Category: Starnews Sport
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Why 2022 World Cup was rigged to help Messi, Argentina win – Van Gaal
Former head coach of the Netherlands, Louis van Gaal, has claimed that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar was rigged in order to help Lionel Messi finally lift the trophy. Messi scored twice in the final to help his country beat France 4-2 on penalties at Lusail Stadium. Before then, the 36-year-old shone as they…
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Super Falcons ranks 10th best team in 2023 WWC
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been ranked the 10th best team at the just concluded 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The nine-time African champions were unbeaten in the group stage finishing second behind co-hosts Australia. The West Africans were however eliminated in the Round of 16, losing 4-2 on penalties to the Three Lionesses of England.…
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UEFA fines Chelsea over FFP breach, bans Juventus from European competitions
UEFA has fined Chelsea €10 million (£8.5m) for Financial Fair Play (FFP) breaches. The breaches arose when Roman Abramovich was still the owner of the Premier League club. The Blues admit they provided incomplete financial information to the game’s European governing body. The club’s new owners, led by Todd Boehly, noticed the breaches and quickly…
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BREAKING: Nigeria defeats Australia 3-2 in second group Women’s World Cup
The Matildas have lost their second group stage match at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with Nigeria coming out on top at Brisbane’s Lang Park on Thursday night. The Australian team scored the first goal of the match during additional time in the first half, but the opposing Super Falcons scored three goals –…
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Emefiele: NBA Calls for Sanction Against DSS, NCoS Officers Over clash at Lagos Court
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has condemned the altercation between the Department of State Services and the Nigerian Correctional Service at a Lagos High Court on Tuesday over who to take custody of the embattled ex-governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Yakubu Maikyau, SAN, the President of NBA, disclosed this…
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How Falcons fared against Canada
Super Falcons captain, Chiamaka Nnadozie made a penalty save to earn the Falcons a crucial point in their opening game against Canada. PUNCH Sports Extra rates how Randy Waldrum’s team performed in the encounter at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium Chiamaka Nnadozie The 22-year-old was the hero for the Falcons after saving Christine Sinclair’s penalty in the…
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SPORTS: Latest Transfer Updates
By Miracle Ogunde Wolfsburg have submitted new bid today for Lovro Majer worth €18m plus add ons, which is potentially up to €22/25m package with sell on clause included. Rennes have however, rejected the proposal. Moussa Diaby has said yes to Aston Villa and will join on €50m deal. Diaby turned down huge bid from…
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Tobi Amusan charged with anti-doping violation
Women’s hurdles world record-holder, Tobi Amusan, on Wednesday said she has been charged with an alleged anti-doping rule violation, casting doubt on her participation in next month’s world championships. “Today the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has charged me with an alleged rule violation for having 3 missed tests in 12 months,” she said in a…
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PSG prepare €120m Osimhen bid
Paris Saint-Germain are preparing to launch a second bid of €120m for Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. The French champions had their initial offer of €100m for Osimhen rejected in June. While the new bid falls short of Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis’ valuation, it still surpasses the offers put forth…
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Oshoala makes 2023 Women Ballon D’or Nominee list
Nigerian football star and Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala, has been named as a nominee for the prestigious 2023 Ballon d’Or Award. The announcement was made by France Football, the organiser of the award, via its official Twitter handle on July 7. Oshoala has been nominated in the Socrates Award category, which recognises outstanding solidarity…