Tag Archives: FOOTBALL

Hazard retires from international football after disappointing World Cup campaign

Belgium captain Eden Hazard has announced his retirement from international football at age 31. The Real Madrid forward’s decision is reportedly influenced by Belgium’s disastrous campaign at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The Red Devils who were touted by many as one of the tournament’s favourites failed to …

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You should have stayed away from the football if you weren’t spiritually fit – Prince David Osei to Dede Ayew

Prince David Osei has reacted to Dede Ayew’s heartfelt message after Ghana’s unfortunate exit from the group stages of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Black Stars captain stated that he has had to deal with difficult heartbreaking issues; from losing his godson to his daughter collapsing. In a tweet, Prince David …

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12 years after South Africa 2010: African football fans celebrate Luis Suarez’s grief

Ghanaian football fans were joined by others across the continent and the world to celebrate the pain that Uruguayan skipper Luis Suarez felt when his side beat the Ghana Black Stars at the World Cup but failed to qualify from their group. Images of the former Liverpool man shedding tears …

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Football legend, Pele, 82, is hospitalised over swollen body, heart issues

Legendary Brazilian footballer, Pele has reportedly been admitted to the hospital with swelling all over his body and heart failure issues.   The 82-year-old, currently undergoing metastatic cancer treatment, went into the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo on Tuesday November 29, for an unscheduled visit, according to ESPN Brasil, which describes …

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Sulley Muntari announces retirement from football

Former Black Stars midfielder Sulley Muntari has confirmed his retirement from professional football. The former Accra Hearts of Oak midfielder, who played 18 years in the game as a professional, has now brought his illustrious career to an end. Sulley Muntari, now 38 years of age, announced his retirement from the game in an interview with …

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2022: Top 10 richest football clubs in the world

Manchester City and FC Barcelona headline the richest football clubs in the world with Manchester United only fifth on the list. Football is currently the most-watched and most popular sport in the world. The viewership of the sports boasts billions of fans and followers worldwide, which translates to just how …

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Policemen jailed over football fan’s death

Twelve Tunisian policemen have been jailed for two years over the death of a football fan. Nineteen-year-old Omar Laabidi drowned in a stream in 2018 while trying to escape as the police chased a group of fans to the edge of the stream. Laabidi is reported to have screamed that …

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Four football matches to watch this weekend

It’s El Clasico weekend, and some levers will be pulled or uprooted at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday when Barcelona visit Real Madrid. Plateau United will look for a win in Rades to advance to the CAF Champions League group stage, while PSG must overcome internal divisions in order …

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John Mikel Obi retires from football at 35

Former Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi has announced his retirement from professional football via his Instagram page. Obi has now called time on his professional career after amassing several titles for club and country. “There is a saying that all good things must come to an end, and for my …

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Ghanaians, football fans descend on Liverpool legend for ‘controversial take’ on Kudus’ goal

Ghanaians on social media have attacked former Liverpool player, Steve McManaman after he described Mohammed Kudus’ goal against the Reds as ‘nothing special’. The Black Stars attacking midfielder silenced Anfield with an absolute screamer for Ajax to equalize Mohammed Salah’s goal for Liverpool. The goal got the plaudits of many …

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