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In recent years, former Super Eagles player Jay-Jay Okocha has thrilled football lovers with his magnificent skills during games.

Augustine Azuka Okocha, commonly known as Jay-Jay Okocha is the most skilful Nigerian footballer to ever wear the Nigerian jersey.

He is also one of the most renowned skilful footballers in the world, having shown most of his skills during his footballing days.

The former Super Eagles star gained notoriety while playing for different clubs, and some fans believe Ronaldinho learned most of his skills from him.

Okocha most recently participated in "The Beautiful Game," a charity football competition, where he displayed some of his talents to please the crowd.

Pulse Sports has chosen to share five different Jay-Jay moves that Okocha demonstrated at various games after observing some of his skills during the charity game. games of football.

Top five skills of Jay-Jay Okocha
1. Okocha shows his skill in Joseph Yobo’s testimonial match
Jay-Jay Okocha was invited to play in Joseph Yobo’s testimonial match after the Nigerian defender drew down the curtain on his football career.

The skilful maestro showed what he can do on the pitch with the ball as he dazzled to make the fans go wild.

During the testimonial match, okocha’s skills got the fans screaming for more which made Samuel Eto'o beg that JJ be substituted immediately.

2. Okocha shows his skill in charity game called “The Beautiful Game”
Jay-Jay Okocha was involved in a recent charity game named “The Beautiful Game” which was played yesterday.


The Nigerian legend produced an incredible goal to stun Ronaldinho and Vinicius Junior as they all appeared in a charity match.

Okocha showed a glimpse of his silky dribbling to weave a path through the defence and lift the ball over goalkeeper Rene Higuita.

3. Okocha’s skill against Oliver Kahn
One of the games that made Jay-Jay known for his skills is the game between PSG and Eintracht Frankfurt.

Jay-Jay Okocha was extraordinary during the game and made Eintracht Frankfurt players look like amateurs.

The moment Okocha humiliated Oliver Kahn by forcing him to search for the ball before he scored his goal was the game's highlight.

4. Okocha shows skills playing for Bolton
Okocha’s playing days for Bolton were tremendous, making his skill known in the Premier League.

The 49-year-old took the Premier League by storm with his magical touch on the ball. He did so many skills, one of which was against Arsenal when he dribbled past Dennis Bergkamp.

He also displayed his talent against Manchester United, going up against players like Paul Scholes and others.

5. Okocha skills against Denmark in 98
The Super Eagles played their last game in 98 against Denmark, where they lost 4-1. However, it was Okocha’s skill that stood out for Nigerians in the game.

Despite the team's defeat, Jay-Jay Okocha gave the crowd a show with a standout performance.

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Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid have reportedly agreed a deal worth €300million for the sale of superstar forward Kylian Mbappe
The Mbappe saga continues as the captain is reportedly nearing a move to Real Madrid according to latest reports.

Mbappe to Real Madrid getting closer?

Popular French football news outlet PSG Community, have reported that the two clubs have come to an agreement of what it would take to do a deal this summer.

The report further states that a meeting was held between PSG's Qatari owners and Real Madrid representatives on Wednesday and that negotiations have "accelerated" in the past 48 hours.

PSG Community believes the sale of the forward will be worth an initial €250 million with another €50 million due in bonuses related to individual performances and the Ballon d'Or.

Mbappe ed PSG in 2017 on an initial loan deal that was made permanent the following summer. He has gone on to become the club's leading scorer with 212 goals.

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Jose Mourinho was recently handed a 4-game ban by UEFA for hurling abuses at referee Anthony Taylor and the Portuguese tactician has reacted by quitting.

After UEFA handed Roma boss Jose Mourinho a four-game ban for verbally attacking Anthony Taylor, the former Chelsea and Man United manager has decided to resign from his role on the board of the European football's governing body.

Mourinho quits role on UEFA board

The Romas boss was charged with using insulting or abusive language, a charge he was found guilty of and now it appears the war between Jose and UEFA has escalated.

The 60-year-old communicated his decision in a letter to UEFA's chief of football Zvonimir Boban.

“In thanking you for the invitation you extended to me to be a member of the UEFA football board, I regret to inform you that, effective immediately, I will be renouncing my participation in this group," the letter read.

“The conditions which I so strongly believed in when I ed are no longer standing and I felt the obligation to take this decision. I kindly ask that you also communicate my decision to the President Mr. Aleksander Ceferin.”

