Maradona ‘fine’ after health scare
Napoli legend Diego Maradona has assured that he is ‘fine’ after suffering a health scare during Argentina’s 2-1 win against Nigeria. Maradona was seen by a doctor midway through Tuesday’s…
Napoli legend Diego Maradona has assured that he is ‘fine’ after suffering a health scare during Argentina’s 2-1 win against Nigeria. Maradona was seen by a doctor midway through Tuesday’s…
Croatia were already through, but goals from Milan Badelj and Ivan Perisic ensured they win the group too, as Iceland paid for poor finishing. They will now face Denmark in…
Argentina scraped through to the Round of 16 after Lionel Messi broke his drought and Marcos Rojo scored a stunning late winner. Argentina scraped through to the Round of 16…
Pilloried for big misses in even bigger games, Argentina in crisis suddenly find themselves looking to Gonzalo Higuain, writes Adam Digby. After two years in which Pipita discovered there's more…
Gonzalo Higuain is expected to push Sergio Aguero on to the bench with a change of system, as Argentina deny a coup against Jorge Sampaoli. It has been a disastrous…
There are extraordinary reports of a ‘coup’ within the Argentina squad to oust Coach Jorge Sampaoli and he could be fired before the Nigeria game. The Seleccion are in crisis…
Nigeria blew World Cup Group D wide open, with a 2-0 win over Iceland in Volgograd. Argentina were thrashed 3-0 by Croatia last night, leaving the Albiceleste staring down the…
Mario Mandzukic was decisive as Croatia beat Nigeria 2-0, forcing an own goal and earning a penalty converted by Luka Modric. There were three Serie A players in the Croatian…
Mario Mandzukic will bring the same grit and determination that has helped him become a Juventus fan favourite, writes Michelle Osei Bonsu. The Bianconeri star has been transformed into a left-sided…
Nigeria have named their 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup, including Joel Obi and Crotone striker Simy. The Super Eagles will be in the same group as Argentina, Croatia…
Diego Armando Maradona declared he “wants to return” as the Coach of Argentina following a 4-2 friendly defeat to Nigeria. The Napoli legend made the bold claim on Instagram by…
Today is the 41st birthday of former Inter striker and Nigeria international Nwankwo Kanu. The tall forward joined the Nerazzurri from Ajax in 1996, but medical tests revealed a heart…
Peter Ruffai, the Nigeria goalkeeper in the 1994 World Cup, sent a message to “legend” Roberto Baggio about that dramatic late Italy goal. The Azzurri were on the verge of…
Former Lazio midfielder Ogenyi ‘Eddy’ Onazi’s father is in hospital after being attacked by machete-wielding robbers. The 23-year-old Nigerian revealed his father was ambushed inside his own home by men…
Lazio’s team doctor confirms Miroslav Klose will be fit to face Palermo, but hits out at handling of Eddy Onazi. The latter has been ruled out after aggravating an injury…
Nigeria have fined Lazio midfielder Ogenyi ‘Eddy’ Onazi after his “unprofessional” red card against Chad. The player was sent off for lashing out an elbow and received a two-match ban.…
Milan-owned Nnamdi Oduamadi turns down a Latina loan extension, but confirms “there are many teams interested.” The Nigerian international was purchased in full by the Rossoneri in May 2011, but…
Sampdoria forward Stefano Okaka almost gave up on football, thanked Antonio Cassano, would only play for Italy and transforms into “a beast” on the field. The 25-year-old made his Serie…
Lazio and Nigeria midfielder Ogenyi ‘Eddy’ Onazi said this “is not the right moment for the Premier League.” Currently in Africa on international duty, Onazi spoke to Nigerian media Sl10.ng…
Lazio have reportedly agreed a contract extension with Nigeria international Ogenyi ‘Eddy’ Onazi. The 21-year-old midfielder has been in the senior squad since July 2012 and his current contract is…