Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress, Mustapha Gbande , says the Minority MPs who voted in favour of the ministerial nominees must be dealt with.
After hours of deliberation, Parliament approved the nominations of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-new Addo’s ministers.
After the exercise was suspended, the Minority caucus in Parliament insisted on voting on President Nana Akufo-Addo’s ministerial nominees that day
The NDC has asked all of its members not to vote in favour of the nominees.
But after a secret vote, all the nominees were approved despite the absence of three MPs from the majority side in Parliament.
The outcome of Thursday’s vote indicates several members of the Minority voted for the approval of the ministerial nominees.
In a Facebook post, the Deputy General Secretary of the NDC Mustapha Gbande said “there is a need to launch an intense investigation to get names of those who voted against the minority decision. Such MPs must be taken out of Parliament.”
The approval implies that Adansi Asokwa MP, K.T Hammond is now theMinister of Trade and Industry with the Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr. Stephen Amoah serving as his deputy.
The Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Bryan Acheampong is also the substantive Minister for Food and Agriculture while Stephen Asamoah Boateng is the Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.
Mr Osei Bonsu Amoah, MP for Akuapem South, who was a Deputy Minister of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, is now a Minister of State at the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development.
Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, the MP for Karaga, and the immediate-past Deputy Minister of Energy is now a Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance.
Bruising, damaging, and unrelenting. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chewwas grilled for four and a half hours on Thursday during a congressional hearing in the United States.
Some people can run marathons faster than that, according to one congressman.
Mr Chew will undoubtedly be exhausted after a gruelling day of testifying. Many tech executives have testified before Congress, and they are not always treated favourably.
The relentless, never-ending line of vicious questioning, however, distinguished this hearing.
Who is TikTok chief Shou Zi Chew? How a TikTok ban would – or wouldn’t – work in practice TikTok ban: What could it mean for creators? From both Democrats and Republicans, there was no let-up. A spokesperson for TikTok said afterwards the politicians were “grandstanding”. There is most certainly some truth to that. But between the sometimes frustratingly verbose questioning, we did learn a thing or two.
Legislators were united against TikTok There was criticism of TikTok from Republicans and Democrats, and the level of distrust and scepticism from all sides was stark.
“Welcome to the most bipartisan committee in Congress,” said Republican congressman Buddy Carter.
“Thank you, Mr Chew, for bringing Republicans and Democrats together,” said Dan Crenshaw, a Republican.
It was really quite something to see so many politicians – who agree on practically nothing – agreeing wholeheartedly that TikTok was a security threat.
TikTok complained afterwards that not enough time had been spent focusing on the platform’s measures to keep data safe.
“Also not mentioned today by members of the committee: the livelihoods of the five million businesses on TikTok or the [US Constitution] First Amendment implications of banning a platform loved by 150 million Americans,” a TikTok spokesperson said.
2. ByteDance engineers in China have access to some US data
Mr Chew kept talking about a “Project Texas”, a proposal which will see it store all data in the US under the watch of American firm Oracle.
However, Project Texas is not fully operational. As of now, Mr Chew confirmed that engineers at ByteDance – TikTok’s parent company – do have access to data.
“We rely on global interoperability, Chinese engineers have access to data,” he said.
It was an admission that politicians kept coming back to. Their point was that if data can be accessed by engineers in China, it’s hard to see how the Chinese government couldn’t also access it.
On Friday, China’s foreign ministry repeated its claim that it does not ask companies to provide data or intelligence located in other countries.
3. Chew has shares in ByteDance
Perhaps Mr Chew’s least successful defence was his attempt to distanceTikTok from ByteDance.
By any definition, the Chinese company owns TikTok. Mr Chew himself used to be ByteDance’s chief financial officer.
When initially asked, Mr Chew didn’t want to say whether he owned shares in ByteDance. Pressed by lawmakers, he eventually said he did, but tried to downplay the connection.
China’s government says it would oppose any US plan to force ByteDance to sell TikTok – something authorities are reportedly considering.
4. Chew’s children do not use TikTok
At one point in the hearing, Mr Chew was asked by congresswoman Nanette Barragán, a Democrat, whether or not his own children used TikTok.
He said they didn’t because they live in Singapore. In that country the version of the app for children younger than 13 is not available.
5. What about Cambridge Analytica?
Mr Chew generally pulled his punches. He didn’t often take the fight back to members of Congress. But there were rare moments where he did push back – and effectively.
When quizzed on TikTok’s use of user data, he said: “With all due respect, American companies don’t have a great track record with data … Just look at Facebook and Cambridge Analytica.”
It was a barbed comment, but a reasonable point to make.
Harvesting of Facebook users’ personal information by Cambridge Analytica, a British political consultancy, and other third-party apps caused uproar when it emerged in 2018.
The 23-year-old midfielder’s freekick in the final minute of the match led to the winner from Semenyo. Kudus and his teammates will leave Ghana for Luanda this weekend for the second leg on Monday.
Victory over the Palancas Negras will seal qualification for the Black Stars of Ghana. Ghana sits top of Group E with seven points from four games.
Hughton opens up on Kudus Earlier, Sports Brief reported that New Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton believes finding the right balance will bring the very best out of versatile midfielder Mohammed Kudus.
The Ajax star has been in sensational form this season despite playing in various positions on the field. Kudus has excelled as a midfielder, a winger and a forward, scoring 18 goals across all competitions for the Dutch giants.
Black Stars fans praise Thomas Partey Thomas Partey seems to have finally won the hearts of Ghanaian football fans after a strong display in the game against Angola.
The Arsenal midfielder captained the Black Stars to a hard-fought victory over the Palancas Negras in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Kumasi on Thursday.
Second-half substitute, Antoine Semenyo scored late in injury time to hand Ghana all three points.
Steve Clarke has signed a new contract extension until 2026, providing Scotland with a timely boost ahead of their Euro 2024 qualifying doubleheader against Cyprus and Spain.
Temur Ketsbaia’s men visit Hampden Park tomorrow afternoon, followed by Luis Enrique’s side on Tuesday.
“I am proud that my coaching team and I will continue to lead the team through the next two qualifying campaigns, as well as Nations League Group A,” Clarke, 59, said after being appointed in May 2019.
“But being able to do so is a testament to the squad of players who have been central to our improvement.
“The immediate focus is ensuring a positive start to our Euros campaign against Cyprus, who were the opposition for my first match in charge in 2019.
“When we named our squad for the double-header, I spoke with my coaches about how the quality and depth of the squad has evolved in those four years.
“We now have an experienced core who have been constants throughout but we have also added quality and competition in every area of the team.
New campaign, new contract ✍
Steve Clarke has signed a new contract to remain as Scotland Men's National Team Head Coach until 2026.
“We also played that game in front of around 30,000 fans and will walk out on Saturday, and Tuesday against Spain, to a full house at Hampden Park.
“It’s imperative we keep the fans engaged and entertained and that is something we are all committed to achieving through winning games and qualifying for more major tournaments, starting with Germany next year.”
Scottish FA chief exec Ian Maxwell added: “This has been one of the easiest decisions and conversations during my time as chief executive.
“And as we look forward to a new Euro 2024 campaign, it was important we demonstrated our commitment to Steve and his backroom team and acknowledged the continuity that has been key to our improvement in the past four years.
“I know how determined the squad are to return to a major final after experiencing Euro 2020.
“And while everyone was disappointed not to have reached the World Cup in Qatar last December, securing promotion to Nations League Group A was another sign of the undeniable progress made.
“I’m sure the fans will share the Scottish FA’s excitement and we wish Steve and his squad all the best for the forthcoming double-header.”
Missy Bo Kearns believes she has discovered the secret to success in the Women’s Super League as Liverpool seeks derby redemption.
The Reds were defeated 3-0 by Everton at Anfield in September, but a win at Goodison Park will bring them within three points of the Toffees.
It’s been an up-and-down season for promoted Liverpool, who have struggled to find their feet after starting the season with a win over reigning champions Chelsea.
But Kearns, the Reds’ youngest captain ever at 20 years old, is ready to show off her personal growth and help her team win tonight’s game.
Speaking exclusively to LiveScore, the now 21-year-old said: “The past few games I have been quite consistent.
“In the first half of the season, I would have a game where I was playing well and then have one where I would dip for 10 minutes and it was a bit inconsistent.
“Now all of that has gone and I know I can hold my own so it’s all about pushing to get better each week and not settling for average and that is what my focus has been on since Christmas.
“Everyone knows that the last result against Everton wasn’t good enough. We got beaten at Anfield but we get another opportunity now and we want to win, especially in a derby.
“The last time we played them was a big occasion, we had justbeaten Chelsea and expectations were high.
“We have played plenty of games at this level and it is the Merseyside derby but it is still just a normal game. It’s just a pitch with two goals and four corners and that is what we need to focus on, we can’t let the occasion get to us.”
earns is enjoying her first full season in the WSL and popped up with the decisive goal in the recent 2-1 win over Tottenham.
Her performances in past weeks were enough to earn her Liverpool’s Player of the Month award for February, which was a special moment for the academy graduate.
On the recognition, she said: “For me, it’s about the team and the results but the fans voting me for a personal award gives you a boost and it shows that my recent performances must have been satisfying for them.
“I have scored a few goals recently and anywhere I can help the team is the best thing to me and I feel like I am improving every week and getting stronger every game and adapting to the style of the WSL.
“Since I was 10 years old I said I am going to be a professional footballer and I have never looked back. I have worked hard and got to where I wanted to be.”
