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Christiano Ronaldo Leaves Manchester United With Immediate Effect
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo is set to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement. The decision follows a controversial interview in which the 37-year-old criticised the club and said he had “no respect” for manager Erik ten Hag. Both parties stated that Ronaldo’s exit was “mutually agreed”. “The club thanks him…
Read More »Watford forward’s £25m move to Aston Villa collapses
Aston Villa and Watford agreed a transfer fee in excess of £25M on Saturday and Sarr was due to have medical on Monday. Watford forward Ismaila Sarr’s proposed move to Aston Villa has fallen through. Sarr’s personal terms and the structure of the move led to misunderstandings. Sarr was not…
Read More »SENEGAL; Govt Gifts The National Football Team With Cash Prizes Of Over $87,000 Each And Plots Of Land In Dakar And Diamniadio Following Their Win OF The Africa Cup Of Nations.
Senegal has rewarded each member of the national football team with cash prizes and plots of land following their win at the Africa Cup of Nations. Each team member received over $87,000 (£64,000) and plots in the capital, Dakar, and in the neighbouring Diamniadio city during a ceremony at the…
Read More »AFCON: Egypt Wants Final Match Against Senegal Moved To Monday Instead of Sunday To Allow An Extra Day For The Team To Rest
Egypt assistant boss Diaa al-Sayed wants their Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal to be played on Monday instead of Sunday so they can have an extra day of rest. The Pharaohs beat hosts Cameroon on Thursday on penalties, their third shootout win in a row. What. It. Means.#TotalEnergiesAFCON2021…
Read More »SPORTS; Manchester United Forward Mason Greenwood Arrested On Suspicion Of Rape And Assault Over Clips Posted On Social Media
Mason Greenwood was arrested Sunday on suspicion of rape and assault after a woman alleging incidents of violence posted pictures and videos on social media. Greenwood, 20, remains in custody for questioning and enquiries are ongoing, Greater Manchester Police said. The force launched an investigation after being made aware of…
Read More »FOOTBALL; Argentina Superstar Lionel Messi Wins His 7Th Ballon d’Or
The Argentina superstar has once again been named the best player on the planet, with Robert Lewandowski finishing as runner-up Lionel Messi has his hands on the Ballon d’Or once again, with the mercurial Argentina claiming the seventh Golden Ball of his remarkable career to date. Walking to his seventh…
Read More »SPORTS: Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo Set A New World Half-Marathon Record At The EDP Lisbon Half Marathon
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo set a new world half-marathon record Sunday at the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon, triggering celebrations in the capital Kampala. “Kiplimo has won the Lisbon Half Marathon that took place today in Portugal. We are proud of our golden boy,” said Uganda’s sports officer in Kampala, Gerald Kafuluma.…
Read More »KENYA; Ibrahim Rotich, Husband To The Slain Olympian Agnes Tirop, To Undergo A Mental Check Before Taking Plea On November 16
A Kenyan court ordered Ibrahim Rotich, husband to the slain Olympian Agnes Tirop, to undergo a mental check before he takes a plea on November 16, according to a court official. “Directions are hereby given that the accused person be escorted for mental assessment at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital…
Read More »UGANDA; Five Female Football Players From The Eritrean Under 20 Team Disappear
Five Eritrean female football players have disappeared in Uganda, authorities said Tuesday. They are part of the under 20 team that is participating in the 2021 Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) tournament in the eastern city of Jinja. Jinja police, along with Uganda’s football federation, Eritrea’s…
Read More »SPORTS: Kenya’s World Record Holder Agnes Tirop, 25, Found Dead At Her Iten Home
Kenyan world record holder Agnes Tirop has been found dead at her home in the western town of Iten, a training hub for many athletes. The two-time World Athletics Championships bronze medallist, who finished fourth in the Olympic 5,000m final two months ago, was 25. Kenyan police have said they…
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