Cristiano Ronaldo has not missed a step since moving to the Saudi League to join Al-Nassr and Chelsea are desperately in need of goals after a disastrous season.


Ronaldo has scored 14 goals in 18 appearances for Al-Nassr and the former Manchester United and Real Madrid goal machine remains in spectacular shape.

Chelsea on the other hand have struggled badly in every department this season, most especially, in front of goal. With the likes of Victor Osimhen and Harry Kane proving either ungettable or too expensive, CR7 could be a short-term option.

1. Ronaldo guarantees goals
No matter how you spin it, Cristiano Ronaldo has shown he can put the ball in the net. Chelsea are so bad in front of goal, they have only scored 37 league goals in 37 games this season.

Signing the Portuguese legend and surrounding him with creativity is almost a guarantee that the lack of goals will be a thing of the past

2. Excite the fans again

The Chelsea fans have had nothing exciting to look forward to since the first few weeks of Graham Potter’s reign. After the Todd Boehly-led £600m splurge on players, the team actually looks worse.

A signing like Cristiano Ronaldo will inspire the fans again and give them something to look forward to on match days.

3. New lease of life for Ronaldo
The 38-year-old certainly believes he is still the best player in the world and while the Saudi League continues to grow, there is nowhere better to show that he can still cut it than the Premier League.

Before his time at Manchester United was cut short (by his own doing) Ronaldo was coming off the back of a 24-goal season. He will believe he can replicate that.

4. Lack of European football means a less demanding schedule

Chelsea’s mid-table finish means no European football next season which could prove to be a blessing in disguise.

With one game a week, there is more time to work on tactics, train and give players adequate rest. Something Ronaldo would no doubt benefit from if he were to arrive.

Bottom line, Cristiano Ronaldo guarantees goals and this is a move Chelsea should consider making, at least in the short term.

Source: Pulse Sports

https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/4-reasons-why-chelsea-should-sign-cristiano-ronaldo-this-summer-2023052712191782677

After breaking multiple records in the league this season, Manchester City’s Erling Haaland has been names the Premier League’s Player of the Season
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland has been named the Premier League Player of the Season after his goals helps the Cityzens to a third consecutive league title.

Haaland rewarded for superb season
The Norwegian forward broke several Premier League records in his debut season in the league, including scoring a record 36 goals in the campaign.

Haaland’s incredible season has seen him become the top scorer in a single Premier League season since the league was incorporated in 1992.

He also holds the record for the most goals in all competitions by a Premier League player with his 52 goals in all competitions only bettered in English football history by Everton legend Dixie Dean’s 63 goals in the 1927/28 season.

Haaland favourite for more awards
Haaland beat teammate Kevin De Bruyne and six other contenders to the award including Arsenal’s duo of Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard, Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, Tottenham’s Harry Kane, and Newcastle’s Kierran Trippier.

The record-breaking Norwegian became the third Manchester City player in a row to win the award, succeeding De Bruyne’s 2020/21 win and Ruben Dias’ 2021/22 award.

Haaland’s incredible debut season in the Premier League means he will be a favourite for all the end-of-season league awards, and with Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League final, he could be the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or if the Cityzens get the better of Inter.

Source: Pulse Sports

https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/manchester-citys-haaland-named-player-of-the-season-2023052710255854963

Philip Solomon is among the Nigerian sports stars who hold Guinness World Records.

The Guinness World Record holder for the most skips on one foot in 30 seconds is Philip Solomon, a 17-year-old student at Oyemekun Grammar School in Akure, Ondo State.

On January 24, Solomon officially surpassed the previous record holder, Rasel Islam of Bangladesh, who had set a time of 145 skips in one foot in 30 seconds.

Most skips in 30 seconds on one foot
Guinness World Records officially confirmed the records on their website on Tuesday, four months after his attempt.

The organisation said that they confirmed the records after seeing the video, and Philip was honoured to attend a skipping world championship.

According to Guinness World Records,

"Philip was inspired by the previous holder of this record title, Rasel Islam, after seeing a video of their record attempt. He has been training to achieve the record and was honoured to attend a skipping world championship."


Ezekiel, who was in February named the world record holder for the most number of skips on one leg in a minute (265 skips), has added another Guinness World Record for rope skipping, bringing Nigeria's total to two.

Source: Pulse Sports

https://www.pulsesports.ng/other-sports/story/philip-solomon-17-year-old-nigerian-student-breaks-guinness-world-record-2023052508184555989

Chelsea interim coach Frank Lampard speaks on their clash against Manchester United.

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard assures that his team will take their match against Manchester United tomorrow seriously, despite the game having little consequence for their season.

The Red Devils host rivals Lampard's side tomorrow and will want to pick up at least a point to confirm Champions League qualification, but the Blues boss confirms they will not make it easy for them.

What Lampard said
Chelsea are currently 11th on the league table, and the best finish mathematically possible for them is 10th, as they are nine points behind Fulham in 9th with only two games to go.

However, the interim boss says his team will still be committed and determined to grab a win, as they did against champions Manchester City, despite losing the game 1-0.

He says they will approach the game similarly to the loss against Pep Guardiola's side and play with pride.

Meanwhile, Mykhailo Mudryk has received bashing from fans afer posting an indecent video of an old man working out in the gym.

The Chelsea winger, who is yet to find his footing since joining the Blues in January made post on Instagram of an old who shorts were not sitting well on his waist and exposing his butt.

Source: Pulse Sports
https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/we-will-play-man-united-how-we-played-man-city-lampard-2023052415444101688

Nigeria Super Eagles are set to miss out on another talented player as Eberechi Eze has been invited to the England Three Lions.

Nigeria has suffered a major blow in its pursuit of Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze to represent the country at international level after he received a call up from England.

Eze has been superb this season for the Eagles and has been rewarded with his first-ever international invitation to the Three Lions.

Nigeria to miss out on Eze
The Super Eagles have been on the trail of the talented attacking midfielder to wear the colours of Nigeria at international level.

But despite all the efforts to get him, it appears that Nigeria can now cut the chase following a maiden invite to the England national side.

Eze’s call-up will come as a big blow to Nigeria and Nigerians who have followed his progress from Reading in the Championship to the Premier League.

However, for the 22-year-old midfield star, the invitation will be seen as a reward for his hard work and excellent performance for the Eagles this season

He has scored 10 goals and assisted four more in what has been an impressive campaign for him in the Premier League.

Source: Pulse Sports

https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/eagles-midfielder-eberechi-eze-to-dump-nigeria-for-england-2023052414080709933

Georgina Rodriguez is the ultimate Wag of all Wags in football. However, rumours claim the gorgeous girlfriend of Cristiano Ronaldo only knows how to spend her man's money. In this article, we explore 15 truths about the most-followed Wag in football.

Georgina Rodríguez Hernández is the beautiful girlfriend and partner of the highest-paid athlete in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo who currently plays for Saudi Arabia league giants Al-Nassr is also one of the richest footballers in the world.

The 38-year-old Portuguese star has been known to keep a relatively low profile regarding his relationship life having previously dated Russian supermodel Irina Shayk.

Following their split in 2015, Ronaldo found love again and soon began dating Georgina Rodriguez a year later.

Since then, the couple has waxed from strength to strength as Gerogina has seen her fame and influence increase sporadically, especially on social media.

Being the girlfriend of the world’s most-followed man comes with its own special perks and its own fair share of scandals and rumours.

But so far, Georgina Rodriguez and Cristiano Ronaldo have managed to overcome their setbacks as they co-parent five children together.

In this article, we will be looking at some top facts among the most beautiful Wag in football, Georgina Rodriguez.

Georgina Rodriguez: 15 facts about Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning girlfriend
1. Who is Georgina Rodriguez?

Georgina Rodríguez Hernández is a Spanish social media influencer and model.

She is famous for being the captivating and glamorous girlfriend of Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.

Georgina and Ronaldo’s love story has never been a secret as the couple constantly show love to each other on social media.

Georgina Rodriguez has been constantly making headlines over the past few years, ever since she started dating Cristiano Ronaldo and has amassed a huge following on social media since her relationship with the Al-Nassr star.

Simply put, Georgina Rodriguez is the blueprint for most Wags in football today with regards to general branding and lifestyle.

2. Georgina Rodriguez is Spanish of Argentinian descent
Georgina Rodriguez was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to a Spanish-Argentine father and a Spanish mother originally from Murcia.

Her family, including an older sister, lived with her paternal relatives.

When Rodriguez was one year old, her mother decided she wanted to return to Spain, and the family moved to the northern Spanish city of Jaca in the Province of Huesca

3. How old is Georgina Rodriguez?

Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez was born on January 27, 1994.

As of May 2023, Georgina Rodriguez is 29 years old.

