Lionel Messi appreciated with a statue

Barcelona star Lionel Messi may have abruptly ended his international career after yet again losing out in the final of a major tournament, but that has not stopped Argentina from giving their due thanks to the attacker.

The Albiceleste lost to Chile on penalties in the Copa America final for the second year in a row, adding to the misery they suffered in the 2014 World Cup at the hands of Germany.

Jamie Vardy signs new 4year deal with Leicester worth £100k per week

Leicester city sensation Jamie Vardy has ended all speculation about his future by signing a new four year deal with Leicester City, the current English premier league champions, hereby ending all rumors linking him with a move to Arsenal. Announcing the news Vardy was staying at the club, a Leicester statement on their official website read;

Beautiful new photos of footballer, Asisat Oshoala playing football in high hills

 

The beautiful picture of Asisat Oshoala, The Super Falcons and Arsenal star player looking very elegant in her new photo shoot. See more photos after the cut...

Afghanistan women's team launches football kit with world's first built-in hijab

The groundbreaking kit - released on International Women’s Day - is the first ever branded national strip to incorporate a hijab.

Hummel’s owner Christian Stadil said: "We don't sponsor the biggest teams in the world, but we make partnerships with teams and clubs with a story to tell, like Afghanistan.

"We try to meet the Afghan people where they are, and right now that is by helping the women play football with or without a hijab."

Khalida Popal - the hugely popular ex-captain of the Afghanistan women’s football team - helped design the kit.

AFCON 2017 qualifiers: Siasia invites 42 players for Egypt

Coach Samson Siasia has invited 22 home –based professionals and 20 overseas –based players for Nigeria’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-take against the Pharaohs of Egypt this month.

Siasia, who was named last week as Super Eagles’ Head Coach, passionately appealed to all Nigerians, including the sporting media, to rally round the team and show belief as the Eagles host the Egyptians in Kaduna on Friday, March 25 and play away in Alexandria on Tuesday, March 29.

The 22 home –boys are expected to hit camp at the Bolton White Apartments, Abuja on Sunday, March 6 before the overseas –based boys arrive as from Sunday, March 20.

John Terry retires from Chelsea at end of season

It is still 15 games away to the end of the English Premier League, but Chelsea captain John Terry has hinted he will be leaving the club.

He dropped the bombshell on Sunday after the club decided not to renew his contract.

“I was in (for talks) last week before the Arsenal game and it is not going to be extended,” Terry, 35, told reporters after his side’s 5-1 win at second-tier Milton Keynes Dons in the FA Cup fourth round.

“It’s not going to be a fairytale ending. I’m not going to retire at Chelsea. It’s going to be elsewhere, which it took me a couple of days to get over.” But he ruled out playing for another premier league club.

Terry has made 696 appearances for Chelsea and is the club’s most successful captain, having won four Premier League titles, five FA Cups, three League Cups, the 2012 Champions League and the 2013 Europa League.

Cristiano Ronaldo: I will live like a king - and I will not be a coach

 World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed he will “live like a king” once his playing career comes to an end, but has ruled out a move into coaching when he hangs up his boots.

 Real Madrid’s all-time leading scorer is in action on Sunday as Los Blancos look to move level with eternal rivals Barcelona in the La Liga title race at Valencia.

 However, in a wide-ranging interview with Spanish newspaper El Mundo, he admitted football doesn’t always captivate his interest.

 “I have a top life, but I think I am going to enjoy it more when I finish my career, when I have time to do what I like,” he said.

 “This Saturday there is a boxing bout in Las Vegas and I would like to take my friends and family to see it, and I can’t because I don’t have time.

Enyimba F.C of Aba collect N30m for winning the Nigerian league

Enyimba football club of Aba have pocketed a whooping sum of N30m, the highest ever prize money for a Nigerian club after winning the 2014/2015 Glo Nigerian Professional Football league.

Club captain Chinedu Udoji met with the chairman of the League Management Company, Mallam Shehu Dikko at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos to collect a dummy check on Sunday. Enyimba topped the championship after they recorded 70 points from 38 matches and alongside Warri Wolves will represent Nigeria at the CAF Champions League.

