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Lionel Messi crowned his glittering career with victory in the World Cup on Sunday as Argentina beat France on penalties in a final for the ages, triumphing 4-2 after Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick ensured the game ended level following extra time.Gonzalo Montiel rolled in the deciding penalty to give Argentina their third World Cup and prevent France from becoming the first …

Acrobatic volleys, long-range piledrivers and sweeping team goals: AFP looks at some of the most memorable goals of the 2022 World Cup: RICHARLISON (BRA) Brazil v Serbia, Group G Without doubt the most acrobatic goal of the tournament came after the Brazilian striker had already made his mark in Qatar by putting his team 1-0 up in their opening group …

As the world is about to witness one of the most memorable World Cup final in the history of global football, in Doha, fans are already counting down hours to the much-anticipated clash between France and Argentina. Here are, however, some facts going into the encounter They have met three times before at the World Cup. Argentina won both group …

Algeria has submitted a bid to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, its football federation said Friday after Guinea was stripped of the tournament as its infrastructure is not ready. “I am currently in Cairo and I have just officially submitted Algeria’s application” to host the tournament, Algerian Football Federation spokesman Salah Bey Aboud told public radio station Chaine …

Morocco has been selected by FIFA to host the 2023 Club World Cup in February, while an expanded 32-team edition is set to launch in 2025. FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, made the announcement on Friday. The tournament will take place from February 1 to 11, 2023, Infantino told reporters at a press conference in Doha, Associated Press reports. European champion …

Ten-man Morocco made history at the magnificent Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar when they became the first African nation to book their place in the semi-finals of the World Cup. Morocco’s goalkeeper #01 Yassine Bounou saves a shot by Portugal’s forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo during the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between Morocco and Portugal at the …

Agency Report France reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Sunday with a 3-1 win over Poland to set up a last-eight clash with either England or Senegal. Olivier Giroud’s record-breaking 52nd goal for his country just before half-time and a second-half brace from Kylian Mbappe continued France’s World Cup defence. Robert Lewandowski scored a stoppage-time consolation goal for …

Ghana on Monday beat South Korea at World Cup in the match held in Doha, Qatar. Mohammed Kudus scored twice as Ghana edged South Korea 3-2 in the dramatic World Cup match to keep alive their hopes of reaching the last 16. Ghana, who would have been eliminated by a defeat, led through first-half goals from Mohammed Salisu and Kudus. …

• First African Victory Thrills Okocha As Attention Shifts To Tunisia After losing their first group match to The Netherlands, Africa’s champion, Senegal, yesterday came into the World Cup party by defeating host nation, Qatar 3-1 Al Thumama Stadium in a thrilling match. With three different Senegalese players finding the back of the net, Qatar is out of the tournament it is …

The Super Eagles are all set for a high-profile friendly with the Portugal national team in Lisbon on Thursday night. The Eagles will hope to show the world what they can do despite missing out on a slot at the World Cup starting in Qatar in less than 72 hours. Despite coming up against his home country, the Super Eagles coach, Jose …