The Night Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup in Qatar
The closing ceremony of Qatar 2022 was a prodigiously pretty piece of FIFA memorabilia.
An 80,000-packed Lusail stadium gleamed and glowed in gold as a classic football story loaded to be told.
Posted by Adelani Ogunrinade | Jun 6, 2026 | International |
The closing ceremony of Qatar 2022 was a prodigiously pretty piece of FIFA memorabilia.
An 80,000-packed Lusail stadium gleamed and glowed in gold as a classic football story loaded to be told.
Posted by Adelani Ogunrinade | Jun 6, 2026 | Woman's Football |
Three years ago, Sydney’s Stadium Australia lit up for the closing ceremony of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The glamorous curtain closer dazzled with fireworks, live music, dancers, drummers and stilt walkers as tens of thousands soaked in the festival atmosphere.
Posted by Adelani Ogunrinade | Jun 6, 2026 | International |
The last four editions of the Unity Cup have been held in London and indeed showcased the beauty of the Afro-Caribbean culture. The significance of this cup extends far beyond the pitch
Read MorePosted by Adelani Ogunrinade | May 24, 2026 | CAF |
Loftus Versfeld Stadium was packed to its 51,000 capacity for the first leg of the 2026 CAF Champions League final.
The ‘Yellow Nation’ turned their home base into an intimidating sea of gold
Read MorePosted by Adelani Ogunrinade | May 24, 2026 | International |
24 years ago, the Lions of Teranga burst onto the global stage and lit up South Korea & Japan with a goal that sent shock waves around the world.
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