LAGOS JULY 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Half-time at the World Cup final could last up to half an hour thanks to Fifa’s controversial Super Bowl-style interval. The BBC and ITV are bracing themselves for a 30-minute break to accommodate an 11-minute “half-time show” along with their usual 15-minute mid-game analysis. The Laws of the Game prohibit the interval of any…
LAGOS JULY 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-There was little that went France’s way in Spain’s convincing World Cup semifinal win over Les Bleus at AT&T Stadium on Tuesday. But despite being completely outclassed in a 2-0 defeat, France coach Didier Deschamps was furious about the referee. Speaking to reporters after the match, Deschamps — who officially retired as France coach…
LAGOS JULY 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)With all due respect to England’s Three Lions and Argentina’s La Albiceleste, to Harry Kane and Lionel Messi preparing for their encounter 24 hours thereafter in Atlanta, the first World Cup semifinal Tuesday between France and Spain was billed the final before the final. The absurd abundance of talent on the field, in…
LAGOS JULY 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Jayden Adams, who recently represented South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has died. He was 25. The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder’s body was found on Saturday morning in a house in the Schotschekloof suburb of central Cape Town, where police have begun an investigation into his death, according to the BBC….
LAGOS JULY 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-According to a report by PulseSports on Thursday, July 9, 2026, the Moroccan government has responded to viral claims circulating online suggesting that the national team, the Atlas Lions, does not represent Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Officials have strongly rejected the reports, describing them as false and misleading…
LAGOS JULY 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil squad did not travel back to Rio de Janeiro together after being knocked out of the World Cup by Norway, instead going their separate ways. Sunday proved a disappointment for Canarinha, as they bowed out of the tournament in North America following a 2-1 loss to Norway. Highly contested…
LAGOS JULY 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Norway has moved from the team’s Miami hotel following a series of disruptions ahead of its FIFA World Cup game against England. A number of players have been battling illness, while the squad also encountered frustrations with noise and significant logistical issues at The Dalmar, a five-star property in Fort Lauderdale….
LAGOS JULY 7TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-The World Cup Round of 16 ends Tuesday after a wild day of action Monday that saw Spain oust Portugal and Belgium throttle the U.S. men’s national team. Lionel Messi and Argentina kicked things off in the early game with a thrilling 3-2 comeback against Egypt. Messi delivered the equalizer in the 83rd minute…