Chelsea has reportedly finalized a surprise agreement with Wolves for the transfer of highly-rated Portuguese winger Pedro Neto.
The Blues swiftly reached terms just hours after initiating talks, with Wolves accepting a bid of €60 million plus an additional €3 million in add-ons, closely matching the initial asking price.
Neto is now preparing for an imminent medical as Chelsea's spending spree continues.
Nigeria's Tobi Amusan, the 2022 world champion and world record holder in the women's 100m hurdles, did not advance to the final of the event at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Friday.
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Former Real Madrid and Porto defender, Pepe, has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 41. After leaving Porto earlier this summer, Pepe captained Portugal at Euro 2024, earning his 141st cap in the quarter-final loss to France. He has now decided to bring his illustrious career to an end.
In an emotional 33-minute video shared on YouTube, Pepe expressed his gratitude, saying, "I want to thank God for giving me the wisdom to continue this journey. I must also thank all the presidents who believed in me, as well as the employees at every club I've been a part of—they are the true essence of the sport. My gratitude extends to the national team, my teammates, and coaches who pushed me to grow and compete daily, and to the fans, who are the heart and soul of football."
He continued, "I am especially thankful to Jorge Mendes, Gestifute, and my mother, who played a crucial role in allowing me to chase my dream of becoming a professional footballer. To my friends and family, particularly my wife, who was my rock in my absence, and my children for their unwavering support and belief in me—thank you. I owe you all a debt of gratitude. Thank you, and a big hug to everyone."
Pepe enjoyed a highly successful career, winning La Liga and the UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid and being part of Portugal's victorious Euro 2016 squad.
Senator Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta) has refuted rumors claiming he passed away in Switzerland. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, the Delta North Senatorial District senator labeled the reports as false and malicious.
He also addressed recent accusations and insults related to the alleged purchase of a car for a young content creator, calling the claims unfounded and misleading. Nwoko emphasized that whether these rumors result from a misguided joke or deliberate malice, they have gone too far and will not be tolerated.
The senator announced that he is pursuing immediate legal action against those responsible for spreading these falsehoods, warning that arrests will be made and those involved will face the consequences.
"This is not about wielding influence; it’s about ensuring that those responsible for these harmful actions are held accountable," Nwoko stated.
He also warned, "I will not tolerate any attempts to tarnish my reputation or downplay the seriousness of this matter. Anyone involved should be prepared to face legal repercussions promptly."
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