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Decisive Week in Women’s Tennis and Exciting Sporting Events in Stuttgart Region

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July 1, 2024

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Decisive weeks in women’s tennis: While the traditional city cup is being played in Stuttgart-Vaihingen this week, the 1st Bundesliga is still about staying in the league. TEC Waldau and VfL Sindelfingen are two clubs from the region fighting against relegation. Here is an overview of the week’s sporting events.

American Football | Next league appearances for top teams

Two games, two wins: The two teams from the greater Stuttgart area, who are fighting for points in the 1st American Football Bundesliga, are currently setting the tone in the league. On Sunday, the winning streak for both teams is set to continue: The women of the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns are making their second home appearance this season, while local rivals Stuttgart Scorpions Sisters have a long away trip ahead of them.

Sunday (7 July 2024) | 1. Bundesliga | Women | Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns – Munich Cowboys | Hagenbachstadion Schwäbisch Hall | Kick-off: 3 p.m.
Sunday (7 June 2024) | 1. Bundesliga | Women | Hamburg Amazons – Stuttgart Scorpions Sisters | Hamburg-Winterhude | Kick-off: 12 noon

More info: and https://stuttgart-scorpions.de/

Dragon boat | Dragon boat cup of the RG Ghibellinia Waiblingen

16 paddlers and a drummer – these are the people who make up a team in the dragon boat race. The fastest of this team will be determined on Saturday at the Waiblingen Dragon Boat Cup organized by the Ghibellinia Rowing Club. There will be a men’s, a women’s and a mixed competition. The race will take place on a 250-meter-long race course on the Rems.

Saturday (6 July 2024) | Waiblingen Dragon Boat Cup 2024 | Start at the Luisensteg Waiblingen, finish at the boathouse of the RG Ghibellinia | Race start: 10 a.m.

More info: https://rggw.de/

Judo | Big International Tournament in the Glass Palace

For the 22nd time, VfL Sindelfingen is hosting its International Judo Tournament in the Glass Palace this weekend. This year, the event is attracting numerous judoka from home and abroad, and the organizers have received well over 1,000 entries. The participants are battling for the day’s victories in the age groups U11 to U21 as well as in the active class.

Saturday (6 July 2024) and Sunday (7 July 2024) | 22nd International Judo Tournament in the Glass Palace | Glass Palace Sindelfingen | Tournament start on both days: 9 a.m.

More info: https://judosindelfingen.de/

Motorsport | ADAC Motocross at MSC Aichwald

Few sporting events in the Stuttgart region have such a long tradition as the International ADAC Motocross Aichwald. This year marks the 62nd edition of the event, with five classes: on Saturday the Juniors 250 and the Youth 125 will be in action, and the Ladies Cup riders will also complete their first race. On Sunday it will be the turn of the Youth 65, the Ladies with their second race and the Open Class.

Saturday (July 6, 2024) to Sunday (July 7, 2024) | 62nd International ADAC Motocross Aichwald | Motocross track In den Horben Aichwald | Training starts on both days: 8.30 a.m., racing starts on both days: 1 p.m.

More info: https://www.msc-aichwald.de/

Equestrian sport | Vaulting tournament with national championships

The LRFV Weil der Stadt regularly hosts a large vaulting tournament in the summer, but this year the event is very special: the acrobats on horseback will also be competing for the Baden-Württemberg championships. The tournament is also advertised as a screening for participation in the German championships.

Saturday (July 6, 2024) and Sunday (July 7, 2024) | Weil der Stadt vaulting tournament with Baden-Württemberg championships | Riding hall in Sägeweg Weil der Stadt | Tournament starts Saturday: 9 a.m., tournament starts Sunday: 8.30 a.m.

More info: https://www.reitverein-weilderstadt.de/events/voltigierturnier-2024/

Cycling | Third Kirchheim Cycling Night

In 2022, the Cycling Friends Passione association, led by professional cyclist Jannik Steimle, hosted the Kirchheim Cycling Night for the first time, and this year will be the third edition of the elite road cycling race. The race will take place in the heart of Kirchheim/Teck, and the organizers have marked out a 1.3-kilometer circuit through the old town, which will be completed 65 times in the elite race.

