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Wayne Rooney sings better than you. Photos from Manchester United's Christmas party.

Can Rooney sing better than you? Who knows? There’s no video evidence so disregard my headline.lol. Old Trafford men and their boss, Louis Van Gaal treated themselves to a wonderful Christmas party few days back.

Roll call of players at the event include Wayne Rooney who displayed his singing prowess. Others include Ryan Giggs, Robin Van Persie, Marouane Fellaini, Anders Lindeegad, Adnan Januzaj, Radamel Falcao, Ashley Young, Juan Mata, Johnny Evans, David de Gea, Luke Shaw, Di Maria and the likes.

Credit: Daily Mail

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Luis Suarez lied to his daughter about his World Cup ban.

Remember Luis Suarez’s infamous 4-month ban for biting Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup? The Barcelona/Uruguay forward in a recent interview with Span’s Radio Catalunya revealed the lies he told his daughter, who asked why he wasn’t playing after he was banned.

“When my daughter asked me why I was not playing, it hurt me very much. I had to face it. At first I said it was because of the knee. But people told me to be sincere to her because she is becoming aware of everything.’



He later braced up to tell her the truth.

‘I think it was during the match between Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano earlier in the season. She asked me why I was not playing and at the end I said: ‘Dad had a red card because he did a mistake, because dad is human and he is not perfect.’ She has since not asked anymore. I explained everything (to her) and she understood it.’

Brilliant response!!

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Obafemi Martins wins MLS goal of the year award, says he's done with the Super Eagles.

Seattle Sounders forward, Obafemi Martins’ fantastic goal against San Jose Earthquakes on May 18 has been voted MLS Goal of the Year.
Obagoal’s goal garnered over 50% of the total votes cast by online voters at MLSSoccer.com. Portland’s Will Johnson and New York’s Thierry Henry’s goals came second and third respectively.‎
Meanwhile in other unrelated news, the former Levante striker who has been constantly shunned by the technical team for some time now has called time on his international career.
In an interview with Italian daily, La Gazzetta dello Sport, Martins who made 39 appearances for the Super Eagles and scored 18 goals hinted that that he’s having problems with the Super Eagles set up and has not enjoyed good relationship with some of his team-mates.
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“No, I am done with my national team, I will not go there any more. I do not have good relationships with some companions. If they do not want me anymore, patience. I love my country, I have given so much. But there are problems and although I am summoned, I do not go.” He stated.
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Carlo Ancelotti Wins La Liga Manager of Month for November

12 Points! 12 matches! 15 goals! To say life appears to be going well for Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti would be putting it mildly. For his team’s stellar displays in the Spanish league, the Spanish Professional Football League, (LFP) has named him the La Liga Manager of the Month of November.
A statement on LFP website reads, “These numbers, together with the side’s scintillating form and their splendid month, added to Ancelotti’s talent to get the best from players like Isco, James Rodriguez and Marcelo mean that the Real Madrid manager is the Liga manager of the month.”
The statement continued, “With him on the touchline, the Whites are experiencing their best ever winning run in all competitions, beating the record previously set by Jose Mourinho and Miguel Munoz.”
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Returning to Arsenal is on Henry Thierry's Christmas wish list.

This certainly is a big Christmas present for all Gunners fans. Arsenal legend and all-time goalscorer, Henry Thierry is relishing his return to the Emirates.
The French footballer who announced his decision to leave the New York Red Bulls this week disclosed that returning to England  is on his Christmas wish list.
“That’s the wish. Christmas is arriving soon, so it’s a wish. It’s not something that’s going to happen like this. It is a wish. Everybody knows how much I love the club, my feeling about it. It is a wish right now. I’m not trying to get out of the question, but it’s only a day now (since I announced my departure), so, yeah, it is a wish.”
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Vincent Enyeama is the only Nigerian on Josimar's top 50 footballers in the world list.

