LAGOS SEPTEMBER 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-After hovering below the 30th position in the last seven years, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have finally cracked into the top 30 countries in the monthly FIFA Rankings. In the latest edition of the rankings released Thursday by the world football governing body, the Super Eagles were ranked the 29th best…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Lionel Messi has been “deceived and ignored” by Barcelona and should still be granted his wish to leave, according to former Rayo Vallecano head coach Paco Jemez. Six-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi announced on September 4 he was staying at Camp Nou after Barcelona made it “impossible” for him to leave with…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-One of Nigeria’s most entertaining TV stations, Silverbird Television (www.SilverbirdTV.com) has signed on to broadcast one live English Premier League match per week over the course of the 2020 – 2021 season. This deal was agreed with Integral (www.Integralsande.com), the current free-to-air rights holder for the Premier League matches in Nigeria. Integral…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Lionel Messi arrived at Barcelona’s training ground on Monday as he begins to reintegrate with the team following his failed attempt to leave the club this summer. Messi was seen driving into the Ciutat Esportiva in Sant Joan Despi at just after 4:00 pm (1400 GMT) on Monday, where he is expected…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy has reportedly been stolen from the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) headquarters in Cairo. Former EFA vice-president Ahmed Shobier has issued a remarkable claim that the most coveted title in African football has mysteriously disappeared. The Egyptian national team achieved unprecedented success between 2006 and 2010…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 4TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Lionel Messi is one of the most popular footballers in the twenty-first century. He plays as a forward for the Argentina national team and FC Barcelona. Many punters who engage in sports betting at Betway support him. The Argentine team captain has won six European Golden Shoes and six Ballon d’Or awards….
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 4TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Lionel Messi is considering the possibility of seeing out the final year of his Barcelona contract rather than forcing a move immediately, his father has confirmed. Six-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi has informed the Blaugrana of his desire to leave Camp Nou after a disappointing season in 2019-20. Barca failed to win…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Lionel Messi’s future at Barcelona looked no closer to being resolved after the first meeting between the player’s father and club officials on Wednesday ended without an agreement, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The person said club president Josep Bartomeu met for more than 90 minutes…