Missy Bo Kearns is pushing for her first senior England call-up
England’s success at Euro 2022 has sparked excitement over the upcoming Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand — and Kearns is determined to make the step up to the senior squad.
Currently a key part of the Under-23s set-up, the versatile midfielder has been enjoying her international football this season and has vowed to keep working in order to eventually earn a call-up from Sarina Wiegman.
She said: “This year I have had experience against top nations and showcasing what I can do.
“I am going there with lots of confidence and getting lots of goals and assists which is benefitting me when I come back to the club because I want to keep pushing and you never know who is watching you.
“I am friends with a few of the girls in the senior team and we speak regularly. If I am doing well they will send me a message after the game and vice versa.
“It is nice that players older and more experienced than me are giving me credit when I am doing well and I know if ever need any advice then credit when I am doing well and I know if ever need any advice then I can go to them.”
Yesterday marked the start of a new era for Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo as new manager Roberto Martinez took charge of his first game.
After former boss Fernando Santos, who led the team to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, was relieved of his duties, the former Belgium coach took over the reins of the one-time European champion.
Ronaldo led his team to a 4-0 victory over Liechtenstein, scoring twice, including a delightful free kick in the 78th minute, before making way for young Goncalo Ramos, who shone at the World Cup.
It didn’t take long for Martinez to ‘fall in love’ with Ronaldo and identify a trait that has distinguished the veteran among the best during his illustrious career.
Martinez praises Ronaldo’s commitment
As reported by Sky Sports, Ronaldo set a new world record as the most capped international with his 197th cap for Portugal, surpassing Kuwait’s Bader Al-Mutawa.
Speaking to reporters after the game, a delighted Martinez praised the superstar and stated the team would need his veterancy going forward, as reported by Sportskeeda.
“To be in the national team, you have to be committed. It’s a new cycle. It’s very important that he shows commitment so that we can use his experience, and he shows that commitment,” he said.
Ronaldo increased his world record for most international goals to 120 with the goals and has now scored every year for Portugal since 2004.
The Selecao face Luxembourg next on Sunday as the Euro 2024 qualifying series continues.
Martinez makes demands from Ronaldo Sports Brief previously reported on Portugal’s new coach making his first assignment to meet with the Al-Nassr captain in Saudi Arabia.
The 49-year-old reported shared his plans with Ronaldo and urged him to help Portugal win Euro 2024 in Germany next year.
The 38-year-old led his country to their first major victory in 2016 when they defeated France 1-0 in the final to win the title in Paris.
The 24-year-old has established himself as a key player for Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion, and he has recently been linked with Manchester City and Liverpool.
Playing a key role in Argentina’s victory in Qatar 2022 has raised Mac Allister’s profile and market value.
Brighton would be sad to see him go, but Carlos Mac Allister, who was also capped by Argentina, claims his son is wanted elsewhere.
“The clubs are starting to call us about Alexis, but there are no concrete conversations for now,” he said, quoted by TNT Sports.
“We will decide together with Brighton, they deserve respect. We will also choose the best project based on the coach, it is not just about money.”
Alexis Mac Allister, who has a contract through to the end of the 2024-25 season, recently said his “next step” should be with another Premier League club.
Liverpool may be looking to refresh their midfield at the end of the campaign, while Mac Allister could also be a shrewd replacement for Ilkay Gundogan should the Germany international leave City.
Brighton sit seventh in the Premier League and are firmly in the hunt for a European place, with Mac Allister netting seven goals and adding one assist during their success so far this term in that competition.
They are also through to the FA Cup semi-finals, where Manchester United await them at Wembley.
If Mac Allister stays in England, he would want to play for an elite team.
Mac Allister told TyC Sports, as reported on March 1: “I don’t have a particular team where I say ‘this is the way I play’. I think that here in the Premier League, there are very strong teams that play very well, like Manchester City and Arsenal.
“Chelsea too, I had [Graham] Potter as coach [at Brighton] and I know the idea he has of playing football.
“Manchester United are returning to be what they were, and Liverpool are going through some ups and downs but they still have a very important team.
“If I have to say a place, I would like my next step to be in the Premier League. But the truth is that I am very focused here in Brighton and enjoying the present.”
Manchester United players had a difficult night in Naples as England scraped a 2-1 win over Italy to kick off their Euro 2024 campaign in high gear.
Mateo Retegui’s first goal for his country was rendered technically ineffective by goals from Harry Kane and Declan Rice in the Three Lions’ first win over Gli Azzurri since 2012.
Despite the win, both Manchester City and Manchester United players could have done better. From Luke Shaw’s red card to Jack Grealish’s open goal miss to Phil Foden’s 10-minute cameo to Harry Maguire’s role in Retegui’s goal, the Manchester stars had a bad night.
Nothing, however, was more bizarre than Kyle Walker receiving two yellow cards and remaining on the pitch.
He was then shown another yellow card in the 71st minute for time-wasting but surprisingly, referee Srdjan Jovanovic did not produce a red card, much to the bewilderment of fans.
The first yellow card wasn’t shown in real time on television, with broadcasters and live sites confirming the full-back had been booked.
The second yellow card was visible to everyone following the game on TV.
Why did Walker avoid red?
So, did Walker receive a card in the 53rd minute or not? When he got his second booking, Italy players did not seem to remind the referee that he was on a yellow card already, which means the players knew the first card was not his – despite the confusion among fans.
As the confusion and debate raged online, fans claimed it was instead Jack Grealish who was booked in the 53rd minute and not his Man City teammate.
However, according to UEFA’s official website, neither Grealish nor Walker received a card in the 53rd minute and thus, Walker rightfully deserved to remain on the pitch. Bizarrely, the player recorded to have been booked around that time was Giovanni Di Lorenzo.
The contested incident happened during a confrontation between both sets of players, with Jovanovic brandishing a yellow card.
The Napoli captain must have said something to the referee, with broadcasters thinking itwas Walker’s fault.
Mesut Ozil has revealed the vital decision that led to his signing for Real Madrid in 2010 despite a long-standing interest from rivals, Barcelona.
After a stellar career that included stints at Real Madrid and Arsenal, the 34-year-old German midfielder recently announced his retirement from football.
According to Football Espana, Ozil has now admitted that Jose Mourinho was the deciding factor in his decision to leave La Blaugrana and join Real Madrid in his biggest career move.
“He took me to see the stadium and all the trophies they had won. That gave me goosebumps.
The visit in Barcelona was less enthusiastic and what was more disappointing is that Pep Guardiola didn’t bother to meet me.”
Ozil said Mourinho was undoubtedly the most important element of his choice. “After my visits, my decision was one hundred percent clear: I wanted to be a Madridista.”
Ozil would go on to make 159 appearances for Real Madrid, winning one La Liga title and one Copa del Rey before joining Arsenal in 2013.
Ozil cried after Madrid exit
Meanwhile, Ozil has revealed he had tears in his eyes when he boarded the flight from the airport in the Spanish capital following his departure from Real Madrid in 2013, Marca reports.
The German midfielder had fallen down the pecking order at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and after a conflict with president, Florentino Perez, decided to look for another team.
Ozil would later pen a lucrative deal to join English Premier League giants, Arsenal but not without regretting leaving Real Madrid where he was undoubtedly loved by the club’s fans.
The former Real Madrid star announced he would be hanging up his boots on March 22 after a successful 17 years in football at all levels. The 2014 World Cup winner played together with Essien during the Ghanaian’s brief loan spell at Spanish giants, Real Madrid.
UEFA, Europe’s governing body, wants to punish Barcelona by barring them from the Champions League for an indefinite period of time.
From 2001 to 2018, Barcelona is accused of making payments totaling more than €7 million to Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, former vice president of the Spanish Technical Committee of Referees.
According to Forbes, if Barcelona is found guilty of the allegations, UEFA will request a multi-year ban from European competitions such as the Champions League.
UEFA’s Ethics and Disciplinary Inspectors have been appointed to conduct an investigation into Barcelona’s possible violation of UEFA’s legal framework in connection with the so-called ‘Caso Negreira.’
Barcelona through its president Joan Laporta has since denied the club broke any laws and insisted all payments were made legally for consultation services carried out by Negreira.
Barcelona worried about UEFA ban Meanwhile, officials at Barcelona are worried about being banned from UEFA competitions after the European football governing body opened an investigation into the club.
The Catalans believed they could be sanctioned by UEFA which automatically means a ban from the Champions League for at least one season if they are found guilty.
Barcelona, on the other hand, is unconcerned about the Spanish justice system or the prosecutor’s office, believing that no crimes were committed in the ‘Negreira case.
Barcelona could be relegated to second division
It was reported that Barcelona could be sent to the Spanish second division of Spanish football in the wake of the corruption charges the club faces over paying officials.
Spanish prosecutors have charged Barcelona with corruption over payments the club made to a former vice president of Spain’s referees’ Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira.
The Catalan giants had paid the company of Enrique Negreira £7.4m between 2001 and 2018, which has caused much resentment within La Liga teams.
Lionel Messi’s future has been a source of contention in recent months, with the Argentine superstar reportedly yet to sign a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain despite having only a few months left on his current deal.
Barcelona has been pushing for a reunion with the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, who left the club in heartbreaking circumstances in 2021 after 17 seasons at Camp Nou.
According to the Daily Mirror, ex-Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has revealed that Messi is likely to return to Barcelona to finish his career.
