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Pitch On Fire: Real Madrid Wins 2017 UEFA Champions League Final

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Champions LeagueCristiano Ronaldo scored a brace as Real Madrid demolish Juventus 4-1 to win their 12th Champions League trophy.

With the win, Madrid become the first team to win the Champions League back to back, having won it in 2016.

Also coach Zidane becomes to the first player to win the champions as player and as coach back to back.

Juventus dominated early possession, but it was Real Madrid that opened the scoring in the 20th minute of play with Ronaldo’s low drive beaten Bufon who had a bad game for the night in front of the 65,842 spectators at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff.

Juventus’ pressure paid off immediately when Mario Mandzukic scored a spectacular goal to equalise for Juventus in the 27th minute, making the first half to end at 1-1.

Casemiro gave Madrid the lead again when his shot in the 61st minute of the second half found the net.

Ronaldo was again on duty as he scored his second goal to give Madrid 3-1 lead in the 64th minute of the game.

Juan Cuadrado got a red card in the 84th minute of the game for acting stupidly after he was fouled. He got a second yellow card which translated to his being sent off.

Substitute Marco Asensio scored few minutes he got into the pitch in the 90th minute to complete Juventus annihilation.

Cristiano Ronaldo has now scored in three Champions League finals, more than any other player. Real Madrid scored with their first shot on the match against Juventus.

Real Madrid are the first team in Champions League history to reach 500 goals.

Mario Mandzukic becomes the 3rd player to score in either a European Cup or #UCL final for 2 different teams.

Gianluigi Buffon has conceded 6 goals against Cristiano Ronaldo in the CL (in 5 games), more than against any other goalkeeper.

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored his 600th goal in all competitions for club and country.

Juventus have now conceded more goals in the final than they have in the rest of the Champions League campaign this season

Cristiano has now scored at least twice as many CL goals as any other player in the QF’s (20), semi-finals (13) and finals

Zinedine Zidane is the first manager to win back-to-back European Cup/CL trophies since Arrigo Sacchi (AC Milan, 1989 & 1990).

Real Madrid have won their 12th European Cup/Champions League trophy, five more than any other side

Real Madrid are the first team in the Champions League era to retain the trophy.

Juan Cuadrado has become the third player to be sent off in a Champions League final, after Lehmann and Drogba.

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Lionel Messi reveals when he will retire from football

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Lionel Messi has opened up on when he plans to retire from football as he navigates the twilight of his iconic career.

Since his arrival at Inter Miami in the summer of 2023, Messi has showcased his prowess by scoring 16 goals and providing seven assists in 19 appearances across various competitions.

Nevertheless, at 36 years old, Messi has had to contend with injury setbacks, sparking concerns about his durability in the sport.

Considering his retirement intentions while on the Big Time podcast, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner emphasized his self-awareness, acknowledging his tendency to critically evaluate his performances.

Messi conveyed his preparedness to exit the game when he senses he can no longer deliver his peak performance or derive joy from playing, regardless of his age.

“I am very self critical of myself, I know when I’m good, when I’m bad, when I play well and when I play badly. When I feel it’s time to take that step, I will take it without thinking about age,” Messi said.

“I know that moment I feel I am no longer ready to perform, that I am no longer enjoying myself or helping my teammates.

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African Games: Nigeria wins 8 gold medals in boxing — in one day

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Team Nigeria has added another eight gold medals in boxing to its tally at the 13th African Games in Ghana.

The Nigerian contingent was ruthless in the ring at the Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra, on Friday.

Joy Ojo won Nigeria’s first boxing gold of the day without strapping her gloves and boots.

She claimed victory in the women’s 57kg category following a walkover over her Selmouni Chahira, Algerian opponent.

Dolapo Omole added to Nigeria’s gold medal tally after the referee was forced to stop the contest between him and Sigauque Amando of Mozambique in the men’s 57kg category.

The referee ruled that the Mozambican could not continue the fight, and Omole took the glory.

Patricia Mbata then secured a 4-0 victory over Marbrouk Molka of Tunisia in the final of the women’s 75kg category to clinch Nigeria’s third boxing gold at the Games.

Adam Olaore knocked out Kuadjovi Kevin Prodence LK of Togo in the first round of the final of the men’s 92kg category.

Cynthia Ogunsemilore defeated Rahma Mohamed of Egypt 5-0 in the final of the women’s 60kg category.

Afterwards, Blessing Oraekwe, Jacinta Umunnakwe and Ifeanyi Onyekwere pummeled their opponents to take Nigeria’s gold tally in the ring to eight.

In athletics, Nigeria won the women’s 4×400 meters relay, clocking 3:27.29 to finish ahead of Zambia and Botswana.

The quartet of Esther Elo Joseph, Patience Okon-George, Brittany Ogunmokun and Omolara Ogunmakinju ensured Nigeria’s dominance over the lap race on the continent.

In the men’s Javelin throw, Chinecherem Nnamdi won gold with an attempt of 82.80 meters, a new national record.

Nigeria sits second on the medals table, with 121 medals behind Egypt.

Team Nigeria won 47 gold, 33 silver and 41 bronze medals in Ghana.

The Games are billed to wrap up on Saturday with a colourful closing ceremony.

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African Games: Ese Brume wins gold as Nigeria bags 97th medal

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Ese Brume has won the gold medal in the women’s long jump at the 13th African Games in Ghana.

The 28-year-old leapt 6.92 meters in her first attempt at the University of Ghana, Accra, on Thursday, and it was enough to secure her second consecutive African Games title.

She also won the event at the last edition held in Rabat, Morocco, in 2019.

Prestina Ochonogor claimed bronze with a jump of 6.62 meters in her international debut, while Koala Jasmine of Burkina Faso won the silver medal.

In the women’s discus throw, Amaechi Obiageri upset compatriot Onyekwere Chioma to win the gold medal with an attempt of 58.93 meters.

Onyekwere was the defending champion and the African record holder, but she settled for second place with a throw of 58.03 meters, while Nora Monie of Cameroon took the bronze.

Also, Francis-Peterson Kemi won the silver medal in the women’s heptathlon after gathering 5268 points across the seven events. She finished behind Ahouanwanou Odile of the Benin Republic.

Team Nigeria remains second on the medals table with 97 laurels at the ongoing African Games.

Nigeria’s contingent has won 37 gold, 25 silver and 35 bronze medals in Ghana.

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