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🎥 Iñaki Williams, Nico Williams, alongside their mother during the world premiere of the documentary titled Los Williams. The documentary tells the story of the Williams family and their sports history.

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Have you ever wondered why 🇬🇭 Abedi Ayew - one of Ghana’s greatest players ever - was named after Pelé? Well, here’s a short thread 🧵

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Am I the only one who thinks there are too many sponsors on Ghana’s training kit?

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🇬🇭 Mohammed Kudus is the new Brand Ambassador for Kivo 100% natural products 🙌🏽

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Asante Kotoko will receive GH 575,000 cedis for winning the 2021/22 Ghana Premier League.

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🏆 UCL - £117.2 million 🏆 Premier League - £164 million 🏆 FA Cup - £3.9 million Manchester City are set to earn around £285.1 million for winning the treble.

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Found Mumin! ⚡️

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Pelé’s legacy transcends Brazil and South America and gave Ghana and African a football icon. Thanks Pelé for inspiring another version of yourself in 🇬🇭 Abedi Pelé. The world will always remember you 🙏🏽⚽️

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🔴 AS Roma have returned to Adidas after 30 years and the design for their 2023/24 home kit takes inspiration from the 1992-93 kit.

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Nordsjaelland’s new away kit unites their global family 🇬🇭🇩🇰🇪🇬 🇬🇭 Dwennimmen: A symbol of humility, reminding us of the power of staying humble. 🇩🇰 Gebo: A symbol of partnership, reflecting our collaborative spirit across academies. 🇪🇬 Ankh: A symbol of family, uniting us as one

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The nickname Pelé followed the attacking midfielder all the way from Ghana to some of the world’s biggest football stages, including the 1993 Champions League final where he helped lead the French club Olympique Marseille to its first ever European championship.

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There have been several reports from France suggesting that Kylian Mbappé made it clear that he would not participate in a photo session on Tuesday. This is because the Federation has not amended the image rights for the French team players ahead of the World Cup. A quick 🧵⚡️

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As a result of winning the MTN FA Cup Hearts of Oak will take home; • GH 80,000 cedis as prize money • 25% of gate proceeds for the final • GH 100,000 cedis to support their CAF CC journey • GH 2,000 cedis worth of MTN credit

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Cesar Azpilicueta has today graduated from the Harvard Business School 🧑‍🎓 The Chelsea captain studied their Business of Entertainment, Media and Sports program.

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It’s nice to see former Ghana 🇬🇭 international Kevin-Prince Boateng named as an ambassador for the city of Berlin as Germany prepares to host the 2024 Euros.

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Casemiro is set to become a Manchester United player. His life story is one of grit, hard work, and a bit of luck. Here’s a thread 🧵

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Gareth Bale has received his MBE award for his services to football and charity 🥇

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Manchester City legend David Silva has a 🍷 wine business that exports to Germany, Italy, UK, USA priced around €170 per bottle. He also owns several businesses such as: 🏝️ Two beach clubs 🏢 125 apartments 🏨 A 22-room hotel ⛳️ A golf course 🏠 An 88-house resort

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Today marks exactly 14 years since 🇬🇭 Ghana won the 2009 FIFA U20 World Cup held in Egypt. Time to relive how the Black Satellites conquered the world 🏆 ⏬️ A THREAD🧵

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One open secret about Morocco’s success at the #FIFAWorldCup is that their squad has been built on diaspora talent. 15 of the 26 man squad submitted by Walid Regragui were born overseas. Here’s a thread of dual nationals who chose to play for Morocco 🧵

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The nickname got more popular when he attended Ghana Senior High School in Tamale and at a point, no one referred to him as Abedi Ayew. Everyone including his teachers, friends and family started to call him ‘Abedi Pelé’.

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Paulo Dybala has entrusted AS Roma’s Historical Archive with his World Cup winner’s medal 🥇 This means that fans will be able to see the medal during their tours of the club museum as long as Dybala stays at the club.

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Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko are each expected to receive $180,000 from FIFA for the participation of Daniel Afriyie Barnieh and Ibrahim Danlad at the #FIFAWorldCup . NB: The money will only be given to clubs who registered for the Programme digitally before the tournament.

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All this business for Marseille for just €52.5m 😱

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When Inter Milan face AC Milan, the whole of Italy stops. But if it weren't for a conflict within the organization 110 years ago, this long-standing rivalry might not have even existed 😱 Here’s a short thread on the history of Derby della Madonnina 🧵

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Abedi Ayew was born in Kibi and grew up in the town of Dome at the northern outskirts of Accra. He grew up with 18 siblings and all he ever wanted to do was just play football. He had absolutely no idea who Pelé was because he never had access to electricity and televisions.

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A consortium spearheaded by N’Golo Kanté have acquired majority stakes in Belgian 2nd division side Royal Excelsior Virton 🇧🇪

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Fridays are for football ⚽️

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But even at a young age, whenever Abedi is playing football in any small corner he finds himself, he realised people older than him kept shouting ‘oh Pele, he plays like Pele.’

