The stadium in Cairo was filled to it's capacity as the host nation fans came out in their usual red in numbers.

Egypt, the host of the 2019 African cup of Nations defeated Zimbabwe 1-0 after Mahmoud Hassan scored in the 41st minute.

Some section of the fans were spotted holding banners of their favorite, Liverpool ace, Mohamed Salah. While others sang his name all through the match.

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Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2019 is only a day away from launching off as all eyes turn to Cairo, Egypt for the 32 edition of the continental football tournament.

Harambee Stars already held their first training session in Egypt on Wednesday, June 19, ahead of their opening match of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations against Algeria.


The winners' trophy is carried on to the pitch after the AFCON Final match between Cameroon and Egypt at the Ohene Djan Stadium in Accra, Ghana.
1. Egypt hits fabulous five

Egypt will be the hosts of the tournament for a record fifth time having staged the tournament in 1959, 1974, 1986 and 2006.

They have won three out of four of the tournaments hosted at home and hope to add their fourth.

2. Expansion

This year's 32nd edition of AFCON will be the first to have 24 teams following the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decision to expand the tournament to allow more competition.

3. Most successful

Egypt is the most successful country with a total of seven titles followed by Cameroon (five), Ghana (four) and Nigeria (three).

4. AFCON was switched to odd years

AFCON was switched to odd number years to avoid clashing with the FIFA World Cup and will for the first time be held midyear, as opposed to the former January-February window.


5. Eto'o still reigns supreme

Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o remains the Cup of Nations overall top scorer with 18 goals in six tournaments.

6. Three newbies

Burundi, Madagascar and Mauritania will be making their maiden appearances in the tournament in 2019.

7. AFCON began with 3

The first edition of the tournament had only three participants; Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia.

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/06/afcon-2019-7-interesting-facts-about.html?m=1

Sergio Aguero admits to being “more anxious to be a champion for Lionel Messi than for me”, with Argentina preparing to go in search of the Copa America crown.

Expectations around the Albiceleste have been played down heading into a major continental tournament on Brazilian soil.

Lionel Scaloni’s side is on the back of a disappointing World Cup in 2018, considered to still be a work in progress.

They can, however, call upon the mercurial talents of Barcelona superstar Messi, and that gives them a chance every time they take to the field.

A five-time Ballon d’Or winner is still waiting on a first senior international title with his country, having previously suffered final heartache at three Copas and the 2014 World Cup.

Manchester City striker Aguero is desperate to bring that barren run to a close, telling Fox Sports Argentina: “I'm more anxious to be a champion for Messi than for me.

“Hopefully one day it happens.

“It's his dream and everyone's dream. I put myself in his place and I want to try to do my best for him to lift the Copa America.

“It's been a long time that he comes here and he suffers. I also suffer.


“We know what he can bring and the rest have to be mentally prepared not to fail.”

Messi has taken in 129 appearances for Argentina, recording 65 goals.

He has tasted U20 World Cup glory, back in 2005, and landed an Olympic gold medal in 2008, but is still waiting on an elusive title with a star-studded first team.

His next quest is due to get underway on June 15, when the Albiceleste take on Colombia.

Aguero is likely to line up alongside him, with the 31-year-old having enjoyed another productive domestic campaign in 2018-19 as he netted 32 times for City and helped them to a historic treble in England.


He has shown no sign of slowing down but admits that he doubted his participation at the Copa America at one stage when Scaloni opted to overlook him.

“When I wasn't being called up I had doubts if I would be there or not,” Aguero added.

“Leo called me in April to tell me I would be called.

“I was very happy, I don't know if it will be the last tournament. We want to win something with the national team.

“We know there's a lot of pressure on Argentina. The smallest mistake and you are eliminated because it's a short tournament.

“You cannot afford to have a bad match, I'll try to do the same as I do with City.”

After facing Colombia, Argentina will then take part in further Group B clashes with Paraguay and Qatar.

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/06/i-want-to-win-copa-america-2019-for.html

FERNANDO TORRES has confirmed his retirement from football aged 35.

The Liverpool great will hold a press conference on Sunday to explain his decision.


I have something very important to announce. After 18 exciting years, the time has come to put an end to my football career. Next Sunday, the 23rd at 10:00AM, local time in Japan, I will have a press conference in Tokyo to explain all the details.See you there. pic.twitter.com/WrKnvRTUIu — Fernando Torres (@Torres) June 21, 2019

Torres, who also spent a spell at Chelsea, has been playing in Japan since leaving boyhood club Atletico Madrid.

