Benfica have responded to Chelsea’s club-record bid for Enzo Fernandez. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Benfica are reportedly attempting to convince Enzo Fernandez to stay until the end of the season following Chelsea’s club-record offer for the midfielder, according to reports. The 21-year-old Argentina International is in high demand following his performance in the 2022 … Read more
‘You’ve damaged your legacy’– Matthaus lashed out at Ronaldo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Germany legend, Lothar Matthaus, has hit out at Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, insisting that the forward has damaged his legacy. Matthaus, who said he felt sorry for Ronaldo, said the 37-year-old was a ‘big failure’ in the just concluded 2022 FIFA … Read more
Messi has ruled out retiring from international football after winning the 2022 World Cup. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has insisted he won’t retire from international football after winning the 2022 World Cup. The 35-year-old was widely expected to confirm that the game would be his last for his country. EDITOR’S … Read more
Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 to clinch third place at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday to secure a top-three finish in the tournament for the second consecutive time. Runners-up in 2018, Croatia also came third in the … Read more
Huge injury anxiety for Argentina as Lionel Messi skipped training. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Argentina captain, Lionel Messi missed Thursday training with a hamstring issue, raising fears over his fitness for Sunday’s World Cup final against France. Argentina will be holding their breath over the fitness of captain Lionel Messi after he missed training … Read more
Roy Keane has picked Argentina to win Qatar 2022 World Cup. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United legend, Roy Keane has picked Argentina as the favourite country to win this year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar ahead of France. Argentina and France will clash in the World Cup final on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Mourinho … Read more
Messi has confirmed that the 2022 FIFA World Cup final in Qatar will be his last game. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has confirmed that the 2022 World Cup final this Sunday, will be his last ever game at the tournament. The 35-year-old will look to go out on a high … Read more
Ancelotti is on the verge of replacing Tite as the new Brazil coach. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, is set for a shock move to replace Tite as Brazil’s head coach. Brazil’s exit from the World Cup round of 16 at the hands of Croatia put an end to Tite’s … Read more
Ronaldo has finally broken his silence after Portugal’s World Cup exit on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence after exiting the 2022 World Cup in floods of tears, hitting out at reports that he was ready to betray Portugal midway through the tournament. The 37-year-old striker has admitted his … Read more
Ronaldo’s Partner, Georgina Rodríguez has slammed Portugal coach Fernando Santos for benching the world’s best player. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Portugal boss, Fernando Santos has come under fire over his decision to again, start Cristiano Ronaldo from the bench in their 1-0 defeat to Morocco in the quarterfinal of the World Cup on Saturday. … Read more
Ronaldo’s World Cup Dreams ended in tears as the Portugal star will likely retire without winning the World Cup. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Morocco made history on Saturday as the first African country to reach the World Cup semi-final stage at the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Morocco beat one of the … Read more
Neymar broke down in tears after he failed to lead Brazil to the semi-final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Croatia has defeated Brazil on penalty shootouts to reach the semi-final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Marquinhos missed the crucial spot-kick in the shoot-out, hitting the post … Read more
Ronaldo has broken his silence after rumours emerged that he threatened to leave Portugal’s squad in Qatar. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has denied that he threatened to leave the squad at the 2022 World Cup. In a post on social media, the 37-year-old claimed “external forces” are trying to break … Read more
Louise Van Gaal has revealed how Messi will help the Netherlands beat Argentina in the quarter-final. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Holland manager Louise van Gaal has revealed Lionel Messi’s flaws the Netherlands will capitalise on to beat Argentina in their FIFA World Cup quarter-final clash on Friday. The Dutch side will take on the … Read more
Arsene Wenger has tipped France to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup trophy in Qatar. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Arsenal head coach, Arsene Wenger has named France as one of the favourite countries to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Wenger, who is now the director of World Football Development at … Read more
Giroud broke Thierry Henry’s 13-year record as France defeated Poland 3-1 to book their quarter-final place on Sunday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that France striker, Olivier Giroud has made history with his strike against Poland in the World Cup last 16 as France advanced to the quarter-finals. Kylian Mbappe scored twice, and Olivier Giroud became … Read more
The Netherlands have booked their quarter-final spot after beating USA 3-1 on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Netherlands survived a late scare against the United States to move into the World Cup quarter-finals with a ruthless display of finishing. The Netherlands became the first team to book their place in the quarter-finals of … Read more
Hugo Sanchez has accused Spain of deliberately losing to Japan in other to avoid Brazil. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mexico football legend, Hugo Sanchez, has claimed Spain deliberately lost to Japan so they would avoid Brazil in the quarter-finals. Sanchez was asked by ESPN: “You are assuring me that Spain looked for this result … Read more
Didier Drogba has given his verdict on Lukaku’s horror display against Croatia on Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba, launched a staunch defence of Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku after he missed a string of chances that cost his team a place in the last 16 of the World Cup. Lukaku failed … Read more
Roberto Martinez has resigned as Belgium’s coach after a shock exit from the World Cup. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Everton manager, Roberto Martinez has ended his tenure as Belgium’s head coach following the team’s early exit from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Martinez was appointed back in 2016 and was out … Read more