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Benzema leaves Real Madrid: Departure is officially confirmed by the club


Benzema leaves Real Madrid: Departure is officially confirmed by the club
It has been officially confirmed by Real Madrid that Karim Benzema is leaving the club this summer, with the striker departing the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu after 14 seasons representing Los Blancos.
This Sunday’s home match against Athletic Club will be Benzema’s final game for the club, as an era ends at Real Madrid.
His exit follows those of Marco Asensio, Mariano and Eden Hazard, all of which were announced on Saturday.
Real Madrid’s Benzema statement
“Real Madrid and our captain Karim Benzema have agreed to bring to an end to his brilliant and unforgettable time as a player at our club,” read a club statement put out on Sunday.
“Real Madrid would like to show its gratitude and affection to the man who is already one of our greatest legends.
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“Karim Benzema joined our club in 2009, at just 21 years of age, and has been a fundamental player in this golden era of our history.
“During the 14 seasons in which he has defended our badge and our shirt, he has won 25 titles, a record number for Real Madrid: five European Cups, five Club World Cups, four UEFA Super Cups, four LaLiga titles, three Copa del Rey titles and four Spanish Super Cups.
“Karim Benzema is the current Ballon d’Or and UEFA Player of the Year, as well as being included in the FIFA FIFPRO XI and winning the Pichichi Trophy 2022.
“These awards were received after one of the most extraordinary seasons in our history, especially in the Champions League, in which our captain produced memorable performances that contributed to Real Madrid winning the 14th European Cup in Paris, while he was the top scorer of this competition with 15 goals.
“Karim Benzema is the player who has worn our shirt the fifth-most times with 647 appearances, and is Real Madrid’s second all-time top scorer with 353 goals.
“He is also Real Madrid’s second all-time top scorer in both LaLiga and the European Cup. He is also the fourth top scorer in the history of the Champions League and the fourth top scorer in the history of LaLiga.
“Karim Benzema’s career at Real Madrid has been an example of behaviour and professionalism, and has represented the values of our club.
“Karim Benzema has earned the right to decide his future.
“Madridistas and fans all around the world have enjoyed his magical and unique football, which has made him one of the great legends of our club and one of the great legends of world football.
“Real Madrid is and always will be his home, and we wish him and all his family all the best in this new stage of his life.
“Next Tuesday, June 6, at 12:00 noon, an institutional act of homage and farewell to Karim Benzema will take place at Ciudad Real Madrid, with the presence of our president Florentino Perez.”
Benzema leaves Real Madrid: Departure is officially confirmed by the club
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Aston Villa stun Chelsea at Stamford Bridge


Aston Villa stun Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
Aston Villa stunned Chelsea 0-1 at Stamford Bridge Stadium on Sunday to compound the Blues’ miserable start to the 2023/24 Premier League campaign.
The defeat has condemned Chelsea to the 14th position on the league table with five points from six matches, the worst in decades.
Ollie Watkins scored the only goal of the match at Stamford Bridge.
The opening minutes of the first-half saw Chelsea with most of the possession as Moises Caicedo had an early chance from outside of the box after Nicolas Jackson won the ball off Douglas Luiz, but the low shot was an easy save for Emiliano Martinez.
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Chelsea thought they had broken the deadlock moments before half-time after a header from Axel Disasi, but the flag immediately went up for offside after Disasi mistimed his run from Raheem Sterling’s cross, a decision which VAR quickly confirmed.
The hosts began the second-half quickly, but their joy in Villa’s half was quickly dampened after Malo Gusto’s studs-up tackle on Digne resulted in a sending-off. Referee Jarred Gillett had initially given him a yellow, but after a VAR check at the monitor, the card was upgraded to a red.
Villa used their numerical advantage to break the deadlock after Watkins surged into the box during a counter-attack. Defender Levi Colwill managed to block his first attempt, but Watkins was able to react quickly to finish his second attempt from a tight angle.
Aston Villa stun Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
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Renowned wrestler, Hulk Hogan, gets married for the third time at 70


Renowned wrestler, Hulk Hogan, gets married for the third time at 70
Seventy-year-old Georgia United States born wrestling legend and actor, Terry Gene Bollea known by the ring name “Hulk Hogan” has married for the third time.
The retired professional wrestler Hulk Hogan in a
low key ceremony; tied the knot with his fiance Sky Daily over the weekend in Clearwater, Florida United States.
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Africa Women Handball :Nigeria hit Angola 28-24 to claim 3rd position
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Africa Women Handball :Nigeria hit Angola 28-24 to claim 3rd position
Neither Hulk Hogan nor his wife Daily wanted an over-the-top wedding ceremony but a small affair with their dearest to declare their deep love and commitment to each other.
Earlier in July the wrestling star proposed to his Yoga teacher partner Daily; with a ‘six carat’ diamond engagement ring worth $100,000.
The former World Wrestling Entertainment and World Championship Wrestling star Hulk Hogan has two children, Brooke 35 years and Nick 32 years from his first marriage to Linda Boella.
Renowned wrestler, Hulk Hogan, gets married for the third time at 70
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Africa Women Handball :Nigeria hit Angola 28-24 to claim 3rd position


Africa Women Handball :Nigeria hit Angola 28-24 to claim 3rd position
NIGERIA’s under-18 Women Handball Team on Saturday in Monastir, Tunisia, defeated their Angola counterparts 28-24 in the third place match of the ongoing Africa Women’s Youth Handball Championship.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report that Nigerian bounced back from their semi final game loss to Egypt by 18-32 on Friday.
They fought hard to beat Angola girls with five points difference in the first match 12-7.
They continued with the winning spirit in the second half to defeat the Angolans with a final score 28-24.
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Speaking later, Shittu Agboola, Coach of the Nigerian side, said his team played well.
“We wanted to play the final instead of the third place; unfortunately we lost the semi final against Egypt yesterday.
“The most important thing which was a success to us is that we have qualified for the 2024 IHF Women’s Youth World Championship,” he said.
NAN reports that in the final match, defending champion, Egypt retained their title as they comfortably hammered their counterparts, Guinea 29-16 to be crowned champion of the 2023 Africa Women’s Youth Handball Championship.
The competition, being the 19th Africa Women Championship which started on Sept. 16, has concluded.
Africa Women Handball :Nigeria hit Angola 28-24 to claim 3rd position
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