He will be most fondly remembered on Merseyside after arriving from the Spanish capital in 2007.

The lethal striker scored 81 goals in 142 games for the Reds before joining rivals Chelsea .

His form dipped with the Blues but the ace lifted the Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup at Stamford Bridge.

Torres won 110 caps for Spain and his 38 goals are only bettered by David Villa and Raul.

The hitman's career has also sen him spend two spells with Atleti, as well as a loan with AC Milan, and finally two seasons with Sagan Tosu.

Madrid-born Torres - a World Cup and two-time European Championship winner - has fired in 260 strikes in 756 club games as well as his international haul.

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/06/former-liverpool-and-chelsea-striker.html?m=1

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The President of CAF Ahmad Ahmad has proposed to its Executive Committee gathered in Cairo on 19 June 2019, to seek FIFA’s expertise to assess the current situation in the African governing body and help to conclusively accelerate the implementation of the ongoing reform process destined to ensure that CAF functions with transparency, efficiency while abiding to the highest governance standards.


The Executive Committee has unanimously approved the proposal of the President.

As part of this process, it was also agreed that FIFA and CAF will undertake as soon as possible a full forensic audit of CAF.


In light of the above, CAF and FIFA have agreed to appoint FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura as “FIFA General Delegate for Africa” for a 6-month period from 1 August 2019 to 31 January 2020, renewable with the agreement of both organisations.

Ms. Samoura will be assisted by a group of experts who will work in a spirit of partnership with President Ahmad and his team in several areas, which include amongst others:


- To oversee operational management of CAF, including governance and administrative procedures,

- To ensure the efficient and professional organization of all CAF competitions;

- To support the growth and development of football in all countries and regions of CAF;


FIFA and CAF will work closely together in order to best serve all African Member Associations to bring stability, serenity, professionalism and effective football development on the African continent where the passion for football is so prevalent.


During this period, Fatma Samoura will stay Secretary General of FIFA and will delegate her functions within the FIFA administration in accordance with the relevant internal regulations.


The Bureau of the FIFA Council has approved this exceptional and temporary measure.

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/06/fifa-sec-general-samoura-takes-over-caf.html?m=1

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Former West Bromwich Albion forward Brown Ideye has joined Greek Super League side, Aris Thessaloniki F.C.

Aris and Ideye announced the deal on social media on Thursday: Officially an @ARIS__FC Player.
Grateful and Excited About this Chapter!.

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Arsenal striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, has assured that he would not be leaving the Emirates this summer, the UK Mirror reports.

Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, is understood to be looking at the Gabon striker as a potential replacement for Inter Milan-bound Romelu Lukaku.

Defeat to Chelsea in the Europa League final sparked speculations that Aubameyang, who netted 32 goals in all competitions last season, could be open to a move away.

However, the 30-year-old wants to continue emulating his boyhood hero, Thierry Henry, by wearing the no.14 shirt for the Gunners.

“I loved my time at Dortmund but when Arsenal called, I was really excited for the challenge.

“I’d always admired Arsenal because of the big history and players like Thierry Henry. He was always an example for strikers and because I am also fast and score goals, I always looked up to him.

“He’s the reason why I took the No 14 shirt. To be honest, when I arrived I actually wanted No.7, but Micki [Henryk Mkhitaryan] had already taken it.

“So I thought, ‘Why not follow in the footsteps of a legend?’ I’m just really proud to wear the 14 shirt and I hope to honour it,” he said.

Aubameyang was signed in January 2018 for a club-record £56million, eclipsing the £46.5m paid for his strike partner, Alexandre Lacazette, seven months earlier.

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Manchester United is delighted to announce that Juan Mata has signed a new contract, which will keep him at the club until June 2021, with the option to extend for a further year.

During his time at United, Mata has won an Emirates FA Cup, a League Cup, the UEFA Europa League and FA Community Shield.
The midfielder has been capped by Spain on 41 occasions and was a member of the squad that won the 2010 World Cup, as well as the 2012 European Championship.
Juan Mata said: “It is a real honour to continue to represent this amazing club and our incredible fans. I have been at Manchester United for five years and I am proud to call Old Trafford my home.

“I am looking forward to working with Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer] and his fantastic coaching staff; the vision that they have for the club is truly exciting and I am so happy that I will be a part of that.”

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: “Juan is the ultimate professional and one of the most intelligent players I have worked with. He is a great example to our younger players in his approach. He understands what it means to be a Manchester United player and has embraced everything about this great club.

