The Current World Cup trophy Designer, Silvio Gazzaniga dies at age 95

Italian sculptor, Silvio Gazzaniga who designed and created the current version of the FIFA World Cup trophy has died at the age of 95. Silvio designed the trophy in 1971. He was found dead in his sleeping bed on Monday October 31 following series of minor ailment.

A released statement from his son, Giorgio, announced his father’s demise. ‘He just didn't wake up this morning. It was a peaceful death.’

Barcelona stars boycott La Liga award ceremony because their coach wasn’t nominated in the ‘Best Coach’ category

Barcelona stars were all absent at the 2015-16 La Liga award ceremony simply because their coach Luis Enrique wasn't nominated for the best coach of the season category.

Antoine Griezmann emerge ’Best La Liga player of 2015-2016 Season

Atletico Madrid and France striker, Antoine Griezmann has been crowned the best La Liga player for the 2015 -16 season.

The 25 year old, whose performance was super impressive last season, scoring 22 goals out of 38 appearances for the Spanish giant was announced as the winner at the glittering awards ceremony which took place in Valencia on Monday, while his fellow teammates, Jan Oblak, Diego Godin and his coach Diego Simeone also went home with awards. See the full list after the cut…

Photo: Super Eagles celebrate victory as they defeat Zambia 2-1

Super Eagle of Nigeria defeated Zambia 2 goals to 1 in their third leg of Africa world cup qualification match play today. the celebrating eagle took a photo shoot.

See Stunning Photo Of Daniel Amokachi 'The Bull' With his twin sons in Turkey

Daniel Amokachi popularly called "The Bull", former Super Eagles player  who was discovered while playing for Ranchers Bees by Nigerian the then national team coach Clemens Westerhof  was recently pictured with his twin sons, Kalim and Nazim who both play for top Turkish football club, BJK Besiktas.

Football Legend Leo Messi Shares a Stunning Photo Of His Beautiful Family

Ghana dropped to 43 in the latest FIFA rankings

Ghana has been on Thursday, September 15 released the latest FIFA ranking is largely reduced.
Black Star has dropped by the eight point i.e from 35 to 43 can not choose to pay their highest point, Rwanda African countries in the last World Cup qualifiers and a friendly loss to Russia.
The decline came in the country declined 91 points accumulated points.

Football: Newly Super Eagles Coach rejects House Given To Him in Abuja, Says it's Too Big

The 63-year-old German, the newly super eagle signed coach, recently inspected the house which was rented for him by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in Jabi, FCT, and insisted that the apartment is too big that he would prefer a smaller apartment.

Football: Former Super Eagle Skipper Kanu Nwankwo, Loses His Mother, Susan Kanu Iheme

Former Super Eagle skipper and Arsenal striker, Kanu Nwankwo is bereaved. What a painful lost! The footballer, founder of Kanu heart foundation has just lost his mom, Susan Kanu Iheme. Report had it that she died on the September, 7th in Owerri at a ripe age. May her soul rest in peace.

Arsenal Star Contradicts Manager Wenger Over Man Utd Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic

                               

Bellerin is tipped for start for Arsenal against PSG tomorrow in the Champions League.

PSG have endured a mixed start to the season - their first campaign without Ibrahimovic, who moved to Manchester United this summer, in four years.

Super Eagle Taye Taiwo Shares Photo With His Kids

                                 Happy family...

Former Liverpool ladies Asisat Oshoala Unveiled As Nairabet Ambassador

Arsenal Ladies and Super Falcons forward star, Asisat Oshoala has been named as the latest brand ambassador of leading sports betting company in Nigeria, NairaBET.com. Asisat, who was the best player and was the highest goal scorer at the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Canada was unveiled at NairaBET headquarters in Lekki lagos, Nigeria last weekend.

Argentine model Xoana Gonzalez has lifted the lid on Lionel Messi’s bedroom life

Lionel Messi’s year could get worse, thanks to Xoana Gonzalez’s confession on TV.

