THE GERMAN SNIPER CALL IT QUIT AT 34

May 26th, 2024

By Adejide

THE GERMAN SNIPER CALL IT QUIT AT 34

Real Madrid midfielder, Toni Kroos had his farewell against Real Betis last night at the Bernabeu.

The German international made his retirement public a few days ago with his contract expiring at the end of the season.

Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelloti praised the personality of Kroos and regarded him as one of the best in his role which will make it difficult to be replaced.

The Regista won more than 20 major trophies in Madrid shirt including four Champions League trophies. He hopes to add another trophy to his laurels when Madrid face Dortmund in the Champions League final this Saturday.

Undoubtedly, he’s ending his career as a Real Madrid legend regardless of the outcome of the final against Dortmund.

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GUARDIOLA STUNNED BY TEN HAG IN TACTICAL FA CUP FINAL BATTLE

Pep Guardiola admitted to have committed tactical blunder as United ran away with FA Cup trophy.

Eric ten Hag deployed a 4:4:2 formation with four midfielders to close the gaps and press City players very high. Kobbie Mainoo and Sofyan Amrabat were deployed to cut off supplies from Kevin De Bruyne and in form Foden to Haaland who could not make an impact in the game.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe greet Pep Guardiola at FA cup final

With Garnacho and Rashford in the attack, City became erratic and left so much space between the lines. Garnacho scored first and Mainoo added the second in 30th and 39th minutes respectively before Doku’s late goal reduced the score line.

The victory means Chelsea will have to back down to Conference League while Manchester United claim Europa cup ticket for next season. Will this be a farewell to the embattled ten Hag after facing so much pressure from the media and United fans? Only Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his co management members would decide that in the next few weeks.

Kobbi Mainoo celebrating with FA trophy after the victory

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AMERICAN GOLFER MURRAY DIES AT 30

PGA Tour Golfer Grayson Murray passes away on Saturday morning after battling illness.

The America star unexpectedly withdrew from this week’s Charles Schwab Challenge event on Friday due to illness despite playing 16 holes of his second round.

The Golf world is devastated to learn of his demise and the tour announced grief counsellors will pay tribute to him at the end of the event.

The two time winner is regarded as a standout young player, he won three straight Junior Championships from 2006-2008.

American Golfer, Grayson Murray dies at 30

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AL AHLY LIFT FOURTH AFRICAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TROPHY IN FIVE YEARS

The Best African Football Club, Al Ahly won another African Champion League trophy to extend their record to 12th titles against Esperance in Cairo.

The first leg played in Tunisia ended goaless and Al Ahly won their opponent by a lone goal from a deflected corner from Hussein El Shahat.

There were nervy moments in the game with Percy Tau firing wide and Yan Sasse’s shot was off target after an hour mark. Afsha’s free kick hit the crossbar before Al Ahly saw out the sixth added minutes to end the game.

The both sides have already won the tickets to represent Africa at the FIFA club World Cup which will be hosted by United States in June to July next year.

Al Ahly players celebrating their victory against Esperance

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OSAKA HOPE MOTHERHOOD SPURN HER TO FRENCH OPEN VICTORY

Naomi Osaka, the four time major champion hopes to translate lessons learnt from being a mother to the court during the French Open.

The Japanese has spent five weeks with her 10-month old daughter in Paris after a clay court swing. She agreed that motherhood skills such as patience, resilience and adaptability are all required to make being a success as a tennis player.

“There are people that are naturally like that anyway. But for me, I’m learning a lot of lessons through motherhood and I hope that I can remember to apply them on the tennis court”, Naomi said.

She was able to see her daughter Shai walk for the first time which made her really happy. Will her joyous emotions be a key factor in making her victorious? We’ll all find out as the French open begins this weekend.

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Kobbi Mainoo celebrating with FA trophy after the victory

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