“As well as everything he brings on the pitch, we have some fantastic young players here and I know that Juan’s vast experience will help them to reach their potential over the coming seasons. I am delighted that he has signed a new contract, as I know that his talent and mentality will be invaluable to the squad.”

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Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has confirmed that his assistant captain, Ahmed Musa, will not feature in Sunday’s friendly game against Senegal, Reportminds.com understands.



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Rohr, while speaking with SportingLife, cited ill-health as the reason why the Saudi Arabia-based winger is being left out of the squad.

“Musa is sick as a result of this he will not play against Senegal,” the German said.

Rohr also revealed that striker Henry Onyekuru and right-back Shehu Abdullahi won’t face the Teranga Lions.

“We have done a lot of training here in Ismaila but not for three players who are sick today and they are Ahmed Musa like I told you and Shehu Abdullahi and also Henry Onyekuru,” he added.

There’s however good news as Oghenekaro Etebo and Chidozie Awaziem, who were down with cold while training in Asaba, Delta State, are now fit to play against Senegal.

“Etebo and Awaziem have recovered from illness and they have been training with us.

“So they are available for selection for the big match against Africa’s best team Senegal,” Rohr said.

Nigeria �� will play Senegal �� in a warm up friendly in Egypt �� ahead of the Afcon 2019 tournament.

It has been learnt that the match will not be televised as its a closed door match.

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/06/nigeria-vs-senegal-rohr-dropped-ahmed.html

Tuttosport has revealed the 100-man primary list for the 2019 European Golden Boy award.


Sancho, Vinicius, Foden, Guendouzi, Havertz, Hudson-Odoi, Felix and De Ligt are the big names on the list. Liverpool star Alexander-Arnold (20 years old) are NOT INCLUDED in the 100-man list.

All nominees must be under the age of 21 and play in a European nation's top tier. De Ligt was the winner in 2018, and there has been NO one who wins the European Golden Boy award in consecutive years.

