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Canadian University now running a course on Cristiano Ronaldo

Would you pursue a degree or hire a graduate in Cristiano Ronaldo studies? This may actually work for an intern or fresh graduate seeking a position in a football company but then the chances are very slim.


Staffordshire University, UK once offered a degree in David Beckham. Now, the University of British Columbia Okanagan in Canada is offering a sociologyu course on 3-time world best footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo. The course is titled “The Commodification of Cristiano Ronaldo.”‎

Adducing reasons for creating the course, Luis Aguiar, the professor behind it explained that, “Ronaldo is the center and every discussion, class meeting revolves around Ronaldo initially. And then we explore, we broaden out to larger themes. So it starts with Ronaldo but Ronaldo is almost like a springboard to talk about larger issues that are much more sociologically significant than just a biography of Ronaldo.”


The Portuguese legend doesn’t even know about it. “I don’t know if Ronaldo knows about the course. I haven’t heard from Ronaldo, I haven’t heard from his entourage. I would love to hear from either one, and I would love to have Ronaldo maybe”. He added.‎
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Joseph Yobo reportedly dumps football for politics

Ex Nigeria international, Joseph Yobo has reportedly dumped football for politics. I’m taking this news with a pinch of salt. Albeit the former Super Eagles Captain and Nigerian football legend, Kanu Nwankwo have been visible members of President Goodluck Jonathan’s campaign team, that really doesn’t mean the latter has called it quits with the round leather game. And again, he could be seeking for a political post.

But sources close to the former Everton player disclosed that he is really through with soccer and infact he rejected contracts from Asia and America to concentrate on his support for the President.

“I can tell you that Yobo is no longer interested in playing football or anything related to the game now. Yobo is more interested  in paving the way for his political ambitions and from the way he is going, it is not a mirage.

“A couple of weeks ago, he turned down contracts from Asia and America to concentrate on his support for President Jonathan. Yobo is not stopping at just support alone, he is determined to take it beyond 2015.” The source added.

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Angel Di Maria's home targetted by burglars.

Manchester United star Angel di Maria had barely settled down to dinner with his wife and daughter on Saturday at about 7:30 pm when they discovered that burglars had smashed windows and were trying to find their way into his Cheshire home.

The 3 burglars used metal poles to break through patio doors but fled the scene minutes after the alarm went off.
The police and Man United’s security team arrived the mansion and took them to a hotel.‎ The incident happened few hours after he featured in his club’s 3-1 win over Leicester City.

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Spanish club names stadium gate after late Nigerian goalkeeper

Spanish football club, Rayo Vallecano has named one of its stadium gates after late Nigerian goal keeper, Wilfred Agbonavbare. Willie The Cat as fondly called who passed on on tuesday at age 48 after a long time battle with cancer played over a hundred games for Rayo Vallecano between 1990 and 1996.

Spanish newspaper, AS reports that the club’s board of directors held a meeting on Wednesday and decided to appreciate the Edo-born skipper’s dedication to the club by naming the Gate 1 of the Vallecas Stadium “Gate Wilfred Agbonavbare”.

The ex Nigeria international was buried next to his wife in Spain. The occasion was attended by his children, Wilson and Wintia, Rayo Vallecano President, Raul Martin Presa and other dignitaries.

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Jose Mourinho fined for "campaign" comments

Chelsea boss, Jose Mourinho has been fined by 25,000 pounds ($38,000) by the FA for claiming that there was a campaign to influence referees’ decisions against The Blues.
The Portuguese made the statement exactly a month ago, December 28 after his team was denied a penalty in a 1-1 draw at Southampton.
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"It will be strange to play against Lampard- Mikel Obi.

Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel has said that it will be strange to play against former teammate, Frank Lampard when the two sides meet.
The Blue Legend who moved from Stamford Bridge to Manchester City during the summer will face teammates again on January 31. 

Recall that Lampard equalized for his new team during the first leg of the match.

”The fans should definitely cheer Frank on. He is a club legend and I think that the fans will welcome him. It will be strange to play against him. During the game there is no friendship – but there will be after.” Mikel said

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Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala continues to grow in leaps and bounds.

Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala has kicked off the year on a very positive note. Recall that the year 2014 was very eventful for the brilliant footballer. 
Some of the plaudits she earned include most valuable player at the U20 World Cup in Canada in 2014 and African Women’s Player of the Year.
Unarguably one of the best young female footballers in the world, The 20 year old who inspired Rivers Angel to win their first league victory since 2010 has now become the first African to join the FA Women’s Super League champions, Liverpool Ladies.

An excited Asisat declared, “I have always dreamt of being a professional footballer so to be able to join the reigning Women’s Super League champions is absolutely fantastic.

“Liverpool Ladies are a massive Club who have some fantastic players who I believe can help to develop my game to the next level. It was also a big incentive to be able to play in the Uefa Women’s Champions League which is a huge competition and one I’m confident we can do well in.”

Matt Beard said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to have signed Asisat as she is one of the World’s top young footballers. Asisat proved in the U20 World Cup what a top class talent she is and this signing is a big coup for us.

“The Women’s Super League continues to improve year after year so it is vital that we strengthen our squad following last season’s successful title defence. This signing is definitely one that the supporters can be extremely excited about.”
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Footballer banned for using mobile phone during match

A Ukranian footballer, Volodymyr Kozlenko has been banned for using his mobile during a match. Has this dude been living in this planet at all?
Kozlenko, who plays for Energiya Nova Kakhova hid the device in his shorts and was filmed bringing it out and calling people at different intervals while playing against Premier Olimpik Donetsk during a recent friendly tournament.
Kozlenko according to a statement on The Kiev Region Football Federation website has been suspended and banned for the rest of the tournament. The referee, Oleksiy Drachov who officiated also got a ban for failing to discipline him. His assistants got suspensions.
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Juventus midfielder, Andrea Pirlo unveils his dream team

Juventus midfielder, Andrea Pirlo just like other football greats has unveiled his Champions League dream XI team. ‎
Using the 4-3-3 formation, the Italian football icon’s team features players from Italy, Spain, Brazil and Barcelona.
Gianluigi Buffon, Philipp Lahm, Paolo Maldini, Fabio Cannavaro ‎Paul Scholes, Gennaro Gattuso, Xavi Hernandez, Kaka, Lionel Messi and Fillipo Inzaghi.
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2014 World Cup: Bayern Munich earns biggest share of FIFA cash.

According to figures released by the European Club Association on Thursday, German sports club, ‎Bayern Munich has earned the biggest share of the $70m FIFA cash handed out to clubs whose players performed at the 2014 World Cup.
The club was compensated with ‎$1,734,367 for releasing their players for the tournament. Real Madrid, Chelsea and Barcelona earned 
$1,297,800, $1,253,233, and $1,191,167 respectively.
FIFA paid 396 clubs from 57 countries represented at the sporting event. Manchester United, Napoli, Arsenal, Juventus and Manchester City also earned at least $1million.
They also paid $2,800 for each day players who were on official national team duty before and during the World Cup.
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