“I think Leo Messi should retire at Barca. Barcelona is his home and he should finish his career there. My feeling is that there is a 50% chance that he will return.”
PSG are still hoping to convince the veteran to renew his contract at the club beyond 2023 while Saudi Arabia top club, Al-Hilal and MLS side, Inter Miami have also indicated their interest in signing the World Cup winner.
Messi gives Barcelona return conditions
Meanwhile, Messi reportedly wants a portion of the income Barcelona would get for the tribute being prepared for him – if he is to return to Camp Nou, Daily Post reports.
The 35-year-old was said to have given this as one of the conditions for making a sensational move back to the Catalan giants after he left in 2021 after 17 seasons.
In related coverage, Sports Brief reported that PSG could let Messi go at the end of the 2022/23 season when his contract with the Ligue 1 giants expires.
The club and the player have been in negotiations over a contract renewal but talks have since paused, with the club said to be reconsidering the deal.
PSG are unsure on whether they want to keep Messi at the end of the season and some in the club’s hierarchy believe the squad needs to change.
Vinicius Junior is delighted to be working with Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti and the Brazilian national team in the future.
Ancelotti has been linked with the vacant managerial role following Tite’s departure after the South Americans’ heartbreaking World Cup exit, despite still having a contract with the La Liga giants.
Vinicius has risen to prominence under Ancelotti’s tutelage at Real Madrid, according to Madrid Universal. The veteran manager is now interested in becoming Brazil’s next manager, according to the forward.
Fellow Los Blancos star, Rodrygo earlier revealed he would love the Italian to take over as the national team manager after showing his admiration for the coach.
Ancelotti has been widely tipped to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season and perhaps an announcement on his future is not far off.
Ederson backs Ancelotti for job
Meanwhile, Manchester City goalkeeper, Ederson also believes Ancelotti will most likely be named as the next Brazil coach, Daily Mail reports.
The shot-stopper urged Brazil’s FA to seal the move after revealing he had spoken to national teammates, Casemiro, Eder Militao, and Vin Junior.
All three of these stars have worked under Ancelotti at Real Madrid but the Italian manager has never managed at the international level.
Real Madrid shortlist Ancelotti’s replacement
Sports Brief also reported on Real Madrid beginning the search for Ancelotti’s replacement as Real Madrid manager, following the club’s recent slump in form under the veteran Italian.
Club president, Florentino Perez is leaving no stone unturned as he tries to arrest Los Blancos’ poor run of results and will reportedly not mind a change in coaching if it is seen as needed.
It was reported Real Madrid have since shortlisted Castilla coach, Raul Gonzalezand former Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel as Ancelotti’s potential replacements in the club’s hot seat.
Antoine Semenyo finally met his idol Asamoah Gyan after scoring the winner in the game between Ghana and Angola in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The Bournemouth forward came on in the second-half to smash home the winner late in injury time as the Black Stars collected all three points.
After the game, Semenyo was spotted with Gyan, who was visibly giving the forward instructions on his positioning.
In a video shared on social media, Gyan, who has seen it all at the senior national team, looked like handing over his scoring prowess to Semenyo.
The victory keeps Ghana top of Group E, and three points clear off second place Angola and the Central African Republic.
The Black Stars will seal qualification if they beat the Palancas Negras in Angola on Monday.
How Semenyo reacted to his winner
The Bournemouth forward expressed delight after netting a late winner for the Black Stars against Angola.
“There was no pressure. I need to make sure I’m effective for the team. I always wanna help the team and be effective. I am happy today and we have to go again in the next few days,” he said after the game, as quoted by GHANASoccernet. “I’m really happy for the goal. I needed it, and the team needed it.”
The Black Meteors are preparing for the double-header against Algeria in the final round of qualifiers for the tournament to be hosted in Morocco.
Ghana will travel to Algiers for the first leg on March 24, before hosting the North Africans in Kumasi four days later.
Fans hail Thomas Partey Thomas Partey seems to have finally won the hearts of Ghanaian football fans after a strong display in the game against Angola.
The Arsenal midfielder captained the Black Stars to a hard-fought victory over the Palancas Negras in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Kumasi on Thursday. Second-half substitute, Antoine Semenyo scored late in injury time to handGhana all three points.
According to Barca Blaugranes, Iniesta briefly supported Los Blancos as a child because he was upset with La Blaugrana.
Why was Iniesta upset?
Iniesta grew up in the Spanish province of Albacete and was part of Albacete Balompié’s youth set-up before he joined Barcelona.
Iniesta grew up in the Spanish province of Albacete and played for Albacete Balompié before joining Barcelona.
As a member of the team, he was a loyal supporter of both Albacete and Barcelona.
That changed after the Catalans thrashed his team in La Liga, which caused him to dislike the team a bit. “It was one of those things you could have as a child.”
One day Barca scored seven goals against Albacete, and I got angry at Barca. There was some time where I was a bit confused with my own mind,” he said.
The game in question took place in 1992 in La Liga when Iniesta was only seven. Barcelona won the match 7-1 and the midfielder started telling people that he supported Madrid.
Iniesta is a Barcelona legend Five years later, Iniesta joined Barcelona and the rest is history.
He went on to play 674 games for the Spanish side and scored 57 goals and notched up 137 assists, according to Transfermarkt.
Iniesta won four UEFA Champions League trophies, nine La Liga titles and won the Spanish Cup six times with Barcelona.
Iniesta’s struggles with depression Sports Brief also reported that Barcelona icon, Iniesta wants everyone to realise that footballers are humans too.
The ex-Spanish international has opened up on how stars struggle despite making mega money from the sport.
Manchester United’s owners were waiting for new bids from a Qatari banker and British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe on Thursday, after the deadline for revised bids to buy the Premier League giants had passed.
According to reports, bidders were originally told they had until 2100 GMT on Wednesday to submit new bids, but that deadline has now been extended.
It is unknown when the new cut-off will be implemented. The only bidders who have made their intentions public are Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the chairman of Qatar Islamic Bank, and Ratcliffe, the founder of chemicals giant INEOS.
A first round of bidding took place last month, and it has been reported that there are as many as eight different potential investors for the club owned by the American Glazer family, who are massively unpopular with Manchester United fans.
The BBC said several other proposed investors made their submissions by the Wednesday deadline.
No figures have been revealed but one or more of the initial bids was understood to be in the region of £4.5 billion ($5.5 billion).
That would make Manchester United — who have not won the Premier League for a decade — the most expensive sports club in history, although it would be short of the £6 billion valuation reportedly placed on United by the Glazers.
United’s owners announced in November they were conducting a strategic review, with the sale of the club one option being considered. Sheikh Jassim is bidding for 100 percent control, aiming to return the club to its “former glories”.
A source close to Sheikh Jassim’s bid told AFP he remains confident his bid is “the best for the club, fans and local community”.
‘Stupid prices’ INEOS chemical company founder Ratcliffe, a boyhood United fan, wants to buy the combined Glazer shareholding of 69 percent of the 20-time English champions. The 70-year-old told the Wall Street Journal this week he was not interested in paying “stupid prices” in a bidding war for one of football’s most iconic clubs.
Ratcliffe, who already owns French club Nice, said his interest in United would be “purely in winning things”, calling the club a “community asset”, rather than a financial one.
The Glazers have angered many United fans by saddling the club with huge debts since they took over in 2005.
They appeared ready to cash out at an enormous profit when they invited external investment in November.
However, they could yet shun the option of selling a controlling stake in the club, with other parties understood to be interested in a minority shareholding.
Ratcliffe visited Old Trafford last week along with INEOS representatives, a day after a delegation from Sheikh Jassim’s group toured the club’s stadium and training ground.
Court documents indicate that,Barcelona paid €7.3m (£6.5m) to the company of Jose Mara Enriquez Negreira, the former vice-president of Spanish football’s refereeing committee, from 2001 to 2018.
UEFA’s investigation could result in a Champions League ban.
Because of payments of millions of euros to a company linked to a Spanish refereeing official, Barcelona is facing a new legal threat from UEFA, including a possible Champions League ban.
On Thursday, the European Union’s governing body requested an investigation into the matter, which is already being investigated by Spanish prosecutors.
Since April 2007, Champions League regulations have allowed UEFA to ban teams from the competition for one season if they were involved in match fixing.
UEFA said on Thursday it asked disciplinary inspectors to “conduct an investigation regarding a potential violation of UEFA’s legal framework by FC Barcelona in connection with the so-called Caso Negreira.”
Court documents show Barcelona paid €7.3m (£6.5m) from 2001 until 2018 to the company of Jose Mara Enriquez Negreira, the former vice-president of Spanish football’s refereeing committee.
Prosecutors in Spain have formally accused Barcelona of corruption in sports, fraudulent management and falsification of business documents.
An investigating judge will decide if this will lead to charges.
Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars, gathered to pay their respects to a former teammate, Christian Atsu. Atsu tragically died as a result of an earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria last month.
The Black Stars will face Angola in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday, and the players took a moment to remember Atsu during training on Tuesday.
A huge banner with the inscription ‘RIP Christian Atsu’ was displayed at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, according to a photo posted on social media.
The late winger appeared in 65 games for the Black Stars, scoring nine goals before deciding to retire from the national team following the 2019 AFCON.
Black Stars await AFCON challenge Meanwhile, Ghana will host the Palancas Negras of Angola in Kumasi for the first leg of their double-header.
The team will leave for Luanda four days later for the second leg of the qualifying tie.
Ghana sit top of Group E after two matches and will seal qualification if they collect all six points on offer.