100-man list
1. Yacine Adli, Bordeaux, class 2000, midfielder

2. Domenico Alberico, Hoffenheim, class 1999, midfielder

3. Ethan Ampadu (Chelsea), class 2000, defender

4. Angel Gomes (Man Utd), class 2000, forward

5. Alessandro Bastoni (Inter), class 1999, defender

6. Keanan Bennetts (Monchengladbach), class 1999, midfielder

7. Indy Boonen (Ostenda), class 1999, forward

8.Brahim Diaz (Real Madrid), class 1999, midfielder

9. Rhian Brewster (Liverpool), class 2000, forward

10. Lazar Carevic (Barcelona), class 1999, goalkeeper

11. Davide Castelli (Villarreal), class 1999, forward

12. Tahith Chong (Man Utd), class 1999, forward

13. David Colina (Monaco), class 2000, defender

14. Michael Cuisane (Monchengladbach), class 1999, midfielder

15. Hannes Delcroix (Anderlecht), class 1999, defender

16. Matthijs De Ligt (Ajax), class 1999, defender



17. Moussa Diaby (Leverkusen), class 1999, defender

18. Krepin Diatta (Club Brugge), class 1999, midfielder

19. Diogo Dalot (Man Utd), class 1999, defender

20. Diego Queiros (Porto), class 1999, defender

21. Gianluigi Donnarumma (Milan), class 1999, goalkeeper

22. Jurgen Ekkelenkamp (Ajax), class 2000, midfielder

23. Florentino Luis (Benfica), class 1999, midfielder

24. Phil Foden (Man City), class 2000, midfielder



25. Fran Beltran (Celta Vigo), class 1999, midfielder

26. Benjamin Garre (Man City), class 2000, forward

27. Gedson Fernandes (Benfica), class 1999, forward

28. Lutsharel Geertruida (Feyenoord), class 2000, defender

29. Willem Guebbels (Monaco), class 2001, forward

30. Morgan Gibbs-White (Wolves), class 2000, midfielder

31. Charlie Gilmour (Arsenal), class 1999, midfielder

32. Lorenzo Gonzales (Man City), class 2000, forward

33. Amine Gouiri (Lyon), class 2000, forward

34 Kamil Grabara (Liverpool), class 1999, goalkeeper

35 Addji Guehi (Chelsea), class 2000, defender

36 Matteo Guendouzi (Arsenal), class 1999, midfielder

37 Erling Haland (Salzburg Red Bull), class 2000, forward

38 Kai Havertz (Leverkusen), class 1999, midfielder

39 Juan Hernandez (Watford), class 1999, forward

40 Callum Hudson-Odoi (Chelsea), class 2000, midfielder

41 Alexander Isak (Real Sociedad), class 1999, forward

42 Victor Jensen (Ajax), class 2000, forward

43 Joao Felix (Benfica), class 1999, forward



44 Joao Jota (Benfica), class 1999, forward

45 Dejan Joveljic (Frankfurt), class 1999, forward

46 Boubacar Kamara (Marseille), class 1999, defender

47 Moise Kean (Juventus), class 2000, forward

48 Justin Kluivert (Roma), class 1999, forward

49 Sekou Koita (Wolfsberger), class 1999, forward

50 Alban Lafont (Florentina), class 1999, goalkeeper

51 Diego Lainez (Real Betis), class 2000, forward

52 Leandro Fernandes (Juventus), class 1999, midfielder

53 Kang-in Lee (Valencia), class 2001, forward

54 Andrij Lunin (Real Madrid), class 1999, goalkeeper

55 Arne Maier (Hertha Berlin), class 1999, midfielder

56 Manu Morlanes (Villarreal), class 1999, midfielder

57 Mauro Junior (PSV), class 1999, midfielder

58 Jordi Mboula (Monaco), class 1999, forward

59 Mesaque Dju (West Ham), class 1999, forward

60 Mason Mount (Chelsea), class 1999, midfielder

61 Nehuen Perez (Atletico), class 2000, defender

62 Reiss Nelson (Arsenal), class 1999, forward



63 Edward Nketiah (Arsenal), class 1999, forward

64 Stanley Nsoki (PSG), class 1999, defender

65 Tashan Oakley-Boothe (Tottenham), class 2000, midfielder

66 Abdulkadir Omur (Trabzonspor), class 1999, midfielder

67 Paulo Paulinho (Leverkusen), class 2000, forward

68. Strahinja Pavlovic (Partizan Belgrade), class 2001, defender

69. Pietro Pellegri (Monaco), class 2001, forward

70. Luca Pellegrini (Roma), class 1999, defender

71. Andrea Pinamonti (Inter), class 1999, forward

72. Alessandro Plizzari (Milan), class 2000, goalkeeper

73. Domingos Quina (Watford), class 1999, midfielder

74. Rafael Leao (Lille), class 1999, forward

75. Riqui Puig (Barcelona), class 1999, midfielder

76. Rodrygo Goes (Real Madrid), class 2001, forward

77. Maximiliano Romero (PSV), class 1999, forward

78. Jadon Sancho (Dortmund), class 2000, forward



79. Malang Sarr (Nice), class 1999, defender

80. Gianluca Scamacca (Sassuolo), class 1999, forward

81. Nicolas Schiappacasse (Parma), class 1999, forward

82. Luis Sinisterra (Feyenoord), class 1999, forward

83. Oliver Skipp (Tottenham), class 2000, midfielder

84. Boubakary Soumare (Lille), class 1999, midfielder

85. Antonis Stergiakis (Slavia Sofia), class 1999, goalkeeper

86. Dujon Sterling (Chelsea), class 1999, defender

87. Mile Svilar (Benfica), class 1999, goalkeeper

88. Moussa Sylla (Monaco), class 1999, forward

89. Sandro Tonali (Brescia), class 2000, midfielder

90. Hamed Traore (Juventus), class 2000, midfielder

91. Udo Utin (Maccabi Haifa), class 1999, defender

92. Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid), class 2000, forward



93. Dusan Vlahovic (Fiorentina), class 2000, forward

94. Sebastian Walukiewicz (Cagliari), class 2000, defender

95. Timothy Weah (PSG), class 2000, forward

96. Joseph Willock (Arsenal), class 1999, midfielder

97. Benjamin Woodburn (Liverpool), class 1999, forward

98. Dan-Axel Zagadou (Dortmund), class 1999, defender

99. Nicolo Zaniolo (Roma), class 1999, midfielder

100. Ze Gomes (Benfica), class 1999, forward

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/06/golden-boy-2019-nominees-de-ligt.html?m=1

The star striker has expressed his gratitude to his supporters in Italy and Portugal as he reviewed a successful season for himself and his teams
Ronaldo thanks Juventus fans for 'wonderful welcome' to Italy
Cristiano Ronaldo has thanked the fans of Juventus and Portugal as he looked back on a successful first season in Italy.

Ronaldo saw Juventus to an eighth straight Serie A title while winning the Italian Player of the Year award, scoring 21 goals.

