Video: Chelsea and Man City supporters clash in Porto as riot police threaten warring fans with batons ahead of Champions League final

Chelsea and Man City supporters clash in Porto as riot police threaten warring fans with batons ahead of tomorrow's Champions League final

• Pictures show hundreds of supporters drinking and chanting in bars in the centre of the Portuguese city

• Supporters brawled on streets of Porto last night before Man City battle Chelsea in Champions League Final

• Footage shows two gangs face off above a Metro stop as they shouted expletives at one another last night 

• 30-strong crowd turned violent when a bar stool was hurled back and forth as local police pulled groups away

Rival gangs of English football fans clashed with riot police armed with batons on the streets of Porto today ahead of the hotly anticipated Champions League final.

Supporters of Manchester City and Chelsea fought each other and police by the Douro river in the north-west Portuguese city after a bar stool was hurled back and forth.

Armed with flags adorned with their club crests, English fans flouted social distancing as they threw punches and lit up flares in skirmishes following a day of heavy drinking. 

Photos earlier in the day showed hundreds of topless supporters drinking and cheering ahead of the UEFA Champions League final at the Dragao stadium, the home ground of FC Porto.

Up to 16,500 fans will be admitted, with each side allocated 6,000 tickets - with around 2,000 going to UEFA delegates and sponsors - and the rest sold to regular punters in Portugal. 

But thousands more fans who do not have tickets will also face the agony of missing the game on TV, as bars in Porto close at 10.30pm on Saturday night as per coronavirus regulations.   

Last night Antonio Fonseca, chairman of the Association of Bar Keepers of Historic Porto, said he feared there would be trouble if bars and restaurants closed at that time.

He told MailOnline: 'I'm worried about this aspect - if the game goes into extra time and it has penalties like the other night it won't finish until maybe 10.45, so we face the prospect of owners asking people to leave with the match yet to finish. Who is going to be brave enough to tell these people who have been drinking all day to go?

'It raises the possibility of violence and aggression and that's why we asked the local council for an extension but so far we have heard nothing. It's not going to be easy to ask the English supporters to leave.

'This situation should have been taken care of. In the past, the Porto authorities met with us but unfortunately, they have not done so. Everything will shut at the same time which means there will be large groups on the streets and the police will have to disperse them quickly.'  

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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first footballer to earn Crypto-currency

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first footballer to earn Crypto-currency

The five-time ‘world footballer of the year’ would collect 770 JUV tokens for each senior career goal scored.

The world’s highly respected footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo collected about 770 Fan Tokens JUV ahead of Juventus’ match against Benevento on Sunday as a way of marking his record-breaking goal milestone.

It’s the first time a footballer has been rewarded with Crypto which is becoming prominent in terms of fan interaction into the world’s most popular sport.

Fan Tokens like $JUV permits Juventus fans to interact extensively with their football club and participate in various decisions through the Socios app.

At the time of writing Chiliz the sport-based crypto, trading at $0.550926 with a daily trading volume of $1.07 Billion.

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Chiliz is up 0.03% for the day and currently has a market value of $3.077 Billion.

The five-time ”World football of the year” would collect 770 JUV tokens – for each senior career goal scored, as reported by Spanish outlet Marca.

Football clubs are now using blockchain, to facilitate better experiences for their fans. Socios.com Fan Token partners include Juventus, AS Roma, Galatasaray, FC Barcelona, Atlético de Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, CA Independiente, Apollon Limassol and esports organizations Team Heretics and OG.

Chiliz, powering Socios.com, aims to give sports and esports fans the ability to crowd-manage their favorite teams, games, leagues, and events.

Nairametrics believes such partnerships with these football clubs via blockchain will open more economic opportunities and leverage the wider audience via collaboration with the industry’s global brands.

Dozens of more clubs are set to launch Fan Tokens before the end of the year, with many leading IPs from sports and entertainment also primed to join the Socios.com roster in the near future.

Meanwhile, the Portuguese footballer recently spoke on his future at the club amid the recent exit of his team from the Champion League stage;

“Now I can’t wait for the next games and challenges! The next records and trophies!

“Believe me, this story is still far from being over. The future is tomorrow and there’s still a lot to win for Juventus and Portugal!

“Join me in this journey! Let’s go!”

