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Cristiano Ronaldo has earned the moniker ‘Mr Champions League’ as a result of his love affair with the competition.The debate over who is the better player between Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will stretch on for years to come, but there can be no arguing over who the No.1 in Europe’s premier club competition is.Ronaldo is the all-time leading goalscorer in the Champions League with 130 goals. He’s delivered so many special moments, such as his bicycle kick against Juventus or his comeback hat-trick against Atletico Madrid.
So there are no surprises for guessing who comes out on top in our list of the best Champions League players of the century.
In the latest edition of our Thursday top five series, we’re looking at the 5 players who have shone under the bright lights of the competition. Let’s get into it.
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Bayern’s success was built on a free-flowing attack that scored an incredible 43 goals in just 11 fixtures, a return which saw the Bundesliga side become the first team in history to lift the trophy having won each of their games in the competition. Kingsley Coman’s final winner also saw Bayern reach a landmark of 518 goals in total in the Champions League, and we’ve decided to look at where that figure places the newly-crowned European champions amongst the highest scoring sides of all-time. Here are the five highest scoring teams in Champions League history:

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From Ronaldo To Bale: Top 13 Famous Footballers Who Thrived After Changing Playing Positions. Sometimes, a player can go years without realising they’re better suited to playing in another position – as these 13 found out.As young footballers, most of us will have chosen the position of our favourite player and then stuck with it, however unsuccessfully.

Many of those who make it to a professional club find themselves moved by those who are paid to spot potential, but even then there are plenty of examples of players who make it right through to senior football before a manager sees attributes in them that are perhaps best suited to another position. There are also several examples of players who changed positions late in their career to adapt to their new, reduced skillsets.Here are 13 players who enjoyed successful switches at some point.

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Creative defenders have never been more in fashion and the Premier League is currently home to some of the very best in the business, the attacking threat provided by these backline stalwarts adding a different dimension to their side’s attacking play.

We’ve decided to look at the most productive defensive players of the season so far, here are the five defenders with the most chances created during the 2020/21 campaign to date:
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Antonio Conte’s Inter Milan have developed a strange fascination with signing former Premier League names, and Serie A as a whole has regularly raided England in recent years. Former Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool players have decided to head to Italy over the past 11 years. In fact, there have been so many that we’ve been able to put a full XI together, with every player in his proper position.

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The presence of a reliable goalscorer can often prove the difference between success and failure at the highest level, with the January transfer window offering clubs a chance to strengthen their attacking options.We’ve decided to look at some match-winning stars who may just be attracting interest from top-flight sides, here are five in-form forwards who should be on the radar of Premier League clubs:

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There are so many people that are ruled by the spirit of money. Whatever they do is clearly under the influence of money. A person who got money through deception or corruption cannot enjoy riches. Therefore, instead of pursuing money, begin to pursue God. He is your source for every good thing (Psalm 84:11).

If you are still crying over financial problem for example, know that you are still entertaining poverty. If you are tired of praying and fasting because your financial status has not changed, you are giving the enemy more power to attack and pollute you the more.

The devil is always expecting you to cry when you should be stronger. There is no condition without a lesson. The moment you are thinking of a native doctor for financial breakthrough, you would not enjoy the peace of God but tribulation.

Satan cannot give you financial grace without adding sorrow. At this junction, if you meet a strange person out of desperation for money, it is likely he suggests some witchcraft source for making quick money.

Many people get into financial troubles because they marry the wrong person. This is a situation when a person does not know how his money disappeared into the thin air. If you are once rich and you do not understand how your money went dried, you have to pray seriously. Time is running out

