Cristiano Ronaldo may yet play another World Cup with Portugal, his sister has hinted. Ronaldo became the only player in history to have scored in five World Cups when he netted in Portugal’s opening game against Ghana, but the five-time Ballon d’Or later found himself on the bench and was …
Read More »Cummins injury raises awkward captain question
Australian captain Pat Cummins will await results of scans on an injured quadriceps before deciding whether he can line up in the next Test match. Cummins pulled up lame on day four at Perth Stadium, and he did not bowl a single over on Sunday as the Aussies clinched a …
Read More »Qatar 2022: Captain America, the World Cup’s breakout star and more to look out for when Nertherlands take on USA
One team is bound to fail in this quest as a deep run into the competition is certainly going to spell doom for the other. Who will take the day and create an unhealthy atmosphere of national tension for the other? We would all live to know. Netherlands vs. United …
Read More »Day 10 Roundup: Senegal rep Africa, Captain America strike Iran down, England punish ‘younger brothers’
All four teams who needed extra points to secure their spots in the round of 16 with already qualified France, Brazil and Portugal, won their games against Qatar, Ecuador, Wales and Iran. Below is a round-up of day 10 of the competition. Ecuador 1-2 Senegal In Al Rayyan, Senegal booked …
Read More »Quiz! Can you name every England captain since 1966?
10 minutes on the clock, 55 players to guess. Remember to tweet your scores @FourFourTwo (opens in new tab) – after you’re done, challenge your pals to see how their brains size up against yours… NOW TRY Quiz! Can you name the 2020/21 Premier League managers, captains, biggest signings and scorers? The England captain has to be different …
Read More »Samoa captain learns final fate for ugly tackle
Samoa captain Junior Paulo has escaped a Rugby League World Cup suspension for the second time in a week. The hulking Parramatta prop was let off without a ban by the match review committee for a lifting tackle on England’s Tom Burgess. Paulo was sin-binned during the semi final and …
Read More »Burkina Faso army captain announces overthrow of military government
A Burkina Faso army captain on Friday September 30, announced the ouster of military leader Paul-Henri Damiba and the suspension of the country’s constitution and transitional charter in a statement read on national television. Army Captain Ibrahim Traoré said a group of officers had decided to remove Damiba due to his …
Read More »Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa undergoes successful surgery
The 29-year-old pulled out of the Super Eagles of Nigeria squad for the international friendly game against the Desert Foxes of Algeria due to injury. Musa took to social media on Wednesday, September 28 to give an update on his health status. The forward who recently signed with Turkish Super …
Read More »Chelsea legend and ex-Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi retires from football at 35 after 20 years of professional career.
Chelsea legend and ex-Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel has announced his retirement from football at the age of 35. The former Nigerian international took to Instagram on Tuesday, September 27, to announce his decision to hang up his boots with a lengthy statement. The legendary midfielder’s message read: “There …
Read More »Too much fun in one night as Cruise Crew emergence winners of Captain Morgan BBN task
#FeatureByCaptain Morgan: It was all shades of fun, intrigue and playful adventure as the Big brother Naija task powered by the deliciously golden and ultra-smooth premium spirit drink, Captain Morgan, on the 22nd of September 2022 came to an end with Cruise crew emerging Champions, winning the grand prize of …
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