, “We are […]