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

-
Image
 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...
Post a Comment

PREMIER LEAGUE TERMINATES PARTNERSHIP WITH STONEWALL, ENDS RAINBOW LACES CAMPAIGN. (PHOTO).

-


 Premier League Terminates Partnership with Stonewall, Ends Rainbow Laces Campaign


The Premier League has announced the termination of its long-standing partnership with Stonewall, an LGBTQ+ charity, effectively bringing an end to the popular Rainbow Laces campaign. The decision, confirmed by the Premier League on Friday, marks a significant shift in the organization’s approach to diversity and inclusion initiatives.


The Rainbow Laces campaign, which began in 2013 in collaboration with Stonewall, encouraged players, clubs, and fans to show support for LGBTQ+ inclusion in football through rainbow-themed laces, armbands, and other displays during matches. The initiative aimed to combat homophobia and promote acceptance within the sport. However, the Premier League’s decision to end the partnership has sparked widespread debate.


In a statement, the Premier League said, “After careful consideration, we have decided to conclude our formal partnership with Stonewall to explore new ways to promote inclusivity in football. We remain committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all fans, players, and staff, and will continue to work on initiatives that reflect our values.” The statement did not specify reasons for ending the partnership or elaborate on future plans.


The decision has elicited mixed reactions. Some fans and advocacy groups expressed disappointment, viewing the Rainbow Laces campaign as a vital platform for promoting equality. “This is a step backward,” one user posted on X. “Rainbow Laces showed football could be for everyone.” Others, however, supported the move, arguing that the campaign had become politicized or that the Premier League should focus solely on football-related matters.


Stonewall issued a brief response, stating, “We are proud of the work we’ve done with the Premier League to make football more inclusive. We respect their decision and will continue to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in sport and beyond.” The charity did not indicate whether it would pursue similar initiatives with other organizations.


The announcement comes amid growing scrutiny of diversity campaigns in sports, with some critics questioning their impact and others calling for broader inclusivity efforts. The Premier League has not yet outlined specific plans for new inclusivity initiatives but emphasized its ongoing commitment to ensuring football remains a welcoming space for all.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

INNOSON GIVES OUT BRAND NEW IVM G5 AND SALARY FOR LIFE TO THE MAN WHO PROPHESIED ABOUT HIS VEHICLE MANUFACTURING IN 1979.(PHOTO).

-
Image
Innoson Gives Out Brand New IVM G5 and Salary For Life To The Man Who Prophesied About His Vehicle Manufacturing In 1979.  Last Saturday, July 22nd the Chairman of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Ltd, Chief Dr Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma OFR gave out a brand new Innoson IVM G5 to Mr Ikechukwu Osakwe popularly known as Osabros who prophesied to him in 1979 that he would be the first man in Africa to manufacture vehicles and sell to different African countries.  The prophecy was given at the period the then Innocent Chukwuma could not boast of a car, talk less of manufacturing one. According to Dr Chukwuma during the presentation of the car, he recalled on how Mr Ikechukwu Osakwe all the way from Kano blocked him at the front of his house early in the morning and told him he has a message for him.  Mr Osakwe went on to narrate a dream he had about him, how he saw in the said dream his vehicle manufacturing company known as CAP PLC. "He told me that CAP means Chukwuma ...
Read more

SHAKIRA COVERS WOMEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE,APRIL ISSUE.

-
Image
             Gerard Pique,welcomed their first child into the world last year January.Shakira told the magazine that ''I think it takes two to keep it passionate in relationships,a lot of laughter and a lot of fun moments together,that's essential but also affinity,you know.You have to be compatible.I'm really happy where i am right now,with the person that i'm with right now.He seems to want the same things i want,and that's very important''.More pictures below.                                                                                                                    
Read more

THE NEW OONI OF ILE-IFE,WILL NOT EAT THE HEART OF THE LATE OONI-PALACE CHIEFS.

-
Image
                           According to the Araba of Osogboland Chief Yemi Elebuibon,debunk the rumors that the new Ooni will eat the heart of the late Ooni of Ife as custom demands,so he cleared the air when he recently said that ''The heart of the late king would not be fed to the next Ooni.The eating of the heart of a departed King by an incoming one belonged to the past.It no longer exists.People still make this insinuation because many are barred from witnessing the burial of a king.What the incoming king will eat is the heart of an animal and not that of a human.Nobody will be buried with the Ooni.Nobody would be killed for any form o sacrifice''.Thank God he clarified the part that no one will be buried with the Ooni,because the rumors going round is that the Sarun,otherwise known as Abobakun,is on the run,to escape being buried with the late Ooni of Ife.Lowa Adimula of Ife,Oba Joseph Ijaodola,who is the Head o...
Read more