UEFA's football board is made up of former and current coaches and players. Their goal is to tackle issues relating to the rules of the game, refereeing, and the football calendar.

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https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/roma-boss-jose-mourinho-resigns-from-uefa-after-4-game-ban-2023062305592292032

It is no more a surprise Kai Havertz is interested in playing for London rivals Arsenal after having a torrid time with Chelsea.

Kai Havertz is one of the Chelsea players leaving Stamford Bridge this summer and his destination is London rivals Arsenal.

Since ing the Blues back in 2020 for £71m, the German attacker has only been able to win the Champions League.

The 24-year-old is now close to ing Arsenal after spending just three seasons at Stamford Bridge.

Here are five reason Havertz wants to leave Chelsea to Arsenal

1. He has not justified his £71m g

Chelsea coughed out £71m to sign Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen as a 21-year-old but he failed to live up to the billing.

The German was tagged the new Frank Lampard due to his scoring abilities as a midfielder but he has been unable to bring that spark as the Chelsea legend.

2. He has been played out of position
On his arrival in London, Havertz would have been promised to play in his natural role behind a striker but things went south when Chelsea’s forwards were not scoring.

Havertz then played mostly as a number nine and this limited him in reaching his full potential as an attacking midfielder.

3. No continental football for Chelsea

Chelsea finished in a disappointing 12th position last season and will not be playing in any of the continental competitions in Europe.

This means the club have been unable to meet Havertz's ambition as a player and high rising Arsenal is a preferred option for the German.

4. He might not like the idea of rebuilding
Havertz came into the emerging Frank Lampard’s squad and going through that phase under Mauricio Pochettino might be too much to handle for him.

Every player wants to step up into the next level of their respective careers and playing under Mikel Arteta is not a bad idea to raise his game.

5. Winning the Premier League is out of sight for Chelsea

Realistically, Chelsea with the new crop of players can only win the league in the next two or three years.

Havertz has spent three years in England already without winning any of the domestic titles and it is high time he moved to another club who have Premier League credentials.

Source: Pulse Sports Nigerian

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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have spearheaded the biggest footballing rivalry we have ever seen, sharing the spotlight for almost 15 years, breaking records, and building legacies.

Ronaldo and Messi have broken numerous world records in their illustrious careers. From dizzying goalscoring feats to the consistency in their performances, capped by endless accolades and trophies, it will be hard to see this kind of run replicated in the near future.

We pick out the 5 most notable Guinness World Records from each outstanding individual as their eras slowly come to a close.

Note: All entries have been fact-checked and verified against the Guinness World Records.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Setting a new record is almost a piece of cake for the Portuguese legend. Ronaldo breaks and sets records on and off the field, not only scoring incredible goals but also being extremely marketable, adding immensely to his already successful portfolio.

Here are 5 Guinness World Records held by Cristiano Ronaldo

First player to score in five different World Cups (2022)
First player to score 100 UEFA Champions League goals (2017)
First male footballer to reach 200 international caps (2023)
Oldest player to score World Cup hat-trick (2018)
Most Champions League goals (140) by a player
While Ronaldo's records are undoubtedly impressive, his great rival Lionel Messi also holds several Guinness World Records, and we pick out 5 notable standout achievements by the Argentine magician.

5 Guinness World Records held by Lionel Messi

Most Ballon d'Or wins - (7)
Most goals scored in a calendar year - (91 goals in 2012)
Most FIFA World Cup matches by one player - (26)
Most European Golden shoe awards - (6)
Most hat tricks in LaLiga history - (36)
Messi has already won a staggering 34 trophies at club level, with the highlight of his career, undeniably winning the World Cup with Argentina, something Cristiano Ronaldo is yet to accomplish.

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Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa donates books and bags to students.

Super Eagles of Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa is back on the trends on social media.

Musa dominated social media following his call up to his Super Eagles team for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Sierra Leone.

Head Coach Jose Peseiro did not bring Musa off the bench as the Super Eagles recorded a 3-2 victory to pick up a ticket to the AFCON.

Ahmed Musa donates to school children
Following his participation with the Super Eagles, Musa is now back in Jos.

Musa took to his official social media platforms to show off his gift to students at his school.

