Solskjaer: Man United still have aura

Cardiff manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has dismissed suggestions that his former club Manchester United have lost their aura as he prepares to step into the opposition manager’s dug-out at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.


Juan Mata’s high profile debut for United following his move from Chelsea may be the headline story on a night when Cardiff will look to haul themselves off the foot of the Premier League table, with Solskjaer certain to receive a rapturous reception from the supporters that worshiped him in his playing days at the club.
The Norwegian, who scored United’s dramatic winning goal in the 1999 Champions League final, has admitted he will need to keep his emotions in check as he takes on United, as he believes the temperament of his players will also be tested at Old Trafford.
When asked whether he agreed with the sentiment that United has lost the psychological edge they had over their rivals for much of the last 20 years, Solskjaer offered this response: “I don’t agree,” he stated.
“To go to Old Trafford is a dream for many footballers and sometimes that can be daunting as well for teams and players. Obviously it’s going to be my job to make sure that it isn’t too daunting for my players and also myself.
“I’m not too much of an emotional guy. I’m more professional than emotional. I’ll go there and of course I’ll enjoy it, but I’m not thinking about the surroundings, I’m thinking about my team.
“I’ve had had a great relationship with them [United supporters]. When we’ve watched the United games over the years back in Norway, I’ve nudged the kids and said ‘they are still singing about your dad.’
“I’m not that emotional as I said. It’s hard to say, though. You never know, sometimes it just catches you doesn’t it? Like when you do your wedding speech. I will focus on the job on Tuesday night though.”
Solskjaer believes United will continue to support manager David Moyes as he tries to rebuild the team he inherited from Sir Alex Ferguson, suggesting the stuttering nature of their displays this season were inevitable.
“It was always going to be like that, because when you come in, new ideas, even subtle changes, will take time,” said Solskjaer.
“Manchester United are a club that will give David Moyes time.”
Solskjaer went on to confirm that Cardiff are close to completing the signing of full-back Fabio from United, but he was not drawn on reports linking his club with a loan move for United winger Wilfried Zaha.

Kwambe Returns After Serving Out Suspension

Super Eagles right back, Solomon Kwambe has expressed delight over his prospect of filing out for the team in Wednesday’s semi final match of the 2014 CAF African Nations Championship in Mangaung.

The Sunshine Stars of Akure player watched from the Cape Town Stadium stands as his teammates recover from a 3-0 first half deficit to overhaul Atlas Lions of Morocco in the seven-goal thriller first quarter final match of the CHAN 2014 competition.

“It was an agonizing moment for me when we went down 3-0 in the first half.

“I felt bad because I thought my tournament was over. I felt sad because I could have played a part in the game if not for my red card in the South Africa game.

“But I give credit to my teammates who came back in the second half to cancel the goals and still won the game.

“They are wonderful and I sincerely salute them. At least I will still have to play a part in the competition”, Kwambe told Complete Sports at their Garden Court De Waal camp.

Kwambe sounded optimistic about Super Eagles chances of running home with the CHAN trophy.

“Yes, if you check the feeling of the players here you can understand we are in very high spirit about the cup.

“This is our first attempt in the competition but we are determined to make the best out of it”.
He said playing in the coming summer FIFA World Cup finals in Brazil will be a dream comes true for him.

“It’s my desire to make the Super Eagles list for the World Cup in Brazil and I’m working hard towards it because World Cup is the dream of every player and I’m no exception”.

UZOENYI: OUR TARGET IS THE TROPHY

nterview By Sab Osuji, in CapeTown:

Congrats Ejike for the semi final ticket after the 4-3 win over Morocco

Thank you

You guys were simply wonderful in the second half when everyone thought  the game was well beyond redemption, what really changed the situation?

We give glory to God for giving us the victory. We owe Him and only Him alone everything. First half was not easy for us, we did not play to our potential, we gave the ball away too quickly and the Moroccans took advantage of that to score three goals. But at half time, the Big Boss spoke to us, corrected the mistakes and told us the way we should play. We also spoke to ourselves that come, what’s happening, we should fight and redeem ourselves, our nation and our careers and I’m happy we did that.

At 3-0, didn’t you think it was all over?

I knew it was going to be difficult because I expected we should score one before half time but at the same time I believe nothing is impossible in football. I also know that football is a game of two halves and that you can win one (half) and lose the other. Morocco smiled first half but we laughed last when it mattered most.

Ejike, you have continued to excel in this tournament, what’s the secret?

You don’t know my secret Oga Sab, I know that you know my secret but in case you’ve forgotten or what, GOD is my secret, if you put your total faith in God and of course work hard, focused, determined and committed, you will do well.

Could that be reason you have been voted MVP in three consecutive games?

I thank God for His mercies upon me and the team. I just hope and believe He continues to guide us so we can take the trophy home.

Is that your target in this competition?

Yes, not only me as an individual but the team in general, it’s very important for us.

Why the emphasis on the importance of the CHAN Cup?

First, winning this cup will add value to the quality of the Nigerian League. It will convince people the more that a whole lot of talents abound in our league and it will also convince the world that Nigeria is the strongest African football nation.

You won the AFCON last year here in South Africa, now you are seeking the CHAN trophy also here in the Nelson Mandela country, are you Oliver Twist?

(Smiles) Not really but we have what it takes to win everything. Apart from winning the CHAN, we also want to go to the World Cup and win.

You’ve scored three goals in this tournament, are you also running for the top scorer’s award?

The trophy first as a team, individual honours come last but don’t forget we need to score goals to win matches. If I score goals to help my country to win nothing is sweeter than that.

How do you handle Ghana on Wednesday?

At this point we don’t fear any team; we can only respect them for reaching this stage because it’s not easy. One fact remains, nobody should expect an easy match but my belief is that having eliminated South Africa and Morocco, we can’t hope anything less than the cup.

We understand the desire to make the Super Eagles Brazil 2014 World Cup team is prime amongst factors inspiring this team’s players...

We want to win this cup and see what happens next. Everybody wants to play for his country, play at the World Cup but we need to do well here and now before the next assignment which is still several months away.

Finally, who do you dedicate your MVP award to?

To my Super Eagles teammates and all Nigerians.

Why?

Because of my teammates’ wonderful character and for Nigerians for their prayers and I thank them a lot.

Captain Rooney to steer Manchester United

Manchester United could make Wayne Rooney captain if he signs on for a new contract at Old Trafford -- plus he would be consulted on the club’s future transfer plans.

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Eagles Get Another N16m Offer To Beat Ghana

An extremely elated Minister of Sports and Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi has made the CHAN Eagles another offer of $100,000 (about N16m) to beat G hana on Wednesday in the second semi-final of the on-going 3rd African Nations Championship in South Africa.

The NSC had earlier offered the team an incentive of 100,000USD if they beat Morocco and qualify for the semi final, which they did in a dramatic manner yesterday. The minister said the team would get the money before their next match on Wednesday.

Abdullahi stated the incentives are Government’s way of motivating the players to give their best and triumph over their opponents. He added that if the “boys qualify for the final and go ahead to win the trophy, they can be confident that a grateful nation will remember for a long time to come that they, with typical Nigerian grits and determination, have extended our dominance of African football.”

