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Ronaldo leaves Russia with a smile & praise as Portugal fly home from World Cup

Ronaldo leaves Russia with a smile & praise as Portugal fly home from World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo managed a smile despite departing Russia on the back of World Cup heartache as he flew home with the Portugal team on Sunday. Portugal suffered a 2-1 defeat against Uruguay in their World Cup last 16 game in Sochi on Saturday night. Ronaldo and the team left Zhukovsky Airport on the outskirts of […]

‘Time of whores’?! Rabid article shaming Russian girls for romancing World Cup visitors sparks fury

‘Time of whores’?! Rabid article shaming Russian girls for romancing World Cup visitors sparks fury

A provocative article in a popular Russian tabloid, shaming women as ‘whores’ for their hospitality and romance with foreign fans during the World Cup, has triggered an avalanche of criticism and heated debate on women’s rights. The controversial piece, entitled “The time of whores: Russian women disgrace their country and themselves during the Mundial,” has […]

The Western Media and Its Biased Reportage Against African Teams

The Western Media and Its Biased Reportage Against African Teams

The biased reporting by the Western media against African teams at the World Cup is disconcerting. The narratives espoused by some media houses paint the victories of African teams as undeserved. The commentators also judge the African players on physicality and not techniques or tactics. As Africans we must reclaim the narrative, and tell our […]

Teranga Lions Draw Against Japan’s Blue Samurai

Teranga Lions Draw Against Japan’s Blue Samurai

How will Senegal’s physicality, power and height measure up to the speed and energy of the Blue Samurai in Russia’s artistic city of Ekaterinberg. On a Sunday no less. The Teranga Lions fans’ almost spiritual devotion may bode well for the West Africans. The atmosphere in the stadium was electric with bands giving loud and […]

Mohamed Salah considering quitting Egypt national team

Mohamed Salah considering quitting Egypt national team

Mo Salah is considering quitting the Egyptian national team due to his unhappiness over what has happened in Chechnya, where the team was based during the World Cup at Russia 2018, a source close to the Liverpool forward has told CNN. Last season Salah became an international star — ranked alongside the likes of Cristiano […]

Musa Carries Nigeria as Super Eagles Punish Iceland 2-0 at World Cup

Musa Carries Nigeria as Super Eagles Punish Iceland 2-0 at World Cup

Ahmed Musa scored a brilliant second-half double to fire Nigeria to a 2-0 victory over Iceland and throw the second qualification spot in Group D wide open with one game remaining. What a good way to redeem themselves. Nigeria came into the game in their stylish snazzy kit, which everyone has been raving about. The […]

Brazil leave it late to break Costa Rica hearts

Brazil leave it late to break Costa Rica hearts

Philippe Coutinho and Neymar broke down dogged Costa Rica in injury time on Friday, sealing a 2-0 win for Brazil that propels the five-time champions towards the World Cup last 16. The Central Americans looked likely to hold on for a hard-earned draw, particularly after Neymar had a penalty award chalked off by referee Bjorn […]

Meet the Senegalese Coach Aliou Cissé – 10 Things You Need to Know About Him

Meet the Senegalese Coach Aliou Cissé – 10 Things You Need to Know About Him

Senegal claimed the first African win at the 2018 FIFA World Cup guided by their manager, Aliou Cissé, who is the only black coach at this year’s World Cup. Here are 10 interesting things you need to know about The Lions of Teranga (Les Lions de la Teranga) coach. Senegal recorded the first African win […]

Senegal takes down Poland

Senegal takes down Poland

Senegal raised the African flag high after beating Poland 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup opening Group H match in Russia. Four other African representatives faltered and Senegal collected their first set of points in today’s match and raised the continent’s hopes of having a team in the knock-out stage of the football extravaganza. Idrissa […]

‘Russia’s hottest World Cup fan’ turns out to be porn star

‘Russia’s hottest World Cup fan’ turns out to be porn star

A stunning blonde who was hailed by the media as Russia’s most beautiful World Cup fan has been identified as a porno film star. Photos of the girl sporting a tiny white top and traditional Russian headdress in the stands of Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow have been shared by many outlets, including the state-owned RIA-Novosti […]

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