Source:https://nairametrics.com/2021/03/22/cristiano-ronaldo-becomes-first-footballer-to-earn-crypto/ 

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Roman Abramovich’s £66million Private Jet With Banquet Hall (Pictures)

Roman Abramovich’s £66million Private Jet With Banquet Hall (Pictures) 

CHELSEA owner Roman Abramovich owns a fleet of amazing aircraft.

But the jewel in his collection of private planes is a customised Boeing 767-33A ER nicknamed 'The Bandit' worth £66m.

Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/11655300/roman-abramovich-private-jet/amp/

 

 

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Spanish Government Okays La Liga To Resume From June 8

Spanish Government Okays La Liga To Resume From June 8

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez confirms La Liga 2019/20 season can resume from 8 June.

The statement was made during this afternoon’s press conference, in which he assured “the worst is behind us” after COVID-19 deaths and new cases fell significantly in recent weeks.

“La Liga can begin again from June 8. The ball will roll with all the necessary health and safety conditions in place.”

The PM also announced that the borders were opening up again to tourists from July onwards.

Although June 8 is the earliest possible date for the games, it remains to be seen if that will be the precise kick-off or several days later.

The German Bundesliga has already resumed last weekend, while the Portuguese Primera Liga starts up on June 3 and its season is due to end on July 21.

Serie A is on track to begin games from June 13 or 20.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/amp/football/52783201

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Cristiano Ronaldo edges closer to his dream of having 7 children as girlfriend makes big announcement

Cristiano Ronaldo edges closer to his dream of having 7 children as girlfriend makes big announcement

 

Georgina Rodriguez has set tongues wagging after she dropped a massive hint she could be pregnant with Cristiano Ronaldo's fifth child.

The stunning model shared a blurred photo of herself on Instagram stories on Monday evening, May 4, with the words "Baby Girl" which she complemented with a wrapped heart emoji.

However, the 26-year-old did not confirm she is expecting but many believe she had hinted that possibility.

Ronaldo already has four children - including Cristiano Jr from his previous relationship and a, set of twins Eva and Mateo who were born via a surrogate mother.

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Alana Martina is the only child Ronaldo and Georgina have had together but the Spanish brunette is raising all the four.

Georgina and the Juventus striker have been dating for nearly three years now.

The pair appeared to start seeing each other a few months after the five-time Ballon d'Or winner was seen cuddling fitness model, Cassandre Davis in August 2016.

Be that as it may, though, the two made their first public appearance together mid-November 2016.

Meanwhile, after spending nearly two months in Madeira, Portugal, due to the global outbreak of coronavirus, the couple is said to have jetted back to Italy.

Ronaldo is expected to link up with his Juve teammates ahead of the possible resumption of the 

Serie A.

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Xavi reveals when Barcelona captain, Messi will retire from football

Xavi reveals when Barcelona captain, Messi will retire from football

 

Barcelona legend, Xavi, has revealed the age Lionel Messi will retire from football.

Xavi, who played alongside Messi at Camp Nou before he left the Blaugrana in 2015 for Al Sadd, believes the 32-year-old can continue playing until the age of 39.

The Spaniard explained that Messi would lead Argentina national team to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar because the Barca number 10 always takes good care of his body.

"He still got five or seven perfect years left in him," Xavi said of Messi during an Instagram chat with another former-Barcelona striker, Samuel Eto'o.

"Messi takes good care of himself, and he can keep playing until he is 37, 38, or 39.

"He will play at the Qatar World Cup, I am sure."

Messi had scored 24 goals in all competitions for Barcelona so far this season before the campaign was suspended due to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) across the world.

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Coronavirus: Germany's Bundesliga to resume this month, says Angela Merkel

Coronavirus: Germany's Bundesliga to resume this month, says Angela Merkel

 

Bayern Munich lead the Bundesliga table by five points

The German Bundesliga season can resume this month, Chancellor Angela Merkel has confirmed.

It will become the first major league in Europe to return to competition, with a date for resumption to be confirmed by the German Football League (DFL) on Thursday.

All matches will be played behind closed doors.

With nine games remaining, Bayern Munich are top of the table, four points above Borussia Dortmund.

Christian Seifert, chief executive of the DFL, said: "Today's decision is good news for the Bundesliga and the Bundesliga 2.

"It is associated with a great responsibility for the clubs and their employees to implement the medical and organisational requirements in a disciplined manner.

"Games without spectators are not an ideal solution for anyone. In a crisis threatening the very existence of some clubs, however, it is the only way to keep the leagues in their current form."