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A Marriage is the intimate union and equal partnership of a man and a woman. It comes to us from the hand of God, who created male and female in his image, so that they might become one body and might be fertile and multiply (See Genesis chapters 1 and 2). Though man and woman are equal as God’s children, they are created with important differences that allow them to give themselves and to receive the other as a gift.
According to the definition it stated that it is the union of two flesh coming together as one.
I will like to share you two true life stories, first one is about my own family you might count it as just a writeup but it real not a fiction.
In this two stories it will determine weather it a sin for a Christian man to married a Muslim woman or for a Muslim Man to married a Christian woman.
My dad comes from a Christian home while my mum comes from a Muslim home,not just a Muslim she was the first Muslim in her family to get married to a Christian even, she was the first in her family to convert to a Christian.
One day it comes into my mind and I determined to interrogate both my father and mother how come and how do day survived in their relationship till date since both of them are from different belief.
The day comes I walk up to my father while sitting beside my mum and I asked him the question that have been tormenting for over some months. I called on him dad and he replied my son and I proceed I knew my mum comes from a Muslim background and you are a Christian how manage do you got married to her? Both my mum and dad look at each other and they both laugh at me and my father replied my son you are the first person out of my children to asked such a question but I will explain everything to you and how it really happened.
He said not that it comes from my heart to get married to a Muslim woman but God know the best for every human kind. Cutting the story short he said your mum (I mean my mum ) do walked pass my work shop and I do have eyes on her but then I don't know she was a Muslim until I approach her.
She let me know that she was a Muslim but only God knows the best but hearing this I was so confused but I really like her then, anyway it took me a lots of time to get her confused and she accept my propose before we got married I went to her home town and let her people know but for they seen me day firstly disagreed but to God be the glory they accept and i married your mum both with her religion and she goes to mosque while I also went to church as well.
There was a day I went to mosque with her since we are serving same God it only the pronunciation of God name due to language that is different but things were not that ok for me because you knew Muslim mode of worshipping God was like and exercise (we both laugh) and when the Alfa make a calls it hardly for me to know what to do whether to bend or knee down.
But your mum really surprised me there was a day i came home so quickly from my place of work and I was been told your mum (my mum) went to church to pray hearing this I was so surprised.
From there she attended weekly programmed till she finally decided by her self to quilt going to mosque, my son I didn't force your mum to make such decision because I respect her and her religion but she make the choice herself. Could you believe your mum attended church program even more than me. But i make an agreement with her parent to let her celebrate Ileya with them and i found nothing bad at that since we Christian also celebrate Xmas.
My mum is from ado not ado Ekiti am talking of Ado situated at ogun state while my dad is from Ilaro.
Till date we still went to my mum home town for Ileya. First time I went with my mum i was so surprise with the way the people does things, It will be hardly for you to differentiate between the Muslim and the Christian.
There is small village at Ado namely Isalu that was the village my mum grew up at i noticed one thing when ever the Muslim were celebrating both the Christian and Muslim does it and same also when the Christian celebrate.The Imam of that village we sow seed of blessing or makes a contribution when any of the church in that village were doing anniversary or any important thing while the pastors also does same thing.
Seen this i was so surprise that if both the Christian and Muslim in Nigeria act this way Nigeria will be peaceful for life. Till now i and my younger and elder brother and sister cant do without going for the celebration even if my mum wishes not.
THAT WAS MY PICTURE ROCKING MYSELF IN JALAMIA AT MY MUM VILLAGE.
SECOND STORY:
In this story in will never mention a name because I will lobe to keep the identity of the victim.
There was a sister in the church I attended seriously she is a chorister even she is a choir master in my church. To cut the story short, she was approach by a Muslim brother according to what she said this brother was also loyal to his religion as well and both if them are well respected by the people living same area they lived at as well.
One day the Muslim brother approach the sister and tells her how he feels for her he let her know that he already make lot of findings about her and he knew the girls that she was a decent woman.
After letting her know of his feeling the sister replied brother am so sorry but I don't think it possible for me to go in relationship with you.
And he asked why? She proceed you knew am a Christian and my position at church and have makes up my mind that I will only get married to a Christian like me really I appreciate you for expressing your feeling to me but I hope you really understand my mode of rejection.
After she express her mind as well the brother cut in sister for me been a Muslim mean nothing and happy home is the best in life but she still stands on her words. After some month of disturb and he notice the Christian sister still letting him know that it impossible, he asked her what can I do then for you to accept me and she said to him can you convert from Muslim to Christian the brother disagreed but later he agreed because of the love she have for her.
To cut the story short he followed her to church programmed and he was know by the church members he even join the ushering department and due to his mode of devotions to church works and Envergelism he was made the head of the usher.
Brother was baptised and he was given a Christian name, after seven years of been in relationship sister agreed to married him, finally they got married seriously the wedding was so super even i can't explain all in written. But things turned around after three days after their wedding, brother Muslim wake up her wife that he wanted to have a talk with her and he said to her you knew I so much love you and she replied in positive tone (though he so much loved her that he does all thing for her and also care a lots for her) and he continue you knew I was a Muslim and a devoted one. He deep his hand into a bag and brought out quran, testibeu,kettle,(aage) mat and ijab and said to her this are for you as from now on since you are my wife you are converting to a Muslim.
She bursted into tears and ran to pastor house to explained the situation but pastor and elders at church replied her there is nothing we can do you have married and he his your husband and as it in the Bible man is the head of the home so you don't have any other choice than to accept and what God as join together let's no one put hands under.

Hmmmmmm I knew by now you already have an answer to my question. Let hear your opinion through your comment.