Chelsea auction jerseys for Atsu Elsewhere, Sports Brief reported on English giants, Chelsea honouring the late Atsu by helping complete a school building he had started.
The Ghanaian spent five seasons on the books of the Blues despite failing to make a competitive appearance for the Stamford Bridge outfit.
On Saturday, Chelsea engaged Everton in an English Premier League game and this game will help complete the work Atsu had started.
Adebayor pays tribute to Atsu
Emmanuel Adebayor has paid emotional tribute to Atsu after attending the final burial of the late winger.
The former Ghana international was laid to rest in his hometown of Ada on March 17 in a sombre memorial.
Atsu was among the many who tragically died following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria on February 6.
The Chinese-ownedsocial media app TikTok will be blocked from devices and networks in the latest ban imposed on it.
The House of Commons and House of Lords commissions have announced that they will follow the government’s lead on official devices, citing the importance of cyber security.
TikTok, according to a parliament spokesman, “will be blocked from all parliamentary devices and the wider parliamentary network.”
“Cyber security is a top priority for parliament, however we do not comment on specific details of our cyber or physical security controls, policies or incidents.” they said.
A similar decision has also been taken in Scotland, with TikTok banned from government phones and other devices.
It comes as the TikTok chief faces questions on security at the US Congress.
Madam Georgina Amoafi Kingsley-Nyinah was laid to rest in Accra on March 17, 2023, following a funeral service at St. John Methodist Church, Tantra Hill.
On February 18, 2023, Mrs. Kingsley-Nyinah, a former national champion in ladies’ tennis, passed away in Accra.
Her late husband, Justice Joseph Kingsley-Nyinah, was a former Ghanaian electoral commissioner.
Madam Georgina Amoafi Kingsley-Nyinah’s love for Tennis started in her early years at the Adabraka Tennis Club and she maintained the passion throughout the years.
The climax of her competition career came in 1976 when she defeated Victoria Dowuona to win the Ghana Lawn Tennis Association Women’s Single Title.
She won the national title at the age of 44 and defeated her younger and powerful opponent who was 18 and pre-tournament favorite, prevailing over three sets of nail-biting tennis.
It was an extraordinary demonstration of skill, determination and strength of spirit which were the hallmarks of the career of the deceased.
It was the last competitive match of the woman known in Tennis circles as Auntie Georgina, who subsequently shifted from Social Tennis and also played Administrative roles in the Sport serving on the Board of the Ghana Lawn Tennis Club and on the National Sports Council for many years.
Steve Kerr found it amusing that the Dallas Mavericks were planning a protest after theGolden State Warriors defeated them 127-125.
The owner of the Mavericks, Mark Cuban, alleged that it was the “worst officiating non-call mistake possibly in the history of the NBA,” but Warriors coach Steve Kerr was sure that nothing was wrong.
Late in the third quarter, the Mavericks called a timeout and claimed the game officials had informed them they had the ball.
With 1:56 remaining in the third, a referee decision caused Warriors centre Kevon Looney to dunk unopposed off a pass from Jordan Poole, bringing the score to 90-87.
The Dallas players were not in position, leading to protests from Cuban and coach Jason Kidd, but the dunk stood.
Kerr teasingly said it was his season’s standout ATO – after timeout.
“Number one, it was my best ATO of the year. It worked brilliantly, just the way we got organised and confused them,” he said.
More seriously, he added: “I had to stop. When I saw them at the other end, I had to stop and think, ‘Isn’t this our basket?’, because I had drawn up a play for an out-of-bounds [play] underneath, a baseline out-of-bounds.
“When they were down at the other end I had to stop and think, ‘Is this right?’.
“I don’t know what happened. You’d have to ask their side. I thought it was pretty clear that it was our ball and that’s why I was drawing up a play out-of-bounds on the baseline.
Looney, who benefitted from the confusion, said: “I didn’t know what was going on. I’m just glad JP passed to me because I needed that to get to my double-double.”
Retegui has scored 28 goals in 48 Argentine Primera Division games for Tigre.
While Mancini noted comparisons with formerNapoli striker German Denis, he preferred to draw parallels with the great Batistuta.
Batistuta joined Fiorentina from Boca Juniors in 1991 and was a great success both with the Viola and with Roma.
“[Retegui] is a classic striker, I see that many compare him to Denis,” Mancini said. “I remember when Batistuta arrived in Italy, he reminds me of him.
“Clearly, he is a young guy and needs time and to grow. But I don’t think it will take long to settle in.”
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he considered international retirement following the World Cup in Qatar.
Portugal crashed out at the quarter-final stage after defeat against Morocco, with Ronaldo losing his spot in the starting line-up for the knockout stages.
Fernando Santos dropped Ronaldo to the bench for the last-16 tie against Switzerland, with his replacement Goncalo Guedes scoring a hat-trick in a dominant 6-1 victory.
Ronaldo would continue as a substitute for the clash with Morocco, which almost spelled the end of his Portugal career.
“I’m not going to lie. In our life, we have to put everything on the scale,” Ronaldo said ahead of a Euro 2024 qualifier against Liechtenstein.
“We thought, we reflected, me and my family, but then we came to the conclusion that, despite the difficulties, we cannot throw in the towel. I was able to see situations at different angles. I learned a lot from that.
“I’m glad to be back. Roberto Martinez showed that he counted on me. I’ve always wanted to play. As you know, he talked to everyone and to me, too. And I was able to realise that I have a lot to give to the national team.
“I feel it, I want it, and my desire is to take Portugal to the highest level. I will always give my contribution when they need me.”
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Portugal begin their qualification campaign for Euro 2024 under new stewardship following the appointment of Martinez, which Ronaldo expects to lead to a more attacking approach.
“There are a lot of different players, possibly the system will change, but it’s not for me to talk about it,” he said.
“Changes are good in life. What we feel in the national team is very positive. It feels like something special and positive. The intensity is very good, it’s different.
“I’m sure the national team will be prepared for whatever comes. I’m sure Portugal will be a team with more attacking.”
A fiery Merseyside derby with Liverpool seeking retribution against Everton is whatRhiannon Roberts is anticipating.
In their first Women’s Super League matchup of the season, the Toffees defeated their neighbourhood rivals 3-0 at Anfield thanks to goals from Megan Finnigan, Jess Park, and Hanna Bennison.
On Friday, Liverpool will have a chance to right the wrongs, and dependable defender Roberts, who is affectionately known by her teammates as Razza, is itching to triumph over her noisy neighbours.
I’ve played in two Anfield derbies now, Roberts said in an exclusive interview with LiveScore. We could still be playing right now and probably wouldn’t have scored in the first one, which was heartbreaking.
“Then the latest one, back in September, it just felt a little flat for some reason. There wasn’t that usual derby feel around it.
“I can see it being feisty on Friday, so I’m looking forward to it. Last time, I remember saying at half-time in the dressing room, ‘How has nobody had a yellow card yet?’.
“It’s always pretty heated when we meet, as you’d expect. But we’ve just got to be focused and disciplined. It’s easier said than done but we have to try and play the game and not the occasion.”
The 32-year-old, who is also a regular at international level with Wales, admits that the buzz of playing at stadiums like Anfield and Goodison Park still fills her with huge excitement.
She added: “It’s unbelievable — incredible really. You go to these grounds as a kid watching your team, so to play at grounds like that in front of so many supporters is amazing.
“It just makes you want to make a stand and help turn Merseyside red!”
Finding their feet
Liverpool stunned reigning WSL champions Chelsea on the opening day of the 2022-23 campaign
Having been relegated to the Championship on a points-per-game ruling in the prematurely curtailed 2019-20 season, this campaign is Liverpool’s first back in the WSL.
Matt Beard’s side stunned reigning champions Chelsea 2-1 on the opening day but have struggled for consistency — picking up 11 points from 13 outings since.
Still, Roberts feels the campaign has been a positive one to date for her side.
She explained: “We had a great start to the season in beating Chelsea. We really put our mark on the league, which was nice.
“We struggled a bit after that just finding our feet again in the top division. But I think we’ve got up to speed with being back in the Super League now.
“Liverpool are a massive club, one of the biggest in the world, and they are backing us fully. They’ll keep on supporting us and year on year we’ll continue to get stronger.
“Hopefully we can be competing in the top two or three sooner rather than later.
“We kind of got used to that winning feeling last year! But the best thing is we had a great group of players then and we’ve managed to keep most of it together.
Any relegation fears for Liverpool were greatly eased with last weekend’s vital 2-1 victory over Tottenham.
Emma Koivisto and Missy Bo Kearns were on the scoresheet for the Reds and Roberts believes the result will alleviate the pressure in the final weeks of the season.
Roberts said: “That was a huge three points for us against Spurs. We didn’t put too much pressure on ourselves, we just tried to treat it like another game.
“Come full-time though, we knew how important that was and it just divides us a little bit from the bottom few teams, meaning we can start to look up the table.
“We’ve had a couple of injuries this season. Losing Leanne Kiernan at the start of the campaign was a blow for us because she was on really good form last year.
“But we’ve had a successful season. We set our own targets as a team with our psychologists and we are meeting those at the minute.
“Now it’s just about picking up as many points as possible and seeing how far up the league we can finish.”
In order to watch theBlack Stars play Angola in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, some Kumasi football fans have vowed to throng the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
Most of the supporters said they planned to show up at the stadium in large numbers to watch the in-form Ghanaian players Mohammed Kudus and Thomas Partey.