The minister had earlier applauded the fighting spirit of the team against Morocco.
The Super Eagles came back from three goals down to defeat the Moroccans 4-3 in a thrilling quarter-final match in Cape Town, which went into extra time.

Abdullahi said the team showed passion, discipline and commitment, which are hallmarks of the Nigerian spirit.

“With the kind of overwhelming joy that followed the victory across our country, one cannot but feel that perhaps, these players are destined to win the trophy.”

He however urged the team not to be lulled by its present victory but to focus on the ultimate prize, which is the CHAN trophy. “I have no doubt in my mind, that with the Almighty God on our side and with the same commitment and will to succeed, the home-based Super Eagles will continue to excel.

Canada 2014: Falconets pick World Cup ticket

The Nigeria U20 women defeated South Africa 1-0 on Saturday and qualify for the World Cup with a 7-0 aggregate victory

Nigeria U20 Women have qualified for the 2014 FIFA Women U20 World Cup after a 7-0 aggregate victory against South Africa in on Saturday.

The Falconets won by a lone goal through Yetunde Adeboyejo at Dobsonville Stadium on Saturday after taking a 6-0 lead from the first leg.

The home side never lost hopes for the impossible despite conceding an early goal but their rally back for a victory crashed as they failed to find the back of the net.

KESHI: MY PLAYERS GAVE ME WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY GIFT

--Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has expressed happiness over the way his boys beat Morocco to secure the semi final ticket in South Africa as he declares that his boys will be up against the Black Stars on Wednesday.

Interview By Sab Osuji, In Cape Town:


Big Boss, I must start by saying congratulations for this dramatic but important win over Morocco in the quarter final match.

Thank you my brother, I’ll salute the players, I salute all Nigerians and I salute the fans for their support.

Now you came out of this seven goals thriller after recovering from a 3-0 first half deficit, what was the turning point?

The turning point I would say was the desire of the players to preserve their identity to remain in the competition till the end and possibly go home with the cup. Yes, they don’t just want to leave the competition early, they want to stay more here in South Africa.

But they went three goals down in just seven minutes; doesn’t that run counter to what you said that they want to remain in the tournament?

We did not have a good start; we gave the Moroccans a lot of respect, a lot of time and space which they enjoyed as it lasted. When you give a good team like Morocco such luxury, surely you will be punished but thank God we were able to turn things around in the second half.

So how did it happen, I mean what was it that changed especially as regards to what sparked this come back?

Well, I told them in the dressing room at half time that look guys we’ve not played our game, the Nigerian game and there’s need for us to get our mentality back and our fighting spirit. I said we must fight and redeem ourselves and they did, I’m happy and I salute the players.

With scores at 3-0 at half time did you ever think you were going to get back into the game?

Yeah, it might not please all ears at that point but yes I did.

How? Why?

Such things do happen in football. You recall the Damman Miracle of Saudi Arabia 1989 U-20 World Cup finals when Nigeria came from 0-4 down to beat Russia. I remember when I was in Mali during the 2010 Nations Cup in Angola, in our first game against Angola, we were 4-0 down in the first half and in just 12 minutes, we scored four to even the scores. But this one (against Morocco) is something else so I’ve to salute my players, for the character and mentality they brought into the second half. It was just awesome.

You seem used to such dramatic situations...

(Cuts) like I said, it happens though not too often.

Semi final ticket in the bag, could it be a birthday gift for the Big Boss at 52?

My birthday was last Thursday (January 23) but because of the task at hand, I had to shift it. All our focus was on this match and the players promised to win it as a gift as my birthday gift and I’m happy they won. Victory in the match means the players have fulfilled their promise because it would have been bad if we had lost. I’m proud of them and I couldn’t have been happier.

Now the semi final match comes up on Wednesday against Ghana, what’s on your mind?

It’s just a part of the games, it’s now a crucial stage of the competition and we gonna face it. But we know it’s going to be very tough, whether it’s Ghana or DR Congo. But I’m happy the boys are getting their minds on it, they want to remain in the competition and possibly win and to do that, we have to win every game.

Nigeria and Ghana have that bitter rivalry in football; would you rather have them in the semi final or Congo?

It’s not a matter of preference, this is a championship and for you to win, you must be ready to face any team. We’ve known Ghana to be a strong football nation, so also is DR Congo, we respect all of them but well we are prepared to face any of them.

I’m sure you must have enjoyed Cape Town so far including their support…

They are wonderful people, we have played all our matches here and honestly I appreciate them so much.

Playing the semi final away from Cape Town won’t it affect your team?

No, I don’t think so, it’s instead another opportunity to see the other parts of South Africa and I believe it’s gonna be a kind of motivation to them.

A tactical Mata

Manchester United players won’t be doing much this weekend. Perhaps a round of golf or two, but they certainly won’t be playing in the FA Cup fourth round. This will give those at the club some time to work on a formation that includes new signing Juan Mata.

This time 20 years ago, United were thirteen points clear and playing their best football for a generation. That team’s front line was made up of Mark Hughes with Eric Cantona in a withdrawn role and Ryan Giggs and Andrei Kanchelskis on the wings. When moving forward, the team shifted formation from 4-4-2 to 4-2-4, a game plan that hinged on Hughes’s ability to hold up the ball. The current line up could do with some of the same flexibility.



United need a team and a system that is capable of changing with the play and in reaction to opponents. At present, the game plan is to supply the wing and insert delivery to 18-yard box. It is unimaginative and insults the intelligence of our players. It is also too rigid with regards to adhering to 4-4-2. Mata’s presence should change all that.

If United were to field all of their best players, the front six would now look something like Mata, Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney, Adnan Januzaj, Michael Carrick and possibly Tom Cleverley. Whilst that indicates that midfielders still need to be bought, it also shows what type of players United have. Short passers.

The footballers in that set up are a group designed to hunt rather than bludgeon. Instead of sending the ball out wide, it would be nice to see United exchanging passes in midfield a la Argentina 2006 or Barcelona under Pep Guardiola. Right now, United are too predictable, if defenders were unsure where Mata or Rooney were going to pop up next, they would live in fear.

This approach is something United have done before in the glorious 2008 season. That year, Ronaldo began as an out and out winger before his goalscoring exploits saw him move further infield. Eventually, he was given a free role and Rooney, along with Carlos Tevez, interchanged positions in a rotating carousel that was impossible to defend against. All of the pieces necessary to recreate that puzzle are now in the current squad. Unfortunately, United are seventh in the league and have their confidence on the floor.

The last time United fared this badly in the top division in January was 1990. That was one month after the infamous ‘three years of excuses and it’s still crap, ta ra fergie’ banner. That year, United finished thirteenth and Ferguson was only saved by a decent run in the FA Cup. There will be no such tonic this time out. Much is expected of the effect Juan Mata will have on this team.

Manchester United bid for Shaw

Manchester United have made a substantial offer to Southampton for their 18-year-old full-back Luke Shaw and are awaiting a response from the south coast club, a source has told ESPN.

