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Arsenal Finally Celebrate Historic Premier League Title After 22-Year Wait.
Arsenal supporters waited deep into Tuesday night, May 20, for a moment that had felt out of reach for more than two decades. When it finally came, the reaction was immediate and overwhelming.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Across north London, fans filled pubs and gathered around the Emirates Stadium, watching anxiously as Manchester City faced AFC Bournemouth. The equation was simple: only a City win would keep the title race alive.
Instead, City were held to a draw on the south coast, sealing Arsenal’s status as Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years.
As the final whistle confirmed the result, celebrations erupted across the city. Strangers embraced in the streets, chants echoed through the night air, and pubs erupted as supporters marked a long-awaited breakthrough.
At the Emirates and the club’s training ground, players and staff had been watching together. The moment the title was confirmed, the squad broke into dancing and chants of “Campeones, Campeones, Ole Ole Ole!” as years of anticipation gave way to celebration.
Just weeks earlier, captain Declan Rice had urged caution after a defeat to Manchester City, insisting the job was not yet done. This time, his message was different, posting a photo of the squad with the words: “It’s done.”
The triumph represents a defining milestone for manager Mikel Arteta, who has spent seven years rebuilding Arsenal into title winners once again.
It also ends a 22-year wait since the club’s legendary “Invincibles” season in 2003/04, a period that has stretched across generations of supporters.
Fans reflected on the long wait, with one recalling how much life had changed since the last league title, while others spoke of belief despite years of disappointment.
Messages of congratulations quickly followed from across sport and politics. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed the achievement, while London Mayor Sadiq Khan and sporting figures including Lewis Hamilton also shared their praise.
Even Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola offered congratulations, acknowledging Arsenal’s success after a hard-fought season.
With celebrations still ongoing, attention is already turning to Europe, where Arsenal will face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on May 30, with hopes of completing a historic double still alive.
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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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