The former Real Madrid star was fulsome in his praise of the Turin faithful, giving them credit for their support in the club's latest triumph.

“What an unforgettable season!” Ronaldo said on his personal Instagram page.

“New experiences, gigantic club, exciting city, broken records and three more titles.

“I have to thank all Juventus fans for the wonderful way I was welcomed in Italy!

“You’re an important part of all of our victories.”

On the international stage the 34-year-old forward captained Portugal to a win in the inaugural Nations League, netting a hat-trick to see off Switzerland in the semi-finals.

Portugal added the Nations League to the 2016 European Championships and Ronaldo didn’t forget to single out his country’s fans in his post.

“Thanks to all my fans around the world and particularly to the Portuguese people who helped us win another historical win for Portugal,” the five-time Ballon d’Or winner continued.

“You’ll always have a special place in my heart! Personally I’ll never forget the great moments and new record-breaking achievements I’ve had so far in 2019.”

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The Super Eagles are one of the African teams to drop very low in the recent release by Fifa


Nigeria dropped three places to 45th spot in the latest global rankings released by the International Federation of Association Football (Fifa).

Friday’s announcement came as a blow to the Super Eagles who moved up four places in the previous standings back in April.

During the period in review, Gernot Rohr’s men were involved in a friendly match against Zimbabwe as part of their preparations for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) but it ended in a goalless draw in Asaba.

Nigeria join Guinea, DR Congo, Lesotho and Seychelles as the African teams with the biggest drop in ranks in the standings.

Despite the global difference, they remain the third best team in Africa behind first-placed Senegal [22] and Tunisia [25] in second.

Morocco [47], DR Congo [49], Ghana [50], Cameroon [51], Egypt [58], Burkina Faso [59] and Mali [62] make up the other top 10 teams in the continent.

Nigeria will be aiming for greater heights in the next Fifa ranking scheduled for July 25 with their performances at the Africa Cup of Nations will be included.

The three-time African champions have been placed in Group B of the tournament with Guinea, Burundi and Madagascar.



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Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel has revealed that he advised his former teammate, Victor Moses not to honour an invitation to be part of Nigeria’s squad to the 2016 Olympic Games.



Mikel also revealed that it was former Chelsea boss, Antonio Conte who forced him out of the club in January 2017.



Mikel told Super Eagles Media team that ”When that opportunity came up – either to go to Rio Olympics or play for Chelsea – I decided to tell Victor Moses because I was older, he’s young, he hasn’t played yet for the club. I told him I’ll go and he stays back.



”If I lose my place it’s fine, Victor stayed and I went. I came back, the manager never spoke to me again, didn’t put me in the team and I said okay fine, I’ll leave.



”The commitment and love that I have for my country will never change until I stop playing.



Right now it will be difficult to find young players who will be able to do that for the national team because the agents make money from the clubs.”



The former Chelsea star is the only player to represent the country at U17, U20 and senior World Cups, Olympic Games and Confederations Cup.

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Former Chelsea midfielder, Frank Lampard, is set for a return to the club as manager, accordig to Sky Sports’ Kaveh Solhekol.

According to Solhekol, Maurizio Sarri’s exit will be announced within 24 hours.


His departure will see Lampard appointed as the Blues’ first English manager in 23 years.

“Chelsea have agreed deal with Juventus for Maurizio Sarri. They’ll receive more than £5m compensation. Deal will be announced in next 24 hours.

“Expect Frank Lampard to become Chelsea’s first English manager in 23 years,” Solhekol tweeted.

Lampard’s only managerial experience, has been with Derby County, where he has worked over year in the English Championship.

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/06/breaking-frand-lampard-to-become.html?m=1

Eden Hazard has revealed what transpires between him and Luka Modric pertaining the number 10 shirt, according to report in Marca.


Recall that Eden was unveiled in Spain in front of Real Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabeu.

He recorded a 50,000 appearance from fans who came to watch the 28 years old jog the ball ⚽ in Los Blancos jersey.

"I've been lucky enough to speak to Modric through [Mateo] Kovacic. I asked him if he would let me have his number 10 as a joke and he said no," he said.

After his stellar performances in Russia last summer, there were rumours that Real Madrid would move for him last summer and Hazard admitted that there was contact made.

"It all started after the World Cup, but I stayed another year at Chelsea," he said. "It was a great year for us. This was the best moment to sign for Real Madrid.

"I spoke with Florentino at a gala in London and he told me that now was the best time to play for Real Madrid."

