Saturday, July 11, 2026

Victor Olorunfemi

Victor Olorunfemi is a sports reporter with Peoples Gazette. Prior to working with The Gazette, he was with Sports247 Nigeria, a grassroots football news platform. He is on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram @herovicofficial
July 9, 2026

Outrage as Zimbabwean husband flees UK after alleged murder of wife, daughters

The case has caused outrage on social media, with many calling for discussion about violence against black women.

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma
July 8, 2026

Egypt accuse FIFA of fixing World Cup after controversial Argentina defeat; demands referee’s expulsion 

“The referee was really not fair. Not fair. The referee was not fair,” Zico stated.

Egypt accuse FIFA of fixing World Cup after controversial Argentina defeat
July 8, 2026

FIFA probes racist abuse against IShowSpeed during Argentina vs Cape Verde match 

FIFA probes racist abuse against IShowSpeed during Argentina vs Cape Verde match

FIFA logo and IShowSpeed
July 8, 2026

Trump says ceasefire with Iran over as U.S. launches fresh strikes

IRGC disclosed on Wednesday that it targeted U.S. military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait and that it had shot down a U.S. MQ-9 drone.

United States President Donald Trump
July 7, 2026

Messi’s redemption inspires Argentina to stunning World Cup comeback win over Egypt

Argentina will face the winner of the round-of-16 match between Colombia and Switzerland for a place in the semifinals.

July 7, 2026

“You are despicable, unworthy of your position,” France star Mbappé attacks Paraguayan senator Amarilla over racial abuse

Ms Amarilla described Mbappe as a colonized Cameroonian, pretending to be French, resentful, newly rich, arrogant, and ugly.

Senator Celeste Amarilla
July 7, 2026

Teary Ronaldo says World Cup career over as Spain beat Portugal

“It’s been my last World Cup, yes. But now I will have time to think, stay with my family, and life continues,” said Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo
July 6, 2026

I instructed FIFA disciplinary committee to review Balogun’s red card after Trump called: Infantino

Mr Infantino claimed the discussion with Mr Trump was a routine part of his responsibilities.

President
July 6, 2026

If Belgium beat U.S. at World Cup without Balogun playing, I’ll say it was rigged like 2020 election, says Trump

“I feel we have to have all the best players on the field. You can’t take the best players,” Mr Trump said.

United States President Donald Trump
July 6, 2026

I told FIFA president Infantino to review Balogun’s red card, referee is suspect: Trump

Balogun was cleared to play in the next game against Belgium after FIFA reviewed his red card and lifted his one-match ban.

United States President Donald Trump