A report in the Daily Mirror suggests United have made a 22.5 million bid for Shaw, with ESPN's source confirming that the Red Devils have made a bid that will test the will of new Saints interim chief operating officer Gareth Rogers.

Southampton owner Katharina Liebherr has gone on record to insist she will not sell any of the club’s star assets in this transfer window after assuming control of the club following the departure of executive chairman Nicola Cortese earlier this month.

That view has been echoed by Saints boss Mauricio Pochettino, but it does not appear to have deterred United from making an offer for one of the most highly rated defenders in the Premier League.
Chelsea have also been heavily linked with a move for Shaw over the past year, with the Blues believed to have made enquiries about his availability prior to the start of this season.

Saints officials staved off that approach as they vowed to hang onto the latest shining star to emerge from a celebrated academy set-up that has produced the likes of Gareth Bale, Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in recent years.

However, a big money bid from United will test Southampton's resolve, as the Premier League champions look to build on the momentum created by their club record signing of Spain midfielder Juan Mata from Chelsea.

Rooney to pen new United deal - report

Wayne Rooney is close to signing a new £300,000-a-week contract at Manchester United, according to a report in the Daily Telegraph.

Rooney's future at Old Trafford had been cast into doubt over recent months amid increasing interest from the likes of Chelsea and Real Madrid.
The striker has 18 months remaining on his current contract and United have so far refused to sell one of their main assets, having turned down two separate bids from Chelsea last summer.


Earlier this week, reports emerged that Real Madrid were eyeing up a 25 million pound swoop for Rooney, following his apparent reluctance to commit his future to United.

The striker's relationship with former United boss Sir Alex Ferguson broke down in the latter months of the Scot's tenure, but new manager David Moyes has worked tirelessly throughout the new campaign to strengthen Rooney's bond with the club.


And the Daily Telegraph now claims that Rooney is ready to end speculation and is considering a U-turn on his previous plans to leave.


Meanwhile, Moyes travelled to Germany to watch Borussia Monchengladbach against Bayern Munich on Friday, He was reportedly was scouting Moenchengladbach midfielder Patrick Herrmann, as well as Bayern duo Toni Kroos and Mario Mandzukic -- the latter of whom was absent from the matchday squad.


Moyes has made one signing since taking over from Ferguson -- spending 27.5 million pounds on Marouane Fellaini -- although he is close to completing a club-record 37 million pound deal for Juan Mata.

Morocco-Nigeria Preview:

 Debutants in quarter-final showdown An age-longed rivalry in African football will be rekindled as Hassan Benabicha’s side hope to arrest Super Eagles juggernaut for a place in the CHAN semi-final.


Nigeria will hope to justify their blistering form in the African Nations Championship by caging the Atlas Lions of Morocco for a place in the last four of the biannual Africa football showpiece on Saturday evening.
As the kickoff of this cracker inches nearer, the question begging for answer is: Who will laugh last? Is it the Super Eagles that boast of a very potent attack that is capable of scoring goals aplenty or will it be the Atlas Lions that has one of the best defence in the tournament?

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Whichever way, 90 minutes of action-packed moments at the Cape Town Stadium will decide.
The Eagles inspired by Ejike Uzoenyi’s brace in their last group game against hosts South Africa ensured the Super Eagles booked a ticket to this stage after a dreary display against the Les Aigles of Mali in their opening fixture against Mali – a game that raised questions about Nigeria’s chances of getting to the knock-out stage.
For the north Africans, they have the Cranes of Uganda to thank for their unpardonable misses and poor defending when they squared up in Group B’s last game, otherwise Benabicha’s side would have got no business at this stage of the competition.
Nigeria face a Moroccan side that is yet to lose a game from the qualifying series of the tournament and also went unbeaten with one win and two draws from their three fixtures in Group B of the CHAN.
The northern Africans were given a stern test by Zimbabwe in their 0-0 draw at the Atlone Stadium plus a 1-1 draw against the Stallions of Burkina Faso.
Keshi will be without reliable defender Solomon Kwambe, who was sent off for a second bookable offence against Bafana Bafana. Even with this minor setback, the ‘Big Boss’ is positive that his men will emerge victorious.
Mouchine Iajour won the bronze ball at the Fifa World Club Championship and will be the man to watch out for in the Atlas Lions’ den. Apart from his flair for scoring goals, his can subvert the feather weight Nigeria backline.
In 18 appearances between these two sides, Morocco boast of eight wins against Nigeria’s six with the draw on four occasions.

Ferguson named Uefa coaching ambassador

The Scot, who retired as Manchester United manager last summer after a trophy-laden reign, will now chair meetings of the yearly forum of elite coaches

Sir Alex Ferguson has been named Uefa's new coaching ambassador at the governing body's first executive committee meeting of 2014.
Ferguson announced his retirement from management in May 2013 following a 27-year-stint with Manchester United, in which he led the Old Trafford club to 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cup wins and two Champions League successes.
The Scot has remained with United as both a director and a club ambassador, and will now attend meetings with other elite coaches after accepting the position with the governing body of European football.
"Sir Alex will be chairman of the forum of elite coaches that meet every year," Uefa president Michel Platini said on Friday.
"He will also be a member of the technical study group of the Champions League and the European Championship."

Just as both wheels fall off the bike

what do you think will happen to this man.......
yours comments...........

Helping console a friend

Mata happy to leave Chelsea for Manchester United, says Mourinho

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Juan Mata is set for a medical with Manchester United and says the Spain international is happy to leave Stamford Bridge.

The 25-year-old's move to Old Trafford is expected to be completed on Friday, after a delay due to Chelsea's negotiations with Mohamed Salah and poor flying conditions, with Mata due to arrive in Manchester by helicopter.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Mourinho confirmed Mata was heading for the reigning champions and said he is happy to join David Moyes' men.

"We allowed Juan to travel and have a medical at Manchester United," he told reporters. "Sooner rather than later things will be finalised.

"I asked him when the offer came: 'Are you really happy to go?' He said 'I'm really happy to go'

"He is a fantastic player. In spite of not playing much for us, I still think he could be important for us. It's a good move for Juan, it's good for the Premier League and the offer is the right offer.

"With the two deals, Juan and Kevin de Bruyne, we put ourselves in a very good position in relation to financial fair play."

Mourinho also said he had no problem selling Mata to a domestic rival and added that he hoped the Spain international would prove to be a success at Old Trafford.

"Many clubs/managers/boards feel you don't sell to a rival club, we feel and we think different,” he added.

“We are not afraid of him doing well at Man United, we want him to be happy & do well at Man United.

"He was fantastic for Chelsea, and Chelsea were fantastic for him. When he comes back to Stamford Bridge with a Man United shirt on, for sure we will show how much we ... respect him

"We feel mixed emotions... we are all sad and I think with him it was a bit the same."

Napoli To Revive Mikel Interest

Napoli could revive their interest in Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel, after missing out on him during the summer.

 The Italian giants are currently being linked with a move for Monaco's Geoffrey Kondogbia, but SportsDirect News understands that they are considering Mikel as a possible alternative.

