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  • Dani Alves sent to prison, Mexican club terminates his contract

    Dani Alves sent to prison, Mexican club terminates his contract

    A Spanish judge has ordered that Brazil football player Dani Alves be jailed on remand without bail following an alleged sexual assault of a woman in a Barcelona nightclub.

    According to the regional court system on Friday, the 39-year-old who has denied any wrongdoing was taken to the Brians 1 jail outside Barcelona.

    Earlier on Friday, Alves appeared before a Barcelona judge after local police detained and questioned him.

    The public prosecutor had requested he be jailed without bail pending trial.

    Alves’ representatives did not respond to a request for comment.

    His Mexican club Pumas UNAM announced they had terminated his contract with immediate effect.

    “The club reiterates its commitment to not tolerate acts by any member, whoever they may be, that go against the club’s spirit and its values,” Pumas sporting president Leopoldo Silva said.

    “We cannot allow the conduct of one person to damage our work philosophy, which has been an example throughout history.”

    The alleged victim had filed a complaint earlier this month and the case remains open over a crime of sexual assault, Catalonia’s court system said in a statement.

    Alves had said earlier this month that he was at the club with other people but denied any such behaviour.

    “I was dancing and having a good time without invading anyone’s space,” he said. “I don’t know who this lady is… How could I do that to a woman? No.”

    Alves played for FC Barcelona from 2008 to 2016 and briefly returned to the LaLiga team for the 2021/2022 season.

    He has played for the Brazil national team since 2006, making 126 appearances and scoring eight goals.

  • Dani Alves detained in Spain over alleged sexual assault

    Dani Alves detained in Spain over alleged sexual assault

    Brazilian defender Dani Alves was taken into custody by Spanish police on Friday as part of an investigation over alleged sexual assault, the G1 news portal reported, citing the Barcelona police.

    Alves, who played for Brazil at the World Cup in Qatar, is being accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a Barcelona nightclub on Dec. 30, police said.

    He denied the accusation.

    Alves was taken into custody after testifying on Friday morning at a police station in Barcelona, broadcaster RTVE reported.

    According to G1, the police have not said why the player was detained during the deposition and there was no initial arrest warrant against him.

    Alves had previously said during an interview that he was at the nightclub but he was only dancing.

    “I don’t know who that woman is, I’ve never seen her,’’ he said.

    The defender, a former Barcelona player, is currently under contract at UNAM Pumas of Mexico.

  • Ronaldo to captain Saudi’s All-Star XI team in a friendly against PSG

    Ronaldo to captain Saudi’s All-Star XI team in a friendly against PSG

    Christiana Ronaldo is set to lead the Saudi All-Star XI team against PSG in a friendly match

    The match which is scheduled to take place on Thursday, January 19, will be the first game for Christiana Ronaldo following his signing-in to Al-Nassr last month in a deal that will see him earn £ 175m a year.

    Ronaldo who is days a way from making his debut in Saudi Arabia, was presented with the captain’s armband.

    His first match will see him go up against long-term rival Lionel Messi, with PSG currently on a tour of the Middle East.

    The match could also be the final time that the pair, who have won the Ballon d’Or 12 times between them, face each other on the pitch.

    Ronaldo and Messi shared a great rivalry during their time in Spain together, playing in numerous El Clasicos for Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively. Ronaldo left Spain to join Juventus in 2018, and he has not come up against Messi since December 2020 when the Italian giants travelled to the Nou Camp.

  • Spain’s King Felipe denounces war in Ukraine in Christmas speech

    Spain’s King Felipe denounces war in Ukraine in Christmas speech

    Spain’s King Felipe VI has denounced the Russian war against Ukraine and its consequences in his Christmas speech to the nation.

    The conflict has “already caused a level of destruction and ruin that is hard to imagine,” the monarch said in his Christmas address broadcast on radio and television on Saturday evening.

    Felipe warned of the consequences of a war of “global significance” that has affected Spain’s security.

    Against this backdrop, he said, Spain must “strengthen collective defence” with its allies.

    At the same time, however, peace must be sought with the international community.

    Democracy and the European Union are “the two pillars” on which Spain’s present and future are based, the 54-year-old explained.

    But there were three main risks facing democracies today, Felipe warned: these were “division,” the “deterioration of coexistence” and the “erosion of institutions.”

    In his speech, which was recorded a few days ago and lasted about 12 minutes, the head of state also spoke about the economic and energy crises as well as inflation in many countries.

    Spanish families, he said, were badly affected by this.

    “The rise in prices, especially food, is causing households to feel insecure,” he said.

    People are having to make sacrifices, some of them very large.

  • Chelsea prepare contract offer for Luis Enrique

    Chelsea prepare contract offer for Luis Enrique

    Former Spain coach Luis Enrique is a target for Chelsea, it has been revealed.

    Now a free agent after being axed by the Spanish Federation following a disappointing World Cup, Enrique has stated he’s ready to return to club football.

    El Chiringuito says the former Barcelona coach is wanted by Chelsea’s new owners.

    Despite sacking Thomas Tuchel and replacing him with Graham Potter this season, Chelsea are said to be drawing up a contract offer for Enrique.

    Chelsea plan to offer Enrique a three-year contract worth €12 million net per season. The parties began talks before the World Cup.

    For his part, Potter has a deal with Chelsea to 2027.

