by admin | Aug 17, 2025 | General
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Marcus Rashford had a mixed performance in FC Barcelona’s last pre-season match before the 2025/26 season.
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The Manchester United loan player admitted to making the ‘worst miss of pre-season’ even though the Catalan club won against Como 5-0 in the Joan Gamper Trophy.
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Supporters who witnessed the surprising error online didn’t hesitate to mock him on various social platforms.
Marcus Rashford’s evening at the Joan Gamper Trophy looked like an ideal beginning in Barcelona attire: a brilliant pass, energetic teamwork, and a strong victory.
However, the game will also be recalled equally for a major error that shocked supporters.
An English striker, currently on loan from Manchester United, received his initial starting opportunity with the team since arriving during the summer, marking Barcelona’s last practice match ahead of the upcoming season.
The opposing team, the Italian club Como, came into the match under the management of former midfielder Cesc Fàbregas.
Barcelona destroy Fabregas’ Como
They stood firm during the first 20 minutes. Afterward, Barcelona’s momentum began to build.
Fermín López scored the opening goal in the 21st minute, concluding a fluid attack that energized the local supporters.
Fourteen minutes after that, Lopez scored once more, extending the advantage and strengthening Barcelona’s control over the match.
After two minutes, Rashford found his way into the highlights. Using a smart pass that broke through the defense, he created an opportunity for Raphinha, who scored to make it 3-0.
At the 42-minute mark, Lamine Yamal, a contender for the Ballon d’Or, showcased his talent with an elegant strike to score his fourth goal before half-time.
Marcus Rashford’s unbelievable miss
Soon arrived the moment Rashford would prefer to erase from memory. After scoring past Como’s goalkeeper, the 27-year-old was left facing an open goal. For some reason, he managed to shoot the ball off-target.
Raphinha, who was close by, stood frozen with shock before bursting into a grin.
His teammates could clearly see that Rashford’s usual composure had left him at that moment.
Social media acted quickly. Footage of the incident spread rapidly, generating a combination of ridicule and compassion.
@MisterBWO teased:
This marks only the start 😂. There’s much more ahead.
@BigYolo_ chimed in:
United has cheated Barcelona 😂
@TheMightyRatio added:
You may remove the boy from Manchester United, but you cannot erase Manchester United from within him.
@KennedyDiMera was ruthless:
Rashford hails from Manchester; that’s common there…boys should grant him some time 😂😂😂
However, @RandomFPL provided a more compassionate perspective:
Wretched shot, Rash, but I truly enjoy what I’m witnessing. This squad perfectly suits his style of play. A 30+ goals and assists season ahead.
Rashford was substituted out at half-time, making way for Ferran Torres.
At the same time, Yamal quickly secured his second goal of the game, resulting in a 5-0 lead only four minutes into the second half.
The result remained unchanged, marking a strong showing before the 2025-26 season.
Although the mistake will remain part of the discussion, Rashford’s pass and general teamwork demonstrated why Barcelona signed him.
The player currently on loan at Manchester United aims to move past the jokes as the Catalan team heads to Mallorca on August 16 for their opening match in La Liga.
by admin | Aug 17, 2025 | General
SBS’s “Running Man” continued to lead the 20-49 demographics rating with an eventful “Room Tour” competition.
The show Running Man, which premiered on the 10th, topped the entertainment charts simultaneously with a viewership rate of 1.8%, according to Nielsen Korea’s data from urban households. The peak rating per minute reached as high as 4.9%.
On this day, the group made an appearance in a holiday outfit during the ‘2025 Daydokkaebi Room Tour’ challenge, sparking laughs right from the start. Kim Jong-guk caught eyes wearing a sleeveless T-shirt showcasing his biceps, while Song Ji-hyo stood out with a denim style exposing his midsection. Kim Jong-guk remarked, “He probably wasn’t too sure of himself,” adding humor as everyone laughed when he mentioned, “I used a microphone to cover my stomach.”
Prior to the official competition, the production crew advised participants to think about “What you would like to bring from your car during a trip.” Song Ji-hyo pulled out the slippers used as prop items for “Running Man,” and the group set off on a mission called “Attempting to Steal.” Song Ji-hyo mentioned, “I planned to return them today,” but Ha-ha replied, “They got stolen,” which made everyone laugh.
