Spanish & FC Barcelona Legend Xavi Hernandez Tests Positive For COVID-19

Xavi enjoyed immense success alongside players like Lionel Messi at Barcelona.

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Xavi Hernandez took to his Instagram to announce that he has tested positive for Coronavirus.

The current manager of Al Sadd in the Qatar Stars League was expected to join his team in competition as they face Al Khor but the coach of the Al Sadd reserves, David Prats will lead the team on his behalf.

The 40 year old Spanish legend said he was not experiencing any symptoms at all but will self-isolate until he has fully recovered. 

"A few days ago, following the QSL (Qatar Stars League) protocol, I tested positive in the last COVID19 test. Fortunately, I’m feeling ok, but I will be isolated until I am given the all clear. When the health services allow it, I will be very eager to return to my daily routine and to work. I’d like to thank all the authorities, especially those working in [the] QSL, [the] QFA (Qatar Football Association) and [at] Al-Sadd for supplying the means of early detection, reducing the spread of infection and that guarantees the normal development of the competition. Take care and see you soon on the football pitch! ⚽”, Xavi said on his Instagram page.

Last month he told Sport, "I've said it a lot of times but I want to take footballing decisions at Barcelona....The biggest hope I have now is to be Barca coach and get Barca back to winning ways."

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Sneaker News: Giannis Antetokounmpo's Nike Zoom Freak 2 "Naija" Available Today

"The Greek Freak" second signature shoe expects to be a hit.

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NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo's second signature shoe debuts today. The kicks known as "Naija" will be donned with the same colors of the Nigerian football national team.

During "The Greek Freak's" MVP campaign last season, Nike gave him his first signature shoe called the Nike Zoom Freak 1 and while in the midst of another fantastic season, many fans speculated on the next release of his shoe. 

Repping his ancestral home of Nigeria, the shoe was inspired by the “boundless potential, youthful exuberance and infectious charisma” that fuel the country's national pride and to also pay homage to the Super Eagles National Team. 

"Giannis's late father, Charles, bonded with his sons through the beautiful game, furthering Giannis's own passion for the sport. This bright-hued homage nods to that connection by dressing the silhouette in the same colors and textures that grace the kits of the Nigerian National Team. The result perfectly encapsulates the spirit of Naija: audacious, fast, fun and stylish.", Nike's website said.

The shoe will be sold worldwide for $130 USD.

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Benjamin Mkapa, Former President of Tanzania Passes Away At 81

Benjamin Mkapa received an honorary degree from Morehouse College in 1999.

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Benjamin Mkapa, Tanzania's third president died at age 81 while receiving treatment at the Dar es Salaam Hospital, according to a statement from President John Magufuli. 

The President declared that all flags will be flown at half-staff while the country undertakes a seven day mourning period.

Mkapa was elected President in 1995 and served two-five year terms until 2005. His policies are known for opening doors for investors and cancelling foreign debts.

He leaves behind his wife, Anna Mkapa and three children.

According to Prime Minister Kassim Majaaliwa, the funeral for Mkapa will be on July 29th. 

May he rest in peace.

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Moroccan Politicians Donate 20 Percent of Salary To Fight COVID-19

The Cabinet of Morocco

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In a statement from the Moroccan Government, the donation “Is a contribution from members of the government in the efforts to combat this pandemic, which still requires more collective mobilisation and engagement by various means in order to mitigate its economic and social impacts.”

Moroccan Prime Minister Saadeddine Othmani confirmed that dozens of medical, social and economic measures taken throughout the last few months, have contributed to mitigating the effects of the pandemic, socially and economically.

Othmani went on to say that “Despite the fact that our country managed to avoid a worst scenario, the virus is still present, and we have not yet eliminated the pandemic.”

Therefore, he urged for the need to exercise utmost care and caution, so as to adhere to the precautionary measures ordered by the competent public authorities, whether health, security or others, in order to protect the country and its population.

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Former Barcelona & Manchester City Great Yaya Toure Joins 4th Division Leyton Orient

Toure was a key member of Barcelona's incredible success in 2009.

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Yaya Toure, the three time Premier League title holder, Champions League and African Cup of Nations Winner is now training with fourth division Leyton Orient in London for two weeks.

But that doesn't matter much to him. "I just want to enjoy it until the last minute, because football for me is everything.", Toure said.

Due to being unable to travel, the London resident is training with the club to maintain fitness until he can go abroad to resume his career.

The midfielder was recently signed with Qingdao Huanghai, a Chinese Super League team. 

One Orient fan asked "What have we gotta do to get Yaya Toure to sign for the Os? I know he's probably only there to keep his fitness up, he's not "on trial" but it'd be bloody awesome if there was a way to convince him to sign." 

Toure won the Premier League in 2012, 2014 and 2018 after signing with Man City Barcelona, where he was an integral member of the 2009 UEFA Champions League winners and two La Liga champion squads.

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Logic Releases Final Album 'No Pressure'

 

Logic is riding off into the sunset with final album.

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Rap artist Logic has dropped his last album, No Pressure. 

Last week, Logic announced that he was done with music to turn his focus to Fatherhood. “It’s been a great decade. Now it’s time to be a great father.”

