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Actress, Jackie Appiah to appear before Presidential World Cup Commission of Inquiry

Ghanaian Actress Jackie Appiah and a few others will appear before Presidential Commission of Inquiry into 2014 World Cup to answer queries related to Ghana’s lacklustre performance at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Recall that the thespian was one of Ghana’s World Cup ambassadors who were paid over $20,000 each on an all-expenses paid trip to Brazil in June to brand the country as well as mobilise cheerleaders/supporters of the Black Stars at the Tournament.

A statement by spokesperson of the Commission, Thomas Boakye Agyemang reads. “The presidential commission of inquiry into Brazil 2014 resumes sitting tomorrow Monday 10.00 am at the Accra Sports Stadium. Expected to appear include Fred Crentsil, Augustine Ahinful, CK Akunnor, Litina Travel and Tours and actress Jackie Appiah.”

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Real Madrid writes Nigerian midfielder, Onazi Ogenyi

This looks more than a show of solidarity to me. Seems he’s on the UCL title defenders’ radar, moreso he wasn’t the only player who was injured in the just-concluded tournaent. Some had more grievous injuries. Well, maybe there are “no strings attached”.
Giant Spanish club, Real Madrid have written to console Nigeria midfielder Ogenyi Onazi over his injury which he sustained during Nigeria’s clash with France at Brazil 2014. Recall that the 21-year old suffered a fractured ankle following a foul from France midfielder Blaise Matuidi .
The letter which was penned by Emilio Butragueno reads thus.
“We have learned about your serious injury during the game you played against France. On behalf of our president Florentino Perez and those who work for Real Madrid, we’d like to wish you a smooth and speedy recovery, as a former professional footballer, I know you are going through a difficult time but I’m utterly convinced that eventually, you’ll be back to full fitness to help your team achieve its goals next season.”
Credit: Colin Udoh (www.kickoff.com)
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Mesut Ozil also donates World Cup winnings to the people of Gaza

Arsenal/Germany midfielder, Mesut Ozil just like the Algerian team when they reached the second round of the Brazil 2014 tournament has donated his World Cup winnings to the troubled people of Gaza; a whooping sum of £350,000 [$600,000].

The former Real Madrid player’s winnings are in two categories; the £237,000 bonus he received for helping Germany win the final, and the £118,000 he received for Germany’s semi- final win.

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Brazil 2014: Maradona disagrees with Messi's award, says it was a marketing strategy

Who’s surprised by this statement? Argentine legend Diego Maradona, while speaking during a TV programme affirmed that Lionel Messi didn’t deserve the Golden Ball award at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He said the prize should have gone to Colombia’s James Rodriguez.

“I would give heaven and earth to Leo, but when marketing people want him to win something he didn’t deserve to win, it is unfair. I could see that he didn’t want to go up and collect it. We raised our flag high, there’s no doubt about that. Germany won due to a misunderstanding in the defence but at no point were they better than us. They showed us a lot of respect, and our lads earned that out on the pitch.”

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Brazil 2014: Top 10 player rankings

The FIFA World Cup 2014 ended yesterday with Germany emerging outright winner. Below are top 10 players at the tournament who performed outstandingly well for the teams.

(1) James Rodriguez (Colombia)

2) Karim Benzema (France)

3) Thomas Muller – (Germany)

4) Lionel Messi- (Argentina)

5) Xherdan Shaqiri – (Switzerland)

6) Arjen Robben – (Netherlands)

7) Brian Ruiz – (Costa Rica)

8) Keylor Navas – (Costa Rica)

9) Alexis Sanchez – (Chile)

10) Neymar -(Brazil)

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Netherlands Vs Argentina clash: Arjen Robben consoles crying son (Photos)

these pictures, who wouldn’t feel for Arjen Robben? The Dutch Winger has been magical in this tournament but unfortunately his team crashed out of the World Cup after losing to Argentina during penalty shoot outs. After the game, the Bayern Munich star walked straight to his wife Bernadien and consoled his son Luka, who was weeping uncontrollably in his mother’s arms.

“For me Germany will win the World Cup, no doubt about it. Argentina don’t stand a chance.” He said during the post-match interview.
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Angry Brazilian fans set Neymar's jersey, flag ablaze (photos)

Their anger is quite understandable! No

one goes through that torment and remains the same. Few minutes after Germany vs Brazil clash ended, a team of immensely angry fans took their injured hero, Neymar’s no 10 shirt and burnt it. They also set their flag ablaze after being booed from the stadium. Wait a minute, Neymar wasn’t even in the game, why direct their anger at him?

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Photos: Fans storm hospital where injured Brazilian star, Neymar is being treated; girlfriend goes emotional.

Not a few fans of injured Brazilian star, Neymar Jnr stormed the hospital where he is being treated lastnight after he broke his vertebra during Brazil’s clash with Columbia. His girlfriend, Gabriella Bruna is pictured crying as he was stretchered out of the field. The Barcelona player has been ruled out of the 2014 World Cup. Meanwhile, Lasmar, Brazil team doctor says he’s expected to be out for 4 to 6 weeks.
Photo-credit: Barcastuff
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Biting incident: Luis Suarez issues out apology. Giorgio Chiellini replies

Several days after he was banned from the World Cup by FIFA, Uruguay forward, Luis Suarez has issued an apology to the Italy he bit.

My apologies to Chiellini

‘After several days of being home with my family, I have had the opportunity to regain my calm and reflect about the reality of what occurred during the Italy-Uruguay match on June 24, 2014.
‘Independent from the fallout and the contradicting declarations that have surfaced during these past days, all of which have been without the intention of interfering with the good performance of my national team, the truth is that my colleague Giorgio Chillieni suffered the physical result of a bite in the collision he suffered with me.

‘For this: – I deeply regret what occurred.
‘I apologise to Giorgio Chiellini and the entire football family.
‘I vow to the public that there will never be another incident like.’ He wrote on his personal website.
Chiellini retweeted his tweet and also replied him

“@luis16Suarez: It’s all forgotten, I hope FIFA will reduce your suspension”
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