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Ghana goalkeeper Richard Ofori has been named as the official ambassador of the partnership between Orlando Pirates and @MarriottBonvoy 👏🏽

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Wondering why Inter Milan don’t have a sponsor on their kit tonight? Despite signing a deal worth €85 million in September 2021, Inter have not received any payments this season from shirt sponsor DigitalBits. Back in November, Inter’s corporate chief executive, Alessandro

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Cristiano Ronaldo scored 24 goals for Manchester United last season, but his biggest achievement for the club might have been off the pitch. A thread 🧵

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Saudi Arabia side Al Nassr announce Nike as their new official kit supplier for the 2023/24 season. This deal will be activated starting from AlNassr Japan Tour at the end of July ✅ The Ronaldo effect?👀

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🚂 Next stop Paris for #UCLfinal and other important business 😬

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Bournemouth unveil their home kit for the 2023/24 season 🔴⚫️

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Saturdays are also for football 🇨🇮⚽️

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💰 Sadio Mane is the new owner of French Championnat National 2 club, Bourges Foot 18. The Senegalese 🇸🇳 has completed the takeover of the club after acquiring majority stake in the French outfit. The purchase of the club is seen as an avenue to help young players from Senegal

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Barcelona have now sold 25% of their La Liga TV rights to Sixth Street. How could this decision affect the future of the club? Here’s a quick thread explaining the situation 🧵 #FCB

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As the #AFCON2023 returns today. Here’s a look at how the highest paid coaches in the tournament have performed so far.

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This Brighton away kit for next season 😮‍💨

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Inter Milan will have a shirt sponsor for the #UCLfinal vs Man City. The Italian club have partnered with premium streaming service Paramount+ which was launched in Italy less than a year ago. The logo of Paramount+ will make a first appearance on the Inter kit this weekend

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So much respect for Don Carlo Ancelotti

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Karim Benzema is him! #BallonDor

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⚽️ CAF has officially unveiled the match ball for the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast. Here’s a thread on the details of the ball; looking at the sponsorship, design and history ⬇️🧵

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The exciting part about Ghana’s victory is the fact that the likes of Kamaldeen Sulemana, Alexander Djiku, Thomas Partey, Elisha Owusu, Joseph Paintsil, etc all didn’t feature. Ghana has a team now and don’t necessarily have to depend on individuals.

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With the injuries during the int’l break, it is a good time to talk about the FIFA Club Protection Program. This insurance policy was introduced to compensate clubs for injuries picked up on int’l duty. This thread explains the policy and outlines the scope of protection 🧵

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The finances of 🇨🇦 Canadian football have worsened to the point that their senior national teams may not play in the next international window with the federation contemplating filing for bankruptcy protection 😱 This comes as the women’s team prepares for the World Cup next

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Mohammed Kudus’ new celebration 🪑 continues to make waves as we once again saw it at the #AFCON2023 But what have been some of the most iconic celebrations in African football over the years? Check the thread below for more ⬇️

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I had one of the best fan experiences ever at the Bernabeu last night. Need to write an article about it ✍️

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Tariq Lamptey playing for Ghana definitely increases the brand visibility of the Black Stars. I’m 100% for it.

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I think La Liga can do better in terms of trophy presentations. It felt a bit too raw yesterday.

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Manchester City had a 30% future sale clause for Pedro Porro when he was sold to Sporting a year ago. Tottenham paying £34m for the Spanish player means City receive £10m from the deal.

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Fiorentina's away kit for the 2023/24 season 🌸

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Date your wife 🖤

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Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen was rewarded with 1 million naira after winning the most valuable player in the game against São Tomé.

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Adidas have unveiled golden boots that Lionel Messi will wear in Qatar - which are said to take inspiration from the ones he wore at his first World Cup in 2006. Messi, who is possibly playing in his last World Cup, will wear the boots for the first time against Saudi Arabia.

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I’m loving the African representation in the Premier League 👌🏽

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Hearts of Oak celebrate 111 years of excellence with new kits for the 2022/23 season. How would you rate these out of 10?

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All in with the Black Stars 🇬🇭 #TeamGhana

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Ahead of the #AFCON2023 , the 🇨🇩 DR Congo squad came together to take a team photo with their respective club jerseys.

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Foden for the second week running opts to shoot instead of laying the ball on a plate for Haaland. Guardiola frustrated once again.

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They even got the lyrics on the screens for those of us tourists 🎶 Hala Madrid

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Happy birthday Odo ❤️

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Thanks for all the birthday wishes and love 🖤

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Brighton have appointed 🇿🇲 Enock Mwepu as their Under-9s academy coach after he was forced to retire due to a heart condition.

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🎁 Kevin De Bruyne gifted his Manchester City team mates custom made platinum iPhones to celebrate the club's historic treble winning season. Ahead of the start of the new Premier League season, the Belgian gave out 26 specially commissioned phones, each worth £5,000.

