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Colwill to wear 26 as Chelsea confirms squad numbers for 2023/24 season

Colwill to wear 26 as Chelsea confirms squad numbers for 2023/24 season

English Premier League side Chelsea has confirmed the squad numbers assigned to their new summer signings for the 2023/24 campaign – and several existing players have taken new shirt numbers ahead of the season. Christopher Nkunku was the first new arrival at Stamford Bridge this summer and the France international has taken the number 18 shirt. Fellow forward Nicolas Jackson, who joined from Villarreal, will wear the number 15. Defender Axel Disasi completed a switch from Monaco last week and has taken the number 2 shirt. Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, signed from Brighton, will be number 31. Malo Gusto, who joined…
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Zambia coach Mwape accused of ‘rubbing player’s breasts’ at Women’s World Cup as FIFA investigate

Zambia coach Mwape accused of ‘rubbing player’s breasts’ at Women’s World Cup as FIFA investigate

Zambia coach Bruce Mwape is under investigation by FIFA after he was accused of rubbing a player's chest at the Women's World Cup. A complaint was made to the governing body of world football about the 63-year-old after the African nation claimed their first-ever World Cup victory win a 3-1 win over Costa Rica on Monday (July 31). According to The Guardian, the alleged incident took place following a training session last Friday (July 28). A source close to the squad said several players saw Mwape rubbing his hands over the chest of one of their team-mates. Those who witnessed…
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Gov. Agbu Unity Cup 2023: European Football Scouts To Storm Taraba For Talent Hunt

Gov. Agbu Unity Cup 2023: European Football Scouts To Storm Taraba For Talent Hunt

Taraba State is set to host European Football Scouts during the maden edition of Dr Kefas Agbu Peace and Unity Cup 2023 Ambassador Joseph Joshua, Taraba State Commissioner of Youth & Sports has disclosed to newsmen on Monday in Abuja Joshua revealed that 15 teams from each Geo-political zone of the state will be participating in the tournament, he further stated that talents abound in Taraba and needs to be nurtured, adding that with programme like this, players with innate ability will have the opportunity to flourish The Agbu Peace and Unity cup is expected to attract top European football…
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Benjamin Mendy Joins French Club After Sex Trial Acquittal

Benjamin Mendy Joins French Club After Sex Trial Acquittal

Benjamin Mendy signed for French club Lorient on Wednesday after the former Manchester City and France defender was acquitted in a sex offences trial in England last week. “Lorient are happy to announce today the signing on a two-year deal of the French international left-back Benjamin Mendy,” the Ligue 1 club said in a statement. Mendy, 29, was cleared of sex offences last week, ending a three-year court process. The player, who would have faced a lengthy jail term if convicted, had previously being cleared in January of six counts of rape and one of sexual assault following a six-month…
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PHOTOS: Tony Elumelu’s Wife Runs 42-kilometre Race At Manchester Marathon

PHOTOS: Tony Elumelu’s Wife Runs 42-kilometre Race At Manchester Marathon

PHOTOS: Elumelu’s Wife Runs 42-kilometre Race At Manchester Marathon Awele, wife of businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu, ran the 42-kilometre race at the 2023 Manchester Marathon. Tony Elumelu shared pictures from the race and congratulated his wife for making it to the finish line. He wrote, “ Congratulations #MrsTOE for completing the 42km Manchester marathon. You inspire 💕.” See photos below:
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Hakimi’s Wife Demands Half Of His Property In Divorce Suit, But Player Registered Everything In Mother’s Name

Hakimi’s Wife Demands Half Of His Property In Divorce Suit, But Player Registered Everything In Mother’s Name

Footballer Achraf Hakimi's wife filed for divorce and demanded half of his property. She was however informed by court that her "Millionaire' husband owns nothing as all his property is registered under his mother's names. Hakimi receives €1 Million from PSG monthly but 80% of this is deposited in his mother Mrs. Fatima's account. He has no property, cars, houses, Jewelry or even clothes in his name. Anytime, he wants anything, he asks his mother who buys it for him. (News247)
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BREAKING: Lobi Stars Of Markudi Deny Reports Head Coach Baba-Ganaru Will Join English Premier League Club Chelsea

BREAKING: Lobi Stars Of Markudi Deny Reports Head Coach Baba-Ganaru Will Join English Premier League Club Chelsea

Muhammad Baba-Ganaru, head coach of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Lobi Stars, has ruled out the possibility of him replacing Graham Potter as the manager of Premier League giants, Chelsea F.C Mr Baba-Ganaru’s employer, Lobi Stars, made this known through the club’s official Facebook page on Monday afternoon, denying reports linking its employee with a move to Stamford Bridge as a possible replacement for Potter, who was sacked by the London club yesterday. “Lobi Stars head coach, Muhammad Baba Ganaru has denied media reports linking him to Chelsea,” the club posted on its Facebook page of 41,000 followers. Barely…
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Chelsea is cursed, they need spiritual cleansing – Primate Ayodele

Chelsea is cursed, they need spiritual cleansing – Primate Ayodele

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has stated that struggling English Premier League side Chelsea is cursed and in dire need of spiritual cleansing. The cleric made the statement in a video posted on his official TikTok handle. Chelsea has struggled under new owner Todd Boehly who took over in May 2022. The Blues are languishing in 10th place after being eliminated from the Carabao Cup and FA Cup with the recent 4-0 trashing by Man City in the FA Cup still a fresh wound for supporters and owners alike. With some fans already calling for…
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World Cup Final: Canadian Rapper, Drake Loses $1m Bet On Argentina

World Cup Final: Canadian Rapper, Drake Loses $1m Bet On Argentina

Canadian rapper, Drake, has lost his $1 million dollar bet on Argentina to win the 2022 World Cup against France within 90 minutes of regulation time. Drake who is rooting for the South American team, had staked the whooping amount on a straight-win ticket for Argentina – implying that they have to defeat France within regulation time. However, two goals from Kylian Mbappe helped France repel Argentina’s first-half lead dragging the match into extra time. The Argentines had gotten a comfortable 2-goal lead in the first half after Lionel Messi’s 23rd-minute penalty and Angel DiMaria’s beautiful sitter 13 minutes later.…
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