Marco Reus and Jurgen Klopp Win Big In Major German Football Awards (2019)

 

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The award which is considered to be the most prestigious award of its type, in germany, saw the likes of marco reus and jurgen klopp come out victorious. According to information gathered, marco reus was able to secure about 150 votes out of 500 votes, beating rivals in kai harvetz who plays for bayer leverkusen and bayern munich full back joshua kimmich to claim the crown as the best footballer of the year in germany 2019. This victory will make it the second time the player will be winning this award in his career. Reus was quoted to have said

 It's nicer than it was then, a different feeling to seven years ago," Reus said after adding to the 2012 award he claimed for his performances for previous club Borussia Monchengladbach. 

 If you're a player with only three or four years left, you celebrate success a little more emotionally than before and enjoy the whole thing more. 

 It is difficult to come back after an injury as serious as my cruciate ligament rupture in 2017 and become Footballer of the Year, which makes me proud and shows that I have taken a good path after my injury. 

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On the other hand, after a famous and successful campaign with liverpool which saw them winning the Champions league and sealing their second spot in the english premiere league, Manager, Jurgen Klopp has been named the Coach of the year in germany 2019. It took about 44 votes to crown him champion after facing competition from Fortuna Dusseldorf's manager Friedhelm funkel who was second-placed after the voting excersise had been completed. This will be the third time in klopp's career to win this award. He was quoted as saying;

 I know who I owe this great award to: my team and my coaching team. Only as a collective can we achieve the successes we have achieved. 

 I am also happy for Friedhelm Funkel and Adi Hutter, whose great work has been recognised. 

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Super Eagles May Not Attend 2018 World Cup Qualifiers Cos NFF Is Too Broke

  

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is right now shopping for N85 million to execute the 2018 World Cup qualifier against the Chipolopolo of Zambia on October 9 in Ndola. The NFF had in recent weeks been lamenting what an official described as ‘no cash’ situation to carry on their activities, particularly the fast approaching tie against Zambia. A top official of the body told The Guardian yesterday that they require about N85 million for the match in Ndola. We need about N85 million to take care of the match against Zambia on October 9, but as we speak, we don’t have any kobo in our purse. We have appealed to Globacom to come to our aid by footing the bills. We are still waiting for response from the Federal Government,” the official stated. Breaking down the NFF budget for the World Cup qualifier against Zambia, the official, who pleaded anonymity, said: “The charges for the Airline alone is $200,000 for a 140-seater plane, and it will be on ground with the team for two days. We need between $6,000 and $10,000 for flight ticket to bring in the players. Their bonuses alone are within the range of N30 million. We don’t have any kobo in our purse right now, hence the need for us to approach Glo to come to our aid. But the Federal Government still has to play its part because this is the beginning of our campaign for the 2018 World Cup qualifying ticket. If we must get it right, every hand must be on deck,” the official stated. The Super Eagles versus Chipolopolo’s 2018 World Cup qualifier was initially billed for Monday, October 3, but the hosts, Zambia moved the date to Sunday October 9 without giving any reason. The venue still remains Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.As it stands, Nigeria’s 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign may be over before it even begins. This is because the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has said it is so broke that it cannot afford to fly the Super Eagles players to Zambia for next month’s third-round qualifier.

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Nigeria's U23 Olympic Team Back In Nigeria

Twelve players who represented Nigeria in the 2016 Rio Olympics and 7 officials who accompanied them, including coach Samson Siasia, have arrived back in Nigeria while others returned to their various bases. The Dream Team won the only medal (Bronze) for Nigeria at the Olympics following their 3-2 victory over Honduras in the third-placed match.


Interestingly, they arrived the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Mondaynightwithout any official from the Sports Ministry or the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) welcoming them from Brazil and have now departed to their various destinations as no plans were made to host them.

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Serena Williams strikes A Pose With Neymar Jr In Her Swimsuit

The body of a tennis superstar! Serena Williams shared
this
photo of herself showing off her curves in a black
swimsuit, while
striking a pose beside FC Barcelona player, Neymar Jr.
She captioned the
photo “Always be ready. You never know when
@neymarjr might show up.”

