Barcelona's Young Talent Marc Guiu Paz Shines with Late Debut Goal

Barcelona's teenage footballer Marc Guiu Paz scored a late goal on his debut to bring Barcelona within a point of league leaders Real Madrid.

The 17-year-old Blaugrana academy product came in as a substitute in the 79th minute of the game and scored a few seconds into his appearance to give the La Liga side a well-fought 1-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao.

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Natasha Jonas Breaks Barriers: UK's First Black Female Boxing Manager

British boxer Natasha Jonas became the first black female boxing manager in the UK after obtaining a British Boxing Board of Control manager’s licence. 

The 39-year-old British will work with flyweight Mikie Tallon ahead of his professional debut against Sean Jackson in Manchester this weekend.

According to Natasha, “All my life I’ve always believed in myself and I’ve never allowed myself to give up, “I’ve not consciously set out to be first to do anything, I just knew that I wanted to break down barriers and not be scared to do anything just because it hadn’t been done before. That being said, one thing I do like about being first is that it makes you part of history and nobody can take that away from you.”

Natasha Jonas with Mikie Tallon

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Alexander Isak Ruled Out of Sweden squad

 

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Newcastle and Swedish striker Alexander Isak has been ruled out of the Swedish squad ahead of a friendly match against Moldova, and the Euro 2024 qualifying match against Belgium.

Isak initially joined up with Sweden's team, but after having his injuries looked at, he was returned home to recover. Isak signed for the Magpies on August 26, 2022, for a sum of approximately $70 million from the Spanish team Real Sociedad.

According to a statement by the Swedish team,  'Alexander Isak leaves the men's national team's European Championship qualifying squad, the Newcastle striker came to the gathering with an injury report from Sunday's match against West Ham and underwent an examination by the Swedish national team's medical team on Monday. After that, it is clear that Isak is not available for games next week and will miss the European Championship qualifier against Belgium next Monday.'

 

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Nantes Pay Tribute to Emiliano Sala

French Side Nantes have paid tribute to Emiliano Raúl Sala before their league game against AS Saint-Etienne on Wednesday Evening.

The  28-year-old Argentine Striker was in a plane which went missing over  the English Channel last week on his way to Cardiff to complete his £15million club record move to Cardiff city.

Nantes in their first game without Sala paid tribute with a gigantic centre-circle mural of the missing footballer before fans made use of yellow and green cards to spell out his name in the stands and also laid flowers outside of the Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau before the kick-off.

The game was paused in the tenth minute in honour of the argentine forward, this emotional scenes brought tears to Nantes manager Vahid Halilhodzic.

  

Nous n'oublierons jamais ce numéro 9⃣ 💛#FCNASSE | #PlayForSala pic.twitter.com/06SgSg0bns

— FC Nantes (@FCNantes) January 30, 2019

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Fans Pay Final Tribute to The Greatest Boxer Of All Time

After the death of Boxing Legend Mohammed Ali on Friday, fans and celebrities alike flooded the social media to pay their fiinal respect to the greatest boxer of all time, here is what they have to say.

"We pray that the greatest fighter of them all finally rests in peace." —President Obama #RIPMuhammadAli

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 4, 2016

PM: Muhammad Ali was not just a champion in the ring - he was a champion of civil rights, and a role model for so many people.

— UK Prime Minister (@Number10gov) June 4, 2016

Extremely Sadden & Grieved that The Greatest of All Time in Life, Character & Spirit has left us! I Love U Muhammad Ali 4 the gift! RIP Ali

— Arika Kane™ (@arikakane) June 4, 2016

what a legend. RIP pic.twitter.com/JwcwTf3uzO

— Kendall (@KendallJenner) June 4, 2016

#RIPMuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/jR7YLAB8vx

— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) June 4, 2016

The world has lost a Legend and real Champion. #RIPMuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/0CHBR7od5N

— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) June 4, 2016

Forever #legendary, respected, and remembered 👊 #RIPMuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/EHeDecl67P

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) June 4, 2016

Tribute to a legend who changed his sport, made his people & the whole world proud of him. RIP Mohammed Ali pic.twitter.com/Q2LEQ0e2OM

— Sharmistha Mukherjee (@Sharmistha_GK) June 4, 2016

#MohammedAli the true Champion and Legend. Your courage, your life and your zeal will inspire generations. RIP pic.twitter.com/NI5uC7SuTe

— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) June 4, 2016

#TheGreatestOfAllTime... An inspiration to all mankind. #RIPMuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/RKHjqOV1jB

— James McCann (@JamesMcCann34) June 4, 2016

RIP #MuhammadAli #MohammedAli #Legend https://t.co/CYUPwKagvU pic.twitter.com/ElLMO3LkDN

— Karim Benzema (@Benzema) June 4, 2016

RIP to the greatest! Ali forever.

— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) June 4, 2016

#MohammedAli the true Champion and Legend. Your courage, your life and your zeal will inspire generations. RIP pic.twitter.com/NI5uC7SuTe

— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) June 4, 2016

RIP to a legend. The great Mohammed Ali pic.twitter.com/0sieNCB3h2

— GTBank's gtcrea8 (@gtcrea8) June 4, 2016

One of the gr8st CHAMPIONS of our times is no more. RIP #MohammedAli yur courage & life will inspire generations. pic.twitter.com/YyQg7WUnWC

— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) June 4, 2016

Goodbye boxing legend #MohammedAli, the greatest of all the time. R.I.P

A photo posted by Roberto Mancini (@mrmancini10) on Jun 4, 2016 at 6:05am PDT

“I know where I’m going and I know the truth and I don’t have to be what u want me to be.I’m free to be what I want.” R.I.P MOHAMMED ALI

— Kanu Nwankwo (@papilokanu) June 4, 2016

As a boy not having a real father figure is a big deal and thats why alot of guys like me end up dead or in jail. Every man i ever looked upto let me down in the end but #MohammedAli didn't! I'm not afraid to say i'm upset but he's a legend and legends never die, his story will live on and continue to inspire people like me... Thanks for the guidance and inspiration. #RipAli 💔😓

A photo posted by Bugzy Malone (@thebugzymalone) on Jun 4, 2016 at 4:08am PDT

100% agree and live by this quote #RIP to the Legend #MohammedAli

A photo posted by AyEoo_Romero🇸🇻️️ (@ayeoo_romero) on Jun 4, 2016 at 9:41am PDT

All these legends are leaving us 😥 rip Mohammed Ali pic.twitter.com/7F6dnIJPcp

— Bola Agbaje (@bolaagbaje) June 4, 2016

RIP Mohammed Ali. Thank you for your contributions toward making our world a better place!

A photo posted by Brynee Baylor (@bryneebaylor) on Jun 4, 2016 at 9:38am PDT

Adieu CHAMP #mohammedali #greatest

A photo posted by Mercilicious (@mercyaigbegentry) on Jun 4, 2016 at 3:31am PDT

Special dedication to the great boxer. R.I.P Ali. #ali #muhammadali #ripmuhammadali #muhammedali #ripali #mohammedali

A photo posted by UEFA Euro 2016 (@2016.euro.2016) on Jun 4, 2016 at 9:39am PDT

I will always remember being so excited to meet you as a little girl & my cherry coke went flying all over you and your fancy suit. The way you broke into laughter will be engrained in my memory forever. RIP #mohammedali #thegreatest

A photo posted by @moonfrye on Jun 4, 2016 at 9:35am PDT

God came for his champion. So long great one. @MuhammadAli #TheGreatest #RIP pic.twitter.com/jhXyqOuabi

— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) June 4, 2016

Our 2008 team had the opportunity to share a meal with the Champ during a road trip. #RIPMuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/PjnU9mtvYz

— Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) June 4, 2016

Adieu #MohammedAli. You taught me a lot about the Black struggle, politics & caring for the needy. You'll be missed! pic.twitter.com/IkHWB311ZS

— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) June 4, 2016

Mandela and #MohammedAli shared a boxing background and a commitment to human rights and social justice. pic.twitter.com/nRUTxJURx6

— Jackson M'vunganyi (@UpfrontAfrica) June 4, 2016

He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life - #RIPMuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/Ld4CmPyn5Y

— NASA (@NASA) June 4, 2016

I just found out today that my idol has died yesterday Friday June 3rd 2016... he was not part of my family but understanding that he died left a mark in me like if he were my family... part of who i am is because of him... #rip #mohammedali you will always be the greatest, the best of the best, the champion.

A photo posted by HAC (@hh.aa.cc) on Jun 4, 2016 at 9:33am PDT

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Kevin De Bruyne Appreciates Manchester City Fans

Kevin De Bruyne with a Fan during a meet and greet section

Manchester City's new man Kevin De Bruyne is grateful to fans for the warm  welcome they have given after singing fromWolfsburg for the sum of  £52million, he took to Twitter to appreciate Manchester City Fans after a meet and greet section.

It was great meeting you all today, thank you for the warm welcome! #MCFC pic.twitter.com/FG4d9EntC9

— Kevin De Bruyne (@DeBruyneKev) September 17, 2015

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Chealsea After Marko Grujic

English side Chelsea are following the development of Serbian U-20 talented midfielder Marko Grujic, who plays for Red Star Belgrade.
Jose Mourinho wants his scouts to find options for his defensive midfield position after a disappointing start to the season.

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David De Gea Pens New Four-Year Contract

Manchester United's Keeper David De Gea, whose move to La Liga giants Real Madrid fell apart on the transfer deadline day, has signed a new four-year deal with an option to extend for a further year.

David De Gea has signed a new four-year contract at #mufc with an option to extend for a further year. pic.twitter.com/Z3JuQOaNEi

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 11, 2015

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Booing a Symphony: Pique

Barcelona Defender Gerard Pique has been faced with criticisms by both fans and some of the Madrid Squads in the Spanish National team, after  saying he loves  Madrid losing.
Pique was jeered during spain's 2-0 victory over Slovakia this week at Madrid, and the former Manchester United  in a press conference yesterday  said  'For me, it's a symphony when I'm booed at the Bernabeu',

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Mayweather to Quit Boxing for Health Reasons

 September 12th's bout with Andre Berto will be the last you will see Floyd Mayweather in a ring, as his health is more important to him,  The WBA Super and WBC welterweight champion said: "Number 49 is my last fight. No one is in my shoes. My health is more important.  If you stick around anything too long, anything can happen. I'm not really worried about losing, but I want to have a sharp mind. You can make a lot of money, but you still want to be able to talk, walk, and have a sharp mind."

