This loyal C Ronaldo's fan was taken to jail after running onto the pitch to hug his idol. Released a day later, he had this to tell the press;
"Honestly, first thing was look straight, find Cristiano and don't look back. Just go, I decided to add a little knee slide on it just for a little celebration. I think Ronaldo always does that celebration so I thought that he would find it funny, and he did, he gave it a little laugh. But after that, I gave him a big hug, told him you're one of my biggest idols, always followed you and I said, 'Please, Ronaldo, don't let the cops take me,' and that's when Ronaldo gave me a very big hug. I got the opportunity to talk to Ronaldo. It was a unique opportunity and I had to take it. It was worth the detention." Gjoka told Local10.
Both players of Argentina and Italy met with Pope Francis ahead of the Italy - Argentina friendly in honour of the Pope and He had this to say to the players, “You, dear players are very popular. People follow you closely not only when you are on the pitch but off it as well. This is a social responsibility.”
Nigerian National team coach Stephen Keshi has confirmed that nigerian playmaker Mikel Obi will not take part in the friendly against South Africa due to stomach Bug.
Coach Stephen Keshi was quoted by KickOff: “Mikel has been withdrawn from the squad. He has a stomach bug.”
Ricardo Kaka in an interview with Adidas:
Question: How do you prepare yourself for the game? Answer: "I prepare physically, technically and tactically in training then in the locker room before the game, i prepare mentally and
8760 days after the the exit of the country’s first football martyr. Goal pays tribute to the football legend who died in service to the nation, by placing his statue in front of national stadium in Lagos.