Ji Seok-jin wept and selected a straw hat as an essential item after being exposed as “Travel Item” by his friends, yet surprisingly, he earned the highest amount of R-coins. It was revealed that the lighter the item, the greater the number of coins awarded. From that point onward, the group had to decide between a luxurious journey or a budget-friendly one, with Yoo Jae-seok, Song Ji-hyo, Yang Se-chan, and Ji Ye-eun opting for the economical option.
Comedian Lim Woo-il made an unexpected appearance as a guide during the budget-friendly tour. At first, he raised doubts among the participants by acting like a live game show host alongside the production crew. Yoo Jae-seok asked, “What’s the ranking of comedians?” To which Lim Woo-il replied, “That’s SBS.” Meanwhile, Song Ji-hyo joined in with humor, saying, “I’m an experienced broadcaster” as she entered the ‘Japdori Time’.
At the same time, Kim Jong-guk opted for an upscale vacation alongside Ji Seok-jin, Ha-ha, and Choi Daniel, stating, “I don’t hold back when it comes to traveling.” In a lavish room filled with meals, the group asked, “Is this alright?” Although he felt nervous, he ultimately appreciated the opulence.
The turning point during this room tour was “Moon Color.” The Green Moon allowed participants to purchase a token for penalty relief, while the Pink Moon required calculating expenses related to food and drinks. Consequently, Ji Seok-jin and Ha-ha, who opted for the deluxe room, were unable to cover the costs, leading them to perform the punishment titled “Blazing with Flame.”
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[Summary] Heo Sung-tae experienced panic attacks because of his fame… 52 fans’ chat room posts (What were you up to when hanging out) [SC Review]
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Han Sung-joo has temporarily stopped sharing videos related to her personal life with Kim Yu-na and her younger partner, marking the first break in 14 years [SCinStar].
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Jeong Ae-ri, your time has come. Today marks the 11th anniversary.
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Kim Min-kyung and Yoo Min-sang saw a motel during an urgent news update.
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Uh-oh, Uhm Jung-hwa isn’t aware that the apple-themed outfits arrived late for the unveiling ceremony… I apologize.
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Back alley, I went to the restroom once more. Shinji ♥ I’ll return shortly to talk about the letter “Happy” (Kkondaehee).
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Lee Ha-nee declines to reveal her upper body “I removed a lot” → Mrs. Cannabis
by admin | Aug 15, 2025 | General
Twenty-two-year-old center-back Ilya Zabarnyi, who plays for Bournemouth with a contract lasting until 2028 and represents Ukraine, is reportedly close to finalizing a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain worth €66 million, which includes additional incentives.
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All matters have been resolved between the teams, and the athlete is set to head to Paris this Sunday.
Green light for Illya Zabarnyi! Following an agreement between Bournemouth and PSG valued approximately at €66 million, inclusive of incentives, the Ukrainian national defender (with 47 appearances) will be allowed to head to France this Sunday to complete his move with the European champions.
Earlier today, as reported by RMC Sport, the player—set to turn 23 on September 1—is getting ready to travel to Paris. He is scheduled to arrive in the city late this Sunday ahead of the standard medical examinations required for his contract extension through 2030.
We can only wish that today turns out to be the correct day, particularly for Zabarnyi to make his way to Paris. It would be even more unexpected if the Ukrainian had already been formally confirmed as a PSG player by now, considering that the medical examinations have evidently not begun yet. Still, the key aspects of the deal seem to be in place. Paris will invest a total of 66 million euros to bolster their defensive line, and we hope the player meets the high expectations set for him. Naturally, this won’t be assessed based on just a handful of games. And we’ll continue supporting him every step of the way.
by admin | Aug 13, 2025 | General
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A well-known Ghanaian businessman and charity supporter named Kennedy Agyapong is reportedly linked to a traffic collision.
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The incident happened several days following the helicopter disaster on August 6, which resulted in eight fatalities in the Adansi region of the Ashanti Area.
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Sources indicate that the business leader has been admitted to the hospital and is undergoing care to aid his recovery.
A Ghana-based entrepreneur and charitable individual named Kennedy Agyapong, widely known as Kenpong, is reportedly linked to an automobile accident.
This incident took place several weeks following the passing of his close companion, Daddy Lumba, and during a period when Ghana is grieving the loss of eight individuals who perished in a helicopter accident near the Adansi district in the Ashanti region.
As reported by Max Online, the event took place on Friday, August 8, 2025, near the Accra–Winneba highway.
The destination of Kenpong remains unknown, as does the cause of the incident. Additionally, it is unclear whether anyone was injured in the accident.