There have been some incredible contests between these two sides down the years, stretching back to the eighties. The Spanish side does have the upper hand over their English counterpart however, winning five times compared to United’s three wins, with four drawn games.

1. Man United 3-0 Barcelona

Uefa Cup Winners’ Cup quarter-final, 1983/84

Otherwise known as the day Diego Maradona came to town. If 2019’s meeting between these two sides was played on the backdrop of a relatively tame atmosphere, then their clash in 1984 arguably witnessed the loudest Old Trafford crowd ever.

Barcelona won the first leg at Camp Nou 2-0, and felt so assured of victory that they brought but a few supporters with them. That assisted in creating what former United left-back Arthur Albiston later called the most intense atmosphere he had ever experienced. “They kept up an incredible level of noise all through the game,” he

recalled to the Guardian five years ago.

As well as a two-goal lead, Barça also counted two of the best footballers in the world among their ranks — Maradona and Bernd Schuster — as well as World Cup winning manager Cesar Luis Menotti patrolling the touchline. Incidentally, Marcos Alonso, father of the

Chelsea full-back with the same name, featured in this fixture.

The Argentine number ten had very little effect in the game by all accounts, whereas Bryan Robson took it by the scruff of the neck by bringing the score level on aggregate with a brace. United won the encounter when Albiston himself crossed for Frank Stapleton to score their third of the night.

For United it was more than just a victory. Although they succumbed to Michel Platini’s Juventus in the last four, the quarter-final win signalled their long-awaited return to the top table of European football.

2. Man United 2-1 Barcelona

Uefa Cup Winners’ Cup final, 1990/91



Sir Alex Ferguson was in charge when United played their first European match after the ban was lifted, in 1990. The Reds beat Pecsi Munkas 2-0 in Manchester and 1-0 in Hungary, to set-up an all-British tie against Welsh Cup winners Wrexham.

Again the Reds kept two clean sheets, beating the Robins 3-0 at home and 2-0 away. United conceded their first goal of the competition against Montpellier, but still won 3-1 on aggregate before beating Legia Warsaw 4-2 over both legs of the semi-finals.

Hughes was the hero in the 1991 final in Rotterdam, scoring two goals in the 68th and 75th minutes against his former club Barcelona. Ronald Koeman clawed one back for Barça but to no avail as United won the Cup Winners’ Cup at their fourth attempt.

It was also their final attempt – the subsequent FA Cup triumphs, in 1994, 1996 and 1999, were topped by league titles and therefore the club qualified for and entered the Champions League instead - before UEFA abolished the competition in 1999

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When you open your heart to God wisdom and favor, everything else in your life is impacted. Not only will He reemerging your spiritual life, but there will be a transformation of your health, finances, and relationships as well.

This is why David could boldly say, “Those who seek the LORD lack no good things (Psalm 34:10). The only need we have is a “seek the Lord” need!

To David, this was more than a nice theory. Because he had drawn near to the Lord as his Good Shepherd, he lacked nothing (Psalm 23:1). And he was so confident of God’s ongoing favor in his life that he proclaimed, “Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

As I said in my first post that all psalm in the Bible have it own work only the understand and direction of the holy spirit that we needed.

Here are 7 psalm you must read when seeking for God blessing and favour:

PSALM 1:

Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.

PSALM 24:

The earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.

PSALM 23:

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

PSALM 112:

Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.

His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.

PSALM 118

Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! 118 For His mercy endures forever.

PSALM 121:

I will lift up my eyes to the hills from whence comes my help? My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth.

PSALM 123:

Unto You I lift up my eyes, O You who dwell in the heavens. Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters,As the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress,So our eyes look to the LORD our God,Until He has mercy on us

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Psalms has been the source of power to confront your enemies since ancient times and is still the only source of power to confront your problem till now. Reminding God's is promising words is a powerful way to win your battle, Because the Psalms is a written judgement.



All psalm in the Bible have it own functions but we need the holy spirit to guide us and lead us through.

The psalm is so powerful to the extends that the devil and evil spirit got panic or scared when used against them.

Note:

I want to let you know that not all the psalm in the Bible were written by David but David wrote mostly of the psalm in the Bible.

Here are the 13 psalm that can set you free from the hands of evil.

PSALM 24

Mostly we Christianity knew the psalm off hand but we just recite it just like memory verse.

PSALM 3

PSALM 7

PSALM 19

PSALM 17

PSALM 38

PSALM 58

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Lionel Messi



Appearances: 637

Goals: 552

Trophies: 9x La Liga, 6x Copa del Rey, 7x Supercopa de Espana, 4x Champions League, 3x UEFA Super Cup, 3x FIFA Club World Cup

As good as Xavi, Andres Iniesta and others have been for Barcelona, there has never been any doubt that the star of the show is Lionel Messi - a man regarded by many to be the greatest player the world has ever seen.