What is the status of Europe's other top leagues?

The announcement comes a day after clubs in the top two German divisions returned 10 positive results from 1,724 coronavirus tests.

The DFL had warned that many top-division teams would be in an "existence-threatening" financial position if play did not resume by June.

Players returned to training last month, with the DFL initially saying the league would be ready to return on 9 May.

Germany has banned large events with crowds until 24 October, so games will be behind closed doors, but the DFL has developed a health and safety plan that would see only about 300 people or near the pitch during matches, to minimise the risk of infection.

According to official figures, just under 7,000 people have died in Germany from coronavirus, a much lower figure than in other western European countries including the UK, Italy, France and Spain.

Borussia Monchengladbach fans show support with cut-outs

It was also announced on Wednesday that the Turkish Super Lig will resume on 12 June with the aim being to complete the season by the end of July.

The country's football federation chairman Nihat Ozdemir said Turkey intended to host the Champions League final in Istanbul in August as planned.

The Croatian top-flight is also poised to resume - without spectators - with cup ties to take place on 30 May, followed by league action on 6 June, pending government approval.

Analysis

John Bennett, BBC World Service

Over the years we've come to expect German football success on the pitch but this feels like a victory for their clear, detailed and, above all, collective planning off the pitch.

Back on 23 April, DFL president Christian Seifert revealed the league's proposals for matches behind closed doors, collaborating with five laboratories and involving around 20,000 tests and it appears to have impressed the local and national government.

That's despite some setbacks over the past week, such as Salomon Kalou's social media video, which showed him flouting social distancing rules at Hertha Berlin, and the fact that 10 players or members of staff have tested positive for coronavirus.

The clubs have put a huge amount of work into this though and Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes assured me this week that his players feel safe now that there is testing every three or four days and temperature checks every day as they arrive at the training centre.

They are certainly under pressure to make this work, with vital TV money at stake. One player told me he felt a duty to play again because in the Bundesliga clubs don't have rich owners who can bail them out.

It will be interesting to see whether this news can give the Premier League, Serie A and La Liga extra impetus in their efforts to resume. One thing the German football authorities have demonstrated is that it needs to be a collective and unified effort from clubs, league and players.

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NFF boss Pinnick makes stunning statement on $500,000 donation from FIFA to Nigeria

NFF boss Pinnick makes a stunning statement on $500,000 donation from FIFA to Nigeria

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Amaju Pinnick, has disclosed that the $500,000 due to the country's football body from FIFA is statutory allocation, not Coronavirus (COVID-19) palliative as some people have speculated.
The NFF President made this known in a series of tweets on his official Twitter page on Tuesday.
Pinnick tweeted: "As part of our efforts to remain transparent with financial dealings and because I have seen a few inquiries about FIFA's release of funds to member associations, I feel I must update on how things stand.
"Every year, there are statutory allocations that federations receive from FIFA, for the smooth running of football in different alliances.
"However, these funds come with legislative specific areas of obligations. In other words, if FIFA gives you money for youth development, you cannot use that money for anything else.
"What FIFA has done now, though, is to release funds that were meant to be released later in the year, earlier.
"This is part of FIFA's plans to help improve the hardships that this novel coronavirus has and will cause. It is not palliative, as some have speculated."

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Messi’s private plane forced into emergency landing

Messi’s private plane forced into emergency landing

A £12million private plane used by Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, was forced into an emergency landing at Brussels airport in Belgium on Friday morning.

The plane was forced to land after it developed issues with its landing gear, according to Belgian outlet HLN.

Messi was not on board at the time, but the aircraft touched down en route to Tenerife at 9.10 am.

The plane was said to have taken off again 90 minutes later, before turning back and returning to the Belgian capital.

However, Brussels airport has refused to comment on the incident due to GDPR legislation.

Messi, who is widely considered one of the greatest players of all-time, has won six-time Ballon d’Or awards.

The Argentine captain had scored 19 goals and provided 12 assists in 22 La Liga games for Barcelona so far this season before the Spanish top-flight league was suspended due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic across the globe.

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I Want 70 Thousand Fans At San Siro, Otherwise, I Won’t Play – Ibrahimovic

I Want 70 Thousand Fans At San Siro, Otherwise, I Won’t Play – Ibrahimovic

AC Milan vs Sampdoria could be the challenge of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The Swede will most likely play from the start, despite only joining the club several days ago and undergoing a few training session.

