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2023/2024 Premier League opening week fixtures, official ball revealed.

The English Premier League has revealed the opening week fixtures for the 2013\2014 campaign. Manchester United will play at home in their opening Premier League match for a seventh consecutive season. Chelsea vs. Liverpool on the first weekend of the new Premier League season.

This is going to be an interesting match considering that Liverpool haven’t lost their opening Premier League game in any of the last 10 seasons, they recorded 8 wins and 2 draws. Chelsea coach, Pochettino is also unbeaten in 6 of his 7 opening day fixtures.

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The official ball for the season too has been unveiled. The Nike Flight ball will enjoy its first competitive action when the new season starts on the weekend of August 12.

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Cookathon: Guinness World Records certifies Hilda Bacci.

Hilda Bassey, has been certified the new record holder for longest cooking marathon by an individual. The 26 year-old popularly called Hilda Bacci has surpassed the previous record of 87 hours 45 minutes set by India-based chef, Lata Tondon in 2019.

“Following a thorough review of all the evidence, Guinness World Records can now confirm that Hilda Effiong Bassey, better known as Hilda Baci, has officially broken the record for the longest cooking marathon (individual), with a time of 93 hours 11 minutes,” GWR said in a statement released on Tuesday.

Recall that the chef began the cookathon on Thursday 11 May and ended it on Monday 15 May, cooking over 100 meals.

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Lionel Messi to join Inter Miami

Argentine legend, Lionel Messi has reportedly signed for MLS club, Inter Miami. According to sources, the terms include an option for part-ownership of the MLS club.

The former PSG player was also offered contributions from the two largest commercial partners in the league.

– A share of Apple+ profits for new subscribers

– A percentage of Adidas profits

– Acquisition of a team after retirement

This development is coming days after the World Cup star’s dad, Jorge Messi and Joan Laporta were spotted in a meeting at the Barça President’s house to discuss Leo’s possible return to Spain.

Seems that may not be happening soon.

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Messi: La Liga okays Argentine’s return

Barcelona legend, Lionel Messi may be one step away from returning to Barcelona FC. The World Cup star, who left the club in the summer of 2021 for PSG, ended his contract with the later this year.ImageFew days ago, Barça director Mateu Alemany  reportedly said the 35 year-old’s return would depend on La Liga’s approval. “There are a lot of things that need to be considered regarding Messi, including La Liga’s approval”. No details can be given until this issue is resolved. We are waiting”. he said.Image

The La Liga team have now okayed his return. Barcelona President Joan Laporta reportedly had a meeting with Jorge Messi, the footballer’s father and are discussing the possible return of Leo Messi to Spain. After the meeting, he told the press, “Leo wants to return to Barcelona and I’d love to see him back to Barça. Barça move is an option for sure.”

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Karim Benzema quits Real Madrid, signs for Saudi Arabia side Al Ittihad

Karim Benzema has joined Saudi Arabia side, Al Ittihad. The French footballer signed his contract from Saudi Arabia in Madrid last night. The contract will reportedly be valid till 2025 and he will earn €400m Yearly for 2 years + an option for one more year. Image

The 35 year-old made his last appearance at Real Madrid last night, scoring shortly after receiving a standing ovation from the audience. The striker’s 18th goal against Atletic Bilbao surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for most goals scored against the club. What a way to end his career with the Galacticos!Image“Mon frero. It has been an honour to play with you for the past two seasons. You are a special player and the best striker in the world. You deserve everything that you have been awarded. But most importantly, you are an amazing person and friend. I wish you all the best for what is next in your career and I am sure you will achieve more greatness. You will be missed, my captain. Legend.” Real Madrid defender, David Alaba wrote.

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Zlatan Ibrahimović retires from professional football.

Swedish player, Zlatan Ibrahimović has announced his retirement from professional football.Image

It was an emotional moment for the The AC Milan star who made the announcement on Sunday after his club’s final match of the Serie A season. He bid farewell to AC Milan and the iconic San Siro stadium and he was honoured Zlatan with a tifo which spelt out “GODBYE”.