 Napoli manager Rafael Benitez is desperate to add a new defensive midfielder to his squad this month, and has already failed in efforts to sign Etienne Capoue from Tottenham Hotspur, and Lyon captain Maxime Gonalons.

 Kondogbia now seems to be one of his main targets, though he would reportedly face stern competition from Arsenal and Manchester United for his signature.

 As such, Napoli could also try their luck with a bid for Mikel, who has not been a regular in the starting lineup at Stamford Bridge this season.

The Super Eagles star could be available now after Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho added Nemanja Matic to the club’s central midfield to fight for places with Ramires and Frank Lampard.



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WHAT IS ROSELL ACCUSED OF AND WILL HE TESTIFY?

Rosell is accused of misappropriation of funds, an offence outlined in Article 252 of the Penal Code in Spain. The crime, if proved, can lead to imprisonment for anywhere between one and eight years.

The former Barca president has shown his willingness to give evidence. He said in a press conference on Monday: "I would ask the judge to accept the complaint and to call me to testify."

However, judge Ruz sees no need to call upon Rosell at this stage of the investigation, preferring to analyse the above-mentioned documents instead. If these prove unsatisfactory or inconclusive, though, the 49-year-old may be asked to testify at a later date.

Barca, in conjunction with Rosell, will be forced to fight the charges and the 49-year-old's resignation as club president will have little bearing on the investigation. However, Bartomeu and others may also be held accountable by Cases and could be obliged to answer questions in the case in the coming weeks and months.

The question is, if he is not guilty why quitting.....That is left for the court to say...

WHAT DOCUMENTATION HAS BEEN PRESENTED BY BARCA?

So far, Barcelona have presented all of Neymar's contracts to the judge, as well as proof of the payments made in the signing of the Brazilian forward, plus financial documents for 2011, 2012 and 2013.

However, the judge and the prosecutors have requested further paperwork in order to carry out their investigation, including Fifa documentation concerning the player's transfer from Santos to Barcelona, as well as Neymar's contract with N&N that stipulated he would cede his playing rights to the company when his Santos agreement ended.

Investigators also want to see his contract with Santos and the Brazilian side's paperwork in the transfer, auditing forms from the Catalan club, independent information on the deal from finance company Deloitte and, finally, the contracts for first option on three Santos players (for which Barca paid €7.9m) and the two friendly matches between the sides (upon which the Catalan club spent an additional €9m) - both separate from the transfer itself.

WHAT EXACTLY IS BEING INVESTIGATED?

Barcelona, Neymar and the company N&N signed a contract in Sao Paulo in 2011 with a view to the forward moving to the Catalan club in 2014, when the player's contract was due to expire.

Included was payment of €10m as a loan, to be repaid when the player moved to Barca - as stipulated in the agreement. In addition, the two parties fixed a price for Neymar's playing rights at €40m (which was to include the €10m loan). A penalty clause of €40m for breach of contract was also written into the accord.

However, the two teams ultimately agreed to bring the deal forward a year and Neymar transferred to Camp Nou in the summer of 2013. Barca agreed to specific conditions with Santos and recognised that the previous contract could not now be fulfilled. They therefore were forced to pay the €40m penalty clause.

That is seen as suspicious by the judge and the prosecutor, who are now investigating whether the transfer went through not under a conventional agreement, but through a penalty clause instead. They also suspect that the €10m loan was paid as a guarantee of a future contract, something all but admitted by Barca in Neymar's unveiling in May, but which is against Fifa rules.

Due to the mismatch between the concepts outlined in the contracts (of which it has been claimed there were as many as 12 different ones), both issues could indicate contractual simulation.

HOW DID THE CASE OCCUR INITIALLY?

The complaint was lodged against Rosell by Barcelona fan and socio Jordi Cases last month, alleging misappopriation of funds and a lack of transparency over the €40m allegedly paid to the company owned by Neymar and his father.

Cases, a lifelong fan of the Catalan club, has criticised some of the side's other initiatives in recent times, such as the shirt sponsorship deal with Qatar Airways. Cases says he and other socios have a right to know how the money was spent, but claims he would not have pursued the case had he received a civil answer from Barcelona in the first place. "If they had told me there was no [specific] concept for that money, but that otherwise he wouldn't have joined, that would have been enough," he told reporters recently. "I would still think they were lying, but I just wanted a response."

And when no response was forthcoming, Cases decided to take his complaint to court.
WHAT EXACTLY IS BEING INVESTIGATED?

WHAT EXACTLY IS BEING INVESTIGATED?

How did the Neymar deal bring down Rosell?

The Blaugrana president stepped down from his post on Thursday, a day after a judge announced that the investigation into the transfer is set to continue in court

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Just one day after a judge announced that the investigation into Neymar's move from Santos to Barcelona will continue in a Spanish High Court, Blaugrana president Sandro Rosell has handed in his resignation.

Barca bought Neymar for a fee of €57.1 million in May of last year, but only €17.1m of that went to Santos, with third-party owners originally believed to have claimed the rest.

However, supermarket chain DIS say they never received their share and Barca have since admitted paying the €40m to the company co-owned by Neymar and his father, N&N.

Rosell claimed on Monday that Barcelona have "nothing to hide" over the transfer, but the Catalan club have been unable to fully explain the €40m payment and a Spanish prosecutor has now requested further documents from the current Liga leaders after claims last week that the player's contract may be 'fake'.

Barca moved quickly to deny those accusations, but prosecutors remain unconvinced by the documentation facilitated by the Catalan club and the investigation is set to continue in court. "There are sufficient grounds to carry on with the investigation," judge Pablo Ruz said on Wednesday.

And on Thursday, Barca called an emergency board meeting in which Rosell told colleagues he no longer wanted to lead the Catalan club for the remainder of his mandate, which was due to run until elections in 2016. The decision was later announced officially at a press conference at Camp Nou, with Bartomeu to take over with immediate effect.

The new man immediately vowed to defend the Catalan club against the accusations in the Neymar case, but faces a fight to clean up the club's image. Here, Omojes looks at the ins and outs of the saga, plus possible further ramifications for Rosell and Barca.

Juan Mata still in London

GMT: Mata is expected to have a medical at Manchester United tonight, but the Daily Telegraph's Mark Ogden reports that he's still in London, so there may be more anxious waiting.

Mark Ogden        
Juan Mata still in London, so Man Utd deal highly unlikely to be
 concluded tonight.






Man-U fans calm down............................

Official: Rosell quits Barcelona

Vice-presidents Josep Maria Bartomeu and Javier Faus visited the president at his home on Thursday morning, when he told them of his decision to leave the Catalan club

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has tendered his resignation and hit out at "personal attacks" against him and his family following the opening of an investigation into Neymar's transfer to Camp Nou.

Rosell and Barca are currently under the scrutiny of the Spanish High Court over an alleged misappropriation of funds following the transfer of Neymar from Santos last summer.

