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Messi displays birthday cake during celebration with Argentina teammates
Lionel Messi recently marked his 37th birthday while participating in the Copa America tournament.During his time away on international duty, he shared a jovial moment with his teammates, posing alongside a birthday cake...
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Late drama as Zaccagni’s last-minute strike sends Italy to Euro 2024 knockouts
In a dramatic turn of events, Mattia Zaccagni scored a last-minute equalizer for Italy, securing a 1-1 draw against Croatia and ensuring the defending champions' progression to the last 16 of Euro 2024.The...
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Euro 2024: Spain beat Albania in a 1-0 clash to make a place in the last 16
Spain maintained their perfect record in Euro 2024 with a victory over Albania, securing their place in the last-16.Ferran Torres, previously of Manchester City and now with Barcelona, opened the scoring for Spain...
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Man Utd talks with Ten Hag for new deal underway – Sources
Man Utd is set to finalize a new contract with manager Erik ten Hag before their preseason tour in the United States, according to a source.The club has engaged in discussions with Ten Hag...
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Kimmich nears Bayern departure
Joshua Kimmich appears poised to leave Bayern Munich either this summer or next year, as he is unwilling to extend his contract, according to reports.The 29-year-old, currently under contract with Bayern until 2025, has...
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Wait for Karma! – Countryman Songo blast Ogum over ‘sacking’ of Kotoko players
Patrick Osei Agyemang, known as Countryman Songo, a former member of Kumasi Asante Kotoko's management committee under Nana Yaw Amponsah, has criticized coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, accusing him of political maneuvering and hypocrisy.In...
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17-years-old footballer retires to marry girlfriend ; she leaves him right after announcement
Somali footballer Abdihafid Mohamed Abdi (17) has announced his retirement from the sport, reportedly at the insistence of his fiancée.According to reports from SomaliAthlete on Friday, June 21, 2024, Abdi made the surprising...
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Father of late Hans Kwofie seized his car keys 2-weeks before his accident
The untimely passing of ex-Ghana Premier League striker Hans Kwofie has surfaced new revelations about his final moments, including the pivotal role his father played.Kwofie tragically lost his life on Friday, June 21, 2024,...
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Kudus, Kamaldeen enjoy themselves in a lavish yacht, jet ski vacation in Greece
Ghanaian football stars Mohammed Kudus and Kamaldeen Sulemana celebrated with a memorable getaway in Greece after a demanding season in the English League.Kamaldeen Sulemana shared a video capturing glimpses of their lavish retreat.The duo...
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Portugal book their place in the last 16 as group winners at Euro 2024
Portugal secured their place in the last 16 of Euro 2024 as group winners with a comfortable victory over Turkey in Dortmund.Manchester City's Bernardo Silva opened the scoring midway through the first half, striking...
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VIDEO: Borteyman Sports Complex being used for church service, netizens react
Sports journalist, Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo, is shell-shocked over the use of the recently commissioned Borteyman Sports Complex for church activities.In a brief video shared on the journalist's page on X, the facility was being...
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Euro 2024: Pitch invaders seek Ronaldo selfies, Martinez worried
Portugal's manager Roberto Martinez has expressed serious concerns over pitch invasions after fans repeatedly entered the field during their 3-0 victory against Turkey at Euro 2024.The match, held at Westfalenstadion in Dortmund, was...
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Kevin De Bruyne inspires Belgium to first Euro 2024 victory
In a thrilling showdown in Cologne, Kevin De Bruyne's masterclass inspired Belgium to secure their first Euro 2024 victory with a dynamic performance against Romania.The win was crucial for Belgium, who were under...
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Pele’s mother dies at 101
Mother of the iconic Brazilian footballer Pele, Celeste Arantes, passed away at the age of 101 on Friday.She had been in a vegetative state for the past five years and was unaware of...
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Juve may use a key player as a bargaining chip for Man Utd’s Mason Greenwood
Juventus is reportedly considering offering a prominent player as part of a deal to secure Mason Greenwood from Manchester United this summer.Greenwood showcased his talent during a loan spell at Getafe last season, scoring...
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Bayern attempted to sign Barca’s Lamine Yamal before his breakthrough
Bayern Munich made an attempt to sign Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal before his breakout in La Liga when he was just 14 years old.According to Sky Germany, Bayern had identified Yamal as a...
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It’s a yacht holiday! Haaland enjoys summer holidays in Italy
Erling Haaland has been sharing snapshots from his holiday in Italy, where he's enjoying his summer break aboard a massive yacht.Following a successful season in which he helped Manchester City secure their fourth...