The list of records and statistics Messi has obliterated is far too long to list here - indeed by now the number of goalscoring milestones he does not hold must be shorter than the number he does.

Even a quick rundown of Messi's most impressive highlights is extensive, be it his ludicrous 91 goals in 2012, 73 goals in 2011-12, a run of scoring in 21 successive matches, winning the Ballon d'Or five times or the European Golden Shoe five times.

Messi has always been more interested in team awards than individual accolades, though, and he matches Iniesta as the most decorated player in Barcelona's history - a record he will surely break in the coming years.

Indeed, the fact that Messi is still just 30 is a frightening prospect considering he is already 300 goals clear of the next highest scorer in the club's history and just 130 appearances short of Xavi's record.

The Argentine has changed football entirely since his debut in 2004, scoring at least 40 goals in each of his last nine seasons, and there is surely no better example of loyalty, consistency and quality at the very highest level in football history, yet alone simply Barcelona's history.

2. Ronaldinho



Position – Forward

Years with Barcelona – 5 years (2003-2008)

Career Statistics

La Liga (2004-05, 2005-06)

Supercopa de Espana 2005, and 2006

UEFA Champions League 2005-2006

Ballon d’Or 2005

Ronaldinho was absolutely magical in Barcelona. He wore the classic No. 10 jersey and was one of the most skillful players of all time. His famous tricks included feint, no-look pass, stepover, and nutmeg. He received a standing ovation from Real Madrid fans for scoring two phenomenal goals in El Clasico at Santiago Bernabeu.

The Brazilian forward was instrumental in Barcelona winning UEFA Champions League in 2005-06. He had a world-class first touch with the ball and was the coolest player under pressure situations. Ronaldinho dazzled the fans with his smile and dance.

3. Xavi



Position – Midfielder

Years with FC Barcelona – 17 years (1998-2015)

Career Statistics

La Liga (1998-99, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2012-13, 2014-15)

Copa del Rey (2008-09, 2011-12, 2014-15)

Supercopa de Espana(2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013)

UEFA Champions League 2005-06, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2014-15

UEFA Super Cup 2009, 2011

FIFA Club World Cup 2009, 2011

Like his boyhood friend and teammate Carles Puyol, Xavi seemed destined to end his career with Barcelona but a transfer to Qatari side Al Saad in 2015 put an end to those ambitions.

Despite not having the fairytale ending many predicted, it takes nothing away from the legendary career the former midfielder had at Camp Nou and for almost two decades of his life, he distinguished himself with his performances in midfield for Barcelona.

Before 2008, Xavi was almost a regular midfielder but the arrival of Pep Guardiola in that summer catapulted him to cult-like status and he became the model upon which the Catalan's possession-based style of play was built.

Famously, the former Barcelona captain had said that a young Xavi was going to retire him, while Iniesta would retire both of them and in many ways, this was an indication that Pep saw something special in the two players even before he delved into management.

Xavi possessed pristine distribution, passing ability and technique to find spaces no one else saw and this made him the embodiment of the style of play demanded by Guardiola based on Cruyffian principles.

Following the retirement of Puyol, Xavi was named the permanent captain and he got the fitting sendforth his career deserved when he lifted the Champions League in his final game for the club to complete his second treble.

To date, he is the club's record appearance maker with 767 appearances in all competitions, winning 25 major trophies while he was also an ever-present figure in the Spanish sides that conquered all and sundry between 2008 and 2012.

Upon his retirement, he ventured into coaching and currently manages former side Al Saad, while he also reportedly turned down the Barcelona job recently.

4. Johan Cruyff



Johan Cruyff Barcelona Legend

Position – Forward

Years with FC Barcelona – 5 years (1973-1978)

Career Statistics

La Liga 1973-74

Copa del Rey 1977-78

Ballon d’Or 1971, 1973 and 1974

Johan Cruyff was one of the most influential figures in the history of football. As a player, he won 3 Ballon d’Or throughout his career. He inspired Barcelona to win La Liga for the first time since 1960. Cruyff led Netherland to the 1974 FIFA World Cup finals.

In the finals, he performed a feint which was later named ‘Cruyff turn’. His philosophy of Total Football had influenced many players and managers. Truly a great player Barcelona could ever have.

Am sure for ever in all Barcelona this man is unforgettable.

