Juventus have reportedly been ordered to pay Cristiano Ronaldo £8.3million after losing an arbitration case to their former player.

Back in September, Ronaldo – who now plays for Saudi side Al-Nassr decided to take legal action against Juventus over unpaid wages during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Portuguese forward wanted to be paid £17million, the net amount that he was promised by the club when he agreed to defer his wages during lockdown.

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Juventus players agreed to defer four months’ worth of their salaries in March 2020 and April 2021 as the club were struggling financially, which was never received.

The Italian side also failed to report these deferred wages – known as ‘salary manoeuvres’ on their financial statements.

According to Gazzetta, the arbitration tribunal, however, ruled that Ronaldo and Juventus share responsibility over the matter and ordered the club to pay half of the deferred wages.

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The 38-year-old left Juventus in August 2021 after spending three seasons at the club, where he scored 101 goals in 134 appearances in black and white.

The veteran forward now plays for Saudi side Al-Nassr and was recently sent off for violent conduct during their 2-1 defeat against Al-Hilal.

The 39-year-old, who was shown a yellow card in the first half for unsportsmanlike conduct, appeared to throw his elbow at Al-Hilal’s Ali Al-Bulaihi in the second half as the five-time Ballon d’Or winner attempted to take a quick throw-in. He was shown a red card for the assault.

A Nigerian lady has taken a swipe at Salvation Ministries founder, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, for saying his church members should give at least 20 per cent of their salaries as offerings after giving 10 percent of their salaries as tithes.

The lady stated that Pastor Ibiyeomie should have some ‘’conscience” and shouldn’t be making such demands given the economic situation in the country.

She further described it as “thievery”, adding that it should stop as people have other needs aside from taking care of burdens from the church.

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The TikTok user also described churches as business enterprises where Christians try to convince other Christians to come to their church even when they are aware of the other person’s faith.

She said this reminds her of marketers who try to convince others to use the services of their firm.

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Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has landed a spot in Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2024.

Legendary Beninese singer Angelique Kidjo wrote a tribute to the ‘Last Last’ crooner on Time’s website.

She noted that Burna Boy played a pivotal role in the global acceptance of African music.

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Kidjo wrote: “Burna Boy has made that vision [acceptance of African music] a global reality. His music draws from the rich well of Nigerian folk traditions, and he carries the torch lit by Fela Kuti. He is history in the making.”

Burna Boy was joined on the list by British-Nigerian stars Skepta and Damson Idris.

The Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People recognition is a prestigious honor that celebrates individuals who have left an indelible mark on the world through their contributions to art, activism, and cultural influence.

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Since its inception in 1999, this annual list has highlighted the achievements and impact of leaders, innovators, artists, and advocates from diverse fields and backgrounds.

Burna Boy, on the other hand, has garnered international acclaim for his unique sound and socially conscious lyrics. In addition to his musical prowess,

He has been recognized for his activism and advocacy, speaking out on issues such as police brutality and socio-political injustice in Nigeria and beyond.

Named among the Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in 2020, Burna Boy’s inclusion reflects his significant impact on the global music landscape and his role as a cultural ambassador for Afrobeat music.