Lorenzo Sanz

Former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz (1995-2000) led his team to win their first Champions League since 1966 in 1998, and led them another win in 2000

Unfortunately he passed away to the COVID 19 virus few days ago
RIP

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Bruno Fernandes the new Scholes

🗣 Bryan Robson: "I think Bruno Fernandes has made a terrific impact and the first signs are he looks like a top player.

"He is always on the move, always wanting the ball, has got a great touch and makes double movements, a bit like Scholesy used to do."

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Mourinho's cruise in Tottenham

🗣 Joe Cole: “Jose has gone into a difficult situation.

“You need to look at the job in perspective... it’s like turning a cruise ship, you can’t just turn it on a sixpence, it takes time."
Can Captain Jose sail Spurs to some trophies? 🏆

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Thank you for fighting the virus

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Beckham wants Cristiano Ronaldo

Beckham has suggested Inter Miami could look to the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo
Do you think Ronaldo could play in MLS soon?

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Euro Cup and Copa America to 2021

The European Championships and the Copa America reset their alarm clock to 2021 😴⏰

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Ronaldinho the prison king

The new Mean Machine: Ronaldinho became the football king of a Paraguayan prison

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Some things are more important than football

We at Goal wish everyone well amid the corona-virus outbreak. Some things are more important than football. 🙏

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Allyson Felix

"I think every genius person has a bit of insanity."- Allyson Felix

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Simeone celebration and Klopp

Simeone enjoyed himself at Anfield last night 🤭

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Tom Brady launches a film production company

Tom Brady launches a film production company - 199 Productions - referencing his Patriots drafting number. He was selection No. 199, a compensatory pick, in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft.

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Nagelsmann gives Mourinho a lesson in football

The wonder kid of the coaching world Nagelsmann beats Jose Mourinho

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Evander Holyfield

“It is not the size of a man but the size of his heart that matters.” – Evander Holyfield

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Ezzeldin Bahader

75-year-old Ezzeldin Bahader scores on his debut for Egyptian third-tier side October 6 as he aims to become the world's oldest player 👴

Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic to try and break his record? 😉

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Matthew Dellavedova

Matthew Dellavedova, Australian professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA, he won the NBA Championship in 2016

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Pep and Zidane think only about the Champions League

Manchester United 2-0 Manchester City

Real Betis 2-1 Real Madrid

Maybe Guardiola and Zidane have something else on their mind? 💭

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Barcelona need Messi

Will Barcelona EVER stop relying on Messi to save them?

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Mourinho the manager vs Mourinho the player

Jose Mourinho's former team-mate Baltemar Brito said he was annoying and lazy as a player 👀

Jose: "Correct - absolutely correct! "I wouldn't play him. Offered [to other clubs], take him! Take him for free!" .

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Ighalo inspires in Rooney reunion

Wayne Rooney used to be Odion Ighalo's idol 🥰

Now it's the other way around! 📝

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Norwich City throw Mourinho and Tottenham out of the FA Cup

Canaries dump Mourinho out of the FA Cup! 🐤

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Liverpool and their loses

It's finally time for Liverpool to take some Ls Are they going to surpass it?

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The Al Ain trio are the #AGleague best of February

PEDRO EMMANUEL BANDAR AL AHBABI KHALID EISA The Al Ain trio are the #AGleague best of February!

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Nadia Comaneci: the first woman to score a perfect 10

THE FIRST WOMAN TO SCORE A PERFECT 10. 

Nadia Comaneci, glitched the scoring panels at the age of 14 in the Olympics in 1976 - as the panels were never designed to display a number with 4 digits! 🇷🇴

Born in 1961, Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci became the first woman to score a perfect 10 in an Olympic gymnastics event at the 1976 Olympic Games, at age 14. 

Her performance at the 1976 Olympics redefined both her sport and audiences' expectations of female athletes.

 At the 1980 Olympics, Comaneci won gold medals for the balance beam and floor exercise. She retired from competition in 1984 and defected to the United States in 1989.