5. Andres Iniesta



Position – Midfielder

Years with FC Barcelona – 16 years (2002-2018)

La Liga ( 2004-05, 2005-06, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2012-13, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2017-18)

Copa del Rey (2008-09, 2011-12, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18)

Supercopa de Espana (2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016)

UEFA Champions League 2005-06, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2014-15

UEFA Super Cup 2009, 2011, and 2015

FIFA Club World Cup 2009, 2011, and 2015

An attacking midfielder who didn't need to score or assist to be the best player on the pitch. The type of player that comes along once every 50 years, a true phenomenon.

6. Carles Puyol

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Real Madrid have been blessed with some of the greatest players ever to don a pair of football boots so, as you can imagine, picking their best ever top ten was no easy task.

Los Blancos have won the European Cup a record 13 times, are one of the most decorated football clubs on the planet and were even named as FIFA's team of the century.

So you can only start to imagine the number of stars who have passed through the doors of the Santiago Bernabéu over the years.

1. Alfredo Di Stefano



Position – Midfielder

Years with Real Madrid – 11 years (1953-1964)

Career Statistics

La Liga (1953-1954, 1954-1955, 1956-1957, 1957-1958, 1960-1961, 1961-1962, 1962-1963, and 1963-1964)

European Cups (1955-1956, 1956-1957, 1957-1958, 1958-1959, and 1959-1960)

Copa del Rey 1962

Intercontinental Cup 1960

Ballon d’Or 1957, 1959

Super Ballon d’Or 1989

Alfredo Stefano is the greatest Real Madrid player of all time. He was the engine of Real Madrid for winning the first 5 European Cups. Nicknamed as “Blond Arrow”, Stefano is well-known for his achievements with Real Madrid. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He was a top-class striker who was skillful and had tactical abilities.

His major career highlight would be 7-3 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the 1960 European Cup final. It is one of the finest exhibitions of club football ever witnessed in Europe. Stefan died on 7th July 2014.

2. Cristiano Ronaldo



Position – Forward

Years with Real Madrid – 9 years (2009-2018)

Career Statistics

La Liga (2011-2012, and 2016-2017)

Copa del Rey (2010-2011, and 2013-2014)

Supercopa de Espana (2012, and 2017)

UEFA Champions League (2013-2014, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, and 2017-2018)

Uefa Super Cup (2014, and 2017)

FIFA Club World Cup (2014, 2016, and 2017)

Ballon d’Or (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017)

Ronaldo arrived at Real Madrid with a monster reputation as one of the deadliest strikers in the game and, unfortunately, with a history of long injuries.

He was, however, one of the jewels of Florentino Perez's first reign as president and helped the team to the league title in 2003.

One of the greatest performances of any player of the last decade was Ronaldo's hat trick at Old Trafford during the Champions League 2003.

Unfortunately, Ronaldo is one of the greatest to never have won the Champions League.

3. Francisco Gento



Position – Forward

Years with Real Madrid – 18 years (1953-1971)

Career Statistics

La Liga ( 1953-1954, 1954-1955, 1956-1957, 1957-1958, 1960-1961, 1961-1962, 1962-1963, 1963-1964, 1964-1965, 1966-1967, 1967-1968, 1968-1969)

Copa del Rey (1961-1962, 1969-1970)

European Cup ( 1955-1956, 1956-1957, 1957-1958, 1958-1959, 1959-1960, 1965-1966)

Intercontinental Cup 1960

Latin Cup 1955, and 1957

Explaining why Gento is on this list really takes only 1 number and two words: 6 European Cups. On the other hand, explaining his brilliance would probably take a whole book. It think it's best to stick to one paragraph.

Francisco Gento is in the debate for being one of the best left-wingers of all time. He had the pace to rival the modern day Ronaldos and Bales, the dribbling ability to put Messi to shame (or so it is claimed), and a crossing accuracy that would make David Beckham’s jaw drop. Known as the "Storm of the Cantabrian", Gento played alongside the likes of Di Stéfano, Raymond Kopa, and Ferenc Puskas to make Real Madrid the greatest team in the 20 history.

4. Ferenc Puskas

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The Premier League is full of high quality strikers, and of different types: target men who lead the line, speedy off the shoulder No.9s, forwards who drop deep and link play and those who like to drift wide into space before exploding into the danger zone.





Kapita G has taken a look at the current campaign, the performances and the output of Premier League frontmen and picked our top 10 of the season so far in 2019/2020

1. Sergio Aguero



Club: Manchester city

Full Name: Sergio Leonel Aguero

Date of Birth: 2nd June 1988

Place of Birth: Argentina

Nationality: Argentina

Playing position: Striker

Defenders look at me, see a short little kid, try to tackle me and then I’m off – see you later.”

