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Neymar Backs Mom’s Romance With 22 Year-Old Boy

Neymar Backs Mom’s Romance With 22 Year-Old Boy

April 12, 2020 2:25 pm
World ‘s most expensive footballer Neymar appears to have endorsed his 52 year-old mum’s romance with a 22 year-old boy.

Tiago Ramos, a computer game fan and model is even six years younger than Neymar.

Neymar’s mum, Nadine Goncalves, revealed her romance with Ramos when she posted a photo with the lover boy showing them hugging in a garden.

She captioned the photo thus: “The inexplicable cannot be explained, you live it… ❤️”

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Nadine split with Neymar’s father and agent Wagner Ribeiro in 2016 after 25 years of marriage.

And despite …

Ex-Chelsea Legend Peter Bonetti Dies At 78

Ex-Chelsea Legend Peter Bonetti Dies At 78

April 12, 2020 2:24 pm

Former Chelsea legend and England goalkeeper, Peter Bonetti has died aged 78 after a long battle with illness.

The Blues announced the news and sent their condolences to friends and family of ‘The Cat’ as he was fondly known this afternoon.

“All of us at Chelsea Football Club are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our brilliant former goalkeeper, Peter Bonetti, who made an incredible 729 appearances for the Blue.”

Bonetti was born in Putney just minutes from Stamford Bridge in 1941 and went on to become one of Chelsea’s all time great goalkeepers – playing more than …

Pogba 'Hungry To Come Back' From Injury

Pogba ‘Hungry To Come Back’ From Injury

April 11, 2020 6:12 pm

Manchester United star Paul Pogba said he is eager to return from a lengthy spell on the sidelines when football resumes following the coronavirus pandemic.

The World Cup winner has been limited to just eight appearances for United this season after battling a nagging ankle injury.

“I’m already training and touching the ball,” Pogba, who hasn’t played since December 26, told the United Podcast.

“I’ve been frustrated, a long time ago. Now I’m almost there, so I’m just thinking about getting back and training fully with the team and everything.”

“You think bad but I’ve never had something like this …

No Match Is Worth Risking Life – FIFA President

No Match Is Worth Risking Life – FIFA President

April 11, 2020 6:03 am

The President of Fédération Internationale de Football Association, FIFA, Gianni Infantino has said that it would be more than irresponsible to restart competitions too early amid the coronavirus pandemic, stating that no match is worth risking a life for.

Infantino, who made this known on Thursday through Royal Spanish Football Federation, RFEF, said that sports have been brought to a halt due to the COVID-19 outbreak which has killed more than 95,500 people globally.

He said “As our main priority, our principles, the ones we employ in our competitions and also we invite everyone to follow, is that health comes …

Liverpool Legend Dalglish Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Liverpool Legend Dalglish Tests Positive For Coronavirus

April 10, 2020 6:06 pm
Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish has tested positive for coronavirus but is not showing symptoms of the disease, his family said Friday.The 69-year-old former Scottish international striker, who started his career at Celtic, was admitted to hospital on Wednesday for treatment for an infection which required intravenous antibiotics.

“He was subsequently tested for COVID-19 despite having previously displayed no symptoms of the illness,” said a family statement.

“Unexpectedly, the test result was positive but he remains asymptomatic.

“Prior to his admission to hospital, he had chosen to voluntarily self isolate for longer than the advised period together with his family.…

Yankees Top Forbes' List Of Richest MLB Clubs

Yankees Top Forbes’ List Of Richest MLB Clubs

April 10, 2020 8:04 am
Major League Baseball may lose billions to the coronavirus shutdown, but its clubs appear to be on firm footing according to Forbes’ latest list of franchise values released Thursday.The financial publication estimated that 28 of 30 MLB clubs appreciated in value in 2019.

The New York Yankees once again top the list, appreciating 9% to $5 billion in total value.

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According to Forbes, the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, worth an estimated $5.5 billion, are the only sports franchise in the world worth more than the Yanks.

