Euro 2016: France Glory as Former team mates meet, CR7 vs. Evra

Euro 2016 finals is a fight deserved for host. It is a fight to finish and it has paid off for final glory.
France will face Portugal in the Euro 2016 final after Antoine Griezmann's double sealed a 2-0 win over Germany - check out five facts from their victory...
France are the first host nation to reach a European Championship final twice (also in 1984).
It will a battle for former team mate of Manchester United, Patrice Evra and Cristano Ronaldo
Below are stunning and memorable photos

photos credit: mirror.co.uk, Reuters

Linonel Messi and his father sentenced to 21 months in prison over tax fraud

The Barcelona star Lionel Messi and his father Jorge have been sentenced to 21 months in prison after a court in Barcelona found him guilty of three counts of tax fraud.

The court suggested that an ppeal can be made by Messi and his father through the Spanish supreme court.

It is unlikely Messi or his father will serve a stretch behind bars, however. Under Spanish law, a prison sentence under two years can be served under probation if you have no prior criminal record.

The court ordered Messi to pay a fine of around 2 million euros (£1.7million) and his father to pay 1.5 million euros (£1.3million). Read more

England light up as José Mourinho unveiled at Old Trafford

The Portuguese was this morning unveiled at the old Trafford. He was unveiled after signing a contract which brought the sack of the former coach, Louis Van Gaal. José Mourinho is expected to restore the lost glory at Old Trafford.

He didn't hesitate to unleash the though and aspirations.
"It is difficult for me to describe and find the right words for this club. I don't like the denomination that people use like 'dream job'. This is not a dream job, this is reality - I am Manchester United manager. The reality is that this is a job that everyone wants, but not many people get to have, yet I have it," he enthused.
"I know the responsibility, the expectation, the legacy and what is behind me at this club. I know what the fans expect of me and this challenge doesn't make me nervous because my history in the last ten years is to live with big clubs' expectations. I believe it is the right moment in my career, where I feel very well prepared and stable, with a great motivation. I can say that I am where I want to be; I want to be in this club, I want to be in this country, in the Premier League and the domestic cups."

Mourinho also talked about his desire, both from a personal and team perspective, to ensure the Reds get back into the Champions League as soon as possible.

"I am a bit disappointed that I am not in the Champions League, as I do not hide that I chase Sir Alex's records in that competition - the number of matches as a manager. I am around 130 matches, maybe a little bit more or less. Hopefully it will only be one season that we are not there," he added. I say 'we' because the club is much more important than myself. Man United is a Champions League club and we have to make sure that in July 2017, instead of waiting for the Europa League, we are ready for the group draw of the Champions League."

Below are stunning photos of José

Source: man utd

I wanted to prove myself in England says Pep Guardiola

The former Bayern Munich coach, Pep Guardiola has said he wants to prove himself in England and he wouldn't do it alone but with the help and cooperation of the players.
Around 7,000 fans turned up at Etihad Stadium to hear the 45-year-old speak for the first time as City manager

"That is why I am here. I proved myself in Barcelona and after I proved myself in Germany I wanted to prove myself in England," he said.

"I cannot do that alone. I need the players, the staff. We need our fans. Without that, it is impossible."

The Spaniard joins City after three years at Bayern Munich where he won a hat-trick of Bundesliga titles but failed to reach a Champions League final.
However, the former Spain international midfielder did win that tournament twice during his four years as Barcelona boss.

He believes that a strong team spirit will be integral to City's success.

"I like the players who don't just think for themselves but think about Manchester City," said Guardiola.

"We are all the people who are working here. The reason we are here is thinking 'what can we do to make this club a better club'.

"I don't want the guys to think about what the club can do for them. We are here to make Manchester City a better club in the next three, four, five years."

He added: "One of the reasons I decided to come to Manchester City is I know from (sporting director) Txiki Begiristain how good they are working with the young players - 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, they grow and grow and imagine they can join us in the first team."
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Source: bbc.co.uk

Legend Stephen Keshi and Amodu Lagos Farwell match comes up 23rd

Indeed true legends should be honoured for all their contributions made for their country Nigeria an beyond. It can't be overemphasized or disputed rather their work speaks still.
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria in association with the Nigeria Football Supporters Club and the Lagos state government have scheduled the 23rd of July, 2016 for the Lagos Farewell Testimonial Match for the two departed former Super Eagles chief coaches, Amodu Shaibu and Stephen Keshi at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere on July 23, 2016. A committee to oversee the match has also been set up according to the NFF.


