Tag Archives: WORLD

Kylian Mbappe responds to Martinez World Cup taunts

Kylian Mbappe gave his reaction to taunts from Argentina World Cup winner Emiliano Martinez after a winning return to action with Paris Saint-Germain. WHAT HAPPENED? Mbappe made his return to club action less than two weeks after suffering World Cup heartbreak with France as they lost in the final to Argentina. …

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Sellas Tetteh: I’ve not been paid for winning U-20 World Cup

Former Ghana U-20 coach, Sellas Tetteh, has disclosed that he has not yet been paid for leading Ghana to victory at the U20 FIFA World Cup in 2009. Tetteh led the Black Satellites, captained by Andre Ayew, to make history by becoming the first and only African team to win the …

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I cannot forgive Morocco for sacking me before World Cup – Halilhodzic

Former Morocco head coach Vahid Halilhodzic has said he will not forgive nor forget being sacked just before the 2022 World Cup finals. WHAT HAPPENED? After leading the Atlas Lions to secure a place in the 2021 AFCON Qatar finals, the experienced tactician was relieved of his duties three months before …

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$42m for Argentina, $9m for Ghana: Check out the prize monies for 2022 World Cup

The Albiceleste of Argentina copped a staggering $42 million for winning the 2022 World Cup which was staged in Qatar. Reports from multiple news outlets indicate Lionel Messi’s side earned their country the above-quoted amount of money after beating France to win the trophy on Sunday. Argentina won their second …

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2022 World Cup: Ghana’s new recruits didn’t make impact – BBC analysis

Ghana had a bad outing at the just-ended 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The Black Stars finished bottom of Group H with Portugal topping whiles South Korea finsihed second ahead of Uruguay on goal difference – both teams finished with four points apiece. The Black Stars recorded three points from …

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It will be fatal if Nigeria misses out on 2026 World Cup – Sunday Oliseh

Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has stressed that it is important for Nigeria to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to him, if the national team fails to qualify for the mundial, it will mean football in the West African country is dead. “Nigeria football will be …

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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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Drake stakes $1m bet on Argentina to win the World Cup

American rapper, Drake has staked a $1 million bet on Argentina to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Drake posted an Instagram photo of his bet slip with potential earnings of $2.7 million. The rapper has been trending on social media as some believe he …

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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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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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