Pulse Sports reported that Georgina celebrated her 29th birthday this year in Saudi Arabia and shared a photo celebrating her new age with a giant white cake, Ronaldo, the children, and her loved ones.

The message along with the photosposted by the Spanish model read, "29 years old surrounded by people and people that I love with all my heart ♥️ Immensely grateful to God for everything.

"Thank you all for having dedicated a little bit of your time congratulating me and sending me so much love

4. How did Georgina Rodriguez and Cristiano Ronaldo meet?

Georgina Rodriguez met Ronaldo at a Gucci store in Madrid, where she was working as a shop assistant.

According to Spanish football newspaper AS, Rodriguez met Ronaldo at a Gucci store in Madrid, where she was working as a shop assistant.

"His height, his body, his beauty caught my attention. I was trembling in front of him, but a spark ignited," she said.

"I am very shy and perhaps this stirred me more in front of a person who, with one glance, had touched me deeply. Then after, the way Cristiano treats me, cares for me and loves me did the rest.’

It was after their first meet that she grew madly in love with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner and a relationship soon began.

Soon after, the pair started to be snapped by paparazzi together in public in late 2016. Most memorably, Ronaldo was caught in a wig and sunglasses in an attempt to disguise himself during a trip to Disneyland Paris later that year.

There was no real announcement of the relationship in photos posted on Ronaldo and Rodriguez’s Instagram accounts, but a year later, it became apparent that they had become an item.

Ronaldo’s relationship with Georgina is the most serious relationship he has had since breaking up with famous Russian supermodel Irina Shayk in 2015.

5. Georgina Rodriguez’s career before meeting Cristiano Ronaldo

Fame and Georgina Rodriguez had nothing in common prior to her relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo as the beautiful Spaniard worked a number of jobs before becoming a big-time social media influencer.

After moving to Madrid in 2013, Georgina began working in a Massimo Dutti store.

Then she moved to Bristol to work as an au pair and learn English.

Georgina later returned to the Spanish capital in 2016, when she got a job as a sales clerk in a Gucci store, where she met Cristiano.

The former Real Madrid star would often go shopping to the Gucci store and the boutique would close exclusively for him.

It is believed that she left her job at the store after rumours spread about her affair with Ronaldo, so she got a job at El Corte Ingles.

After the couple went public with their relationship, Georgina began working as a model and has since gone on to endorse multiple top-tier brands.

6. Georgina Rodriguez Career

Georgina reportedly made her commitment to modelling with the UNO Models modelling agency in 2017.

She has worked with a few of the branded and high-profile names in her career like Grazia, Men’s Health, Glamorous, and Yamamay and has also remained an ambassador for the bikini brand Pretty Little Things.

Georgina has also modelled for national-level magazines such as Vogue or La Gazzetta Dello Sport and has become one of the most followed Spanish women in 2023.

7. She is the most-followed Wag in football

Georgina’s relationship with Ronaldo has seen her social media following explode over the years.

She currently has nearly 50 million followers on Instagram, the same platform for which her partner is the most-followed human on the planet.

As of May 2023, Georgina Rodriguez is the most-followed Wag of footballers in the world.

8. She has attended a number of matches Ronaldo has played in

Georgina Rodriguez has been spotted at several games involving Cristiano Ronaldo, usually sitting beside and chatting to Cristiano Jr in the executive boxes.

She was on the pitch celebrating Ronaldo's Champions League triumph with Real Madrid in 2018.

She was also present on the pitch to celebrate Ronaldo’s first Serie A win with Juventus in 2019.

"Congratulations, my love, for being once more a CHAMPION. We love you," she wrote on her Instagram.

The 29-year-old model has also been there to support her partner at his award ceremonies, such as the FIFA Best Awards.

During the 2018 World Cup Georgina was spotted at Portugal's games, cheering on Ronaldo from the stands.

In their final group game against Iran she posted a photo of herself wearing a Ronaldo No.7 shirt with the caption: "Come on Cristiano. We love you".

She was also in attendance at Euro 2020 following Ronaldo's games along with the family at the pan-European tournament.



She also supported Cristiano Ronaldo during Portugal’s run at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Georgina Rodriguez was introduced to Al-Nassr fans when Ronaldo was unveiled to supporters in 2023.

9. Georgina Rodriguez has been with Cristiano Ronaldo for over 6 years

Pulse Sports previously reported that Ronaldo and Georgina’s relationship started in 2017, after the pair met at a Gucci store which the Spanish model was working at the time as a sales assistant.

Since then, Georgina admitted that her life drastically changed as she became globally famous as soon as she went into a relationship with the former Real Madrid star in what she has described as ‘love at first sight’.

10. She is not yet married to Cristiano Ronaldo

Although the pair have been dating since 2017, Ronaldo is yet to officially tie the knot with Georgina.

There are rumours that Ronaldo has already secretly wedded the 29-year-old Spanish model, but Georgina herself has dispelled those rumours while insisting that although she and the Al-Nassr star are legally yet to tie the knot, she still considers herself married to Ronaldo in the eyes of God.

However, Ronaldo revealed in an interview with Piers Morgan that he wants to marry Georgina but at a later date.

11. Georgina Rodriguez has two children for Cristiano Ronaldo

The couple would eventually become parents again after Georgina gave birth to her first daughter, Alana Martina.

On April 18, 2022, Georgina gave birth to twins, but the couple later announced via a statement that sadly one of the two babies died shortly after she put to bed.

"It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away. It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel," the couple wrote.

"Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.", a joint post from Georgina and Ronaldo read.

At the moment Ronaldo and Georgina are parents of five children including his eldest son - Cristiano Jnr.

12. She has a documentary series on Netflix

‘Soy Georgina’ or 'I Am Georgina' is a documentary on Netflix which chronicles a number of months in Georgina Rodriguez's life, giving a behind-the-scenes look into her life as Cristiano Ronaldo's partner.

The first season of the reality TV series was released in January 2022 and it features candid moments from Georgina's daily life as a mother and partner, as well as her work life involving modelling, dancing and business interests.

"Many people know my name," she says in the teaser clip for season one. "But few know who I am."

How does Georgina Rodriguez make her money?

Contrary to rumours in Spain that all she does is spend Ronaldo’s money, Georgina earns a pretty decent living as an influencer and an esteemed model, landing on the covers of a number of high-profile magazines.

She was also reported to have earned a six-figure sum to let cameras into her life for the Netflix series I Am Georgina.

So far, she has been featured in magazines like Elle, Harper’s Bazaar Spain, Diva E Donna Magazine and others.

Georgina reportedly shares property with Cristiano Ronaldo across Europe in Madrid and Barcelona plus property in Miami, Florida.

Georgina also receives a monthly figure of close to €100,000 from her partner Cristiano Ronaldo as her allowance.

This figure reportedly serves for “expenses and child care”, as Georgina is the person who is taking care of the kids while Ronaldo is away.

Georgina Rodriguez can also reportedly earn up to $100,000 per post on Instagram, making her one of the highest-paid influencers on the platform.

However, these earnings vary according to the company and campaign she promotes, as per sources.

14. How does Georgina Rodriguez spend her money?

It is no secret that Georgina and luxury are inseparable.

The Spanish model loves to spend her money on shopping for luxury clothing.

Pulse Sports reported that in Episode 3 of the second season of the Netflix series, ‘I am Georgina’, Georgina shares one of her usual shopping mornings with her audience.

During her last holiday in Sardinia, Georgina goes in the company of her friends, to one of the most commercial streets in the area to unleash her passion for clothes, accessories and jewelry.

15. She and Lionel Messi’s wife have endorsed Alo Yoga

Pulse Sports reported that Cristiano Ronaldo’s georgous girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez and Lionel Messi’s beautiful wife Antonela Roccuzzo have both endorsed popular Yoga clothing brand - Alo.

Antonela and Georgina are two of the most influential Wags in football and the Alo brand was quick to snap them up as their ambassadors.

Source: Pulse Sports
https://www.pulsesports.ng/lifestyle/story/georgina-rodriguez-amazing-facts-about-cristiano-ronaldos-beautiful-girlfriend-2023052312373713736

The Blues are seriously considering making a move for Victor Osimhen, but it will cost them a lot of money.

Chelsea have identified Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen as their number one striking target and are ready to break the bank for his services.

The Blues are looking for a top striker this summer in their bid to solve their goalscoring woes and compete for the big titles next season.

Osimhen fits the profile of the player Chelsea are looking for and they are ready to pay the top dollar for the Super Eagles star.

The 24-year-old has been one of the best strikers in Europe’s top five leagues this season following a record-breaking campaign with Napoli.