If trying to tackle the Argentine is hard enough, stopping him from finding the net is near-impossible no player to have scored more than 100 times in the division has a better goals-per-game ratio.

Dennis Bergkamp may have scored the best goal of the Premier League era, as voted by supporters, but Aguero netted the most memorable. His late, late strike against QPR that sealed City the title in 2012 was one of English football’s most dramatic moments, and he's since added three more league winner's medals to his collection..

2. Jamie Vardy



Club: Leicester City

Full Name: Jamie Richard Vardy

Date Of Birth: 11th January 1987

Nationality: England

Position: Striker

Another entry, another Englishman. Although sadly for Southgate, this one has retired from international duty. It’s shame because Jamie Vardy’s current form would see him walk into any national team right now, such has been his prolificness in front of goal.

Vardy is a unique player in that status as a top Premier League striker did not arrive until relatively late in his career His confidence was summed up his hat-trick in Leicester amazing 9-0 thrashing of Southampton, and there is no sign of the 32-year-old slowing down.

Key stat: Vardy currently leads the race for the Golden Boot with 11 goals.

3. Harry Kane

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Luxury watches are some of the most sought-after and admired pieces of technology. Combining the best in craftsmanship, history, and design, watch prices can soar into the millions. From a $55 million colorful diamond wristwatch to a timepiece commissioned for Marie Antoinette in the 1700’s, we have put together a list of record-breaking timepieces. Let’s take a look at the top 10 most expensive watches in the world to date.



1. GRAFF DIAMOND'S HALLUCINATION, US$55 MILLION



Perfect for those who love things OTT, The Hallucination by Graff Diamonds is truly a statement piece. This watch is expensive for not as much as its inner workings, but the fact that it has 110 carats of extremely rare colored diamonds. According to the Graff Diamonds website, this design was worked upon by John Graff himself along with gemologists and craftsmen over thousands of hours.

2. GRAFF DIAMONDS THE FASCINATION – $40 MILLION



Known for their luxurious diamond jewelry items, Graff Diamonds created The Fascination watch, which contains 152.96 carats of diamond with a center diamond that is a 38.14-carat D Flawless pear shape. The center diamond detaches into a ring that can be worn separately.

PATEK PHILIPPE GRANDMASTER CHIME – $31 MILLION

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A winger is arguably the most stylish player on the pitch and they are players of great dribbling ability, frightening pace, and clever movement.





They score goals, make assists, and these players need to have great stamina as they have to cause damage upfield and also help the full-backs in defense. It was pretty difficult to pick out the top 5 wingers in the PREMIER LEAGUE based on their number of brilliant performances.

1. Sadio Mane – Liverpool



The Senegalese professional player plays as a winger for Premier League club Liverpool and his country’s National Team. Before joining Liverpool, he has played for other teams which include Southampton, Red Bull Salzburg, etc. With 290 appearances, he has scored a total of 115 goals both at the level of club and international teams.

Sometimes, with the spotlight on Mohammed Salah and Roberto Firmino, the sheer brilliance of Sadio Mane can be a little overlooked. But the Senegalese attacker who loves to operate on the left-wing is having another important campaign in Liverpool. Sadio Mane offers an added spark and thrust from the left side.

Jurgen Klopp insists “sometimes Mane is not aware of how good he is”. But opponents certainly do not make that mistake. Sadio Mane is the complete package- he packs a powerful shot, electrifying speed, and has good body balance. He is quite comfortable taking on defenders with his trademark going inside with the outside of his right boot, and bending the shot.

Liverpool is in contention for both the Premier League and Champions League titles this season, and as this could be another season of glory!

2. Muhammad Salah - Liverpool



The “Egyptian King” Mo Salah has torched defenses on the right wing with his remarkable pace, dribbling, and finishing ability. In just three seasons as a Red, the player has racked up 91 goals and 37 assists in 144 appearances.

The two-time Premier League top scorer and African Footballer of the Year played an integral role in Liverpool’s 2018/19 Champions League run. He’s on the way to helping the Red win their first Premier League title this year.

3. Raheem Sterling – Manchester City

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There are some advantages to a player with good height. You can score header easily or you can clear the ball while defending. Many think that tall players are not agile or they don’t have enough speed to cover the field. The fact is a tall player can influence the game very much.



This list includes the names of those players who are currently playing football for any club. Some football players in this list are well known among the fans whereas some are still unknown. So, let’s go and check out the list of tallest strikers players in 2020.

1. Paul Millar

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Left-backs are usually acclaimed for the technical proficiency they show in threatening opponents and teaming up with their teams’ attacking forces. Besides their primary role as a defender, a left-back pair up with attackers especially by delivering important crosses to them. So who is the best left back in the world right now?



