Matias Messi held over 'illegal gun' in Argentina

Matias Messi, the older brother of Argentina and Barcelona football star Lionel Messi, has been accused of carrying an illegal weapon.

He was stopped by traffic police during routine checks early on Sunday.

FIFA Presidency: Adamu explains why he is backing Kalu

Former FIFA executive member, Dr. Amos Adamu has reiterated his sup­port for the candidacy of former Abia State governor Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu to go for the top job of the world soccer rul­ing body FIFA.

Speaking on a magazine programme on Channels Television, Dr. Adamu said after a careful review of the politics in FIFA, he is sure that Dr. Kalu can make the difference that FIFA needs now given the messy deals that has enveloped the soccer body since the World Cup for 2018 and 2022 were awarded to Russia and Qatar respectively.