Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) writes every country in the world to name one of their stadiums after Pelé.
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Ronaldo is greatest in earnings at $231m per season
Where money speaks in football, former Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo is still the GOAT – greatest of all time.
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Pele, world football legend, dies
The Brazilian legend, Pele (full names Edson Arantes do Nascimento), considered world best football player ever, dies at age 82.
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Leo Messi and the tyranny of comparisons
Poet James Eze, a Lionel Messi enthusiasts decries the tyranny of comparisons that follows the lifetime achievements of Leo Messi in football.
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The Age in Messi’s Favour
The world always roots for young persons, as if ageing is a curse, never mind that no one wants to die young. My support for Messi is my own way of kicking against ageism.
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If Messi remained in Argentina
If Messi remained in Argentina, the medical feat that propelled him to world fame wouldn’t have been happened, says polyglot Kelechi Deca.
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Nkechi Obi speaks at Nkata Umuibe in Nov
Renowned sports industry development activist, Nkechi Obi, speaks at the 6 November edition of Nkata Umuibe in Enugu, the Coal City.
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Serena retires from tennis. Oh wao!
The world went oh wao today as news broke that lawn tennis icon, Serena Williams retires from the game after the US Open.
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Amusan wins historic gold for Nigeria
Tobi Amusan wins historic gold for Nigeria at the World Athletics Championships in USA, ending Nigeria’s 39-year search for gold.
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Rangers mid-season scorecard 2022 above average
Although Enugu Rangers mid-season scorecard 2022 is above average, the team needs bite to top the charts at the second stanza.