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Switzerland had it coming. They were wasteful in front of goal and got punished.

Unlimited22:
Wasn't that offside

It looked off to me na why I shock say dem keep the call.

PK and Embolo scores!

Looks offside but Qatar GK got himself knocked out there.

iamoyindamola:
And that's one of arteta key lookout in a player, that's why martinelli can't go wrong with him

Then make we kukuma leave am for Juve wen him dey jeje.

iamoyindamola:
Yildiz can create and score

Yildiz will be a great addition to our squad. Direct player who attacks every space in front of him, can assist and has an eye for goal.

Only draw back is that can’t defend oh! He doesn’t tract back oh! No be tomorrow now una go come dey expect am to dey play haramic football or position to park trailer.. E no sabi dat one oh!

iamoyindamola:
Fifa shouldn't have awarded US right to co-host the WC then
This is supposed to be football festival
Even Qatar were calm on their laws because they will be hosting different people and cultures

Na greed..The hosting rights for this WC was awarded as far back as June, 2018 I believe. Trump's first presidency was between 2017-2021 while his 2nd started in Jan 2025.

We saw this play out during the CWC last summer! I mean, everyone saw this coming, so I struggle with the outrage. Did anyone think it would change because of the WC? Naaaa.

raumdeuter:
Thats what I advocate. Any Intel that you cant get within 30mins he should give the Intel to his maker

Na inside bush we go resolve everything no need bringing to public

It is a disservice to our armed forces abeg and it needs to stop. I don't know how you motivate your soldiers or get recruits to join the army when terrorists come back alive and are reintegrated.

As how na?

izzou:
Qatar didn't do half of what the US have done in this WC, and yet the West cried and groaned like the Israelites of old.

What of hundreds of CIV supporters that were denied entry? Na terrorism links too?

The list of referees wasn't generated last week. Wouldn't it have been better to strike out his name from the start, than making him jump on a flight, only to be humiliated at the airport....I mean, this is AFRICA'S BEST REFEREEE.

You're still right about the "US has the right sha"

Nwannem, you see, the policy of every government agency/ department mirrors the direction of the President in power, irrespective of party allegiance. Trump's position on immigration isn't new, his campaign was built on that and he has not wavered. Whether it is right or wrong is immaterial at this point. He promised sweeping immigration reforms and that is what he has been doing, it is what got him the votes. We don't know what Qatar's position or direction is when it comes to immigration so we can't compare. FIFA had the choice to withdraw hosting rights if they did not agree with Trump's immigration policies, they knew it would affect the competition but of course, it is all about the money for them.

If you now know Trump is tightening up immigration to the US, imposing more restrictions on every visa category then it should be easy to see that 100s of supporters from a developing nation like CIV are fight risks. He is working hard to deport as many immigrants as humanly possible and you think he will approve 100s of visas for supporters who have a high risk of absconding immediately they touch the US? No naaaa! This is all about policy. Ask yourself, what is the new immigration policy between CIV and the US? At least for Nigeria we know there are now bonds attached to several visa categories.

The title "AFRICA's BEST REFEREE" has absolutely 0 implication when it come to intelligence gathering, especially if it is linked to terrorism. Intelligence gathering is ongoing, it never ends. The timing of their decision is immaterial again, as long as it prevents him from entering the US. Like I said, does it mean they are right, No but they have just enough to avoid taking such risks. The US is at war, it will do any and everything to be proactive and most of those decisions are not going to be popular.

It is what it is!

raumdeuter:
Thomas Partey, denied access to Canada and not available for Ghana opening game at the World Cup

Thomas Partey, denied access to Canada and not available for Ghana opening game at the World Cup

https://x.com/i/status/2065479786869268636

Do we blame Trump as usual

Originally, when I saw the news of the ref that was denied entry, I wasn't sure how to interpret it but I knew I needed to wait for the DHS's explanation and to be honest, I am satisfied with their reason. The US is well within it's right to deny anyone with suspicious ties/ links to terrorism. Does it mean they are right? No but why take the risk if there is intelligence that supports it.

With Partey, they (Canada in this instance) have gone too far and it's a shame people have made themselves the law/ courts. He pleaded not guilty and the trial is not until next year, so what is all this nonsense? First England say they won't extend a handshake to him and now this! If I am Ghana, if England choose not to shake Partey, then the entire team will not shake hands with England. This rubbish needs to stop.

He is innocent until proven guilty, this doesn't support any action he may have taken or not taken but allow the courts do their job.

CrystalTiger:
Honestly soldiers serving in Borno need to go home...This is wickedness from the entire Borno people..

If I be soldier, I am ending any bandit I encounter. I am not giving anyone a chance to repent.

