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My kids don't want to talk about their mother's death- Rio Ferdinand

Ex England player, Rio Ferdinand has said it has been difficult getting his children to talk about their mother’s death. The former captain who lost his 34 year-old wife, Rebecca to cancer in May 2015 told BBC that he gets shut down by the three children, aged 10, 8 and 5 each time he asks about their feeling.

He told BBC Radio 5 live, ahead of a BBC One documentary,  “I didn’t know any techniques to speak to the children. I didn’t know what buttons to push. I’d been starting conversations with them to try and get how they were feeling out, and they would just shut me down, walk away, close the conversation down completely.”

He continued, “It kind of opened everything up and it was a beautiful moment just seeing them talk happily and being joyful about their mum rather than it being sad and negative moments. It switched it from dark to bright.  


“When you come into this situation you understand suicide, you understand people who do that and have those thoughts. I didn’t think about it myself but I understand now how people get to that situation. I can’t judge people like that now, whereas before I’d be sitting there, probably with Rebecca, saying that guy is so ignorant and selfish how has he just done that – left three beautiful kids.Now I could say I understand how he got to that point. I wouldn’t do it, but I understand how he’s there. You do get to those levels – and so it’s a work-in-progress.
 “At the beginning I’d sit and think how am I ever going to be happy? I can’t see a point where I’m ever going to be able to smile, because I can get happy over here, but then I look at my children – and that brings you right back into sadness again because they haven’t got a mum.”
 
Source: BBC
 

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Not Again! Police seize £73 million worth of Lionel Messi-branded cocaine.

£73million worth of cocaine branded with Lionel Messi’s face and kept inside of 1,200 giant squid fillets has been seized in Peru.

The packages which had Messi’s logo, name and the royal seal of the King of Spain on them weighed 1,417 kilograms. They arrived from the Apurimac, Ene and Mantaro Rivers Valley region in Peru and were destined for Belgium.
In September 2015, the New York Post reported that $3 million worth of cocaine, with ‘Messi’ label were seized from two men in the Bronx.

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Obafemi Martins Foundation donates to Nigerians with disabilities.

Ex Nigeria international, Obafemi Martins has made a huge donation to some disabled Nigerians.
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Through the Obafemi Martins Foundation, the former Inter Milan player gave out more than 1,000 walking aids. over 500 wheelchairs and clutches to incapacitated Lagosians at an event held at the National Stadium in Lagos on Tuesday.
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I received death threats after Ranieri's exit – Jamie Vardy

Leicester City star, Jamie Vardy has revealed that he received death threats following Leicester’s sacking of Claudio Ranieri. The 30-year-old claimed people believed he played a major part in the dismissal of the Italian who guided the foxes to their first Premier League victory.
Jamie and Rebekah Vardy have been given ‘extra security’ after receiving sick death threats
Speaking to pressmen recently, the Englishman said,  “I read one story that said it (the meeting) was straight after the Sevilla game. It said I was personally involved in a meeting when I was actually sat in anti-doping for three hours. A few of you (media) waited around for an interview after. Then of course the story is out there and people pick it up and jump on it and you’re getting death threats about your family, kids, everything. On social media, you name it – walking down the street. To be honest I get them every week.
He continued, “Football fans don’t seem to like me. I just get on with it but when people are trying to cut your missus up while she’s driving along, with the kids in the back of the car, it’s not the best. It is terrifying. All that can happen is they get banned on Twitter. People get cut up but if there’s no cameras you’re screwed.”
Jamie and Rebekah Vardy have however been given extra security after following the death threats reports.
 

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Ronaldo named Portugal player of the year

For the eighth time, Cristiano Ronaldo has been named as Portugal’s player of the year 2016.  He received the honour after leading his country to their first major title at the European Championship last summer and converting the winning penalty that saw Real Madrid clinch their 11th Champions League triumph last May.
He beat off competition from club teammate Pepe and Sporting goalkeeper Rui Patricio.
Receiving the prize at the Quinas de Ouro gala on Monday, the 32-year-old forward said,  “It was a very special year for me because the Euros was the only trophy I was still missing, I want to thank the Portuguese people again, they gave us confidence on our way to the title.”

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Cech named Czech Footballer of the Year for the 9th time

Arsenal goalkeeper, Petr Cech has emerged the Czech Player of the Year award for the ninth time. The former Chelsea skipper edged out Hertha BSC midfielder, Vladimir Darida and China-based Borek Dockal.
“Thank you for this award tonight – Czech Player of the Year “ He wrote on Twitter.
Votes were determined by  players, coaches, football officials and journalists
 
 

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Victor Moses pulls out of Eagles’ friendlies

Super Eagles star, Victor Moses, has pulled out of Nigeria’s friendly matches against the Teranga Lions of Senegal and the Stallions of Burkina Faso, due to injury.
The Chelsea player who had been on three loans in four years has flourished under Antonio Conte-led team and has been a vital part of the squad got injured in his club’s FA Cup quarterfinal match reported at the Super Eagles’ camp and explained the situation to coach Gernot Rohr.
 

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Neymar drops Premier League hint

Barcelona star, Neymar has spoken of his desire to play in the Premier League and has listed four club he admires as well as managers he would like to work under.
The Brazilian whose contract with the Catalans ends in 2022 was heavily linked with Manchester United last year.
Speaking to The Sun, the former Santos player maintained that the Premier League is a championship that amazes him .
“I like the playing style and the teams. And who knows, someday, I would like to play at it, yes. I admire Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool — these are the teams that are always there fighting. And then you have high-level coaches like Mourinho and Guardiola. These are coaches with whom any player would like to work. “ He said.
 

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Eden Hazard out for 10-15 days

Eden Hazard will be out for 10-15 days with a calf injury. The Belgian could miss Chelsea’s Premier League match with Crystal Palace on April 1 as well as Belgium’s World Cup Qualifier against Greece on Saturday and the friendly with Russia on Tuesday.
“Eden has suffered an injury before the match against Stoke, it does not look so serious. But he will not play against Greece. We are going to follow the injury. It is a big disappointment for Eden that he cannot lead the team. If you want to be a good team, you have to absorb everything. This is a good test for us. I see enough players who can take over his role.” Belgium coach Roberto Martinez revealed

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Ghanaian referee banned for life, for match-fixing

FIFA Disciplinary Committee has banned Ghana’s referee Joseph Odartei Lamptey for life for match- fixing after he awarded a controversial penalty to South Africa during their World Cup qualifier with Senegal last year.

Lamptey who awarded the home side a spot-kick in the 43rd minute of the match in Polokwane on November 12 as the South African club beat Senegal 2-1 was found guilty of “unlawfully influencing match results”. Senegalese players protested his decision to award a  wrong penalty given for handball against Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly.
He was banned by The Confederation of African Football (CAF) for three months.
“Further information concerning the South Africa v Senegal match in question will be provided once the decision becomes final and binding, FIFA follows a zero-tolerance policy on match manipulation and is committed to protecting the integrity of football. 
“As a result, FIFA will continue with its ongoing efforts to combat match manipulation through a variety of initiatives, which include the monitoring of international betting and a confidential reporting system with a dedicated integrity hotline and e-mail address.” a FIFA statement read.

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