Messi: The little lion Argentina hopes will unleash his ferocity on France and win the World Cup
Lionel Messi is desperate to win this World Cup – and as Argentinians, we all desperately want that, too. It has been amazing to watch his performances, his celebrations, the passion he is showing on the pitch. How he performed against Croatia in the semi-final on Tuesday was incredible. For...
Frugal Morocco have a date with history in semis against reigning World Cup Champions France
Frugal Morocco have a date with destiny as they face off with high-flying World Champions France So Morocco are in the semi-finals of the World Cup, and there is no question that they are there on merit. They have been the most consistent team at this tournament, topping their group...
World’s 10th richest man Mukesh Ambani prefers to buy Arsenal, despite interest in Man United and Liverpool
Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani would reportedly prefer to buy Arsenal instead of Manchester United or Liverpool. Ambani’s name has frequently been mentioned in reports surrounding United and Liverpool, who have both been put up for sale by their owners. The Glazer family announced in November that they are seeking outside...
It wasn’t the nuisance of a flea Messi served, he was a bull that barrelled and bounced through Croatian challenges
They have always called him la pulga – the flea – because of the way he skims and skips across the course of a game, barely detectable, though the Lionel Messi we witnessed on Tuesday night was el toro, a bull barrelling and bouncing through challenges, actively looking for them,...
After quitting pro tennis Serena Williams is investing in wellness of injured sportspeople
World-renowned tennis icon Serena Williams is putting her proceeds from sports to physical recovery of sportspeople injured in the line of duty to enable them lead normal lives after retirement, Forbes business and financial newspaper reports. Serena who retired from pro sports this year at age the 40 after nearly...
Fifa comes under blistering indictment again for abetting exploitation of migrant workers in Qatar
Fifa have been described by a coalition of human rights bodies as a “global embarrassment” who have benefited from and been complicit in the “exploitation” of migrant workers in Qatar. Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, FairSquare and Equidem released a joint statement saying the governing body has “failed to fulfil...
England’s loss to France didn’t dampen Three Lions players and fans, who want Southgate to stay
As he arrived back in the UK from Qatar amid World Cup heartache, he said he will “reflect and review” his position. But it sparked a huge outpouring of support for Southgate to lead the Three Lions to Euro 2024 victory in Germany in 18 months. Midfielder Declan Rice said,...
More clubs give Man United outcast Ronaldo wide berth as striker falls out with national team
Cristiano Ronaldo was snubbed by multiple clubs while still at Manchester United despite the Red Devils vowing to cover £370,000-a-week of his wages, according to reports. The Portugal international reportedly attempted to engineer a move away in the summer transfer window after the Red Devils failed to qualify for the...
Ex-Arsenal midfield dynamo Mesut Ozil backs England winger Saka after World Cup defeat
Mesut Ozil has urged his former Arsenal teammate not to feel too despondent after England’s painful World Cup exit. Olivier Giroud, another of Ozil’s old Arsenal colleagues, ultimately proved the difference with his superb header booking France’s place in the semi-final against Morocco. Saka’s previous tournament experience ended in personal...
Elated North Africans believe ‘the world is with Morocco’ and they’re ‘the people’s champions’
For Walid Regragui, it was not enough to contemplate one underdog whose improbable path led to a bid to become world champions. His thoughts turned to another. Morocco had become Africa’s first ever semi-finalists on the global stage and their manager turned his thoughts to another sport. “We have made...
