Ogenyi Onazi Signs Contract Extension

Nigerian international Ogenyi Eddy Onazi, Monday, has penned a two-year contract extension that would see him earn more at Lazio.

Onazi moved to Italy from a local club, My People FC, in Nigeria, and his new contract with the Serie A club will see him remain at the side until 2018.

The scrupulous midfielder took to twitter to express his delight, and appreciate necessary parties.

“I say a big thank you to God, my family, my team and my fans as I sign an extension to my contract,” Onazi tweeted.

Football Facts You Need To Know

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), which was founded on May 21, 1904 at 229 Saint Honore in Paris, remains the ruling body of the highly entertaining game all over the world. It's current president  is a Swiss named Sepp Blatter (1998 - Till date)

Here are some other interesting moments and achievements which have been documented in the history of this popular sport:

World Cup Historical Moments...

- The first World Cup, which was hosted by Uruguay in 1930, was the only one to take place in a single city Montevideo - and only four teams participated.

- Korean republic in the team which has conceded the most goals in one tournament - 16 goals in 1954 

Brazil Squad: Fabinho in, Luiz out

New Brazil coach Dunga, who is known as a disciplinarian, will be without injured scrupulous defender David Luiz when his Brazil side faces Ecuador.

The Paris Saint Germain defender injured his left knee in the 1-0 win over Colombia on Friday, and Brazil have called up 20-year-old full back Fabinho for Tuesday's friendly against Ecuador, the Brazilian Football Confederation said on Sunday.

Neymar To Return Soon...

Brazil international, Neymar, has hinted that he will return to action in Barcelona Joan Gamper Trophy pre-season clash against Leon on August 18.

The 22-year-old attacker fractured his back during the World Cup quarter-final victory over Colombia on July 4 - and he has since been off the pitch.

Now, after make good progress recovering, Neymar hopes to return to Barcelona for pre-season on August 5 before featuring in the annual Gamper game at Camp Nou.

Germany Emerge 2014 FIFA World Cup Winners

Coach Joachim Leow was vindicated on Sunday, July 13, as the German football machines were crowned champions of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

No doubt, the best team of the tournament won the trophy; but a more appealing truth is that the Germans deserved this term's trophy more than any other country, judging by their effective team work and level of success in the last three FIFA World Cups outings -  where they were runner ups once and two times bronze winners.

‘First Half’ German Lessons Every Employee Should Learn

 

Their game started 16 years ago when they faced a Croatian side. They lost! An added four years pitched them in the finals against Brazil and the German side went down with only two missiles. The Italians gave additional two knocks after four more years. The Germans were undeterred. They came back again, this time in Africa and Spain sent them packing with just a single goal! Today, after another four good years, they are still fighting and you’ll agree with that the 7 -1 victory against Brazil is a good indication that this time they’re determined to win and lift the trophy in days to come. But there are several ‘First Half’ lessons employees have to learn from this Game of Thrones (as I’d like to call it). Continue...

Brazil Semi Final Humiliation: The Missing Ingredient and Lessons to Learn

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                                                R ------------------ 2

                                                A ------------------ 3

                                                S ------------------ 4

                                                I ------------------- 5

                                                L ------------------ 6

                                                ! ------------------- 7 

It was a screamer!!! Eventually the Selecao, via Oscar, were able to cancel the expression mark which makes it seven. This is the first time Brazil were this humiliated since losing 6-0 to Uruguay in 1920.

The Brazilians were stunned as Germany got a sweet revenge of the 2-0 loss in the final match of the 2002 World Cup tournament in Korea/Japan.

Semi Final: Captain David Luiz Urges Team Mates

Ahead of the Semi Final clash between Germany and Brazil, interim captain David Luiz believes the Selecao face the "game of our lives" when they take on Germany in the World Cup semifinal in Bela Horizonte on Tuesday.

Brazil will face the German machines without star man Neymar after an injury suffered against Colombia in the last eight put him out of the tournament, and captain Thiago Silva, who was suspended.

The Germans Lack a 'Poacher' - Raul

Former Spain international, Raul Gonzalez, believes Joachim Leow's Germany lack the Jurgen Klinsmann type of approach and killer instinct - which could help fire them to glory.

Low's side have been functional rather than flamboyant in the tournament, defending efficiently and producing effective goal-scoring results; with attacking midfielder, Thomas Muller, leading the line and the 36-year-old Miroslav Klose operating as an impact substitute.

World Cup 2014: Remembering Zlatan Ibrahimovic's funny quote

 

Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic has provided football fans all over the world with some outrageously entertaining quotes - but his jibe about the 2014 World Cup is worth remembering.

After Sweden lost to Portugal in the World Cup qualification playoff in November 2013, when Cristiano Ronaldo netted a stunning hat-trick to help his country qualify, Ibrahimovic took to his app, 'Zlatan Unplugged', to suggest the competition in Brazil will be uninteresting.

World Cup 2014: Lionel Messi's vomiting problem continues to mystify Argentina

Shortly after coming on as a second-half sub in Argentina's last World Cup warm-up, Lionel Messi doubled over and appeared to vomit on the pitch.

He's done it at least a half-dozen times with Argentina and club team Barcelona, mystifying doctors and fans alike.

"Nerves," says Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella, and that's a diagnosis as good as any.

The Argentina captain and four-time world player of the year is under tremendous pressure to lead the Albiceleste to its first World Cup trophy since 1986.

World Cup 2014: The amazing 12 you shouldn't miss

Whilst this term's World Cup tournament would kick-start on June 12, with 32 top countries gracing the showdown in Brazil, fans and lovers of football are expecting to see superb performances from players who have been exceptional in the last four years - particularly last season.

Unfortunately, players like Isco, Carlos Tevez and Samir Nasri - who were instrumental in their teams' successes last season, have all been left out of this summer's tournament. However, there are still players who will create chances, score wonderful goals and show good skills in Brazil this June.

This article, after careful observations and research, predicts the top twelve stars who will influence the outcome of the tournament and help their countries to win matches.

Let's begin with the least of all...

Koke in, Isco out of Spain's Provisional List

 
Spain national coach Vincente Del Bosque has released a 30-man provisional list, ahead of the World Cup show down in Brazil this summer.

The list included Juan Mata, who was initially benched at the first half of the season. However, notable amongst the absentees are Real Madrid's duo Alvaro Arbeloa and Isco.

Premier League most expensive player Fernando Torres made the cut, alongside Atletico Madrid's Koke. Continue...

Provisional List Of Super Eagles For 2014 World Cup

 

GOALKEEPERS: Vincent Enyeama, Austin Ejide, Chigozie Agbim, Daniel Akpeyi

DEFENDERS: Elderson Echiejile, Juwon Oshaniwa, Godfrey Oboabona, Azubuike Egwuekwe, Kenneth Omeruo, Joseph Yobo, Kunle Odunlami, Efe Ambrose

MIDFIELDERS: John Mikel Obi, Ogenyi Onazi, Ramon Azeez, Joel Obi, Nosa Igiebor, Michael Uchebo, Ejike Uzoenyi, Sunday Mba, Reuben Gabriel