Osimhen has scored 28 goals and recorded five assists in 37 games for the Neapolitans this season.

The Super Eagles star played a vital role in Napoli’s first league title in 33 years, scoring 23 league goals, more than any other player in Serie A.

Osimhen also has five goals in the Champions League this season, although the Neapolitans were knocked out in the quarter-finals.

With Osimhen in unstoppable form, Chelsea believe he could be their next big name and are ready to pay the top dollar for his services.

According to Plettigoal, The Blues are ready to pay €110m and bonuses (₦54b) for Osimhen’s services, although Napoli want €150m.

However, Chelsea will have to sell players this summer to sign Osimhen this season. The Blues already spent over €600m on players but will need to sell this summer to buy so as not to fall foul of the financial play rules.

But it remains to be seen if Napoli will accept Chelsea’s potential for their prized asset. Osimhen still has two years left on his contract with Napoli, having joined the club from Lille for a club-record fee of €75m.

Source: Pulse Sports

Former Chelsea midfielder Florent Malouda has said that Romelu Lukaku's return to Chelsea could be good for the club but only if he apologises to the fans.

Romelu Lukaku returned to Chelsea in the summer of 2021 for £95million in what represented the final piece of the puzzle for then-manager Thomas Tuchel's Stamford Bridge revolution.

Lukaku's Chelsea nightmare
His return to Stamford Bridge was a colossal failure.

The Belgium international faded after a bright start and was eventually dropped by Tuchel following poor form and an explosive interview granted to Italian TV where he professed his love for the Serie A, and his desire to go back to Inter Milan.
After that disappointing first season back at the Bridge, Lukaku was allowed to move to Inter on loan where has somewhat rediscovered his scoring boots with 13 goals this season, largely playing a subdued role.

Malouda says Lukaku must apologise to Chelsea fans

Speaking with BoyleSports, former Chelsea winger Florent Malouda gave his thoughts on Lukaku's potential return to Chelsea.

"There are many issues to be fixed, but I would not mind Romelu returning to Chelsea because I believe that he can, and he will have something to prove.

"However, he can’t do it in the conditions that he previously left under - this is the reality. He has to improve his relationship with the fans for sure, because of the interview he gave two years ago when he was there.

Malouda continued, "I read comments saying Pochettino wouldn’t mind working with Lukaku, and this should give Romelu confidence.

"He is still a top player and he has proved that during his time in Italy. He has faced a lot of adversity and he still has some wrongs to correct.

"Chelsea need good players and are not playing in the Champions League, so they need players who want to be here. There are too many players who are looking elsewhere because they don’t feel like they are part of the project."

Lukaku is due to return to Chelsea at the end of the season and it remains to be seen if the 30-year-old has a long-term future at Chelsea under incoming manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Source: Pulse Sports

https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/lukaku-must-apologise-to-the-fans-or-stay-away-ex-chelsea-star-2023052312311659515

In this article, we will take a deep dive into the life of Super Eagles legend Kanu Nwankwo with special attention on his Profile, Age, Salary, Net Worth, Wife, House, Cars, Pictures, Heart Foundation and Latest News.

Kanu Nwankwo Biography
Kanu Nwankwo is a former professional football star that played for the Super Eagles of Nigeria and club sides including Iwuanyanwu Nationale (now Heartland FC), Ajax, and Arsenal. He is regarded as a legend of the Nigerian national team and Arsenal FC.

Kanu enjoyed a hugely successful career, winning the UEFA Champions League, the English Premier League, and the Olympics amongst many other titles. Now retired, Kanu has turned his attention to business, philanthropy and ambassadorial activities as he is now a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

'Papilo' as he is affectionately referred to was born on August 1, 1976, and has built a reputation as one of the greatest and most impactful African players of all time.

Kanu Nwankwo Profile
Full name: Kanu Nwosu Christian Nwankwo

Birth date: August 1, 1976

Nationality: Nigerian

Place of birth: Owerri, Nigeria

Age: 45 years old (as of June 2022)

Current club: Retired

Height: 6ft 6in

Marital status: Married

Salary: Retired

Net worth: £7.49m

Instagram: @kingkanu4

Twitter: @papilokanu

10 interesting facts about Kanu Nwankwo
1. Kanu Nwankwo was born on August 1, 1976, in Owerri, Imo State in Nigeria and is 46 years old as of May 2023. He is a native of Abia State in southeast Nigeria and a member of the Aro sub-group of the Igbo ethnic group. According to Wikipedia, his name Nwankwo means "Child born on Nkwo market day" in the Igbo language

Kanu Nwankwo's career
2. Kanu Nwankwo got his footballing education from Nigerian clubs Federation Works and Iwuayanwu Nationale (now Heartland FC). These clubs led to him representing Nigeria at the 1993 U17 World Cup where he was the joint-top scorer with five (5) goals.

3. Kanu's U17 World Cup success brought Ajax knocking with the Dutch club paying €200,000 for his services in 1993. At Ajax, Kanu won the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup, and the UEFA Intercontinental Cup all in 1995. He also won three consecutive Eredivisie titles between 1994 and 1996 before leaving in 1996.

4. Kanu had a brief spell at Inter Milan that was more notable for the discovery of his heart defect and subsequent operation and recovery that saw him not play football for about 8 months.

5. In 1999, Kanu finally left Inter Milan to join Premier League side Arsenal to play under Arsene Wenger. At the Highbury Stadium then, Kanu acquired the tag of a 'super sub', often coming on from the bench to score important goals.

Kanu was part of the Arsenal 'Invincibles' squad of 2003/04, as well as winning the Premier League in 2002 & 2004, the English FA Cup in 2002 & 2003, and the FA Charity Shield in 1999.

6. In 2004, Kanu left Arsenal and joined West Bromwich Albion on a free transfer, taking in two years at The Hawthorns. His last major club was at Portsmouth where he spent another six (6) years before hanging up his boots in 2012.

Kanu Nwankwo's individual awards
7. Kanu had a stellar football career in which he won several individual awards ranging from his time with the national teams to club sides such as Ajax, Inter Milan, and Arsenal.

Amongst Kanu's awards are two African Footballer of the Year awards (1996 & 1999) and two BBC African Footballer of the Year awards (1997 & 1999).

8. While Salary data for when Kanu Nwankwo played football is hard to come by, the Nigerian international was consistently one of the high earners at the clubs he played due to his obvious talent and impressive performance.

At Inter Milan, Kanu's salary was reportedly £40,000 a week. On moving to Arsenal in 1999, he reportedly took a pay cut to a £12,000 weekly salary.

After proving himself, Kanu signed a new contract at Arsenal in 2000, which reportedly saw his salary increase to £25,000 a week.

What is Kanu Nwankwo's Net Worth?
9. After a successful career financially, Kanu remains one of the richest footballers due to the money he earned while playing and other investments.

Kanu Nwankwo's net worth is estimated to be about £7.49m. The former Super Eagles star has a host of investments, especially in Real Estate.

Kanu built a ₦400M hotel in Owerri as well as another 4-star hotel called The Hardley Apartments on Victoria Island in Lagos. He is rumoured to also have a chain of hotels in Dubai.

Kanu Nwankwo's Wife Amara Kanu
10. Kanu Nwankwo got married to Amarachi Kanu on June 26, 2004. Amara Kanu is an interior designer, author, and fitness & wellness coach.

Amara Kanu was born in Owerri, Imo State on May 27, 1986, and hails from the Igbo tribe of Nigeria. She got married to Nwankwo at the tender age of 18 years.

The couple are blessed with three children, two boys and a girl. Their first child Sean Chukwudi Kanu was born on February 14, 2005, and the second, Iyang Onyekachi Kanu was born on April 3, 2008.

Their youngest child and only daughter, Pinky Amarachi Kanu was born in February 2012.

Kanu Nwankwo House & Cars
Kanu Nwankwo is not one to boast or show off his wealth as the former Super Eagles player seems to shun showing off too much affluence on social media.

However, it is believed that Papilo owns a ₦150m mansion at Opebi, Lagos State where he presumably stays. The former Arsenal star is also thought to have houses in his hometown Arochukwu and Ikoyi, Lagos.

Kanu Nwankwo Social Media
Kanu Nwankwo is fairly active on social media with Instagram and Twitter accounts that he posts on from time to time.

The former Super Eagles star mostly posts about his Academy, off-field sports, philanthropy, business, and some throwbacks of his playing days.

He is of course still a fan of Arsenal and regularly posts about the Gunners.

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In this article, we will take a deep dive into the life of Super Eagles legend Kanu Nwankwo with special attention on his Profile, Age, Salary, Net Worth, Wife, House, Cars, Pictures, Heart Foundation and Latest News.
Kanu Nwankwo Biography
Kanu Nwankwo is a former professional football star that played for the Super Eagles of Nigeria and club sides including Iwuanyanwu Nationale (now Heartland FC), Ajax, and Arsenal. He is regarded as a legend of the Nigerian national team and Arsenal FC.


