Finally, Lionel Messi’s glorious career is crowned with a FIFA World Cup title! That was made possible at the Lusail Iconic Stadium as the 22nd edition of the competition ended in Qatar with the superstar striking twice in the game. Argentina and defending champions France ended extra time 3-3, but the South Americans prevailed 4-2 in the eventual shootouts. Argentina …

“No matter where you’re from, your dreams are valid”. Morocco’s spectacular World Cup performance has given an unprecedented public relations boost to Africa and the entire Arab world. What the continent of Africa could not get from diplomacy, oil, gold and all the money in the Arab kingdoms, it is getting for free at the feet of Morocco’s football players. …

By Yemi Sodeeq, Sportspro News The Atlas Lions of Morroco have been commended for becoming the first Africa side to qualify for the semi-final of the FIFA World Cup. The Atlas Lions defeated Portugal 1-0 in the quarter-final played at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha on Saturday. After the historic game, the CEO and Publisher of Sportspro News, Bayour Issah …

Morocco, Africa’s first side in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup, will square off on Wednesday with France in Qatar 2022. In the last quarterfinals of the tournamet, the defending champions stopped England 2-1 to reach the last four. Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni opened scoring in the 17th minute through Antoine Griezmann. Harry Kane leveled from the spot …

Morocco have broken the jinx! For the first time in the 92-year history of the FIFA World Cup, which is into its 22nd edition, an African side have reached the semifinals of the competition. The Atlas Lions did the job on Saturday in Qatar, thanks to the only goal of the match by forward Youssef En-Nesyri in the 42nd minute. …

Money and football. Beauty and the beast. No other event on earth comes remotely close to the World Cup in terms of viewership, attendance, talent, nationalism, and sheer magic. The World Cup is the ultimate celebration and dramatization of the beautiful game. The economics of the World Cup also add up to an equally dizzying spectacle. The 2022 Qatar World …

Shooting Stars earned a place in the final of the maiden NPFL-Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation pre-season tournament after holding out for a nil all draw with leaders, Enyimba. Four clubs — Rangers, Enyimba, Shooting Stars and Bendel Insurance — are involved in the invitational tournament. The matches were watched by the Minister for Youths and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare; Nigeria …

Rangers did not start the NPFL/DMF preseason Super Cup 2022 tournament the way they wanted as they were set back by the 71st minute, Elijah Akanni’s goal for neighbours, Enyimba at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, Ogun state on Tuesday. The cagy but entertaining encounter saw the Aba side dictate the pace of the game early in the first half …

Morocco break the jinx and qualify for the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup for the first time. The Atlas Lions beat 2010 champions Spain 3-0 on penalties in Qatar after both sides ended 120 minutes of football without a goal. This is an improvement on Morocco’s Round of 16 elimination at Mexico 1986 where they were beaten by Germany …

Senegal have history on their sight. The first time Asia hosted the FIFA World Cup, the Teranga Lions made Africa proud by shocking the world to reach the quarterfinals in Korea/Japan 2002. It was the continent’s second time at that stage after Roger Milla-inspired Cameroon broke the jinx at Italia 1990. When they go up against the Three Lions of …