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Manchester United Appoints Mourinho As Coach

Jose Mourinho has signed his contract to become the new manager of Manchester United, Sky Sports News HQ can exclusively confirm.
The Portuguese put pen to paper at a central London hotel at around 5pm on Thursday to succeed Louis van Gaal as the new boss at Old Trafford.Sky Sports News HQ exclusively broke the news after Mourinho returned home at 5.20pm with documents in his hand and a bottle of red wine, having met with United's executive vice chairman Ed Woodward to complete the deal.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Declares Himself fit for Champions League Final

Cristiano Ronaldo has reassured Real Madrid fans he will be fit to play in Saturday’s Champions League final against Atletico Madrid in Milan after limping out of Tuesday’s training session.

Ronaldo failed to complete training for the third session in a row, leaving the pitch with a thigh problem following a clash with Real goalkeeper Kiko Casilla.

“It was a minor scare, a knock, but in a few days’ time I will be well,” the Portuguese forward told reporters.The 31-year-old missed the first leg of Real’s semi-final against Manchester City with a thigh injury but thinks he is in better physical condition than he was before the final two years today.

“I believe I’m in better shape,” he said. “I’ve had a slight problem but it’s normal as I have been the most used player in the team.
“I think this is the season where I have played the most minutes. Besides the problem of today’s training session, I believe I’m at my best level.”Real’s goalscoring machine is just one victory away from clinching his third European crown.
Ronaldo is one goal short of matching his own record of 17 in the competition set in the 2013-14 campaign whenthe team lifted the European Cup for the 10th time.“I would love to equal or even surpass that record,”Ronaldo said.

“But it is not an obsession. The record is mine whether I score or not in the final. The important thing is that we win.”Ronaldo is the all-time leading scorer in Europe’s elite club competition with 93 goals, 78 for Real.The former Manchester United player netted the last goalin the final in Lisbon two years ago when Real defeated Atletico 4-1 after extra-time.Ronaldo has amassed 51 goals in 47 games in all competitions this season but none against Atletico.“I’m focused,” he said “This is the game of our lives.
“The best two teams are in the final. I believe we are better but we have to play a good game. I think we will win and lift the European Cup again on Saturday.”

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Manchester United Sacks Louis Van Gaal ?

The Dutchman's departure had been widely expected following Saturday's FA Cup win over Crystal Palace, with Sky sources understanding Jose Mourinho is set to take over as United manager.
Van Gaal left United's team hotel in London on Sunday following their FA Cup triumph, telling Sky Sports News HQ's reporter "it's over" - although United insisted that comment was referring purely to the season being "over", not his reign as United boss.However, after a meeting with United's employment lawyer Paul Gilroy QC at the club's Carrington trainingbase on Monday morning, it appears that Van Gaal and United have parted company, although there has been no official conformation as yet.I know this will come as a relieve finally too MANchester united fans.

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Transfers: Bayern Munich to sign Alexis Sanchez

 Bayern Munich want to sign Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez and have enquired about the availability of the 27-year-old Chile international.(Mirror)Chelsea are interested in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, 27, and Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci, 28.(Mirror)Manchester City want 25-year-old Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan and are prepared to pay £18m for him.(Times – subscription required)

The German club could also lose centre-back Mats Hummels, 27, who is set to snub interest from ManchesterUnited to join Bayern Munich.(Guardian) Liverpool have been given the go-ahead to sign Cologne’s 25-year-old Germany international defender Jonas Hector.(Metro)Paris St-Germain defender Marquinhos, 21, is in talks overa summer move away from the Parc des Princes, with Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal all interested.(Canal+ via Star)Arsenal want to sign 18-year-old forward Dominic Solanke from Chelsea.(Sun)Former Leicester boss Nigel Pearson is set for a second round of talks with Aston Villa over their managerial position, but is also wanted by Middlesbrough.(Mail)Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, 26, wants to leave Arsenaland move to Roma in the summer after a successful loan spell.(Il Messagero via London Evening Standard)
Roma are keen to sign Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 28, for £15m.(Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian)Middlesbrough have joined Aston Villa and West Brom in expressing an interest in Gent’s Belgium international striker Laurent Depoitre, 27.(Het Laatste Nieuws via Talksport)
Napoli legend Diego Maradona believes the club will sell striker Gonzalo Higuain, 28, in the summer – and has urged them to replace him with 22-year-old Spurs forward Harry Kane.(Marca)Everton’s board will meet this week to decide the fate of manager Roberto Martinez.(Guardian)Joel Robles, 25, wants to be the Toffees’ number one goalkeeper next season – and believes Martinez should stay in charge.(Liverpool Echo)Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says he would “one day” like to return to Paris St-Germain as manager.(RMC via Express)
Sweden manager Erik Hamren says 34-year-old PSG striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not too old to thrive in the Premier League.(Sky Sports)Former Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli is being lined up for a surprise return to English football at Aston Villa.(Telegraph)

Porto manager Julen Lopetegui and Borussia Monchengladbach boss Andre Schubert could be candidates for the Swansea manager’s job in the summer.(Wales Online)

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FIFA Selects Juliet Ibrahim To Promote Women Football

 


        

Star Actress, Juliet Ibrahim has showed her support of the inclusion of women in leadership position at The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) with these new pictures. 