Saturday (6 July 2024) | 3rd Kirchheim Cycling Night | Start and finish on the market square in Kirchheim/Teck | Start: 4.15 p.m., start of the elite race over 65 laps (78 km): 7 p.m.

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Cycling | Downhill race at Hanweiler Sattel

With the Shape & Ride association, there is a new club that is active on the downhill course at Hanweiler Sattler in Korb. The traditional downhill race, which was previously in the hands of SC Korb, will now also be organized by Shape & Ride. The premiere of the new set-up is this weekend, with Saturday planned for qualifying and Sunday for the races.

Saturday (July 6, 2024) and Sunday (July 7, 2024) | Korber Downhill Race | Hanweiler Sattler Korb | Training starts on both days: 9 a.m., qualifying starts Saturday: 3 p.m., race starts Sunday: 12 p.m.

More info: https://www.shapeandride.de/dhrace

Tennis | International Women’s Tournament for the City Cup

The Stuttgart City Cup tournament can look back on a history spanning almost 40 years. This year, it is also part of the World Tennis Tour of the International Tennis Federation ITF, where talented tennis players compete. In 2013, for example, Laura Siegemund won the City Cup. In this year’s edition, the singles main draw starts on Wednesday, and the final of the singles competition will be played on Sunday. The doubles final will take place on Saturday.

Monday (July 1, 2024) to Sunday (July 7, 2024) | 38th International Württemberg Women’s Tennis Championships for the Stuttgart City Cup | Tennis facility of TC Blau-Weiß Vaihingen-Rohr on Heßbrühlstraße Stuttgart-Vaihingen | Play starts Monday and Tuesday: 10 a.m., play starts Wednesday and Thursday: 11 a.m., play starts Friday and Saturday: 1 p.m., play starts Sunday: 2 p.m.

More info: https://www.stadtpokal-stuttgart.de/

Tennis | Decisive games in the women’s Bundesliga

So far, the results of the two teams from the Stuttgart region in the first women’s tennis league have been modest. TEC Waldau Stuttgart is second to last in the table with one win, while newly promoted VfL Sindelfingen has not even scored a point and is therefore last. As things stand, both clubs should be relegated. There are still two match days until the end of the season, and in the fight to stay in the league, TEC Waldau and VfL urgently need points on the second to last match day.

Saturday (6 July 2024) | 1. Bundesliga | Women | VfL Sindelfingen – LTTC Rot-Weiß Berlin | Tennis court Rosenstraße Sindelfingen | Game start: 12 noon
Saturday (July 6, 2024) | 1. Bundesliga | Women | TEC Waldau Stuttgart – Club an der Alster Hamburg | Tennis court Waldau Stuttgart-Degerloch | Game start: 12 noon

More info: and http://www.tecwaldau.de/

Triathlon | Two triathlon competitions in the region

When the Welzheim triathlon celebrated its premiere over four decades ago, the endurance triathlon of swimming, cycling and running was still an extremely exotic discipline. On Saturday, the TSF Welzheim competition will take place for the 39th time, and this time too, participants must cover 600 meters in the lake, 22 kilometers on the bike and seven kilometers on foot. The triathlon at the Bietigheim swimming club is much younger: Here, participants in the popular triathlon class can expect 500 meters of swimming, 20 kilometers of cycling and 5.8 kilometers of running.

Saturday (6 July 2024) | 39th Welzheim Triathlon | Start at the Aichstruter reservoir in Welzheim, finish at the Welzheim sports field | First start: 12 noon | more information: https://www.tsfwelzheim.de/abteilungen/welzheimer-triathlon/
Sunday (7 July 2024) | 8th Bietigheim Triathlon powered by HUCON | Start and finish at the festival site at the Bietigheim viaduct | First start: 11 a.m. | more information: https://schwimmverein-bietigheim.de/

Fun run | Six running events in the surrounding area

In the first week of July, enthusiastic runners in the Stuttgart area are spoiled for choice. Six running events are on the program. In addition to classic fun runs, a 24-hour charity run in Winnenden awaits participants. The traditional forest run in Steinenberg will also be converted into a charity run this year. The reason for this is that the event cannot take place as usual due to the flooding a month ago.

