Tag: #WorldCup
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LIONEL MESSI AND NIGERIA’S SHARED FOOTBALL HISTORY
Lionel Messi’s retirement from international football has brought back a remarkable chapter in Nigeria’s football history, marked by memorable encounters with the Super Eagles and Flying Eagles at major tournaments. For Nigerian fans, Messi was more than Argentina’s iconic No. 10—he was the teenager who tormented the Flying Eagles in 2005, the magician in Beijing…
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MESSI RETIRES FROM ARGENTINA DUTY AFTER 21-YEAR INTERNATIONAL CAREER
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing his remarkable 21-year career with Argentina to an end. The 39-year-old captain and Inter Miami forward made the announcement on Monday, Aug. 31, following Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Messi’s international journey began in 2005 and included…
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MALAWI SHOCK ALGERIA, CAMEROON BEAT MOROCCO TO REACH WAFCON FINAL
Malawi have reached their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after defeating Algeria 3-1, while Cameroon edged Morocco on penalties to set up a historic title clash on Sunday. Tabitha Chawinga was the star for Malawi, scoring twice after her sister Temwa Chawinga had added another to give the tournament debutants a commanding…
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ARGENTINA FIGHT BACK TO BEAT ENGLAND 2-1, REACH WORLD CUP FINAL
Argentina booked their place in the FIFA World Cup final after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England in a thrilling semi-final at the Atlanta Stadium in the United States. After a closely contested first half ended goalless, England took the lead in the 55th minute when Anthony Gordon finished calmly from a Morgan Rogers…
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AMAD FIRES COTE D’IVOIRE TO 1-0 VICTORY OVER ECUADOR
Ivorian winger Amad Diallo’s 90th-minute strike made the difference as Cote d`Ivoire defeated Ecuador in their first group match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in group E. The Manchester United forward who came on later in the game was set up by Wilfred Singo who broke down the right wing and delivered a pass…
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MEXICO HUMBLES SOUTH AFRICA IN WORLD CUP OPENER
Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night in Mexico City. The host took the lead in the 9th minute of the tie when Julian Quinones found the back of the net after South Africa’s Sphephelo Sithole made a defensive error. South Africa’s push for an…