1. Jordi Alba



Club : Barcelona

Jordi Alba began his career at Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy but was released during his youth. After showing Barca what they were missing while at Valencia though, Alba went back to Camp Nou in 2012 - and hasn’t looked back since.

In a team consisting of Lionel Messi, Frenkie De Jong and Antoine Griezmann, Alba isn’t the flashiest star on the team sheet, but his consistency over the past eight years has been astonishing, with Barcelona not really having a back-up for him last season. Alba has established himself as a formidable defender and an option in the final third that most clubs would take further forward, too; proving himself to be the complete full-back for club and country.

2) Andy Robertson



Club : Liverpool

Claiming the silver medal in our top 10 best left-backs list is a player who’s emerged from the third division of Scottish football to the heady heights of European glory.

Yes, it’s Andy Robertson.

The Liverpool man has had a rapid rise to prominence after Jurgen Klopp snapped up him up from Hull City in 2013 for an absolute steal of eight million pounds. Six years on and he’s played in two Champions League finals in two years, with one medal to his name.

Robbo was at his peak for the Reds last season, playing a massive role in their run to both the Champions League final and the title chase, with special mention to his performance in Liverpool’s 4-0 win over Barcelona.

3. Alex Sandro

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Being one of the tallest Goalkeeper is a vital attribute. Check out this amazing list of the top 6 tallest Goalkeepers in the world right now. You’ll be surprised to see some unknown names among the tallest football players in the world.



1. Simon Bloch Jorgensen



Height - 2.10 m (6ft 10.5)

Position - Goalkeeper

Country - Denmark

The tallest player in football and the tallest goalkeeper in the world is Simon Bloch Jorgensen who stands at a remarkable 2.10 m or six ft and 10.5 in. He is a Danish goalkeeper who spent his early career with Frem, FC Copenhagen, B.93, and B.1908. He has also played for clubs like Accrington Stanley and Whitehawk.

2. Kristof Van Hout



Height – 2.08m (6ft 10in)

Position – Goalkeeper

Country – Belgium

Kristof is one of the tallest footballers in the world standing at 6ft 10inch tall. Currently, he plays for Westerlo as a goalkeeper. Began his senior career at Willem II but made 0 appearances for his team. In 2011 he then moved to K.V. Kortrijk and spent the entire season as their first choice keeper.

The 33-year-old had also played for Delhi Dynamos FC in Indian Super League 2014-15 season making 14 appearances. A major career highlight was winning the Belgian Cup 2012-13. He secures the first spot on our list and is the tallest football player in the world.

3. Tomás Holy

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NEW YORK — Apple Music is launching its first radio show in Africa.The streaming platform announced Thursday that “Africa Now Radio with Cuppy” will debut Sunday and will feature a mix of contemporary and traditional popular African sounds, including genres like Afrobeat, rap, house, kuduro and more.Cuppy, the Nigerian-born DJ and music producer, will host the weekly one-hour show, which will be available at 9 a.m. and U.K. Acts like Drake and Beyonc



The globally recognized deejay, who hosted a TV series Cuppy Takes Africa, said via a press release, “There are so many rich textures and sounds in Africa and the time is now for the world to embrace our diversity. in recent years. It will be entertainment at its best, Cuppy style!”



Apple Music’s announcement comes the same week Universal Music Group said it was launching Def Jam Africa, a new division of the label focused on representing hip-hop, Afrobeat and trap talent in Africa. do not remove Get Started Back

African music and artists have found success outside of the continent and onto the pop charts in both the U.S. Falling in love with music, she taught herself how to DJ at 16. She has been chasing her calling ever since. Promotional Rates were found for your code. EDT. and U.K. Acts like Drake and Beyoncé have borrowed the sound for their own songs, while performers like South African DJ Black Coffee as well as Davido, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid and Mr Eazi — all with roots in Nigeria — continue to gain attention and have become household names.



Apple Music’s announcement comes the same week Universal Music Group said it was launching Def Jam Africa, a new division of the label focused on representing hip-hop, Afrobeat and trap talent in Africa. Support Local JournalismNow, more than ever, the world needs trustworthy reporting—but good journalism isn’t free. Each and every week I’ll be bringing a dynamic guide to discovering and celebrating the biggest and best sounds from across Africa.”



Cuppy was born in Lagos. EDT."The show represents a journey from West to East and North to South, but importantly a narrative of Africa then to Africa now," Cuppy in a statement.African music and artists have found success outside of the continent and onto the pop charts in both the U.S. and U.K. Contribute “The show represents a journey from West to East and North to South, but importantly a narrative of Africa then to Africa now,” Cuppy in a statement.