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Kanu enjoyed a hugely successful career, winning the UEFA Champions League, the English Premier League, and the Olympics amongst many other titles. Now retired, Kanu has turned his attention to business, philanthropy and ambassadorial activities as he is now a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

'Papilo' as he is affectionately referred to was born on August 1, 1976, and has built a reputation as one of the greatest and most impactful African players of all time.

Nwankwo Kanu is arguably Nigeria's most decorated footballer ever
Nwankwo Kanu is arguably Nigeria's most decorated footballer ever
Kanu Nwankwo Profile
Full name: Kanu Nwosu Christian Nwankwo

Birth date: August 1, 1976

Nationality: Nigerian

Place of birth: Owerri, Nigeria

Age: 45 years old (as of June 2022)

Current club: Retired

Height: 6ft 6in

Marital status: Married

Salary: Retired

Net worth: £7.49m

Instagram: @kingkanu4

Twitter: @papilokanu

Super Eagles legend Nwankwo Kanu turns 46 [Photos]
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Super Eagles legend Nwankwo Kanu turns 46 [Photos]
10 interesting facts about Kanu Nwankwo
1. Kanu Nwankwo was born on August 1, 1976, in Owerri, Imo State in Nigeria and is 46 years old as of May 2023. He is a native of Abia State in southeast Nigeria and a member of the Aro sub-group of the Igbo ethnic group. According to Wikipedia, his name Nwankwo means "Child born on Nkwo market day" in the Igbo language

Kanu Nwankwo's career
2. Kanu Nwankwo got his footballing education from Nigerian clubs Federation Works and Iwuayanwu Nationale (now Heartland FC). These clubs led to him representing Nigeria at the 1993 U17 World Cup where he was the joint-top scorer with five (5) goals.

3. Kanu's U17 World Cup success brought Ajax knocking with the Dutch club paying €200,000 for his services in 1993. At Ajax, Kanu won the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup, and the UEFA Intercontinental Cup all in 1995. He also won three consecutive Eredivisie titles between 1994 and 1996 before leaving in 1996.

Nwankwo Kanu enjoyed success at Ajax
Nwankwo Kanu enjoyed success at Ajax
4. Kanu had a brief spell at Inter Milan that was more notable for the discovery of his heart defect and subsequent operation and recovery that saw him not play football for about 8 months.

Kanu Nwankwo's time at Inter Milan did not go according to plan
Kanu Nwankwo's time at Inter Milan did not go according to plan
5. In 1999, Kanu finally left Inter Milan to join Premier League side Arsenal to play under Arsene Wenger. At the Highbury Stadium then, Kanu acquired the tag of a 'super sub', often coming on from the bench to score important goals.

Kanu was part of the Arsenal 'Invincibles' squad of 2003/04, as well as winning the Premier League in 2002 & 2004, the English FA Cup in 2002 & 2003, and the FA Charity Shield in 1999.

Kanu Nwankwo was a cult hero at Arsenal
Kanu Nwankwo was a cult hero at Arsenal
6. In 2004, Kanu left Arsenal and joined West Bromwich Albion on a free transfer, taking in two years at The Hawthorns. His last major club was at Portsmouth where he spent another six (6) years before hanging up his boots in 2012.

Kanu Nwankwo won the FA Cup with Portsmouth
Kanu Nwankwo won the FA Cup with Portsmouth
Kanu Nwankwo's individual awards
7. Kanu had a stellar football career in which he won several individual awards ranging from his time with the national teams to club sides such as Ajax, Inter Milan, and Arsenal.

Amongst Kanu's awards are two African Footballer of the Year awards (1996 & 1999) and two BBC African Footballer of the Year awards (1997 & 1999).

Kanu Nwankwo posing with his CAF Player of the Year Award
Kanu Nwankwo posing with his CAF Player of the Year Award
8. While Salary data for when Kanu Nwankwo played football is hard to come by, the Nigerian international was consistently one of the high earners at the clubs he played due to his obvious talent and impressive performance.

At Inter Milan, Kanu's salary was reportedly £40,000 a week. On moving to Arsenal in 1999, he reportedly took a pay cut to a £12,000 weekly salary.

After proving himself, Kanu signed a new contract at Arsenal in 2000, which reportedly saw his salary increase to £25,000 a week.

What is Kanu Nwankwo's Net Worth?
9. After a successful career financially, Kanu remains one of the richest footballers due to the money he earned while playing and other investments.

Kanu Nwankwo's net worth is estimated to be about £7.49m. The former Super Eagles star has a host of investments, especially in Real Estate.

Kanu built a ₦400M hotel in Owerri as well as another 4-star hotel called The Hardley Apartments on Victoria Island in Lagos. He is rumoured to also have a chain of hotels in Dubai.

Kanu Nwankwo's Wife Amara Kanu
10. Kanu Nwankwo got married to Amarachi Kanu on June 26, 2004. Amara Kanu is an interior designer, author, and fitness & wellness coach.

Kanu Nwankwo and his wife Amarachi
Kanu Nwankwo and his wife Amarachi
Amara Kanu was born in Owerri, Imo State on May 27, 1986, and hails from the Igbo tribe of Nigeria. She got married to Nwankwo at the tender age of 18 years.

The couple are blessed with three children, two boys and a girl. Their first child Sean Chukwudi Kanu was born on February 14, 2005, and the second, Iyang Onyekachi Kanu was born on April 3, 2008.

Nwankwo and Amarachi Kanu with their three children
Nwankwo and Amarachi Kanu with their three children
Their youngest child and only daughter, Pinky Amarachi Kanu was born in February 2012.

Kanu Nwankwo House & Cars
Kanu Nwankwo is not one to boast or show off his wealth as the former Super Eagles player seems to shun showing off too much affluence on social media.

However, it is believed that Papilo owns a ₦150m mansion at Opebi, Lagos State where he presumably stays. The former Arsenal star is also thought to have houses in his hometown Arochukwu and Ikoyi, Lagos.

Kanu Nwankwo Social Media
Kanu Nwankwo is fairly active on social media with Instagram and Twitter accounts that he posts on from time to time.

The former Super Eagles star mostly posts about his Academy, off-field sports, philanthropy, business, and some throwbacks of his playing days.

He is of course still a fan of Arsenal and regularly posts about the Gunners.


Kanu Nwankwo's Twitter handle is @papilokanu

Kanu Nwankwo's Instagram handle is @kingkanu4

Kanu Nwankwo Super Eagles Career
After winning gold for Nigeria at the 1993 U17 World Cup, Kanu made his debut for the Super Eagles in 1994 in a friendly match against Sweden.

His next title with the national team, though not the Super Eagles, would come in 1996 when he was the star of the squad that won Africa's first Olympics Gold medal in football at the Atlanta '96 games.

From then on, Kanu's Super Eagles career continued to be interesting, also winning the 2000 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with Nigeria. The former Arsenal forward played at three World Cups (France '98, Korea/Japan 2002, South Africa 2010) for the Super Eagles.

In all, Kanu made 86 appearances for the Super Eagles before retiring from international football after the 2010 World Cup. He scored 13 goals for the Super Eagles.

Kanu Nwankwo Latest News
Nwankwo Kanu is solely focused on his life after football now he remains in the news. His Kanu Heart Foundation continues to generate traction and news as the survivor tries to provide help for others. He also often talks about Arsenal and the Super Eagles on his social media.


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From boxing and endorsements, Anthony Joshua has an estimated net worth of ₦106 billion ranked 15th among under 35 stars in the UK.

The 35 wealthiest British under 35 are revealed in the Sunday Times Young Rich list, which is published every year.

These young celebrities, who are under 35, are extremely wealthy.

Along with corporate leaders and evident royalty, there are several actors, artists, and athletes represented.

The list indicates that nine of the 35 wealthiest people were born into affluent families and received their income as inheritances, while the bulk of the under-35s acquired their millions on their own.

Additionally, there are several celebrities are unquestionably wealthy but didn't rank in the top 20.

Therefore, a Nigerian-born celebrity made the Sunday Times Rich List, in case you're interested in who the other top 20 richest young individuals in Britain are.

The Duke of Westminster, who received his title and estate when he was 25 years old, is at the top of the list of young millionaires.

Anthony Joshua ranked 15th among richest British u-35
British professional boxer of Nigerian descent Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua OBE made the list and ranked number 15.

Joshua who is a former unified heavyweight boxing champion is estimated to be worth £150million.

