Real Madrid became the first team to defend and retain the UEFA Champions League and secure an unprecedented 12th European crown. Christiano Ronaldo also made history as the first player to score in three finals.
Madrid coach, Zinedine Zinedane will be hoping that it is not 1998 again.
He played the entire 90 minutes for Juventus in that game and will be hoping to be on the winning side this time around.
A new FIFA ranking released on Thursday moved the Super Eagles of Nigeria by 2 spots from 40th position by the previous ranking to 38th best team in the world. Nigeria ranked fourth in Africa after Egypt, Senegal, and Cameroon.
Two goals from Ahmed Musa and one from Kelechi Iheanacho were enough to dismiss the Hawks of Togo in the international friendly match played this evening in Paris, France. The Eagles have had two successive warm matches ahead of its June 10 AFCON qualifiers against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Uyo.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Bill 2017, has been passed by the Senate after third reading.
Sen. Obinna Ogba, who sponsored the Bill, presented the report of the Committee on Sports and Youth Development before the passage.
The emphatic triumph of Arsenal over Chelsea in the FA Cup Final may have emboldened Arsene Wenger position to remain as Arsenal Coach amidst recent criticism. In a meeting with Stan Kroenke on Monday Wenger told Arsenal owner he will accept the Premier League club’s offer of a new two-year contract.
