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December 28, 2022

World Cup star Cody Gakpo joins Liverpool in record deal

Cody turned not a few heads at the Qatar 2022 World Cup with his superlative performance.

Cody Gakpo
December 23, 2022

André Onana quits Cameroon national team following World Cup fallout 

Onana was axed from the Cameroonian squad in Qatar following a fallout with Coach Rigobert Song and football federation president Samuel Etoo.

Andre Onana
December 22, 2022

Messi to stay with PSG for another year

The superstar has agreed on an extension by at least one season of his current contract, set to expire in the summer of 2023.

Lionel Messi
December 19, 2022

France striker Karim Benzema retires from international football

The former Olympique Lyonnais striker earned 97 caps and is fifth on France’s all-time goalscorer list with 37 goals.

Karim Benzema
December 18, 2022

Chaos as fans injure player, referee in Australian topflight league

The incident occurred during a game between Melbourne City and their arch rivals Melbourne Victory in the A-League.

A photo of Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover injured used to illustrate story.
December 15, 2022

100 arrested in Brussels after Morocco World Cup defeat

Police in Brussels arrested some 100 people amid clashes over the end of Morocco’s 2022 World Cup fairytale run, as the team was beaten 2-0 by France.

Fans clash with police in central Brussels, after Morocco lost 2-0 to France
December 14, 2022

Qatar 2022: France defeat Morocco to reach second consecutive World Cup finals

France will now defend the crown they won four years ago in Russia against Argentina on Sunday.

France v Morocco
December 13, 2022

Messi surpasses Batistuta to become Argentina’s all-time highest World Cup goalscorer

Messi, 35, had earlier equalled and broken Diego Maradona’s eight World Cup goal record.

Lionel Messi
December 13, 2022

Doctors say Pele getting better

He is “conscious and has stable vital signs,” according to a statement from the hospital.

Pele in Hospital.
December 12, 2022

Qatar 2022: Buhari praises Morocco for reaching World Cup semifinals

According to Mr Buhari, Morocco has made the continent proud with their grit and dexterity, giving hope that an African team can win the World Cup in Qatar.

A composite of Buhari and Morocco Team used to illustrate story.