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And there will be no invasion. US n UK just enjoy spreading fear.

First Val as a single. So it's just me, myself n I. I go invite Marijuana and Fish sha.

'I changed to long metal studs, I wanted to injure a Chelsea player' - FA contacts Rooney over comments

The Football Association has sought observations from Wayne Rooney in relation to comments by the Derby County manager in a recent interview.

Rooney said he changed his studs to "long metal ones" when playing for Manchester United at Chelsea in 2006 as he "wanted to try and hurt someone".

United were beaten 3-0 and Chelsea won the Premier League that season.

"We knew if Chelsea won then they had won the league that day," said 36-year-old Rooney.

"Until my last game for Derby, I always wore the old plastic studs with the metal tip.

"For that game I changed them to big, long metal ones - the maximum length you could have because I wanted to try and hurt someone, try and injure someone.

"I knew they were going to win that game. You could feel they were a better team at the time so I changed my studs.

"The studs were legal but thinking if there's a challenge there I knew I'd want to go in for it properly, basically. I did actually.

"John Terry left the stadium on crutches. I left a hole in his foot and then I signed my shirt to him after the game... and a few weeks later I sent it to him and asked for my stud back.

"If you look back when they were celebrating, JT's got his crutches from that tackle."

In 2002, ex-Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane was banned and fined by the FA after a claim in his autobiography that he deliberately set out to hurt Manchester City midfielder Alf Inge Haaland in a game in April 2001.

Rooney joined United from Everton and, after returning for a second spell at the Goodison Park club, also played for DC United and Derby County before taking over as manager of the Rams in November 2020.

He is also England's all-time record goalscorer, having found the net 53 times for his country.

Responding to Rooney's comments, Terry posted a message on social media with a number of laughing emojis and said: "Is this when you left your stud in my foot?"

Animal charity the RSPCA has taken West Ham defender Kurt Zouma's two pet cats away after videos emerged on social media of him kicking and slapping one of them.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is liaising with Essex Police about the incident.

France international Zouma has apologised and West Ham say they are dealing with the issue "internally".

"The two cats are now in RSPCA care," said a charity spokesperson.

"Our priority is and has always been the wellbeing of these cats.

"They've been taken for a check-up at a vets and then will remain in our care while the investigation continues.

"We're grateful to everyone who expressed their concern for these cats. We were dealing with this issue before the video went viral online and are leading the investigation.

"We continue to investigate so we cannot comment further at this time."

Real criminals. Not after the majority.

Egyptian goalkeeper, Mohamed Abou Gabal has revealed the penalty kick conversations he had with Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah just before he saved the former’s spot kick during the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday.

The Zamalek of Egypt shot stopper saved Mane’s 3rd minute penalty as both teams cancelled out each other to end the game goalless after 120 minutes.

Senegal would go on to win 4-2 via penalties with Mane taking the decisive kick which he converted. Although Gabaski dived in the right direction, he was unable to stop Mane’s fierce effort from finding the back of the net.

Gabaski before the first save was pictured having a conversation with Salah before Mane came into the frame to interrupt.

As per Goal, Gabaski while speaking with MBC Egypt said, “Salah told me: Mane would shoot to the right side, he is coming now because he knows what I am saying.’

“Mane said to me: ‘I will shoot on the left,’ then Salah replied ‘Let’s see.’”

Canada2021:
do you have a tenancy agreement

Yes Sir

As with everything else, betting is one of the risky businesses one can get involved in. There are people who know their onion in the game, and make a solid living gambling. The thing is this: Do your own research!

Good morning nairalanders. I have a very important question to ask that requires urgent answers. I got a letter from my current landlord lawyer's office this morning, asking me to vacate the apartment I'm currently in. I rented this particular apartment October 2021 and now he is giving till 28th of this month to pack out, telling me he'll refund the remaining 8 months of my rent to me, even when I was expecting a full refund. What necessary steps can I take?

Good morning nairalanders. I have a very important question to ask that requires urgent answers. I got a letter from my current landlord lawyer's office this morning, asking me to vacate the apartment I'm currently in. I rented this particular apartment October 2021 and now he is giving till 28th of this month to pack out, telling me he'll refund the remaining 8 months of my rent to me, even when I was expecting a full refund. What steps can I take?

No strong men in Nigeria again. That's why no coup or it's attempts in the past decade or more!

Na just to get the card? What about d ATM card PIN. Abi ATM card no dey use PIN again? You no fit use d card withdraw witat d card PIN na Make dem check dat machine well, be like capture device dey under d keypad.

Karlovych:
Is the destination of the missile here?

Na crusade be this one?

People with balls!

North Korea has released photographs which it said were taken from its most powerful missile launch in five years.

The unusual pictures taken from space show parts of the Korean peninsula and surrounding areas.

Pyongyang confirmed on Monday it had tested a Hwasong-12 intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM).

At its full power it can travel thousands of miles, putting areas like US territory Guam within striking distance.

The latest test has raised alarm again among the international community.

Pyongyang has conducted a record number of seven missile launches in the past month alone - an intense flurry of activity that has been strongly condemned by the US, South Korea, Japan, and other nations.

The UN prohibits North Korea from ballistic and nuclear weapons tests, and has imposed strict sanctions. But the East Asian state regularly defies the ban.

US officials on Monday said the recent step up in activity warranted renewed talks with Pyongyang.

What happened at the Hwasong-12 launch?
South Korea and Japan were both the first to report the launch on Sunday after detecting it in their anti-missile systems.

They estimated it had flown a moderate distance for an IRBM, covering a distance of about 800km (497 miles) and reaching an altitude of 2,000km before it landed in waters off Japan. At full power and at a standard trajectory, the missile can travel as far as 4,000km.

