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Vauquelin takes lead over Bissegger, Kung on the road

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July 5, 2024

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THE STARTLIST OF THE TIME TRIAL

THE GENERAL CLASSIFICATION OF THE TOUR DE FRANCE 2024

15.13 This is the new provisional top 10:

1 VAUQUELIN Kévin 29.44,94 0.00 50.825
2 BISSEGGER Stefan 30.06,66 0.21,72 50.214
3 LAZKANO Oier 30.33,75 0.48,81 49.472
4 GARCIA LEG Raul 30.44,41 0.59,47 49.186
5 MATTHEWS Michael 30.47,05 1.02,11 49.116
6 POLICE OFFICER Nils 30,49,57 1,04,63 49,049
7 DURBRIDGE Luke 31.14,83 1.29,89 48.388
8 BURGAUDEAU Mathieu 31.20,67 1.35,73 48.238
9 STUYVEN Jasper 31.32,66 1.47,72 47.933
10 MARTINEZ Lenny 31.40,84 1.55,90 47.726

15.10 Changing of the guard! Kevin Vauquelin (Arkea-B&B Hotels) clocks an excellent 29’45”, going very close to 51 km/h! The Frenchman leads the way.

15.08 There is a fight for first place. The last 1700 meters for Vauquelin, who has certainly gained on the uphill stretch. But on the flat stretches, on paper, there is no contest…

15.05 Stefan Kung (Groupama-FDJ), one of the group’s specialists, sets off.

15.03 And Vauquelin maintains a good lead: 23’58”, 23 seconds ahead of Bissegger at the third split time!

15.01 Meanwhile, Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) has also set off: the Dutchman is ninth after the first half-time.

14.59 Watch out because the transalpine is going like a train! Clearly first at the second half time, 19’04” for him with 30” on Bissegger!

14.58 Meanwhile Kevin Vaquelin (Arkea-B&B Hotels) is putting in a good performance: second fastest at the first split time, only three seconds behind the leader Stefan Bissegger.

14.56 Second time for Oier Lazkano (Movistar) who in 30’33” places himself behind Bissegger, overtaking his compatriot Garcia Pierna.

14.53 Meanwhile, the top 10 has changed, with Frenchman Thomas Gachignard (TotalEnergies) moving into tenth place.

14.51 Third time also at the last measurement for Oier Lazkano, 23” behind Bissegger: his first place does not appear to be in doubt.

14.49 Keep an eye on Alberto Bettiol’s (EF Education-Easypost) performance: departure set for 15.30.

14.46 Meanwhile, third fastest overall time at the second split time for Oier Lazkano (Movistar) in 19’52”.

14.45 Slow passage to the first half-time for Sobrero, thirty-third at 1’05” from the best time. He is not squeezing himself.

14.42 Small peculiarity: Remco Evenepoel, second in the general classification, will start wearing the white jersey of best young rider and not that of world champion in the specialty.

14.40 With these latest arrivals, Davide Ballerini leaves the top 10:

1 BISSEGGER Stefan 30.06,66 0.00 50.214
2 GARCIA LEG Raul 30.44,41 0.37,75 49.186
3 MATTHEWS Michael 30.47,05 0.40,39 49.116
4 POLITT Nils 30.49,57 0.42,91 49.049
5 DURBRIDGE Luke 31.14,83 48.388
6 MARTINEZ Lenny 31.40,84 0.26,01 47.726
7 ZINGLE Axel 32.03,08 0.48,25 47.174
8 RUSSO Clement 32.24,81 1.09,98 46.647
9 VAN DEN BERG Marijn 32.27,60 1.12,77 46.580
10 PAGE Hugo 32.27,78 1.12,95 46.576

14.38 Second place for Raul Garcia Pierna (Arkea-B&B Hotels), who stopped the clock at 30’44”.

14.37 Remember that the departures of each runner are set every 90 seconds. From the tenth onwards however the difference between one runner and the other will be two minutes.

14.34 Michael Matthews (Jayco-AlUla) takes second place, doing 40” worse than Bissegger (30’47”).

14.33 We remind you that the Swiss will also be a protagonist at the Olympics in the time trial in Paris.

14.32 30’06” for Bissegger, who obviously takes the lead in the standings. First real reference of the race. In the meantime Matteo Sobrero (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) has set off.

14.30 Nils Politt takes the lead, in 30’49”. But Bissegger is arriving…

14.27 Meanwhile Bissegger continues his race: in the lead at the second half, with Michael Matthews behind him.

14.25 Also keep an eye on German Politt, who is making a comeback and is in the lead at the third intermediate point.

14.23 Durbridge takes the lead with a time of 31.14.83.

14.18 Durbridge takes the lead at the third intermediate and cruises to first place at the finish.

14.13 And in fact at the first intermediate point Bissegger is in the lead: 16” ahead of Durbrdige.

14.10 Stefan Bissegger (EF Education – EasyPost) has started: let’s see if the Swiss will do the time trial at full speed.