The Liga champions bought the Brazil star for a fee of €57.1 million in May of last year, but only €17.1m of that went to Peixe, with third-party owners originally believed to have claimed the rest.
However, supermarket chain DIS say they never received their share and the Catalans have since admitted paying the €40m to the company co-owned by Neymar and his father, N&N.
Blaugrana vice-presidents Josep Maria Bartomeu and Javier Faus met with Rosell at his home on Thursday morning and joined the Barca president at a meeting this evening, along with deputy president Joanjo Castillo, general director Antoni Rossich and communications director Albert Montagut.

But the reunion will be merely to discuss plans for the future, with the 49-year-old's mind made up following the release of a statement in which Rosell once again declares his innocence.

He said: "Me and my family for some time have suffered attacks that make me wonder if it's worth being president. "In recent days there have been unfair criticisms against me, coming from the national courts. I insist that everything that happened in the transfer of Neymar was correct.
"The club has always got to have an image that defends the club, there is confidentiality we have to expect, it's important.
"If we don't accept confidentiality it is damaging to the club. We don't want unfair publicity to affect the image of the club."
Rosell then reflected on his time at the club and said he was proud of the achievements of Barca during his reign.

"We've won the Champions League, two league titles, the other sports teams have also won a number of different trophies at home and abroad to show our power as a worldwide entity. "If you think back to Ronaldinho's goal in Paris, [Lionel] Messi's goals, what happened in Rome, in London.
"We've reduced the debt and regained assets.
"We have the pride of knowing some of the best players in the world play for Barca."
The president, whose current mandate runs until 2016, took charge at Camp Nou in 2010. He will be replaced by Bartomeu until the next elections.

World Cup: Ambassador lists visa conditions to proposed travellers

The new Nigerian envoy to Brazil has told Goal that only people with genuine reasons to travel to the South American country will be given visas

Newly appointed Nigeria Ambassador to Brazil Adamu Emozozo has warned anybody that has no genuine and legitimate business to do during the World Cup in Brazil not to even try applying for visas because such persons will be refused.
 The Ambassador told Goal that all arrangements have been made between Nigeria and the Brazilian Embassy to make procurement of visas easy for people that would be in the South American country legitimately.
 Emozozo who is bound to resume work in Brazil next week disclosed this during his courtesy call on the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Aminu Maigari in Abuja on Wednesday.
 “Visa procurement is at the discretion of every government. We are already discussing with the Brazilian authority via the Embassy and the modalities for ensuring that those who have legitimate business to do during the (2014) World Cup do not have to be deprived of visas to go to Brazil. That is being assured and the Presidency is on top of that,” Emozozo told Goal.
 The Ambassador also assured on spectatorship promising large turnout of Nigerians to watch Eagles matches in all the venues Nigeria would be playing.
 “We have a lot of Nigerians or Nigeria related people in Brazil who will give Nigeria whatever amount of support we need for the Eagles to triumph. I am sure that the Brazilians would be there to support [the Super Eagles]. Because they are sporting people the Brazilians will support the Eagles to the last whistle even if [Nigeria] have to beat Brazil in the competition.
 ”We will surely do our best to ensure Nigerians living in Brazil troop out in large numbers to support the Super Eagles in all the matches the team would play in Brazil,” he assured.

Rooney exit? Man United plot Cavani solution

Could Edinson Cavani replace Wayne Rooney at Manchester United?

Manchester United are reportedly planning a bold move to replace Wayne Rooney with Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani. England international Rooney is rumoured to be on his way out next summer, with the Uruguay international potentially becoming the new Old Trafford hero.

Plus Arsenal have made up their mind on the striker of choice with Juventus’ Mirko Vucinic set for loan spell at the Gunners and Tottenham are chasing young defender Jamaal Lascelles.

Stay tuned for more rumours and done deals ...

(Good News to United Fans) Chelsea Accept Manchester United’s £37m Bid For Juan Mata

Manchester United have had a bid, believed to be in the region of £37m, accepted by Chelsea for Spanish midfielder Juan Mata. The 25-year-old will have a medical on Thursday before completing a move to the Premier League champions.

 Mata is expected to sign a four-and-a-half year deal at Old Trafford. The Spain international, who has won 32 caps, said goodbye to team-mates and staff at Chelsea’s Cobham training ground on Wednesday.

United continue to deny having made a bid for the playmaker, but it is understood they have made an offer through intermediaries working on the deal.

Manager David Moyes declined to answer questions on Juan Mata after his side’s Capital One Cup semi-final defeat by Sunderland.

Nud!ty On Display:- Open Letter To Maheeda [Must Read]

 

This guy is obviously not happy with Maheeda with the was she is disgracing

Dear Maheeda,
I am quite sure that you will find this piece of write-up not appealing but the fact is just that you need to re-check yourself and also re-structure your life. I am not preaching the gospel to you, neither am I seeking public attention. I read one of your recent interview with one of Africa biggest Newspaper where you said that you are proud of your n**e pictures. You also talked about your background which I found so rough and am very sorry for that. Nobody would have prayed for such background and I really appreciate your courage and struggle girl (Thumbs UP).

But all the same Maheeda, Ramsey Noah slept under Lagos Bridge without food. He struggled without exposing his butt or circulating his n**e pics and now he is one of the biggest Actors we see on screen in Africa.

Did you know that Mercy Johnson once lived in an uncompleted building as a young girl with a lot of dreams? She struggled and went through a lot of tribulations but now she is also one of the biggest Actress in Africa.

*You don’t have to pose n**e before you become great or before you actualize your dreams. Upcoming Acts take note of that. STOP presenting yourself has a born again Christian. Chai! Satan Punish Devil. My dear you are very much far from it. I wonder if you know the meaning of been a born again. It about having total submission to God. Been spiritually and morally okay which I don’t think you are.I can’t still believed that you were once a gospel singer. It is never to late for you to change your heart and your ways.

 You claimed that your mum and husband supports you. Who cares if they support you or not ? What matters most is for you to get back to your senses. Funny enough I can’t masturbate to your n**e pictures not to talk of deriving pleasure from staring at it. You want attention, you are an attention seeker.

That’s cool but get your attention using another means. You put n**e pics because you claimed that you are into what you call ‘showbiz’ but I call it ‘showkey’.

 Be Wise Sister Maheeda. Enough Of The Dirty Yansh Wey We Dey See.

 A Word Is Enough For The Wise. People Are Watching You. Be A Good Role Model.

Marketers Are No Longer Buying Mercy Johnson’s Movies

Movie Marketers are no longer buying her movies Since she refuses to reduce her price, sources said any movie u see mercy Johnson in is an old movie that she is presently out of jobs, Because producers have stop using her for movies, marketers would not buy,the ones that have paid her, are asking for refund…


We hope Mercy Johnson and Marketers Resolve this issue soon…
Abeg Mercy reduce your price....Nigerians love to see you on any recent movies......
Then like your career pass u..

Congrats: Genevieve Nnaji Becomes Etisalat Ambassador

Nollywood diva Genevieve Nnaji was declared an Etisalat Ambassador on January 22, 2014, Wednesday. The appropriate information appeared at various sources, including Instagram of Etisalat Nigeria:

“We officially welcome @genevievennaji as an Etisalat Ambassador for #easyflex.
 We do quality not quantity. Flex 4000, Flex 10000 and Flex 20000 are now available for our high value customers!” the post said.
 

