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FIFA fines Nigeria over Abuja stadium violence

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2 years ago

May 2, 2022

Muktar Balogun

FIFA fines Nigeria over Abuja stadium violence

FIFA penalized Nigeria CHF150,000 (N63.9 million) on Monday for violence at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on March 29, following the country’s failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

FIFA has also ordered that the country’s next international encounter be played behind closed doors.

FIFA fines Nigeria over Abuja stadium violence

FIFA, on the other hand, allowed for an appeal.

Following Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with Ghana, hundreds of fans encroached on the pitch, trashing the technical area and pelting the VIP section of the stadium, knocking the Super Eagles out of the final playoffs for the 2022 World Cup on the away goal rule.

The fines were handed in a letter updated on April 28 by FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee, which has summary jurisdiction over acts that occurred during the World Cup qualifiers.

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Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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2 months ago

June 3, 2024

Mayowa

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 months ago

June 2, 2024

Mayowa

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.”