  • Seriki’s death painful, shocking – Sanwo-Olu

    Seriki’s death painful, shocking – Sanwo-Olu

    Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says the death of Nigerian Ambassador to Spain, Chief Demola Seriki, is painful and shocking.

    Sanwo-Olu, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile on Thursday, said that the death of Seriki was a big loss to Lagos State and Nigeria.

    He described the late Seriki as a businessman, politician, and public administrator, whose contributions remain indelible in the hearts of the residents of Lagos State and Nigerian citizens as a whole.

    Seriki, a former Minister of State for Defence and Minister of State for the Interior, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Madrid, Spain on Thursday at 63.

    He was also a former Supervising Minister for Mines and Steel Development between October and December 2008 and Minister of State for Agriculture and Water Resources from 2007 to 2008.

    Sanwo-Olu said that the death of Seriki came at a time when his wealth of experience was mostly needed in the country.

    He also sympathised with President Muhammadu Buhari, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, diplomats, and Nigerians in the diaspora over the demise of the ambassador.

    The governor said that the deceased’s contribution to the growth and development of the country during his tenure as minister in different capacities and now Nigerian Ambassador to Spain would continue to be reference point in the nation’s developmental trajectory.

    ”On behalf of the government and people of Lagos State, I want to express my sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends, and political associates of the late Nigerian Ambassador to Spain, Chief Demola Seriki.

    ”The death of Chief Demola is a big loss to Lagos State and Nigeria, especially the diplomatic community. He made a lot of positive impact and contributions during his lifetime to the growth and development of Nigeria as a notable politician, minister and ambassador.

    ”He particularly made significant impact in Lagos politics, as a member of the ruling party.

    ”I pray that God will grant him eternal rest and give the immediate family, friends, political associates, and the people of Lagos Island, our dear state, and the country the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” he said.

  • BREAKING: Nigeria Ambassador to Spain is dead

    BREAKING: Nigeria Ambassador to Spain is dead

    Ademola Rasaq Seriki, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Nigeria Ambassador to Spain is dead.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Ambassador Seriki succumbed to death on Wednesday in Madrid, Spain after battling an undisclosed ailment.

    He was aged 63. Born 30th of November 1959, Seriki passed away surrounded by his family.

    TNG reports Seriki was a former Minister for Defence.

     

    Details later…

  • Talks of Morocco hero, Sofyan Amrabat moving to EPL heighten

    Talks of Morocco hero, Sofyan Amrabat moving to EPL heighten

    Talks of Morocco hero, Sofyan Amrabat moving to the English Premier League (EPL) have heightened after the North African country sent Spain packing out of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Amrabat’s agent, Mohammed Sinouh himself has not ruled out the possibility.

    Recall that the Fiorentina star had Spain’s midfield in his pocket when Morocco sent the European side out of the World Cup.

    It would be their first-ever victory over La Roja on Tuesday night after they knocked them out of the World Cup on penalties. It is also their first-ever time reaching the World Cup quarter-finals.

    Italian journalist, Fabrizio Romano disclosed following the encounter that Sinouh has talked about the Fiorentina star player moving to the EPL.

    “Amrabat’s agent Mohammed Sinouh tells me on Premier League links: “Of course, I get a lot of phone calls for Sofyan. The whole world has seen he’s the best holding midfielder of the World Cup”,” Romano tweeted.

    However, Amrabat’s agent said the Italian Serie A star is focused on World Cup with Morocco at the moment.

    Recall Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp met with the entourage of Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat before the World Cup.

    Another meeting, TNG learnt, is scheduled after the tournament, with Tottenham and Inter Milan also interested in the Moroccan midfielder.

  • BREAKING: Morocco send Spain out of Qatar 2022

    BREAKING: Morocco send Spain out of Qatar 2022

    Morocco beat Spain on penalties to qualify for the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals in Qatar after a goalless draw.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Achraf Hakimi was the hero with a chipped penalty, qualifying Morocco for the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the very first time.

    Stuck in their third for most of the game, they went close through Aguerd in the first half before surviving an onslaught.

    Having just one shot in the second half, Bounou pushed away Olmo’s powerful effort before Morata missed the target with a header.

    In extra time, Simon made a point-blank save from Cheddira before Sarabia hit the post with the final kick to send the match to penalties.

    Spain faltered from the spot, failing to score any of their three penalties. Sarabia hit the post with Bounou saving spot-kicks from Soler and Busquets.

    Morocco were cool from 12 yards. Simon saved Benoun’s effort, but composed strikes from Sabiri and Ziyech, and a chip from Hakimi sent Regragui’s side through.

    Morocco are now undefeated in their last five games in the World Cup and will now play either Switzerland or Portugal in the quarter-finals.

  • The differences between Xavi and Enrique – Ansu Fati

    The differences between Xavi and Enrique – Ansu Fati

    Barcelona attacker Ansu Fati says there are differences between Barcelona manager Xavi and Spain’s coach Luis Enrique.

    Fati has scored 22 goals and added nine assists in 78 career games for Barcelona, while he has also netted twice in six caps for Spain and made his World Cup debut in their final group game with Japan.

    Ahead of La Roja facing off against Morocco on Tuesday, the 20-year-old also spoke about the differences between his club coach, Xavi, and the national team coach, Luis Enrique.

    Fati said: “I think every coach has their own way of seeing things. Everyone has their own way of being, explaining and playing.

    “In the end, Luis Enrique and Xavi are different, but because one is coaching a club and another a national team. I see them both differently.”