Top 10 Sporting Greatest of All Times Revealed, Lionel Messi Snubbed

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4 years ago

January 8, 2022

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Iconic British journalist, Piers Morgan has named his top 10 sporting greatest of all times, GOATs.

He snubbed Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain and named Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo as number five.

Messi’s legendary exploits in the round-leather game put the 34-year-old as one of the best footballers ever seen.

Messi has won seven Ballon d’Or awards, two ahead of on-pitch rival Ronaldo.

Morgan, however, revealed in his column for The Daily Mail the 10 legendary athletes on his list of ‘sporting GOATs.’

According to the former Good Morning Britain co-host, there are “many candidates” for football’s GOAT with the likes of Messi, Pele and Diego Maradona being mentioned.

But the veteran journalist said Ronaldo is “above them all” and is the “best real footballer to ever lace his boots.”

The 56-year-old outspoken TV broadcaster also snubbed Tampa Bay Buccaneers superstar Tom Brady from his rankings.

Here is Morgan’s top 10 picks for sporting GOATs.

10. Ayrton Senna (racing driver)

9. Wayne Gretzky (ice hockey)

8. Michael Phelps (swimmer)

7. Roger Federer (tennis)

6. Tiger Woods (golf)

5. Cristiano Ronaldo (football)

4. Usain Bolt (sprinter)

3. Muhammad Ali (boxing)

2. Michael Jordan (basketball)

1. Sir Don Bradman (cricket)

SWAN Kicks Off 60th Anniversary/Awards With Religious Services

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3 days ago

October 23, 2025

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The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) is set to hold its 60th anniversary with Jumat Prayer and Thanksgiving on Friday October 24, 2025.

A statement by the Media and Publicity Committee of the anniversary said the special prayer and thanksgiving will be held in all the state chapters and FCT at the venues which would be determined by the leadership of the various chapters.

According to the statement, the SWAN Diamond Jubilee and Award Ceremony will also feature the full council which is a meeting of the National Executive Council, zonal vice presidents and secretaries and state chairmen and secretaries.

The committee, while inviting “government functionaries, lovers of sports, members of the association and the general public to join SWAN members at the services to thank God for a successful 60-year journey,” added: “All activities at the event will hold at the National Stadium, Abuja between Oct. 29 and Oct. 31.”

“It will also be an opportunity for us to collectively pray for protection of members, better sports fortuneNigeria’s sports men and women and a more prosperous sports sector,” it said.

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EPL: Trossard Strike As Arsenal Beat Fulham 1-0

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1 week ago

October 18, 2025

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Arsenal edged past Fulham with a narrow 1-0 victory at Craven Cottage, climbing three points clear at the top of the Premier League table. The result marked another composed and professional display from Mikel Arteta’s side, who continue to show their title credentials.

The decisive moment came in the second half when Leandro Trossard calmly finished after a clever set-piece routine.

Bukayo Saka delivered a dangerous corner that was flicked on by Gabriel, setting up Trossard to slot home the winner.

Arteta’s side dominated possession throughout, limiting Fulham to very few chances in front of goal.

The hosts struggled to create any real threat, with Arsenal’s defence staying compact and composed.

With the victory, Arsenal overtake Manchester City to sit three points clear at the summit after another disciplined away performance.

More to follow…

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EPL: Nottingham Forest Sacks Postecoglou After 3-0 Defeat To Chelsea

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1 week ago

October 18, 2025

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Nottingham Forest have sacked Ange Postecoglou barely minutes after their 3-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday.

A statement from the Premier league club, released 20 minutes after full-time at the City Ground, reads: “Nottingham Forest Football Club can confirm that after a series of disappointing results and performances, Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties as head coach with immediate effect.

“The club will make no further comment at this time.”

Postecoglou was in charge for eight games and six of those ended in defeat.

It included an early Carabao Cup exit at Championship club Swansea City, when Forest led 2-1 in the 92nd minute before conceding two in four minutes to lose 3-2.

The other two games – away at Burnley (Premier League) and Real Betis (Europa League) ended in draws.