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Dermot Gallagher: France penalty decision against Croatia wrong
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher says the decision to give France a penalty against Croatia in Sunday's World Cup final in Moscow was "100 per cent" wrong.
World Cup: Luka Modric, Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, Antoine Griezmann scoop FIFA-Adidas awards
The French team were not the only winners of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia as the curtains were drawn on Sunday in Moscow. Other winners included Luka Modric, the magical midfielder for runners up, Croatia.
France set to welcome FIFA World Cup heroes
Victorious France were set to return to a heroes’ welcome on Monday after winning the World Cup for the second time with a rollercoaster 4-2 victory over Croatia which set off chaotic celebrations at home.
Conor McGregor attends World Cup final as Vladimir Putin’s guest
Conor McGregor has described Russian President Vladimir Putin as "one of the greatest leaders of our time", after attending the World Cup final as his guest.
Argentina FA sacks coach Jorge Sampaoli
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has announced Jorge Sampaoli will not continue as national team head coach following a chaotic World Cup.
Russia hands over World Cup host to Qatar
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday handed over mantle of the World Cup host to the emir of Qatar whose country will stage the 2022 edition of the tournament.
Three things we learned from France’s World Cup final win
France are world champions for a second time as Les Bleus ran wild while Croatia’s energy reserves ran dry to win a thrilling World Cup final 4-2 in Moscow on Sunday.
Donald Trump hails ‘extraordinary’ France for World Cup win
US President Donald Trump quickly sent congratulations to France after their World Cup win over Croatia on Sunday, and also praised Russia’s president for hosting the tournament.
In World Cup final, you don’t give that penalty – Croatia coach
Croatia coach, Zlatko Dalić, has condemned the penalty that gave France the second goal in the just-concluded World Cup Final in Russia.
Gary Neville: France deserved to win 2018 World Cup
Former England defender Gary Neville has insisted that France deserved to prevail at the 2018 World Cup.
Didier Deschamps: France World Cup win ‘supreme coronation’
France's World Cup win was the "supreme coronation" after the "hurt" of losing in the last European Championship final, said coach Didier Deschamps.
Ro Ferdinand: Kylian Mbappe will be the best in the world
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are "handing over their crown" as the world's best players to teenage France forward Kylian Mbappe, says former England defender Rio Ferdinand.
France’s Kylian Mbappe wins FIFA Young Player Award
England striker Harry Kane has won the Golden Boot at the 2018 World Cup after finishing the tournament with the highest number of goals.
Belgium squad handed hero’s welcome on World Cup return
Belgium’s soccer team received a hero’s welcome in Brussels on Sunday, after achieving their best-ever World Cup result in Russia.
Pussy Riot claim responsibility for World Cup final pitch invasion
The World Cup final was interrupted on Sunday by four pitch invaders dressed in suits, in a concerted action claimed by Pussy Riot.
France beat Croatia to claim World Cup glory
France won their second World Cup on Sunday with a 4-2 win over Croatia, with Didier Deschamps becoming the third person to win the trophy as a player and a manager.
Roberto Martinez denies Spain contact before Luis Enrique appointment
Roberto Martinez says he was not contacted by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) ahead of their appointment of Luis Enrique as head coach.
Emmanuel Macron congratulates Vladimir Putin for hosting ‘perfect’ World Cup
French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Russia’s President Putin for his “perfect” organisation of the World Cup as the two leaders prepared to watch the final on Sunday.
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Daniel Sturridge complete move to Trabzonspor
Daniel Sturridge has joined the Turkish club on a three-year contract.
Patrick Cutrone: Foreigners are preferred to Italians in Serie A
Patrick Cutrone is grateful to AC Milan but claims he was sold by his former club because there is a preference for Italian teams to field foreign players.
Federal government to address ethical issues in science, technology application
The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology says it is working with stakeholders in the sector to address ethical issues in the application of science and technology in the country.
Police officers face dismissal for executing arrested suspects
The police in Lagos have said four of its officers are being interrogated for executing two suspects they arrested on Monday at Ipayi area, Iba, Lagos.
Nasarawa governor charges security operatives to find deputy’s attackers
Governor Sule, who spoke to journalists through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Tijjani Ahmed, shortly after the emergency security meeting, said government has taken measures to provide total security and surveillance of the state.
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Oyo governor inaugurates 14 newly appointed permanent secretaries
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde today inaugurated 14 newly appointed permanent secretaries.
FIFA ban: I’ll clear my name – Samson Siasia
Samson Siasia has vowed to clear his name after world governing body FIFA banned him yesterday from football following an allegation of match-fixing brought against him.
Group urges Niger to place priority on education
A group of youths in Niger State has asked the state Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, to place high priority on education and move from talking into taking action by providing necessary political will to tackle all the raising challenges against the education sector in the state.
Senator Okorocha cautions Imo government
Immediate past Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, on Sunday cautioned against further attacks on his personal property by the state government.
Africa Games: It won’t be easy run for Nigeria, Egypt in table tennis –...
As the 12th Africa Games officially opens on Friday in Morocco, an official of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF), Tayo Adesoji, says the ping pong event will not be a direct rivalry between Nigeria and Egypt.