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Lionel Messi’s Father, Jorge Messi, Dies at 68
Jorge Messi, the father of Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68, SportsRation…
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African Footballer Beaten to Death in Uganda
Ugandan footballer and SC Villa captain David Owori has died after he was reportedly beaten during an attempted robbery in…
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Davido Says He Is a Big Cristiano Ronaldo Fan, Claims They Chat Regularly
Nigerian Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that he is a big fan of football legend…
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Wales withdraw support for Gianni Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid
Wales have become the first country to publicly withdraw their support for Gianni Infantino’s bid to remain as FIFA president.…
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Cristiano Ronaldo chooses Madeira for wedding to Georgina Rodriguez
Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to marry Georgina Rodriguez in Madeira, Portugal, with the football superstar choosing the island for…
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Remo Stars Appoint Olumide Ajibolade as New Head Coach
Remo Stars have announced the appointment of Olumide Ajibolade as the club’s new Head Coach, SportsRation reports. Ajibolade takes over…
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FIFA Offers Member Nations $40m to Back New Commercial Plan
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has written to all 211 member associations, offering each of them up to $40 million if…
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Cardi B Speaks out amid Maduka Okoye dating Rumours
American rapper Cardi B has addressed the intense public attention surrounding her personal life amid ongoing speculation linking her to…
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World Cup Referee Rob Dieperink Dies at 38 Weeks After Tournament Removal
Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died at the age of 38, just weeks after he was removed from the…
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Police open inquest after Bafana Bafana star Jayden Adams found dead at 25
Police have opened an inquest after Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams was found dead at a property…
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South African Star Jayden Adams Dies Aged 25 Just Weeks After Playing at 2026 FIFA World Cup
South African midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just two weeks after representing his country at…
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How Nigerians Reacted to Daniel Daga’s Acquittal From Sexual Assault Allegations
Nigerians have taken to social media to react after Molde FK announced that Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga had been acquitted…
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Daniel Daga Wins Appeal, Cleared to Return for Molde FK
Molde FK have announced that Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga has won his appeal after the Frostating Court of Appeal acquitted…
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Netherlands World Cup Star Cody Gakpo Asks for Privacy After the Tragic Loss of His Unborn Son
Liverpool and Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo has asked for privacy and space following the heartbreaking loss of his unborn son.…
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How Super Eagles Star Maduka Okoye Became the Unexpected Face of the 2026 World Cup Without Playing a Minute
Nigeria may have failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but one Super Eagles player has somehow become…
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Former Akwa United Forward Edem Akakatang Dies After Collapsing During Match in Oron
The football community in Akwa Ibom State has been thrown into mourning following the death of former Akwa United striker…
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2026 World Cup: Young Lawyer dies while celebrating Ghana’s victory over Panama
Tragedy has struck the family and friends of 26-year-old private legal practitioner, Sarah Araba Tettey, after she died following a…
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Three Things We Learnt From Japan’s Comeback Against the Netherlands
Japan showed why many fans see them as one of the dark horses of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after…
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Davido Uses FIFA World Cup Stage To Spotlight Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren
Nigerian music icon Davido used one of football’s biggest global platforms to shine a spotlight on a national tragedy during…
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Super Eagles Star Samuel Chukwueze Visits Governor Alex Otti in Umuahia
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze paid a courtesy visit to Abia State Governor Alex Otti in Umuahia over the weekend.…
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Ebola Outbreak Disrupts DR Congo’s World Cup Preparations
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have suffered a major setback following the outbreak…
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FC Barcelona Coach Hansi Flick Loses Father Ahead Of El Clasico Clash
FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has lost his father ahead of Sunday’s crucial La Liga clash against Real Madrid. Barcelona…
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Burna Boy Joins Shakira for Official 2026 World Cup Song ‘Dai Dai’
Nigerian music star Burna Boy is set to appear on one of football’s biggest global stages after joining Colombian pop…
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Boniface Offers Carter Efe Free Germany Trip After Celebrity Boxing Victory
Victor Boniface has promised comedian and entertainer Carter Efe a fully paid trip to Germany after his victory in a…
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Football World Mourns as Nigerian Midfielder Emmanuel Okoye Dies at 25
Sadness has spread across the football community in Nigeria and Italy following the death of Nigerian midfielder Emmanuel King Okoye…
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Ian Wright Picks Okocha as Premier League’s Most Underrated Player
Former Super Eagles captain Austin Okocha has been described by Ian Wright as the most underrated player in Premier League…
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Real Zaragoza Goalkeeper Esteban Andrada Banned 13 Matches for Punching Opponent
Esteban Andrada has been banned for 13 matches after punching a player during a heated derby between Real Zaragoza and…
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NFF confirms tragedy as former Super Eagles’ forward Michael Eneramo dies in Kaduna
Former Nigeria international forward Michael Eneramo collapsed and died on the pitch in Ungwan Yelwa, Kaduna on Friday morning, during…
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Former Super Eagles Striker Michael Eneramo Dies After Collapsing During Match in Kaduna
Former Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo has died after collapsing during a football match in Kaduna on Friday. He was…
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Akwa Ibom State FA Mourns Demise of Former NFA President Ibrahim Galadima
The Akwa Ibom State Football Association has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Nigeria Football Association President, Ibrahim…
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