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13 Feb

Raphael Varane reveals secret of Ronaldo’s longevity in football

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Former France international Raphael Varane has given reasons for Cristiano Ronaldo’s longevity in football. According to him, the Portuguese player invests a substantial amount of money in his physical and mental health. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United defender also lauded Ronaldo for his willpower and dedication on and off the pitch. During an interview with French top news outlet L’Equipe, Varane, who shared the dressing room with Ronaldo at both Real Madrid and Manchester United, spoke about the Portuguese’s commitment and how he has been able to reach such enviable heights. “Firstly, he has an extraordinary physique. More…

10 Jul

Villa’s Coutinho Joins Vasco Da Gama On Loan

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Aston Villa midfielder Philippe Coutinho has joined Brazilian Serie A side Vasco da Gama on a season-long loan. The Brazil international has been loaned out again after spending last season at Al-Duhail in Qatar. Coutinho still has two years left on the contract he signed when he joined Villa permanently from Barcelona for £17m in 2022, six months after initially signing on loan. The 32-year-old made just two substitute appearances last term before moving to Doha and has scored six goals in 43 games for Villa. Coutinho, who has also played for Inter Milan and Liverpool, made an instant impact…

12 Feb

Footballer Struck Dead By Lightning In The Middle Of A Match

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A footballer has died after being struck by a lightning bolt while playing football in Indonesia on Saturday. Video captured the exact moment the 35-year-old male victim from Subang collapsed at Siliwangi Stadium in Bandung, West Java. The man, later identified as Septain Raharja, was competing in a friendly football match between 2 FLO FC Bandung and FBI Subang, when lightning struck him at around 4:20pm local time on Saturday. Reports by local media PRFM News say that he was still breathing after the incident and rushed to a local hospital, but died after suffering intense burns. The video clip has since gone viral on social…

02 Oct

How A Sex Abuse Ring Targeted Gabon’s Child Footballers

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Football's governing bodies face accusations they failed to protect young victims of sexual abuse in Gabon. BBC Africa Eye spoke to more than 30 witnesses who told of a network that has plagued all levels of the game for three decades. Warning: This article contains details some readers may find upsetting The allegations of sexual abuse in the central African country of Gabon date as far back as the early 1990s. One victim, who wanted to remain anonymous, described what happened to him as a teenager at an Under-17 football camp. He said he and his best friend were woken…

28 Jul

Ghanaian Female Footballers Urged To Practice Safe Menstrual Hygiene

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President of Soccer for Dreamers, a Non-Governmental Organisation in the United States, Sylvia Akwaboah, has urged female footballers to practice safe menstrual hygiene to stay healthy. The organisation, in partnership with the Ghana Football Association donated football gear and menstrual cups to female teams who were participating in the Women’s Regional Championship in Kyebi, Eastern Region. As part of the donation, a menstrual cup talk was held to educate the footballers on the need to practice safe menstrual health. Speaking during the session, Madam Akwaboah said “It is important to practice safe menstrual hygiene, I think sometimes as women we forget the…

27 Jul

David Silva Retires From Football

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Spanish midfielder David Silva has announced his retirement following a critical knee injury suffered during Real Sociedad’s pre-season ahead of the new season. Before joining Real Sociedad in 2020, the 37-year-old spent a decade at City, where he won four Premier League titles while playing over 400 matches. “Today is a sad day for me,” Silva said on social media. “Today it is time to say goodbye to what I have dedicated my whole life to. Today it is time to say goodbye to my colleagues, who are like family to me. I will miss you very much.” Silva joined…

25 Apr

Entertainment Is Putting Ghana On The Map More Than Football – Dada Hafco

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Ghanaian highlife musician Dada Hafco believes that the culture and creative industries hold greater fortunes for the country than sports. Dada Hafco, worried about the nation’s lackadaisical attitude towards the arts told Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z that if more resources were pumped into the arts, Ghana would make bigger gains. According to him, the investment made into football has not yielded the desired results. “Look at how much money we’ve been pumping into the Black Stars. I am an avid football lover. I would love to watch football every time. But since 1982 if we haven’t won any football…

22 Mar

Mesut Ozil Retires From Football

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Former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil has retired from football at the age of 34. Ozil won nine trophies during his club career including four FA Cups and the Spanish La Liga title in 2012. He also won 92 caps for Germany and was part of the team that lifted 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…

25 Feb

Christian Atsu’s Son Wins Football Title

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Joshua Atsupie, first son of former Black Stars winger, Christian Atsu, has won a football u-9 title, barely a week after the demise of his father. Christian was confirmed dead in the early hours of February 18, 12 days after the devastating earthquakes which hit Turkey and Syria. Marie-Claire Rupio, wife of the former Newcastle star, took to social media to share a photo of Joshua’s achievement with the caption “will make his dad proud”. Joshua posed with the Pro Motiv8 trophy, after the final win with his side, Gosforth, who partner the Newcastle University, in a city where the…