LAGOS JUNE 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A leading soccer referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup tournament was warmly received by a crowd of supporters and officials on Wednesday as he arrived home. Omar Artan, who was named as Africa’s best male referee in 2025., said he plans to be…
LAGOS JUNE 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Thousands of demonstrators blocked an avenue leading to Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, just days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off at the venue. As football fans flood into tournament co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico, the Central American country is grappling with chaotic teacher protests in its capital….
LAGOS JUNE 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts on Thursday. Running from June 11th to July 19th, the much-anticipated tournament will bring exciting matches in the world’s sport. 48 teams, through 104 fixtures, will give their all to achieve world glory. Ahead of Thursday’s start of the tournament, here are the top 10 teams….
LAGOS JUNE 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from entering the United States, world football’s governing body FIFA said on Monday. A FIFA spokesperson confirmed in a statement that Artan, who was refused entry to the US after arriving at Miami International…
LAGOS JUNE 8TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine but is now conscious, says the Danish Football Association. The game in Odense was stopped on 65 minutes when he collapsed and abandoned shortly after, with the 34-year-old able to walk from the field. The former Manchester United and Tottenham midfielder was fitted with…
LAGOS JUNE 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Jose Mourinho is set to be confirmed as Real Madrid’s new head coach after Florentino Perez was re-elected as the club’s president until 2030. Mourinho, 63, signed a three-year deal last month to become head coach of Real, but his contract would only be valid if Perez retained his role. The 79-year-old,…
LAGOS JUNE 4TH NEWSRANGERS)-New Real Madrid boss reportedly wastes no time reshaping his squad as six players are deemed surplus to requirements. Jose Mourinho has reportedly made an immediate impact at Real Madrid by identifying six players he does not see as part of his plans for next season. The Portuguese manager is expected to…
LAGOS MAY 31ST (NEWSRANGERS)-At least 45 people were arrested in Paris on Saturday after celebrations over Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory descended into chaos, with fires set, businesses vandalized and crowds clashing with police. Police detained dozens of people as crowds gathered across the French capital following PSG’s victory. Large crowds gathered near the Arc…