The project has 15 songs with no guests or features. Listen to it here.

Logic has also announced that he signed an exclusive partnership deal with gaming platform, Twitch.

Happy Retirement Logic.

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July 25th Birthdays

Verdine White of Earth, Wind & Fire

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Verdine White - 69 Musician

Iman - 65 Model

Louis Bacon - Economist

Dele Joseph Ezeoba - 62 Navy Admiral

Matt LeBlanc - 53 Actor

Wendy Raquel Robinson - 53 Actress

Annastacia Palaszczuk - 51 Politician 

James Lafferty - 35 Actor

Cheyenne Woods - 30 Golfer

Iman has enjoyed a successful modeling career since 1976.

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The Holy Word

For unto whomsoever much is given, 

of him shall be much required.

Luke 12v48 [b]

The Holy Bible KJV

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Uganda Reports First Coronavirus Death

Uganda had 1,079 cases and no deaths until yesterday.

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A 33-year old woman from the Namisindwa District in Uganda, was admitted on July 5 to a hospital where she was treated for pneumonia after suffering from COVID-19 symptoms. Unfortunately, she has passed away said the country's Ministry of Health.

There were 30 people that she was recently in contact with and they have all been placed under quarantine for 14 days where they will be tested for the virus and monitored closely.

"The listed contacts so far include family members, and healthcare workers. The process of contact identification and listing is still ongoing, and we believe the number of contacts may increase as the extensive epidemiological investigation evolves," the ministry added.

Uganda has done a lot to prevent the spread of the virus as they were one of the first African countries to impose a travel restrictions and announce a complete ban on large public gatherings.

1,079 people have tested positive for the Coronavirus since the start of the pandemic.

May she rest in perfect peace.

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Liverpool Captain Jordan Henderson Named FWA Footballer of the Year

Jordan Henderson Lifts EPL Trophy With Teammates.

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Jordan Henderson has officially been crowned the Football Writer's Association (FWA) 2019-2020 Player of the Year after beating out the likes of Manchester City's Kevin DeBruyne and Manchester United's Marcus Rashford.

"I'd like to say how appreciative I am of the support of those who voted for me and the Football Writers' Association in general.", Henderson said.

He also added, "I owe a lot to so many different people but none more so than my current teammates who have just been incredible and deserve this every bit as much as I do."

Henderson became the first Liverpool captain to lift the Premier League trophy in 30 years. It has also been a top notch year for the club as they won the recent Champions League Final as well as the Club World Cup in December.  

Two other Liverpool players, Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk rounded out the top 5 in the FWA voting.

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Twitter To Explore Subscription Models As Revenue For Ads Drop

Twitter headquarters in San Francisco, California

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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey said on Thursday that the social media company is actively looking for ways to make money from its account holders. This comes as Twitter has seen a steep decline in advertising.

Second Quarter ad revenues for Twitter were $562 million which was a 23 percent drop from 2019. This has come due to the Coronavirus pandemic and many advertisers participating in the boycott of social media after protests for racial injustice sparked.

"You will likely see some tests this year....We want to make sure any line of revenue is complementary to our advertising business.", Dorsey said on a investor's call to analysts.  

After the earning numbers were released shares of Twitter went up by 4 percent in trading on Thursday.

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On This Day In 1998: 'Saving Private Ryan' Was Released In Cinemas

Hanks & Damon in the 1998 hit movie.

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On This Day in 1998, epic war movie directed by Steven Spielberg, Saving Private Ryan was released in theaters. 

Starring Tom Hanks, Matt Damon and Tom Sizemore, this film was a reflection of the sacrifice entailed in being a solider in World War II. 

It is considered by many critics and film aficionados as one of the greatest pictures ever made. In 2007, AFI ranked it as the 71st greatest American movie. Rolling Stone named it as one of the 20 best movies of the 1990's and the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress selected it for preservation. The depiction of World War II combat received much acclaim as the film is very influential in war movie genre.

Saving Private Ryan was nominated for eleven Academy Awards. The film won five for Best Director (Steven Spielberg), Best Cinematography, Best Sound, Best Sound Effects Editing and Best Film Editing.  

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Robert E. Lee High School In Virginia To Be Renamed After Civil Rights Icon John Lewis

U.S Congressman John Lewis died last Friday at 80.

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The Fairfax County School Board in Virginia have voted in favor of renaming Robert E. Lee High School after late Rep. John Lewis. The change will go into effect for the 2020-2021 school year.

Board Chair Ricardy Anderson said in a statement, “Rep. Lewis was a champion of the Civil Rights movement, and our Board strongly believes this is an appropriate tribute to an individual who is a true American hero...We will also honor his life’s work by continuing to promote equity, justice, tolerance and service in the work that we do.”

Lewis was the last surviving member of the group that organized the 1963 march on Washington and the key figure in the 1965 Selma march, where he lead a group of 600 across the Edmund Pettus bridge. In what was known as "Bloody Sunday", the civil rights icon suffered a fractured skull after being beaten by Alabama state troopers.

The decision comes after many activists and officials have called for all confederate representations and monuments to be taken down.

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