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Euro 2024: France, Netherlands set remarkable record with goalless draw
The goalless draw between France and the Netherlands on Friday ended an extraordinary Euros streak that had lasted since the previous tournament.As noted by StatMuse, the match at the Red Bull Arena in...
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Ex-GPL player Hans Kwofie dies in accident at 35
Former AshantiGold footballer Hans Kwofie tragically passed away in a fatal car accident near Dadwen in Tarkwa on June 21, 2024, at the age of 35.The accident occurred as he was traveling to...
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Photos: Black Stars’ Salis Samed spends holidays with Blacko, gifts him his club jersey
Black Stars midfielder Abdul Salis Samed has been seen spending time with Ghanaian musician Black Sherif during his vacation in Ghana.In a series of Instagram posts, Salis shared photos of himself dining with the...
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Video: A reunion as Laryea Kingston, Charles Taylor, others display their skills on grassless pitch
Former Black Stars legends Laryea Kingston, Sulley Muntari, Charles Taylor, and Derek Boateng reunited for a casual football match on a rugged field.The group showcased their skills on the uneven surface, reliving their days...
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Euro 2024: Gareth Southgate in hot water as England squad families question his decisions
Earlier this month, England arrived in Germany for Euro 2024 with high expectations of winning the tournament at the Olympastadion in Berlin on July 14th.Despite leading their group, their campaign has faced unexpected...
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Nico Williams earns Man of the Match title after Spain’s 1-0 against Italy in Euro 2024
Spain triumphed over Italy with a narrow 1-0 win in their second Euro 2024 group stage match, largely thanks to the exceptional play of Nico Williams.The Spanish-born Ghanaian winger earned Man of the...
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Euro 2024: Security warned to keep Kyle Walker’s mistress miles away from his wife Annie
England’s security team has been advised to keep Kyle Walker's former mistress, Lauryn Goodman, away from his wife, Annie Kilner.Walker, the Manchester City defender, is currently representing his country at Euro 2024, with...
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Gideon Mensah names Otto Addo as one of the best coaches he’s ever worked with
Black Stars and left-back for AJ Auxerre, Gideon Mensah has praised Otto Addo as one of the finest coaches he has experienced with the Black Stars.Mensah worked with Addo when he was an...
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Black Stars up by four spots in FIFA ranking following recent Mali, C.A.R. win
Ghana has climbed four spots in the latest FIFA rankings following the Black Stars' consecutive victories in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.This advancement has boosted Ghana to 64th place globally and 12th in...
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England fail to secure their place in the Euro 2024 knockout stages
England missed a prime opportunity to secure their spot in the Euro 2024 knockout stages as Group C winners, settling for a disappointing draw against Denmark in Frankfurt.Despite an early lead, Gareth Southgate's...
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Mbappe gets a new custom mask to protect broken nose
Kylian Mbappe, the renowned French football star, has been spotted sporting a new accessory during training with the French national team - a facemask. This development comes after Mbappe suffered a nose injury during...
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Serbia threaten to quit Euro 2024 over “kill the Serbs chant” by Croatia, Albania fans
Serbia has issued a strong ultimatum regarding their participation in Euro 2024, demanding that UEFA address the offensive chants and behavior from Croatia and Albania supporters.Tensions escalated during the recent group stage matches,...
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Man Utd, Nice owner Ratcliffe bemoans UEFA rules barring player transfer among the two clubs
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has revealed that UEFA's regulations on multi-club ownership have hindered the club from acquiring a player from Ligue 1 team Nice.Ratcliffe's company, INEOS, acquired Nice in 2019 and...
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Euro 2024: My nose is broken – Switzerland’s Fabian Schar minutes after role in Scotland goal
Switzerland's Fabian Schar (32) sustained a broken nose during Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Scotland at Euro 2024, adding to a night of misfortune as he had inadvertently contributed to Scotland's goal earlier in the...
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“We’re past this” – Son accepts apology of teammate for racist remark
Tottenham forward Son Heung-min (31) has forgiven teammate Rodrigo Bentancur (26) following an apology from the Uruguayan, who made controversial remarks about South Korean people during a television appearance.In a brief video shared on...
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Juventus, Lazio race for Man Utd’s Mason Greenwood – Source
Lazio is facing competition from Juventus in their pursuit of Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood, according to reports.Discussions have commenced between Lazio and United regarding a potential deal for Greenwood, who spent the previous...
