The year 2023 will be remembered as the end of an era in the world of football. Players with big names – and even bigger personalities in some cases – have bid farewell to a game they dominated for years, and millions around the world who have loved them for their achievements on the field. … Continue reading END OF AN ERA IN FOOTBALL: Popular players who left the game in 2023
They've seen the American agony. The German gloom. And Brazilians broken-hearted. Upsets have opened up a clearer route to World Cup glory for England - but have shown how the heavyweights are marks to be taken down. "I think everyone who plays against us wants to beat us," England manager Sarina Wiegman said. "What we … Continue reading FIFA Women’s World Cup: Wiegman emphasizes caution ahead of clash with Nigeria’s Super Falcons
Photo by Cátia Matos on Pexels.com Basketball in Nigeria was invented by a man named Walid Zabadne and started in the late 50’s. Walid Zabadne became the first president of the Nigerian Basketball Federation and the sports was introduced in Africa by missionaries and colonial administration during the middle of the 20th century but started to gain recognition in the year 1964 in Nigeria and … Continue reading History of Basketball in Nigeria
Mexico beat Panama 1-0 to win the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup final on Monday. In a counterattack, Santiago Gimenez put the ball into the net to make the score 1-0 after dribbling past the opponent's defender in the 88th minute at SoFi Stadium, California. With this title, Mexico lifted its ninth CONCACAF Gold Cup in … Continue reading Mexico defeat Panama 1-0 to win CONCACAF Gold Cup
Former Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been found not guilty of rape and attempted rape. The France international was accused of raping a 24-year-old woman in a bedroom at his multi-million-pound mansion in Cheshire in October 2020. He was also charged with the attempted rape of a 29-year-old woman at his home two years … Continue reading Court clears Mendy of rape allegations
Scandal has hit the world of Olympic equestrianism as former legend of the sport, Rich Fellers, pleaded guilty to the sexual abuse of a minor. His victim was 17 years old and Fellers was charged with grooming his teenage student into a relationship that was illegal in accordance with United States law. The New York Post reported that Fellers is likely to … Continue reading Equestrian legend Rich Fellers pleads guilty to sexual abuse of a minor
Liverpool’s latest signing, Dominik Szoboszlai, has said he is excited to be given the No. 8 jersey because he is a fan of England legend Steven Gerrard, who donned the shirt for the Reds. The Hungarian midfielder joined Liverpool from German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig in a €60 million deal on Sunday. Shortly after arriving … Continue reading Liverpool’s new signing Szoboszlai reveals why he chose ‘special’ jersey number
The 2022 FIFA World Cup winner, Angel Di Maria from Argentina, left Juventus on Thursday after a one-year stint at the Italian club. "Following one season in black and white, Angel Di Maria and Juventus have parted ways ...Thank you for everything, and all the best for the future, Fideo!" Juventus said in a statement. … Continue reading World Cup champion Di Maria leaves Juventus
Tottenham Hotspur have announced the appointment of Ange Postecoglou as their new head coach. The 57-year-old becomes the first Australian to take charge of a Premier League club and signs a four-year deal with Spurs that starts on 1 July. “Ange brings a positive mentality and a fast, attacking style of play,” Spurs chair, Daniel Levy, told the … Continue reading Tottenham appoint Postecoglou as head coach
The one fight Canelo Alvarez's haters want him to take is one against David Benavidez, one that could be close to becoming a reality due to recent developments. Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz recently shared the contents of a letter he wrote to coach Eddy Reynoso. The two of them met in person back in May, which led to Lewkowicz writing … Continue reading $50 MILLION AT STAKE: Will Canelo Alvarez fight David Benavidez?
To those who didn't know, Oscar de la Hoya is actually Ryan Garcia's promoter but the young fighter just vented some dirty laundry in public. It all started after a post from journalist Michael Benson echoed De la Hoya's latest statements in which he tries to push a fight between Garcia and Manny Pacquiao. Needless … Continue reading Ryan Garcia and Oscar de la Hoya fight dirty on Twitter
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has identified two clubs that can stop or challenge Manchester City from winning the Premier League title next season. Manchester City will try to win a fourth consecutive Premier League title next season, having won it for the fifth time in six years this season. Pep Guardiola’s side trailed Arsenal for … Continue reading 2 clubs that can stop Man City from winning Premier League title next season
FIFA have officially unveiled the logo and branding for the 2026 World Cup that will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The event took place on Wednesday in Los Angeles at the Griffith Observatory, with the slogan "We are 26," and kicked off the beginning of the journey that will lead to the 2026 World Cup, … Continue reading FIFA unveils 2026 World Cup logo
Real Madrid are not looking to sign Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, Meziesblog understands. The club officials are adamant that they will never pay a single penny to the French side after a complete collapse of the relationship between the two teams. (Marca) Leaving Real Madrid could be left-back Ferland Mendy, who is on the transfer last at the Bernabeu and has … Continue reading FOOTBALL TRANSFER RUMOURS: Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid?
David De Gea is close to signing a new contract with Manchester United as both parties reaced agreement today, MEZIESBLOG understands. The former Spanish international is coming to the end of his 12th season as United number one, and has recently broken record for the most matches played by a goalkeeper in club history. While … Continue reading David De Gea close to signing new Manchester United contract
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