These supporters believe Kudus and Partey have both demonstrated impressive play at the club level and would like to see them repeat that effort on March 23, 2023, at Baba Yara.
“I have heard the Black Stars are in town. I will come to the stadium to watch the match. I just want to see Mohammed Kudus in action” a taxi driver when GhanaWeb visited Kumasi said.
“Kudus and Partey are the stars in the team and we have trust in them to deliver victory for us,” a phone seller stated.
Despite the poor performance of the team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar most of the fans expressed optimism in the team. They explained that the appointment of coach Chris Hughton has renewed their hope in the Black Stars.
“God willing we will come to the stadium in our numbers. No matter what when the Black Stars play in Kumasi we will come and cheer them to victory and pray for them,” one of the traders said.
The Black Stars’ match against Angola would be their first match in 2023 after the World Cup in Qatar.
The last time the team played in Kumasi back in March 2022, fans filled the Baba Yara Sports Stadium to the rafters and the fans have promised to replicate it once again.
Folarin Balogun would be a “great addition” to the American team, but Arsenal’s Matt Turner only wants the striker to switch if it “comes from the heart.”
Balogun, an Arsenal forward, has performed admirably while on loan with Reims this year, scoring 17 goals in 27 Ligue 1 games, second only to Kylian Mbappe and Jonathan David (both 19).
With the New York-born star eligible to represent England, the United States, and Nigeria, the 21-year-stellar old’s play has sparked talk of a fight for his international allegiance.
Balogun has been a pillar of the England Under-21 setup, but he withdrew from the team for this month’s international matches due to injury.
That development has led to fresh hope Balogun will pledge himself to the USMNT, and Turner confirmed he had spoken to his Gunners team-mate on the matter.
“I spoke to Flo. We obviously had most of our preseason together, and I knew going into it he had some roots in the USA,” the goalkeeper said on Wednesday.
“So, he and I developed a relationship pretty quickly. That’s pretty much the extent of it. We check in on each other here and there.
“He’d be a great addition to our national team. I think he’s done really well, obviously, for his club on loan, and we’ll see.
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“The decision has to come from the heart, because it’s not necessarily an easy task to come and play in theseCONCACAF games. It’s a tough region at times.
“So, for us, we’d be really grateful to have him, but his heart needs to be in it.”
Earlier in the week, Balogun told Sky Sports he was yet to decide on his future but has aspirations of playing at the highest level.
“My international future is not decided yet in terms of who I’ll play for,” he said. “But of course I want to play international football at the highest level, in the World Cups, and I want to compete at the highest level.
“I want to put myself in positions where I’m performing in front of millions of people.”
The 20-year-old Pedri hasn’t played since tearing his hamstring against Manchester United on February 16 in the Europa League, but there was optimism that he would play against Real Madrid in LaLiga last weekend.
He started group training again on Thursday, but Friday’s session did not feel right, so Barca chose not to press the matter.
There is no set timetable for how long he will be out, but there is no urgency to have him back given that Barca leads LaLiga by 12 points after beating Madrid 2-1 on Sunday.
A source told ESPN that it could be “three to four weeks” before he returns, which rules him out of the Copa Clasico on April 5. Barca go into that fixture at Camp Nou with a 1-0 lead from the first leg.
Pedri’s aim is to be back before the end of the season and to be able celebrate a potential first LaLiga title for Barca since 2019 — and his first as a player — on the pitch alongside his teammates.
The Spain international also has an eye on the Copa del Rey final in May, if Barca can get past Madrid in the semifinal, and the UEFA Nations League Final Four in June, with Luis de la Fuente’s side facing Italy in the semifinal.
Barca also have fitness doubts over Ousmane Dembele, Ronald Araujo and Frenkie de Jong ahead of April’s Clasico.
Dembele has not played since injuring his thigh at the end of January but is expected to return at some point early next month.
Araujo and De Jong both ended Sunday’s win over Madrid with minor issues which have forced them to drop out of upcoming matches with Uruguay and the Netherlands respectively.
However, both hope to be ready to face Elche on April 1 after the international break, with Madrid due at Camp Nou four days later for the third Clasico in a month.
Barca won the previous two and have now won three in a row in all competitions — including theirSuper Cup victory in Saudi Arabia in January — for the first time since 2011-12.
If some ofManchester United’s transfer targets are signed this summer, the team may undergo significant changes.
Under the direction of Erik ten Hag, United has had arguably a successful season. In February, the Dutchman gave the team its first trophy in nearly seven years.
The Europa League is one of two more trophies that the Red Devils are still in the running for.
Victory in the Premier League game between Manchester United and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford is celebrated by Erik ten Hag.
Sport24 reported last week that the 78-year-old Barker was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, which affects a person’s thinking, reasoning and processing of information.
His last coaching job was at Maritzburg United in the 2015-16 Premier Soccer League season. The entire interview can be listened to hear.
Hugo Broos blasts Andile Jali
It does not matter who you are, but when it comes to criticism from Hugo Broos, you are not safe.
This time it was Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, Andile Jali’s turn, to face criticism by Bafana Bafana’s Belgian coach.
Touching on the allegations that he arrived drunk at a practice not long ago, the Sunday World reported that Broos did not pull any punches.
Broos lays into Chiefs and Pirates
It is no secret that Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are mediocre outfits at the moment.
This is as Mamelodi Sundowns tightens its stranglehold on football in South Africa. Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos has expressed his annoyance with the Soweto giants for their slide into near irrelevance, suggesting that it was undermining the national team’s ambition to return to the top.
Under the direction of Erik ten Hag, United has had arguably a successful season. In February, the Dutchman gave the team its first trophy in nearly seven years.
The Europa League is one of two more trophies that the Red Devils are still in the running for.
Victory in the Premier League game between Manchester United and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford is celebrated by Erik ten Hag.
Be that as it may, Ten Hag is understood to be keen on strengthening his squad further this summer to help him challenge for more trophies next season.
According to Metro UK, United are looking to sign a prolific striker and have Napoli’s Victor Osimhen top on their shortlist.
The Old Trafford dwellers are also expected to add a central midfielder within their ranks to partner Casemiro.
United had initially touted Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong for the role, but The Sun claims Borussia Dortmund ace Jude Bellingham is now a top priority.
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Ten Hag is also likely to move for a right winger following Antony’s struggles since his arrival from Ajax.
Man United possible starting XI
Should Man United seal the three transfers, we are likely to see a much changed United team from next season.
David de Gea is expected to continue guarding the net next season, with the long-serving United shot stopper in line to renew his contract at Old Trafford.
Having already been frozen out of the starting XI, Harry Maguire may have to settle for a place on the bench should he continue at the club, with Ten Hag possibly continuing with Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez at the heart of his defence.
Diogo Dalot has been touted as the long term right-back at the Theatre of Dreams, leaving Wan-Bissaka staring at a bleak future with the club.
How Man United could line up next season with Osimhen, Mitoma, and Bellingham.
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That said, Dalot is likely to be partnered with Luke Shaw on either flank of the backline, with Tyrell Malacia acting as Shaw’s backup in left-back.
In the event United snaps up Bellingham from Dortmund, the Englishman is likely to team up with Casemiro in midfield, with Bruno Fernandes keeping his place as the club’s No.10.
Mitoma would obviously slot in for Antony on the right wing, with Marcus Rashford continuing on the left.
Such a scenario would then see Osimhen drafted into the attack to lead Man United’s goal hunt.
Napoli name Osimhen price tag
Earlier, Sports Brief reported Napoli have reportedly set the asking price for the club’s top marksman, Victor Osimhen.
Osimhen has courted interest from a number of top clubs across Europe after an impressive season with the Italian club.
Manchester United are among the clubs believed to be keen on the services of the Nigerian international.
While Napoli are said not to be willing to part company with Osimhen, fresh reports indicate the Italian giants would only listen to offers in the region of €150 million.
Declan Rice, a star for West Ham, immediately made fun of Bukayo Saka, an Arsenal star who gained notoriety for his FaceTime call with socialiteKim Kardashian’s son Saint West.
On March 16, when Sporting Lisbon of Portugal defeated Arsenal on penalties to send the Portuguese team through to the quarterfinals of the competition, Saka was a key member of the Arsenal team.
Kim Kardashian and her son Saint West, who is said to be an avid Arsenal supporter, were among the spectators at the Emirates on Thursday.
When Saka’s turn came to take a penalty in the shootout, Kim K only pulled out her phone to record.
In the wake of the defeat, Saka called Saint on Facetime, and the interaction was captured on video by Saint’s superstar mom, as reported on The Sun.
Saka reported for international duty as he linked up with his England teammates, including Declan Rice, who wasted no time to reference the Kim Kardashian incident.
In a video by Bleacher Report that is going viral on social media, Rice is seen greeting Saka before declaring:
“He’s been on FaceTime with Kim Kardashian, bruv. He doesn’t want us anymore.”
Declan Rice welcoming Bukayo Saka to England camp 🤣
“He’s been on FaceTime with Kim Kardashian bruv, he doesn’t want us anymore.” Saka, who saw the funny side to it, hit back with “Do you want me to say hello to you or not?”
Rice then smiles before finally embracing the Arsenal man. “It’s good to see you my friend.” He said.
Kim Kardashian watches PSG defeat
Elsewhere, Sports Brief reported on Kim Kardashian’s surprise appearance at the Parc des Princes to watch Paris Saint Germain take on Rennes.
