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Joshua, Fury Must Win Comeback Bouts To Secure Blockbuster Showdown 0

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua must successfully navigate separate comeback fights this weekend to finally set up what is being billed as the biggest all-British heavyweight clash in boxing history. Fury returns to the ring today, July 24, against Polish veteran Mariusz Wach in a 10-round contest at the Max Muay Thai Stadium in Pattaya,

Pelé’s 1958 FIFA World Cup Final Shirt Sells For $4.9m 0

A shirt worn by Brazilian football icon Pelé during the 1958 FIFA World Cup final has been sold for $4.9 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York, making it the second most expensive football jersey ever sold. The historic sale places the shirt behind only the Argentina jersey worn by Diego Maradona during the

CAF Opens Bidding Process For 2028, 2032 And 2036 AFCON Tournaments 0

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially opened the bidding process for the hosting rights of the 2028, 2032 and 2036 editions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), inviting interested member associations and governments to submit expressions of interest. The announcement marks the beginning of a competitive race among African nations seeking to

18 Historic Records As Messi, Ronaldo, Kane Shine At 2026 World Cup 0
- SLIDE, SPORTS
- July 3, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has produced a string of historic milestones, with players, teams, coaches and goalkeepers rewriting the tournament’s record books. The expanded competition has seen established stars, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane, further cement their places in football history with record-breaking performances. Newsworld reports that several national teams have
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Messi Breaks World Cup Goals Record In Argentina Clash With Austria 0
- SPORTS
- June 23, 2026
Lionel Messi is now the leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring a stunner in Argentina’s group-stage clash against Austria on Monday, June 22. Lionel Messi scored in the 38th minute at Dallas Stadium, finishing first time from a Facundo Medina pass that flew into the bottom-left corner beyond Austria goalkeeper Alexander Schlager. The
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Dangote Explains Why He Abandoned Plan To Buy Arsenal 0
- SLIDE, SPORTS
- May 14, 2026
Nigerian billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote has revealed why he eventually abandoned his long-standing ambition of purchasing Arsenal F.C. despite being one of the club’s most passionate supporters. Dangote disclosed that his decision was driven primarily by the need to focus on completing the massive Dangote Refinery project, which required enormous financial commitment and strategic attention.
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