Category: Sports

Muhammed Ali, even in death, is ‘Mr. Boxing’ and ‘The Greatest’, the legend who symbolised the boxing game. It was not ordinary, therefore, for another legend to acknowledge him. In a remark on Ali, Mike Tyson who also made big name in boxing reportedly said in a tribute: “It was hard to believe Muhammed Ali…

Manchester United has a better chance of receiving Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain this summer. Mbappe was expected to leave PSG last summer as Real president, Florentino Perez, pushed hard to sign him. However, the forward player in May last year agreed to a new three-year contract with the French giants, turning down the Real’s…

“My work in Europe is done. I played at the best clubs in the world… and I won everything. I’m happy and proud to join Al-Nassr. People don’t know about the level here. This contract is unique because I am a unique player. It’s normal for me.” Cristiano Ronaldo’s first words to the media after…

Wes Brown, by the latest revelation, leads a pack of popular footballers who have run into financial problem. The Mirror revealed on Thursday that the former Manchester United star had been declared bankrupt at the High Court. HMRC had filed a bankruptcy petition against him, on February 27 this year, with it being rubber stamped…

Sergio Ramos García, who was born 30 March 1986 at Camas, Spain, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain. Known for his aggressive play, he is widely regarded as the greatest defenders of all time, having formerly played for Real Madrid for sixteen seasons, winning four UEFA Champions League titles along with two UEFA European Championships and the 2010 FIFA World…

It happened last Monday in Sapele. It was a very special day in the life of a long-suffering former international football player. For over two decades, even with some medical intervention funded by the Lagos State government under Babatunde Fashola, about 10 years ago, Peter Fregene’s health condition went from bad to worse. He has…

Messi is not the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) footballer by my own assessment because, Messi has never done anything different from what Pele and Maradona have done in their soccer exploits. As a matter of fact, what we have on records are quite many achievements that these great footballers have achieved which Messi have…

Messi becomes the fourth in the 21st century to score highest goal with direct free kick as he scored his 60th direct free kick goal. Lionel Andrés Messi, an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and captains the Argentina national team, widely regarded by his fans…

Mikel John Obi is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. Mikel began his career with local club Plateau United, before joining Norwegian club Lyn at the age of 17 in 2004. In 2006, he made a controversial transfer to English Club Chelsea after Manchester United claimed they had already signed…