It is expected that 60 thousand fans will arrive at the San Siro to see the return of the attacker but apparently, Ibrahimovi himself has a slightly different ambition in this sense.

“How many spectators are expected at the San Siro tomorrow? 60 thousand? I want at least 70 thousand!”

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See The Dope Cars All Real Madrid Players Receive To Celebrate Christmas (Photos)

See The Dope Cars All Real Madrid Players Receive To Celebrate Christmas (Photos)

The Spanish top club, Real Madrid Players have received an exotic present for their Christmas celebration.

The club sponsor, Audi gifted each player an Audi A7 2019 model cars. All of them have stricken a pose with their new car at the club premises.

See photos below:-

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EPL: Lampard set to bring Samuel Chukwueze to Chelsea

EPL: Lampard set to bring Samuel Chukwueze to Chelsea

Villarreal winger, Samuel Chukwueze, is being linked with a move to Chelsea in the January transfer window.

The UK Telegraph reports that Frank Lampard has a transfer budget of £150million to spend in the winter market and is eyeing offensive players.

Chukwueze is believed to be on the list of wingers being targeted by Lampard.

Others are Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho, Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha and Bayer Leverkusen’s Leon Bailey.

Chukwueze, who has a release clause of €63million, was close to moving to the Premier League in 2017 to play for Arsenal before he joined Villarreal.

He has scored 11 career goals in 54 appearances for Villarreal’s first team and has provided five assists.

SOURCE: Dailypost

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Liverpool vs Tottenham: Kane sends a strong warning to Van Dijk ahead of EPLclash--Sports

Liverpool vs Tottenham: Kane sends a strong warning to Van Dijk ahead of EPLclash--Sports

 

Tottenham Hotspur striker, Harry Kane, has reminded Virgil van Dijk that he and his Liverpool team can be beaten ahead of Sunday’s clash at Anfield.

The biggest game of the Premier League weekend sees the Reds host Spurs, in a repeat of the Champions League final from June.

Liverpool comfortably won that contest 2-0 in Madrid, with Kane struggling to make an impact against Van Dijk.

However, Kane is in a bullish mood, ahead of the game at Merseyside.

“Van Dijk is a great defender but he is not invincible and Liverpool is not invincible.
“We just have to concentrate on ourselves. Any team can be beaten on any day and we just have to try to make sure we do that at Anfield.
“As a striker, it’s not just ­one-v-one on the pitch, there’s a lot that goes into it. Van Dijk is an amazing defender and he has had a fantastic couple of years at Liverpool.
“From my point of view, it’s just about playing my game and making my movements, doing my runs and trying to get on the scoresheet, trying to get assists.
“At the end of the day, it’s a team game, so we all have to be on it with each other and that’s the main aim” 

Kane said according to the UK Metro.

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Brazilian-Casemiros-Goal-Selecao-1-1-draw-Super-Eagles

Brazilian-Casemiros-Goal-Selecao-1-1-draw-Super-Eagles

- Brazil vs Nigeria's international friendly match ended 1-1 in Singapore on Sunday, October 13


- Joe Aribo scored the goal for Super Eagles, while Casemiro netted the equalizer for Brazil


- Brazil have failed to win in two games as they also played draw with Senegal in their last game

Real Madrid superstar Casemiro scored the goal that gave five-time world champions Brazil a 1-1 draw against three-time African champions Nigeria in an international friendly match. Brazil started the match on a good note firing from all angles and they almost got the opener in the first minute, but defender Jamilu Collins saved Nigeria from conceding. 

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmimo had a superb shot towards goal after a glorious pass from Neymar, but his effort went for a goal kick. In the fourth minute, Victor Osimhen had a chance to score after a great pass from Alex Iwobi, but he was denied by Manchester City goalie Ederson Moraes. Brazilian forward Neymar had to leave the field in the 11th minute after sustaining an injury and he was replaced by Philippe Coutinho.

Big defensive shift from the Eagles.

Well worked goal.

