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Arsenal players to donate today's wages to charity.


Arsenal players and their manager, Arsene Wenger will donate their wages from tonight’s game against Manchester City to a charity in Iraq. 
The cash will be spent on  building football pitches for refugee children.

 “It’s pure joy because as a footballer it is our duty to help people. For me to withdraw 1,000 or one million pounds from my account to help – I’m happy to do that.” Arsenal defender Gabriel Paulista said. 
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Blatter, Platini get 8-year ban

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, have been suspended for eight years from all football-related activities, with immediate effect.

A statement from FIFA Ethics Committee read: “The proceedings against Mr Blatter primarily related to a payment of CHF 2,000,000 (£1.34m) transferred in February 2011 from FIFA to Mr Platini.

“Mr Blatter, in his position as President of FIFA, authorised the payment to Mr Platini which had no legal basis in the written agreement signed between both officials on 25 August 1999.

“Neither in his written statement nor in his personal hearing was Mr Blatter able to demonstrate another legal basis for this payment. His assertion of an oral agreement was determined as not convincing and was rejected by the chamber.”

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Top 10 Richest African Footballers: 3 Nigerians make the cut

3 ex and current Nigeria internationals; Mikel Obi, Kanu Nwankwo and Austin Okocha have been named in the top 10 African Richest Footballers list.

The study was conducted and published by French publication, Footendirect. I really don’t believe Okocha and Kanu are richer than Mikel. What is however difficult to ascertain is if the list was drawn up before or after Kanu’s recent setback.

10 Richest African Footballers

1. Samuel Eto’o/Antalyaspor: $202million

2. Yaya Touré/Manchester City: $170million

3. Didier Drogba/Montreal: $155million

4. Jay-Jay Okocha: $150million

5. Nwankwo Kanu: $100million

6. Michaël Essien/Panathinaïkos: $70million

7. Emmanuel Adebayor/Libre: $57million

8. Obi Mikel/Chelsea: $50million

9. Kolo Touré/Liverpool: $43million

10. Sulley Muntari/Al-Ittihad: $40million

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Photos: Frank Lampard weds in London

Chelsea legend, Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley exchanged vows
today after a four-year engagement. The ceremony took place at the St Paul’s Church in KnightsBridge, London. Their reception took place 
celebrate their wedding with a reception at The Arts Club, Mayfair. 
Lampard who plays football for New York City FC has two daughters from a previous relationship.  

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Cristiano Ronaldo delves into hospitality business, unveils 'CR7' hotels.

Cristiano Ronaldo is planning big for life after retirement. The Portuguese has delved into hospitality business. 
He has partnered with Pestana hotel Group for his range of ‘CR7’ hotels. 
The hotels which will be located in four cities, Funchal, Lisbon, Madrid and New York will gulp £54million.
Soccerlens gathered that the first is expected to open next summer in Madeira, where Ronaldo was born, the one in Lisbon in late 2016, the remaining two in Madrid and New York will be launched in 2017.
 ‘I’m certain that this investment is surely one of the safest deals that I can capitalise on for my future. My job is to play football, but life won’t always be like this,’ Ronaldo said. ‘I have to dedicate myself to this new project and I have the best team in the world around me.

‘I am young but I feel very fulfilled so this project is exciting for me. I’m thinking about my future, and my son and my family’ The current Ballon d’Or winner stated. 
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Obafemi Martins now an American citizen.

Seattle Sounders forward,  Obafemi Martins has joined the growing list of Nigerian footballers with dual citizenship. 
The Nigeria international Obafemi has been issued a Green Card. 
This was confirmed by the Major League Soccer (MLS) who listed the ex Inter Milan player as a home player during the roster update for all the 20 MLS teams. 
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Photo: Raymond Dokpesi's son weds

His release from Kuje prison few days ago was very timely. Chairman, Daar Communications, Raymond Dokpesi’s son Williams and his bride, Diana tied the knot yesterday. 
The ceremony which took place in Abuja was attended by friends, family and colleagues. 
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Witches declare support for President's administration. Read their statement.

Witches too release statement? *lips sealed*
The White Witches Association of Nigeria, WHIWTAN, have drummed their support for President President Buhari’s administration, chiefly, his fight against corruption and anti-corruption campaign. The decision was taken at the end of an emergency meeting of the association in Ofosu, Edo State.
Below is a statement by the association’s spokesperson, Dr Okhue Iboi, WHIWTAN
“Following our worries over Nigeria, the general assembly of witches decided to hold this meeting. In attendance were witches from all the 36 states of Nigeria including Katsina, the home state of Buhari. It was at the end of this meeting that the unanimous decision was taken that we should support Buhari to fight corruption. There was no dissenting voice – we also took other decisions on some national issues affecting the country. ”
The statement continued.
‘These looters are even lucky that it was Buhari that was going after them to expose and punish them. On our own, we had decided to wage spiritual war against  them, and our own punishment would have been harsher. But but since Buhari has decided to take up the challenge, we have decided to support him. Buhari should not be afraid. I want to assure him that no human force can overcome him,’ he said.
Chei!
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Messi, Suarez fire Barcelona to third Club World Cup victory

An opener from Lionel Messi and a brace from Luis Suarez was enough to seal Barcelona’s Club World Cup title. The Spanish giants defeated River Plate 3-0 today at Yokohama to claim their 3rd global crown.

Ex Liverpool star, Luis Suarez who has been nothing short of exceptional for the team, scoring four braces in all competitions,  this season was awarded the Golden Ball – the best player of the tournament.

He also broke another record today. His two goals took Barcelona’s goal total for the calendar year to 176 as against 175 recoded in 2012.

 “The most important thing was to take the trophy, that was the only objective we had” The Uruguayan said.
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