Kidnappers of Samson Siasia's Mum Demand N150 Million Ransom Siasia

The abductors of the 72 year old mother of U-23 National team Coach Samson Siasia, Madam Beauty Siasia, has demanded N150 million ransom for her safe return.

The younger brother of Samson, Moses Siloko Siasia, who is also the Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM), in the December 5 election, made the disclosure while speaking with The Guardian in Yenagoa.

Moses disclosed that the family had opened channel of communication with the criminals. “We are communicating with them (abductors). It shall be well, we are dealing with it,” he said.

When asked if he thinks the abduction was targeted at his mother in order to distract him, he said: “If that was the plans, then it is bound to fail because I am now stronger in my resolve to come tops in the forthcoming Governorship election.

Mali 0 2 Nigeria U 17 World Cup Final Highlights 2015

Mali’s dream of lifting a first ever Fifa U17 World Cup faded in thin air in Viña del Mar as they crumbled 2-0 to Nigeria at the Estadio Sausalito. 

Second half strikes from Victor Osimhen and Funsho Bamgboye were all the Eaglets needed to become world champions for a record fifth time, and the second country to successfully defend their title after Brazil. 

The tournament's outstanding team failed to repeat the fluency and genius of their 3-1 semi-final romp against Mexico, but Emmanuel Amuneke’s team found two more sumptuous moment during the second half of game. 

Vincent Enyeama, Ahmed Musa make CAF Player of the Year list

Super Eagles’players, Ahmed Musa and Vincent Enyeama have made the Confederation of African Football (CAF) 2015 African Player of the Year Glo-CAF award list.

The list was released yesterday from the CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. Other players listed for the African Player of the Year Award includes England-based stars Riyad Mahrez from Algeria, Yannick Bolasie of DR Congo, Andre Ayew of Ghana, Mame Diouf from Senegal, Kenya’s Victor Wanyama and Gabon skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Reigning and African Player of the Year, Yaya Toure is also on a long list of nominees.

Footballer Lionel Messi to be tried in Spain on tax fraud charges: court

Argentina and Barcelona star Lionel Messi and his father Jorge are to stand trial on three counts of tax fraud that could carry prison sentences, a Spanish court confirmed on Thursday.

In a court filing, the judge in charge of the case rejected the request of the public prosecutor to try only the footballer’s father.

The pair were accused in 2013 of defrauding the taxman out of 4.16 million euros ($4.69 million) in taxes related to Messi’s image rights between 2007 and 2009 through the creation of fake companies in Belize and Uruguay.

New York City 4-4 Toronto: Frank Lampard watches on as David Villa fire on.

Never say die as the old Footballers are still relevant in the field of play.

This was the story of the New York captain David Villa, Villa fired the host ahead on 17 minutes, 

while Frank Lampard watched on from the stands alongside his fiancee Christine Bleakley.

Inter Milan considering swoop for Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel should Roberto Mancini's side miss out on Felipe Melo

As gentle and unnoticed as He is Mikel has played a very good role in Chelsea Team. 

Last season was a very challenging season for him, due to lack of playing time with the first team, following the brilliant form of fellow holding midfielder Nemanja Matic. According to DailyMail, Roberto Mancini is considering of signing the footballer if they fail to secure their first choice Galatasaray midfielder Felipe Melo.

Inasmuch as Mourinho will like to keep him in Chelsea, he knows it will be hard to try and persuade the 28 year old to settle for a place on the bench at Stanford bridge. 

Petr Cech Moves to Arsenal

According to the latest information provided by Sky sports, Arsenal agrees £10.9m fee with Chelsea for Petr Cech.

The talks between Arsenal and Chelsea about the top goalkeeper have been progressing for a long time.

The Guardian reports that personal terms have effectively been agreed between Cech and Arsenal with  £100,000 a week salary.

The most important point was the fee.  Chelsea wanted about £15m while Arsenal hoped to pay nearer £10m.

Enyeama To Face NFF Disciplinary Committee On Tuesday, As Onazi Is Fined $5000

Super Eagles and Lille goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama who said earlier this month that he will be retiring from Super Eagles after AFCON 2017 has been summoned by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF to appear before its disciplinary committee on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 or risk being sanctioned. Enyeama is expected to explain his remark against the NFF’s choice of Ahmadu Stadium, Kaduna, for Eagles Afcon qualifier against Chad played on June 13,2015.