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Iceland have requested for 66, 000 tickets for their fans to cheer their football team as they make their World Cup debut in Russia.

Nigeria will play Iceland at the Volgograd Arena on the 22nd of June, in their second group D fixture for the World Cup.

Iceland supporters will be bringing their ‘Viking clap’ to the showpiece in the Russia and there’ll be plenty of presence.

Incredibly, the population of Iceland is 330,000 but they requested a whopping 66,000 tickets for their first ever World Cup appearance, where they will come up against Argentina, Nigeria and Croatia in Group D.

The massive ticket demand from Iceland has seen a staggering 20 per cent of their population apply for tickets to watch their country play at the World Cup.

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Serena Williams has revealed that she was lucky to have survived her pregnancy after suffering a pulmonary embolism after giving birth.

The 39-time Grand Slam winner made the revelation while speaking with CNN that she almost died” after giving birth to daughter, Olympia.

Williams returned to tennis earlier this month after spending nearly a year away from the sport that earned her fame and wealth, to give birth to her first child.

“While I had a pretty easy pregnancy, my daughter was born by emergency C-section after my heart rate dropped dramatically during contractions,” she said.

The surgery went smoothly. Before I knew it, Olympia was in my arms. It was the most amazing feeling I’ve ever experienced in my life. But what followed just 24 hours after giving birth were six days of uncertainty.

“It began with a pulmonary embolism, which is a condition in which one or more arteries in the lungs becomes blocked by a blood clot.

“Because of my medical history with this problem, I live in fear of this situation. So, when I fell short of breath, I didn’t wait a second to alert the nurses.

“This sparked a slew of health complications that I am lucky to have survived. First my C-section wound popped open due to the intense coughing I endured as a result of the embolism.

“I returned to surgery, where the doctors found a large hematoma, a swelling of clotted blood, in my abdomen. And then I returned to the operating room for a procedure that prevents clots from travelling to my lungs.

“When I finally made it home to my family, I had to spend the first six weeks of motherhood in bed.

“I am so grateful I had access to such an incredible medical team of doctors and nurses at a hospital with state-of-the-art equipment. They knew exactly how to handle this complicated turn of events.

“If it weren’t for their professional care, I wouldn’t be here today.” She was quoted saying.


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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has debunked reports claiming Russia is struggling to meet preparation deadlines ahead of the 2018 World Cup in June.

In 113 days, the world will witness the biggest international football event ever, which will see the male footballing team of 32 countries battle for the World Cup from June 14 to July 15. Infantino passed his vote of confidence on Russia’s ability to host a successful tournament.

Speaking with journalists during a world press conference after FIFA’s Football Summit held in Lagos on Tuesday, he said “As of today Russia is 99% ready as of today, I’m In constant communication with the Russian authorities, me myself I have been to Russia and I met with President Putin last week and I know delays that have come in the past have been overcome and now it is just a question of having the test events which will not take place not now but later in March and April before the World Cup proper but everything is ready and running”.

He added “it will be a fantastic event, of course there are still a little paintings to be completed, a few more screws to finalise completely 100% that everything is up and the experience of anyone going to Russia will be fantastic”.

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Nigeria’s uncapped player Samuel Kalu has been listed as one of the most promising prospect aged U20 in European football according to a list released by International Centre for Sports Studies, (CIES) football Observatory’s report.

Samuel Kalu who plies his trade with K.A.A Gent of Belgium has made 22 appearances for the club and scored four goals but yet to get any national team call up.

The winger who was born in Nigeria has been performing excellently with his club and that has made him number 17 and the only young Nigerian player to be included as the most promising prospects in Europe football.

AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was adjudged as the most promising prospect aged under 20 in European football ahead of Toulouse goalkeeper, Alban Lafont and Paris Saint-Germain wonder kid Kyllian Mbappe .

CIES analysed the players based on minutes played according to the sporting level of leagues and the results achieved by employer clubs.

The top 10 players are rated as “five-star prospects” who “should be able to establish themselves in the very best European teams”.