The 33-year-old's net worth converted to Nigerian currency is estimated at ₦106 billion

Anthony Joshua has endorsement agreements with companies like Hugo Boss and Land Rover.

He recently quit Sky Sports for an exclusive £100 million deal with DAZN in return for two fights per year till he retires.

Joshua is now in talks for a massive money fight in Saudi Arabia this December against American professional boxer of Nigerian descent Deontay Wilder.

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Barcelona vice-president Rafael Yuste has insisted that he would be delighted to have Lionel Messi back at the club this summer.

Lionel Messi is set to leave PSG this summer after choosing not to renew with the cub. The 35-year-old has been strongly linked with a return to LaLiga giants Barcelona and the noises have gotten louder in recent weeks.

Messi to Barcelona gathering pace

Rafael Yuste previously said in March that Barcelona were “in contact” with Messi over a potential return but has now told DAZN that he wants the Argentina international back in Catalonia.

“I want Leo (Messi) to come back,” Yuste said. “I want him to come back as the Cule that I am and for everything he has given to the club.

“He came from the youth academy and we have always had an extraordinary relationship. Nice stories have to end well. I’m still sad that he left, but I think that if everything goes well.

"Well, let’s see what Leo decides. But if he wanted to come back we would all be very happy.”

Messi has been in fine form for PSG this season, scoring 20 goals and contributing 19 assists in 38 appearances.

His return to Barcelona will surely send shockwaves across the footballing world and give the Blaugrana a chance to experience his greatness for at least one more season

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Former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique is reportedly considering suing his famous ex-girlfriend and Colombian singer Shakira nearly a year after their split.

Gerard Pique and Shakira continue to make the headlines despite their controversial split nearly a year ago.

This time, the former Barcelona defender who has since moved on with his new girlfriend known as Clara Chai Marti, has been upset by the actions of his ex-girlfriend.

According to reports, Pique is upset with Shakira after watching the latest video of his former girlfriend’s new song Acrostico, which marks the debut of their sons, Milan and Sasha in screen.

The 36-year-old former Barcelona player could now reportedly seek legal action against the Waka Waka hitmaker for a number of reasons which we will discuss below in this article.

Why did Shakira and Gerard Pique break up?

Gerard Pique and Shakira ended their 11-year relationship in June 2022, after it was revealed that the former Spain international footballer cheated on his famous ex.

The 36-year-old former Barcelona player could now reportedly seek legal action against the Waka Waka hitmaker for a number of reasons which we will discuss below in this article.

The pair released a joint statement via Shakira’s team that read:

"We regret to confirm that we are separating," the statement read.

We ask for privacy at this moment for the well-being of our children, who are our maximum priority. Thank you in advance for your understanding and respect.

Since the breakup, Gerard Pique has started dating 23-year-old student Clara Chia and the couple hasn’t been shy about showing off their love.

However, the former Manchester United defender might be considering suing his famous ex after their high-profile split over her recent decision to include their kids in her music video.

3 Reasons why Gerard Pique could sue his ex-girlfriend Shakira


1. Invasion of their children’s privacy

According to reports, Pique is prepared to take legal action against his former girlfriend as he feels their children’s privacy were violated by the ‘Hips don’t lie’ crooner.

Milan and Sasha are 9 and 7 years old respectively and the former Barcelona defender feels his two sons do not have consent to appear in their mother’s music video, especially as Pique prefers his children’s lives are kept as private as possible.

Following their breakup last year, Pique told Spanish publication El Pais in March 2023, that he's focused on doing "what's best for their kids" and "protecting them" from any harm.

The Spaniard was said to have frowned at Shakira’srecent decision to feature them in her video and risk their exposure to social abuse.

2. Pique feels disrespected by Shakira as his consent was not also sought despite being co-parents with the Colombian singer

Spanish media outlet Marca, reported that journalist Lorena Vazquez said that the footballer got to know about his sons debut after the Acrostico music video was released.

"He did not know, nor has he been asked for permission, nor authorization and it seems that neither his children had told him,” the journalist said.

She also revealed that Gerard was in shock at the situation that he was not informed or asked about the video and will be taking Shakira to the court if need be as they are co-parents of the children.

"He is in shock,” the outlet revealed. “He has spoken to his lawyer to see what can be done about it.”

The boys were seen playing the piano and singing the track's chorus.

"This year, Milan has written songs that have brought me to tears of emotion and Sasha has spent hours at the piano, finding his voice," Shakira wrote on Instagram.

The boys were seen playing the piano and singing the track's chorus.

"This year, Milan has written songs that have brought me to tears of emotion and Sasha has spent hours at the piano, finding his voice," Shakira wrote on Instagram.


The boys were seen playing the piano and singing the track's chorus.

"This year, Milan has written songs that have brought me to tears of emotion and Sasha has spent hours at the piano, finding his voice," Shakira wrote on Instagram.

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https://www.pulsesports.ng/sports-gist/story/shakira-reasons-gerard-pique-may-sue-his-ex-girlfriend-2023051920214278172

[quote author=ddddon post=123248916]The contract of current Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro is to expire in June this year.

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) are reportedly meeting with the representatives of former Romanian football star Adrian Mutu, as a part of plans to succeed current Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro.

Since retiring from a professional playing career that saw him feature for the likes of Chelsea, Inter Milan, Juventus, Fiorentina, Parma and Ajaccio, the Romanian has served as an assistant coach, a club general manager, a sporting director and a head coach.

Peseiro reportedly being denied new Super Eagles contract

With a contract expiring in June 2023, the Super Eagles could see its current head coach Jose Peseiro leave his position, following suggestions that he would not be offered a contract extension by the NFF.

Peseiro, however, is expected to remain in charge of Nigeria's senior men's football national team for the final two Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Sierra Leone in June, and Sao Tome and Principe later in September.

Since taking over as head coach of the Super Eagles in May 2022, Nigeria have struggled to mark improvements, with the team winning three, and losing six of their nine matches under the Portuguese.

Most notable of Peseiro's achievements with the Super Eagles would be leading the team to its highest-scoring fixture in history, pummeling Sao Tome and Principe 10-0 in an AFCON qualifier in June 2022.

Mutu, leading candidate to replace Peseiro

As initially reported by OGN, the NFF are looking to bring in either one of former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane or Mutu who has been at the helm of six-time Romanian champions Rapid Bucuresti, since March 2022.

Further reports according to NSM media's Wale Ajayi suggest that Mutu’s representatives are already in Nigeria and are actively pursuing a verbal agreement with the NFF.

Mutu led Rapid to a 9th-place finish in the 2021/22 season of the Romanian Superliga, winning seven of the 10 matches he oversaw.

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Thomas Partey and Gabriel Jesus headline the Top 10 highest-paid players at the Emirates this season.

Arsenal have no doubt surpassed expectations this season in the Premier League.

Although, the North London club has already been branded as the biggest bottlers in the league this campaign, having all but thrown away their hopes of a first Premier League title in 19 years.

The Emirates outfit has since established itself as one of London's most successful English teams, known for nurturing raw talent and developing young players.

Under current coach Mikel Arteta, Arsenal have rolled out an attractive mix of youth and experience on the pitch and have been lauded for their impressive brand of football.

The Gunners are nowhere near done yet, as they continue to build a dynasty following the end of the legendary Arsene Wenger’s era.

In this article, we will be reviewing the top 10 Arsenal players’ salaries as well as revealing who earns the most amongst Gunner’s first-team roster.

Who is the highest-paid Arsenal player in 2023?

As of May 2023, Gabriel Jesus is the highest-paid player at Arsenal

The 26-year-old Brazilian forward takes home a weekly package of £265,000 and ears over £13 million yearly at the Emirates.

Jesus currently boasts the highest wages amongst the Arsenal players’ salaries.

But who else joins the Gunners’ no.9 on the list? Find out below.

Top 10 highest-paid Arsenal players in 2023
Below is a list of the top 10 highest-paid players at Arsenal via verified figures from Capology.

10. Eddie Nketiah - £100,000 per week

Edward Keddar Nketiah is a 23-year-old English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Arsenal.

Nketiah started his career with Arsenal and made his debut in 2017.

He played on loan at Leeds United in their 2019–20 Championship title-winning season, before returning to Arsenal in January 2020.

However, his longest taste of first-team action came in the 2022-23 season, following Gabriel Jesus’s injury in Brazil's 2022 FIFA World Cup game against Cameroon.

Nketiah’s current contract at Arsenal runs out in June 2027 and he is one of Arsenal’s highest-paid players in 2023.

9. Kieran Tierney - £110,000 per week

Kieran Tierney is a 25-year-old Scottish professional footballer who plays as a left-back, centre-back or left-midfielder for Premier League club Arsenal and the Scotland national team.