Argentine model Xoana Gonzalez has lifted the lid on Lionel Messi’s bedroom life. In an interview with a Peruvian TV show called ‘the value of truth’ Gonzalez (below) described the bedroom experience with the 29-year-old as ‘having s*x with a dead body.’

The indomitable Spirit Of Nigerians Is Alive – President Buhari

President Buhari has said that the victory of the Golden Eaglets over Mali in the final match of 2015 Under-17 FIFA World Cup tournament in Chile on Sunday clearly indicated the indomitable spirit of Nigerians was still active.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the president congratulated the team, saying that they had made Nigerians proud.

According to him, the victory also showed that the country was making steady progress to occupy its pride of place in the world affairs.

Eva Carneiro To Filed A Legal Claim Against Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho is to be the subject of an individual legal claim from former Chelsea team doctor Eva Carneiro in addition to the action she is bringing against the club for constructive dismissal, it can be revealed.

Legal papers will be served on Mourinho this week as part of separate but connected claims against him and against the club.

Ghana Captain Asamoah Gyan Has Been Named Africa’s Highest Paid Footballer

Asamoah Gyan has been named as Africa’s highest paid footballer, the Ghana captain’s staggering £226,923.07 ($350,000 or GH¢1.429,615.03) a week salary in China placing him just above Ivory Coast captain, Yaya Toure who earns £220,000.00 weekly.

This was revealed by UK based website, Thekingmaker.me’s ratings of 200 best paid footballers in the world today in a list that included highest paid football coaches as well.

Gyan is number 6 in the world behind Lionel Messi (£313,461.00), Cristiano Ronaldo (£288,000.00), Wayne Rooney (£285,000.00), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (£275,000.00) and (Gareth Bale £256,000.00) with Yaya Toure just coming in at number 7.

Former Chelsea Team Doctor Eva Carneiro, ‘To Sue Chelsea For Constructive Dismissal’

Former Chelsea team doctor Eva Carneiro is to sue the club for constructive dismissal, according to the Press Association.

PA reports that legal papers were served on the club this week which will trigger an employment tribunal – unless an out-of-court settlement can be agreed before a hearing takes place.

Carneiro refused to confirm or comment on the reports when asked by Sky Sports at an awards ceremony in London on Thursday evening.

Nigeria Eaglets Thrash Australia 6-0 To, Move Quarterfinals

In the on-going FIFA U-17 World Cup champions, Nigeria advanced to a quarter-final meeting against Brazil on the back of a hat-trick from the impressive Victor Osimhen, ending Australia’s run with a one-sided 6-0 victory in Vina Del Mar.
The tale of the first half was compacted into a three-minute period as Nigeria scored twice sandwiched either side of a gilt-edged opening for Australia.

It was 2-0 at the interval, and the game was still a contest until the final 17 minutes before Nigeria ran riot against an Australian side looking flat after surviving the ‘group of death’.

Russia Will Remain 2018 World Cup Hosts - Sepp Blatter

Suspended FIFA president Sepp Blatter has insisted Russia will not lose the right to host the 2018 World Cup.

Russia were awarded the chance to host international football’s biggest competition in 2010, winning the vote ahead of England as well as combined bids from Holland and Belgium and Spain and Portugal.

Earlier this month, Blatter was suspended along with UEFA president Michel Platini by FIFA’s ethics committee for 90 days as investigations continue over their conduct.

Wayne Rooney Granted Manchester United Testimonial

Manchester United have granted Wayne Rooney a testimonial after a campaign by supporters to honour their captain’s service to the club.

The game will take place on August 3 next year against yet-to-be-named opponents with Rooney donating all the profits from the match to the NSPCC, Alder Hey Childrens’ Hospital, Claire House Hospice, and the Manchester United Foundation through the newly-formed Wayne Rooney Foundation.

Rooney has scored 236 goals in 493 appearances since moving to Old Trafford.