North Korea confirmed the missile launch on Monday through its state-run media reports. The country's rogue tests are typically disclosed by state media a day after their occurrence.

State news agency KCNA said the missile test had been launched to "verify its accuracy". It had been deliberately angled to land away "in consideration of the security of the neighbouring countries".

State media also printed rare imagery, some which they said were shots taken by a camera fitted to the missile's warhead.

One of the images shows the moment of launch and another apparently shows the missile in mid-flight, taken from above.

Leader Kim Jong-un was not present to observe Sunday's launch, compared to three weeks ago, when pictures showed his attendance at the launch of a hypersonic glide missile test - a more advanced type of missile technology designed to circumvent missile-detection systems. Those missiles have only been tested by North Korea three times in total.

Why did North Korea fire the missile?

North Korea analyst Ankit Panda said Mr Kim's absence, and the language used in the media to describe the launch, suggest that this test was intended to verify the missile system worked as it should, rather than to show off new technology.

Still, it is the first time that the Hwasong-12, a nuclear-capable missile of a significant size, has been launched since North Korea held talks with the US under the former administration of US President Donald Trump - which led to a slowdown in missile activity.

Advances in N Korea's missile technology

During the 8th Party Congress in January, Kim Jong-un said the development of military reconnaissance satellites and hypersonic missiles, along with unmanned attack drones, are the major goals for the next five-year plan.

The country has already conducted two hypersonic missile tests in January this year and experts believe, given the fact that the North released pictures from outer space, they will soon launch a reconnaissance satellite.

But that would be seen by the US and its allies as crossing a red line. A satellite rocket uses near-identical technology as an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) - the difference is only in their payload.

The images, reportedly taken from a camera fitted to the missile's test warhead, are rare and could mean that the country has made advances in its missile re-entry technology.

To carry an explosive payload, a ballistic missile must withstand immense structural and temperature pressures during its descent through the earth's atmosphere to its intended target.

Experts are still wary of saying that the North indeed has perfected re-entry capabilities. But at least the images, showing parts of the Korean peninsula and Japan from space, could be awake-up call for its neighbours.

The last time the Hwasong-12 was tested was in 2017, when Pyongyang launched it six times including sending it twice over the Japanese island of Hokkaido, which triggered alarms for residents there.

In 2018 after Mr Kim met Mr Trump, North Korea announced a moratorium on testing nuclear weapons and its longest range intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). But by the following year, as relations soured, Mr Kim said they were no longer bound by the declaration.

On Sunday, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said that with the latest launch, North Korea has "come close to destroying the moratorium declaration".

There are multiple reasons for the ramp up in North Korea's missile activity this year, which was first flagged by Kim in his New Year speech.

Analysts say the tests reflect Kim's desire to pressure the US back into long-stalled nuclear talks, present a show of strength to regional and global powers, and could be borne out of a practical need to test out new engineering and military command systems.

The timing is also significant with Beijing's Winter Olympics kicking off later this week, and South Korea's presidential election in March.

"This is consistent with their past behaviour to try and intimidate South Korea and the incoming president," said Dr Daniel Pinkston, an international relations professor from Troy University who lives in South Korea.

There's also been a surge in tests as the North Korean economy struggles under US-led sanctions, pandemic difficulties and decades of mismanagement.

Earlier this month, the US imposed more sanctions on North Korea.

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GAME OVER.
Egypt in the Semifl-Finals.


We are heading for a repeat of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations final in Thursday's semi-final with Egypt against Cameroon.

On that day the Pharaohs took the lead but the Indomitable Lions fought back to win - with this tournament's leading scorer Vincent Aboubakar scoring the winner in the 88th minute.

That AFCON final!

.....scammers against scammers!

I no fit jus stop to laf. Nigeria eh....I love dis country abeg!

Seyioluwa11:
So farmers don scam FG

I don laf tire for here. Nigeria govt n citizens na kaki n leda.

Iheanacho even worse pass okoye. he go dey raise shoulder for field of play like say him don win ballon d'or.

Oh Super Eagles why una bleep like dis? Why? Dis AFCON suppose be our own o!

So it now means cryptocurrency transaction is no more decentralized if they(binance) can restrict customer account at the request of "govt" law enforcement agencies. Too bad we were been deceived with that word "decentralized", too bad.

Iyaebe:
I hate him,even all his gra gra no hit song

For hating 2pac, you no well one bit!
Crazy bitch!

Swanzi:
Karma is a good judge. Red card to the Ghanaian captain with Comoros , red card to Comoros captain against Cameroun.

And red card to Cameroon captain against the Gambia?

zolajpower:

Everyone shouldn't blame bubu for this eguavoin should remember as well that history is playing out again . In USA 94 nig where knocked of round of 16 by a weak Italian that got into the next round as a best loser

And that same Italians made it to the final of the same 1994 world cup?
Super Eagles were beaten by a better team last night.

Our Ose!

Longer may your reign be.....

princewarri1985:
*****sachet action bitters wey i dey like take with groundnut well before i f**k? *****

Think say na only me like this combination before. Although my own na that bottled action bitters

Actually it is the registration of "new" alcoholic drinks in sachet and PET bottles that is banned. The already registered ones are been produced but at a 50% less production rate.

Nig - Tun away/draw @2.73
Cag - Fio home @5.90
Che - Tott away/draw @2.02

jagged44:
Don't bother, I have tried it and my conclusion is that it a scam. The entire thing is to lead you to log in to a cloned fairmoney website with your fairmoney pin. I stop when I was required to do this.

Their goal is to use your fairmoney account to get loan that they will withdraw to their account, while your card will be billed.

People are complaining online that they are receiving calls and text from fairmoney that someone used their account to request for loan.

I will create a thread later on Nairaland to warn people about that website.

What will someone even trust now in this virtual world?