Along with the photos was a message that said, "Visited one of my newly opened schools today to spread the magic of books and learning!

"Donated quite a number of textbooks to encourage our leaders of tomorrow🏫✨

"It's incredible how education can shape young minds and empower our future generation. ❤️🌍

Let's inspire and encourage every parent out there to prioritize their child's education! 🙌📖 Together, we can create a brighter tomorrow!"

Musa has elevated his charitable act by establishing a school and renaming it in honor of his parents, Mr. Musa and Mrs. Sarch.

The M&S (Musa & Sarah) International School is situated in the Plateau State town of Bukuru in the Jos South LGA.


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Neymar can be with other girls as long as he does not break the 3 rules provided by his girlfriend, Bruna Biancardi.

According to reports, Neymar and his influencer girlfriend Bruna Biancardi have a list of parameters under which the PSG star is permitted to be unfaithful.

In recent weeks, the Brazilian has been taking advantage of football's off-season by traveling the world and posting photos of his adventures, including a trip to see the Miami Heat play in the playoffs.

He has been accompanied by his longtime girlfriend, Bruna Biancardi, who has recently been seen in a number of the Brazilian's social media posts.

As their love deepens, the couple recently announced that they are expecting a child together.

Conditions for Neymar to cheat on Bruna Biancardi
There are now rumors that the couple has an 'agreement' in place if the Brazil star chooses to be unfaithful to Biancardi.

Neymar "must be discreet ," "must wear a condom," and "cannot kiss them on the mouth" are the three requirements, according to Em Off and a report by the Daily Mail.

Despite his engagement to Biancardi, the outlet asserts that the PSG winger is "free to flirt and even have sex with other women."

The Brazilian was allegedly "caught in a message exchange with a lover in the middle of Valentine's Day," according to another report.

In Miami last year, the Brazilian was seen out with his ex-girlfriend Bruna Marquezine, as his love life has never been particularly secretive.

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https://www.pulsesports.ng/sports-gist/story/neymars-girlfriend-allows-him-to-cheat-on-3-conditions-2023062112564109043

Bukayo Saka financed accommodation for displaced 26 families who suffered the earthquake in Turkey as they now live in container apartment which has bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens and bathrooms.

After scoring his first career hat-trick during England’s 7-0 thrashing of North Macedonia, Bukayo Saka is on the headlines again for a comionate reason.

The Arsenal star helped 26 families affected by the earthquake in eastern Turkey with accommodation problems.

The disaster killed more than 50,000 people including Ghanaian international Christian Atsu and rendered over 2 million people homeless.

collaboration with BigShoe, a non-governmental organization who helps children around the world, ed hands with Saka in the project of helping families have shelter.

NGO praises Saka’s gesture
BigShoe made a post on their Twitter handle to appreciate Saka’s gesture:

"Many people lost their homes in the earthquake in Turkey. Together with BigShoe, the English international @BukayoSaka87 therefore financed accommodation for the victims: 26 affected families now live in a container - including bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens and bathrooms."

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Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad have confirmed the g of N'Golo Kante from Chelsea on a free transfer.

N'Golo Kante's move from Chelsea to Al Ittihad on a free transfer has been confirmed by the club as the midfielder brings an end to 8 successful years at Stamford Bridge.

Kante s Al Ittihad

During his time at Chelsea, Kante won the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, Europa League, and UEFA Super Cup. He also lifted the World Cup with in 2018.

The 32-year-old World Cup winner will team up with fellow Frenchman Karim Benzema who agreed to move to the Saudi Pro League champions this summer and both will be managed by former Wolves boss, Nuno Espirito Santo.

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PulseSports30 is an annual football ranking that recognizes the 30 best-performing Nigerian footballers from across the globe.

At the end of every football season, Pulse Sports releases an annual ranking of the 30 best Nigerian footballers from across the globe.

This year, 'PulseSports30' will feature the best-performing players around the world, players of Nigerian heritage who dazzled during the 2022/23 football season.

As a global ranking, PulseSports30 is open to Nigerian footballers who had the most impact on their team's performances, whether in Africa, Asia, Europe, North/South America, or Oceania.

PulseSports30 for 2023
This year saw 56 top-performing players shortlisted for a possible final ranking, with the final 30 chosen after amassing the most points in a cumulative merit polling.

The final ranking of 30 will be made public on Pulse Sports' Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages between Saturday, July 1 and Monday, July 3.

