Argentine football star Lionel Messi has married his childhood sweetheart in his hometown in what has been called the “wedding of the century”. A civil ceremony for Messi, 30, and Antonela Roccuzzo, 29, was held at a luxury hotel in the city of Rosario. Football stars and celebrities were among the 260 guests, with hundreds … Read more
Argentine football star Lionel Messi’s “wedding of the century” is taking place in his hometown of Rosario. Messi, 30, is marrying his childhood sweetheart Antonela Roccuzzo, 29, in a civil ceremony at a luxury hotel. Football stars and celebrities are among 260 guests attending the ceremony. Hundreds of police have been deployed ahead of the … Read more
El Hadji Diouf is a hero in Senegal. Everywhere he goes, he is mobbed by fans both young and old. His countrymen are still grateful for the stellar role he played during the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea. But in England, he is remembered more for his controversial antics than for his … Read more
The daughter of football great Diego Maradona has hit back at Dani Alves after the Brazil defender claimed her father could not be compared to Lionel Messi. In an open letter posted on social media, Dalma refuted the Juventus full-back’s assertion that Maradona cheated by scoring his famous hand of God goal against England in … Read more
England won their biggest international title since 1966 by beating Venezuela 1-0 in the Under-20 World Cup final. It was England’s first appearance in the final of a global tournament since their World Cup victory 51 years ago. Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s first-half goal was enough for victory thanks to Newcastle goalkeeper Freddie Woodman’s second-half … Read more
England won their biggest international title since 1966 by beating Venezuela 1-0 in the Under-20 World Cup final. It was England’s first appearance in the final of a global tournament since their World Cup victory 51 years ago. Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s first-half goal was enough for victory thanks to Newcastle goalkeeper Freddie Woodman’s second-half … Read more
Oscar-winning director Asif Kapadia is to make a film about a disastrous adulterous affair among the Pakistani elite with Indian star Irrfan Khan, according to reports Thursday. “Moth Smoke” is being adapted from the debut novel of Pakistan-born writer Mohsin Hamid about a social misfit who begins an affair with his best friend’s wife against … Read more
The FIFA Under-20 World Cup kicks off in South Korea on Saturday and looks wide open after the 2015 champions Serbia and beaten finalists Brazil both failed to qualify. Some of the world’s top young footballing talent will be on display with more than 500 players in 24 teams taking part, but the bookmakers are … Read more
The United States, Mexico and Canada announced a joint bid to stage the 2026 World Cup on Monday, aiming to become the first three-way co-hosts in the history of FIFA’s showpiece tournament. The bid was announced at a press conference in New York attended by the head of CONCACAF, Victor Montagliani, along with US Soccer … Read more
There comes a point when enough is enough and Lionel Messi appeared to have reached that point last summer. Something changed in the mindset of the Argentinean, breaking down after yet another defeat in the final of a major tournament. He grew a beard, changed his hair and disappeared from public view, spotted only when … Read more
The captain was absent for a 2-0 defeat at altitude, and if his ban is not reduced on appeal the clueless Albiceleste face an uphill struggle La concha de tu madre, which translates literally – and rather more offensively – into English as “your mother’s c***”, is a classic, almost poetic Argentine insult. An injudicious … Read more
Controversial Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona has reached an agreement to take on an ambassadorial role with FIFA. Maradona, regarded as one of the greatest to ever play the game, says he is looking forward to working for a “clean and transparent” worldwide governing body. The 56-year-old, who had spells with Barcelona, Boca Juniors and … Read more
Controversial proposals to increase the size of the competition have won the backing of the game’s governing body, splitting opinion in the game FIFA has voted unanimously to expand the World Cup to a 48-team tournament in 2026. The new format, which will see the finals comprising 16 groups of three teams before a 32-team … Read more
Argentina fought back to beat Croatia 3-2 and win the Davis Cup for the first time in a dramatic final in Zagreb. Croatia led 2-1 going into the final day and looked on course for their second title when Marin Cilic led Juan Martin del Potro by two sets to love. However, Del Potro staged … Read more
On Friday November 25, Fidel Castro, the leader of the Cuba Revolution, passed away. His death was reported in a televised message by his brother Raul. “The commander in chief of the Cuban revolution died at 22:29 hours this evening [03:29 UK time, Saturday],” he said before adding his brother’s immortal words: “Hasta la Victoria … Read more
When you listen to the Kevin–Prince Boateng apologists, you will think he is Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo rolled into one. You will think that in Cairo he will take Egypt apart on his own, sink Uganda in Kampala by playing everywhere on the field and dazzle in Brazzaville. You will think he will be … Read more
By Kombat, Kpamka Elijah In 3 months, the Presidential and Parliamentary Elections 2016 will be history. There will be winners and losers. Whilst the winners will be rejoicing the losers will be whimpering and nitpicking. But the greatest losers will be the age-cheaters. In Ghana when age cheating is mentioned people are often tempted to … Read more