Wednesday (3 July 2024) | 10th AOK company run Göppingen | Start and finish in the Dr. Heinrich Zeller Stadium Göppingen | Start and start of the 5 km company run: 6.30 p.m. | more information: https://goeppingen.bw-running.de
Saturday (July 6, 2024) | 30th Reutlingen SOLCOM Old Town Run | Start and finish at Reutlingen Market Square | Start: 5.40 p.m., start of 5 and 10 km main run: 7 p.m. | more information: https://www.igl-reutlingen.de
Saturday (July 6, 2024) | 16th Auenwaldlauf | Qualifying race for the Swabian-Franconian Forest Running Cup | Start and finish at the Auenwaldhalle Auenwald-Unterbrüden | Start: 6.30 p.m., start of the 5 km beginners’ race: 7 p.m., start of the 10 km main race: 8 p.m. | more information: https://www.lauftreff-auenwald.de
Saturday (July 6, 2024) to Sunday (July 7, 2024) | 5th Rems-Murr 24-hour charity run in aid of the Clowns mit Herz Rems-Murr eV and the Freizeitstätte am Ebnisee eV | Wunnebad Winnenden | Start: Saturday, 2 p.m. – End: Sunday, 2 p.m. | more information: https://24h-charity-lauf.de/
Sunday (July 7, 2024) | 37th Steinenberger Forest Run | Start and finish at the Rudersberg-Steinenberg multi-purpose hall | Start and start of the fundraising run: 9 a.m. | https://www.sportfreunde-steinenberg.de/waldlauf-spendenlauf
Sunday (7 July 2024) | 24th Eßlinger Zeitung Run | Start and finish at Schelztor Esslingen/Neckar | Start: 9 a.m., start of 10 km run: 11 a.m. | more information: https://www.esslinger-zeitung.de/sport/ez-lauf

Football | Germany faces Spain in the quarter-finals in Stuttgart

The event of the week is the quarter-finals of the 2024 European Football Championship. The arena in Stuttgart will be the venue for the duel between Germany and Spain on Friday (5 July 2024).

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The Truth About the India Vs Nigeria 99-1 Match

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December 21, 2024

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In one way or the other, almost every Nigerian has heard of the mythical match between India Vs. Nigeria that ended with 99 goals to 1 with India being victorious.

Before the advent of the internet, this story successfully thrived among Nigerians, but with the emergence of the internet and easy access to social media, the truth behind the India Vs Nigeria 99-1 match was revealed.

Though there are different accounts of the match, but they all have the following in common:

That the match ended with India scoring 99 goals and Nigeria scoring just one goal.
That Nigerians were unable to kick the ball because the football kept turning to a lion which scared them away…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>
2. That Indians later agreed that if Nigeria could score one goal, they would concede defeat.
3. That Samuel Okwaraji scored the winning goal and lost his life in the process because the ball turned into stone as he was about to kick it.
4. That FIFA banned India from soccer because they used juju (black magic) in that match.
Why did people believe the India Vs Nigeria 99-1 match story?

Even with the absence of the internet back then, this kind of claims should be immediately recognized as lies, the kind of lies they call “big fat lies”. But most people like to acknowledge this story as true with the fact that no one has ever seen India play in an International Football Match. Since no one actually saw India participate in most international soccer games, this gave a little credence to the story.

Another reason this lie thrived for long was that credible information was not easily accessible in Nigeria unlike now that even a 4-year-old child can debunk false claims within minutes with the help of Google. This Nigeria Vs India match story would have been fabricated by one community elder to children during an evening gathering; that’s our take at OldNaija.

What Actually Happened!

On the 12th of August 1989, Nigeria lost one of her best footballers, Sam Okwaraji who died during a football match. We wrote about how he died on the pitch and you can read it here. Sam Okwaraji was the player rumoured to have lost his life in that game when in truth he died during a FIFA World Cup qualifying game against Angola in the 77th minute. He collapsed and died of cognitive heart failure. May his soul rest in peace. AMEN!