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Kylian Mbappe believes he has done enough to win the Ballon d'Or following his achievements with club and country. But he will have to contend with Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland.

Kylian Mbappe has stated that he deserves to win the Ballon d’Or accolade due to his performances in the previous campaign, Goal.

The French star won the Golden Boot and the 2022 World Cup and helped his country into the finals eventually losing to Argentina.

The highpoint of Mbappe’s campaign at the Qatar World Cup was the hat-trick against Argentina in the final.

The 23-year-old finished as topscorer in Ligue 1 scoring 41 goals in all competitions, helping Paris Saint-Germain retain the league title for the umpteenth time.

However, Mbappe will face strong competition from Lionel Messi and Erling Haalad who won the World Cup and the continental treble this season.

What Mbappe said

The PSG forward told French media outlet TF1 that his chances are high to win the individual coveted award.

“The Ballon d’Or? It’s always difficult to talk about an individual trophy because you have to put yourself forward.

“Do I deserve the Ballon d’Or? With the new criteria, what counts? Catching the eye, scoring goals and making an impact? I think I fit those criteria. I’d say yes, but it’s the people who vote and I’m always optimistic.”

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Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo could soon be linking up with an old foe as the Saudi Pro League giants aim to raid Atletico Madrid this summer.
Atletico Madrid star Saul Niguez is the latest big name to be linked with a move to Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr this summer.

The 28-year-old who spent the 2021-2022 season on loan at Chelsea, was a major disappointment and has fallen far off the form that made him almost undroppable for Atletico.

Atletico Madrid's Saul to Al Nassr?

According to Spanish outlet Marca, there is an offer on the table from Al-Nassr and the player is considering all possibilities. The report also claims Al Nassr and Atletico are yet to reach an agreement over a transfer fee as Saul's current deal in the Spanish capital runs until 2026.

Ronaldo and Saul played against each other on several occasions in the Madrid derby, most notably in 2016 when the Atletico man controversially declared Luka Modric Real's best player despite Ronaldo's incredible goalscoring record.

Source: Pulse Sports Nigeria

https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/cristiano-ronaldo-set-to-link-up-with-old-rival-as-al-nassr-plot-another-big-move-2023062006101104541

Several fans believe Peace Abbey is one of the most beautiful footballers in the Nigerian Women’s League.

Peace Abbey has been regarded as one of the most beautiful players in the Nigeria Women's Football League (NWFL).

What makes Peace Abbey stand out?

The 16-year-old forward is blessed with incredible physique and is no stranger to shutting down the internet with her alluring posts on social media.

She started her professional career with Delta Queens whom she ed during the 2022/2023 NWFL Premiership season.

The beautiful Delta Queens player was part of the team that won the Women's League.

Delta Queens were crowned champions for the first time after 11 years at the just concluded NWFL Super Six at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba.

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https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/peace-abbey-meet-the-most-beautiful-player-in-the-nigerian-womens-league-2023061908374754427

Trouble is stirring in the Belgian national team camp after Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois accused Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco of telling lies against him

Real Madrid’s Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has blasted national team manager Domenico Tedesco after the gaffer accused him of abandoning the national team for not being picked as captain over Romelu Lukaku.

Tedesco claims Coutrois left the team after not being made captain

In Tedesco’s pre-match press conference for Belgium’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Estonia, he let slip that Courtois had chosen to walk away from the national team after not being named captain in the absence of Kevin de Bruyne.

The new Belgium boss spoke on Courtois’ absence from the team, saying, “Together we decided that Romelu would be captain against Austria and Thibaut tomorrow against Estonia.

“That was OK for everyone but after the match, he [Courtois] suddenly wanted to talk to me and said he was going home because he was disappointed and felt offended.

“I wish I could say it’s an injury but I can’t lie. I always try to protect players but that’s impossible in this situation. I tried to tell him to hold on for two more days.”

Following this revelation by Tedesco, Courtois has hit back at the manager, claiming that his gaffer took his words out of context in a bid to make him look bad.

Courtois hits back at Tedesco

In a message released on his personal website Thibautcourtois.com, the Real Madrid goalkeeper said that Tedesco’s statements to the press were untrue and noted that he was disappointed that a private conversation would be brought to the public eye in such a manner.

