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Usain Bolt's girlfriend tweets about self control after he invites 6 women back to his hotel
He can see my tweet’- Cristiano Ronaldo shades Gerard Pique after winning UEFA’s best player award
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique early this week trolled Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo as he felt Real Madrid’s Champions League win last season was due to playing some “easy” teams in the run up to the final. When Pique, Shakira’s husband was asked in a Twitter Q and A session; “what kind of draw do you want in this year’s Champions League? Pique’s response was:
“An easy group stage, Italy’s 3rd in the round of 16 (Roma), Germany’s 8th in the quarters (Wolfsburg), England’s 4th in semis (Manchester City) and the return leg always at home.”
These were the clubs Real Madrid played against at the group stage last year.
“An easy group stage, Italy’s 3rd in the round of 16 (Roma), Germany’s 8th in the quarters (Wolfsburg), England’s 4th in semis (Manchester City) and the return leg always at home.”
These were the clubs Real Madrid played against at the group stage last year.
So on Thursday evening, after Cristiano Ronaldo was voted the best player in Europe, he was asked about Pique’s dig at him and the club and he smartly replied;
“Well, I’m not going to answer,’ he told the El Larguero radio show. ‘What I can say to Pique is that he can see my tweet (with a) very pretty photo”
“Well, I’m not going to answer,’ he told the El Larguero radio show. ‘What I can say to Pique is that he can see my tweet (with a) very pretty photo”
See the tweet below…
Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel will donate part of his share of the $390,000 awarded to the bronze winning Nigeria U-23 team at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
This comes after a Japanese surgeon rewarded the team for their bravery in Rio after they beat Honduras 3-2 for the bronze medal.
According to Africafootball.com,the Nigeria Football Federation and the Sports Ministry made their observations known by insisting that the money must be from a credible sources, but according to feelers from the camp of the Olympics Eagles, the NFF were only seeking for means of getting their hands on the money.
However, Takasu issued two Citibank cheques $200,000 in the name of coach Samson Siasia and $190,000 in the name of Mikel.
One of the team’s officials disclosed to Africafootball.com that the team vowed not to hand over the money to the NFF.
“Mikel has insisted all of us will get our share of the money. That we should not mind what the people in the NFF are saying. “He will make available this cash when he comes for next month’s AFCON qualifier against Tanzania in Uyo.”A team meeting has already resolved that both players and officials will receive equal amount of the cash with Mikel himself agreeing to give part of his own share for the chief coach (Siasia) to get more than the rest of the squad. It was further gathered that the sharing formula agreed was a flat rate for the 22 players (18 accredited players and four alternate players) and 10 officials
Wenger Confirms Arsenal Are Close To New Signing
Arsene Wenger has revealed Arsenal are close to bringing in a new signing following the Gunners’ 0-0 draw with Leicester City on Saturday.
The result leaves Arsenal without a win after two games having lost their opening fixture against Liverpool at the Emirates.
Goal understands the Gunners remain confident of signing Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi and Wenger is optimistic a new signing is imminent.
“Yes we are close,” he told BT Sport. “But I would say spending in itself is not a quality. Spending and buying the right players is a quality.
“I am a bit fed up to always respond to the same things. We look and analyse absolutely everything and we have to make the right decisions.
Dream Team wins Olympic Bronze medal
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Nigeria qualifies for 4 x 100m relay final
The Nigerian quartet who finished in 42.55 seconds came second in heat two behind Germany who clocked 42.18seconds. Nigerians will hope the team can do well on the finals slated for 2.15am Saturday in Nigeria to win the country's first medal at the sporting event.
New sprint queen, Elaine Thompson did not take part in the heat but is expected to lead the Jamaican push for the 4x100m gold in the final race
Odion Ighalo, Alex Iwobi,Kelechi Iheanacho made the 35-man preliminary Rio Olympic squad
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel, Watford striker Odion Ighalo and Arsenal young revelation Alex Iwobi have all been included in the list. Seventeen of the 35 players included in the team have already had full international experience with the Super Eagles as Siasia hopes to put up a good challenge to win gold this year after falling just short in his 2008 spell in charge
A final list of 18 will be released before the team leaves for Brazil where they have been drawn to face Sweden, Colombia and Japan in the preliminary. Coach Siasia has requested for a final training camp in Atlanta, the venue of the country’s historic Olympic triumph 20 years ago, in order to prepare the boys for “victory in Brazil.”