 This message was followed by the appropriate PHOTO also available on company’s Twitter:

KOREA/JAPAN2002: NIGERIA'S SHINNING STARS AT THE WORLD CUP(3)

--Yobo emerged best Eagle but Nigeria failed to shine in the Far East

The 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan, saw Nigeria again qualify with optimism even though there were some rough patches along the road.

 The Liberian team inspired by George Weah proved a stubborn force and were close to truncating the Eagles aspiration of qualifying for a  third  World Cup in a row but a 2-1 loss to the Black Stars of Ghana in Monrovia tilted the advantage in Nigeria's favour.

The team eventually made it to the Mundial after a 3-0 win against perenial rivals, Ghana, at the Liberation Stadium in Port Harcourt.It was the first time an indigenous tactician will help the country achieve such feat. Shuaibu Amodu helped revive the team's aspiration which was on the decline after a disappointing 1-0 loss to the Leone Stars of Siera Leaone in Freetown. That led to the sacking of Dutchman, Johaness Bonfrere.

Things took a negative  turn for the outspoken coach the following year as Amodu himself was fired after the Eagles struggled to a bronze medal finish at the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations in Mali.He was replaced by Adegboye Onigbinde.

Team Captain,Sunday Oliseh, his assistant, Finidi George and a host of other first team stars were also axed from the squad.Austine Jay Jay Okocha was named the new skipper of the side and he  retained his place in the team alongside experienced stars like Nwankwo Kanu,Taribo West, Ike Shorunmu, Celestine Babayaro and Julius Aghahowa.

With a new squad and distinctive pastel green kits, the Super Eagles were expected to build on its strong performances in the 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cups in the United States of America and France.

Nigeria were drawn into group F with powerhouses Sweden, Argentina, and England. The first game against Argentina started with a strong defence that kept the first half scoreless. In the 61st minute, Gabriel Batistuta breached the Nigerian defence to put Argentina in the lead 1–0 and win the game.

Nigeria's second game against Sweden saw them take the lead but later lose 2–1.Julius Aghahowa scored the Eagles only goal of the competition after a beautiful pull out from Joseph Yobo.  Nigeria then drew 0–0 with England and bowed out in the first round.

JOSEPH YOBO
After making his debut for the Super Eagles in 2001, Joseph Yobo played in the Super Eagles' three matchesin Japan and South Korea.He provided the assist for Nigeria's only goal of the tournament.

He received positive reviews for his impressive showing in the tournament and earned a loan move to English Premier League side, Everton Football Club  from French side, Olympic Marseille at the end of the competition.

 A £1 million fee was required to register the player, and he became the first signing of David Moyes. An option to make the move permanent was taken up and completed in 2003 after a dispute between Yobo and Marseille was settled, with Everton agreeing a fixed additional fee of £4 million.

Yobo was also part of the Nigerian squad for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, after which he assumed the Eagles' captaincy on the international retirement of Nwankwo Kanu.
Yobo became one of the most consistent players in the Everton squad, and was one of only seven players in the entire league to play every minute of every game throughout the 2006–07 season; his teammate, Joleon Lescott, also being an ever-present throughout the season.

JULIUS AGHAHOWA
 Known for his pace and  back-flips whenever he scores goals,Julius Aghahowa was Nigeria's  lone goal scorer at the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan.He was Super Eagles Eagles topscorer at the 2002 African Cup of Nations Cup earlier in the year in Mali.
No doubt,Aghahowa was one of Nigeria's shinning lights at this tournament and he proved that with a well taken strike against Sweden in Nigeria's second group game against Sweden. He delighted the world with his back slips after scoring the goal.
Aghahowa played  32 matches and scored 14 goals for the Super Eagles. He also played at the 2000 Summer Olympics.

IKE SHORUNMU
 Ike Shorunmu only made a last-minute entry into the Korea/Japan 2002 World Cup, a new squad under coach Adegboye Onigbide, as he was initially prompted to pull out in solidarity with the suspended older players. At the World Cup, he gave a good account of himself by his excellent performance  in the group match against Argentina, though Eagles lost 0-1. He was also in goal against Sweden in the second game, which Nigeria lost to end his international career.

It was a sweet consolation for someone who was unlucky to miss out on the train to the France '98 World Cup. Back then,the stage was set for Shorunmu to man the post at the World Cup. He even featured in the friendly game with Germany but suddenly suffered an injury while on duty for his Swiss club, thereby ending his France ’98 dream.
Though Shorunmu’s great performance could not take the Super Eagles beyond the group stage in Korea/Japan, he was full of praise for himself, saying: “The match against Argentina in the 2002 World Cup remains the most memorable game in my life.”


SUPER EAGLES SQUAD LIST TO KOREAJAPAN 2002

NR.    NAME    DATE OF BIRTH    POSITION
1    Ibrahim SHORUNMU          16/10/1967    GK
2    Joseph YOBO    06/09/1980    MF
3    Celestine BABAYARO        29/08/1978    DF
4    Nwankwo KANU    01/08/1976    FW
5    Isaac OKORONKWO    01/05/1978    DF
6    Taribo WEST    26/03/1974    DF
7    Pius IKEDIA    11/07/1980    FW
8    Mutiu ADEPOJU    22/12/1970    MF
9    Bartholomew OGBECHE    01/10/1984    FW
10    Jay Jay OKOCHA    14/08/1973    MF
11    Garba LAWAL    22/05/1974    MF
12    Austine EJIDE    08/04/1984    GK
13    Rabiu AFOLABI    18/04/1980    DF
14    Ifeanyi UDEZE    21/07/1980    DF
15    Justice CHRISTOPHER      24/12/1981    MF
16    Efetobore SODJE    05/10/1972    DF
17    Julius AGHAHOWA    12/02/1982    FW
18    Benedict AKWUEGBU    03/11/1974    FW
19    Eric EJIOFOR    21/07/1979    DF
20    James OBIORAH    24/08/1978    MF
21    John UTAKA    08/01/1982    FW
22    Vincent ENYEAMA    29/08/1982    GK
23    Femi OPABUNMI    03/03/1985    FW

Coach: Adegboye ONIGBINDE (NGA)

KOREA/JAPAN 2002 AWARD WINNERS

Winner:     Brazil
Runner-Up:     Germany
Third:     Turkey
Fourth:     Korea Republic
adidas Golden Ball:     Oliver KAHN (GER)
adidas Golden Shoe:     RONALDO (BRA)
Yashin Award for the Best
Goalkeeper:     Oliver KAHN (GER)
Best Young Player Award:     Landon DONOVAN (USA)
FIFA Fair Play award:     Belgium
FIFA Award for the Most
Entertaining Team:     Korea Republic

Mata on verge of €50m Manchester United switch as he misses Chelsea training

The champions are closing in on the Spain international, with his representatives looking to complete a transfer in the coming days

Manchester United are closing in on a deal to sign Juan Mata from Chelsea, after the playmaker missed training on Wednesday.

