'Leaving Barcelona doesn't mean you die, i'm more alive than ever at PSG'- Neymar gushes

PSG's 222 million euros star, Neymar Jr,  has revealed that he is enjoying life at French club, Paris st Germain, following his dazzling performance in PSG's 3-0 win over Guingamp, a game he scored a goal and gave an assist, stating that life outside Barcelona isn't so bad afterall.

Neymar completed a shocking 222 million euros move this summer from Barcelona to PSG shattering the previous record held by Paul Pogba, for most expensive footballer on the planet.

Some critics have argued that leaving Barca for Ligue 1 is a step down, but the 25-year-old  Brazilain captain is happy with his decision.

"I knew it would be very difficult to leave Barca but I am very happy to be here," he told Canal+.

"People think that you die after leaving Barca, but no, it's the opposite. I'm more alive than ever, I play, I'm very happy. The country, the city and the team change, but football is the same."

"It's always important to score, and I hope to score more, but I want to help the team win even more, first and foremost," he told his new club's website.

"We played well, scored goals and we're satisfied with the game. We linked up well on the pitch, we're going to continue getting to know each other. There are quality players, it's a great team.

"I knew (Cavani) was a top, top player and that we would have an understanding. We are continuing to get to know each other, but it's easy to play with him and Angel (Di Maria).

"We're going to keep getting better."

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Cristiano Ronaldo scores in 3-1 Real Madrid win over Barcelona, but then pushes referee after he's sensationally red carded

It was a so..so.. night for Cristiano Ronaldo and a bad night for Barcelona fans in the Nou Camp as Real Madrid through goals from Asensio, Cristiano Ronaldo and an own goal from Gerard Pique on Sunday night, gave Real Madrid enough advantage heading into the second leg of the Spanish Super Cup- even though Cristiano Ronaldo was red-carded few minutes after scoring a goal for his side. 

Ronaldo was booked for his celebration, ripping his shirt off and then holding it up like Lionel Messi did at the Santiago Bernabeu last season, and seconds later was booked for diving, making him unavailable for the next leg unless the decision is appealed.

Neymar's absence was clearly felt in the Barcelona ranks as chances were hard to create especially on the left flank of Barcelona's attacking line with Luis Suarez left isolated at times.

 This was the first time the clubs played each other since Neymar's £198million move to Paris Saint-Germain.

Cristiano Ronaldo, meanwhile, didn't start the match due to his lack of fitness as he had just recently come back from hliday and was lacking match fitness.

The first half was filled with exchanges between both sides- tackles, shots, tactical battles, but produced no goal despite the presence of  Messi, Suarez and other star men for Barcelona.

Few minutes after the start of the second half, Marcelo charged down the left side before cutting the ball back but Pique just couldn't get out of the way of the ball making it to come off his boot and  swerve way past Ter Stegen.


In he 72nd minute, Ronaldo put the ball in the Barcelona net but it was disallowed after he was adjudged offside. Both sides were now playing free flowing football and it looked like he match could swing towards any direction. In the 75th minute, Barceona got what they were looking for, as Suarez fell to the ground after getting minimal contact with Keylor Navas, and Messi didn't waste time to slot the ball into the net.

Score; Barcelona 1-1 Real Madrid

In the 79th minute, with the score at 1-1, Isco played the ball through the middle to Ronaldo. The Portuguese forward teased Pique before shifting the ball on to his right foot and curling magically beyond Ter Stegen. Ronaldo, feeling like the 'football god' that he is, removed his jersey to celebrate, showing off his well sculped body frame in the process- the referee didn't waste time to give him a yellow card.

Real Madrid were on the counter attack, in the 83rd minute and Ronaldo fell to the ground following minimal contact with a defender, only for the referee to shockingly display a second yellow card and then a red card to the world's most popular athlete.

Ronaldo, angry and frustrated, shoved the referee!

But that was not all as Barcelona ere pegged back again by Asensio, who took the ball and flashed in with his left foot, a goal that Ter Sterggen could certainly do nothing about.

With or without Ronaldo, Real Madrid go into the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu with a massive advantage. Hala Madrid!!!

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Striker, Diego Costa opens legal case against Chelsea over his pending exit from the club

Spanish striker, Diego Costa who has been banished by Chelsea football club, has opened a legal case against the club over his pending exit from Stamford Bridge.

Last week, it was reported that the striker's legal representative Ricardo Cardoso threatened to utilise "all possible legal mechanisms" against Chelsea and submit a formal transfer request in response to what he referred to as the "discriminatory behaviour" of head coach Antonio Conte for delaying his potential return to his former club, Atletico Madrid.

According to Sportsmail, the legal proceedings against Chelsea have now started.

Diego Costa who has made 89 appearances with 52 goals to show for since signing for Chelsea in 2014, accused Chelsea's head coach Antonio Conte of informing him that he was no longer wanted at the club via a text message during the summer.

On Friday, Conte said at a press conference there was 'no news' on Costa and responded 'I don't know' when asked when the want away striker might return to London.

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Usain Bolt suffers injury in the final race of his career, breaks down in tears

Usain Bolt's career as an athlete ended in disappointment on Saturday, August 12, 2017 as he pulled up with an injury during the 4x100-meters final at the 2017 IAAF World Championships in London as the 30-year-old failed to finish the race.

Bolt was already chasing the British and American teams when he started the final leg of the race, and he didn't even come close to the finish line before pulling up with an injury leaving him in tears.
Despite the injury, Bolt was given a standing ovation after the race as he ends his career on the track with 11 World Championships gold medals. 

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World Athletics Championship 2017: See the bizarre moment Botswana's sprinter is made to run alone after he contracted norovirus

Botswana's athlete, Isaac Makwala had no other option than to make a solo race after being suspended from the initial qualifying race for contracting norovirus. 

