Turkish commentator fired for mentioning World Cup hero’s name during game
Hakan Sukur in action for Turkey against South Korea at the 2002 World Cup.
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Luis Enrique set Spain players ‘homework’ of 1,000 penalties ahead of World Cup
Spain’s coach Luis Enrique attends a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on December 5, 2022, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Round of 16 football match between Morocco and Spain. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP)
‘He’ll come home’: Pele’s daughters reassure fans of ill football icon
A picture taken on December 3, 2022, in Doha, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament, shows the Torch tower of Doha also known as the Aspire Tower, lit by a screen depicting Brazilian star Pele and reading a message in support to the former Brazilian football player who is being treated for a “respiratory infection” at the hospital in Sao Paulo. – Brazilian football legend Pele, who was hospitalized this week amid ongoing cancer treatments, has developed a respiratory infection, but is in stable condition and “showing general improvement,” his doctors said Friday, December 2. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)
Spain’s fate at Unai Simon’s feet in Morocco clash
Spain’s goalkeeper Unai Simon reacts as he attends a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 30, 2022, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football match between Japan and Spain. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP)
Delta 2022 hockey pitch thrills LOC chairman
Chairman of the Local Organising Committee for the 21st National Sports Festival, Delta 2022, Patrick Ukah, is feeling good about the hockey arena of the ongoing event in Asaba.
Giroud breaks France’s record as holders beat Poland to reach quarterfinals
Giroud opened scores as France defeated Poland 3-1 to move to the quarterfinal of the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
Team Lagos wins gold in taekwondo, silver in shooting
Team Lagos, yesterday, clinched its first gold medal in the taekwondo event through Peju Oyebanji, competing in the women’s Kygrogi. She defeated her Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja opponent, Njideka Okafor.