Forbes predicted that strong recent …

Virus Blow For Japan's Sumo As Wrestler Tests Positive

Virus Blow For Japan’s Sumo As Wrestler Tests Positive

April 10, 2020 8:03 am
Japan’s sumo association on Friday confirmed its first coronavirus case, in a new blow for the ancient sport, which has already been forced to move one tournament behind closed doors and postpone others.One low-ranking wrestler who had a fever last week has tested positive for the virus, the association said, declining to name the man or give details of his stable.

The association said no other wrestlers or officials had symptoms and those who belong to the infected wrestler’s stable will stay home or at the stable and follow advice from health officials.

The outbreak in Japan has been …

Ronaldinho Released From Paraguay Prison

Ronaldinho Released From Paraguay Prison

April 8, 2020 1:44 pm

Brazilian football legend, Ronaldinho and his brother, Roberto Assis, have been released from prison in Paraguay.

He was released after serving 32 days despite facing a six-month sentence over alleged fake passports.

The Brazilian football legend is now placed in house arrest due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak which has claimed for more than 82000 lives worldwide.

The 40-year-old reportedly paid a £1.3million bond after he, along with his brother, were charged with entering the South American country with fake passports last month.

Read Also: Eto’o Sends Emotional Message To Ronaldinho In Jail

The 2005 Ballon d’Or winner and former …

Qatar, Russia Deny Buying World Cup Rights In Bribe Case

Qatar, Russia Deny Buying World Cup Rights In Bribe Case

April 7, 2020 6:19 pm

Qatar and Russia hit back at allegations of bribery on Tuesday after US prosecutors accused them of paying millions in bribes for the rights to host the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.

According to US Justice Department documents released Monday, FIFA officials received bribes to vote in favour of awarding the 2018 World Cup to Russia and the 2022 tournament to Qatar.

Doha said it “strongly denies the allegations contained within the court papers” while the Kremlin said it “absolutely legally got the right” to host the 2018 global football spectacle.

The US legal action is linked to a wide-ranging 2015 …

Floyd Mayweather’s Daughter Arrested For Stabbing Woman

Floyd Mayweather’s Daughter Arrested For Stabbing Woman

April 5, 2020 6:29 am
Floyd Mayweather’s daughter has been arrested for allegedly stabbing another lady over rapper, NBA Youngboy.

According to TMZ, Iyanna ‘Yaya’ Mayweather was arrested for aggravated assault and taken to Harris County Jail in Houston.

She was reportedly involved in a physical fight with another woman named Lapattra Lashai Jacobs after she found them together at the rapper’s home.

The pair later got in a fight in the kitchen with Iyanna allegedly charging at Jacobs with two knives and stabbing her.

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However, Iyanna Mayweather said that all she did was for self defense after

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Luis Suarez Wants To Talk With Barcelona’s Bartomeu Over Future

Suarez Hurt By Criticism Of Barca Players’ Pay Cut Delay

April 4, 2020 6:45 am

Uruguay star Luis Suarez complained on Thursday that he has been “hurt” by criticism of him and fellow millionaire Barcelona players for the time it took to agree to pay cuts to help out other club employees.

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi announced on Monday that Barca’s players had agreed to a 70 percent pay cut and to make contributions to ensure the club’s non-playing staff could be paid in full during the state of alarm in Spain caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Footballers across Europe’s top leagues have come under fire as some clubs have made cuts to their non-playing …

Premier League Stars In Firing Line Over Taking Pay Cut

Premier League Stars In Firing Line Over Taking Pay Cut

April 3, 2020 6:41 pm

Highly-paid Premier League players are coming under pressure to follow the example of some of their fellow professionals at the biggest clubs in Europe and take a cut in salary during the coronavirus pandemic.

Leading politicians have weighed in while discussions are ongoing between the Premier League, Football League and the players’ union over the highly-charged issue.

Some observers fear that if the standoff continues much longer, it could cause damage to the brand of the Premier League, Europe’s wealthiest league.

Premier League club chairmen are likely on Friday to push back further the date for a resumption of the …

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