“The Farewell Testimonial match would see the Super Eagles players battle against Lagos All Stars team in the main match of the day, while the curtain raiser would be a game between the Lagos SWAN team and the Supporters Club. This would be followed by Musical Concert where prominent Nigerian musicians and comedians would perform in the entertainment aspect of the programme. This aspect of the event is coordinated by veteran music act, Chris Mba.” Chairman of the committee and President-General of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club, Dr. Rafiu Ladipo said.

See what Manchester United did as he prepares for exit

Memphis Depay

Sports News update on Naija365 blog Netherlands and Manchester United footballer Memphis Depay has shipped over £350,000 worth of cars back to his native Holland adding more fire to rumours that he is set to leave Man U after falling out of favour with ex-coach Louis van Gaal, and reportedly not being wanted by new coach Jose Mourinho.

Memphis Depay hired a Dutch transport company to send his £100,000 Mercedes G Wagon and £13,500 Scorpion Trike back to Holland on Tuesday and he also sent his £250,000 Rolls Royce Wraith back to Holland a month ago too, meaning he has shipped more than £350,000 worth of cars so far, just a year after signing for the club. has shipped over £350,000 worth of cars back to his native Holland adding more fire to rumours that he is set to leave Man U after falling out of favour with ex-coach Louis van Gaal, and reportedly not being wanted by new coach Jose Mourinho.

Memphis Depay hired a Dutch transport company to send his £100,000 Mercedes G Wagon and £13,500 Scorpion Trike back to Holland on Tuesday and he also sent his £250,000 Rolls Royce Wraith back to Holland a month ago too, meaning he has shipped more than £350,000 worth of cars so far, just a year after signing for the club.

Sad! Nigerians mourn former Super Eagles' coach

Former Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi

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Premium times and The Cable new has confirmed that Nigerian football icon Stephen Okechukwu Chinedu Keshi died suddenly in the early hours of Wednesday in Benin City, Edo state.. He was scheduled to return to the United States on Wednesday evening before he suffered cardiac arrest.

The former international football player and coach had lost his wife of 35 years, Kate, last year after a prolonged battle with cancer.
TheCable confirmed his death from a member of his family as well as one of his close associates.
“He was not ill at all, never showed any signs of illness, but we suspect he never got over the death of his wife,” a friend said.
He is survived by four children and his mother.
Keshi, the only Nigerian coach to have won the Africa Cup of Nations, achieved a rare feat in 2013 by becoming only the second person to win the trophy both as a player and a coach.
The only other person to have achieved the feat is Egypt’s Mahmoud El-Gohary.
Keshi, a product of St. Finbarr’s College, Akoka, Lagos, started his playing career at a very young age at ACB Football Club, and later played for New Nigeria Bank, Stade d’Abidjan, Africa Sports, Lokeren, Anderlecht, RC Strasbourg, and a host of other clubs.
He represented Nigeria from 1982, at age 20, till 1994, most of the time captaining the Super Eagles and scoring vital goals from his position as a central defender.
He also coached Togo and Nigeria at the World Cup, as well as Mali.
Keshi, nicknamed the “Big Boss” for his leadership skills, is the fifth member of the all-conquering 1994 team to die, following Uche Okafor, Thompson Oliha, Rashidi Yekini and Wilfred Agbonavbare.
‘HE HAS FOUND REST’
Meanwhile, the family has released a statement announcing his death.
The statement signed by Emmanuel Ado was titled: “Stephen Keshi CON has gone to be with his wife”.
“With thanksgiving to God, the Ogbuenyi Fredrick Keshi family of Illah in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, announces the death of Mr. Stephen Okechukwu Chinedu Keshi,” Ado wrote.
“Our son, brother, father, father-in-law,brother-in-law, has gone to be with his wife of 35 years (Nkem), Mrs. Kate Keshi, who passed on on the 9th December 2015.
“Since her death, Keshi has been in mourning. He came back to Nigeria to be with her. He had planned to fly back today Wednesday, before he suffered a cardiac arrest. He has found rest.
“We thank God for his life.
“We want to ask for understanding in this very difficult time for the family.”