Tierney came through the Celtic youth system and made his first team debut in April 2015, and his full international debut in March 2016.

He joined Arsenal in August 2019 for a fee reported at £25 million, a record amount both for a Scottish national and for a player from the Scottish league.

Tierney signed a new deal with Arsenal in 2021, getting a bumper pay-rise in a 4-year contract that will keep him at the Emirates.

As of May 2023, Kieran Tierney is one of the highest-paid players at Arsenal.

8. Jorginho - £100,000 per week

Jorge Luiz Frello Filho commonly known as Jorginho, is a 31-year-old Brazilian-Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Arsenal and the Italy national team.

He operates as a defensive midfielder or a deep-lying playmaker, also known as a regista in Italian football.

Born in Brazil, Jorginho moved to Italy at the age of 15, and began his professional career with the Hellas Verona youth team, before being promoted to the senior team.

During the 2010–11 season, he was sent on loan to Sambonifacese.

In January 2014, he moved to Napoli, where he soon after won the Coppa Italia and the Supercoppa Italiana.

He made 160 appearances for the Serie A club before signing for Chelsea in 2018, where he won the UEFA Europa League in his first season, followed by the UEFA Champions League during the 2020–21 season.

After four and a half years at Chelsea, Jorginho joined Arsenal on 31 January 2023 on a one-and-a-half-year contract with the option of a further year for a transfer fee of £12 million.

Jorginho’s transfer to Arsenal saw him pocket a weekly package of £100,000, making him one of the highest-earning players at Arsenal.

7. Martin Ødegaard - £115,000 per week

Martin Ødegaard is a 24-year-old Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder and captains both Premier League club Arsenal and the Norway national team.

Ødegaard began his senior club career at age 15 in 2014, playing for Strømsgodset and setting the Tippeligaen record for its youngest goalscorer.

In 2015, signed for Real Madrid in a transfer worth an initial €4 million, where he set the club record for its youngest player.

After enduring sporadic playing time, Ødegaard joined Eredivisie clubs Heerenveen and Vitesse, and La Liga club Real Sociedad, on successive loans between 2017 and 2019; Ødegaard won the Copa del Rey with Real Sociedad in 2019.

Following another loan, he signed for Arsenal in August 2021 in a transfer worth an initial £29 million (€35 million) on a 3-year deal.

After a successful first full season with Arsenal, he was announced as the club's captain in 2022.

Ødegaard would win the Premier League Player of the Month award for November/December 2022, becoming the first Arsenal player to win the award since Aubameyang won it in September 2019.

He would also become the second Norwegian to win the award, joining international teammate and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.

As of May 2023, Ødegaard is currently the 7th highest-paid Arsenal player in 2023 with a weekly salary of £115,000.

6. Ben White - £120,000 per week

Benjamin William White is a 25-year-old English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Premier League club Arsenal and the England national team.

Mainly a centre-back, he can also play as a right-back, and has for majority of the 2022-23 season occupied that position.

White began his senior club career at age 18 in 2016 with Brighton & Hove Albion.

He spent time with Newport County, Peterborough United, and Leeds United on successive loans between 2016 and 2019.

He subsequently played in the four professional English leagues, and won the Championship with Leeds.

After a season with Brighton, White was the subject of a club record association football transfer when he signed for Arsenal in 2021 in a transfer worth up to £50 million, becoming their most expensive defender.

On March 4, 2023, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 home win over Bournemouth, scoring a volley in the 70th minute.

Ben White’s transfer to Arsenal last summer saw him agree to a £120,000 weekly package in a four-year deal.

5. Granit Xhaka - £120,000 per week

Granit Xhaka is a 30-year-old Swiss professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Arsenal and captains the Switzerland national team.

Xhaka began his career at hometown club FC Basel, winning the Swiss Super League in each of his first two seasons.

He then moved to Bundesliga team Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2012, developing a reputation as a technically gifted player and natural leader, while being the subject of criticism for his temperament.

Xhaka was made captain of Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2015 at the age of 22, leading the team to UEFA Champions League qualification for a second successive season.

He completed a high-profile transfer to Arsenal in May 2016 for a fee in the region of £30 million.

He later became vice-captain of the club.

In Arsenal’s match against Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on 27 October 2019, Xhaka was at the center of criticism after being substituted off in the 61st minute.

The incident began when a portion of Arsenal fans started to cheer when his name was called to be replaced.

He was booed as he walked off the pitch, and responded by making several sarcastic gestures and angrily saying "Bleep off" twice to the fans who jeered his name.

He also removed his jersey before walking straight down the tunnel.

Xhaka's actions were met with significant criticism after the match, and manager Unai Emery described Xhaka's conduct as "wrong".

Emery also suggested that Xhaka should apologise.

Arsenal later tweeted an explanation from Xhaka about the incident.

On November 5, 2019, just a month and a week after his announcement as captain, Xhaka was stripped of the captain's armband with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang taking over as the captain after previously serving as vice captain.

However, under the tenure of new manager Mikel Arteta, Xhaka was reintroduced into the team as a key player and saw a sharp uptake in his form for the club and slowly began to win over the fans with whom he had previously had a fractured relationship.

Xhaka has been a key player in Arsenal’s title-challenging campaign in the 2022-23 season.

As of May 2023, he is one of the highest earners in the Arsenal players salary cap, taking home a weekly paycheck of £120,000.

The Swiss midfielder’s contract with Arsenal comes to an end this June, and Xhaka has reportedly agreed terms to join Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen on a free transfer.

4. Oleksandr Zinchenko - £150,000 per week

Oleksandr Volodymyrovych Zinchenko is a 26-year-old Ukrainian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Premier League club Arsenal and the Ukraine national team.

Zinchenko began his career at Russian Premier League team Ufa before joining Manchester City in 2016 for a fee around £1.7 million.

A versatile player, he started his career as an attacking midfielder, but eventually converted into a left-back or wing-back under Pep Guardiola.

He has won four Premier League titles, four League Cups and an FA Cup with the club.

On 22 July 2022, Zinchenko signed for Premier League club Arsenal on a long-term contract for a reported fee of £30 million, potentially rising to £32 million in add-ons.

On 5 August, he made his club debut and registered his first assist with the club, in a 2–0 away win against Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

As of May 2023, Zinchenko is the fourth highest-paid player at the Emirates.

His arrival at the club last summer saw him agree a four-year contract and a weekly paycheck of £150,000.

3. Gabriel Martinelli - £180,000 per week

Gabriel Teodoro Martinelli Silva commonly known as Gabriel Martinelli, is a 21-year-old Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Arsenal and the Brazil national team.

Martinelli began his senior club career playing for Ituano and signed for Arsenal in July 2019, aged 18.

He won the FA Cup in his debut season at the Emirates.

Martinelli is currently enjoying his best season in the Premier League, having scored 14 goals and created 5 assists in 35 appearances so far this campaign.

Martinelli has been described as a dynamic and explosive wide forward known for his agile movement, Martinelli can dribble past multiple opponents to create or score goals.

As od May 2023, he is the third-highest-paid player at Arsenal, with a weekly wage of £180,000.

2. Thomas Partey - £200,000 per week

Thomas Teye Partey is a 29-year-old Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Arsenal and the Ghana national team.

Partey began his professional career at Spanish club Atlético Madrid in 2013, going on loan to Mallorca and Almería, and returned to Atlético in 2015, with whom he won the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup in 2018.

In 2020, he joined Arsenal in a transfer worth £45 million (€50 million), becoming the most expensive Ghanaian player of all time.

Partey’s deal with Arsenal immediately placed him among the highest-paid players at the club as the Ghanaian midfielder soon established himself as integral member of the Gunners’ midfield.

Partey was also involved in the Amazon Original sports docuseries All or Nothing: Arsenal, which documented the club by spending time with the coaching staff and players behind the scenes both on and off the field throughout their 2021–22 season.

As of May 2023, he is the second highest-paid player at Arsenal, earning a weekly pay package of £200,000.

1. Gabriel Jesus - £265,000 per week

Gabriel Fernando de Jesus simply known as Gabriel Jesus is a 26-year-old Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Arsenal and the Brazil national team.

Considered one of the best forwards in the Premier League, he is known for his trickery, technical skills, versatility, and link-up play.

Jesus began his senior club career at Palmeiras, where he was voted Best Newcomer at the 2015 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and won the Copa do Brasil.

In 2016, he won the Bola de Ouro helping Palmeiras win their first national league title in 22 years.

Jesus signed with Premier League club Manchester City in January 2017 in a transfer worth £27 million, and won four Premier League titles, three EFL Cups, and the FA Cup.

In July 2022, he joined Arsenal in a deal worth £45 million.

