Obaseki still upbeat despite Bendel Insurance’s slim defeat of ASO Chlef
Bendel Insurance players lost 2-1 to Rivers United at the on-going championship play-off in Lagos. Pix by Africa Top Sport
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Watch: Lionel Messi Wins Heart Of Fans With Viral Gesture Towards Former Inter Miami Captain
After leading his country to its third FIFA World Cup title last year, Lionel Messi shone again for Inter Miami, finding the net in a tense penalty shootout against Nashville SC and helping his team clinch its maiden Leagues Cup title. While his performance made him the cynosure of all eyes on the match day, his kind gesture towards the former Inter Miami captain and his current teammate DeAndre Yedlin gave the fans just another moment to praise his greatness. Just when the players were walking towards the stage to celebrate their Leagues Cup win with the trophy, Messi handed over his captain's armband to Yedlin. The American right-back said no to it initially but Messi eventually managed to convince him.
Ese Brume, Ogunlewe, Itsekiri crash as Nigeria’s hopes dim in Budapest
Nigeria’s Ese Brume competes in the women’s long jump. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP)
Why Pep Guardiola made no substitutions vs Newcastle as Phil Foden message sent amid Man City struggles
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Need Just One Perfect Day To Touch 90m Mark: Neeraj Chopra
Ahead of the start of his World Athletics Championships campaign, Indian Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra said he is close to touching the 90-metre mark and needs just "one perfect day" with favourable weather conditions to attain that mark. The World Athletics Championships are currently ongoing in Budapest, started on August 19 and will conclude on August 27. Neeraj will be in action during the men's javelin throw qualification on August 25 and on August 27 in the final if he qualifies for it. Last year, he ended the country's long wait of 19 years for a medal at the championships with a silver in the men's javelin event.
Phil Foden sets progression target in key position at Man City
Phil Foden hopes his progression in midfield continues in a 'natural' way after his excellent performance against Newcastle.
Source - Aaron Rodgers to make Jets debut Saturday vs. Giants - ESPN
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who hasn't played in the preseason since 2018, will make his New York Jets debut next Saturday against the New York Giants in the preseason finale, a source confirmed Sunday.
'I am gutted but there’s a generation inspired' - England fans proud of 'brave and phenomenal' Lionesses
At 1:16pm today, the Piccadilly Gardens fan zone DJ lowered the audio from the BBC’s coverage and played a song — ‘The Only Way Is Up’.