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The following list contains the names of the top 5 shortest basketball players who pushed themselves beyond the NBA limits and lived up their dreams. Although they were greatly disadvantaged by their height, still, they played professional Basketball at the international level. Even after retirement, a few of them became coaches and training managers. The stories of these 10 players will motivate and energizes your souls to liven up your dreams. Let’s have a look at the shortest NBA players in 2020.



1. Name : Muggsy Bogues



Date of birth : (January 9, 1965)

Country : USA

Club : Bullets, Hornets, Warriors,

Height : 5’3″

Who else but Muggsy could be at the No. 1 spot? Muggsy Bogues is the shortest player in NBA history, listed at 5’3”. He was drafted 12th overall by the Washington Bullets in 1987 and played later played for the Hornets, Warriors and Raptors.

Using his size to his advantage, Muggsy was considered a great passer and stealer. Muggsy only averaged 7.7 PPG, but notched an amazing 7.6 APG. He even recorded 39 blocks in his career, one of them against Patrick Ewing of the New York Knicks.

As these pint-sized (relative to the NBA) players have proven, individuals can succeed in a league that strongly favors size. While height is not something you can change, heart and dedication prove just as important.

2. Name : Earl Boykins



Country : USA

Date of birth : (June 2, 1976)

Club : Nets, Cavaliers, Magic, Clippers, Warriors, Nuggets, Bucks, Bobcats, Wizards, Rockets

Height : 5’5″

Though he would have “towered” over Muggsy by a whole 2 inches, Boykins might grab the honor of being the smallest NBA player ever; he weighed only about 133 pounds in his playing days.

Despite his slight frame being a little out of place in such a physical game, Boykins is the shortest player in NBA history to ever score more than 30 points in a game.

3. Name : Mel Hirsch

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Aston Villa will also host Sheffield United on June 17, and then all teams would have 29 matches played and be on level terms heading into the weekend. The announcement came after a vote from shareholders. Two games will be played on June 17, a Wednesday, including Manchester City vs Asenal. The initial news of the game's postponement came before Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for COVID-19.



Premier League clubs returned to training earlier this month and voted to allow contact training this week. In a more compact table than usual, there are just 16 points separating the drop from midweek football next season, so most teams will need to feature their best talent to assure themselves of their goals to finish the campaign.

And in terms of European competition, the last 16 second-leg matches in the Champions League and Europa League are set to be played between 6 and 8 August. The City vsvs Asenal ,The league announced Thursday that it will resume play on June 17. Arsenal game is a make-up from a prior matchday that was set to be completed right before the coronavirus outbreak. Uefa will discuss the plans at an executive committee meeting in June before a decision is made.

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The UEFA Champions League is no doubt the premier competition in the European footballing calendar. Featuring the creme-de-la-creme of European football, the UEFA Champions League demands the utmost best from the players in their quest to usurp the others in order to be crowned Europe’s finest.



Since its inception in 1955 as the European Champion’s Clu Cup or simply the European Cup, the tournament was rebranded as the modern and more boisterous equivalent a the ‘UEFA Champions League’ and has gone on to see legends of the game past and present pull off the jerseys o many famous clubs and provide plenty of wonderful action. From great goals to multiple titles, to jaw-dropping comebacks, the tournament has shown it all to us in differe shades.

Winning the UEFA Champions League is considered the utmost honor but there have been certain teams who have been on the unlucky side of defeat more than the others. Today we rank the top five clubs with most losses in the Champions League finals.

5. Atletico Madrid – Three times (1974, 2014, 2016)



Atletico Madrid have been one of modern football’s best tales of resurgence. A team that were considered capable pulling an upset, with shrewd business and a committed manager and squad, they have managed to become one of the most feared teams in Europe.

Under current coach Diego Simeone Atletico have become a force to be reckoned with and just not another pushover clu But the Rojiblancos have had one eluding piece of silverwar in their cabinet which has been the Champions League due to their failure to overcome the final stage. They are yet to win a title having lost once way back in 1974 to a Franz Beckenbauer led Bayern Munich and lost two close finals to city rivals Real Madrid in 2014 and 2016.

#4. AC Milan four times (1958, 1993, 1995, 2005)



Aside from Real Madrid, no club has reached the final more often than AC Milan. The club’s last loss in a final came in that epic match in Istanbul against Liverpool.

The Rossoneri haven’t been back to a final since winning it all in 2007, when Kaká led the tournament with 10 goals and Filippo Inzaghi scored twice to beat Liverpool in the final.

3. Bayern Munich Five times (1982, 1987, 1999, 2010, 2012

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