Two Die as Mexico Erupts in World Cup Celebration After Historic Victory Over Ecuador
AT least two people have died during massive World Cup celebrations in Mexico City after Mexico ended a 40-year wait…
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Xenophobic South Africa’s World Cup Dream Dies In LA
STEPHEN Eustaquio’s dramatic stoppage-time winner shattered xenophobic South African hearts in Los Angeles on Sunday, as co-hosts Canada secured…
Mourinho Jokes He Wants Real Madrid Stars to Crash Out of World Cup Early
JOSÉ Mourinho has admitted, albeit with a touch of humour, that he hopes several of his Real Madrid players are…
Tell Super Eagles We’re Not Happy, Nyesom Charges Yobo Joseph
MINISTER of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday charged former Nigerian international, Yobo Joseph to tell the…
Ronaldo Becomes First Player to Score in Six FIFA World Cup Tournaments
CRISTIANO Ronaldo became the first man to score in six different World Cup campaigns when he scored against Uzbekistan on…
Messi Makes History: Breaks World Cup Scoring Record
LIONEL Messi etched his name further into footballing folklore on Monday evening, becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in men’s World…
Ghanaian Lawyer Dies of Cardiac Arrest While Celebrating Ghana’s World Cup Win
WHAT began as a night of celebration for Ghana’s opening FIFA World Cup victory ended in tragedy after a 26-year-old…
Stubborn Cape Verde Hold Spain To Goalless Draw In World Cup Opener
CAPE VERDE made a dream start to their first-ever FIFA World Cup campaign by holding Spain to a stunning 0-0…
Japan’s Fans Clean Up Stadium After World Cup Opener
ARLINGTON, Texas — While the scoreboard at Dallas Stadium read a dramatic 2-2 draw between the Netherlands and Japan, the…
Football Legend Jay-Jay Okocha Finally Receives Retro 1998 World Cup Award
Nigerian icon honoured with ‘Superior Player of the Match’ trophy 28 years after classic Spain victory LAGOS — Former Super…