Makwala was prevented from running in Monday's opening 200 metres heat and Tuesday's 400m final after falling victim to an outbreak of gastroenteritis that also affected about 30 other competitors at the Tower Hotel in London.

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Anthony Joshua shares photos with his son as they vacation together

British boxer of Nigerian ancestry/current IBF World heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua and his son, Joseph are currently on a vacation together with other members of their family.

Back in April 2016, it was revealed for the first time that Anthony had a six months old son with a pole dancing teacher, Nicole Osbourne, whom he had been dating on and off since schoool.

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Photos: World's most expensive player, Neymar and his goons embark on short holiday to St Tropez on Yacht

Paris Saint-Germain latest signing, Neymar embarked on short luxury holiday with his friends to St Tropez, as he prepares for his highly-anticipated debut this week.

The world record signing was pictured on board a white yacht this morning with his friends as they enjoyed a trip to St. Tropez, the south of France.
Incase you didn't know, the Brazilian who was signed last week by PSG in France travels all around the world with his friends and family.

See more photos below...

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Photos: Did you know that Neymar travels with his close friends and family everywhere he goes?

Its a known secret that world's most expensive footballer, Neymar takes an entourage of friends and family wherever he goes in his career and once again, they were there as he completed his record move from Barcelona to PSG.

In the past, his tight group of close friends called ‘Toiss’ have accompanied him everywhere ever since he first set foot in Europe. They were even on the plane to New York when Barcelona began their US tour this summer.   

Some of those who always make the frequent trips with him include his friend Jo Amancio, his mum Nadine Santos, his dad Neymar Snr and sister Rafa Beckran.



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Messi bids Neymar farewell as he leaves Barca for PSG

Lionel Messi was one of the first Barcelona players to wish his team-mate luck on his journey to become the world's most expensive player. In an Instagram post, the Argentine player wrote:

''It was a huge pleasure to have shared all those years with you friend. I wish you good luck in this new stage of your life.

Neymar replied to the message saying "Thank you brother. I will miss you!"

See the video below.

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Neymar accepts PSG's £222m world record move, says goodbye to Barcelona

The speculations are finally over as brazillian striker Neymar Jnr finally leaves Barcelona for  french club, PSG . Neymar, who left Barcelona's training ground this morning after half an hour, closed in on a whopping £222m move to Paris St Germain, today.

 

Barcelona officials confirmed the news today in a statement written on their website. Read below:

"The player Neymar Jr, accompanied by his father and agent, has informed FC Barcelona this morning of his decision to leave the club in a meeting held at the club’s offices.

"Faced with this position, the club has informed them they refer to the buy-out clause of his existing contract which as of 1 July totals 222 million euros which will have to be deposited in its entirety.

"Furthermore, in reply to the claim for the contract extension bonus, the club has once again made it clear that the amount remains deposited with a notary until the case is resolved.

"The player remains under contract at FC Barcelona but with temporary permission to not take part in training sessions."

In his three seasons in Catalunya, Neymar has helped Barca win LaLiga twice, the Champions League once, three Copa del Reys and the FIFA Club World Cup.

PSG's squad contains four players who have played with Neymar for Brazil, with Dani Alves - also a team-mate at Barcelona - having already joined the club this summer.

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Nigerian striker, Kelechi Iheanacho faces two years in prison over legal row with former agent

Super Eagles of Nigeria and Manchester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, who is on the verge of making a switch to Leicester City, is facing legal problems in the US after allegations were made against him that he may have misled a court in Pennsylvania.

The 20-year-old is being dragged into a legal battle by his previous representatives, American-based First Eleven Management, after pulling out of a contract with them two years ago to sign with Stellar.

The football star is said to have filed pleadings denying that he knew or spent time with Henry Galeano, who on his on claims said he is his former agent.

The Nigerian also claimed he believed Galeano was an alias used by First Eleven Management co-owner Robert Zanicky. But the football agent was the company’s registered Fifa-licensed agent.

According to the Sun UK,  SunSport and the American court have been handed a series of photos and documents that will require an explanation from the Nigerian international.

The crucial legal question for Iheanacho, according to the report,  will be if the young star did more than merely meet Galeano or happened to be with him on occasions. It certainly seems clear they at least met.

Meanwhile, below are photographs of Iheanacho with Galeano obtained by SunSport 

1. In Minneapolis during Manchester City’s 2014 pre-season tour.

2. In Columbus, while training with MLS club Columbus Crew that same year.

3. In New Zealand in 2015 while representing Nigeria at the Under-20 World Cup.

4. At the Etihad Stadium while signing a new contract with Manchester City after he turned 18.

In his court affidavit, Galeano said: “For the avoidance of doubt, Iheanacho and I have spent hundreds of hours together.”

He also added: “Robert Zanicky never used my name as an alias.”

Galeano claims he became Iheanacho’s official Fifa-licensed agent in July 2013 after both men signed a Representative Agreement.

The legal battle is also reported to be a bit complicated because Galeano in the signed and sworn affidavit submitted to the court, claims he spent “hundreds of hours” with the player.

Under Pennsylvania Law, if it is found Iheanacho knowingly tried to mislead the court, he could be charged with unsworn falsification which, if found guilty, carries a penalty of up to two years in prison.

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Serena Williams shows off her flexibility

As she shared on her IG page

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2018 FIFA WCQ: Algerian players and coaches arrive Akwa Ibom with their own bedsheets, pillows&packs of bottle water

Ahead of this weekend's 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Algeria and Nigeria, the North African contingent of players and coaches arrived their hotel in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, today, November 10th. They brought along with them stacks of bed sheets, pillows, packs of bottle water, among other items...

 

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