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/06/i-asked-modric-for-his-no-10-but-he.html?m=1


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Chelsea shareholder Hasan Nagor has seemed to confirm the exit of Coach Maurizio Sarri with a post on his official Instagram account.


Sarri is speculated to be on the verge of returning to Serie A to take over at Juventus but there has been no official announcement as of yet.

However, Nagoor, a Saudi businessman who owns a box at Stamford Bridge and also, set up a Chelsea supporters club in his homeland, appeared to say his goodbye to the coach on his social media channel.


On his Instagram story, Nagoor posted a picture of the Italian captioned: “Thank you Sarri.”

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/06/chelsea-shareholder-hasan-nagor.html?m=1


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Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos invites Barcelona rival Gerard Pique, David Beckham to his wedding this and he snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo.

The 33-year-old Spain international is preparing to marry television presenter Pilar Rubio at the famous Seville cathedral this weekend.

Ramos and Ronaldo played together for nine good years at Santiago Bernabeu with four Champions League, two Liga, two Copa del Rel but according to Marca confirm several star footballers from the past and present of the defender career but Ronaldo was omitted from the list of invitees after he reportedly fell out with former Sevilla star while pushing for Real Madrid exit last summer.

Interestingly, the Portuguese star will now miss the wedding ceremony, with about 500 guests, inside the world's largest gothic cathedral, in Ramos' birthplace. Already, an exclusive live performance by rock band AC/DC, who will reportedly make about £900,000 for the ceremony will entertain guests.

Other top stars expected at the wedding are Luka Modric, Zinedine Zidane, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, Fernando Hierro, Ronaldo Nazario, Roberto Carlos, Vicente del Bosque, Iker Casillas, Shakira and Victoria Beckham.


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Real Madrid has confirmed that Eden Hazard has passed his medical after his five years deal with the Spanish Giants.



The 28 years old Belgian joined the Los Blancos for a fee of around £88m.

Hazard will be unveiled at 7pm today.

Eden Hazard brought British barber Ahmed Alsanawi to Brussels for a fresh trim ahead of his unveiling at Real Madrid on Thursday evening.

The former Chelsea star signed for Real in a deal potentially worth up to £150million last week, and he is now ready to be paraded in front of the fans for the first time.

Ensuring he looks at his best, Hazard called upon British-based A-Star Barbers for a fresh trim while on international duty with Belgium in Brussels.

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Real Madrid has confirmed that Eden Hazard has passed his medical after his five years deal with the Spanish Giants.



The 28 years old Belgian joined the Los Blancos for a fee of around £88m.

Hazard will be unveiled at 7pm today.

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Lyon's Ferland Mendy has completed signing for the Blancos in a deal worth an initial €48 million.

Lyon confirm that the transfer free of Ferland Mendy is €48 million plus €5 million in bonuses. The France international, who has signed a six-year deal, will be presented at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium on June 19.

The 24-year-old follows Eden Hazard, Luka Jovic, Eder Militão and Rodrygo Goes to the Spanish capital as Zinedine Zidane aims to reshape his squad after a disappointing season.

"Real Madrid and Olympique Lyonnaise have agreed the transfer of the player Ferland Mendy," Madrid confirmed in a statement published on the club's official website.

"The player will be linked to the club for the next six seasons, until June 30, 2025.

"Mendy will be presented on Wednesday, June 19, at 1 pm, in the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu."

Zidane wanted Mendy to come in to compete with Marcelo after a breakout season in Ligue 1, as the player made a total of 44 appearances across all competitions.

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Next season's Premier League fixtures have allegedly been 'leaked' online, just over 24 hours out from their official release on Thursday morning.

A screenshot was published by Dailymail.co.uk which revealed the match day one fixtures of the Premier League.

The fixtures revealed Canaries will travel to Tottenham in the lunchtime kick-off on Saturday August 10, while the opening weekend will finish with champions Manchester City away at Wolves.

Elsewhere, Manchester United will start with a home game against Brighton, while Arsenal travel to Crystal Palace.

The United clash is said to be the late game on Super Sunday, while Championship play-off winners Aston Villa host Leicester in the early game.

The new campaign begins on the weekend of August 10, a week after the Community Shield between Manchester City and Liverpool at Wembley.

The official Premier League fixtures are released at 9am on Thursday morning.

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/06/premier-league-2019-20-fixtures-leaked.html

Manchester City were crowned top-flight champions in May, holding off the challenge from Liverpool to claim their second successive title.





