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FIFA orders NFF to pay Rohr $378k compensation fee

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2 years ago

August 2, 2022

FIFA orders NFF to pay Rohr $378k compensation fee

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has been ordered by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) to pay $378,000 in compensation to former Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr.

A few weeks before the start of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, which Cameroon will host, Rohr was fired by the NFF in December.

FIFA orders NFF to pay Rohr $378k compensation fee

The NFF highlighted the Super Eagles’ dismal showing in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying as justification for their choice.

The NFF and Rohr initially agreed that the soccer organization would pay the German until his contract’s expiration in December 2022.

The 68-year-old later complained to FIFA about the NFF’s wrongful dismissal of him, which he viewed as a breach of contract.

In its decision, FIFA also stated that the NFF will face sanctions if Rohr’s payment is not made in full within 45 days.

“If full payment (including all applicable interest) is not made within 45 days of notification of this decision, the respondent [the NFF] shall be restricted receiving a percentage of development funding, up until the due amounts are paid,” the body said

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Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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2 months 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 months 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.”