The deal saw him become the highest-paid player at Arsenal, having signed a 5-year contract with the North London giants.

As of May 2023, Gabriel Jesus tops the Arsenal players salaries in 2023.

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AS Roma head coach Jose Mourinho continues to set milestones with the Gialorossi after leading them to another European final

AS Roma’s head coach Jose Mourinho continues to break new ground for the club after they reached their second European final under the guidance of the Portuguese gaffer.

Roma beat Leverkusen to reach second consecutive European final

Roma beat Bayer Leverkusen thanks to a 1-0 aggregate win after a 0-0 draw in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League semifinal to reach the final of the UEL where they will face Sevilla.

Despite only firing one shot at the Leverkusen goal in the entire second leg, Roma sweated out a win and will happy as they prepare for the final hoping to make more history under Mourinho.

They won the 2022 UEFA Europa Conference League in the ex-Real Madrid and Inter man’s first season in charge, and they could follow that up by winning the next tier of European competition after reaching another final and setting a new club record.

Mourinho leading Roma to European excellence

In reaching the final of the Europa League with Roma, Mourinho entered I Gialorossi folklore, with back-to-back European finals in his two seasons at the club, becoming the first manager in its history to achieve this feat.

Prior to the Portuguese manager joining, Roma had only been to two European finals in its history, and now, thanks to Mourinho, they get to celebrate a second one in two years.

The only other European finals Roma have reached outside Mourinho’s tenure have been the 1983/84 European Cup final against Liverpool, and the 1990/91 UEFA Cup final against Inter. Unfortunately, they lost both.

The 2021/22 UEFA Europa Conference League win was Roma’s first European success and they will be hoping that the Special One can lead them to another triumph when they play Europa League specialists Sevilla in the final.

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https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/mourinho-reaches-new-milestone-with-as-roma-as-europa-league-final-looms-2023051822570303082

Ranked! Check out the Top 10 most beautiful wives of football stars in 2023.

Football wives and girlfriends are part of the most interesting spectacles in the sport.

Most of these women have risen to prominence supporting their husbands and famous football stars on and off the pitch.

These stunning ladies, gorgeous, attractive, and impressive have gone ahead to marry some of the world’s most talented and popular football stars.

In this article, Pulse Sports reviews the hottest wives of footballers in 2023.

Below is a list of the Hottest Wives of football stars in 2023.

Top 10 hottest wives of footballers in 2023

10. Wanda Nara

Wanda Nara is a 36-year-old Argentine model, television presenter and former football agent.

She is currently married to Mauro Icardi.

The Galatasaray striker who is on loan from Paris Saint Germain secretly wedded Wanda Nara on 7 June 2014, following her messy divorce from Icardi’s former teammate Maxi Lopez.

Wanda Nara is one of the hottest wives of footballers in 2023, although, her marriage to Icardi has been rocked by a series of crisis.
The couple who reconciled this year have two daughters, Francesca and Isabella.

Wanda Nara is a TV personality, social media influencer, model and businesswoman.

Nara is also one of the most influential wags in football, having helped Mauro Icardi secure a big-money switch to PSG in 2020.

She currently has over 16 million followers on Instagram as of May 2023.

9. Georgina Dorsett

Georgina Dorsett is the wife of Watford midfielder Tom Cleverley.

The ex-TOWIE star reportedly started dating Cleverly in May 2012 after the couple were introduced through a mutual friend.

Tom reportedly proposed to Georgina with a £20,000 engagement ring in Las Vegas, a year after welcoming their first child.

The couple later formally exchanged vows at the glamorous 5-star hotel Claridge’s, in Mayfair, London in 2015.

The couple went on to welcome their son Albie on May 3 2016 before announcing the birth of their twins Sloane and Summer.

Georgina is a former property developer and lives in London with her family.

The English model currently has more than 63K Instagram followers and regularly posts snaps of her jet-setting lifestyle including nights at The Dorchester, trips to Dubai and her stunning designer shoe and bag collection.

As of May 2023, Georgina Dorsett is one of the hottest wives of footballers in the world.

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Chelsea fans on social media believe that they have something to cheer about following their FA Cup from the women’s team.

The Blues ladies defeated Manchester United in the FA Cup final at the Wembley Stadium by 1-0 courtesy of Samantha Kerr’s goal.

The game witnessed a record-breaking 77,390 spectators packed at England’s national stadium on Sunday, May 14, 2023.

Chelsea’s men’s team so far in the past weeks
However, it has been a different story with the men’s side following their dismal outing in the 2022-23 Premier League season.

The Stamford Bridge outfit are poised to finish in the bottom of the league, their worst outing in the last 30 years.

Despite changing two managers, the 2015-16 Premier League champions have been at the receiving of things this season.

Chelsea had to grind a 3-1 win over Bournemouth to cement their status for topflight action next season and it was Frank Lampard’s first win for the club in seven matches.

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Chelsea have been linked with a move for the Super Eagles star following his impressive performance for Napoli this season.
Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen may have left a bad first impression on one of his potential suitors, Chelsea.

Osimhen has been linked with a move away from Napoli after a record-breaking season, which saw him lead the Neapolitans to their first league title in 33 years.

Osimhen's record-breaking season

The Nigeria international spearheaded Napoli’s title triumph, scoring 23 goals and setting up another five as Luciano Spalletti’s men won the title with five games to spare.

Osimhen currently leads Serie A’s scoring charts, with 23 league goals in 29 matches for Napoli this season.

As a result, Osimhen’s form has caught the attention of Europe’s top clubs, who are set to go into a bidding war for the Nigerian when the transfer window opens this summer.

Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Newcastle have all been linked with a move for the Nigerian.

Osimhen drops a stinker in front of Chelsea

Chelsea are also linked, but the Blues may pull out as Osimhen did not impress the club’s scouts.

The Premier League side sent two of their representatives to watch Osimhen against Monza, but the Nigerian striker dropped his worst performance of the season as Napoli suffered a 2-0 defeat.

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Nigerians have been at the forefront of making history, breaking records, and holding Guinness World Records

Nigerians have been at the forefront of making history, breaking records, and holding Guinness World Records, as Hilda Baci set a new record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.

Guinness World Records, published from its inception in 1955 until 1999 as The Guinness Book of Records and in previous United States editions as The Guinness Book of World Records, is a British reference book published annually, listing world records for both human achievements and the extremes of the natural world.

The brainchild of Sir Hugh Beaver, the book was co-founded by twin brothers Norris and Ross McWhirter in Fleet Street, London, in August 1955.

Earlier on Monday morning, Hilda Effiong Bassey known as Hilda Baci officially surpassed the current Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual after cooking for more than 87 hours, 45 minutes, a record set by India's Lata Tondon in 2019. She'll keep cooking till 4 p.m. today to reach 96 hours.

With her latest feat, here are seven Nigerian Sports stars who hold Guinness World Record;

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Shakira is still single after leaving Pique, just friends with Tom Cruise and Lewis Hamilton.

Shakira has been spotted out and about with athletes and movie personalities lately, which has led to suspicions of a potential relationship.

She was spotted with Tom Cruise, a Hollywood legend who was cheering her on during the Grand Prix of Miami last weekend.

She then appeared with Mercedes F1 driver Lewis Hamilton at the Cipriani restaurant before the two of them were seen riding on a boat with other pals.

Shakira friends with Tom Cruise and Lewis Hamilton
After her traumatic breakup with Gerard Pique, this incident led the Colombian's supporters to feel that perhaps she was opening up to love once more.

In response to something Shakira mentioned in the BZRP Music Sessions #53, there were some rumors that she had traded in her Twingo for a Mercedes.

However, Shakira fans will have to wait a little longer to see her in a new relationship because a source close to the Colombian singer informed US Weekly that she is not interested in Tom Cruise.

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The real reason why Israel Adesanya broke up with his ex-girlfriend Charlotte Powdrell has been revealed.

Israel Adesanya is currently making the headlines over his reported wealth saga with his ex-girlfriend Charlotte Powdrell.

Adesanya alleged that his ex-girlfriend is demanding half of his wealth, despite not being legally married or having children together.

Izzy who is the reigning UFC Middleweight Champion has also called out Charlotte via a series of scathing posts on his social media.

Adesanya who currently has a net worth of $4 million as per figures from Celebrity Net Worth, has also threatened legal action against his ex-girlfriend over her desire to split half of his fortune.

However, Pulse Sports cannot verify the authenticity of Adesanya’s claims about his former flame.

According to Wealthy Gorilla, Israel Adesanya had been building his net worth by the time he came to the UFC, with modest payouts from his previous promotions.

Once he joined the UFC, Adesanya started earning six-figure checks and made around a half-million during his first year with the company over four fights.