Samuel Okwaraji (circled)

So, that is the only truthful thing about the India Vs Nigeria 99-1 match story, the fact that a Nigerian player died during a football match. That is what these lies was fabricated around. The match was not against India, Nigeria did not lose the match and as you must have guessed, and there were no lions or ball turning into a stone.

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Before we go,

Why was India Banned by FIFA?

India was never banned by FIFA. It was India that withdrew from the tournament themselves. Here is how it happened.

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) made it clear to India that they would not be allowed to play in the 1950 FIFA World Cup without footwear.

Then something happened. You see, when determining the make-up of the 1950 World Cup, FIFA determined that obviously the two defending finalists, Brazil and Italy, would be guaranteed slots. That left fourteen slots that needed to be filled.

FIFA decided that seven of those slots would come from Europe, six would come from the Americas and one would come from Asia.

The problem was that of the four Asian teams that were invited to the World Cup, three of them (the Philippines, Indonesia and Burma) withdrew from the tournament before the qualification round.

Therefore, India earned an automatic slot within the World Cup. It would be India’s first time appearing in the World Cup but India, too, withdrew from the tournament because FIFA would not allow them to compete barefoot.

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SAD|| 10 Players Who Lost Everything After Divorce, Number 5 Will Shôck You

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2 months ago

November 5, 2024

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The Hidden Financial Struggles of Footballers: Divorce’s Costly Toll

The glamorous image of professional footballers, with their luxurious lifestyles and multimillion-dollar contracts, often obscures a harsh reality: the financial devastation many endure through divorce. Behind the fame and fortune, several high-profile players have seen their wealth significantly depleted after parting ways with their spouses, a stark reminder that no amount of money can fully shield one of the financial pitfalls of personal relationships gone awry…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

One of the most shocking examples is that of former Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboué, who lost not only his properties in England but also custody of his children following a bitter divorce. Despite earning millions during his career, Eboué found himself stripped of almost everything. His situation became a cautionary tale, underscoring that even the wealthiest footballers can fall victim to the financial ruin that divorce can bring.

Eboué is not alone. Football legends such as Thierry Henry and Ryan Giggs have also experienced significant financial losses due to divorce. Henry reportedly paid £10 million to his ex-wife, while Giggs parted with an astonishing £40 million after his marriage ended. Louis Saha and Wes Brown, both former Manchester United players, also suffered substantial financial hits, with Brown declaring bankruptcy despite earning £50,000 per week during his time at the club. His case highlights how even vast earnings can quickly evaporate when faced with legal settlements and financial mismanagement.

David James, the former England goalkeeper, faced a particularly dire situation, losing much of his fortune after divorce and being forced to auction his personal belongings to make ends meet. Similarly, Ray Parlour, another Arsenal great, saw his ex-wife receive half of his £10 million fortune, including a £2.5 million house. Jamie Redknapp, a former Liverpool star, also faced a hefty settlement, parting with half of his estimated £15 million fortune after his marriage ended.

These are just a few of the many footballers who have faced financial disaster due to divorce. Keith Gillespie, once a key figure in the Premier League, lost over £7 million, leading to his bankruptcy in 2010. Despite earning significant wages during his career, his divorce and poor financial decisions left him in financial ruin. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Perhaps the most shocking case is that of Tendai Ndoro, a Zimbabwean striker who lost everything after registering all his properties in his wife’s name. Following their breakup, she kicked him out of the house, leaving him with nothing. Ndoro’s story serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of not protecting one’s assets, even in relationships where trust is implicit.

For footballers, whose careers often peak early, these financial setbacks can be devastating. While their salaries are among the highest in professional sports, the combination of short career spans, legal fees, and divorce settlements can quickly erode their fortunes. Many players also face additional challenges in managing their finances due to a lack of financial education or oversight during their playing years.

These stories underscore the importance of safeguarding personal wealth, especially for high-earning individuals like footballers, who may be more vulnerable to financial upheaval. Proper financial planning, asset protection strategies, and prenups are increasingly necessary tools for protecting one’s earnings and securing a stable future.