The goalkeeper for Manchester City, Ederson, recently expressed his opinions on the possibility of Carlo Ancelotti taking over as Brazil’s new head coach after leaving his position as manager of Real Madrid.
Months after Tite made the decision to resign following a lacklustre 2022 World Cup campaign, Brazil has yet to name a new head coach.
Ederson claimed he and his Brazilian teammates have been talking about the possibility, despite the fact that Ancelotti and Real Madrid have both recently refuted rumours that they would take over as Brazil’s new coach.
He said at a press conference;
“I was discussing this with Casemiro, Vinicius Junior, [Eder] Militão. There is a big possibility that he comes.
“Just look at his CV. We will know shortly whether he will be here or not. I hope we can have a new coach quickly. I feel the anticipation too because there’s too much speculation. Is it a Brazilian or a foreign coach? We are also living that phase of anxiety.”
The manager of the Ukrainian fighter Oleksandr Usyk has blamed the “Gypsy King” for the latest breakdown in negotiations regarding their unification superfight.
The two fighters’ camps have been engaged in heated negotiations and social media teasing in an effort to reach a settlement and crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 2000.
Usyk, the IBF, WBO and WBA champion, even agreed to Fury’s 70-30 split in the Brit’s favour and a date at Wembley for April 29 was provisionally set but, according to reports, “other material terms critical to the deal beyond the split” could not be agreed upon.
After months of negotiations, provisions for an April 29 bout at London’s Wembley Stadium have collapsed, with the Ukrainian’s team confirming he has left his training camp.
Egis Klimas, the manager of the WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight champion told ESPN that despite his client publicly agreeing to a 70-30 split, Fury continued making demands: “No matter how much Usyk compromised, he was pushed for more,” he said.
Another British fighter in Daniel Dubois is next in line to fight Usyk should they be unable to revive the Fury fight.
The 25-year-old Londoner won the WBA ‘regular’ title last summer after knocking out Trevor Bryan and defended the belt before Christmas.
The WBA officially ordered Usyk to defend his title against Dubois in December but at that stage, it looked unlikely that ruling would affect plans for the undisputed clash against Fury.
The WBA have since set a new deadline for 1 April for Fury vs Usyk to be made, with mandatory challenger Dubois waiting in the wings.
Usyk’s promoter, Alexander Krassyuk, who has held major doubts over the fight going ahead in recent weeks, has welcomed talk of a fight against Dubois in England.
Asante Kotoko Board Chairman Dr. Kwame Kyei has arranged for buses to transport fans in the Garden City to and from the game free of charge in an effort to pack the Kumasi Baba Yara Sports Stadium to capacity on Thursday when the Black Stars of Ghana take on Angola in the 2023 African Cup of Nations match.
Ten buses will be provided by the business tycoon so that spectators from Pekyi, Bekwai, Ahenama Kokoben, Abrankese, Obuasi, etc. can travel to the Baba Yara Stadium to watch the game.
Dr. Kwame Kyei has already promised to provide 1000 Ghanaians with free tickets to watch the game on Thursday.
The Black Stars will hold their final training session at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Wednesday ahead of the game on Thursday.
Deputy Minister for Tourism and Creative Arts,Mark Okraku-Mantey, has announced his intention to run for the Ayensuano parliamentary seat in the Eastern Region on the New Patriotic Party’s ticket (NPP) .
The stateman has joined a long list of figures in the arts who have decided to run for parliament by making this decision.
Fred Nuamah, a movie producer, is looking forward to running for the Ayawaso Constituency seat on the NDC ticket (NDC).
On the NDC ticket, Baba Saddiq, a creative director for 3Media, is also running for the Okai Kwei Central seat.
Additionally, NDC candidate and actor John Dumelo has redoubled his efforts to win the Ayawaso West Wuogon seat.
In an interview with Akwasi Aboagye on Neat FM in Accra, Mr. Okraku Mantey announced the choice.
The founder and current CEO of Slip Mark Entertainment isMr. Okraku Mantey.
Lord Kenya, Kumi Guitar, Oheneba Kissi, Daasebre Gyamenah, Akyeame, and Adane Best are just a few of the Ghanaian musicians that Mark Okraku Mantey has collaborated with.
Okraku Mantey began his career as a DJ at Joy FM in the 1990s and progressed to become the Programs Director for Hitz FM, both of which are owned by the Multi-Media Group Limited.
National Communications Officer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC),Sammy Gyamfi, maintains that Ghana’s economy was in ruins long before COVID-19 appeared.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Russia and Ukraine are to blame for Ghana’s economic crisis, according to the Akufo-Addo administration.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva earlier confirmed that COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war had a negative impact on the nation’s economy.
Sammy Gyamfi, however, claimed that the IMF chief was being diplomatic with the truth about the true state of the Ghanaian economy when he appeared on Citi TV’s Face to Face with Umaru Sanda Amadu.
He claimed that the IMF managing director massaged the numbers because he didn’t want to endanger the government’s efforts to restructure its debt as part of the bailout, hence the massaged facts regarding the economic crisis.
The NDC’s National Communications Officer reiterated that the economy was broken before the outbreak of COVID-19.
“The economy was worse before COVID-19 came in, even before COVID-19 our economy was broken. It’s not what the IMF or World Bank says, it’s about what the facts say. The IMF is like a doctor, doctors have a certain duty of care to their clients. They will tell you reasons for your sickness but in a diplomatic way and well-dressed manner”.
He maintained, “right now that we have gone to IMF for a bailout, they are our doctor, and we are the patient. They will definitely not say something that actually reflects the reality, knowing that it can hamper the bailout and economic recovery programme we are seeking from them. They were being diplomatic. In diplomatic settings, it’s very normal. If you listen to what these external players are saying, you will be deceived. You need to examine things for yourself, before COVID-19 what was the state of the economy?”.
Mr. Gyamfi asserted that the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be used as a justification by the government for the woes of the country slamming the government for spending money on wasteful ventures.
“They [NPP government] had more resources to transform this country than any government sinceDr. Kwame Nkrumah’s tenure. Yet have wasted these funds on needless and useless ventures such that today they have very little to show for the unprecedented resources they had. These and many falsehoods were presented by President Akufo-Addo in his state of the nation address,” the National Communications Officer of NDC pointed out.
According to him, the local currency had depreciated by close to 13% against the dollar before COVID-19 describing as false claims that the economy was on a good trajectory before the pandemic.
“Before COVID-19, our cedi had depreciated against the dollar by close to 13%. That claim that we were on a good trajectory before COVID-19 is false,” he stated.
If the promised payment does not arrive in two weeks, the Ashanti Region school feeding caterers have threatened to protest the government.
The caterers complained that they had gone three terms without receiving payment.
On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, the impacted caterers surrounded the regional office of the School Feeding Secretariat and threatened to demonstrate on Friday.
The caterers admitted to Abdul Malik Anokye of Rainbow Radio that they are having trouble sleeping because of their debt to their suppliers and bankers.
They claimed that the suppliers demanded that they pay off all outstanding debts before they would supply them with goods.
The caterers stated that if the government fails to pay them, they will take to the streets and stage a protest.
Mrs Dodoo, the Secretariat’s head, assured the caterers that all outstanding arrears would be paid in two weeks.
She pleaded with them to be patient and to expect payment in two weeks.
B5 Plus Company Limited in Tema, the largest producer of steel in West Africa, was able to continue operating after facility managers paid GH20 million to settle a portion of their GH42 million debt to the Electricity Company of Ghana.
The ECG revenue mobilisation task force, which is headed by Laila Abubakari, Manager of External Communications, rejected a previous proposal by B5 Plus managers to pay the GHc20 million in installments.
Laila Abubakari claims that despite blaming the economy and the exchange rate for their inability to pay their bills, ECG is also having the same problems. As a result, the company decided to start a one-month revenue mobilisation exercise in an effort to pay off some of its debts.
The Electricity Company of Ghana has disconnected several customers as it embarked on a nationwide revenue mobilisation exercise which began on Monday, March 20, 2023.
In the Volta and Oti Regions, ECG officials visited customers like Volta Serene, Abutia Stone Quarry, UHAS, and HTU who owed electricity bills.
The company disconnected KFC for owing GH¢68,000, Ho Airport for owing GH¢63,000, GRA Office for owing GH¢55,000, CEPS training academy for owing GH¢80,000 and Ho Technical University for owing GH¢402,000.
However, Ho technical university paid GH¢200,000 after crunch talks with the ECG and has been told to settle the arrears by end of March 2023.
The exercise also saw some companies make payments like the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) which paid GH¢1 million out of GH¢1.4million.
The company is set to visit Ho teaching hospital, and theNational Communications Authority among others to retrieve about GH¢5 million within the Ho Municipality.
He was later publicly court-martialed and given the death penalty.
It was meant to be his punishment for attempting to overthrow Ghana’s Head of State, General Frederick William “Fred” Kwasi Akuffo, but a stronger force, coming from the civilians, overrode the General Court Martial’s authority.
The Supreme Military Council overthrew a democratically elected government in October 1972, in what has been called a bloody usurpation, and the young Jerry John Rawlings was given the death penalty.
However, according to Robert Beckley 1, a retired Ghanaian soldier who served during the time of Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings, in the 1970s, it took the words of the late president to save himself from being executed.
According to the military veteran, Rawlings who was then being kept under scrutiny in maximum security, was also during the period, sent to and from court over the case.
During one of such court trials, Rawlings addressed the court and explained his reasons for the attempted coup.
