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Messi vs Ronaldo who is the GOAT

Who is the GOAT between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo? – This is the largest football controversy to arise since the “Diego Maradona or Pele?” comparison. The two football legends have graced the game for the past 15 years with consistency hence they deserve all the praises and 5-star accolades …

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Know all the award winners at 2022 World Cup

After a thrilling final saw Argentina beat France on penalties, the awards for the 2022 World Cup were also announced. With some fine performances in Qatar, some of the biggest names in football were recognised. The Golden Ball Award, went to Lionel Messi of Argentina. This was Messi’s World Cup, …

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Argentina beat France in an extraordinary final to win 2022 World Cup

Argentina have been crowned the champions of the World after beating France in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in an iconic and tremendous final. Argentina beat the 2018 champions 4-2 on penalties after the 120 minutes of a roller coaster final ended 3-3. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe put up …

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South Africa launches bid to host 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament

The news comes in the wake of Guinea being stripped of the rights to host the tournament. It was confirmed by IOL after communication from the South African Football Association by its president Danny Jordaan. Was the country to be awarded the rights, it would be the third time that …

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NSA demand $2M from Black Stars World Cup money – Report

The National Sports Authority have reportedly demanded $2 million out of the money given to FIFA for the participation of the Black Stars in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Black Stars who made their 4th appearance in the FIFA World Cup earned $9 million from exiting the group stages of the 2022 edition. …

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GFA to name new Black Stars coach next week – Report

The Ghana Football Association is set to announce the new Black Stars coach by Friday, December 23, 2022, Angel TV has reported. The Black Stars’ coaching role became vacant following the resignation of coach Otto Addo after Ghana’s group-stage elimination from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. “Me & my family are happy in Germany. …

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Karim Benzema receives approval to rejoin France squad ahead of World Cup final – Reports

France striker, Karim Benzema, can now rejoin the French squad in Qatar ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina. Reports by Mundo Deportivo claim that the reigning Ballon d’Or holder has received permission from Real Madrid to join France after regaining full fitness. Benzema left France’s camp …

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Haruna Iddrisu completes purchase of Karela United at an undisclosed amount – Report

Minority leader Haruna Iddrisu has reportedly completed the purchase of Ghana Premier League (GPL) side Karela United. A Ghanasoccernet.com report suggests that the Steadfast FC shareholder completed the purchasing process before the GPL went on break in November 2022. The report also suggests that the member of Parliament for Tamale South Constituency …

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Lionel Messi confirms retirement from International Football after World Cup Final

Football icon, Lionel Messi has confirmed that he will retire from international football after the final of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 on Sunday December 18.   Messi helped Argentina qualify for the final following a commanding 3-0 win against Croatia in Tuesday’s semi-final after he opened scoring and …

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Messi magic, Alvarez double send Argentina to final of 2022 World Cup

Lionel Messi might have scored from a contentious penalty but his overall performance especially his role in the goal that sealed Argentina’s fate as finalists is one that will be written about by journalists and etched in the memories of football fans as an instance where Messi showed why he …

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