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Cristiano Ronaldo Mourns Diogo Jota’s Shocking Death
Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his shock and heartbreak over the sudden death of Diogo Jota. Jota, along with his younger brother André, lost his life in a car accident during the early hours of Thursday.
The two brothers were travelling together when the tragic incident happened. Both were footballers, with Diogo playing for Liverpool and André following his own path in the sport. Ronaldo, who shared the pitch with Jota for Portugal’s national team, couldn’t hide his pain. In an emotional message posted online, he said:
“It just doesn’t make sense. We were together recently with the national team, and you just got married. To your family, your wife, your children — I send all my condolences and strength. I know you will always be watching over them.”
“Rest in peace Diogo and André. You will both be missed by all of us.” Just last month, Ronaldo and Jota lifted the UEFA Nations League trophy together for Portugal, making this loss even harder to accept.
Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali faces doubt over his availability for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa due to injury.
The 29-year-old was stretchered off in the 35th minute during Chippa United’s South African Premier Soccer League match against Richards Bay on Tuesday night.
Nwabali now has a race against time to recover in time for Nigeria’s crucial games against the Amavubi and Bafana Bafana. He was recently named in the Super Eagles’ 31-man provisional squad for the qualifiers.
Other goalkeepers in the squad include Adebayo Adeleye, Amas Obasogie, and Ebenezer Harcourt. Nigeria is set to face Rwanda on September 6 and South Africa on September 10.
Liverpool are reportedly ready to make a huge move for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, preparing an offer exceeding £130 million.
According to TBR Football, the Premier League champions remain determined to land the 25-year-old Swedish forward. The Reds’ bid could rise to around £140 million with add-ons included.
Newcastle, however, are standing firm, insisting they will not sell Isak for less than £150 million. Liverpool, on the other hand, are unwilling to meet that price.
Despite the standoff, Isak is reportedly eager to join Liverpool and has informed Newcastle of his desire to complete the move to Anfield before the transfer window closes next week.
British boxing champion Tyson Fury has announced that he has given up supporting Manchester United and football altogether.
Fury, who has often been seen at Old Trafford watching matches, revealed his change of heart while speaking to Racing TV at Cartmel Racecourse. He explained that his longtime support for United has ended due to the team’s poor form.
Manchester United finished 15th in the league last season and are no longer seen as Premier League contenders. This term, the Red Devils have yet to secure a win, suffering a 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal and a 1-1 draw at Fulham.
“I’m not really a football supporter anymore,” Fury said. “I used to back United, but now that they’re in this state, I don’t support any football teams.”
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