Robert said that Rawlings gave his reasons for the attempted coup as something that was occasioned by the lack of supporting working tools for the soldiers.
“He said that he attempted to do this coup because when he turned up at the office, he found that half the vehicles in his regiment; never mind the others, had broken down and there were no spare parts… the planes were not safe to fly because they haven’t got the right things and (all kinds of legitimate excuses) this was all going out and he found that some of the boots the soldiers were wearing, some of the soles were worn,” he said.
He added that it was in those moments that Rawlings was broken out of jail, culminating into his successful attempt at the coup a second time, and on a later date.
“And everybody was confused because he was locked up and people had given up on hope … everyone thought he was going to die; there was no way out because he was in maximum security – they take him to court and they bring him back and before we know it, in the early hours of June 4th, a mighty explosion – that was when they blew off the maximum security gates to get him out,” he told YouTuber, Aaron Ayiih.
The death sentence that was handed him eventually became a point for civilian sympathy, leading to a military rule by the man who would later give Ghana it’s most-stable,democratic era.
Didier Deschamps, the head coach of France,announced on March 22 that Kylian Mbappe will succeed Hugo Lloris and Raphael Varane, who retired with a silver medal from the 2022 World Cup.
Mbappe’s eligibility for the captaincy has been questioned on a number of occasions, but Konate called his teammate’s detractors “crazy” and said that Mbappe is an excellent leader both on and off the pitch.
The Liverpool defender told Eurosport;
“Even if I had a say in this, it would not change a thing. It’s the coach’s decision but I’m very happy. Honestly, Kylian deserves it. We’re unanimous on this. He deserves it with what he’s done at the World Cup and with PSG as well.
“He’s a very good leader, on and off the pitch. He’s a young lad who loves to laugh and have fun, nothing more. He’s a very good person. Some may think he’s arrogant. It’s something I was asked about in my club and elsewhere. To them, I say ‘Are you crazy? He’s so nice.’ Of course, he will be a good skipper.”
Mesut Ozil, a former midfielder for Germany, Real Madrid, and Arsenal, has retired from football at the age of 34.
During his time with his club, Ozil won nine awards, including four FA Cups and the 2012 La Liga championship in Spain.
Additionally, he played for Germany on 92 occasions and was a member of the squad that won the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
“It has been an amazing journey filled with unforgettable moments and emotions,” Ozil said in a statement on social media.
“I’ve had the privilege to be a professional football player for almost 17 years now and I feel incredibly thankful for the opportunity.
“But in recent weeks and months, having also suffered some injuries, it’s become more and more clear that it’s time toleave the big stage of football.”
Victor Osimhen Napolian striker, was spotted displaying his moves inside the Super Eagles’ training facility as three new players were introduced ahead of the match against Guinea Bissau.
The MKO Abiola stadium, where the first leg of the AFCON qualifiers will be played, has already welcomed more than 20 players, who have begun training there.
Osimhen arrived on Tuesday night shortly after signing an endorsement agreement in Lagos, where he is now a Dettol soap ambassador.
Osimhen was seen dancing to worship songs with his teammates in the video that was posted on Twitter, while Iheanacho was playing the drum.
The new players who have been initiated into the Super Eagles are Sochima, Bameyi & Aniagboso and they have also introduced themselves to other teammates.
Chijioke Kingsley Aniagboso is a goalie and was with the Under-20 team at the recently concluded AFCON in Egypt.
Super Eagles have won their first two games in the 2023 AFCON qualifiers and Peseiro and his wards will want to continue with their impressive performances.
Osimhen started as a goalie
Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Osimhen has been doing excellently well this season for Napoli in the Serie A getting them goals.
However, not many knew that the 24-year-old started his career as a goalkeeper.
The Nigerian striker made this revelation while answering questions in a video interview where he made it clear that he was a goalie when he was young.
Osimhen also revealed that there was even a tournament where he saved two penalties for his youth team in the semi-final of a tournament.
The Nigerian explained that he later stopped keeping and then became a defender before he became a striker.
National Democratic Congress’ (NDC’s) national communications officer, Sammy Gyamfi, said it is a false claim that Ghana’s economy was thriving prior to theCovid-19 pandemic.
He indicated that the economy was beginning to show signs of weakness before the pandemic.
His remarks follow those of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who noted in his state of the nation address (SONA) on March 8 that Ghana’s economy was doing well before the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war broke out.
The managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to the president, even acknowledged that Ghana’s economy was doing well before the pandemic.
He said, “I have said, and the Managing Director of the IMF has also said, our economy was doing well until covid 19, and Russia Ukraine war.”
But speaking on the Big Issue on TV3 Wednesday, March 22, Sammy Gyamfi said “These are people who are allergic to the truth. Before Covid, the government was already spending recklessly.
“Before Covid what did the government have to show for the borrowing? Before covid, the economy was nothing to wrote home about.”
He further attributed Ghana’s problems to wastage and corruption by the government.
The 35-year-old played in Sunday’s El Clasico, which Los Blancos lost 2-1 to Barcelona in a game they needed to win at Camp Nou.
With 12 games left, Carlo Ancelotti’s team now trails the Camp Nou team by 12 points in the race for the championship.
Despite Benzema’s outstanding performances during the previous season, which earned him the Ballon d’Or, he has faced criticism.
In the match against Barcelona, the Frenchman had trouble contributing because he couldn’t effectively communicate with his teammates.
The ex-Lyon forward, who has 19 goals and 5 assists through 29 games this season, had 36 goals and 15 assists at this point last year.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid correspondent Kiyan Sobhani called on Ancelotti to consider using Rodrygo Goes rather than Benzema given his current state of fitness.
He tweeted: “Why the obsession with playing Benzema every second that he’s able to walk. Camavinga was one of the bright spots again, he should’ve been allowed to see the game out until the end.
Rodrygo played with purpose off the bench. Deserves more. Starting XI shouldn’t be so unshakeable.”
Why the obsession with playing Benzema every second that he’s able to walk. Camavinga was one of the bright spots again, he should’ve been allowed to see the game out until the end. Rodrygo played with purpose off the bench. Deserves more. Starting XI shouldn’t be so unshakeable.
Karim Benzema can’t stop scoring for Real Madrid. The French attacker grabbed his 10th and 11th goals of the season against Elche and made a little history in the process, Sports Brief previously reported.
Benzema has now surpassed Raul on the club’s all-time goalscoring list in La Liga.
Benzema wins 24th Madrid trophy Karim Benzema has been crucial to Real Madrid’s success over the years, and he’s closing in on more history with the club.
The French attacker is edging closer to becoming the most decorated player in the Spanish giants’ history, but one player stands in his way. With the addition of the FIFA Club World Cup trophy, Benzema has now won 24 trophies with Los Blancos.
Victor Osimhen, a striker from Nigeria, has downplayed reports linking him to Premier League clubs, saying it would be disrespectful to Napoli for him to discuss transfers.
When asked to choose between Manchester United and Manchester City by a fan during a Q&A session in Lagos, the Super Eagles player revealed this.
Osimhen has been associated with Manchester United for a while, and many fans have been calling for him to move to Old Trafford.
This is a result of his incredible efforts this season for Napoli, where he has scored 21 goals and is leading the Serie A standings.
According to the video spotted on Twitter, Osimhen explained that he won’t be able to talk again on transfer because he has to respect Napoli. Statement made by Osimhen ”I want to appreciate the person who asked the question, but I don’t want to talk about transfers because it will be so disrespectful to my current club.”
Meanwhile, Osimhen is expected to lead the attack for the Super Eagles in their coming double header against Guinea Bissau.
Okocha wants Osimhen in EPL Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Super Eagles legend, Jay-Jay Okocha showered encomiums on Victor Osimhen, saying he has been impressed with the Nigerian striker’s performances this season. Osimhen is already set to etch his name into the football history books, judging by his brilliant form for Napoli, where he is currently topping the Serie A scoring table with 21 goals this term.
His brilliance in front of the goal has made him a target of many clubs in Europe, who are reportedly preparing to table offers to the Italian club in the summer.
Thanks in part to their lethal striker, Napoli have established a 19-point lead on the Serie A table and are in good position to life the title.
Okocha stated emphatically that Osimhen has shown he has the qualities to excel in the Premier League.
The former Bolton Wanderers midfielder added he would love to see his compatriot feature in the English league for Manchester United or even Manchester City.
This season, Tomiyasu has been a core part of Mikel Arteta’s team, contributing significantly to the team’s title-winning effort.
After suffering a serious knee injury that required surgery, the Japanese defender will now likely miss the remainder of the season.
The development was confirmed by Arsenal on Tuesday, with the club saying in an official statement:
“Following his substitution during last Thursday’s Europa League match, subsequent assessments have confirmed that Takehiro Tomiyasu sustained a significant injury to his right knee.” “Tomi has had successful surgery in London on Tuesday and will be ruled out for the remainder of this season,” the statement continued.
When did Tomiyasu suffer the injury?
According to Metro UK, Tomiyasu picked up the injury while in action for Arsenal during their Europa League round of 16 clash against Sporting Lisbon.
The Japan international slipped awkwardly and was forced off the field after just nine minutes of the continental tie played at the Emirates Stadium.
The defender was later seen in a brace and on crutches when he left the pitch shortly after the match.
Sports Brief previously reported on Arsenal suffering two key injuries only days after Manchester United coach, Erik ten Hag called the team ‘lucky’ with availability.