Forget Nigeria’s shocking exit from AFCON 2015 qualifiers, we”ll continue to reiterate that veteran goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama has had a really wonderful year both in his country home and club side.
The Super Eagles captain is the only Nigerian on Josimar, a Norwegian football journal’s top 50 players in the world 2014 list. He’s no 47 on the list. 2014 Ballon d’Or nominees; Cristiano Ronaldo, Manuel Neuer and Lionel Messi have unsurprisingly topped the list.
Top 50 footballers in the world.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
2. Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich)
3. Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
4. Philipp Lahm (Bayern Munich)
5. Thomas Müller (Bayern Munich)
6. Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich)
7. Diego Costa (Chelsea)
8. Luis Suàrez (Barcelona)
9. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (PSG)
10. Angel di Maria (Man United)
11. Thibaut Courtois (Chelsea)
12. Javier Mascherano (Barcelona)
13. Neymar (Barcelona)
14. James Rodriguez (Real Madrid)
15. Toni Kroos (Real Madrid)
16. Luka Modric (Real Madrid)
17. Gareth Bale (Real Madrid)
18. Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal)
19. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)
20. Paul Pogba (Juventus)
21. Branislav Ivanovic (Chelsea)
22. Nemanja Matic (Chelsea)
23. Pablo Zabaleta (Man City)
24. Bastian Schweinsteiger (Bayern Munich)
25. Keylor Navas (Real Madrid)
26. Carlos Tevez (Juventus)
27. Ivan Rakitic (Barcelona)
28. David Alaba (Bayern Munich)
29. Eden Hazard (Chelsea)
30. Sergio Aguero (Man City)
31. Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)
32. Andres Iniesta (Barcelona)
33. Yaya Toure (Man City)
34. Arturo Vidal (Juventus)
35. Mario Götze (Bayern Munich)
36. Diego Godin (Atlético Madrid)
37. Edin Dzeko (Man City)
38. Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund)
39. Hugo Lloris (Tottenham)
40. Raheem Sterling (Liverpool)
41. Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus)
42. André Schürrle (Chelsea)
43. Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea)
44. David de Gea (Man United)
45. Radja Nainggolan (AS Roma)
46. Vincent Kompany (Man City)
47. Vincent Enyeama (Lille)
48. Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus)
49. Carlos Bacca (Sevilla)
50. Frank Lampard (Man City)‎
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We've Got Your Back: Idris Elba, Yaya Toure, Patrick Vieira others launch anti-ebola campaign.