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Leicester names Steve Cooper as new manager after Enzo Maresca
Leicester City has appointed Steve Cooper as their new first-team manager on a three-year deal, the club announced on Thursday.Cooper, who steered Nottingham Forest to the Premier League in 2022, takes over from Enzo...
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Scotland keep their Euro 2024 campaign alive
In a gritty and determined performance, Scotland secured a valuable point against Switzerland, keeping their Euro 2024 campaign alive.The 1-1 draw at the raucous Cologne Stadium saw Scotland overcome injuries and self-inflicted errors...
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“I’ve seen something, but I don’t know anything” – Nico Williams on alleged Barca links
Promising talent from Athletic Bilbao, Nico Williams, has discussed his deep bond with the club amidst swirling speculation linking him to Barcelona.Speaking on Onda Cero's Radio Estadio, Williams reflected on his upbringing surrounded by...
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Alleged Saudi package for Kudus: $300k weekly salary, $150m release bid to West Ham
Several media outlets in oil-rich Saudi Arabia are reporting a potential transfer move for Ghana's Mohammed Kudus.According to these reports, this potential move aligns with the league's strategy to attract a major star each...
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Sports Minister didn’t respond when we asked to engage him – National Amputee Football Team Coach
Richard Obeng, the head coach of Ghana’s national amputee football team, the Black Challenge, has disclosed that the team's attempts to engage with the Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Mustapha Ussif, were initially...
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Popular baseball player, Willie Mays, dies at age 93
The baseball world is mourning the loss of one of its greatest players, Willie Mays, who passed away at the age of 93.Mays, who was twice declared the league's Most Valuable Player (MVP)...
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Mbappe to wear mask in subsequent games after breaking nose, likely to miss Netherlands game
France captain Kylian Mbappe (25) sustained a broken nose late in his team's 1-0 Euro 2024 victory over Austria on Monday, the French Football Federation confirmed after the match.The injury occurred when Mbappe...
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I’m getting better in my pairing with Jude Bellingham; it’d get better – Phil Foden
After a shaky start to England's European Championship campaign that had critics questioning his starting spot, Phil Foden (24) insists his partnership with Jude Bellingham (20) will only flourish.Foden was a headliner this past...
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Be happy you have this star on your team – C.K. Akonnor to Kudus critics
Former Black Stars head coach, C.K. Akonnor, has acknowledged that West Ham midfielder Mohammed Kudus is Ghana’s biggest star player and that we should be happy to have him in the Black Stars.He said...
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Asante Kotoko announces departure of 11 players after Ghana Premier League
Asante Kotoko has officially announced the departure of 11 players following the conclusion of the 2023/2024 Ghana Premier League season.In a statement posted on their official social media channels, Kotoko confirmed the mutual release...
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Kobbie Mainoo addresses rumours surrounding his interest to play for Ghana
England and Manchester United rising star Kobbie Mainoo has revealed the thought process behind his decision to choose between representing Ghana or England.The 19-year-old, born in England to Ghanaian parents, had a breakthrough...
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Brussels declines to host the Belgium-Israel match over anticipated protests
The municipal government of Brussels has declared that hosting an upcoming UEFA Nations League match between Belgium and Israel in the city is unfeasible due to security concerns and the anticipated likelihood of protests."The...
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Messi names Sergio Ramos as fiercest rival in El Clásico
Lionel Messi recently reflected on his intense rivalry with Sergio Ramos during their time facing off in El Clásico matches in Spain.Messi, who played for Barcelona, often clashed with Ramos, the stalwart defender...
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Kobbie Mainoo speaks on Ten Hag’s coaching tactics
Kobbie Mainoo expressed his satisfaction with Erik ten Hag remaining as Manchester United manager, highlighting that it provides players with a sense of stability and confidence moving forward.Following a successful season that culminated...
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Kantamanto ‘the official suppliers’ for Ghana Amputee team jerseys – Richard Obeng
Coach of Ghana's amputee football team, the Black Challenge, Richard Obeng, revealed the team encountered difficulties during their successful run at the 2024 African Amputee Football Cup of Nations (AAFCON).Obeng highlighted a major hurdle...
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Mortgage, new management – Saddick Adams explains Essien’s alleged bankruptcy
Reports have surfaced clarifying that the Accra High Court's order to auction two properties belonging to former Ghanaian international Michael Essien is not directly linked to his personal financial hardships.According to a disclosure by...
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Essien, Asamoah Gyan,Muntari other footballers who have lost properties in legal battles
For several Ghanaian football stars, their post-career lives have been marked by legal battles resulting in substantial financial setbacks.Once celebrated for their prowess on the field, these former athletes have seen their investments...
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