Lionel Messi won the FIFA Men’s Player of the Year award on Monday with Megan Rapinoe bagging the women’s prize to cap a historic year for the United States’ World Cup icon.
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Nadal Takes Five-Set US Open Thriller For 19th Slam Title
Rafael Nadal captured his 19th career Grand Slam title in thrilling fashion on Sunday by winning the US Open final, outlasting Russia’s Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4 to seize his fourth crown in New York.
Canadian Teen Andreescu Topples Serena In US Open Final
Teenager Bianca Andreescu became Canada’s first Grand Slam singles champion Saturday with a rollercoaster 6-3, 7-5 win over 23-time major champion Serena Williams in the US Open final.
Eto’o Draws The Curtain On A Remarkable Career, Set For “New challenge”
Cameroon’s four-time African Player of the Year Samuel Eto’o announced his retirement on Saturday at the age of 38, declaring “I need a rest”.
Xenophobia: Madagascar Cancel Friendly Against South Africa
Madagascar has pulled out of Saturday’s planned friendly match hastily arranged by the South African Football Association after their initial opponent Zambia pulled out of the friendly a few days ago.
Ruthless Serena Earns 100th US Open Win To Reach Semi-Finals
Serena Williams earned her 100th win at the US Open on Tuesday with a brutal 6-1, 6-0 demolition of Chinese 18th seed Wang Qiang in just 44 minutes to set up a semi-final clash with Elina Svitolina.
Van Dijk, Ronaldo, Messi Shortlisted For FIFA Player Of The Year Award
Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk is on the shortlist to add FIFA’s best player award to his UEFA Men’s Player of the Year honour.
BREAKING: Virgil van Dijk Named UEFA Player Of The Year
Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk won the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award on Thursday, edging out Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, while Lucy Bronze took the women’s prize.
FIFA Bans Siasia For Life Over Match Fixing
Former Super Eagles great and maanger, Samson Siasia has been banned for life by FIFA after being found guilty over bribery and manipulation of matches, a statement from the world football governing body’s independent Ethics Committee said on Friday.
Adrian The Hero As Liverpool Beat Chelsea On Penalties To Win Super Cup
Stand-in goalkeeper Adrian was the hero as his save from Tammy Abraham allowed Liverpool to beat Chelsea 5-4 on penalties and win the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday after a richly entertaining match in Istanbul finished 2-2 at the end… Read More ›
Monaco Sign Nigeria’s Henry Onyekuru For 17m Euros
Monaco have signed Nigeria international Henry Onyekuru on a five-year-deal from Everton, the French club announced on Monday.
Klopp, Salah, Mane Lead Nominations For FIFA Best Awards
Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp and three players — Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk — headed nominations released Wednesday for the FIFA Best awards that will be presented in Milan on September 23.
