Nigerian striker dies in car crash weeks after joining Cyprus club

In a heartbreaking turn of events, 20-year-old Nigerian striker Paul Julius has tragically passed away in a car crash, just weeks after signing with the Cypriot football club Enosis Neon Paralimni FC (ENP).

The club confirmed the devastating news in a statement, expressing their profound sorrow.

“It is with deep sadness and pain that we express our sincere condolences on the unexpected loss of our footballer Paul Julius,” the statement read. The young and talented striker had joined ENP only three weeks before the fatal accident, with high hopes of making a significant impact in Cypriot football.

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The tragedy has sent shockwaves through the football community, with the President, Board of Directors, and employees of AEL Limassol, a prominent Cypriot club, offering their deepest sympathies to Julius’s family and the ENP community.

The solidarity extended beyond Cyprus, as several Greek teams also sent their condolences, mourning the loss of a promising young talent.

Paul Julius’s untimely death is a profound loss not only for his club but for the entire football community, which had welcomed him with open arms. His potential and passion for the game will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Nigerian striker dies in car crash weeks after joining Cyprus club

Maresca says Chelsea squad ‘not a mess’ after another signing

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca dismissed claims that his squad is in disarray following the club’s recent transfer activity. On Wednesday, Maresca addressed concerns after Chelsea secured another signing with Joao Felix, who was returning to the club on a seven-year contract. This move also saw Conor Gallagher transfer to Atletico Madrid in exchange.

Despite the growing number of players at his disposal, Maresca, who now manages one of the Premier League’s largest squads, was firm in his stance that the situation is under control. He clarified that Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell are not currently in his plans.

Maresca emphasized that he only works with a manageable group in training, saying, “I am not working with 42 players, I am working with 21 players (in first-team training). It’s not a mess like it looks from the outside. The other players can even have 20-year contracts, it is not my point. I don’t care.”

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Regarding Sterling and Chilwell, Maresca clarified, “At this moment, they are training apart (from the squad). The situation with both of them is quite clear. We have a big squad, for me it’s impossible to give everyone minutes, so if they’re looking for minutes, probably it is better to leave. And in case they don’t leave, they have a contract here, they are Chelsea players.”

Maresca also expressed his enthusiasm for Joao Felix, who returns to Chelsea after an earlier loan spell during the 2022/23 season. “He is a good player, a talent. The club already knows him from two years ago. He can play different positions with us, inside, as a nine, outside,” said Maresca.

Although the transfer fee for Felix was not officially disclosed, reports suggest Chelsea agreed to pay Atletico Madrid £40 million ($51 million). Felix joined Atletico in 2019 and made 131 appearances for Diego Simeone’s side. He spent last season on loan at Barcelona. During his previous loan at Chelsea, Felix made 20 appearances in all competitions, scoring four goals.

Maresca says Chelsea squad ‘not a mess’ after another signing

Ronaldo breaks New YouTube record

Thirty-nine-year-old, five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo has announced the opening of his new YouTube channel called “UR” on his social media accounts

Hours after Ronaldo announced the opening of His long awaited YouTube channel , fans and football lovers flocked to his channel to have a view for themselves.

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“I have always enjoyed having such a strong relationship with fans on social media and my YouTube channel will give me an even bigger platform to do so and they will learn more about me, my family, and my views on many different subjects” Ronaldo said

The account amassed over 1 million subscribers on the online video sharing platform just under 90 minutes of its opening.

The YouTube channel is now on pace to become the fastest growing channel in YouTube history.

Ronaldo breaks New YouTube record