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Neymar one goal away from overtaking Pele as Brazil’s all-time top scorer
Neymar Jr needs to score one more goal to surpass Pele as Brazil’s all-time leading scorer. As things stand, the forward, who signed for Al-Hilal this summer, sits level with his legendary compatriot on 77 goals. It would appear to be only a matter of time before Neymar finds goal number 78 and overtakes the
Neymar one goal away from overtaking Pele as Brazil’s all-time top scorer
2023 AFCON Qualifier: Super Eagles won’t show Sao Tome and Principe mercy – Olorunleke
Goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke says the Super Eagles will go all out to record another big win against Sao Tome and Principe on Sunday. Jose Peseiro’s side pulverised the True Patriots 10-0 when both teams met last November. The Super Eagles have already qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations but need a point from
2023 AFCON Qualifier: Super Eagles won’t show Sao Tome and Principe mercy – Olorunleke
2023 AFCON Qualifier: I’m ready to prove my worth in Super Eagles – Torunarigha
Jordan Torunarigha is ready to stake claim for a regular playing berth in the Super Eagles. Torunarigha was approached by former Super Eagles handler, Gernot Rohr to represent the team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia but he turned down the Frenchman’s overtures. The defender, who was born to Nigerian parents in Germany,
2023 AFCON Qualifier: I’m ready to prove my worth in Super Eagles – Torunarigha
Abiam joins Doma United on one-year deal
Nelson Abiam has completed his move to Nigeria Professional Football League side, Doma United, DAILY POST reports. Abiam terminated his contract with Rangers few weeks after agreeing a two-year deal with the Coal City club. Reason for his disengagement was not stated by both parties. He arrived Doma United as a free agent. The free-kick
Abiam joins Doma United on one-year deal
Everyone wants to beat Argentina – Messi reacts to 1-0 win over Ecuador
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi has said they are the team everyone wants to beat. Messi made the comment following a 1-0 win over Ecuador in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Thursday night. It was the 36-year-old’s free-kick in the 78th minute that sealed victory for his country. “It was shown in the two friendlies
Everyone wants to beat Argentina – Messi reacts to 1-0 win over Ecuador
Transfer: Salah stays at Liverpool as Saudi Arabia window closes
Liverpool winger, Mohamed Salah will stay at the Premier League for the near future after the Saudi Pro League transfer window closed on Thursday. It was believed that the Reds turned down a bid worth up to £150million for Salah from Al Ittihad. The Saudi club was prepared to make a higher offer for the
Transfer: Salah stays at Liverpool as Saudi Arabia window closes
USA appoints Nigerian new U-19 coach
The United States Soccer Federation has appointed Michael Nsien as the head coach of the country’s U-19 men’s national team. Nsien joined the US Soccer Federation in November as a U-16 coach. The 42-year-old also served as an assistant to interim US national team head coach B.J. Callaghan during the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The
USA appoints Nigerian new U-19 coach
Transfer: Nicolas Pepe’s new club confirmed as player finally leaves Arsenal
Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe is set to leave the Premier League this summer. Pepe, who was linked with Saudi Arabian clubs, is now set to sign for Trabzonspor. This was revealed by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on Thursday. Romano tweeted: “Nicolas Pépé, not convinced by Saudi approaches—deal not happening, his priority is now to
Transfer: Nicolas Pepe’s new club confirmed as player finally leaves Arsenal
Ballon d’Or: Messi has 93% chance of winning award – Spanish newspaper
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has been given a 93 per cent chance of winning this year’s Ballon d’Or ahead of Manchester City’s Erling Haaland. According to Diario AS, Messi is in line to win a record-extending Ballon d’Or, having won it seven times already. This follows the 36-year-old’s finally winning the World Cup with
Ballon d’Or: Messi has 93% chance of winning award – Spanish newspaper
Ballon d’Or 2023: Haaland told to snub award if Messi wins again
Former Chelsea midfielder, Craig Burley, has told Manchester City’s Erling Haaland to snub the Ballon d’Or ceremony for life if he doesn’t win this year’s award. Haaland has been included in the 30-man shortlist for the prize, which will be handed out in Paris on October 30. Inter Miami superstar, Lionel Messi, who has already
Ballon d’Or 2023: Haaland told to snub award if Messi wins again
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