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The joy is overflowing into the streets and this is only the opening match. What will happen if Côte d’Ivoire wins #AFCON2023 🐘🇨🇮

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🏟️ From next season, Brighton & Hove Albion will change their stadium name from Amex Stadium to American Express Stadium while the club's charitable arm will be re-named Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation. This is as a result of the club moving its operations away from the

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Kylian Mbappé is in Cameroon for the first time. He will be embarking on a number of humanitarian activities.

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1️⃣ goal for Vinicius Jr 1️⃣ goal for Mbappé All is well at the Estadio Bernabeu 🤝🏾

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Jurgen Klopp has returned to Borussia Dortmund but only to coach the team that will take part in the farewell match of Piszczek and Kuba 💛

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Jindo Morishita who plays in Ghana supported the Black Stars today against his native country. The power of football 🙌🏾

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💰 Mohammed Kudus is now West Ham’s second most expensive signing in history.

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To celebrate 20 years since Cristiano Ronaldo made his Sporting debut. The Portuguese club has dedicated their third kit for the 2023/24 season to Ronaldo 👏🏼

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It takes the heart of a true fighter to turn up for training barely three days after losing a World Cup final. Kylian Mbappé is heading straight to the top 🙌🏾

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This is incredible. Spain 🇪🇸 with such an emotional squad announcement for the upcoming Euros. Each player was represented by a family member or friend. Lovely touch ❤️

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has retired from football but he will still be making a lot of money from his investments. One of which is Swedish top-flight side Hammarby. The 41-year-old has a 50% stake in AEG Sweden, which owns LA Galaxy and has a minority stake in Hammarby. At the end

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Kais Anelka follows in the footsteps of his dad at PSG 🙌🏾

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Lionel Messi has paid for 35 golden iPhone 14s to be delivered to the entire World Cup-winning Argentina squad and staff 👏🏽

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Scenes from the airport. Abidjan isn’t sleeping tonight 🇨🇮🔨🎶 #AFCON2023

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In 2009 Real Madrid signed Karim Benzema for €35 million. It’s been 14 years of perseverance, dedication and growth 🤍 Don’t be sad because it’s over, smile because it happened 😃

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This is the sort of ruthlessness Kylian Mbappé will need if he wants to be in the GOAT conversation by the time he retires. Five goals tonight, each celebrated 👍🏽

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Chelsea get a new front-of-shirt sponsor in Infinite Athlete and they look like a new side 👌🏽

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⚪️ Real Madrid and 🔵 Chelsea are about to face each other in the UEFA Champions League for the third consecutive season. Here’s a thread of players who have played for both clubs 🧵

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Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer will wear Puma’s new ‘Fearless Pack’ during the World Cup. The boot is made from Puma’s innovative and lightweight Ultraweave technology - the brand’s lightest, highest-performance material ever developed.

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Brighton & Hove Albion honor Enock Mwepu ahead of their game against Brentford tonight. 🇿🇲🙏🏽

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The goal by Asamoah Gyan that secured Ghana $14 million from the 2010 World Cup. I can’t believe it’s been 12 years already. Time flies.

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Remember former 🇬🇭 Ghana striker Kwesi Appiah? Today, he graduated from the University of Staffordshire with a degree in Broadcast Journalism 👨‍🎓 👏🏽

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Made it to your country 🇬🇭

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That's a wrap! If you enjoyed the thread: - Follow me @jonboafo for threads on everything sports & marketing - Retweet the first Tweet to share with your people. Merci!⚡️

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Have you ever wondered why 🇬🇭 Abedi Ayew - one of Ghana’s greatest players ever - was named after Pelé? Well, here’s a short thread 🧵

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💰 Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha and rapper Stormzy (along with another investor Danny Young) have purchased AFC Croydon Athletic, a team in the 9th tier of English football. The statement read: "The consortium will own, operate and develop their childhood football club."

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Happy Independence Day Côte d’Ivoire 🇨🇮

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The Dutch FA has announced that the jerseys worn at the 2022 World Cup by the national team will be auctioned online. Proceeds from the auction will be used to support migrant workers in Qatar.

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@brfootball Romas has the best jerseys this season 🙌🏾

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FIFA confirm the 2023 Club World Cup will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The winner of the seven-team tournament will take home $5 million.

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AC Milan travel to London to face Spurs in style 😎

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Dreams FC will receive GHC 80,000 for winning the #MTNFACup2023 They will also get a boost of GHC 100,000 for next year’s CAF Confederations Cup.

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Five star performance from the boys today against Clermont Foot 🙌🏽. I’m very optimistic especially with how Messi and Neymar are playing. Hopefully, we go a level higher when Mbappè returns. #PSG

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Petr Čech graduated with an MBA from Longford International College earlier today 🎓👏🏽 I’m always excited to see former footballers reaching newer heights in education.

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It’s amazing to see Sadio Mane represent Africa with his outfit at every given opportunity 👏🏽 #BallonDor

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