At the other end of the table, Cardiff, Fulham and Huddersfield suffered relegation and have now been replaced by Aston Villa, Norwich and Sheffield United.

The 2019/20 Premier League season is scheduled to begin on the weekend of Saturday, August 10.

The 2019/20 Premier League fixtures will be released on Thursday, June 13 at 9am.

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/06/see-date-when-201920-epl-fixtures-to-be.html?m=1

Controversial Nollywood teen actress Regina Daniels, has been appointed as a youth ambassador of the Super Eagles supporters club.

The Super Eagles set for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The tournament set to go down this month on June 21st.

In an official letter signed by the national president of the supporters club, Mr Vincent Okumagba, the supporters club made reference to the screen diva’s recently concluded Children’s Day festival which attracted thousands of people that comprised of kids and youths.

The appointment comes ahead of the commencement of the 2019 edition of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament which is scheduled to hold in Egypt.

Explaining what the role entails, Okumagba pointed out that the supporters club holds the important role of mobilizing and providing strong support for the Super Eagles, Super Falcons, the Flying Eagles, the Golden Eaglets and other national teams.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's spectacular volley against Manchester United in the group stages of the Champions League has been voted as the goal of the tournament.

A list of the top 10 goals was compiled by a group of 'technical observers' days after Liverpool lifted the trophy in Madrid.

The group of technical observers featured the likes of former Manchester United manager David Moyes, current England boss Gareth Southgate, Belgium boss Roberto Martinez and Real Madrid legend Raul Gonzalez.

They concluded that Ronaldo's superb volley was better than Lionel Messi's free-kick against Liverpool and Sadio Mane's chipped effort against Bayern Munich, with those strikes ending up in second and third respectively.

Ronaldo has won the award for a second year in a row after his bicycle kick against Juventus for Real Madrid got the nod for the best goal of the tournament last season.

Barcelona players were responsible for five of the goals, with Luis Suarez, Ousmane Dembele, Philippe Coutinho and Ivan Rakitic joining Messi in the top 10.

TOP 10 GOALS OF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2018-19 CAMPAIGN
1) Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus v Manchester United) – group stage

2) Lionel Messi (Barcelona v Liverpool) – semi-final first leg

3) Sadio Mane (Bayern v Liverpool) – round of 16 second leg

4) Ivan Rakitic (Tottenham v Barcelona) – group stage

5) Leroy Sane (Manchester City v Hoffenheim) – group stage

6) Kylian Mbappe (Manchester United v Paris Saint-Germain) – round of 16 first leg

7) Raheem Sterling (Manchester City v Shakhtar Donetsk) – group stage

Ousmane Dembele (Barcelona v Tottenham) – group stage

9) Philippe Coutinho (Barcelona v Manchester United) – quarter-final second leg

10) Luis Suarez (Barcelona v Liverpool) – semi-final first leg

Source http://www.reportminds.com/2019/06/cristiano-ronaldo-volley-against.html


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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has dedicated Liverpool’s Champions League triumph to Arsenal.

Midfielder Oxlade-Chamberlain was an unused substitute as the Reds recorded a 2-0 victory over Tottenham – with Mo Salah and Divock Origi bagging the all important goals.

Oxlade-Chamberlain has struggled for game time this season after a cruciate knee injury kept him sidelined until April.

The England ace joined the Reds from Arsenal in a £35million switch two summers ago.

Oxlade-Chamberlain made 198 appearances for the Gunners, netting 20 times, having spent six seasons at the Emirates.

In an interview with former Gunners teammate Per Mertesacker, Oxlade-Chamberlain said: “As former Gooners we know what that meant to all the Arsenal fans out there.

“I had a personal feeling in that game that we needed to get it done for all the people I left at Arsenal.

“I know they were all willing us on to win that one. I’m happy that we could do it.”

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/06/chamberlain-dedicates-liverpools.html


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Chelsea goalkeeper has retired after the Europa Cup win against Arsenal on Wednesday, according to report.

Rob Green released a statement that confirms he would be hanging up his gloves after two-decades of professional football.

Green did not play any part in Chelsea games this season but he was a popular figure in the dressing room and will no doubt be missed by his team-mates.

He wants to continue with the game but in a coaching capacity but whether or not that is with Chelsea remains to be seen.

While the former England international became something of a jovial figure when he joined Chelsea from Huddersfield, he has proven his worth in the dressing room as an experienced head.

The squad celebrated with him after the 4-2 win against Arsenal in Europa league finals on Wednesday shows the way he was revered among the Chelsea stars.