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“When I woke up this morning it was raining. I told myself that even God was sad. Tonight, I was too moved. I look at my teammates, they are crying. So I look to my wife for strength, she cries. I look at the screen, the tifosi are crying.” He said.Image

HIS CAREER

511 club goals

988 career games

Sweden’s all-time top scorer (62)

5x Serie A champion

4x Ligue 1 champion

2x Eredivisie champion

1x La Liga champion

1x Europa League champion

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Eden Hazard to leave Madrid at the end of the season.

Spanish giants, Real Madrid have confirmed that Eden Hazard will leave the club at the end of the season. According to sources, his contract was terminated by mutual agreement.

“Real Madrid C. F. and Eden Hazard have reached an agreement by which the player is disassociated from the club as of June 30, 2023”, the club announces.

It is now uncertain if the Belgian footballer will try new clubs or retire from professional football . Eden Hazard has been part of the club for four seasons, in which he has won 8 titles: 1 European Cup, 1 Club.

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Asisat Oshoala wins second UEFA WCL trophy with Barcelona Femeni.

Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala,  has won the 2022 UEFA Women’s Champions League Title with FC Barcelona Femeni. The 28 year-old who missed the Champions League final against Wolfsburg due to injury but the Spanish side fought from two goals down to beat their rivals.

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She is Barcelona Femeni’s fourth All-time Highest Goal Scorer, scored 21 league goals in 2022/2023 and was the 2021/22 Spanish Women’s Primera Division Top Scorer with 20 goals.

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PSG confirms Lionel Messi is exiting the club this summer.

This was as certain as death and taxes.

Argentine football legend, Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) this summer, the club has officially confirmed.

“After two seasons with PSG, the adventure between Leo Messi and Paris Saint-Germain will come to an end at the end of the 2022-23 campaign. The Club wishes Leo, with undeniable emotion, many more accomplishments for the rest of his career. has confirmed that Leo Messi leaves the club.” The club said on it’s social media page.

“I would like to thank Leo Messi for his two seasons in Paris. To see a seven-time Ballon d’Or winner in the Rouge & Bleu and at Parc des Princes, winning back-to-back Ligue 1 titles and inspiring our younger players has been a pleasure. His contribution to Paris Saint-Germain and Ligue 1 cannot be understated and we wish Leo and his family all the best for the future.” Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, Chairman and CEO of Paris Saint-Germain stated.

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Messi also expressed his gratitude, “Thanks to the club, the city of Paris and its residents for these two years and I wish them the best in the future”.

While in Paris, the FIFA World Cup winner was crowned a French league champion, clinched the France Football’s prestigious Ballon d’Or award. In the 2022–23 season, he netted 16 goals in 31 Ligue 1 games, became the league’s top assist provider, with 16 assists to his name.

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Why I won’t reject national honour – Comedian, AY

Comedian Ayo Makun, popularly called AY, has disclosed that he will not be rejecting the national honour conferred on him by the immediate past president, Muhammadu Buhari despite pleas from fans.

The enterpreneur, who expressed gratitude for the honour wrote on his social media pages earlier was listed in the Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) cadre.

“I am indeed happy to be listed amongst individuals adding value to the country in all spheres of human endeavour. Not everyone gets to enjoy that special grace that brings me nothing short of consistent favour against all odds. At this point permit me to reintroduce myself, I am Dr Richard Ayodeji Makun (MFR)” He wrote.

Reacting to pressure from fans to dissociate himself from the award, the TV show host asserted, “Those of you shaming or asking me to reject ‘A National Honour’ are clearly missing a vital point. Our country is bigger and more important than any president or political party awarding it. A national honour is the highest recognition anyone can get for his or her contributions.

He added: “My allegiance is to a country where I have contributed my own quota, and I am more than happy to be rewarded by the same nation.”

Actor, Kunle Afolayan and David ‘Davido’ Adeleke also made the list.

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