Take a bow, Eagles. Well-done. #BRANGA #SoarSuperEagles pic.twitter.com/2YHgPFiZZf

— Soar Super Eagles (@SSE_NGA) October 13, 2019

Firmino got another chance to give Brazil the lead in the 28th minute, but his superb header was parried away by goalkeeper Francis Uzoho. Nigeria took the lead in the 35th minute through Joe Aribo who netted his second goal for Super Eagles and it was Moses Simon who provided the assist as the first half ended 1-1. Brazil came out aggressive in the second half, and it took them only three minutes to restore parity through Casemiro. Efforts by the South American giants to win this match were futile as it ended 1-1 between Brazil and Nigeria in Singapore.

After steering the Super Eagles to win the bronze medal at the AFCON 2019, there has been speculation that Gernot Rohr could be on his way out of the Super Eagles.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Is The Best Until Messi Wins Something Outside Barcelona- Piers Morgan

Cristiano Ronaldo Is The Best Until Messi Wins Something Outside Barcelona- Piers Morgan

This debate will never end 

British TV personality & Arsenal fan Piers Morgan has mocked Messi after he won the FIFA Men’s Player of the Year award last night 

The Barcelona star man won the award by beating Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo and Liverpool’s Virgil Van Dijk.

Reacting to the news, Piers Morgan who last week released a powerful interview with Ronaldo, stated that Ronaldo is better than Messi

At this point, i think Messi should leave Barcelona and prove his doubters wrong.

What do you think?

Lets hear from everyone

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Bianca Andreescu Defeats Serena Williams To Win 2019 US Open

19-yr-old Bianca Andreescu Defeats Serena Williams To Win 2019 US Open Despite Comeback (Video)

19-year-old Bianca Andreescu has shocked the tennis world by defeating Serena Williams 6-3, 7-5 in the 2019 US Open Final, Naijnewshub reports.

 

Andreescu has become the first woman from Canada to win a Grand Slam after producing a stunning performance to beat Serena Williams in the US Open final.

 

Andreescu, playing in her first Major final, was gifted the ideal start after Williams double-faulted to drop serve and the 19-year-old was nerveless as she stayed in control and won the opening set 6-3.


In the second set, Andreescu's level elevated even higher as she ruthlessly took advantage of a poor Williams serving day and served for the match at 5-2.

 

Williams hit back in stunning fashion to level the set at 5-5 but when serving to stay in the match.


Andreescu found her form again and on her third championship, she cracked a forehand return for a winner to create history on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

 

Source: https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/09/omg-19-yr-old-bianca-andreescu-defeats.html#

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Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur: Match Report, Statistics, and Analysis

Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur: Match Report, Statistics, and Analysis

Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur: Match Report, Statistics, and Analysis
Arsenal came from two goals down to draw with Tottenham Hotspur in a thrilling north London
derby at the Emirates Stadium.

Christian Eriksen gave Spurs the lead on 10 minutes when he pounced on a Bernd Leno mistake

to pass the ball into an empty net.


Harry Kane then made it 2-0 from the penalty spot after Son Heung-min was brought down by

Granit Xhaka.


Alexandre Lacazette fired the ball into the roof of the net just before half-time to give Arsenal

the momentum heading into the second half.


Spurs’ goalkeeper Hugo Lloris made a number of impressive saves after the break

but couldn’t stop Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from turning in a fantastic Matteo Guendouzi assist.


Late drama saw Kane hit the post, Sokratis have a goal ruled out for offside,

and Tottenham have a late penalty claim turned down by the referee.



Arsenal head into the international break in fifth place with seven points, while Tottenham

sit ninth on five points from their opening four matches.

Match Stats

Arsenal – Tottenham Hotspur

Possession

55%-45%

Shots

26-13

Shots on Target

8-9

Corners

11-6

Fouls

13-19

Arsenal registered twice as many shots as Spurs in what was an extremely end-to-end match.

However, despite managing 26 attempts, Arsenal registered fewer shots on target than Tottenham, and Unai Emery will be disappointed that his side didn’t make their superiority count.

As is often the case in a north London derby, the foul count was notably high, with both sides accumulating a total of 32 fouls.

Harry Kane: North London Derby Specialist

• Harry Kane is now the joint-highest goalscorer in north London derbies.

• The Spurs striker has scored in nine of his last ten league meetings with Arsenal.

• His goal on Sunday was his tenth in twelve matches against the Gunners.

Arsenal Strong at Home and Spurs Weak Away

There is a huge difference between the two teams when it comes to their form both home and away, and this is certainly something to keep an eye on as the season progresses.

Arsenal have lost just once in 27 Premier League home games against Tottenham, with their last home defeat to Spurs coming back in 2010.

