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Why Ghana lost his first opening match in the World Cup 2022

The 2022 World Cup is set to be one of the biggest events on the global sporting calendar. With the tournament scheduled to take place in Qatar, there has been a lot of anticipation and excitement building up around the event. The World Cup is expected to attract millions of fans from all over the world, who will be keen to witness the world's best footballing nations battle it out for the coveted trophy.

  2 days ago ago
Why Ghana lost his first opening match in the World Cup 2022

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The Art of Scoring: Ghana's Greatest Strikers of All Time

In the world of football, few sights are as exhilarating as a perfectly executed goal. The sheer artistry involved in finding the back of the net requires a unique blend of skill, finesse, and composure. Throughout the rich history of Ghanaian football, the West African nation has produced some extraordinary talents who have mastered the art of scoring.

  1 day ago ago
The Art of Scoring: Ghana's Greatest Strikers of All Time

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2026 FIFA World Cup: Ghana's Black Stars face tougher qualification road

Ghana's Black Stars face a tougher qualification road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a change in the qualification format by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). In the previous qualification format, the top five teams from Africa qualified automatically for the World Cup, while the sixth-placed team entered a playoff against a team from another confederation.

  10 days ago ago
2026 FIFA World Cup: Ghana's Black Stars face tougher qualification road

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Lionel Messi's One-on-One with a World Cup Winner: A Meeting of Legends.

The world of football witnessed a historic encounter as Argentine superstar Lionel Messi came face-to-face with a fellow footballing legend and World Cup winner. This extraordinary meeting captivated fans worldwide, creating an unprecedented buzz within the football community. In this article, we delve into the details of this momentous occasion, exploring the significance of this encounter between two icons of the beautiful game.

  21 days ago ago
Lionel Messi's One-on-One with a World Cup Winner: A Meeting of Legends.

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Ghana's Highest World Cup Scorer, Asamoah Gyan, Has Unveiled The Third Edition Of The U-16 Contest.

Asamoah Gyan, the player to have recorded six World Cup goals for the Black Stars of Ghana, has officially unveiled the third edition of the Baby Jet U-16 Tournament. The striker's ambition to discover talent in Ghana and across Africa, which began in 2018, was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has since been hinted that it will resume.

  4 months ago ago
Ghana's Highest World Cup Scorer, Asamoah Gyan, Has Unveiled The Third Edition Of The U-16 Contest.

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Older Brother Of France And Juventus Player Paul Pogba, Mathias Pogba, Was Just Released From Prison

According to his lawyer, Mathias Pogba, Paul Pogba's older brother and a player for Juventus and France, was released from jail on Friday. Mathias, a former football player, was one of five people jailed in September and was accused of extortion in a structured gang.

  4 months ago ago
Older Brother Of France And Juventus Player Paul Pogba, Mathias Pogba, Was Just Released From Prison

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The Rise of Ghana Football: A Look at the Black Stars' Recent Success

In recent years, the Ghana Black Stars, the national football team of Ghana, has seen a rise in success on the international stage. The team has consistently demonstrated strong performances in World Cup tournaments and other major competitions, earning them a reputation as one of Africa's strongest teams.

  4 months ago ago
The Rise of Ghana Football: A Look at the Black Stars' Recent Success

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World Cup’s hottest fan Ivana Knoll stuns in revealing swimsuit

Despite the nation of Qatar's strict modesty laws, Knoll gained notoriety during the World Cup when she was seen wearing revealing clothing. Her country, Croatia, which she claims to be the "greatest supporter," is the reason she came to the World Cup.

  4 months ago ago
World Cup’s hottest fan Ivana Knoll stuns in revealing swimsuit

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Real Madrid worried over fresh injury blow ahead of Super cup crucial el classico match.

Real Madrid's injuries continue to plague the club as it faces another setback with news of Lucas Vazquez's exit for almost a month and a half. This means that he will miss the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 match against Liverpool. The injury comes after David Alaba and Aurelien Tchoamene suffered injuries that kept them out for nearly three weeks.

  4 months ago ago
Real Madrid worried over fresh injury blow ahead of Super cup crucial el classico match.

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Poll: Between Mbappé and Messi, who is the real boss of PSG?

