Robert Lewandowski matched the UEFA Champions League milestones of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo with a brace in Barcelona’s 3-0 victory over Brest on Tuesday night. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate Trump On Presidential Win Thousands Of ‘Trained’ Combatants Ready To Fight Israel – … Read more
Argentine football legend Lionel Messi opens up about his retirement plans Messi emphasizes self-awareness and critical evaluation of his performances Fitness levels and enjoyment of the game, not age, will determine his retirement timing Eko Hot Blog reports that in a candid interview on the Big Time Podcast, Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi offered insights … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has been named FIFA The Best Men’s Player for 2023, following a ceremony held by the world football-governing body in London on Monday. The 36 year-old who won the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in December 2022, helped his new team Inter Miami … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Cristiano Ronaldo And Lionel Messi will renew their rivalry once again in their storied careers when Inter Miami play Al Nassr in a friendly game scheduled for February 2024 in Saudi Arabia. According to the Daily Mail, the game is being billed as ‘The Last Dance’. Messi and Ronaldo played … Read more
Tinubu won the February 25 presidential election. He won about 36% of the vote in the tightly contested election. Even though his opponents are challenging his declaration as president, he is expected to be sworn in on May 29, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that TIME Magazine has named President-elect Bola Tinubu among its “100 … Read more
Al-Hilal has offered Messi a new contract to make him the highest paid player. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Paris Saint Germain forward, Lionel Messi could be the highest-paid footballer in the history of football if he accepts the mouthwatering £288 million per year offer from Saudi Arabia side Al-Hilal. Lionel Messi could be … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the highest earning Football after move to Al Nassr. EKO HOT BLOG reports that following the multi-million dollars move by Cristiano Ronaldo to Saudi Arabia club, Al Nassr, the Portuguese star is now the highest-paid footballer in the world. Ronaldo completed a staggering £175 million-per-year deal with the Saudi club on … Read more
By Tunde Odesola When Frenchman Jules Rimet became FIFA President in 1921, his mission was to wean football off the dominance of the Olympic Games, and project it as the most popular sport, unifying people from all walks of life. EDITOR’S PICKS Another Police Shooting In Lagos As Officer Kills Lawyer NDLEA Seizes Colorado, Cannabis … Read more
Messi’s face is being considered for a place on Argentina’s banknote. EKO HOT BLOG reports that following his remarkable performance at the just concluded World Cup, Argentina’s Central Bank is reportedly considering putting Lionel Messi’s face on a 1,000 peso banknote to mark the nation’s World Cup win in Qatar. According to El Financiero, a … Read more
PSG president has spoken on selling Mbappe and Messi ahead of the January transfer window. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Paris Saint Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has insisted that the French club is determined to keep Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe at the club beyond this season. Recall that Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe clashed … Read more
Ronaldo has reacted to Messi’s World Cup victory. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Brazil football legend, Ronaldo Nazario, has congratulated Lionel Messi after winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina in Qatar. This online media platform gathered that Messi led Argentina to victory on Sunday night after their dramatic moments on the pitch … Read more
France will face Argentina in the World Cup final as Morocco’s dream of glory in Qatar ended. Eko Hot Blog reports that France ended Morocco’s World Cup dream on Wednesday as goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani gave the defending champions a 2-0 win in their semifinal clash and set up a showdown … Read more
Argentina thrashed Croatia to reach the World Cup final as Messi eyes glory. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lionel Messi led his Argentine side to the World Cup final in Qatar on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS World Cup: France Go Through To Semifinal After Beating England FIFA Opens Disciplinary Case Against Argentina Messi’s World Cup Hopes … Read more
Messi’s world cup hopes are still alive after Argentina beat the Netherlands on penalties. Eko Hot Blog reports that Argentina got the better of Netherlands on Friday in third World Cup quarter-final clash. EDITOR’S PICKS Neymar In Tears As Croatia Stun Brazil 4–2 On Penalties To Reach World Cup Semi-finals Lagos Govt Reduces Tuition Fees … Read more
Messi Breaks Maradona’s World Cup Record With Goal Against Australia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, broke Diego Maradona’s record on Saturday by scoring his ninth goal at a World Cup. In his 1,000th career appearance, the 35-year-old netted his 789th goal. It was also Messi’s first in the knockout stages of … Read more
Footballers are no doubt one of the most popular and celebrated people on the face of the planet. It is no suprise that they are also one of the richest in the world. In this article on EKO HOT BLOG we would be looking at 10 of the richest footballers and their net worth in … Read more
PSG Coach Has Spoken On ‘Rift’ Between Neymar And Mbappe EKO HOT BLOG reports that Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier on Friday said there was no bad blood between star forwards Kylian Mbappe and Neymar. Neymar insisted on taking the team’s second penalty against Montpellier last Saturday after Mbappe had missed the first. … Read more
Lionel Messi and Naymer Jr have been left out of the 30-man shortlist for the 2022 Ballon d’Or nomination. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Paris Saint-Germain duo of Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr were sensationally excluded from a 30-man shortlist for the 2022 Ballon d’Or award. The organizers of the event, France … Read more
Paris Saint-Germain, PSG to offload Messi …he scored just 11 goals from 34 games across competitions for PSG. EDITOR’S PICK Confirmed: Man Utd Reach €17m Agreement To Sign Left-back Eriksen Gives Condition To Join Man Utd This Summer Chelsea ‘Receive Response’ From Juve After ‘Offering 2 Players’ For De Ligt EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Messi Reveals Player To Win Ballon d’Or 2022. The Argentina International has tipped the France striker, who led Madrid to their 14th Champions League title last weekend, to win the Ballon d’Or. EDITOR’S PICK Confirmed: Frenkie de Jong Agrees To Join Man Utd After Initial ‘Negative’ Response EPL: Erik ten Hag Tells Man Utd To … Read more