On the other hand, Spurs have failed to win any of their last eight away league matches (W0, D2, L6), and this will be a major concern for Mauricio Pochettino.

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Transfer: Messi agrees to join new club

Transfer: Messi agrees to join new club 

 

Cameroon forward, Raphael Eric Messi Bouli, has completed a move to the Indian Super League.

The 27-year-old has signed a one-year deal with Kerala Blasters FC.


Messi, who represented the Indomitable Lions at the 2018 African Nations Championship, moves to the Indian top flight following spells in China and India.

He previously featured for APEJES de Mfou in his homeland, having earlier spent time with AS FAP and Canon Yaounde.

“We have our own Messi now. He is a striker who can play upfront with [Nigeria striker Bartholomew] Ogbeche and on the left wing as well.


“Messi is a strong player whose presence gives the team more power at the front and enables diversity in our attacking game plan,” Blasters coach Eelco Schattorie told journalists [as per The Hindu].

Messi, on his part, was delighted to have made the move to the ISL.

“I’m thrilled to join a club that has a strong vision for the future and the most passionate fanbase in India,” he told the club’s official Twitter handle.

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Paul Pogba finally reacts to racist abuse on him

EPL: Paul Pogba finally reacts to racist abuse on him

 

Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba, has finally reacted to racist abuse aimed at him after the Red Devils’ 1-1 draw with Wolves in the Premier League last Monday. 

Anthony Martial’s first-half goal was cancelled out by Ruben Neves after the break.

Man United had the chance to take all three points, after the referee, awarded a penalty.

Pogba stepped up after discussing with Rashford and saw his kick saved by Rui Patricio.


Reacting, Pogba in a tweet on Sunday, said the racist abuse can only make him stronger and motivated to fight for the next generation.

Pogba said: “My ancestors and my parents suffered for my generation to be free today, to work, to take the bus, to play football.

“Racist insults are ignorance and can only make me stronger and motivate me to fight for the next generation.”


Pogba’s Man United suffered their first Premier League defeat this season after losing 2-1 to Crystal Palace on Saturday at Old Trafford.

SOURCE: Dailypost

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Ibrahimović, Messi, 8 others shortlisted for FIFA Puskás Award

Ibrahimović, Messi, 8 others shortlisted for FIFA Puskás Award

FIFA has unveiled the 10 candidates shortlisted for the Puskás Award.


It also urged fans to cast their votes, noting that voting will close on the midnight of September 1.


“The wait is over for goal-hungry football fans across the globe, and now it’s time for you to cast your vote for the FIFA Puskás Award,” the world football body announced on its site on Monday.



“The much-anticipated 10-goal shortlist for the best goal of the year has been revealed, with FIFA.com Club members now able to vote.


“Voting is open until Monday 1 September (at midnight CEST), but don’t delay, make your choice today!” it added.


Liverpool’s Mo Salah won the award in 2018, based on his virtuoso goal against Everton in the Premier League.


Those shortlisted are:


Matheus Cunha (BRA), Bayer Leverkusen v RB Leipzig [Bundesliga] (6 April 2019).


Zlatan Ibrahimović (SWE), Toronto FC v LA Galaxy [MLS] (15 September 2018).


Lionel Messi (ARG), Real Betis v FC Barcelona [La Liga] (17 March 2019).


Ajara Nchout (CMR), Cameroon v New Zealand [FIFA Women’s World Cup] (20 June 2019).



Fabio Quagliarella (ITA), Sampdoria v Napoli [Serie A] (2 September 2018).


Juan Fernando Quintero (COL), River Plate v Racing Club [Argentinian Superliga] (10 February 2019).


Amy Rodriguez (USA), Utah Royals v Sky Blue FC [NWSL] (16 June 2019).



Billie Simpson (NIR), Sion Swifts Ladies FC v Cliftonville Ladies FC [Women’s NIFL Premiership] (9 August 2018).


Andros Townsend (ENG), Manchester City v Crystal Palace [Premier League] (22 December 2018).


Dániel Zsóri (HUN), Debrecen FC v Ferencváros TC [Nemzeti Bajnoskag I] (16 February 2019).


“After the close of public voting, the top three goals selected by the FIFA.com users will be put up for a vote among FIFA Legends, who will decide the winner of the FIFA Puskás Award.


“The full voting and award process is explained in the rules of allocation,” the site advised.

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