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The YNaija Cover – the 10th of April
Follow the link to read story on YNaija: The Late 5: Court gives Evans last chance to get lawyer ...
#WorldCup Roundup: Kylian Mbappe tears Argentina apart to hand France quarter final spot
Kylian Mbappe was the star of the show as France ran riot over an Argentina side in a 4-3 victory ...
#WorldCup 2018: Iwobi, Ronaldo, Messi… Here are the top content shared on Facebook
Facebook today released some Sub-Saharan Africa focused statistics on the top content shared on its platform since the World Cup ...
#WorldCup 2018: Messi’s underwhelming Argentina falls to the sword against Croatia | France qualify at the expense of Peru
There was nothing Lionel Messi could do as Argentina were utterly outclassed and defeated 3-0 against a better Croatian team. ...
Cristiano Ronaldo wins his fifth Ballon d’Or
Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d’Or 2017 award, beating the likes of Lionel Messi and Neymar to lift one of the biggest individual prizes in ...
Messi extends contract, to stay at Barcelona until 2021
Argentine superstar, Lionel Messi has extended his contract with Barcelona until 2021. The club announced this on Saturday, after the agreement ...
We’ve a game plan with or without Messi – Super Eagles coach, Rohr
With or without Lionel Messi, the Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr has said his team are ready to take on ...
2018 World Cup: Argentina’s ambassador to Russia calls for calm despite Messi poster
Argentina‘s ambassador to Russia, Ricardo Lagorio, has reassured fans that next year’s World Cup will be safe. Why it matters: A ...
ISIS wants to blow up the World Cup and they’re starting with Messi
In the wake of the euphoria emanating from the anticipation of the greatest football Mundial in Russia next summer, ISIS ...
BREAKING: Real Madrid Twitter account just announced the signing of Barcelona’s Messi
The official Twitter account of Real Madrid FC has been hacked. The hackers announced the signing of Barcelona FC striker, ...
Lionel Messi extends contract with Barcelona to 2021
Argentine star, Lionel Messi has agreed to a four-year contract extension which will keep him at Barcelona until the summer ...
Lionel Messi weds childhood sweetheart in lavish ceremony
Football star Lionel Messi has married his childhood sweetheart, Antonella Roccuzzo in a lavish wedding in Argentina. Over 250 guests ...
Tax Fraud: “We have confidence in Cristiano Ronaldo” – Real Madrid
Spanish giants, Real Madrid, have on Wednesday said they have confidence in the star player, Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo, just like ...
Cristiano Ronaldo accused of €14m tax fraud
Real Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo, has reportedly defrauded the Spanish taxman of more than €14 million, according to the Madrid ...
FIFA overturns Messi four-game international ban
by Azeez Adeniyi World football governing body, FIFA, on Friday overturned the four-game ban against Barcelona star Lionel Messi for ...
The YNaija Cover this evening – the 28th of March
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Senate suspends confirmation of INEC RECs ...
FIFA hands Lionel Messi four-match ban
by Dolapo Adelana Football governing body, FIFA has banned Argentina captain, Lionel Messi for four matches. The FIFA Disciplinary Committee ...
“Lionel Messi is a rival because …” – Ronaldo
Real Madrid forward and World best player, Cristiano Ronaldo has said it is unfair to compare him with Argentina’s Lionel ...
Ronaldo wins FIFA World Best Player
Real Madrid and Portuguese forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the 2016 World Best Player at the maiden Best FIFA ...
BREAKING: Ronaldo wins 2016 Ballon d’Or ahead of Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo has won the 2016 Ballon d’Or ahead for the fourth time ahead of Barcelona’s Lionel Messi. He was ...
Messi, Ronaldo, Griezmann shortlisted for FIFA player award
World football governing body, FIFA on Friday announced the 3-man nominee for the Best FIFA Men’s Player award. Lionel Mess ...
Ballon D’or: Ronaldo, Messi, Greizmann make 30-man shortlist
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona striker Lionel Messi are two of the top players to make the 2016 ...
Just In: Messi returns to international football
Lionel Messi has reversed his decision to retire from international football, saying he loves Argentina “too much”. The Barcelona playmaker ...
Ronaldo, Bale and Greizmann make UEFA top 3, not Messi
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has been dropped in the final shortlist released by UEFA in its top three players for ...
Chelsea reportedly in talks to sign Messi
As the summer transfer season intensifies, the Sun reports that Chelsea owner, Roman Abramvoich had a meeting with Lionel Messi‘s father, ...
Pep Guardiola insists Messi is staying at Barcelona
New Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola has dismissed the possibility of luring Lionel Messi from Barcelona during his tenure. Guardiola ...
Opinion: Lionel Messi – the curse of being so good
By Ololade Ajekigbe1 “Just because we’re magic doesn’t mean we’re not real”- Jesse Williams I had a fairly difficult time ...
How Chile defeated Argentina to win another ‘Copa America’ trophy (WATCH)
For Chile, the last two championship finals against Argentina has been a hit back to back, while for the Argentines, ...
Cristiano Ronaldo sets goal-scoring record (WATCH)
While the world was swooning over Lionel Messi‘s record breaking free-kick at the Copa America, pressure was mounting on his rival, ...