2018 FIFA World Cup

South African Comedian Trevor Noah is not having the best of days as he has been accused of playing the race card after he claimed Africa won the World Cup - because of the overwhelming number of black players in the French national team.…

A large hearted Kylian Mbappe has opted to donate his earnings from France's triumphant 2018 FIFA World Cup campaign to charityNC. According to L'Equipe, the 19 year old Paris Saint-Germain star, who scored as France beat…

FC Barcelona announced a record income for the club with the board of directors closing the accounts corresponding to the 2017-18 season at €914 million (£809m/$1.07b). Helped by their larger than life Camp Nou stadium,  On the field,…

Super Eagles star Ahmed Musa's goal against Iceland has been shortlisted for the Goal of the Tournament Award at the just concluded FIFA World Cup in Russia. All sorts of goals were scored at the tournament, including own goals,…

President Muhammadu Buhari has given orders to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chief Geoffrey Onyeama, and Minister of State, Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, to begin, with immediate effect, the process of repatriating Nigerians stranded in…

For the Fourth World Cup in a row, the losing goalkeeper either plays, or has played for Monaco. This funny but strange trend started in 2006 when the then Monaco goalkeeper Fabian Barthez reached the World Cup final with France. The…

Following in the footsteps past winners like Lionel Messi, Diego Forlan, Zinadin Zidane, Luca Modric has been named as the best player of this summer's World Cup after the Croatia star picked up the Golden Ball award. The Real Madrid…

The former Tottenham midfielder has played a pivotal part in his nation's amazing run to the World Cup final and is in contention for the Golden Ball This could be the year that the Ballon d'Or duopoly finally ends. For the past decade,…

The Nigerian national team has lost on receiving $70,000 each after failing to advance to the last 16 at the World Cup competitions currently ongoing at Russia. The Super eagles were close to securing a spot at the last eleven until…

Belgium were on Tuesday evening defeated by France after Samuel Umtiti scored a 51st-minute goal which sent Les Blues into the final of the World Cup. France are now set to contest for the World Cup title with either England or Croatia.…

Russian President, Vladimir Putin has reacted to his country's 4-3 penalty loss to Croatia in the ongoing World Cup. According to Russia's coach, Stanislav Cherchesov, the president called in at the end of the game in Sochi to commend…

The 2018 World Cup hosts, Russia, were defeated by Croatia after a 4-3 penalty shoot-out in Sochi. Barcelona midfielder, Ivan Rakitic took the deciding penalty that paved Croatia's way to the semifinals to compete against England.…

For the first time in 28 years, England have qualified for the semi finals of the World Cup after defeating Sweden 2-0. Harry Maguire scored in the 30th minute and Dele Alli added another in the 58th minute to help Gareth Southgate secure…

Belgium won their quarterfinal game against Brazil to secure a spot in the semi finals of the ongoing FIFA World Cup on Friday night. Fernandinho scored a 16th-minute own goal and Kevin De Bruyne scored a stunner for Belgium's second of…

Brazilian defender, Danilo Luiz da Silva who was added to the team squad as a replacement for Dani Alves has been ruled out of further participation in the World Cup following a severe left ankle injury. The 26-year-old defender is…

The Colombian team were defeated by England on penalties after a 1-1 regulation time scoreline. The English team's victory over Colombia has earned them a spot in the quarterfinals after winning a 5- 4 penalty shootout win. England…

Belgium romped to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Japan on Monday night despite falling to a shock 2-0 deficit earlier in the game. Watch the highlights below:

Croatia beat Denmark in a 3-2 penalty shootout on Sunday night, causing Denmark to crash out of the ongoing 2018 FIFA World Cup. Denmark's Mathias Jorgensen scored first but the scoreline was levelled by Croatia's Mario Mandzukic at the…

Spain have crashed out of the 2018 World Cup, losing to hosts Russia  3-4 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 at regulation time. Russia's Sergei Ignashevich scored a 12th-minute own goal to put Spain ahead before Artem Dzyuba…

Portugal's hope of claiming the World Cup title has been shattered as Uruguayan forward Edinson Cavani scored two goals to ensure his team advanced to the quarterfinals of the ongoing World Cup. Although Pepe scored in the 55th minute, it…

The Albiceleste of Argentina have crashed out of the World Cup after failing to defeat France. The intense match had both teams giving it all they had with France proving that they wanted the World Cup title more as they scored 4 goals…

Panama were on Thursday night defeated by Tunisia who fought back to secure their first victory in the World Cup finals in 40 years. The match which ended with a 1-2 scoreline had Panama exit the tournament without a single point.…

The Three Lions of England were defeated by Belgium courtesy of a goal from Adnan Januzaj. Januzaj, a former Manchester United winger, scored early in the second half in a game that decided the group G winners. Watch the highlights…