Christiano Ronaldo’s fans in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, are mocking Lionel Messi, and urging him to reconsider his retirement as a way of attaining the current feat of their Portuguese idol. The fans, who celebrated Ronaldo’s “Euro 2016’’ victory with Portugal over hosts France on Sunday at major bars in the town, said he […]
Continue ReadingA Portugal side without their talismanic attacker Cristiano Ronaldo, was able to surmount France, the host of the Euro 2016 tournament to win the competition.It was former Swansea striker Eder, who replaced Renato Sanches, that picked up the ball 25 yards out from fellow sub Joao Moutinho, battling off the challenge of Koscielny before striking […]
Continue ReadingCristiano Ronaldo’s thumping header, in the 50th minute of Portugal’s semifinal encounter with Wales, ensured that the former, defeated Wales 2-0 at the Stade De Lyon to get to the final of the Euro 2016 Championship, awaiting the winner between Germany and France. Ronaldo rose highest, to meet Guerreiro’s brilliant cross from the left, sending […]
Continue ReadingItaly has taken the front seat in Group E, recording a superb 2-0 victory over Belgium in their Euro 2016 opener in Lyon. It was Italy’s Sunderland midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, after a superb pass from Leonardo Bonucci. After some impressive defensive display, Italy broke forward with Candreva crossing […]
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