Kennedy Agyapong serves as the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Kenpong Group of Enterprises. His efforts have greatly impacted Ghana’s social and economic growth via initiatives in telecommunications engineering, athletics, building, media, and hospitality sectors.
His ventures consist of Kenpong Travel and Tourism, Icegold Mineral Water, and the Kenpong Football Academy.
Ghanaians pray for Kenpong
Following Max Online posting about the businessman’s incident on social media, many individuals commented with their opinions. Some expressed good wishes for him, whereas others offered prayers.
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gathered several responses to the post on social media. See them below:
@Doduwaah said:
Lord, please 🙏 Please, I beg you 🙏.
@E86014Eugene wrote:
Oh no, I hope Kenpong is fine! It reminds me of when @RyanCarterNYK almost got into trouble last year—that was frightening how quickly situations can change. Wishing him positive energy.
@BrTuoo said:
Zayn is overly affected by his friend’s passing.
@GeorgeKojo3 wrote:
I hope Kenpong recovers quickly. May God safeguard and accelerate his healing process for full recovery from any injuries he may have suffered.
@kojo_skiddles said:
“Wow…what’s happening?”
The spouse of Kenpong pays a visit to Moesha Boduong
In an earlier publication,
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stated that the spouse of businessman Kennedy Agaypong, Mandy, went to visit Ghanaian actress Moesha Boduong at her residence.
Madam Agyapong went to the sick actress’s home, brought provisions, and fed her using a utensil while engaging in conversation.
Social media users who watched the video flooded the comments area to express their opinions about Mrs Agyapong’s unique visit.
by admin | Apr 16, 2025 | General
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Developing countries like Nigeria are now turning into key markets for Chinese manufacturers.
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This came after US President Donald Trump imposed trade tariffs on their exports.
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Producers claim that ever since Washington increased taxes on Chinese imports by 145%, orders from the United States for their products have disappeared.
The SANGGRALOKA ID.ng journalist, Zainab Iwayemi, possesses five years of experience reporting on topics such as the economy, technology, and capital markets.
After U.S. President Donald Trump imposed trade tariffs on Chinese products, the country’s manufacturing companies have redirected their attention towards Nigeria and other rapidly growing markets.
On April 2, Trump initiated bilateral trade discussions with around 75 countries and introduced a 46% duty on Vietnam along with an 17% levy on the Philippines. Subsequently, he lowered these rates to 10% each for the next quarter.
Manufacturers assert that orders from the United States for their goods have vanished following Washington’s decision to raise tariffs on Chinese imports by 145%.
“It’s a matter of life and death because 60-70% of our business is with American clients,” marketing manager of Conmo Electronic Co, Candice Li SAID in a survey obtained by Channels Television on Tuesday, adding, “Goods cannot be exported and money cannot be collected. This is very severe.”
Most of the exporters thatReuters reached out to reported that US orders have either been delayed or stopped entirely, raising concerns for the world’s second-largest economy, where growth last year heavily relied on sustaining a trillion-dollar trade surplus.
According to Kobe Huang, who works as a sales representative for Shenzhen Landun Environmental Technology—a company specializing in water purifiers and intelligent toilets—sales across Europe are currently expanding. However, he notes that the American market remains stagnant.
The U.S. clients and distributors haven’t withdrawn their orders, he stated. “They have requested us to wait. We are waiting.”
No other country matches China’s yearly sales of nearly $400 billion worth of products to the United States.
Moreover, despite Trump’s tariffs being considerably less extensive worldwide, they are likely to diminish global demand over the coming months. This effect could also lessen international interest in purchasing Chinese products.
China exports to Nigeria
China’s shipments to countries like Nigeria have surged significantly despite the taxes levied against the nation.
China is expected to announce a first-quarter growth rate of around 5% on Wednesday, fueled primarily by strong export performance, as per an AFP poll.
A number of exporters mentioned that they have been broadening their market reach beyond the United States or shifting their production facilities away from China.
According to Henry Han, the sales manager at Apexto Electronics Co., which manufactures SSDs and microSD flash drives, the U.S. market currently accounts for just 10% of their direct sales, down from 30% before the pandemic began.
To avoid the tariffs, numerous clients now send components for assembly in a third country.
After Trump imposed tariffs, Skechers’ order of 30,000 speakers destined for their U.S. outlets was stopped, as stated by David Du, the sales manager at speaker maker Zealot. Nonetheless, he mentioned that he can depend on other markets.