Mata was absent from the Blues first-team training session in the morning as the clubs hold talks over a £40 million (€50m) deal for the Spain international.

The 25-year-old’s representatives are in England and United hope to agree a deal in the next few days as David Moyes looks to strengthen his midfield and boost his side’s chances of qualifying for next season’s Champions League.

Mata is desperate for regular football having found himself out of favour at Chelsea this season, starting just 11 of Chelsea’s 22 Premier League matches.

Chelsea initially demanded £45m to sell Mata to a domestic rival but are prepared to accept an offer worth around £40m for a player who cost £23.5m when he signed from Valencia in 2011.

A deal for Mata could also improve relations between the clubs as Chelsea continue with their attempts to sign United striker Wayne Rooney, as revealed by Goal on Wednesday.

Mata is keen on a move to Old Trafford to boost his chances of playing for Spain at next summer’s World Cup, and the Premier League champions can offer a significant increase on his £70,000-a-week salary.

He has been named Chelsea’s player of the year in the last two seasons but Mourinho suggested earlier this month that the ‘door is open’ should Mata seek a transfer away from Stamford Bridge in the January transfer window.

Mata is under contract until 2016 and Chelsea would prefer to evaluate his situation at the end of the season and sell him abroad, with Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid among the player’s admirers.

But with United no longer considered a direct rival - the champions are currently seventh in the Premier League table, 14 points behind leaders Arsenal - Chelsea are prepared to listen to big offers for the attacking midfielder this month.

It would represent a major coup for Moyes, who is under significant pressure and has yet to bolster his fragile squad in the winter window, despite having around £150m available to spend on new recruits.

Mourinho has cited Mata’s lack of defensive work as the main reason behind the Spain international’s frequent omission, with Oscar preferred in the No.10 role at Stamford Bridge.

Mata has been Chelsea’s player of the year in the last two seasons, and last term scored 12 goals and provided 12 assists in the Premier League alone. 

WORLD’S LARGEST SHARK EVER CAUGHT

WORLD’S LARGEST SHARK EVER CAUGHT. We have all heard the big fish tales, but unless we see it, we cannot confirm it. Because there are so many different ways to catch a shark we have laid out several different examples of the world’s biggest shark.
World’s largest shark ever pulled out of the ocean, came from Pakistan, where they craned a Whale Shark out of the water.
Before we start the run down of the world’s largest shark ever caught here is an image of the unofficial largest shark in the world.

 Although data still needs to officially be checked, this large great white shark caught off Phillip Island weighs an amazing 5,085 lb, making it possibly the biggest shark ever caught.

World’s largest shark ever caught

World’s largest shark ever pulled out of the ocean, came from Pakistan, where they craned a Whale Shark out of the water.

Morocco Coach: Eagles Clash Will Be Tough

--Atlas Lions coach demands consistency from his side against Nigeria

Atlas Lions coach Hassan Benabicha believes adequate preparations is key to his lads' success ahead of their quarter-final clash against Nigeria.

The Atlas Lions who were on the brink of elimination from the tournament after goals from Yunus Sentamu, Abdessamad El Mobarky and Abdelkbir El Ouadi's stoppage time goal cancelled out Abdessamad Rafik's first half opener and Benabicha admits a repeat of their performance against Uganda will land them a semi-final place in the competition.

"And why not beat them and reach the semifinal?" he began.

"Now we must prepare well for our game against Nigeria which will be equally crucial."
"We don't have any other choice than to win,"  he concluded.

The Moroccan team which have seven players who recently played in the World Cup Club championship where they lost to European Champions Bayern Munich will face Nigeria on Saturday at the Cape Town Stadium.
 

Fascinating Traditions To Honor The Dead Around The World

Fire burials

 – Bali According to Hindu tradition, the dead in Bali are interred in a mass grave with others from the same village. As soon as the community feels the grave is full enough to warrant it, previously buried bodies are unearthed, cleaned, and arranged on a parade float that is decorated extravagantly. The float heads through the village to the town square, where it is set on fire and a feast held to commemorate the deceased.

Fascinating Traditions To Honor The Dead Around The World

Sky burials

 – Tibet Tibetans believe in reincarnation. Once a person has passed away, the body is just an empty vessel with no spirit left inside. Therefore, the dead are brought to body breakers who will cut off the person’s hair, break the body into pieces and roll in roasted barley flour known as tsampa. The body is brought to the top of a mountain where the barley helps to encourage the vultures to go to work.

Fascinating Traditions To Honor The Dead Around The World

Turning of the bones – Madagascar In a ritual known as turning of the bones, or famadihana, the Malagasy people exhume the bodies of their dead every five or seven years. The bodies, which have been wrapped in cloth, are sprayed with wine and perfume and danced with to lively music. It is thought that this practice helps to quicken decomposition, the key step to allowing the spirits of the dead to enter the afterlife.

Fascinating Traditions To Honor The Dead Around The World

Predator burials – East Africa Some nomadic Maasai people in East Africa believe that dead bodies are harmful to the earth. And since their deity, Enkai, encompasses all things on the planet — earth, sky, and all living beings — they choose to leave their dead outdoors and allow predators to take care of it. They do not believe in an afterlife, and reserve more elaborate burials for chiefs and other significant figures

Uzoenyi: Am Hopeful Of Getting Better Offers Than Rennes'

Super Eagles winger Ejike Uzoenyi is still eyeing a move to Europe after his six-month loan move to Rennes in France was not extended, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.

Uzoenyi who grabbed a brace for the Eagles against South Africa at the ongoing CHAN on Sunday, revealed to MTNFootball.com that he is optimistic that better offers will come his way.

"God knows why things went that way (with Rennes), but with the experience I got from the Rennes move, I am better now and I have learnt a lot.

"I know better offers would come, but right now I am concentrating on helping my country win the Africa Nations Championship.”

He further revealed that the cold weather in France adversely affected him at Rennes.

"I don't like talking about my move to Rennes, but sincerely many things did not go well, the cold was unbearable for me because I had never seen that kind of cold in my life before."

Uzoenyi who plies his trade with Enugu Rangers, was a member of the Eagles side that won the AFCON last year in South Africa.

Peter Okoye Vs Son Cameron, Who Has More Swag As They Both Strikes Poses?

He tagged this Father and son #swag #atlanta
So if you are to pick, who do you think got more swag between the two? see more photos below:
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He tagged this Father and son #swag #atlanta So if you are to pick, who do you think got more swag between the two? see more photos below:

Kcee Limpopo Master Ventures Into Oil And Gas, Starts Five Star Oil An Gas [See Photos]

Kcee Limpopo Master Ventures Into Oil And Gas, Starts Five Star Oil An Gas [See Photos]

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When other Celebrities are Spending Money on Cars and Jewellries, The Limpopo Masteris building a Life Investment Career for himself, Dive into Oil Business even when he his still Relevant to the Entertainment Industry, Nice One Kcee.