In conclusion, while the public sees footballers as insulated by their wealth, the reality is that they are just as susceptible to the financial hardships of divorce as anyone else. The personal struggles behind the scenes reveal that their lives, though glamorous on the surface, are often fraught with the same vulnerabilities and challenges faced by ordinary individuals. These cases serve as sobering reminders that financial security is never guaranteed, even for those at the pinnacle of success.

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NFL | The best was yet to come, and then no

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2 months ago

October 12, 2024

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In February 2022, the Bengals missed the Super Bowl by three small points, but regardless, the future seemed bright in Cincinnati.

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In any case, that’s what we, the most seasoned experts in American football, believed, capable of seeing the future each season, often in a very impressive way; for example, this column has been predicting since 1970 that the New York Jets are not going to win the Super Bowl, and that’s still exactly what happens.

The Bengals have never won anything, but their presence on the big stage two years ago suggested that, a bit like the Nordiques in 1990, the best was yet to come.

Well, no.

As of this hour, the Bengals are a dismal 1-4, and even then, their only win came against the Carolina Panthers, who are about as bad as they are.

The good news for the Bengals is that this “landing” is fairly easily explained: their defense is pretty awful. The less good news is that it is probably already too late to try to solve this problem.

In five games, the Bengals have allowed a total of 145 points, which gives a pretty staggering average of 29 points per game. No one else in the American Association looks this bad, and in the league as a whole, only the Carolina Panthers are even worse in this regard.

Meanwhile, the Bengals are wasting the best years of Joe Burrow, who turns 28 in December. He wouldn’t be the first quality quarterback to waste his talent in this uniform.

Is it necessary here to remember that in American football, as in life in general, there is never anything certain? This reality reminds us of this sublime quote from Jean-Jacques Rousseau, who once wrote that “supreme happiness is a hundred times sweeter to hope for than to obtain”.

Rousseau must have been a Bengals fan, obviously.

You are probably aware that the New York Jets fired their coachbut that’s not the worst. The worst part is that poor Robert Saleh would have been escorted to the door like a pauper by security agents.

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Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh

It’s undoubtedly one of the worst moments in the history of a club that collects the worst moments, from Mark Sanchez dropping a ball on his lineman’s pussy, to a visibly hot Joe Namath trying to to kiss a reporter live on TV (we’re going to move on to the naughty photo of Brett Favre because there are children here).

We can never repeat it enough: in football, as in life, everything starts from the top. The leaders of the Jets, who display a level of competence similar to that of the inventors of Pepsi Crystal, thus opted for the easy way, instead of realizing that their ground game is non-existent, and that their quarterback who hears voices in his head is finished.

In addition, barely installed, new coach Jeff Ulbrich decided to give control of the attack to assistant Todd Downing, who will call the plays from now on. This is not a detail because this task previously fell to offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, close and confidant of Aaron Rodgers.

It’s obvious that this is going to end very badly. As per usual.

Someone whispers in my ear that the inbox is overflowing again, so let’s get to it right away.

First, Luc Girouard from Sept-Îles sends us this timely little comment: “Would Prince Rodgers have plotted to kick Robert Saleh out in order to take his place? »

We all see what you did, Luc.

Then, there is a certain Nicolas B. from Laval who sent this: “Hi Richard. Great weekly column on football. Really entertaining. In addition, you allow my teenagers to read about football in French, which is still a challenge […] If you ever make a reference to my comment, my sports travel gang is buying me a beer on our next trip. »

You will demand a micro beer, Nicolas. Finally, there is Marco Campanozzi who can no longer hear about “mixing” and the right chair: “I can’t do it anymore!!! »

We are Marco.

It will be another great opportunity to lock yourself in front of the TV while pretending to do something constructive, because Sunday’s menu is particularly spicy.

Thus, Commanders in a state of grace will go to Baltimore to prove that they are serious, the Chargers will go to Denver in the hope of recovering after two defeats in a row, and the Cowboys will host the Lions, in a match that they can’t really let slip away, just to build something following the little miracle last Sunday night in Pittsburgh.

Don’t forget to check out the colors during halftime.

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