Adesanya saw his true breakout in terms of salary, though, when he took on Robert Whittaker at UFC 243 and received a cool $1 million.

In the past couple of years, Adesanya has had seven-figure payouts for fights with the likes of Paulo Costa, Jan Blachowicz, and Marvin Vettori.

In this article, we will be breaking down the reasons Israel Adesanya broke up with his ex-girlfriend.

7 reasons why Israel Adesanya broke up with his ex-girlfriend Charlotte Powdrell REVEALED!

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The PSG star who is currently charged with rape is rumoured to be having an affair with the wife of Dani Alves, who also wants to divorce her husband.

Joana Sanz, the estranged wife of Dani Alves continues to make the headlines since the Brazilian footballer was arrested earlier this year.

Dani Alves is currently incarcerated in Brians II prison, after he was accused of raping a 23-year-old lady in a Sutton nightclub in Barcelona on December 30.

And the wife of the Brazilian defender has been in the news following her reactions since her husband’s arrest.

Joana Sanz, 29, has since publicly declared her intention to divorce the former Pumas defender and has already moved out of their house in Spain to begin a new life.

However, she maintains that she still loves her imprisoned husband and recently echoed this by sending him a heartwarming birthday message when he turned 40 a week ago.

Amid Dani Alves’ sexual assault scandal, the Tenerife model has constantly debunked rumours about her future after publicly separating from her husband.

Sanz also confirmed that she is processing her divorce, but her husband is still adamant about signing the papers.

Although, she has also expressed regret over her husband’s actions as she awaits the court's final decision, who continues to deny Alves temporary release from prison.

Dani Alves’ wife Joana Sanz responds to rumours of an affair with Achraf Hakimi

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Clara Chai Marti is the woman who now has Gerard Pique's heart following his split from Colombian singer Shakira.

Following Gerard Pique’s messy split from Colombian singer Shakira, the former Barcelona defender has moved on with another lady known as Clara Chai.

In June 2022, Shakira and Pique released a joint statement via the singer’s publicity team that her 11-year relationship with the former Manchester United centre-back was over.

"We regret to confirm that we are separating," the statement read.

The news came following reports of Pique’s infidelity towards the mother of his two sons, Milan and Sasha.

Shakira who has now moved on from Pique following their separation seems to be enjoying life in her new home in Miami, Florida.

The 46-year-old multi-award-winning Latin pop star has already been linked with several public figures including Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton and Hollywood movie star Tom Cruise.

Pique and his new girlfriend Clara Chai, have also seen their relationship thrive amid the constant trolls from netizens.


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Argentine world cup winner Lionel Messi has reportedly been linked with a big money switch away from PSG
Saudi Arabia seems to be the new destination for prominent football stars that are at the tail end of their professional career.

Former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Al Nassr last year in a big-money move reportedly worth £173 million ($210m).

The 38-year-old, who has scored 12 goals so far this season, can rekindle his rivalry with PSG star Lionel Messi who has been rumoured to have agreed a deal to join Al-Hilal next season.

It was reported that the contract would see Messi earn a staggering £522 million eclipsing the deal that was sealed to bring Cristiano Ronaldo from Old Trafford.

Sources in Saudi Arabia informed ESPN that plans are in place to target up to 50 players from Europe's elite leagues (England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain) to improve the quality of the Saudi Pro League.

Pulse Sports, in this report, reviews four other players that could join Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League.

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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been named 2023 Football Writers' Association player of the year after an astronomical first season in England.

Erling Haaland has scored 51 goals in 47 games for Manchester City this season and has been the overwhelming favourite to sweep all of the individual awards up for grabs.

Haland is crowned Footballer of the Year

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The left-footed striker is married to actress Amra Silajdžić, born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Edin Dzeko got the first goal in Inter Milan’s 2-0 win over city rivals AC Milan in the semi-final first leg

Bosnian striker, Edin Dzeko was one of the stars of display last night, as he got the show started with a delicate finish in the 7th minute to put Inter Milan in front.

The 37-year-old showed his class and experience, with Simeon Inzaghi giving him the nod ahead of Belgian, Romelu Lukaku.

Dzeko repaid his manager's faith in him, when he managed to tuck in an improvised finish when he was under pressure by AC Milan captain David Calabria.

It’s eleven years now since the former Manchester City forward scored a crucial goal in what was a defining moment for the Cityzen enroute their first Premier League title in 2011.

However, the old war horse has proven that he is still in decent shape, having notched up 14 goals this season, with nine of them in Serie A for Inter Milan.

Last night, he became the second oldest player to score in the Champions League semi-final history, behind Ryan Giggs.

The left-footed striker is married to actress Amra Silajdžić, born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Israel Adesanya recently trolled his ex-girlfriend Charlotte Powdrell via a series of posts on his social media page after suggesting she wants half of his net worth after their breakup despite not being legally married.

Israel Adesanya has established himself as one of the biggest stars in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) industry.

The Nigerian-New Zealand middleweight champion continues to prove whe he remains one of the UFC’s biggest draw.

Adesanya who is the most googled UFC fighter in America has also seen his social media following increase over the years.

.'The Last Stylebender' who has over 7 million followers on Instagram usually refrains from posting about his personal relationships and family

However, last month, he uploaded a series of scorching posts directed at his ex-girlfriend Charlotte Powdrell.

The popular saying that behind every great man is a woman was what many believed to have been Adesanya’s case.

But the 33-year-old Lagos-born fighter has recently suggested his former relationship with Charlotte Powdrell was far from a fairytale.

Here are some top facts you should know about Israel Adesanya’s ex, Charlotte Powdrell.

9 facts about Israel Adesanya’s ex-girlfriend, Charlotte Powdrell

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Even though they were not married, Israel Adesanya's ex-girlfriend reportedly demands half of his wealth.

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title holder Israel Adesanya is set for controversy as reports emerged that his ex-girlfriend is demanding half of his net worth.

Adesanya and the woman, reportedly Charlotte Powdrell were never married but dated for a very long time.

On a podcast, UFC fighter Sean O’Malley was not impressed with the demands issued to Adesanya by the woman.

Sean O’Malley on Adesanya and girlfriend
On his podcast, he said, “They are not married right they were never married I didn’t believe it she want’s half of his s*t.

"I don’t know how their relationship was ever because I didn’t even know he had a girlfriend, but to want half of his s*t to want half of what he’s gone out there and done is absolutely ridiculous.

"I mean it’s hard to say who knows maybe if they were together for 15 years since the beginning and she didn’t work because she was constantly making him food massage and at the gym doing all this stuff for him."

Adesanya through his skill as an elite fighter along with incredible business acumen has been able to build an empire.

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Rose May Alaba is the beautiful sister of Real Madrid star David Alaba, both of whom are of Nigerian descent.

In October 2009, David Alaba became the youngest player to make his debut in the history of the Austria national team, which he now captains.

Fast-forward to over a decade later, the 30-year-old defender has established himself as one of the most versatile players of a generation, and a serial winner in European football, winning every single major trophy at club level.

However, in this article, we will be looking at top facts about a member of the Real Madrid star’s family, his sister, Rose May Alaba, who recently made the headlines in Nigeria after confessing her desire to learn her Nigerian father’s native language.

Rose May Alaba: 7 Interesting facts about David Alaba’s sister REVEALED!

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According to the latest report, Lionel Messi will agree on a deal worth £320 million a year with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal.

The 35-year-old will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season after having some controversial issues with the club.

Lionel Messi is set to snub Barcelona and move to Saudi Arabia after being linked with a move back to Camp Nou in recent months. Barcelona have been unable to strike a deal with the Argentine due to their financial situation.

Messi set to accept Megadeal

El Chiringuito TV's recent report says Messi will accept the proposal tabled by Al-Hilal at the end of the season and join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.

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Edo State man Deontay Wilder believes all the top fighters are using something.

American professional boxer Deontay Wilder has leveled a shocking charge against the present condition of performance-enhancing drug use in boxing.

Currently, doping in the sport is under close scrutiny, largely as a result of the fallout from Conor Benn's two failed tests last year before his fight with Chris Eubank Jr.

In response to an inquiry on steroids from ESNews, Wilder acknowledged that he thinks the sport's elite boxers use them.

Wilder on the use of steroids in boxing
He said, “For me, all the guys in the top ten and up – excluding me – are doing something. That’s how I feel.

“I don’t need to, because of the simple fact that I have what everybody wants. I believe, and I have the power.”

Although Wilder's claims might be exaggerated, his argument might still have some validity given the long list of elite fighters who have tested positive over the years.

The heavyweight division received an explosive statement from "The Bronze Bomber" in October when he defeated comeback opponent Robert Helenius in less than a round. Since then, he hasn't competed.

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