This is an insult and a big slap on the faces of the soldiers, their wives, kids, parents, siblings and friends.

South Korea pressing hard for the opening goal.

Kilishihunter:
Mexicans can be pretty racist too reason why I'm surprised. Argentina already have enough talent from the white immigrants and natives so I doubt we'll probably see a black man in their colours

100%.

They can be even worse because they will hide behind Spanish to say some of the worst things about black people.

I had an experience wen shock me enter bones, not directed at me though but I was in the space.

My guy (Black) who is fluent in Spanish overheard their horrible/ nasty conversation about a black family while we were in a Hispanic store and boy did he unload on them! He did not spare them.

They never thought he understood what they were saying. Omo dem beg the guy tire make e no report them to their oga.

OneDollarSalary:
Roland, how far. Are you watching any live when played over there?

Baba I dey. Round 32 when Les Bleus make it.

Group stages did not work with schedule/ plans.

iamoyindamola:
Naso e hot reach

We go use any excuse to sell market.

You wan play sport for 90 minutes without advert in the US?

Dey play...

Hydration break..

We no fit play any sport without TO. We need to sell market

R. Carlos and Cafu..I sight una

iamoyindamola:
This William Sabi die

Make e no be d same Williams wen no fit complete small half-turn.

Pesin wen him waist too stiff.

Awon werey wan play from back, Williams can't complete a simple half turn leads to a TO.

Quinnones opens scoring for Mexico!

This Ime Okon guy gats be Naija guy or get Naija roots

raumdeuter:
We call it Ito suga (Sugar urine). And that is killing a lot of people. The solution to diabetes is diet. First you cannot be overweight. With diabetes one of the solutons is to lose weight. Which is why GLP1 medications that are designed to treat diabetes first make you lose weight which people now use mainly as weight loss drugs

Our diet in Africa is starch and carb, which is always converted to glucose.

Many people had diabetes and the only signs they saw was foot injuries not healing which many will claim its the devil

Also, I tell people, the older you get, I'd say over 40, the slimmer/ lighter you should get because your bones can't support as much weight as we get older. Once you are at 40, start making intentional effort to maintain a very healthy weight and that comes down to what and how you eat/ drink. The slimmer/ lighter, the better at or over 40 for men.

TemporaryHansel:
The rate people are dying to breast cancer in this country is something else.

What is happening? lately all these illnesses that we hardly heard about like 15-20 years ago, are now devastating everywhere in Nigeria.

There was a lot of misdiagnosis/ underdiagnosis (Still happening now) in the past because of a lack of clinical technology, practices and education. A lot of people died from cancer in the past but were never diagnosed. Improved public awareness on Cancer and proactive testing has also helped and that is what we want. You want these illnesses, particularly terminal ones to be talked about. Infact, until recently, people thought Cancer na Big Man sickness, so you can imagine the number of poor people who have died from Cancer.

It's like diabetes, in the past, we did not know much about it and many of our relatives and friends died from it and we called it 'Oria mamiri" (excessive urination) or other names and attributed it to other things. Our diet in Nigeria is carbohydrate heavy and the consequences over time are dire. Today, we call it Oria Shuga. With more education, free testing, improved clinical technology, particularly in testing and diagnosis, we now know it may be the reason why Dee Apama lost his sight or lost a leg from amputation after a small foot injury.

Is this going to be the highest scoring Stanley Cup in NHL history? These guys can’t stop scoring.
Hurricanes 3-2 Knights

iamoyindamola:
Long may their woes continue

It's like juju

BlueRayDick:
They are doing that because they know how terrible Nigerian legal/judicial system is.

The Landlord can actually sue with the case lasting at least 4 years in court. When the judge eventually pronounces judgment for the Landlord to be compensated to the tune of millions, the state government may still spend years and not pay the compensation/damages.

I remember the late Yoruba actor; Baba Suwe who was arrested by NDLEA on suspicion of drug trafficking at the airport. He was given laxative which was to make him stool the alleged drugs in his system after being detained for hours. Eventually he never stooled any drug and there was no evidence he was trafficking drugs.

He later sued the NDLEA for the embarrassment and defamation of Character. The case lasted years and he was eventually awarded about N1m by the court which is to be paid by NDLEA. Years after the case when the actor was deceased, it was discovered that he had not received the compensation before his death.

It means it is one thing to win a government agency in court and it is another thing for them to pay you as directed by the law court. Na why most people no dey bother sue government for this country.

The annoying part is that there is no court order, just wake up once day and bulldoze someone's house. I mean, even if there is an existing law, there has to be a process for the application of the law. Our lack of strong institutions is a big problem for this country. We are just winging this thing called Nigeria at this point.

