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Andy Ruiz, the man who condemned Anthony Joshua to his first ever professional defeat, suffered a horrific loss of his own on Friday night. The 36-year-old Mexican was left bruised and bloodied as he lost to Poland's Damian Knyba on his return to the ring after two years out. Knyba unleashed heavy punch after punch in the seventh round but Ruiz managed to ride it out, after being saved by the bell, to lose by a unanimous points decision. Ruiz, who is now signed to British promoter Eddie Hearn , vowed to carry on despite losing his comeback fight to Knyba. The Pole now has a record of 18 wins and one defeat. Rewind to June 2019, and Ruiz shocked the boxing world by upsetting the odds to knock Joshua out in the seventh round at Madison Square Garden. Ruiz was a late stand-in for Jarrell Miller, who had failed a drugs test, and wasn't seen as a threat to Joshua's chances of remaining unbeaten and hanging on to his then IBF, WBO and WBA world heavyweight titles. Andy Ruiz kneels down in front of the referee after being on the receiving end of heavy blows Ruiz feels the full force of Poland's Damian Knyba during Friday's fight in New JerseyRuiz famously defeated the then undefeated Anthony Joshua back in June 2019Joshua exacted revenge six months later and Ruiz has gone on to have just four more fights since due to injury problems, beating Chris Arreola and Luis Ortiz before drawing with Miller and now suffering his third loss. Ruiz said after Friday's defeat in New Jersey: 'It was just a long layoff, and it was a great opponent.'I didn't want to take an easy fight, so that's why I took Damian. He's a big guy. But we've got to take risks. I've still got it in me, man. I've just got to stay active and I want to fight again.'I didn't want to take an easy fight, so that's why I took Damian. He's a big guy. But we've got to take risks. I've still got it in me, man. I've just got to stay active and I want to fight again.'Every time I tried to come in, he'd hold me really tight, and I just couldn't let my combinations go.'He played a good game plan, but I'd love to run it back and do things a lot different.'The judges scored the fight 117-110, 114-113 and 114-113 in Knyba's favour. The judges scored the fight 117-110, 114-113 and 114-113 in Knyba's favour.It wasn't the night Hearn was hoping for after signing Ruiz this summer but much of his current focus is on trying to finalise Joshua's highly anticipated fight against British rival Tyson Fury. The bout has been proposed to take place in November after years of negotiations but the location of the fight appears to be a major sticking point.Hearn and Joshua are said to want the fight to take place at Wembley Stadium in London while the Fury camp are reportedly leaning towards Madison Square Garden in New York City.Hearn and Joshua are said to want the fight to take place at Wembley Stadium in London while the Fury camp are reportedly leaning towards Madison Square Garden in New York City.Hearn and Joshua are said to want the fight to take place at Wembley Stadium in London while the Fury camp are reportedly leaning towards Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Anthony Joshua's conqueror Andy Ruiz is Pummeled with punches and brutally beaten on his return...

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Daniel Amokachi and fellow 1996 Olympic gold medallists have received plots of land from Kaduna Governor Uba Sani, 30 years after their historic triumph. Daniel Amokachi and fellow 1996 Olympic gold medallists Garba Lawal and Emmanuel Babayaro have received plots of land from Kaduna Governor Uba Sani.Amokachi said successive governments failed to fulfil promises made to the Atlanta 1996 squad. The governor also directed that streets be named after members of the gold-winning squad, while the reconstructed Ahmadu Bello Stadium is expected to be unveiled in November.Former Super Eagles striker Daniel Amokachi has praised Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani for fulfilling a promise made to members of Nigeria's historic 1996 Atlanta Olympic gold medal-winning squad, a promise he said successive governments had failed to honour for three decades.Amokachi, alongside fellow gold medallists Garba Lawal and Emmanuel Babayaro, received plots of land from the governor during a visit to inspect the ongoing reconstruction of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna on Tuesday. The governor also directed that streets be named after members of the victorious squad who had not yet been immortalised.Nigeria's historic 1996 Atlanta Olympic gold medal-winning squad"When we won the Olympics gold medal in 1996, the Federal Government and state governments made several promises to us, but 30 years down the line, most of those promises were never fulfilled,"Amokachi said."But Governor Uba Sani has fulfilled his own promise. We lack the words to thank him for this kind gesture."Nigeria's Dream Team, as the squad was known, defeated Argentina 3-2 in the final in Atlanta to claim the country's first and only Olympic football gold medal. The achievement remains one of the proudest moments in Nigerian sporting history. Despite the magnitude of the triumph, many of the players spent years without the rewards that were pledged to them. Several members of the squad have spoken publicly over the years about unfulfilled promises from both federal and state governments, including housing allocations, cash rewards and national honours that never materialised. Amokachi himself has been one of the more vocal voices on the matter, noting as recently as 2021 that the players deserved better recognition from the country they representedLawal, who also serves as a former General Manager of Kaduna United, praised the stadium reconstruction project, saying it would restore Kaduna to its place as one of Nigeria's football hubs.The Super Eagles will not have to go to Uyo to train. This one is right here,"he said, adding that the facility was expected to be unveiled by November. The reconstructed Ahmadu Bello Stadium will have a seating capacity of 33,000, surpassing the 31,000-capacity Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, and will feature Nigeria's first FIFA-standard hybrid pitch combining natural grass and synthetic turf. Despite the magnitude of the triumph, many of the players spent years without the rewards that were pledged to them. Several members of the squad have spoken publicly over the years about unfulfilled promises from both federal and state governments, including housing allocations, cash rewards and national honours that never materialised.
