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Ronaldo Suffers Heartbreak Again As Gamba Osaka Stun Al Nassr In AFC Champions League.
Cristiano Ronaldo suffered another major disappointment within a week as Al Nassr were beaten 1-0 at home by Gamba Osaka in Saturday’s AFC Champions League Two final.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Playing before 26,000 fans at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, Al Nassr went into the final as strong favourites and hoped to become the first Saudi club to win the continent’s second-tier title. Instead, they ended the night empty-handed.
Gamba Osaka delivered the decisive blow in the 29th minute when Deniz Hummet latched onto Issam Jebali’s through pass and fired a clinical finish from the edge of the area to hand the visitors the lead.
Despite dominating much of the second half and mounting sustained pressure, Al Nassr were unable to break down the disciplined Japanese defence.
The defeat means Ronaldo is still waiting for his first major trophy since joining the Saudi side in 2023.
Head coach Jorge Jesus admitted his team paid heavily for a poor opening spell.
He said although his side prepared well, Gamba Osaka’s speed and early intensity caught them off guard, adding that Al Nassr were below their best in the first 30 minutes despite controlling the game afterward.
The loss compounded what has been a painful week for Ronaldo and his club.
Earlier in the week, Al Nassr were on the brink of securing the Saudi Pro League title before a dramatic late own goal forced a 1-1 draw with Al Hilal.
Following that setback, Ronaldo had remained optimistic, telling supporters on X that the dream was still alive and urging the team to stay focused.
The Saudi title race will now be decided on the final day of the season, with Al Nassr holding a slim two-point advantage and set to host Damac, while Al Hilal face Al Fayha.
Jorge Jesus insisted his side must quickly move on from the continental disappointment, stressing that there is no time to dwell on the loss with the league title still within reach.
He described the upcoming league clash as another final and emphasized the need for immediate recovery and preparation.
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THE MILLION-DOLLAR HAND: Maradona’s Infamous ‘Hand Of God’ Match Ball Sells For £2.5m At Auction.
The football utilized by Diego Maradona to score his controversial “Hand of God” goal against England during the 1986 World Cup has been auctioned in the United States for £2.5m.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Adidas Azteca ball brought in $3.3m via Heritage Auctions on Saturday, which fell short of the estimated £7.3m ($10m) projection from experts.
Key details of the historic item and match include:
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The Match: The ball was in play for the entirety of Argentina’s 2-1 quarter-final victory against England at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
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The Infamous Goal: Maradona scored both of Argentina’s goals, with his first involving him punching the ball past England goalkeeper Peter Shilton—an infraction missed by the referee. Post-match, Maradona famously attributed it to “a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God”.
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Goal of the Century: Minutes later, the Argentina captain scored a legendary solo goal, weaving past five outfield players and rounding Shilton.
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Prior Ownership: The ball was kept for over three decades by Tunisian referee Ali Bin Nasser, who officiated the match. He initially sold it in 2022 for £1.74m ($2.37m), though a subsequent attempt to sell it in 2023 did not meet the reserve price.
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Related Memorabilia: This auction follows the 2022 sale of Maradona’s Argentina shirt from the same match, which fetched £7.1m.
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“PLEASE FORGIVE ME”: Inside Ijebu’s Dramatic Public Plea After The Loss Of Veteran Icon Ogogo.
Nollywood actor Olatayo Amokade, widely known as Ijebu, recently took to social media to appeal to his family, friends, colleagues, and associates for forgiveness regarding any past grievances.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The emotional video message shared on his Instagram page followed the passing of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly called Ogogo, who died at the age of 66.
Key highlights from his statement include:
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Deep Reflection: Ijebu expressed that the veteran actor’s death weighed heavily on his heart, prompting him to reflect deeply on the brevity of life and the importance of resolving conflicts early.
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Public Apology: Addressing seniors, colleagues, staff, and younger actors in the industry, the actor asked everyone to overlook his shortcomings and pardon any offense.
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Call for Reconciliation: Emphasizing that human beings come into the world with nothing and leave with nothing, he urged people to let go of grudges because life is short.
The founder and General Overseer of Rock Word Church and Dominion International, Dr Adamson Aromaegbe, has passed away.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the late gospel preacher died on Friday, with the specific circumstances surrounding his death kept private.
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Official Confirmation: The church leadership formally announced his passing on Sunday through a statement issued by Rev. Nnamdy Echezona via the ministry’s official channels.
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Tributes to a Visionary: The ministry honored Dr. Aromaegbe as a dedicated Christian leader, mentor, teacher, and kingdom builder whose life and work deeply impacted countless individuals.
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Next Steps: The church has asked members, friends, and well-wishers to keep the family and the Dominion International community in their prayers, noting that details regarding his “Celebration of Life” ceremony will be shared later.
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