Messi Must Step Up to Save Argentina – and His World Cup Legacy
The iconic No.10 has never scored a goal in the World Cup knockout stage - if Argentina lose to Mexico, he won't even make the last 16 in Qatar Tata Martino is well aware that…
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Qatar set unwanted World Cup Record after Disappointing 2-0 Defeat to Ecuador in Opening Game
The opening game of the World Cup saw Ecuador beat Qatar 2-0 courtesy of two first-half goals from captain Enner Valencia. Ecuador's captain also saw a goal ruled out for offside. The result means Qatar become the first host…
Qatar 2022: Wales Return to World Cup 64 Years After
Wales will be making their second appearance at the World Cup in Qatar after a hiatus of 64 years. They made their first and only appearance in 1958, ending their journey at the quarter-final stage…
World Cup: Essien, Obi Mikel and African Stars who Missed Out Due to Injuries
As the 2022 World Cup approaches, GOAL takes a look at African players who have missed the global competition due to injuries previously. Ghana, Cameroon, and Nigeria in particular have had to feature in previous…
Bello Musa Kofarmata: Former Super Eagles and Kano Pillars Striker Dies Aged 34
Nigerian football fraternities have been thrown into mourning, following the untimely death of former Super Eagles and Kano Pillars striker Bello Musa Kofarmata. Years back, Kofarmata was one of the best strikers in the Nigerian…
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Day 3: time for the heavyweights
As the sun rose on the third day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, the heavyweights of judo were ready for action. Masters’ champions, World Medallists and Olympic Champions were among today’s experienced judoka. The…
Red Bull fined €7 million for breaking Formula One budget cap
Formula One's governing body has fined Red Bull for breaking the sport's budget cap during Max Verstappen's championship-winning 2021 season. The FIA and Red Bull agreed on a fine of $7 million (€7.04 million) and…
Flamingos beat USA, reach U-17 Women’s W’Cup semis
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team the Flamingos beat the USA in a nervy penalty shootout to reach the semi-finals of the U-17 Women’s World Cup for the first time in India. The young Nigerian girls…
Tennis star Simona Halep vows to ‘fight until the end’ after failing doping test
The former Wimbledon champion said the idea of cheating "never even crossed my mind once" and that she feels "completely confused and betrayed". The International Tennis Integrity Agency announced on Friday the world number nine…
Flamingos set for historic clash against USA
THE Flamingos, Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, tackle United States of America in Navi Mumbai in one of the quarter-final matches of the ongoing U-17 Women’s World Cup in India on Friday (today). The Flamingos…