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Eto’o compares Okocha to Ronaldinho

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4 years ago

February 21, 2022

Former Cameroon striker Samuel Eto’o believes Nigerian superstar Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha is as talented as Brazilian legend Ronaldinho Gacho.

Eto’o has expressed his dissatisfaction with Okocha’s lack of recognition, calling it “the injustice of world football.”

Eto’o compares Okocha to Ronaldinho

Okocha had a remarkable career spanning nearly two decades, winning the Africa Cup of Nations with the Super Eagles in 1994.

He also played a key role in Nigeria earning Africa’s first Olympic gold medal in Atlanta in 1996.

In 2004, the former Bolton Wanderers midfielder was named to Pele’s list of the sport’s 125 living legends, one of just four African players to do so (together with Abedi Pele, George Weah, and Roger Milla).

Okocha also helped Ronaldinho find his feet in European football when he was at Paris Saint-Germain.

But, whereas Ronaldinho went on to win two FIFA World Player of the Year titles and a Ballon d’Or, Okocha never came close to collecting any of those major accolades before retiring in 2008.

According to Onvoitout, Eto’o stated, “It’s the injustice of world football.”

“What we saw Ronaldinho achieve a few years ago, Jay-Jay (Okocha) had done 10 or 15 years earlier, and he never got the credit.” And that’s exactly what happened in Africa.”

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Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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2 years ago

June 3, 2024

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Enzo Maresca on Monday appointed as the new manager of the men’s team at Chelsea FC.

The West London Premier League team made this announcement on its website in a statement, saying, commencing July 1, 2024, Maresca will assume his new position. The Blues put the Italian under contract for five years.

Reacting, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea.

“He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.”

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Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid as new signing next week

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2 years ago

June 2, 2024

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After winning the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé is expected to be announced as a new signing by Real Madrid the following week.

In February, the 25-year-old international athlete made his choice. He can now be regarded as a new Real player because every document has been completed, sealed, and signed.

As per media reports, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. “.. I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. I will play my last game as Parc des Princes on Sunday,” Mbappe said in a video statement on X.

“It’s a lot of emotions. (For) many years I had the chance and great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one of the best in the world which allowed me to travel here,” Mbappe added.

“It’s hard and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave the country, France, the league and the Championship. But I think, I needed this, a new challenge after seven years.”