Juliet co-hosted the world famous CAF Awards in January 2016 where she dazzled as she spoke English and French exhibiting the extent of reach of football across the globe. 

She has always been a strong supporter of the development of women’s football as evident through her annual celebrity female soccer competition.




FIFA recently released these images via a tweet ahead of the upcoming conference scheduled for March 7th called Women’s Leadership Conference in Zurich.

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Cristiano Ronaldo is my rival who I respect, nothing more than that – Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi has admitted there’s mutual respect between himself and Cristiano Ronaldo. As the battle for supremacy among the planet’s two best footballers continues, the Argentine says Ronaldo isn’t his friend.

Ronaldo and Messi have each shared the Ballon D’or Award since 2007 and both superstar footballers play for Spain’s two most powerful clubs Real Madrid and Barcelona, leading to suggestions of intense rivalry between the pair.

But speaking to Argentine newspaper El Grafico, Messi said it’s only mutual respect that exists between them not hate or love.

“We are professionals that defend our teams, and rivals in this game, nothing more than that. Sometimes it happens that we win or that we lose. There has always been respect and nothing more.”

However, the Barcelona star made it clear that his ambitions rest on more silverware, not individual prizes.

“I prefer to win something with the national team,” he said. “I am not interested in records. They are there, but that does not make you win titles.”

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Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly eyeing up $23million property in Trump Tower

The soccer star says he wants to live like a king after he retires & he seems to be making preparations already. Six months after splashing out on an $18.5million apartment in the famous Trump Tower, reports have it he has his eyes on yet another one and this it’ll leave him $23million out of pocket.
See more photos after the cut…Ronaldo, who is on a record 5-year contract worth $206 million with his team Real Madrid, is said to be interested in a $23million apartment on the 63rd floor of the Fifth Avenue building.

The sportsman already owns an apartment a few floors below his potential new pad, splashing out on the 2,500 square foot home last summer.The new apartment is considerably more palatial though, boasting 3,700 square feet and spectacular views over both Central Park and the city.

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Photos: Cristiano Ronaldo ignores Real Madrid president’s orders and flies out to Morocco to

There were reports recently that the Real Madrid star had been banned by his club’s president Florentino Perez from making constant trips to Morocco to see kick boxer friend, Badr Hari.

But photos uploaded yesterday by the player on his Instagram account and photos from paparazzi indicate Ronaldo not only defied his club’s president orders, but he also traveled with his mum and son Cristiano Jr and they all spent the weekend with Badr Hari.

See more photos after the cut..And according to reports, contrary to a g*y relationship between Cristiano and Badr being mooted by some media outlets ,the 30-year-old Portuguese international is planning to build a house and hotel in Marrakech, Morocco as he and his family are huge lovers of the city.

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Yaya Toure to become highest paid footballer!

 

Yaya Toure could earn £30 million per season by leaving Manchester City for a Chinese Super League club in the summer, according to the Daily Telegraph.

The Ivory Coast midfielder's future at the Etihad Stadium is in doubt following confirmation of Pep Guardiola's arrival at the end of the season, with the coach having sold Toure at Barcelona.

The Telegraph claims associates of Toure's have insisted he wants to stay at City but he could be forced out if Guardiola decides to invest in a significant new signing in his position.

Three Chinese clubs, including Jiangsu Suning, have expressed an interest in the 32-year-old and could make him the third-highest paid player in the world after Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

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Messi Wants to Meet with Boy Who Made His Jersey from Plastic Bag

             

   

In January, a picture was posted to social media of a young boy wearing a blue and white striped plastic bag with Lionel Messi’s name and number drawn on top. Since the picture was posted, it has gone viral launching a campaign to find the mystery boy and bring him together with his hero.

Murtaza Ahmadi, originally thought to be from war-torn Iraq, was found in Afghanistan’s Ghazni province. The five-year-old boy worships Messi, but because his family is very poor, they cannot provide a proper jersey for the mega fan.

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