Sport
N’Golo Kante Linked with Surprise Move to Barcelona
N’Golo Kante, the French international currently playing in Saudi Arabia, is reportedly on the verge of making a surprising return to European football with a move to Barcelona.
Under the guidance of their new manager, Hansi Flick, who replaced Xavi at the end of the season, Barcelona is actively pursuing several high-profile targets this summer. Flick’s objective is to reinforce the squad as the Catalan club aims to compete fiercely across all competitions.
Barcelona’s search for a new midfield anchor to replace Sergio Busquets has led them to consider various options. Despite Oriol Romeu’s efforts, he has not met the club’s expectations, prompting Barcelona to explore other potential signings.
The club has looked at top names like Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich and Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.
However, acquiring these players has proven to be quite challenging. This situation has pushed Barcelona to explore alternative options, with Kante emerging as a viable candidate.
Kante, who joined Al-Ittihad from Chelsea last summer in a high-profile transfer, has demonstrated through his performances at Euro 2024 that he still possesses significant quality and influence on the field.
At 33 years old, Kante is reportedly open to a return to European football, making him an appealing option for Barcelona as they aim to bolster their midfield and mount a strong challenge on multiple fronts.
Sport
Oginni Joins Benin Republic’s FC Dragons
Olatubosun Oginni has completed a transfer to Benin Republic club, FC Dragons. The right-back has signed a two-year contract with the team.
Oginni was a key player for Bayelsa United in the Nigeria Premier Football League last season, helping the Prosperity Boys avoid relegation. He is excited about the opportunity to embark on a fresh challenge with FC Dragons. Prior to Bayelsa United, he also played for Wikki Tourists and Kwara United.
Fashion
Romeo Beckham Retires from Football to Pursue Fashion Career
Romeo Beckham, son of Manchester United icon David Beckham, has made the surprising decision to retire from football at just 22 years old.
After a brief career on the pitch, the former Brentford winger has chosen to pursue a new path in the fashion industry, following in the footsteps of his mother, renowned designer Victoria Beckham.
Romeo’s football journey began in Arsenal’s youth academy in 2015, before he moved to the Inter Miami academy in 2021, where he spent two years playing with the reserve team.
In the summer of 2023, he joined Brentford’s B team, showing promise as a winger.
However, his passion for fashion has been a consistent theme throughout his life.
Even at the age of 10, Romeo was involved in a Burberry Kids campaign, and by 2011, he had already gained recognition as one of Britain’s best-dressed men, ranking 26th on a prestigious list.
In 2021, Romeo signed a significant £1.2 million endorsement deal with Puma, becoming one of the brand’s ambassadors.
That same year, he graced the cover of L’Uomo Vogue and added modelling work with Yves Saint Laurent to his portfolio.
His flair for fashion continued to grow, and recently, Romeo signed a lucrative contract with a top Parisian fashion agent, Safe Management.
Despite enjoying his time at Brentford, Romeo has decided to fully immerse himself in the fashion world, a career that has long been a passion of his.
While stepping away from professional football, Romeo remains committed to Brentford Penguins, a team that provides opportunities for players with Down Syndrome.
His transition marks a new chapter in his life, where he will continue to build on his growing influence in the fashion industry while maintaining his connection to football through his charitable work.
Sport
Flying Eagles Win 1-0 in Training Match
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured a 1-0 victory over Water FC of Abuja in their first training match on Wednesday. The lone goal was scored by Bayelsa United’s Rabiu Abdullahi, giving Aliyu Zubairu’s team the win.
The Flying Eagles are gearing up for the WAFU B U-20 Championship in Togo, which will determine the representative for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The team began their preparations last week in Abuja, following Zubairu’s appointment as head coach in August.
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