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Jamie Vardy's wife shuts down irate Leicester City fans.

Rebekah Vardy, the wife of Leicester City star, Jamie Vardy who caught some flaks for reportedly influencing her husband’s impending move to Arsenal has fired back at Leicester City fans who trolled her on Twitter. 

The north London club are expected to complete their surprise move for the England international soon, having met a release clause of about £20million.
The news of Jamie’s imminent exit from the club expectedly grew thorns on the foxes fans and they vented their frustration at Rebekah claiming she had a huge say in the decision but the mother of one would not have any of it. 

“Listen LCFC fans don’t come at me with abuse! I have nothing whatsoever to do with calling the shots in my husband’s career! Its unfair,” she tweeted.
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Muhammed Ali, The Greatest Goes Home | By: Tony Okoroji

This is dedicated to one of the greatest Africans that ever lived.

A few hours ago, news broke that the incomparable Muhammad Ali, the boxer who flew like a butterfly, stung like a bee has gone on. At 74, Ali finally fell to Parkinson disease in an Arizona Hospital.

Muhammed Ali occupies a significant place in my list of the top ten black people of all times. These are the people whose lives have reshaped the perception of the world about the black person. By their stubbornness, they transformed the African from being a hewer of wood and fetcher of water for the rest of mankind. From being merely slaves, Africans may today compete with the rest of God’s children for God’s bounties. If the truth must be told, without the likes of Muhammed Ali, there never would have been a Barack Obama, an American President of African heritage.

Ali was like a Donald Trump but a much better polished version. He had the gift of the garb. He was bold. No one out-talked Muhammed Ali. No one out hyped a fight than Muhammed Ali. “It will be a thriller when I beat the Gorilla in Manila”, Ali boasted about his impending fight with Joe Frazier in the Philippines. Ali messed with the brains of Joe Frazier, and won.

Ali brought intellect into boxing and turned what otherwise was a cheap sport into intriguing and respected entertainment and a global money spinner. He did it without being subservient to anyone of any colour and in so doing gave the black personality a lot of respect.

While Muhammed Ali taunted everyone with his macho black image, Papa James Brown from the Apollo Theatre in Harlem was saying it loud, “I am black and proud!” and Dr. Martin Luther King Jnr was holding thousands spell bound by his eloquence and his words. To me, this trio in America may have done more to reshape the perception of everyone in the world about the true value of the black person. To me, they laid the groundwork for the world to finally understand and appreciate the spirit of the great Nelson Mandela.

In the coming days, a lot will be written and said about Muhammed Ali, the greatest sportsman of all times. One thing that will not be in dispute is that there will never be another Muhammed Ali.

Tony Okoroji, is the Chairman of the Board of Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON)
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Joseph Yobo appointed Special Assistant On Sports Development

Few days after he held his star-studded testimonial match, Nigeria’s most capped footballer, Joseph Yobo has been appointed as Senior Special Assistant on Sports Development to The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike. 
A statement by Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor on Electronic Media, said the appointments take immediate effect. 

This is not the first time the Soccer legend will be delving into politics, recall that the former Everton player campaigned heavily for the erstwhile Nigerian President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.
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How Muhammed Ali wanted to be remembered.

The world is yet to come to terms with the shocking exit of sporting icon, Muhammed Ali who passed on in the early hours of today at the age of 74. 
Arguably the greatest boxer of all time, tributes to the legend who lost the battle with Parkinson’s disease after 32 years have not stopped flowing from the nooks and crannies of the globe. 
Beyond the ring, albeit controversial, Muhammed Ali was a huge inspiration to a lot of people. His quotes, speeches were so wise and well-spoken that they were adopted as mantras by his friends, foes and admirers alike. Let’s take a look at how he wanted to be remembered.
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Club competitions and Football clubs represented at Euro 2016


The Euro 2016 tournament  is upon us; Which club competitions or football clubs are represented at the footballing event? The English Premier League lead the pack with a total of 103 players out of the 552 players that will be participating. Juventus and Liverpool have a total of 12 players. Take a look at the rest below.

Club competitions represented at Euro 2016:
1. English Premier League – 103
2. German Bundesliga – 57
3. Italian Serie A – 52
4. Turkish Super Lig – 35
5. Spanish La Liga – 34
6. Russian Premier Liga – 32
7. English Championship – 31
8. French Ligue 1 – 22
9. Ukrainian Premier Liga – 20
10. Swiss Super League – 16

Football clubs represented at Euro 2016:
1. Juventus/Liverpool – 12
2. Tottenham 11
3. Manchester United 10
4. Barcelona/Bayern Munch 9
5. Real Madrid/Arsenal/Basel/CSKA/Fenerbahce/AS Roma 8

Credit : http://www.adifferentleague.co.uk
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State Attorney not convinced with Lionel Messi’s defence in tax fraud trial

Lionel Messi’s defence in the tax fraud trial has been taken with a pinch of salt by the State Attorney. The Barcelona talisman who appeared in court yesterday  declared his innocence in the tax evasion charges levelled against him and his father by Spanish authorities. He denied knowledge of his finances saying it was his father who handled them. 