Below is the full list of players that have been called up:
Daniel Akpeyi (Chippa FC, South Africa), Yusuf Bala (Kano Pillars), Emmanuel Daniel (Enugu Rangers), Taiwo Abdulrahman (Kwara United), Ndubuisi Agu (FC Porto, Portugal), Junior Ajayi (CS Sfaxien, Tunisia), Stanley Amuzie (Olhanense FC, Portugal), Taiwo Awoniyi (Frankfurt FC, Germany), Okechukwu Azubuike (Yeni Malatyaspor, Turkey), Etor Daniel (Enyimba FC), Augustine Dimgba (Sunshine Stars), William Ekong (Haugesund FC, Norway), Saturday Erimuya (Kayseri Erciyespor, Turkey), Oghenekaro Etebo (CD Feirense FC, Portugal), Imoh Ezekiel (Anderlecht, Belgium), Saviour Godwin (Ostende, Belgium), Odion Ighalo (Watford FC, England), Kelechi Iheanacho (Manchester City, England), Alex Iwobi (Arsenal FC, England), Emiloju Julius (MFM FC), Kingsley Madu (AS Trencin, Slovakia), John Mikel Obi (Chelsea FC, England), Musa Muhammed (Istanbul Basaksehir, Turkey), Usman Muhammed (CF Uniao, Portugal), Wilfred Ndidi (KRC Genk, Belgium), Erhun Obanor (MFM FC), Godfrey Oboabona (Caykur Rizespor, Turkey), Kenneth Omeruo (Chelsea FC, England), Sodiq Saliu (Seraing FC, Belgium), Abdullahi Shehu (CF Uniao, Portugal), Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium), Seth Sincere (Rhapsody FC), Ndifreke Udo (Abia Warriors), Aminu Umar (Osmalispor, Turkey), Sadiq Umar (AS Roma, Italy)
Brazil legend looks relaxed with girlfriend Celina
Former Brazilian superstar Ronaldo cut a relaxed figure as he enjoyed a night out with girlfriend Celina Locks and friends in Rio de Janeiro.
The ex-Barcelona and Inter Milan hitman is clearly enjoying his retirement and was spotted out and about in the Brazilian city earlier this week.
Ronaldo, 39, who scored 62 goals in 98 appearances for his country, has been an interested observer as Brazil have started their Copa America campaign with a disappointing 0-0 draw with Ecuador and a 7-1 thrashing of minnows Haiti.
Former Brazil striker Ronaldo is pictured with his girlfriend Celina Locks and friends in Rio de Janeiro
Ronaldo cut a relaxed figure as he enjoyed some downtime with his other half in the Brazilian city
The ex-Barcelona superstar has been dating his girlfriend - who is 15 years his junior - since 2015But football looked to be the last thing from Ronaldo's mind on Wednesday as he enjoyed some downtime with his other half and friends.
Ronaldo has been dating Celina Locks - who is believed to be 15 years his junior - since 2015 with the couple having previously been snapped on holiday in Formentera.
Since retiring as a player in 2011, Ronaldo has become a part-owner of a marketing company called 9ine Sports and Entertainment.
The company counts Barcelona forward Neymar and mixed martial arts fighter Anderson Silva among their representatives.
Ronaldo, was pictured on holiday with girlfriend Locks in Formentera back in 2015
The former Brazilian striker seemed delighted to be alongside his other half on the holiday last year
Widely recognised as one of the best footballers to ever play the game, Ronaldo was named the world's best player in 1996, 1997 and 2002.
He called it quits when playing for Brazilian side Corinthians in 2011 but did attempt a comeback with Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the second-tier North American Soccer League last year.
'I love to play. That was my big love. But when I retired, it was because of my body,' he said at the time. 'I had so much pain and so many injuries. It isn't easy to get fit. I will try. I will train a lot.'
During his playing days Ronaldo helped Brazil to World Cup glory, scoring 62 goals in 98 appearances
A devastating finisher with electric pace, Ronaldo frightened the life out of opposition defences in his prime
Cristiano Ronaldo name the Richest Sports Man in the World
Uche jombo shares adorable picture with her son
The actress took to Instagram today, June1, 2016 to share a shot of herself with her one year old son Matthew.
“#Mood
Its on record now that my favorite picture of all time is taken by@iamroyalty_ii_ thanks kay,” she captioned the photo.