FULL LIST OF 50 MOST PROMISING PROSPECTS IN EUROPE

Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy/AC Milan)

Alban Lafont (France/Toulouse)

Kylian Mbappe (France/Monaco on-loan at PSG)

Christian Pulisic (US/Borussia Dortmund)

Malang Sarr (France/Nice)

Dayot Upamecano (France/RB Leipzig)

Tom Davies (England/Everton)

Matthijs de Ligt (Netherlands/Ajax)

Kai Havertz (Germany/Bayer Leverkusen)

Ryan Sessegnon (England/Fulham)

Kelvin Amlan (Toulouse)

Panagiotis Retsos (Bayer Leverkusen)

Manuel Locatelli (AC Milan)

Ismailla Sarr (Rennes)

Gionanni Troupee (Utrecht)

Justin Kluivert (Ajax)

Samuel Kalu (Gent)

Jan Barmert (Sion)

Jordan Lotomba (Young Boys)

Ronaldo Viera (Leeds)

Houssem Aouar (Lyon)

Rick Van Drongelen (Hamburg)

Justin Hoogman (Hoffenheim)

Sander Berge (Genk)

Sofiane Alakouch (Nimes)

Ronale Pierre-Gabriel (St-Etienne)

Carlos Alena (Barcelona B)

Martin Odegaard (Heerenven on Loan from Real Madrid)

Cedric Zelsger (Grasshoppers)

Dennis Gelger (Hoffenheim)

Glullo Magglore(Spezia)

Timothy Fosu-Mensah (Crystal Palace On loan from Manchester United)

Federico Valverde (Deportivo La Coruna)

Victor Nelsson (Nordsjaelland)

Carel Elting (Ajax)

Douglas Luiz (Girona on loan from Manchester City)

Sherel Floranus (Spatar Rotterdam)

Alex Pozo (Sevilla Athletico)

Yann Karamoh (Inter Milan)

Marco Varnler (Cittadella)

Trent-Alexander Arnold (Liverpool)

Darlo Maresic (Sturm Graz)

Amadou Haidara (Red Bull Salzburg)

Henry Medarious (Vitoria Guimaraes)

Josip Brekalo (Stuttgart)

Kevin Danso (Augsburg)

Berkay Ozcan (Stuttgart)

Achraff Hakimi (Real Madrid)

Manu Garcia (NAC Breda on loan from Manchester City)

Eray Cumart (Sion on loan from Basel)


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Why you no tell am to give all 11 Chelsea Players Red Card?

5 Things You Dont Know About Him

Cuneyt Cakir, a Turkish referee, is the man appointed to officiate the Champions League round 16 fixture between Chelsea and Barcelona at Stamford Bridge today. He officiated the last meeting between this 2 sides in the semi-final of the Champions League in 2012, where Chelsea held Barca to a dramatic 2-2 draw at Nou Camp.

Cakir 41, started his officiating career in the Turkish league in 2001. He has risen through ranks since then to officiate top matches in Turkish league, Champions League, UEFA competitions and World Cup.

Here are 5 amazing facts you don’t know about Cuneyt Cakir

1. Barcelona and Chelsea have never lost any game officiated by Cakir in the Champions League. He has officiated 6 Barcelona and 2 Chelsea games in the Champions League. He officiated Barca’s 3-1 victory against Juventus at the 2015 UCL final in Berlin, as well as Barca against Benfica, Roma, Arsenal, and the game against Rubin Kazan and Chelsea which ended in all draws
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Cakir officiated his first Chelsea games in 2010, where the blues defeated Spartak Moscow 4-1 at the Stamford Bridge.

2. Cuneyt Cakir is known to be triggered by simple mistakes in games, as he hardly overlooks error. He awarded a red card to John Terry and yellow carded 6 Chelsea and Barcelona players. Cakir awarded a total of 2 red cards and 10 yellow cards in his last 2 game at the Turkish Super League. He also officiated the Euro 2012 semi-final match between Portugal and Spain, where Çakır showed 9 yellow cards.

3. Cuneyt Cakir became the first UEFA referee to officiate 2 different semi-final matches in 2016 Champions league game.

4. Cakir’s biggest game at the FIFA World Cup came at the semi-final match between Netherland and Argentina in Brazil 2014.

5. Cuneyt Cakir is one of the 10 European referees that will officiate at Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup in 2018

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France’ midfield maestro, Paul Pogba who reportedly had an outburst with manager, Jose Mourinho, according to L’Equipe, has told close friends that he regretted coming back to Manchester United to work under controversial Portuguese Manager Jose Mourinho.

The former Juventus player has not featured for a full 90 minutes game in his last 3 matches for Manchester United. Having been criticized by the Red Devils’ fans and Manager for under-performing since January. Pogba is unhappy in United mainly because of Mourinho’s decision to play him in a deeper midfield position rather than the attacking role he is familiar with.