This is the question that has been tormenting people's minds since December 18, 2022. Who between Messi and Mbappé will now be the boss at PSG? At the last World Cup, the two most popular players came from PSG. They are Kylian Mbappé (the top scorer) and Lionel Messi (the best player in the competition).

  4 months ago ago
Poll: Between Mbappé and Messi, who is the real boss of PSG?

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2023 marks the start of football’s next era

The factors that are driving football's sportswashing race will switch their attention to the club game as Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland prepare to take center stage after the era-defining Qatar World Cup and careers of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Kylian Mbappe is considering his options as the January window begins.

  4 months ago ago
2023 marks the start of football’s next era

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Eden Hazard to hold showdown talks with Real Madrid over his future

Eden Hazard to hold showdown talks with Real Madrid For the past couple of years, Madrid has wanted to let the 32-year-old go, but they have had trouble finding suitors for the high-earner. This season, he has only made three appearances for Los Blancos in La Liga.

  4 months ago ago
Eden Hazard to hold showdown talks with Real Madrid over his future

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A representative of the French soccer federation demands that Le Graet step down as president.

Noel Le Graet, president of the national ethics committee of the French Football Federation (FFF), has been urged to resign from his position. Patrick Anton made the statements on Tuesday, one day after Le Graet apologized to former Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane for remarks he had made about the Frenchman that had angered players, officials, and the Spanish club.

  4 months ago ago
A representative of the French soccer federation demands that Le Graet step down as president.

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Mbappe Slams Le Graet, the head of French football, for "disrespecting" Zidane.

Zinedine Zidane has gained backing from France star Kylian Mbappe after Noel Le Graet, the head of the nation's football federation (FFF), declared that he would not answer the phone if the former midfielder called to inquire about managing the national team. Following France's second straight appearance in the World Cup final, when they were defeated by Argentina on penalties in Qatar last month, Didier Deschamps' contract extension was confirmed by the FFF on Saturday.

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Mbappe Slams Le Graet, the head of French football, for

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Messi, Mbappe, and Neymar to reunite after World Cup

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Neymar will be playing together for the first time since the World Cup when Paris Saint-Germain travels to Rennes on Sunday. After returning from Qatar and participating in PSG's first two games following the tournament, Mbappe returned to training on Thursday after receiving ten days off.

  4 months ago ago
Messi, Mbappe, and Neymar to reunite after World Cup

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Model Ivana Knoll of Croatia claims that World Cup players messaged her

With the attention of the globe on the event, the World Cup is primarily a chance for footballers to stake a claim to greatness and, in some circumstances, build a name for themselves. However, that opportunity is not just on the field. Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, made sure his image was connected to the competition by having the cameras cut to him in the stands before each game.

  4 months ago ago
Model Ivana Knoll of Croatia claims that World Cup players messaged her

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Gareth Bale has retired from professional football aged 33.

Gareth Bale, a legend for Wales, has declared his retirement from both club and international football. The 33-year-old winger, a former player for Real Madrid and Tottenham, amassed 111 caps for the Dragons and competed for his nation in three important competitions, including the World Cup in Qatar.

  4 months ago ago
Gareth Bale has retired from professional football aged 33.

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Chelsea nearing loan deal for Atletico Madrid striker

The 23-year-old participated in the World Cup for Portugal and registered one goal in five games. Arsenal and Manchester United have expressed interest in Felix, but it's believed that he prefers to join Chelsea. Felix became the fifth-most expensive player in history when Atletico paid Benfica £113 million for the player in 2019.

  4 months ago ago
Chelsea nearing loan deal for Atletico Madrid striker

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Tottenham keeper and captain Lloris retires from international football

In 2008, Lloris made his debut for France in goal. He earned 145 total caps for his national team, which is a record for the nation. Lloris is third on the all-time list with 22 more appearances than Thierry Henry and three more than Lilian Thuram.

  4 months ago ago
Tottenham keeper and captain Lloris retires from international football

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Ex-Brighton ace Mwepu, 25, rushed to hospital.

Previously, in September, during the last international break before the World Cup, he was taken to the hospital after becoming ill. Mwepu was later found to have an inherited heart disease that might be lethal. His physicians recommended he retire because continuing to play would put him at risk of having a heart arrest.

  4 months ago ago
Ex-Brighton ace Mwepu, 25, rushed to hospital.