Uche Jombo Rodriguez got married to her man, Kenny Rodriguez in 2012 and they both welcomed Matthew in May 2015.
Ivorian Football Star Drogba Threatens Legal Action Over Attacks On His Charity
Britain's Charity Commission, a state-backed watchdog, said it was investigating the charity set up in Britain in 2009 by the former Chelsea striker, citing "serious regulatory concerns".
Drogba, who now plays for Canadian Major League Soccer club Montreal Impact, denied the allegations in a strongly worded statement in which he said he would issue legal proceedings against the newspaper for "incorrect and libellous" information.
He could not be reached for further comment.
"Despite their claims, there is no fraud, no corruption, no mismanagement, no lies, no impropriety," Drogba said in a statement on Twitter and Instagram where he has 1.1 million and 3 million followers respectively.
Drogba, 38, founded the charity in Ivory Coast in West Africa in 2007 and its British arm was launched two years later.
According to the World Bank, 46 percent of the 20 million population of Ivory Coast live in poverty, and four out of every 10 children of primary school age are not in education.
The Daily Mail said the charity had spent almost half a million pounds since 2009 on fundraising parties attended by celebrities including footballers Pele and David Beckham and Swiss tennis star Roger Federer.
The newspaper also said the charity had more than one million pounds in its accounts but had built only one of five healthcare clinics it claimed to be investing in.
The Charity Commission said it had opened a case to assess concerns about the administration of the charity, the role of trustees based abroad, and allegations that the foundation had provided misleading information to donors and the public.
"Further, the charity has raised and accumulated significant sums of money that have not yet been spent and further information is required over the plans to spend those funds," chief operating officer David Holdsworth said in a statement.
Drogba, who was voted by Chelsea fans as the club's greatest ever player and has twice been named African Player of the Year, has also been a United Nations goodwill ambassador since 2007.
Leicester City give free beer to fans as 'thank you' for successful year
In his programme notes ahead of the match, Leicester City Fotball Club vice chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said: 'There has been so many highlights from 2015 - the amazing escape last season, the fantastic start to this one, club records broken, Premier League records broken and moments that will live with us all for a long time. You have been a huge part of it and Leicester City heads into 2016 in better shape than it has ever been. As a thank you for the role you have played in such a great year, our friends at Singha Beer will be buying the first round tonight. Enjoy it, you've all earned it!'
Iker Casillas breaks down in tears as he bids farewell to Real Madrid
After 25 years of defending the crest of the greatest team in the world, the most difficult day in my sports career has arrived: I have to say goodbye to an institution that's given me everything. I have come to this great stadium today to say goodbye to all of you. As of Saturday I'm no longer a Real Madrid player, now I'll be a Porto player. I am moving to Porto for many reasons.
'Firstly I am joining Porto because of the excitement that the coach has transmitted to me. Secondly, because of their affection, they have won me over. I'll do everything I can to not disappoint them and fight as hard as possible to win as many titles as I possibly can there.'
'This club didn't just teach me how to be a sportsman, it taught me how to be a person. I've learned a lot form all of my coaches. They have been a fundamental part of my development and my career. Every day we've been forming a part of Real Madrid and they've always supported me. I want to say thank you to my parents and all my family.
'Thank you to the Madrid fans for their support, helping me lift every cup, every triumph, for being with me in the good moments and the bad moments. Forgiving me a hand when I needed lifting up. I don't want to be remembered as a good goalkeeper or a bad goalkeeper, I just want to be remembered as a good person, with my faults.
'Thank you. Thank you. A thousand thank yous. Wherever I go, I will always shout Hala Madrid. I’m sure in the future we’ll see each other. I’m not going to say goodbye, because it’s not goodbye. I hope to see you soon. Thank you, to all of you.'
Van Persie gets hero's welcome as he lands in Turkey ahead of his move to Fenerbahce
Robin van Persie is getting ready to leave Manchester United and move to Turkey club, Fenerbahce. He arrived in Turkey yesterday afternoon July 12th and was greeted by a fanfare of Fenerbahce supporters who were eager to meet him. The fans arrived in their numbers to have a glance at the Holland international as he arrived in private jet with his wife and two children. RVP, 31, is set to sign a 3-year deal worth about £240,000-a-week at Fenerbahce. More photos after the cut...