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30 YEARS AFTER WINNING OLYMPIC GOLD,DANIEL AMOKACHI AMD TEAMMATES FINALLY RECEIVE PROMISED LAND.

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Messi: The national team farewell letter was written 2 days after the World Cup final, my father's death solidified this choice ![](https://d32kj04sxj85qr.cloudfront.net/public/users/b4c87498-9011-7025-00cd-a01a950beaf1/blogs/e6d80031-560d-44c5-a9ee-0b575fb14079.jpg =1080x537) 39-year-old Messi announced on social media the end of his 21-year career with the Argentina national team. At the end of his farewell letter, Messi stated that his national team farewell letter was written two days after the World Cup final, and his father's passing made him more certain of this choice than before. Messi posted a three-page handwritten letter on social media to announce his retirement from the national team. At the end of the statement, Messi wrote: "I wrote these words on July 21st, two days after the final. Today, after what happened to my father, I am more certain of this decision than before." In the 2026 World Cup final, Messi's Argentina lost 0-1 to Spain, failing to defend their title. On August 7th, Messi's father passed away at the age of 68.## Messi: The national team farewell letter was written 2 days after the World Cup final, my father's death solidified this choice. In the 2026 World Cup final, Lionel Messi captained Argentina in a hard-fought match against Spain, which ended in a 1-0 defeat for Argentina after extra time. While the final itself was a difficult game for the Albiceleste—who struggled to register a shot on target during the initial 90 minutes—Messi's overall tournament performance was historic. Here are the key highlights of his performance in the final and throughout the 2026 tournament: Historic Captaincy: Messi became the first player in football history to captain a national team in three different World Cup finals (2014, 2022, and 2026). All-Time Record Breaker: During the tournament, Messi became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history, surpassing Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 goals to reach a career total of 21. Tournament Stats: He finished the 2026 World Cup with 8 goals and 4 assists, tying with Kylian Mbappé for the most goals in the competition. Key Moments: His path to the final included a brilliant hat-trick against Algeria in the group stage and two crucial late assists in the 2-1 semifinal victory over England. Individual Accolades: Despite the loss in the final, his dominant performance throughout the month made him a top contender for his third Golden Ball award as the tournament's best player. While he couldn't secure a second consecutive trophy, Messi's 2026 campaign further solidified his legacy as the most productive player in World Cup history, with a total of 33 goal contributions across six tournaments. In the 2026 World Cup final, Messi's Argentina lost 0-1 to Spain, failing to defend their title. On August 7th, Messi's father passed away at the age of 68. In the 2026 World Cup final, Lionel Messi captained Argentina in a hard-fought match against Spain, which ended in a 1-0 defeat for Argentina after extra time. While the final itself was a difficult game for the Albiceleste—who struggled to register a shot on target during the initial 90 minutes—Messi's overall tournament performance was historic. Here are the key highlights of his performance in the final and throughout the 2026 tournament: Historic Captaincy: Messi became the first player in football history to captain a national team in three different World Cup finals (2014, 2022, and 2026). All-Time Record Breaker: During the tournament, Messi became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history, surpassing Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 goals to reach a career total of 21. Tournament Stats: He finished the 2026 World Cup with 8 goals and 4 assists, tying with Kylian Mbappé for the most goals in the competition. Key Moments: His path to the final included a brilliant hat-trick against Algeria in the group stage and two crucial late assists in the 2-1 semifinal victory over England. Individual Accolades: Despite the loss in the final, his dominant performance throughout the month made him a top contender for his third Golden Ball award as the tournament's best player. While he couldn't secure a second consecutive trophy, Messi's 2026 campaign further solidified his legacy as the most productive player in World Cup history, with a total of 33 goal contributions across six tournaments.
