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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.