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Roma Sack CEO After Transfer Probe

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April 17, 2023

Roma announced on Monday that they had sacked their CEO as prosecutors investigate the Serie A club’s past transfer dealings.

In a short statement, Roma said that Pietro Berardi had been terminated from his role at the club and other businesses within its parent company Friedkin Group, “with immediate effect”.

Roma did not say why Berardi, who had been CEO since October 2021, had been removed.

Earlier this month, police carried out searches at their offices as part of an investigation into transfers from between 2017 and 2021, when the capital club were still listed on the Milan stock exchange.

Similar searches were also carried out on the same day at the offices of fellow top-flight outfits Lazio and Salernitana.

Transfer dealings have been one of the major scandals in Italian football over the past year, with Juventus docked 15 points in January for using transactions to artificially boost their balance sheet.

An appeal on that ruling will be heard on April 19.

Juve are embroiled in a criminal investigation over their finances, with the club and a raft of former directors including former chairman Andrea Agnelli accused of a variety of crimes.

Prosecutors in Naples are also carrying out an probe into the big money deal which took Victor Osimhen to Napoli from Lille.

That transfer included four players valued at around 20 million euros moving to Lille, three of whom never played for the French club.

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WWE: Real Cause Of Legendary Wrestler, Hulk Hogan’s Death Revealed

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July 26, 2025

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Details of the unfortunate death of wrestling legend, Terry Gene Bollea, popularly known as Hulk Hogan has been revealed.

Hulk Hogan died on Thursday at the age of 71.

A report from Wrestling Observers published on Saturday, indicated that the wrestler’s health declined after a neck surgery on May 14.

The publication also indicated that Hulk Hogan was suffering from renal failure and severe COPD before his death on July 24.

Meanwhile, the WWE in Friday, night had a tribute show to honour the career of the late wrestling figure.

The company is reportedly bringing in a stacked lineup of wrestling legends and Hall of Famers to pay tribute to their friend and colleague.

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WAFCON Final: ‘We Play At Home’ – Morocco Coach, Vilda Warns Nigeria

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July 26, 2025

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Head coach of the Moroccan female national team, Jorge Vilda, has issued a strong warning to the Super Falcons.

Both teams will face each other in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON on Saturday.

The coach laid emphasis on his team’s desire and determination to make history in front of their home fans by winning the trophy.

Nigeria is targeting a new world record as the national team with the most continental titles.

Morocco beat Ghana through a penalty shootout to qualify for the final while Nigeria defeated South Africa 2-1 to book their place.

Ahead of Saturday’s game both coaches addressed the press and Vilda praised the quality and experience of the Nigerian team but maintained that his players are driven to deliver glory for their nation.

“A team with a very high mid-level. It is a team that not only has physically strong players, but also different players on an individual level. They also have experience in other competitions,” Vilda said of the Super Falcons.

“I say it again, it is a game and a final. We play at home. We play with our fans. Our players have a lot of desire and enthusiasm to make history.

“We are here to make history. They have it inside, and that is what we are going to try to do,” he added.

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WAFCON: Why I Chose Nigeria Over Malawi – Super Falcons Star, Okafor

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July 26, 2025

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Super Falcons star, Chioma Okafor, has explained her decision to play for Nigeria instead of Malawi.

She cited her ambition to play in top international competitions.

Okafor will be cap-tied to Nigeria if she plays even for a single second in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations against Morocco on Saturday.

Okafor thanked the Super Falcons for welcoming her warmly into the team.

“Since the first day I stepped into camp, they have been so welcoming. All the girls, so much like I have 23 other sisters here, are always taking and looking out for me.

“I thank them so much for welcoming me,” she said in an interview with Ademola Victor TV.

Okafor was born to a Nigerian father and Malawian mother.

“It wasn’t an easy decision,: she added. “I needed to play with players that are better than myself.”

“With time Malawi will get there but time is always ticking. I can’t just keep on waiting, I had to take the opportunity.”