Top British actor Idris Elba and some international football stars have launched a public awareness campaign aimed at preventing the spread of Ebola in West Africa. 
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The campaign which is tagged, “Africa United” is supported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Foundation and driven creatively by actor Idris Elba. It is designed to recognize the vital role of frontline healthcare workers, as well as to provide critical education and resources for the people of West Africa. Educational messages will be delivered on local and national radio and TV, billboards and by SMS to audiences in Liberia, Guinea, Sierra Leone and neighboring countries.
In a new TV spot titled “We’ve Got Your Back,” (Africa United: We’ve Got Your Back ft. Idris Elba, Yaya Touré, Patrick Vieira & More) Elba and a group of football players committed to the fight against Ebola in West Africa, including Yaya Touré, Carlton Cole, Kei Kamara, Patrick Vieira, Fabrice Muamba and Andros Townsend, are voicing their solidarity with the healthcare workers who are risking their lives every day to fight Ebola.
In the video, the players acknowledge that, although fans regard them as heroes, healthcare workers tackling Ebola are the true heroes. Each player wears the name of a healthcare worker on his back as a symbol of respect for “the world’s most important team.”
“For me the battle against Ebola is a personal one. To see those amazing countries in West Africa where my father grew up and my parents married being ravaged by this disease is painful and horrific,” said Idris Elba. 
He continued, “Imagine having to sit down and tell your family that you were going to fight this disease. That conversation is happening across West Africa and around the world every day. I am in awe of the bravery of these health workers, who put their lives at risk day in and out to stop the spread of this terrible disease. My hope is that, in some small way, through the development of these PSAs and the creation of the Africa United campaign, we can ensure that these workers get the support they need and that health messages are delivered to people on the ground to help them in their fight. #wevegotyourback. We will support you.”
In another campaign video titled “West Africa vs. Ebola,” (Africa United: West Africa vs. Ebola ft. Idris Elba) Elba stars as a soccer coach giving a rousing and educational team talk to West Africa in preparation for its “life or death” game against Ebola. Elba explains the symptoms of Ebola and tactics for how to beat the virus, which includes spreading the word and working as a team.
“ I wanted to support this campaign for so many reasons. I could not sit back without doing something to help fight Ebola. It is important we don’t treat this as something we just discuss with work colleagues or simply follow on the news for updates – instead our focus should be to do something,” said Yaya Touré, Ivorian professional football (soccer) player. 
“I also wanted to get involved with this campaign as it pays tribute to the many, many African heroes who are in the villages, towns and cities using their skills, resourcefulness and intelligence to battle Ebola. Those people on the front line are often forgotten. African mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters are doing everything they can to fight Ebola – we have to support them. #WeveGotYourBack.” He added.‎
The video spots and other multimedia educational materials—including video and radio messages, billboards and posters—will be available on the campaign website, www.WeAreAfricaUnited.org, in English, French, Krio and additional local languages. The educational materials are designed to be adapted and distributed by Africa United partners such as ministries of health, health clinics, government and non-governmental organizations, media and sports organizations. 
These include the CDC Foundation and current partners Africa 24, SuperSport, ONE, UNICEF and Voice of America. CDC staff working in the affected countries contributed to the development and distribution of the health messages, and Africa United will continue to develop and provide messages to CDC and partners in real time based on changing needs in country.
The 2014 Ebola epidemic is the largest in history, infecting nearly 16,000 people with more than 5,600 deaths to date. While the spread of Ebola is a threat to people, health systems and economies around the globe, West African communities in particular are being crippled by the disease as a result of already-strained healthcare systems, mistrust of healthcare workers and fear and stigmatization of those infected.
 ‎Twitter: @WeAre_AU
Facebook: We Are Africa United
YouTube: We Are Africa United
Hashtags: #WeAreAfricaUnited  &#WeveGotYourBack‎
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Tchidi Chikere and Nuella welcome baby girl

9 months after their traditional wedding ceremony, actors Tchidi Chikere and wife, Nuella Njubigbo Chikere have welcomed a baby girl. The bundle of joy who was delivered in the US has been named Tess. 
“We call her baby Tess. Welcome to our home and the love we have waiting for u. God has done it. N to my wifey.. Teee loves ya!” Tchidi wrote.
The prolific producer has 3 children from his previous marriage to actress, Sophia Chikere, Nuella on the other hand is a first-time mother. 
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Vincent Enyeama, Ahmed Musa, Obafemi Martins others, in contention for 2014 Goal Nigeria Player of the Year award.

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Super Eagles/Lille skipper, Vincent Enyeama; CSKA Moscow forward, Ahmed Musa;  Seattle Sounders FC star, Obafemi Martins; Enyimba FC striker, Mfon Udoh and Villareal forward, Ikechukwu Uche have all been nominated for the 2014 Goal Nigeria Player of the Year.
These five players have not only maintained wonderful forms, they’ve smashed/created records and have been instrumental in their clubs’ victories. Click on the link below to vote for your choice players.
 
Vote here:
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Football fan writes on ‘why women can’t play football’

‎Short but hilarious. This piece was written by a football fan named David Hickey and published in a national newspaper. Citing diving and fighting with opponents and officials, David believes some of the elements which make men’s football interesting is lacking in the women’s team.
Credit: UK Metro
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