But the State Attorney felt his argument wasn’t convincing enough. He said he had zero credibility and was even compared to a ‘capo’  heading a criminal structure. 

‘At one point, Jorge Messi recognizes that he tells his son they will be needing (financial) advice. And then they speak no more about it? That has zero credibility.
Messi knew more than he is making out.
I don’t want to compare Messi to a Mafioso, but it’s as if he was the boss of a criminal structure.’ He said 
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Kunle Afolayan makes history.

When it comes to filmmaking, Kunle Afolayan’s achievements cannot be overlooked. The Award-winning producer who hit the ground running again after his massive 2015 AMVCA victory premiered his latest project, ‘The CEO’ today. And yes, it was a big deal.
He has become the first movie producer to hold a premier on a plane. The flick got its first airing on Air France flight 149 from MMIA in Lagos to Paris. (35,000 feet above Africa).
“What is happening tonight, that has never happened before anywhere in the world. It’s going to be a premiere of a film in a plane. We decided to come up with this initiative to show the world that Africans are innovative, Nigerians are special people.” He said before take-off
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Dani Alves pens goodbye letter to fans

Following the confirmation of his exit from Barcelona FC, Dani Alves has penned an emotional letter to his fans on Instagram. The right-back who joined the Spanish giants in 2008 is expected to sign a two year deal at Serie A champions Juventus.
During his 8-year spell, the 33 year-old  won 23 trophies including three Champions League winners medals and six La Ligas. Read his goodbye letter below.

“In one month it will be eight years since my arrival at FC Barcelona. In July 2008, I joined this club and I took the kit in which I have lived the most important accomplishments of my career. From day one, from the first training under the orders of Pep Guardiola, until the last of this last season, I have had the fortune to passionately enjoy my football.
“I have dozens, hundreds, of images recorded in my mind of moments shared with you at the Camp Nou and on the streets of Barcelona… many goal celebrations, and happiness at winning titles. I am a privileged, honoured worker and footballer, whom life has allowed me to wear the shirt of the best club in the world in a prodigious decade for the quality of its players and coaches. “
I could mention one by one all the extraordinary people with whom I have had the pleasure of overcoming challenges and difficulties in the many ways that have been presented throughout this time, but I prefer to give them a set thanks, because in the Barcelona locker room there is no room for individuality: We all win, we all lose. And we work together. And pulling the ship, presidents, ‘misters’ (managers) coaching staff, club workers … all of them thank you very much because they have always rewarded my efforts with their trust and support.
“With this letter I just wanted to let you know that I made the decision to seek a new challenge in my career, because you have to know when the finish each stage at the correct time. And my point is this. I go, but I will return, because I’m a culé more. Thanks for making me feel loved.”
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Funke Akindele celebrates Global Success of Jenifa’s Diary with Red Carpet & Q&A event in London

To celebrate the global success of hit comedy series ‘Jenifa’s Diary’, beloved Nollywood actress Funke Akindele is coming to London to spend an evening with her UK fans. iROKO and Lebara Play will be screening episodes from Jenifa’s Diary Season 4, as part of an exclusive red carpet event at London’s Greenwich Odeon on Friday 10th June 2016. 

The follow-up TV series to Nollywood blockbuster movies, ‘Jenifa’ (2008) and ‘Return of Jenifa’ (2012), sees Akindele reprise her role as the eponymous comic village hairdresser. The show follows Jenifa as she cons her way back to the city to give university life another go, whilst jotting down her experience in her trusty diary.
In addition to honouring Funke Akindele’s tremendous work towards the meteoric growth of the Nigerian entertainment industry, fans will have the chance to get up close and personal with the award-winning actress, with an exclusive Q&A session conducted by DJ Abass, where they will discuss Nollywood, the changing role of women in the business and many other aspects of African entertainment.
Starting from 9pm, fans will enjoy a rare opportunity to see the acclaimed actress and producer in person as well as watch the hilarious Jenifa’s Diary, followed by hearing her unique insights and anecdotes in an exclusive interview by DJ Abass.
Justine Powell, Chief Commercial Officer of iROKO comments: “We are bringing the incredible and super-talented star that is Funke Akindele to London, to celebrate her pivotal role as one of Nollywood’s leading ladies. We are fiercely proud of our association with Funke, and the fine work she has done in building Nollywood’s global profile and reputation with extraordinary characters, none more so than Jenifa”. 

Funke Akindele will also be out and about in London all week, hosting a number of Nollywood themed events
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