Ribery Still furious Over is Lost of 2013 Ballon D'or Award

France International and Bayer Munich of Germany forward Frank Ribery, 31' has his own opinion, feelings and thought about him not winning the 2013 Ballon D'or below in the picture is what he said after he lost out to Christiano Ronaldo.

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Here is a recap name of the nominees  

Ballon d'Or shortlist: Gareth Bale (Real Madrid/Wales), Edinson Cavani (Paris St Germain/Uruguay), Radamel Falcao (Monaco/Colombia), Eden Hazard (Chelsea/Belgium), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Paris St Germain/Sweden), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona/Spain), Philipp Lahm (Bayern Munich/Germany), Robert Lewandowski (Borussia Dortmund/Poland), Lionel Messi (Barcelona/Argentina), Thomas Mueller (Bayern Munich/Germany), Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich/Germany), Neymar (Barcelona/Brazil), Mesut Ozil (Arsenal/Germany), Andrea Pirlo (Juventus/Italy), Franck Ribery (Bayern Munich/France), Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich/Netherlands), Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid/Portugal), Bastian Schweinsteiger (Bayern Munich/Germany), Luis Suarez (Liverpool/Uruguay), Thiago Silva (Paris St Germain/Brazil), Yaya Toure (Manchester City/Ivory Coast), Robin van Persie (Manchester United/Netherlands), Xavi (Barcelona/Spain).

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This award means the World to Me ITTF Winner- Aruna Quadri

The 26-year old Nigerian - ranked 30 in the world after starting the year at 237- beat off competition from Portugal's Marcos Freitas and Chinese pair Fan Zhendong and Xu Xin to land the coveted prize.

Aruna's world ranking is the highest ever achieved by an African player.

"This is the best day of my career and my life," he said after receiving his award.

"I feel so great to be the winner in the midst of the world's superstars.

"This award means the world to me."

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According to reports, Sports Minister and Chairman, National Sports Commission, Dr. Tammy Danagogo yesterday, received with joy the news of Nigeria’s table tennis star, Aruna Quadri ‘s award as the International Table Tennis Federation’s Star Player of the Year winner and has congratulated him for the honour.
The Oyo State-born player made the country proud by defeating other nominees, including world number one, China’s Xu Xin to win the prestigious award at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Star Awards which held in Dubai on Wednesday.

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 Dr. Danagogo said Quadri’s victory is a proof that talents abound in the country and that with proper monitoring and provision of standard facilities and support from both the public and private sectors, Nigerian athletes could match the best from any part of the world.
“I am particularly proud of his progress in the sport this past year during which he moved from a ranking of over 200 in the world to 30. He has shown consistency and resilience and today his hard work has placed him at the highest pedestal in the sport,” the minister said in a press statement from his Special Assistant on Media, Patrick Omorodion.

“As a government and the National Sports Commission, we will continue to provide the enabling environment for our athletes to be able to compete with the best in the world and excel. This is why we have been calling on the private sector and other well-meaning Nigerians to support the efforts of the government towards taking our sports to the next level,” he stressed.
He commended the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation ably led by hardworking Enitan Oshodi for its development programmes which has helped to revive the sport and position it for greater achievements as the country prepares for the 2015 All Africa Games in Congo later in the year.

Enyeama wins Nigeria Player of the year 2014

Super Eagles of Nigeria and Lille OSC of france goal keeper Vincent Enyeama has been named 2014 Nigeria player of the year.

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This came up after the captain of super eagles have shown a brilliant performance and form throughout the whole 2014, leading Nigeria to a round of sixteen in the last World Cup in Brazil. 

Formula One 2015 World Championship Race Calender Out

Below is the picture showing all the Country which will be participating in the 2015 FIA formula one world Championship. 

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The Grands Prix in China, Spain, Austria, Germany, Italy, USA and the inaugural race in Mexico are live only on Sky.

John Obi Mikel- Wins Africa player Award

Chelsea of England and Nigeria Super Eagles midfielder, Mikel Obi, has won the English Premier League’s African Player of the Month of December.

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The Super Eagles’ star was ahead of West Ham’s Cameroonian Alex Song and Southampton striker, Senegalese Sadio Mane in a vote made by the organizers New African Soccer.

“Mikel who has endured a various criticism recently and difficult start to the season, falling down the pecking order in a star-studded Chelsea team that is riding high in the Premier League. After all, we all know that no one likes changing a winning team. However, the spirit of professionalism which he displayed in waiting for his chance, and taking it well with some solid performances in a difficult month, tipped the award for December.”

Gerrard scores twice as Liverpool Beat AFC Wimbledon

England Born Nigeria striker Adebayo Akinfenwa  Unveil his signed Steven Gerrard jersey has a sign of respect and remembrance for him playing against one of the best England player of his time,  Liverpool fan @daRealAkinfenwa with something to treasure.

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 The AFC Wimbledon striker even pleaded with idol Steven Gerrard not to go after there 2:1 lost in the hands of Liverpool, arguing him to still stay with the Merseyside Club.

Gerrard demonstrated the quality and leadership in the team yesterday night after he inspired them to an FA Cup third-round victory at AFC Wimbledon scoring twice after Akinfenwa cancel his first bullet header to equalize for Wimbledon but in the second, the fantastic captain curl in a brilliant free kick to seal the game for the Reds. 

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Liverpool's captain, who will celebrate his 35th birthday on FA Cup final day on 30May, says after the match that he want to go all the way in FA Cup and his Manager and team has stated that they would be glad to win the trophy for there skipper as a send-forth.

According to BBC report Gerrard, playing his first game since announcing he would depart in the summer to play in the United States, illustrated the hole he will leave behind. The captain has shown a lot of examples in the past and this is another example as he took his Liverpool tally to 182 goals in 696 appearances for the club.

The Merseyside Red will face Bolton in there next round fixture at home "Anfiled" on Saturday 24th of January 2015. 

Below are the full Next Round fixtures:

Brighton vs Arsenal

Southampton or Ipswich vs Crystal Palace

Cambridge United vs Manchester United

Blackburn vs Swansea

Chelsea vs Milwall/Bradford

Derby vs Chesterfield/Scurnthorp

Brighton vs Arsenal

Preston vs Sheffield United

Birmingham vs Westbrom

Aston Villa vs Bournemouth

Cardiff vs Reading

Wimbledon vs Liverpool/Bolton

Burnley/Spurs vs Leicester City

Rochdale vs Stoke

Sunderland vs Fulham/Wolves

Doncaster/Bristol vs Everton/Westham

Manchester City vs Middlesborough