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MESSI RETIREMENT FROM ARGENTINA

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![](https://d32kj04sxj85qr.cloudfront.net/public/users/b4c87498-9011-7025-00cd-a01a950beaf1/blogs/e662631a-feb8-42bd-b35d-cb7ec6a44cb2.jpg =1080x1185) Manchester United have announced the permanent sale of a winger, and how much they’ve banked has been revealed by a reporter who termed the move a ‘good signing’. Man Utd have plenty of work still to do in the final weeks of the summer transfer window. A third new midfielder to follow Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans into Old Trafford remains on the agenda. A left-back to compete with and eventually replace Luke Shaw is wanted too, as is a striker to provide back-up to Benjamin Sesko. A new left winger had been a priority at the start of the summer, though with Marcus Rashford now on course to remain in situ, that particular plan has been put on ice. Regarding exits, Man Utd have done a fine job of offloading the fringe elements of their squad over the past two weeks. Altay Bayindir joined Celta Vigo on loan with an option to buy for €4m. Radek Vitek and Tyler Fredricson were sold to Middlesbrough and Lausanne-Sport respectively. Another has now left Old Trafford behind, with the Red Devils officially confirming 20-year-old winger, Ethan Williams , has joined Peterborough. Man United sell Ethan williams to Peterborough Williams spent last season loaned to Scottish Premiership side Falkirk, though will now embark on a new chapter at League One side Peterborough, with separate club statements confirming the move. United said : ‘Academy forward Ethan Williams has agreed a move to League One side Peterborough United , subject to registration.’ Peterborough wrote on their website : ‘We are delighted to announce the permanent signing of highly-rated Manchester United winger Ethan Williams for a sizeable undisclosed fee, with the 20-year-old penning a long-term contract. Williams, who has just completed a pre-season tour with Manchester United , which included a goal in the 5-0 win over Rosenburg, completed the necessary paperwork at the Bespoke Builds Training Ground.’ MORE MAN UTD COVERAGE ON F365… *Tielemans rubbishes Rashford accusation after his return to Man Utd – ‘surprised me most’* Man Utd give strongest hint yet on future of Marcus Rashford after Michael Carrick comments * Man Utd step up efforts to sign Arsenal target Jarell Quansah as Liverpool clear path Regarding cost, seniortalkSPORTreporter, Alex Crook, revealed Man Utd are due to bank a figure slightly higher than £750,000. Reporting on X , Crook wrote: ‘Ethan Williams deal from #MUFC to Peterborough is worth north of 750k to include performance-related add-ons. Good signing for Posh.’ Speaking about the coup, Posh boss, Luke Williams, said: “Ethan is a player that will give us another option in the wide areas, he is quick, direct and will be a threat and I am looking forward to working with him. He has already got first team experience at a few clubs and joins us after being away with Manchester United on their pre-season tour, so he is fit and ready to go.” ![](https://d32kj04sxj85qr.cloudfront.net/public/users/b4c87498-9011-7025-00cd-a01a950beaf1/blogs/499c7984-5292-4312-ba19-6f35cb320c5b.jpg =1080x1299) According to reports, Manchester United are ‘interested’ in signing Bayern Munich star Kim-Min jae, who has a ‘very clear’ stance on leaving. Man Utd have had a quiet couple of weeks in the transfer market, but they have improved their midfield with the signings of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans. The Red Devils still have plenty of business to do in the coming weeks, with Michael Carrick ‘s side in need of a third new midfielder and a left-back at a minimum. The Red Devils still have plenty of business to do in the coming weeks, with Michael Carrick ‘s side in need of a third new midfielder and a left-back at a minimum. Romano explained: “Michael Carrick said today that we can do something special this season, which shows the ambition inside Manchester United. On transfers, he made it clear the squad is very good and well balanced, but it can still improve. He said there are one or two positions the club are working on. “We already know about the search for a left-back and a third midfielder, while something could also happen in attack if the right opportunity appears. “I still expect Manchester United to do more business before the window closes.”
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MAN UNITED WINGER TRANSFER COMPLETED AND FEE REVEALED-'GOOD SIGNING'

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