In 2015, Zealot experienced a considerable and unexpected surge in popularity when a multi-functional device combining a speaker, power bank, and emergency light became widely sought after in Nigeria.
He mentioned that the Nigerian market, making up 40% of total sales and receiving 45 shipping containers monthly, has grown to be twice the size of the U.S. market.
“In Nigeria, we measure up to JBL,” Du stated, referencing the California-based audio equipment company.
Items exported to Nigeria
China focuses heavily on exporting various manufactured products to Nigeria, particularly machinery, cars, and electrical as well as electronic devices.
In 2023, the leading exports included automobiles (excluding railway or tramway ones) worth $1.34 billion, machinery along with nuclear reactors and boilers valued at $2.13 billion, and electrical and electronic devices totaling $2.88 billion.
From January to September 2024, China saw a 36.1% annual rise in imports from Nigeria, pushing the trade volume between both nations to a record-high of $15.1 billion (approximately N25.7 trillion).
The overall U.S. tariff rate is currently at its peak in 100 years.
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It has been reported that US President Donald Trump’s postponement of more severe tariffs might provide a temporary reprieve for Wall Street. However, experts argue that his measures—which disproportionately affect China—have pushed the typical U.S. effective tariff rate to its peak level in more than 100 years.
In addition to implementing broad new tariffs of 10 percent on products from most U.S. trading partners, Trump has reinstated his administration with significant duties on imported steel, aluminum, and automobiles since returning to the White House.
However, on Wednesday, he retreated from proposing even higher tariffs on numerous economies such as the European Union and the Vietnamese manufacturing center, after witnessing a significant downturn in U.S. government bond markets. Nonetheless, he reinforced his stance on taking actions against China.
by admin | Apr 12, 2025 | General
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Gernot Rohr has expressed dissatisfaction with the Beninese Football Federation due to their inadequate preparations for the World Cup qualifier.
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The Cheetahs faced a 0-2 loss against Bafana Bafana at the Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan during the CAF Qualification Group C match.
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Rohr’s team similarly lost two points after allowing the Warriors from Zimbabwe to come back despite having a two-goal advantage.
The Benin national team manager, Gernot Rohr, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the nation’s football federation due to inadequate travel logistics.
The player, who is 71 years old, mentioned that some of the national team members made sacrifices to participate in their important World Cup qualifier matches.
Currently, the Cheetahs hold the third position with eight points in Group C of the CAF Qualifiers.
Rohr slams Benin FA
Gernot Rohr has spoken about the issues the Cheetahs encountered during their World Cup qualifiers, blaming their poor performance on insufficient travel plans organized by the soccer governing body.
As reported by AllNigeria, the German coach stated that he faced comparable challenges during his tenure with the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles.
The individual pointed out that certain players needed to buy their own tickets for the qualifying rounds.
He mentioned that the squad went through a tough 26-hour trip from their starting point to Durban for their game against Zimbabwe. The latter opted for a location in South Africa as stated on snl24. He shared this information via Footboom1.
A few of the players needed to purchase their own tickets as they were not validated.
They visited the ticket booth, but the ticket turned out to be invalid, hence they had to cover the cost themselves.
There’s a major problem with our travel plans. If you aim to participate in the World Cup—as was clear from my experience with Nigeria—optimal traveling conditions are crucial. Everything begins with that.
This isn’t the first instance of this happening. “A journey totaling 26 hours, with a four-hour layover in Addis Ababa and an extended 6.5-hour delay during the night in Johannesburg prior to boarding the plane to Durban—this presents quite a test for a squad looking to deliver their top performance.”
Rohr predicts the outcome for Group C
Gernot Rohr has indicated that South Africa has a higher likelihood of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
The ex-coach of the Niger national team thinks that Bafana Bafana possesses talented players who can achieve their objectives.
The German mentor also admitted that although the Super Eagles are considered favorites, they haven’t met their anticipated performance levels. He stated this through Nation Sports:
South Africa and Nigeria are the frontrunners in this Group C, and I concur.
You might call them favorites, particularly South Africa, but only time will tell. For our part, we are getting ready properly.
Rohr highlights 2 key Super Eagles players
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Previously mentioned was the news that ex-Super Eagles mentor Gernot Rohr identified the two key players for Nigeria’s national squad as they gear up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.
Nigeria has a challenging yet achievable mission to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup, set to take place across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, following a disappointing beginning to their qualification journey.
Rohr has identified Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon as the standout players in the Nigerian national team, overlooking the widely recognized top talent, Victor Osimhen.
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