14.08 The Australian also takes the lead at the second split time: 20” ahead of Martinez.

14.02 The leader changes at the first intermediate point: Luke Durbridge (Team Jayco AlUla) takes the lead.

14.00 Martinez’s arrival:

@lennymrtz1 went all out and set the first reference time.

@lennymrtz1 ran the clock flat out and set the first reference time.#TDF2024 pic.twitter.com/RSItJtbnkz

— Tour de France™ (@LeTour) July 5, 2024

13.56 Lampaert second at the first intermediate. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

13.53 Yves Lampaert has started, another rider skilled in time trials. It remains to be seen how much effort he will put in.

13.50 31.40,84 at the finish line for Martinez, excellent performance by the French rider from Groupama-FDJ at an average speed of 47.726 km/h.

13.46 Lenny Martinez continues his excellent performance, leading the second and third intermediates and taking the lead at the finish.

13.44 32.39,72 at an average speed of 46.292 km/h for Davide Ballerini who is currently in command at the finish line.

13.41 The test of Biniam Girmay who wears the Green Jersey has also begun.

13.38 Davide Ballerini is temporarily in third place, but the ranking is constantly evolving.

13.35 The French Lenny Martinez, disappointing so far, is working hard on the time trial and is leading at the second intermediate.

13.31 Very bad Wærenskjold, fourth at the first intermediate. He will not compete for the victory, but not even for the top-10.

13.27 Runners are passing the first intermediates, times which are not very relevant at the moment.

13.22 All the national champions competing:

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RIDER
NATION

1
MOHORIČ Matej
Slovenia

2
CARAPAZ Richard
Ecuador

3
WELLENS Tim
Belgium

4
POLITT Nils
Germany

5
WÆRENSKJOLD Søren
Norway

6
ARMIRAIL Bruno
France

7
GIBBONS Ryan
South Africa

8
KÜNG Stefan
Switzerland

13.19 Søren Wærenskjold (Uno-X Mobility) has just started, he is a good time trialist.

13.16 The starting times of the possible favourites:

START TIME RIDER 14:02:00 BISSEGGER Stefan 15:05:00 KÜNG Stefan 15:27:30 VAN AERT Wout 16:03:30 ARMIRAIL Bruno 16:46:00 ALMEIDA João 16:52:00 ROGLIČ Primož 16:54: 00 AYUSO Juan 16:56:00 VINGEGAARD Jonas 16:58:00 EVENEPOEL Remco 17:00:00 POGAČAR Tadej

13.13 There are even three intermediate points placed along the route: you will be able to follow the runners’ performance practically minute by minute.

13.10 The Italian Davide Ballerini also starts.

13.07 The first interesting rider for the partial success will be Stefan Bissegger who will start at 14.05. First hour without particular jolts.

13.05 CAVENDISH STARTS! The clock starts.

13.02 The first to set off will be Mark Cavendish, the record holder for Tour victories.

12.59 The time trial will start at 1.05pm, while the big names will set off around 5pm, with the last to start obviously being the Yellow Jersey Tadej Pogacar.

12.56 First key point of this Grande Boucle: it is not very long, but there could be significant gaps between the big names.

12.53 The first time trial is scheduled for today: the 25.3 km Nuits-Saint-Georges to Gevrey-Chambertin time trial.

12.50 Good morning and welcome to the Live coverage of the seventh stage of the 2024 Tour de France.

Good morning friends of OA Sport and welcome to the LIVE STREAM text of the seventh stage of the Tour de France 2024. After two stages dedicated to the sprinters, the contenders for the overall victory are back in the spotlight. The riders will compete in the first time trial of this edition of the Grande Boucle. There will be 25.3 kilometres to cover to get from Nuits-Saint-Georges to Gevrey-Chambertin.

The big favourite today is Remco Evenepoelworld champion in the time trial. The Belgian will try to gain as many seconds as possible on his rivals in the standings and in particular on the yellow jersey. Tadej Pogacar is called to defend the lead in the standings: after the first 6 stages the Slovenian has a 45″ advantage over the Belgian and 50″ over Vingegaard. There is also great curiosity about the performances of Primoz Roglic and Juan Ayuso, who could try to upset the bank.

At home Italy eyes are focused on what Giulio Ciccone will do. The Abruzzese showed good condition on the Galibier, climbing to ninth place in the general classification. To try to aspire to a place in the rankings, the Italian will have to limit the damage in the time trials.

The first rider to start this time trial will be Mark Cavendish, which will start its race at 1.05pm. Giulio Ciccone’s race will start at 4.44pm: from that moment on, there will be a start every two minutes until 5.00pm, Tadej Pogacar departure timeThe route is almost completely flat except for the Reulle-Vergy climb (1.6 km at 6.5%).

The event will be visible in its entirety on Eurosport 1 and from 2.00 pm also on Rai 2. Streaming coverage is entrusted to Discovery Plus and Rai Play. Here on OA Sport we will offer you the LIVE STREAM full text of the seventh stage of the Tour de France 2024 with minute-by-minute updates. Good fun!

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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.

Posted at 1:13 a.m.

Updated at 7:00 a.m.

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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