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UEFA Rejects Barca Appeal, Upholds Fine For Financial Rules Breach

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European football governing body UEFA upheld a 500,000 euro fine ($537,000) on Spanish champions Barcelona on Friday for a breach of their financial control rules.

UEFA’s club financial control body (CFCB) said in a statement the Catalan club wrongly reported profits “on the disposal of intangible assets” in the financial year 2022.

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Barcelona were initially fined by UEFA in July but appealed against it.

The La Liga club have had deep economic problems in recent years, selling off a substantial chunk of future television rights income in 2022 and other parts of the club to keep buying and registering players in the short term.

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Enabulele Celebrates Edo Deputy Governor on Birthday

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The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has congratulated the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, on the occasion of his birthday.

In a statement issued on Monday through his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele described Idahosa as a true democrat, a results-driven leader, and a high-flyer.

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You have continued to distinguish yourself in all your endeavours. Even as a young legislator, your impactful representation and laudable stewardship exemplify the true definition of a performer, earning you the admiration of many,” he said.

Enabulele further noted that Idahosa’s life is a testament to the importance of loyalty and respect, particularly in his current role as a supportive Deputy Governor. “You have stood firmly behind your boss, and that epitomizes true leadership,” he stated.

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As you celebrate another milestone, I join family, friends, and well-wishers across the globe in acknowledging your humility, commitment, and determination to ensure Edo State continues to rise under Governor Okpebholo’s SHINE Agenda,” Enabulele added.

He commended the Deputy Governor’s unwavering dedication to nation-building, his vision for a better Edo, and his commitment to advancing and safeguarding the interests of all Edo people, regardless of status or circumstance, describing these qualities as “worthy of emulation.”

We pray that Almighty God continues to grant you wisdom, good health, sound mind, happiness, and joy as you celebrate another year,” the statement concluded.

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Edo SWAN Felicitates Deputy Governor On Birth Anniversary

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‎The Leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Edo State chapter, has felicitated with deputy governor of the state, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, on his birth anniversary.

A felicitation message jointly signed by Comrade Kehind Osagiede and Comrade Idahosa Moses, Edo SWAN Chairman and Secretary, on behalf of all sports writers in the state said, ‎”all of us at SWAN in Edo state are delighted over this milestone and wish that many more celebrations come your way now and always.”

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The duo, in the message, while describing the deputy governor as a man of “honour, candour and commitment to public good as you have aptly demonstrated in the task of sports and youths development in Edo state,” acknowledged his support and encouragement to the body since he assumed office.

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The message reads: “Your dedication to serving the people of Edo State and your insightful contributions to good governance is highly commendable

“‎Today, we celebrate a visionary leader who is propelling the sports sector to unprecedented heights.

“‎As you celebrate this special day, we wish Your Excellency good health and fulfillment in all your aspirations.”

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Cristiano Ronaldo Officially Engaged, Set To Get Married

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Georgina Rodríguez has confirmed that she is engaged to Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo.

She revealed this in a post on social media on Monday.

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Ronaldo met Georgina in a Madrid fashion store, and they have been together for almost 10 years.

The couple have two children together, with Rodríguez acting as stepmother to his other three children.

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They have been repeatedly bombarded with questions over the years about when they would get married.

Georgina posted a photo of a large ring on her wedding finger and wrote: “Yes I do. In this and in all my lives.”

Ronaldo had previously said they were not married yet because the timing was not “quite right.”

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