MorataFC:
I think the challenge lies in the diversity of many gods. For example, in Yorubaland alone, there are worshippers of Ogun, Oya, Obatala, Ifa, Osanyin, Sango, and many others. An Ogun worshipper will not bow to Oya goddess, while a Sango worshipper may not observe the same forms of worship associated with Obatala.

And these are just a few examples from the Yoruba people lànd ooo, I haven't even touch on the traditional beliefs of the Igbo, Hausa, and other ethnic groups. So with such diversity, it would be extremely difficult to establish a single mode of worship unless everyone willingly agreed to one, which is likely not possible.

Yea, the duplicity of the religion makes it difficult to manage when it comes to the application of the law.

iamoyindamola:
I doubt it's performance wise, they qualified for UCL
May be off field issues

The snake has been fighting his best players, exiling some to the point the dressing room became toxic.

Q. Timber had a fallout with the snake and was frozen out of the team before subsequently joining Marseille.

iamoyindamola:

I knew this will trigger their insecurities and it did not fail

iamoyindamola:
Sacking the head of medics looks somehow
He didn't run our players to the ground na

Exactly! We have found a way scapegoat someone again. My main issue with Arteta has always been a lack of accountability and here we are again.

There is nothing the medical team can do if a coach fails to properly rotate and manage his squad.

A40:
Why? Wetin Knicks do you??

Wemby should have gotten a Flagrant one or two for nearly pushing Brunson head of his neck for one. There was a time Harper was on the court and the Spurs had 6 men on the floor. That's an instant tech. Somehow the refs missed it. Plus a lot of ticky tack fouls.

Let's be honest. A finals sweep does nothing for the NBA. This thing is one big TV show, that is why ratings matter and they keep track of it they tweak and certainly make things interesting and it was glaring

Now to KAT and Brunson. I mostly agree but is it Brunson fault that KAT is not aggressive and demanding the ball? I think the Knicks are at the best when their offense is egalitarian. Not just KAT, Anunoby is another efficient scorer that should be getting more touches. They are going back to old habits of over Brunson reliance and it's on Mike Brown to nip that in the bud quickly

Still I think we saw a reverse home cooking. If the refs did their jobs the Knicks would be 3-0 up

I bleed Green, the Knicks are like a last born that thinks himself a first.

This has been a physical series and the refs have allowed them play throughout the series until the end of the 3rd when they started calling those ticky tack fouls, particularly against the Spurs. The only thing we have realized now is that the physicality favors the Spurs and suddenly Brown is crying about FTs. Brunson foul baits players with the offensive foul nonsense. He sets screens in the worst places so he can get run into and a foul is called. What business does he have guarding Wemby if he wasn't trying to foul bait Wemby? I am glad Wemby batted him like a fly.

You can't get FTs if you don't attack the paint and the Knicks can't attack the paint because they are getting swamped once they cross into the Spurs half of the court. If they make it to the rim, the Spurs are contesting well and rebounding well. Coach Brown acknowledged the Spurs did a great job at keeping them away from the rim but in the same breath complain about FTs? That's lazy if you ask me. The Knicks also got away with a lot of home cooking. Why did Brown focus on the FT disparity only in the 2nd? Do you know how the disparity in the 1st? The Knicks had 14 FTA to the Spurs 8! The Knicks should be looking at the number of unforced errors that led to TO points for the Spurs and stop this whining about officiating.

You are making my point. The Knicks chose to play through Brunson in game 3 and it was evident in the way KAT was moved away from the paint to create ISO opportunities for Brunson. Issue is, everytime Brunson went on those ISO inside the paint, he is swamped and he can't see above the players so it leads to a TO. The Spurs are staying discipline and not biting on his pump fakes. He took way too many shots. If the offense runs through Brunson, the others don't eat, they get bored and cause stupid fouls, look no further than KAT and Bridges. Josh Hart had the most points he has ever had this series, do you know why? He was spaced out in the corner shooting 3. Brown needs to run the offense through KAT inside the paint. He can see above the crowd when doubled or tripled and that means he can make those passes.

A40:
Seems Adam Silver has put a call out that he don't want a sweep. Spurs have lived on the line

Naaaa.

The Knicks just need to stop forcing this Brunson thing. There is no game in this series where Brunson is going to be the best player on the court. Tonight he played desperately for the MVP with the number of shots he attempted.

They need to go back to what has worked and that is playing through KAT. He is their best player in this series and he needs his touches. He had over 20 shots attempt in the previous 2 games, guess how many he got today? 10!!!! If that doesn’t tell the story, I don’t know what does.

The Spurs have players who move their feet when guarding the key, in addition to lengthy wing spans that will continue to choke Brunson. He needs to give it up, this isn’t about him.

Just play through KAT! Wetin be my own, I don’t think I can live through a Knicks title.