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Lionel Messi’s return to the Argentina national team is the biggest highlight of head coach Lionel Scaloni’s 27-man roster for the October international break. Scaloni named the squad expected to face Venezuela and Bolivia in the World Cup qualifiers scheduled for October. The Albiceleste are currently top of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings after gathering 18 points from eight games including a 3-0 victory over Chile. The world champions will play away against Venezuela on October 10 before hosting Bolivia on October 15 as they look to cement their position at the top of the standings. The top six…

Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag has reaffirmed that he is still in control of the dressing room at Old Trafford amidst the performance crisis his team is going through.The Dutchman has come under intense pressure with his job at great risk following a terrible start to the season made worse by the club’s humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Tottenham last weekend.One of the explanations offered by analysts for United’s poor form is that ten Hag no longer has control over much of the dressing room. However, the manager has debunked this claim. He responded to questions about the state…

Nigerian music star Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has taken aim at Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke amid the resurgence of his long-running dispute with fellow Afrobeats star David Adeleke, better known as Davido. The feud between Wizkid and Davido, which has spanned several years, was reignited late Tuesday when Wizkid posted a series of tweets attacking Davido on his verified X account. In one of the tweets, Wizkid took a direct shot at Davido’s abilities, claiming the artist lacked talent and mockingly gave him the nickname “Frogido.” On Wednesday, Wizkid escalated his verbal attack, this time targeting Davido’s…

One of France’s most iconic footballers, Antoine Griezmann, has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 33. The Atletico Madrid forward, who played a pivotal role in France’s 2018 World Cup triumph, revealed his decision on social media, saying it was time to “turn a page” and make way for the next generation. Griezmann made his debut for the French national team in March 2014 and went on to earn 137 caps, placing him third in France’s all-time appearances list, behind Hugo Lloris (145) and Lilian Thuram (142).During his international career, he became a key figure for…

As Liverpool prepare to face Bologna in a pivotal Champions League group stage encounter, head coach Arne Slot has called on his players to rise to the occasion and showcase their hunger for success in Europe’s top-tier competition.After uncharacteristically missing out on the Champions League last season, Slot wants both the team and the fans to show that they belong among Europe’s elite clubs.The manager expressed his desire for the players to step onto the pitch with a renewed sense of purpose, proving that their absence from the competition was keenly felt.The Reds come into the game off the back…

26-year-old Portuguese international, Matheus Nunes was reportedly arrested on suspicion of stealing a mobile phone at a nightclub in Madrid.The Manchester City midfielder was allegedly detained at La Riviera, a popular disco, and taken to a local police station for questioning.According to the Spanish daily, El Mundo, he was arrested after being accused of forcefully taking a phone from a 58-year-old man, who had attempted to photograph him in the nightclub’s restroom without his consent,The Brazil-born player was said to have taken the phone in a moment of anger and refused to return it.When they were called to the scene,…

Atletico and Spain defender Robin Le Normad may be out indefinitely. Le Normand may be facing a long absence from football action after picking what is looking like a serious head injury during the Madrid derby over the weekend. The Euro champion had a head collision with Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni as the one-all draw entered its closing moments.The 27-year-old defender was immediately attended to by medical staff at the venue of the game. Further tests have revealed the former Real Sociedad man sustained a traumatic brain injury and a subdural hematoma, a situation involving the collection of blood between…

Verydarkman, who recently faced the House of Representatives, declined to testify about his charges and claimed that his lawyer will do it on his behalf. His denial derived from Bobrisky’s absence from the investigation. However, Committee Members ordered Verydarkman to return and answer questions, embrace his assertions, or face detention by the parliament. The Chairman emphasised that Verydarkman cannot dictate the proceedings, including Bobrisky’s appearance, because that choice rests with the Committee. The chairman of the Committee said, “You are not expected to dictate to us whether Bobrisky comes here or not; it is left to us to decide. We…

US rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, who was jailed two weeks ago for sex trafficking, racketeering, and kidnapping, has been removed from suicide watch. According to Fox News Digital, on September 29, 2024, the musician was relieved of the extra surveillance and allowed to accept visits from his family members. More than a week ago, Combs, 54, was placed on routine suicide watch, which is standard procedure for high-profile persons admitted to a federal institution. American rapper Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, was arrested by law enforcement on Monday, September 16, 2024, and charged with sex trafficking, kidnapping, and racketeering. …

In a move that ends weeks of speculation, Visa Cash App RB (Red Bull’s sister team) has announced the immediate departure of eight-time Formula 1 race winner Daniel Ricciardo. The 34-year-old Australian, known for his charismatic personality and impressive career, will be replaced by Red Bull junior driver Liam Lawson, a 22-year-old New Zealand native who has already gained valuable experience in F1. Ricciardo’s departure marks the end of his second stint with the Red Bull organization. After rejoining the team in 2023, he was brought in to replace Nyck De Vries, who had been underperforming. Despite his short tenure…