Drake loses $1.5m world cup bet as Spain beat Argentina
Canadian rapper Drake has lost a $1.5 million bet after Argentina were defeated 1-0 by Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The Grammy-winning artiste had backed Argentina to beat Spain in Sunday’s final, placing the multimillion-dollar wager through betting platform Stake. Had Argentina won, the bet would have returned more than $5.1 million. […]
Teen dies, several injured during Spain World Cup celebrations
A teenager died, and several people were injured during celebrations of Spain’s victory in the World Cup after a fountain collapsed in the west of the country, local authorities and media said on Monday. “The city hall of Ciudad Rodrigo expresses its sadness and presents its condolences for the death of a boy of 13,” […]
Anthony Joshua set for first fight since car accident
Anthony Joshua is set to return to the ring on July 25 for a warm-up fight ahead of a long-overdue matchup with Tyson Fury. Saudi Boxing Chief Turki Alalshikh on Monday said the Watford powerhouse will lock horns with unknown Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of an ‘Esports World Cup’ […]
Chelsea sack Liam Rosenior as manager
Chelsea have taken the decision to part ways with manager Liam Rosenior. The decision was taken on Wednesday evening, a day after the Blues lost 3-0 to Brighton in the Premier League. The result saw Chelsea drop into seventh place, as their hopes of Champions League qualification took a huge dent. It was also the […]
NIKE unveils new 2026 Super Eagles kit
Nike has revealed new home and away kits for Super Eagles ahead of the 2026 season. The launch was announced via the team’s official social media channels, coming at a time when attention remains on Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Meanwhile, Eric Chelle’s side are expected to don the kit for their […]
SHEHU SANI criticizes CAF for declaring Morocco winner of AFCON 2025
A former federal lawmaker, Shehu Sani has slammed the Confederation of African Football, CAF, for stripping Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON title. CAF announced on Tuesday evening that Morocco is now the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The CAF Appeal Board ruled in favour of Morocco, declaring that […]
RONALDO leaves Saudi Arabia for Madrid following strikes
Captain and forward for Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo, has left Saudi Arabia for Madrid, Spain, following escalating tensions in the Middle East after US-Israeli strikes in Iran. According to the Daily Mail on Tuesday, the 41-year-old departed Riyadh late at night aboard his £61 million ($81 million) Bombardier Global Express 6500 private jet. His reported departure […]
“I DEEPLY regret it” – Messi laments on not learning English
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has revealed he regrets not taking his education more seriously as a child, particularly his failure to learn English. The Argentina captain and 2022 World Cup winner admitted he often felt unable to communicate with influential figures during his career. “I regret many things,” Messi, 38, mentioned on a Mexican […]
GIANNI INFANTINO confident about FIFA World Cup in Mexico despite violence
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino told AFP on Tuesday he was “very reassured” about Mexico’s hosting of games in the football World Cup, in his first comments on the violence triggered by the killing of a drug cartel leader. “Very reassured, everything’s good. It’s going to be spectacular,” Infantino said in the Colombian city of Barranquilla, […]
BENFICA’s Prestianni suspended over alleged racist abuse towards Real Madrid’s Vinicus
UEFA have provisionally suspended Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni for one match after he allegedly made a racist comment to Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior. UEFA opened an investigation into allegations of “discriminatory behaviour” during Real’s Champions League knockout play-off first leg. Vinicius Jr initially refused to play on following an alleged racist comment made to […]