GIANLUCA Prestianni could miss Argentina’s opening World Cup matches after FIFA extended his six-game suspension for homophobic conduct on Wednesday to have worldwide effect. The Benfica winger was handed the …
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Vinicius wins The Best FIFA prize as Ancelotti, Garnacho bag awards
by Nurudeen Obalola 1 minutes readVinicius Jr has been voted The Best FIFA Men’s Player of the Year for 2024 ahead of Rodri. He was presented with the prize at the The Best FIFA Awards …
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman is up for the challenge of leading Atalanta out against UEFA Champions League holders Real Madrid in a league phase clash in Bergamo tonight.
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The Best FIFA Awards: Rodri, Vinicius, Messi nominated, Onuachu up for Puskas prize
by Nurudeen Obalola 4 minutes readBallon d’Or winner Rodri, Vinicius and Lionel Messi are among the nominees for The Best FIFA Men’s Player of the Year award for 2024.
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FULL LIST: Lookman, Rodri, Ronaldo, Messi, Vinicius nominated for Globe Soccer Awards
by Nurudeen Obalola 1 minutes readSuper Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the 2024 Globe Soccer Awards Best Men’s Player prize. The 27-year-old Nigeria and Atalanta star
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UCL FINAL: Vinicius eyes more Real success, inspired by Pele, LeBron, Ronaldo
by Nurudeen Obalola 3 minutes readReal Madrid star Vinicius Jr is driven by the desire to win another continental title as his side face Borussia Dortmund in tomorrow night’s UEFA Champions League final in London.
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Asisat Oshoala nominated for Ballon d’Or, vies with Rashford, Vinicius
by Nurudeen Obalola 1 minutes readASISAT Oshoala has been nominated for one of the categories of the prestigious Ballon d’Or award, with Marcus Rashford and Vinicius Jr among the other nominees for the same honour. …
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Vinicius Jr to lead new anti-racism committee as FIFA takes tougher stance
by Nurudeen Obalola 2 minutes readVINICIUS JR has been appointed by FIFA to lead a special anti-racism committee made of players, Reuters has reported. The Brazil and Real Madrid forward has been the target of …
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Oliseh, Xavi condemn racist attack on Vinicius, call for drastic action
by Nurudeen Obalola 2 minutes readFORMER Nigeria captain Sunday Oliseh and Barcelona manager Xavi have both spoke up against the racist abuse aimed at Vinicius Jr. The Real Madrid forward was subjected to racist chants …
REAL Madrid forward Vinicius Jr has declared that “racism is normal in La Liga” after he was subjected to racist chants by opposition fans last night. The Brazilian was eventually …