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CWC: Trump Put Your Medal In His Pocket, Took It To White House – Cucurella Tells Madueke

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6 months ago

July 24, 2025

Chelsea star, Marc Cucurella, has told his former teammate, Noni Madueke that President of the United States of America, Donald Trump collected his FIFA Club World Cup medal, put it in his pocket and took it to the White House.

The Spaniard said it was strange to him that the England international opted to join Arsenal before playing in the final against Paris Saint-Germain.

DAILY POST reports that Madueke, born to Nigerian parents but represents England internationally, left the Chelsea team in the United States just hours after the semifinal win over Fluminense.

He returned to London to for his medical and to put finishing touches on his move to Arsenal.

Speaking to Gerard Moreno, Spanish full-back Cucurella, said the England player has missed a golden opportunity to have the FIFA Club World Cup medal

Cucurella wondered why Madueke failed to delay his move to Arsenal by a couple of days.

As quoted by talkSPORT, the Spain international said, “He[Trump] put it in his pocket. He has it there in the White House, very well placed.

“Yes, I think so. I think he missed a good opportunity…

“In the end, I think it could have delayed him a couple of days since he left a day early or something like that. ”

The left-back said it would not have cost Madueke anything to wait until the final match of the competition.

“I think he missed a pretty good opportunity.”

Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain, PSG, 3-0 in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup to become the champions. Cole Palmer scored twice and assisted the third goal in the first half to seal a stunning win for Enzo Maresca’s side.

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Players Refuse To Travel For Algeria Game Over Bonuses

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17 hours ago

January 7, 2026

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Super Eagles players and coaches have refused to travel to Marrakech due to unpaid bonuses.

This was revealed by BBC Africa journalist, Oluwashina Okeleji, who is in Morocco.

Nigeria are billed to take on Algeria in the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday evening.

But it is understood they have not paid their bonuses for the four matches they have played.

Eric Chelle’s men beat Tanzania, Tunisia and Uganda in the group fixtures, before they thrashed Mozambique 4-0 in the Round of 16.

They have taken the decision not to travel or train anymore until the bonuses issue is resolved.

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AFCON: Osimhen Threatens To Dump Super Eagles, Return To Galatasaray

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2 days ago

January 6, 2026

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Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, reportedly threatened to quit the national team and return to Turkey.

According to Arise News, Osimhen was left fuming following his altercation with Ademola Lookman during the 4-0 win over Mozambique at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.

Having scored a brace thanks to assists from Lookman, the 27-year-old lashed out at his team-mate for failing to pass to him in the 64th minute.

Osimhen then beckoned on the bench asking to be taken off, before he was replaced by Moses Simon.

At full time, Osimhen stormed out of the stadium and dropped his accreditation card, insisting he was “done” with the national team and wanted to fly back to Turkey.

He was then pacified by senior officials of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF.