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Lionel Messi and his childhood sweetheart married Friday night at a ceremony in his Argentine hometown attended by some of the biggest names in soccer. About 250 guests attended the marriage of Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo at a luxury hotel. They included Messi's Barcelona teammates Neymar, Luis Suarez and Gerard Pique, who was joined by his wife, Colombian pop star Shakira. Argentines were abuzz over the wedding in Rosario, an agricultural hub and the country's third-largest city about 300 kilometers (186 miles) northwest of Buenos Aires. About 150 journalists were allowed to cover the event, but had no direct access…
Tennis star Venus Williams caused a car crash earlier this month that led to the death of a passenger in another vehicle, according to a police report released Thursday. Palm Beach Gardens police say witnesses told investigators that Williams ran a red light in her 2010 Toyota Sequoia SUV, causing a June 9 crash that injured 78-year-old Jerome Barson, who died two weeks later. The report says a 2016 Hyundai Accent driven by Barson's wife, Linda, crashed into the side of Williams' SUV. Linda Barson told investigators that she was approaching the intersection when her light turned green and that…
Seven-time Nigeria League champions, Enyimba International, rained goals on Wednesday in Calabar as they registered the biggest win in the Match Day 26 games of the Nigeria Professional League that were played across the country. Enyimba whipped visiting El-Kanemi Warriors 4-0 in what passes as one of their biggest wins in recent times. The opening goal for Enyimba came during added time in the first half. Bartholomew Ibenegbu that put the hosts in front from the penalty spot. Enyimba started the second half like a house on fire as Chinonso Okonkwo struck the ball past El-Kanemi goalkeeper from 25 yards…
Serena Williams has asked John McEnroe for "respect" after the seven-times grand slam champion said his fellow American would be ranked "like 700 in the world" if she had to play on the men's circuit. In an interview with National Public Radio on Sunday, McEnroe said 23-times grand slam champion Williams was "the best female player ever" but declined to label her the best overall. "If she played the men's circuit she'd be like 700 in the world," he said. "That doesn't mean I don't think Serena is an incredible player. I do. "And on a given day, Serena could…
Reigning Nigeria Professional Football League champions, Enugu Rangers will be seeking revenge when they take on FC Ifeanyiubah in today’s match day 26 game at The Cathedral – Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu. FC Ifeanyiubah defeated Rangers 1-0 on matchday-four in Nnewi, but with both teams recording draws in their previous games, Rangers look a better bet to win judging from their recent resurgent form though FC Ifeanyiubah have a superior head to head advantage, winning four of their previous five meetings. Uche Agbo’s side are undefeated in their last four NPFL matches, and have won four of their most recent…
Nigerian striker Victor Anichebe has signed with Chinese second-tier side Beijing Enterprises. Anichebe was recently released by Sunderland following their relegation from the Premier League. The Nigerian was brought to the Stadium of Light last year by David Moyes but managed just three goals in 18 appearances as a knee injury sidelined him for a large portion of the season. Anichebe joins compatriot Leke James at the club, which is still reeling from the tragic death of Ivorian Cheick Tiote earlier this month. "We are delighted with the signing of Victor, who played in the Premier League. It’s a positive…
Adetona Odukomaiya, Technical Director of Lagos State Scrabble Association, on Friday said plans were underway to add scrabble to schools’ curriculum in the state. Odukomaiya said that the association had been working closely with the State Ministry of Education to ensure its implementation. “We have introduced scrabble as a game in all schools in Lagos state. We are now adding scrabble to the schools’ curriculum in the state. “We have coaches who go into the schools to train the students every day. Scrabble is all about English Language and introducing it will increase the vocabulary of the students. “It will…
Spanish prosecutors said on Tuesday they had filed a claim against Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho on two counts of tax fraud dating back to when he coached Real Madrid. The Portuguese manager owes Spanish tax authorities 3.3 million euros (2.92 million pounds), a Madrid prosecutor said in a statement, adding it had presented a claim to a local court. Mourinho left Real Madrid in 2013 to manage English club Chelsea for a second spell before signing with United in 2016. Prosecutors said he had failed to declare revenues from his image rights in his Spanish income tax declarations from…
Although Sunshine Stars and Shooting Stars face the risk of dropping into the Nigeria National League at the end of the season, they gave themselves hope on Sunday; registering home wins in their Nigeria Professional Football League Match Day 25 fixtures. Shooting Stars at their Adamasingba home ground beat visiting ABS FC from Ilorin 2-0 while Sunshine Stars did just enough to beat Gombe United 2-1. Despite the wins, Sunshine and Shooting Stars are 17th and 18th respectively on the NPFL log. In Lafia, Nasarawa United ended a run of four League games without a win as they piped Enyimba…
Nike wants to be more nimble on its feet. The sneaker maker said Thursday that it plans to focus on the hottest-selling sneakers, slash the number of styles it offers and sell more shoes directly to customers online as part of a restructuring in which it also will cut about 1,400 jobs. Nike said the moves will help it offer products to customers faster as it is facing increasing competition from smaller brands and premium labels. Another problem: The running and basketball shoes Nike is famous for may be outdated. More people are choosing fashion over function, with sales of…
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How small businesses can leverage dark social to drive word-of-mouth marketing

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Northern leaders say won’t support Tinubu for re-election due to president’s incompetence, bad policies

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The magic and the minefield of confidence: Self doubt, hubris and everything in between - The Economist

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Nigeria awarded 3-0 win over Libya after airport fiasco

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