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Frank Lampard Get Guiness World Records

Frank Lampard with his award Photo:SkySport

Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has won for himself almost major accolades and trophy, and  has added to them  by being honoured in the Guiness World Records Book for his goal against Chealsea while on Loan at Manchester City, breaking former Manchester United Striker Andy Cole's record of scoring against the most Premier League clubs in the process.

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James Wilson grants England under-21 victory

Manchester United striker  James Wilson had a debut to remember as his first touch goal secured victory for England under-21 over their United States counterpart.

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Kevin De Bruyne Inspires Belgium to Victory

Belgium overcame opposition from Bosnia-Herzegovina with a 3-1 lead thanks to an inspirational display from Manchester City new signing Kevin De Bruyne, who scored a goal from 25 yards out and assisted Manchester United Midfielder Maroune Fellaini in bagging a goal, the third goal came from an Eden Hazard Penalty. Bosnia's goal was courtesy of an Edin Dzeko converting his side's corner

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Premier League Sides Announce Champions League Squad

English clubs have released  their squads for the  2015/2016 UEFA  Champions League campaign.

Arsenal registered 17-year-old Jeff Reine Adelaide ,Manchester United Head Coach, left out Victor Valdes from the squad and preferred Sam Johnstone over him, and there was no place for Nigerian born Striker Kelechi Ihenacho in the Manchester City Squad, it  already includes  the maximum 17 foreign players.

See the list below:

Arsenal:

Chelsea:

Manchester City:

Keeper:Joe  Hart, Willy Caballero

Defender: Bacary Sagna, Pablo Zabaleta, Gaël Clichy, Aleksandar Kolarov, Vincent Kompany, Eliaquim  Mangala, Martín  Demichelis, Nicolás Otamendi

MILDFIELDERS:  Fernandinho, Fernando, Kevin De Bruyne, Yaya Toure,  Fabian Delph, Samri Nasri, David Silva, Jesús Navas

STRIKERS: Raheem Sterling, Sergio  Aguero, Wilfred Bony. 

Manchester United:

KEEPERS: David de Gea, Sergio Romero, Sam Johnstone 

DEFENDERS:  Phil Jones, Marcos Rojo, Chris Smalling, Luke Shaw, Guillermo Varela, Paddy McNair, Matteo Darmian 

MIDFIELDERS: Michael Carrick, Daley Blind, Ashley Young, Ander Herrera, Nick Powell, Antonio Valencia, Marouane Fellaini, Morgan Schneiderlin, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Jesse Lingard, Andreas Pereira 

STRIKERS: Memphis Depay, Juan Mata, Anthony Martial, Wayne Rooney, James Wilson.

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Manny Pacquiao To Retire Next Year

Manny Pacquiao boxing career is closely coming to an end , with his promoter Bob Arum saying the fighter  will retire next year in other to  focus on  becoming the President of Phillipines.

According to TMZ,  Bob Arum said "He's gonna fight again next year but his goal is to become a senator in the Philippines, which he will be next year, and then to be president. I think Manny will retire once he's elected to the Senate of the Philippines which is next year ... he's gonna hang up the gloves."

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David Beckham honoured with Legend of Football Award

David Beckham  was honoured with the Legend of Football Award at the 20th Anniversary HMV Football Extravaganza which held at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on Tuesday, the former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham paid £10,000 for  an Arsenal shirt  he signed for his son Romeo's birthday during the event, The event raises funds for music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins, so Beckham's generosity was all for a good cause.

Beckham Jokingly said at the event  'I had a choice to go to Tottenham or Arsenal and I chose Tottenham for a couple of years - even though I’ve spent 10 grand on an Arsenal shirt. But it’s for a good cause.'

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Five Things You Didn't Know About Manchester United New Man Anthony Martial

Anthony martialwith his daughter Toto

Manchester United spent £36million to sign 19-year-old striker Anthony Martial, from French side Monaco, making him the most expensive teenage footballer in the process.

Here are five thing you don't know about him.

1) Martial is married to childhood sweetheart Samantha, and they have an infant daughter named Toto, and are expecting a second child.

2) The Striker prefers to stay in, is a television addict, likes to relax with his family following training sessions and matches enjoys home-cooked meals by his mum.

3) The Paris-born striker has been dubbed the new Thierry Henry but, just like any other teenager, has a love for video games, including FIFA, and TV shows such as Dexter.

4) His pre-match rituals include listening to music and, as a Catholic, praying.

5) As a child, his idol was  Brazilian striker Sonny Anderson who scored 71 goals in 110 appearances for Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1 between 1999-2003.

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