DUTCH REFEREE ROB DIEPERINK DIES WEEKS AFTER REMOVAL FROM WORLD CUP OFFICIATING LIST. (PHOTO).

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 Dutch referee Rob Dieperink dies weeks after removal from World Cup officiating list Dutch referee Rob Dieperink has died at the age of 38, weeks after FIFA removed him from its list of officials for the World Cup. The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) confirmed his death in a statement, saying it was “shocked and deeply saddened” by the news. His cause of death has not been disclosed. Dieperink was arrested in April by the Metropolitan Police in the United Kingdom following a report of an alleged sexual assault involving a teenage boy in London. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said officers responded on April 9 to a report of sexual assault at an address in Croydon and arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of the offence. Police later said that after reviewing available evidence, including CCTV footage and digital devices, the investigation had concluded that “the evidential threshold had not been met” and no further action would be taken. Following the investigation, FIFA co...

LAGOS CITY MARATHON: KENYA'S KIPTUM DEFENDS TITLE+WINS $50,000.{PHOTOS}.

Image may contain: 4 people, people standing, shoes and outdoor                In a time of two hours,15 minutes and 20 seconds,Kenya's,Abraham Kiptum who won the maiden edition of Access Bank Lagos City Marathon yesterday Saturday successfully defended his title at the second edition of the race carting away the grand prize of $50,000.
His time was a new record in the Lagos Marathon as he posted a time of two hours,16 minutes and 19 seconds in the 2016 maiden edition.Kiptum's compatriots,Ronny Kiboss and Kiprotich Kiroi came second and third finishiing in two hours,15 minutes and 225 seconds and two hours,15 minutes and 30 seconds,winning $40,00 and $30,000 dollars respectively.
The race started at the National Stadium,Surulere by 7 am and ended at the Eko Atlantic City in Victoria Island with over 50,000 athletes battling for the prize money.
Speaking shortly before presenting the prizes to the winners at the Eko Atlantic City,Victoria Island,State Governor,Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode said his administration has begun steps to reposition sports in the State,assuring that no stone would be left unturned to achieve the aspiration.
He said the success of the tourney marked another leg of his government's dream and aspiration to make State the destination of Sports in Africa.To this end,the Governor said the State would continue to explore and attract regional,continental and global sports events to drive home its mission,adding that the all round development of youths through sports remains paramount. ''Our commitment to continue to support our Youth in Sports Development is resolute,a part that we cannot depart from.The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is a testimony to this avowed commitment,'' he said.More photos below.
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