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Real Madrid supporters eagerly anticipated the completion of the new Santiago Bernabeu, set for an official unveiling later this month (although delays may extend it to 2024). The stadium, in its near-final state, exudes magnificence and grandeur. However, amidst the excitement, concerns have surfaced regarding certain accessibility features within the new structure. Paco Gonzalez, speaking on COPE’s Tiempo de Juego …

Ghanaian midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng has retired from professional football, leaving behind a legacy of 520 appearances, 76 goals, and 56 assists. His adaptability and resilience shone through 15 clubs, including Barcelona and AC Milan, where he collected 5 trophies. Boateng’s charismatic style blended flair, creativity, and athleticism. His retirement marks the end of an era, but his influence will endure, …

The late Christian Atsu, former Black Stars player, can now rest in peace as the school project he began before his unfortunate demise has been completed. The classrooms have been furnished with chairs and learning materials, ensuring that underprivileged students have access to education. Ghanaians have expressed their admiration for Atsu’s philanthropic efforts and praised him for leaving behind another …

Injury forces Andre Ayew to withdraw from the Black Stars squad Ghana’s skipper Andre Ayew has been forced to withdraw from the Black Stars squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola in Luanda on Monday, March 27. Ayew sustained a knee injury after tripping in camp. According to an official statement released by the Ghana Football …

Two individuals who bear a striking resemblance to Ghanaian football star Thomas Teye Partey recently had a chance encounter with their “twin” in Kumasi. The incident, captured on video and shared on social media, has caused quite a stir among Ghanaians, who are baffled by the existence of two Partey lookalikes. Partey, who plays for both Arsenal and Ghana’s national …

Chris Hughton, the head coach of the Black Stars, has defended his decision to bench captain Andre Dede Ayew in Ghana’s recent match against Angola, which they won 1-0. Ayew, 33, was not part of the starting lineup in the 21-man squad, and instead watched the entire game from the substitutes bench, with Arsenal star Thomas Partey captaining the side. …

During the funeral rites of Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu, a woman shared her story of how Atsu had been her benefactor when she lived in Portugal between 2011 and 2013. The woman, who was emotional during her narration, stated that Atsu had spent over GH¢290k on her during that period. The woman recounted how she met Atsu when he asked …

Marie-Claire Rupio, the widow of Christian Atsu, recently paid a final visit to her late husband’s grave before departing Ghana with her children. Atsu’s family had traveled to Ghana for his state funeral, which was attended by prominent figures such as the former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, the current Vice President, as well as current and former players …

  The family of the deceased Black Stars footballer, Christian Atsu, has revealed the scheduled date for his burial ceremony. The late footballer will be laid to rest on March 17, 2023, and plans have been put in place to ensure the success of the final funeral rites. The ceremony will take place at the Forecourt of the Statehouse in …

The Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon Mustapha Ussif, has appealed to Hon Sampson Tangombu Chiragia, the Member of Parliament for Navrongo-Central, to grant him time to finish the Navrongo Sports Stadium Project by the end of 2023. The project has been delayed due to a lack of funds, but the Ministry has secured funding to enable the contractor to …