He said, “This afternoon I was surprised to hear the coach’s press conference in which he gave a partial and subjective of a private conversation we had after the match against Austria.

“I want to make it clear that it is not the first time or the last time that I talk to a coach about issues related to a locker room, but it is the first time that someone decides to tell it publicly.

“I am deeply disappointed with this, but I want to make it clear that the coach’s assessments do not fit with reality.

Courtois explained his side of the story, and noted that he had already spoken to Lukaku about the captaincy issue, saying, “In that conversation I asked him, not for direct benefit, to explain and make decisions to avoid situations that in the past have harmed us while always looking for the general benefit.

“To be or not to be the national team captain is neither a whim nor a random decision, it should be his decision and that is what I tried to convey to him. Unfortunately, I did not achieve my purpose.

I insist that in no case have I demanded anything and that I have spoken to my teammate Romelu Lukaku to clarify any circumstances related to this situation. At the same time, I want to make it clear that I did not have any discussion on any similar subject with any teammate, as has been claimed.

Courtois left the Belgian national team camp citing a knee injury, and believes that records of the Real Madrid and Belgium physiotherapists will be enough to vindicate him in the matter.

Source: Pulse Sports Nigeria

https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/courtois-accuses-national-team-manager-of-telling-lies-against-him-2023061922523053554

Lionel Messi has revealed he is happy with his decision to snub Barcelona for MLS side Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi has no regrets

After announcing his decision to move to the United States, the 35-year-old said he wanted full control of the decision and not for it to be left in the hands of others, as had been the case in 2021.

Despite Inter Miami's position at the bottom of the table, he has no regrets about the choice.

"I'm well. Initially, we had a different idea [than ing Inter Miami]," he told TVPublica in Argentina.

We're happy with the decision taken. I'm ready and eager to face this new challenge, this change. It was an important step but at the same time, I was aware of what it meant, of what I was doing."

Several fans and well-wishers were shocked by his decision to go to the MLS but the Argentine superstar has made his decision and the rest of the world will be watching.

Source: Pulse Sports Nigeria

https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/no-regrets-lionel-messi-insists-he-is-happy-with-inter-miami-decision-2023061819051838787

We review four players who performed below expectations in Nigeria's victory over Sierra Leone.

The Super Eagles beat Sierra Leone 3-2 this evening, sealing their place in next year's AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast thanks to a brace by Osimhen and a late winner by Kelechi Iheanacho.

Although they clinched maximum points at the end, it was not all smooth sailing for the Super Eagles, as they let two goals slip and, in parts, were not as coherent as you would expect from a team of their quality.

We review the major culprits:

Wilfred Ndidi
The Leicester City midfielder has been a shadow of his once domineering presence in the space in front of the defence in recent times, and this match lent credence to suggestions that his time at the top was over.

He was subpar in his role as the team's breakwater, and Nigeria looked susceptible in defensive transitions. He was also poor on the ball, completing none of his five attempted long balls.

Bright Osayi-Samuel
Building up to the game, Osayi-Samuel was billed as one to watch because the Fenerbahce man has been nigh impeccable for the Super Eagles since making his debut against Portugal late last year.

However, his performance today left a lot to be desired, as he offered little going forward and was in the frame for the first goal Nigeria conceded in the game.

Joe Aribo
Peseiro's decision to start Aribo excited many as it meant the Portuguese coach was playing three men in midfield, as clamoured for.

Although he had an assist in the game, from a well-weighted even, the Southampton man offered little for the rest of his duration on the pitch.

Starting in place of Iheanacho, the former Rangers man was tasked with linking the midfield with the attack but was generally ineffective. He only managed to complete on the dribble, and his assist for Osimhen's second goal was the only chance he created in the game.

Kevin Akpoguma
Brought on to shore up a tired defence, and somehow the Nigerian backline looked worse with the fresh legs of Akpoguma.

He replaced Bright at right-back, and like his predecessor, he added next to nothing going forward and could be fingered for his actions or inactions leading up to the Leone Stars' equaliser.

Samuel Chukwueze
The LALIGA African footballer of the year has left a lot to be desired in his recent performances for the Super Eagles, and this game, sadly, was not an exception.

The winger only managed to complete one dribble from two attempts, did not create any scoring chances, and missed a gilt-edged opportunity in the first-half.

Source: Pulse Sports Nigeria


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