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Roy Keane chocks de Gea after Everton error

Roy Keane: "Whether I was a player or a manager, I'd have killed him. What is De Gea waiting for? It's crazy. There's almost a bit of arrogance to him. I would have lynched him at half time. There are no excuses." 😬

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Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova, 5-time Grand Slam winner, retired from tennis. Happy hunting on your future endeavours champ

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Vinicius Junior and Mariano achieve Los Blancos valuable Clasico win

Vinicius and Mariano will have made Cristiano Ronaldo happy last night

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Sarr and Deeney shatter Liverpool Invincible dream

Arsenal's Invincibles have some new heroes

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Olympiacos kick out Arsenal out of the Europa League

Arsenal suffer their own Greek tragedy 👋

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Sergio Ramos and red cards in his career

Sergio Ramos now has more red cards for Real Madrid than he has career trophies 😶

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Tokyo Olympics going ahead

Despite concerns about the Corona Virus outbreaks. Should the event be canceled?

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Bayern do it again in London

😵 Arsenal 

😵 Tottenham

😵 Chelsea

Bayern do it again in London 💪

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Champions League last 16: How to draw a football cartoon

Goal’s resident cartoonist Omar Momani gives football fans a peek behind the scenes at his Champions League round of 16 drawing in this time lapse video! Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Virgil van Dijk, Kylian Mbappe, Sergio Ramos, Jadon Sancho and many more fight for UCL 2020 supremacy. Who do you think will lift the trophy in the Champions League final?

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How Michael Jordan Became a Billionaire: The Business Empire of the NBA Legend

Few athletes in history have transformed their sporting success into business power like Michael Jordan.

The former Chicago Bulls superstar is widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time, but his achievements off the court may be just as impressive.

Jordan became the first athlete in the history of the NBA to reach billionaire status, thanks to a combination of smart investments, brand partnerships and long-term business strategy.

Michael Jordan celebrating both basketball greatness and business success.

1. Nike and the Air Jordan Brand

The partnership between Michael Jordan and Nike created one of the most successful sports brands in history.

The Air Jordan line became a global phenomenon and still generates billions of dollars in revenue every year.

2. Ownership in the NBA

Jordan also invested in the NBA itself by becoming the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets, further increasing his wealth.

3. Endorsements and Investments

Over the years, Jordan partnered with major companies including Nike, Gatorade, McDonald's and Hanes, building a powerful global brand.

Do you think Michael Jordan is the greatest athlete-businessman in history?

Arteta is resurrecting Arsenal 👻

Arteta the magician brings Arsenal's squad back to life 

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Is the NBA Logo Based on Jerry West? The Story Behind the Famous Basketball Silhouette

The iconic logo of the NBA is one of the most recognizable sports symbols in the world.

For decades, fans have believed that the silhouette used in the logo was inspired by basketball legend Jerry West.

But is that actually true?

The Origin of the NBA Logo

Jerry West and the famous silhouette believed to inspire the NBA logo.

The NBA logo was created in 1969 by designer Alan Siegel.

It was inspired by a photograph of Jerry West dribbling the ball during his playing days with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Although the league has never officially confirmed that the logo represents Jerry West, the resemblance between the silhouette and the photograph is striking.

Why the NBA Never Officially Confirmed It

Interestingly, the NBA has always avoided officially stating that the logo represents Jerry West.

One reason is legal: if the league officially acknowledged the player behind the logo, it could lead to royalty or compensation issues.

Still, many basketball fans and historians widely believe that Jerry West is indeed the inspiration behind the famous silhouette.

The Debate: Should the Logo Change?

In recent years, some fans have suggested updating the NBA logo.

After the tragic death of Kobe Bryant in 2020, many people called for the logo to be redesigned in his honor.

However, the NBA has not announced any plans to change its iconic symbol.

Do you think the NBA logo should stay the same or be redesigned for another legend like Kobe Bryant?