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/06/chelsea-goalkeeper-retires-from.html


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Augustine Okocha, who is better known as Jay-Jay, appeared in private at Aberdeen Sheriff Court yesterday.

The 45-year-old, who describes himself on his social media profile as “The Football Magician”, made 124 appearances in the English top flight, scoring 14 goals for Bolton Wanderers.

Jay-Jay Okocha, who is often described as being “so good they named him twice”, faced two charges in the closed-doors hearing.

The famous sportsman was seen at court wearing white trainers with smart black trousers, a white shirt and suit jacket on top of a puffer jacket.

He faces one charge in relation to alleged acquisition, use and possession of criminal property, and another relating to allegedly concealing, disguising, converting and transferring criminal property. It is understood the appearance relates to incidents alleged to have happened in the north-east in 2015.

Police began an investigation in 2015 which spanned two years before charges were brought against Okocha and six others – five of whom are alleged to have carried out fraud related to north-east businesses.

Okocha, who also netted 14 times for Nigeria in 73 appearances and starred in the country’s 1994 World Cup campaign, made no plea during the hearing.

The retired footballer, of Milton Keynes, was granted bail. The case against him was continued for further examination. No date has yet been fixed for his next court appearance.

Okocha moved from Fenerbahce in Turkey to Paris Saint-Germain in 1998 for a transfer fee of €12.4 million.

The attacking midfielder also played for Hull City in the English Championship before retiring from the sport after the 2008-09 season.

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/06/jay-jay-okocha-in-aberdeen-court-on.html


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Former Arsenal star Jose Antonio Reyes has died in Spain.

The 35-year-old was involved in a serious car accident, his former club Sevilla announced.

"We couldn't be confirming worse news. Beloved Sevilla star José Antonio Reyes has died in a traffic collision. Rest in peace," the La Liga club announced.

Reyes spent three seasons at Arsenal between 2004 and 2007 and also enjoyed spells with Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid ans Espanyol.

He won 21 caps for Spain and was playing for second-tier Extremadura last term.

Reyes spent three seasons at Arsenal between 2004 and 2007, having arrived halfway through the club's Invincibles season for £17m.

Reyes also enjoyed spells with Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Espanyol.

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/06/former-arsenal-star-jose-reyes-killed.html


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Chelsea boss set a record in the Europa League last night � after a 4-1 win in Baku against city rival Arsenal.


The Blues won the competition unbeaten and it was also Maurizio Sarri first major trophy in his coaching career.

Goals from Eden Hazard (brace) , Pedro and Oliver Giroud gave the London side their second Europa League trophy �.

Source http://www.reportminds.com/2019/05/sarri-and-chelsea-set-record-of.html

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Oliver Giroud emerged the top � scorer in the Europa League with eleven goals.
The French striker scored against his former side in the Baku on wednesday night �.
He opened the scoring with his head when he met Emerson cross two minutes into the second half..
Chelsea went on to win 4-1 at the end

Source http://www.reportminds.com/2019/05/giroud-wins-201819-europa-league-top.html

Solomon Ogbeide, head coach of Lobi Stars football club, has reportedly passed away in the morning of Monday, May 20, 2019.

The Welfare officer of the Benue state based football club Shimmu claimed that Ogbeide suffered from low blood pressure before his death.

And it is also understood that the Nigerian gaffer had complained about not feeling well prior to his death.

Lobi Stars who were knocked in the group phase of the CAF Champions League are currently second in Group A in the Nigerian Professional League table.

And with two matches left to play in the NPFL season, Lobi Stars are favoured to clinch a super-six ticket from their group.

Only Rangers have been guaranteed a place in the super-six playoffs with other teams jostling to make the final cut.

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Nigeria international Asisat Oshoala has become the first African to score in a Uefa Women's Champions League final.

The Super Falcons attacker was introduced as an 87th-minute substitute in Saturday's final which made it her third appearance in the competition.

With Lluis Cortes' side trailing 4-0, the Dalian Quanjian loanee found the back of the net in the 89th minute but it was not enough to inspire her team's fight back.

The effort was Oshoala's maiden goal in the Women's Champions League this season and her eighth goal after 11 matches for Barca.

After her impressive performances with the Spanish giants this term, the time-time African Women's Player of the Year will hope to replicate her form for Nigeria at the Women's World Cup scheduled to begin next month in France.

source http://www.reportminds.com/2019/05/asisat-oshoala-makes-history-in-uefa.html

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