Pogba returned to Manchester United for a record £89 transfer in the summer of 2016 after a success spell with Juventus. He was furious at Mourinho’s decision after his was substituted during Manchester United 2-0 defeat to Spurs.

With recent links to Real Madrid, Pogba, the out of favour midfielder may be on his way out of Old Trafford. Events in the summer will determine.


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World football governing body, FIFA has confirmed the hotel and the training arena that the Nigeria’s national team; the Super Eagles; will use during the forthcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

The Super eagles’ team will be lodged at the Sanatorium Istochnik Hotel at Stavropol Region, Essentuki, Russia. The Essentuki Arena will be the Super Eagles’ training ground during their group stage matches.

Nigeria’s opponents; Argentina, Iceland and Croatia will be based in Moscow, Krasnodar and Leningrad Region respectively.

The Super Eagles is expected to stay and train in these venues at least 5 days before the commencement of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Essentuki is one of Russia’s historical city, situated at the base of the Caucasus Mountain in Stavropol Krai, Russia. Weather conditions in the City is relatively warm in the summer as the temperature averages 25® C in June.

Nigeria will play alongside Argentina, Croatia and Iceland in the group stages of the Russia 2018 World Cup. Nigeria’s first game will be played against Croatia on 16th June, 2018 at the Kalningrad Stadium.


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A crippling stomach bug named norovirus has struck at the on-going Winter Olympics 2018 in Pyeongchang, South Korea and is threatening to cause havoc at the games.

The virus nicknamed “winter vomiting bug” is known to break out on cruise ships and usually spread through contacts with infected people or contaminated food and water surfaces.

Accusing fingers are pointing in the direction of North Korea as the brain behind the suspected virus attack, months after the communist state vowed revenge against its neigbours for exposing its weapon facilities to the world.

On Sunday, it was reported that dozens of security guards at the Olympic sites started to experience norovirus symptoms, which typically include nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain and vomiting before they were taken to the hospital.

Another 1200 Olympic staffers were also confined to their rooms, as fear of the virus has forced the organizers to replace them with 900 military personnel pending medical test.

It was gathered that none of the athletes has so far been reported to be affected by the winter vomiting bug and the game continues till 25th February.

In other to contain the virus, the organizers are working to figure out the source of the problem; ramping up hygiene inspections and passing around hand sanitizers.

Read More : http://hotsportstv.com/suspected-virus-attack-norovirus-hits-winter-olympics/

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The [b]Nigeria Football Federation on Monday released the names of coaching crews of all the National Teams, bar those of the Senior Men Team (Super Eagles), U20 Women (Falconets) and U17 Women (Flamingos) whose contracts are running.

Chairman of the Technical and Development Committee, Alhaji Yusuf Ahmed ‘Fresh’ told thenff.com that the appointments are with immediate effect, and that his committee has done due diligence on all the names and approved the constitution

Yusuf ‘Fresh,’ who is also vice chairman of the NFF Strategy Committee, said: “All the coaches will be unveiled at a later date, alongside the coaching crews of the U20 and U17 girls that were appointed earlier as a result of their World Cup qualifying campaigns.”

SUPER EAGLES B/OLYMPIC MEN TEAM:

Salisu Yusuf (Head Coach)
Imama Amapakabo
Kennedy Boboye
Fidelis Ilechukwu
Alloy Agu (Goalkeepers’ Trainer)

U20 MEN (FLYING EAGLES)

Paul Aigbogun (Head Coach)
Abdullahi Maikaba; Abubakar Bala
Hassan Abdallah (Scouting)
Suleiman Shuaibu (Goalkeepers’ Trainer)

U17 BOYS TEAM (GOLDEN EAGLETS):

Manu Garba (Head Coach)
Nduka Ugbade
Jolomi Atune Ali
Bunmi Haruna (Scouting)
Abideen Baruwa Olatunji (Goalkeepers’ Trainer)

U15 BOYS TEAM (FUTURE EAGLES):
Alala Danladi Nasidi (Head Coach)
Haruna Usman ‘Ilerika
Ahmed Lawal Dankoli
Patrick Bassey (Scouting)
Ernest Salolome (Goalkeepers’ Trainer)

U13 BOYS TEAM:

Jolomi Atune Ali (Head Coach)
Jude Agada
Abdullahi Umar Tyabo
Adewale Laloko (Scouting)
Adeoye Onigbinde (Goalkeepers’ Trainer).

Read More: http://hotsportstv.com/nff-name-coaches-for-national-teams/