While being interviewed ahead of the Europa League clash against Real Betis, the Dutch manager compared the Red Devils to the Gunners in terms of the season.
Some believe ten Hag ‘cursed’ Arsenal, following his comments about the Premier League leaders always having all members of the squad available for each game.
Erik Ten Hag didn’t require much thought or time to realise that, in order to end Manchester United’s six-year trophy drought, he needed to win a trophy in his first season.
The Red Devils’ first trophy since the 2017 UEFA Europa League they won under Jose Mourinho was the 2023 Carabao Cup, which the Dutch manager led them to by defeating Newcastle United 2-0 in the finals.
The victory has brought relief to the supporters who think the former Ajax manager can move the team forward after showcasing his abilities in a short period of time.
Usain Bolt, a three-time world champion in athletics and a lifelong supporter of Manchester United, shared the same opinion after speaking with the manager and attending the 3-1 FA Cup victory over Fulham.
What Bolt told Ten Hag
The Jamaican athlete met Ten Hag after the chaotic victory that ensured the club’s progression to the FA Cup semifinals and has now opened up on the conversation in an interview with PA via Independent.
“I actually asked him about who we’re going to bring in the summer and he was like ‘do you have any ideas?’.
It was a nice, simple but fun conversation,” he said. “The first thing I said to him was ‘thank you’. That’s the first thing I said and he was like ‘thanks for what?’ I was like ‘for bringing the glory days back’.
The former FC Twente boss has been consistent in laying down his principles of hard work and consistently reminding the players that they are fighting for a purpose which is trophies.
This philosophy is already visible to fans. “It feels good to watch Manchester now. The team is together, they’re as one. They’re working together, they’re working hard and you can see the purpose now, you can see the determination in the way they play,” Bolt added.
“I was very happy with his progress and I can tell that he’s going to do a lot more. We have a lot more trophies in our future so I’m excited.”
Bolt enjoyed the match as it went the way he had wanted, and the scoreline was what he had correctly predicted, as revealed by Manchester United’s official website.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s weekend trip to Spain to watch El Clasico may have been the deciding factor in his departure from Chelsea.
The striker, who signed with Chelsea in the summer, has had a difficult few months since Thomas Tuchel, the manager who signed him, was fired and replaced by Graham Potter.
He was still playing for the club because of a FIFA rule that states players are only allowed to represent two clubs during a given season.
Although a gap in the law that might have allowed him to sign with MLS teams was discovered, the Gabonese man decided against joining LA Galaxy in February.
Chelsea could terminate Aubameyang’s contract
As reported by Express, the former Arsenal striker’s omission from the UEFA Champions League squad summed up his disastrous time at Chelsea, and he is yet to feature.
His recent trip to Spain and his appearance in Barcelona’s dressing room has reportedly left the Chelsea’s bosses furious and willing to terminate his contract in the summer so he can move on a free transfer, as reported by Goal.
He has played 18 times for the London club scoring three goals, one in the league against Crystal Palace and two in the Champions League against his former club AC Milan, which helped the Blues progress out of the group stage.
Auba plays mini-game in Milan
The 33-year-old looks unbothered by his current situation at the club and seems to be enjoying his £260,000 per week salary happily away from the team. As Sports Brief reported, Auba was spotted playing five-aside in Milan while wearing his Chelsea kit.
He uploaded the video on his Instagram story. The move appeared to show his nonchalance, but it was reported to have been a sanctioned break by the club for the out-of-favour striker, and he has not featured in the team since then.
A team made up of players from all over the league assembles for the annual MLS All-Star Game to play a rival.
The MLS All-Stars have faced a Liga MX All-Stars team for the past two years, with the American top division’s team winning both times.
The MLS All-Stars will, however, play a European club once more in the 2023 edition when Arsenal makes a second appearance in the exhibition match.
The Gunners beat an All-Stars side that included Andrea Pirlo, Kaka, Didier Drogba and David Villa 2-1 in San Jose in 2016.
This year’s match will be held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C, with England’s joint-record goalscorer Rooney – who coaches D.C. United in MLS – set to take charge of the All-Stars.
“I’ve had a front-row seat to watch the growth and development of Major League Soccer, first as a player and now as a manager,” said Rooney in a statement.
“The opportunity to lead the best our league has to offer against a top Premier League club like Arsenal will be a highlight for me personally and an unforgettable experience for our passionate fanbase here in D.C.”
“Our US tour [in 2022] was very good preparation for the season, and we’re looking forward to once again visiting our amazing supporters in the US. The match against the MLS All-Stars will be a good test ahead of the 2023-24 season.”
On July 18, 10 Arsenal players will also go up against 10 MLS players in the Skills Challenge, which will again be held at Audi Field.
Arsenal are eight points clear at the top of the Premier League with 10 games remaining, while Rooney’s D.C. United are 11th in the Eastern Conference in MLS with four points from as many games this season.
However, the requirements for admission may change based on the institution and the particular programme.
Several of the following institutions might accept HND for entry into their master’s programmes in mechanical engineering:
University of Southern California (USC)
University of Bridgeport
Florida International University
Texas A&M University
University of Central Florida
University of South Florida
New Jersey Institute of Technology
San Diego State University
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Georgia Southern University
It is important to keep in mind that every university has unique admission standards and requirements. It is advised that you enquire about the admission requirements and criteria at the particular university and programme of interest.
State University of Arizona Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of West Virginia The HND is accepted by these three without review.
Will Still is willing to move to a Championship club, much like Vincent Kompany did, in order to pursue his goal of managing in the Premier League.
The 30-year-old, who did a good job with Ligue 1 team Reims, has been one of the most talked-about coaches in European football this season.
Prior to a 2-1 loss at home to Marseille on Sunday, Reims had gone a club-record 19 games without losing in the league under Still’s leadership after taking over from Oscar Garcia in October.
Still, whose only other loss as manager came in the Coupe de France, was born and raised by English parents in Belgium before moving to England as a teenager to pursue a coaching education.
His name was mentioned for recent managerial posts at Leeds United and Southampton and, while he believes it is too soon to have been touted for such positions, Still would love a crack at England’s top flight one day.
“It just seems completely stupid to me that my name is being put up against names that have done so much more and have been so many more places than I have,” he told Sky Sports.
“I wouldn’t ever dare to compare myself to those people.
“I’ve never really thought about it [managing in the Premier League] because I never expected to be in the position I am so early and so suddenly. Why not? I’ve done some crazy things in the past; I was head coach at 24 and the same thing happened at 28 back in Belgium and now I’m 30 and people are saying this is crazy.
“Being English and growing up in an English environment in Belgium, England has always felt like home and a place that I’d love to go back to. It would feel like coming home, just because the English culture is part of me, part of my roots, part of my family, part of who I am.
“I think if you asked any kid what they would like to do, they’d say they’d love to be a Premier League footballer or manager and I’m no different. I was brought up like everyone else and had the same dreams. I’ll keep at them.
“If it happens one day I’ll deserve it, or I hope I will have deserved it, but I realise how much work there is to do before I get there and how much I’ve got to learn. For now, I will stick it to one side.”
𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹, 𝗮𝗯𝗻𝗲́𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲́ : les ingrédients d'une série historique 🔥
Up until recently, Reims were having to pay a €25,000 fine every time Still took charge of the first team as he did not have a UEFA Pro Licence, but he is now on a course to get his badge.
Still believes that has amplified the interest in his story along with a comment he once made about the popular computer game Football Manager, that he says was misinterpreted.
“With the Football Manager thing, for example – people think I’m some spotty geek behind my computer that’s just been dropped in at Stade de Reims and is doing an unbelievable job,” he explained. “But I’ve been doing it for 10 years and the experiences I’ve accumulated or tried to accumulate have helped me and are still helping me today.
“People say, ‘Oh, he’s got no coaching badges, no qualifications, he’s just played computer games!’ I went to university to study football coaching, I’ve got the highest level diploma you can get, for the moment, in football and I’m studying for the Pro Licence.”
In terms of the future, Still remains open to different career paths and mentioned how former Manchester City captain Kompany has excelled with Championship leaders Burnley after leaving Anderlecht as a potential example to follow.
“Vincent Kompany was at Anderlecht last year and has gone into the Championship and has done an unbelievable job. I think the Championship rivals many of the top leagues in the world,” he said.
“All the doors are open. I’m not closing anything at any time.”
Former striker for Manchester City and Arsenal,Emmanuel Adebayor, has announced his retirement at the age of 39.
Throughout a professional career that began in 2001 with Metz, the former Togo international also spent time with Real Madrid, Tottenham, and Crystal Palace.
In 2003, Adebayor moved from Metz to Monaco, where he caught the attention of legendary Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, who brought him to the Premier League in January 2006.
He was reportedly paid a reported £25 million by City in July 2009, and in September of that same year, he made headlines for sprinting the length of the pitch to celebrate a goal in front of Arsenal fans.
He joined Real Madrid for a short loan spell in January 2011 after falling out of favour under Roberto Mancini and then moved to Tottenham – initially on loan – in August that year.
After having his contract terminated by mutual consent in September 2015, Adebayor had a nomadic end to his career, featuring for Palace, Istanbul Basaksehir, Kayserispor and Olimpia before returning to Togo with Semassi in July 2021.
Announcing his retirement with a video on Instagram, Adebayor said: “SEA, from the highs to the lows, my career as a professional athlete has been an incredible journey.
“Thank you to my fans for being there every step of the way. I’m feeling so grateful for everything, and excited for what’s to come!”
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