Argentina head coach, Lionel Scaloni, has revealed that his players gave him the nickname called ‘cry baby’ because he is too emotional. Scaloni stated this to reporters after Argentina came from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup Round of 16 encounter played on Tuesday. “I always get emotional. Sometimes the tears come…
Former Sweden striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has told Argentina players that their captain, Lionel Messi, needs help on the pitch. Ibrahimovic was speaking on Fox Sports after Argentina’s 3-2 win against Egypt in the World Cup Round of 16 encounter on Tuesday. Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico gave the North Africans the lead, before goals from Messi,…
Nigerian defender, Akpe Victory has sealed a move to Swiss club, FC Basel, DAILY POST reports. Victory, who joined FC Basel from Hungarian outfit, Zalaegerszeg, signed a four-year contract. The 19-year-old has been assigned jersey number 55 by his new club. FC Basel beat Rangers, Benfica, and Strasbourg to his signature. Victory only joined Zalaegerszeg…
Brazil legend, Rivaldo, has hailed Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates following their victory over Egypt in the Round of Sixteen of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He expressed admiration for the 39-year-old player, who both scored and provided an assist in a thrilling comeback, speaking highly of his performance. In a post on Instagram,…
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has revealed that Cristian Romero’s goal against Egypt ignited hope in each of Argentina’s players during both sides’ World Cup Round of 16 clash on Tuesday. Argentina were trailing 2-0 against Egypt until Messi provided an assist, which Romero converted via a header in the 79th minute of the encounter. A few…
Former England international, Ian Wright, has said that Argentina’s winning goal in their 3-2 victory over Egypt in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup ought to have been ruled out. Wright, the ex-Arsenal forward, contended that Salah was fouled in the lead-up to the late goal scored by Enzo Fernandez. In…