 Last year he said he was investing in oil & gas and true to his words he did. Kcee shared photos from the oil vessel with the caption “Dreams to come true “.

Man Stabs, Burns And Eats A Muslim Brother In Revenge

The horrific photos of this man killing and eating a Muslim brother was taken on Sunday in Bangui. According to The Associated Press, the men Mad Dog ate their body parts were killed by residents of the Sango neighborhood in revenge for the lynching of a taxi driver from Sango a day earlier.

The horrific photos of this man killing and eating a Muslim brother was taken on Sunday in Bangui.
According to The Associated Press, the men Mad Dog ate their body parts were killed by residents of the Sango neighborhood in revenge for the lynching of a taxi driver from Sango a day earlier.
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Two other Muslim passers-by escaped to the protection of French and African peacekeeping forces The agency understands that Magloire didn’t take part in the killings, but turned up in the aftermath. Earlier in the month horrific footage emerged from Bangui of Mad Dog eating the leg of a Muslim who, according to the BBC, was hauled from a bus, battered and then stabbed before being set on fire. In the aftermath of the incident, Mad Dog grabbed hold of his leg and then began to devour it. Mad Dog’ had spotted his victim on a minibus and followed him after deciding he looked Muslim. He gathered a crowd of about 20 Christian youths who forced the bus driver to stop and dragged him from the bus.

Without emotion he told the BBC:

‘I poured petrol over him. I burned him. I ate his leg, right down the white bone.’ Witnesses did not intervene but recorded the footage on mobile phones, including the act of cannibalism.

A video showed his cheeks bulging as he consumes the flesh. Witness Jean-Sylvestre Tchya told news agency AFP:

‘One of the individuals took hold of an arm and went and bought some bread and starting chewing on the flesh, along with his bread.

The scene made many people vomit, and some cried out in horror.’

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MUST READ:: Facts about the human body

1. You know, you have no sense of smell when you're sleeping! 
2. You know ,you can see your nose all the time but somehow your brain always ignores it! • 
3. We all blink after every few seconds, but do we know the purpose of blinking ! Blinking helps to wash tears over our eyeballs.That keeps them clean and moist. 
4. An average person has over 1,460 dreams a year which is about 4 dreams every night! 
5.  On a clear night, the human eye can see between 2000 to 3000 stars in the sky. 
6. Do you know the similarity between human body and a banana? You will be amazed to know that 50% of human DNA is same as in banana!
7.  The human body has enough iron in it to make 3 inches long nail.
8. A human heart pumps enough blood to fill 100 swimming pools in an average lifetime. In the same time it will beat almost three billion times
9.  All babies are color blind when they are born ,so they only see black & white. 
10. People with dark color skin wrinkle later than the people having light color skins! 
11. Guess how many muscles are working when you take a step! Well, about 200 muscles are used when we take a single step! 
12. Weight of the eyeball ! The eyeball of a human weighs approximately 28 grams.
13. People generally read 25% slower from a computer screen compared to paper. 
14. Do you know, it is impossible to sneeze with your eyes open !
15. And do you know ,it is impossible to hum while your nose is plugged close !
16.  Do you know 'rhinoplasty' is the name given to plastic surgery which involves nose !
17. Have you heard about Anosmia ,Dysosmia ,Hyperosmia? These all words are related to sense of smelling. Anosmia means inability to smell and Dysosmia is a condition where things don't smell like they should smell whereas Hyperosmia means strong sense of smelling ! 
18. Here is one more trivia about nose :the technical term for sense of smell is 'olfaction' !
19. Your brain is move active and thinks more at night than during the day. 
20. Do you know what is Uvula? It is the small piece of the small tissue dangling over the tongue.
21. Now this is cool ,the tongue is the strongest muscle in the human body. 
22. And did you know that our fingers don't have any muscles ? The muscles which move our finger joints are located in the palm and up in the forearm. 
23. An adult human body contains approximately 100 trillion cells! 
24. Your tongue has 3,000 taste buds
25. Do you know ,your brain is 80% water? 
26. No pain in the brain! Do you know our brain does not feel pain! Even though brain processes pain signals,the brain itself actually does not feel pain. 
27. Bones in an adult account for 14% of the body's total weight.
28. The tips of your fingers have enough strength to support the weight of your whole body 
29. When you are born with 300 bones in their body, but as an adult you only have 206 bones. This happens because many of them join together to make a single bone.
30. The outsides of a bone are hard, they are light and soft inside. They are about 75% water.
31. The strongest bone in your body is the femur (thighbone), and it's hollow!
32. The smallest bone in the human body is the staples bone which is located in the ear,it is also called stirrup .
33. Men get hiccups more often than women. 
34. A sneeze can exceed the speed of 100 miles per hour.When a sneeze leaves your body ,it is at such a high speed that you should avoid supressing it.
35.  It takes food only seven seconds to go from the mouth to the stomach via the esophagus, pretty fast ! right? 
36. Enamel is hardest substance in the human body. • Fingernails grow nearly 4 times faster than toenails!
37.  Women hearts beat faster than men. Also women blink more than men ! 
38. In one day ,your heart beats 100,000 times. 
39. And do you know that breathing rate is faster in children and women than men ! 
40. The normal pulse is 70 heartbeats per minute.
41.  Blood is such a good stain that Native Americans used it for paint.
42.  Did you know that Blood is 6 times thicker than water?
43.  Our kidneys filter about 1.3 liters of blood every minute & expel up to 1.4 liters of urine in a day. 
44. The capacity of an adult human bladder ranges from approximately 600 ml to 800 ml. The exact maximum capacity varies from person to person. But remember that the urge to urinate is triggered when the bladder contains about 100 to 200 mls , much lower than full capacity. As the bladder fills with fluid, receptors in the bladder wall get stretched. 
45. • Do you know a woman has approximately 4.5 liters of blood in her body, while men have 5.6 liters? 
46. • Your blood takes a very long trip through your body. If you could stretch out all of a human's blood vessels, they would be about 60,000 miles long. That's enough to go around the world twice. 
47. • Did you know that, our heart (which is one of the main muscles ) is so powerful that it can squirt the blood no less than 9 meters high? It's because it’s programmed to deliver the blood even in the less accessible areas of the body, like the toes & the fingertips, and therefore, in order to do this, it’s necessary for the heart to create lots of pressure inside the veins.
48.  People with darker skin will not wrinkle as fast as people with lighter skin. • The reason honey is so easy to digest is that it’s already been digested by a bee. 
49. The only part of the body that has no blood supply is the cornea in the eye. It takes in oxygen directly from the air.
50.  The sound you hear when you crack your knuckles is actually the sound of nitrogen gas bubbles bursting.
51.  Women blink nearly twice as much as men. 
52. It takes about 20 seconds for a red blood cell to circle the whole body. • Every drop of blood in your body is filtered by your body over 300 times a day. 
53. Babies are born with pink lungs but they darken in color as we breathe in polluted air. 
54. Your right lung is bigger than left lung! The left lung is small so as to adjust heart in that part !
55. Human hair and fingernails continue to grow after death. 
56. You burn more calorie while sleeping than watching TV.