Sepp Blatter ‘saw angels and the devil’ as he almost died, and vows to be back if Platini elected
Sepp Blatter has revealed he was “close to death” after collapsing earlier this month.The 79-year-old, currently suspended from his post as FIFA president, fainted while visiting his parents’ grave with family members.Blatter spent time in hospital and has since been released, but said the health scare was very serious.He told Swiss TV channel RTS: “The pressure on me was enormous. It came to the point where my body said: ‘Stop! Enough is enough.”I was close to death. I was among the angels singing and the devil with the fire.”But it was the angels who sang.” Blatter and UEFA president Michel Platini are expected to be told this week of the next stage in the FIFA ethics committee proceedings against them. They are facing lengthy bans if found guilty of several breaches of FIFA’s ethics code over a £1.3million payment made by FIFA to Platini in 2011.In the same interview, Blatter insisted that Platini is “honest” and should still be elected as FIFA’s new chief.Chillingly, he then raised the prospect of his own continued involvement in football’s governing body.”If he comes back, he will be elected. And then [if] he comes back, I will return too.”Words, no doubt, that Platini’s opponents could use in their campaigning. FIFA’s ethics judge Hans-Joachim Eckert will decide whether to hold a formal disciplinary hearing based on the case presented by investigators. A final outcome is expected before Christmas.A statement from the investigatory chamber of the ethics committee said final reports had been submitted to Eckert containing “requests for sanctions” over the 2million Swiss franc payment made to Platini.It is understood this request will be for bans of several years based on four potential ethics code breaches: mismanagement, conflict of interest, false accounting and non co-operation with or criticising the ethics committee.–Follow Joy Sports on Twitter: @Joy997FM. Our hashtag is #JoySports
It is official: Asmir Begovic will be wearing the jersey of Bournemouth from the next season. Bournemouth and Chelsea reached the agreement on compensation, and the goalkeeper of the National Football team of BiH will officially become a new member of the team from the Vitality Stadium from July 1, 2017.Begovic spent two seasons in Chelsea, in which he arrived from Stoke City, and he enrolled a total of 33 appearances in all competitions and celebrated the title of the Champion of England this year. Bournemouth finished last season of the Premier League in the ninth place and it enters the next season with even higher ambitions.“Bournemouth is an exciting and ambitious club, and it has a great perspective,” stated Asmir Begovic.“Asmir is a great goalkeeper who proved to be capable of doing great things and he is at the top of his game. He is ready and a true leader on and off the field, and he is just the type of character that we wanted in our team. His arrival will increase competitiveness among goalkeepers that we have now and his experience will give a tremendous contribution to our players. I am very glad that he is here with us and I believe that he will be a very important player for us in the years to come,” said the Manager of Bournemouth, Eddie Howe.The Executive Director of the club, Neill Blake, also added that this is a very important moment for the club.“This transfer also represents an important message of our club. I am very happy that we are able to bring a goalkeeper of Asmir’s quality and experience. He is arriving at the peak of his career, and he has experience of playing in the World Cup and the Champions League although he is just 29 years old. It is very important for us to strengthen our team and further progress in the momentum that we reached in the last season, and bringing Asmir is the first step towards that goal,” noted Howe.According to British media, Bournemouth paid a total of 15 million GBP for its new goalkeeper, Asmir Begovic.(Source: klix.ba)
(Epic games) https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sporting_news/8b/58/deadpool-fortnite-ftr_c7od3rrqq5pk1gvkt97g1imrm.png?t=1656081344&w=500&quality=80 Then near the end of the video, you can see a character move out of the way to reveal a tree. On the tree are markings.One of the markings on the tree is undeniably Deadpool.Deadpool in Fortnite again … kind of.Deadpool will be in Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 2, but he’s not in there yet. Also if you aren’t aware, Deadpool is a fictional character from the Marvel universe. He’s had a pair of movies made about him in recent years, voiced by actor Ryan Reynolds. It’s not clear if Reynolds will have some role in Fortnite in the future or not.But this isn’t the first time we’ve seen a Marvel character in Fortnite. Epic Games teamed up with Marvel in the past to bring us The Avengers and Thanos. Whenever Deadpool does enter Fortnite, it will be the skin everyone will want to use.MORE: What to know about the Fortnite Season 2 Battle PassDeadpool is in Fortnite Season 2? How do we knowIf you watch the Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 2 trailer above, you’ll be able to spot Deadpool throughout the video.For instance when Peely pulls on a book to spin the bookcase around at around 25 seconds into the video, you can see Deadpool on the left side holding up a tuxedo. If you watch it at normal speed you probably won’t be able to see it. But if you pause the video, you can notice it.Deadpool in Fortnite (Epic Games) https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sporting_news/ce/b0/deadpool-fortnite-teaser-2_1bfaljdsx690a17g1c0ppf34et.png?t=1656930928&w=500&quality=80 Deadpool challenges in FortniteYou can click on a vent and find this room: pic.twitter.com/oxSgtftC3Q— FireMonkey • Fortnite Intel 🎄 (@iFireMonkey) February 20, 2020The post above shows how you can view the secret Deadpool challenges in Fortnite. The first challenge helps you unlock a Deadpool banner.In order to view the list you just follow the instructions from the tweet. We’ve written them out just to help.From the menu, click on the vent as seen in the photoLoad up the computer (need Battle Pass to access)View Deadpool’s letterDon’t thank the bus driver (when jumping from Battle Bus)Wait on additional challenges to show upThe skin is not available yet, but there appears to be various Deadpool related challenges each week, which will eventually lead to the skin release.
(Epic Games) https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sporting_news/8a/8d/deadpool-fortnite-teaser_174fhdgy2clfl1qbp6reodw4co.png?t=1656930928&w=500&quality=80 How do I unlock Deadpool in Fortnite?As we mentioned before, you can’t unlock him yet. But if you want to unlock Deadpool, Epic Games has made it clear you need to purchase the Battle Pass for Chapter 2 Season 2. The Battle Pass costs 950 V-Bucks (or about $9.50). At the bottom of a teaser for Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 2, it includes small print that reads “Battle Pass now. Deadpool later. Maximum effort.”Also, Fortnite leaks seem to indicate the same information.Btw.Yes, Deadpool will be part of the Battle Pass and it includes challenges. Related strings:- A BattlePass is required to access Deadpool and his challenges- If you want to see Deadpool again, deliver 950 unmarked V-Bucks to the Battle Pass— Skin-Tracker (@SkinTrackerCom) February 20, 2020LEAK : Event DEADPOOL !(via @MakksBR) pic.twitter.com/6CRuYNkHhK— Yanteh – French Fortnite Leaker (@Yanteh_) February 20, 2020Also as the leaks above state, you’ll need to complete challenges in order to unlock Deadpool. After a long delay, Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 2 is here , now with more Deadpool! …
The author of the goal of the victory of Spain in the final of the World Cup in South Africa 2010 This has been announced through their social networks in which it indicates that it has already made its contribution and thanks the initiative to both figures of national sport.Iniesta thus includes a long list of athletes who have joined this project that aims to raise eleven million euros. Andres Iniesta, former player of Barcelona and the Spanish team, currently at the Japanese Vissel Kobe, has joined the solidarity project #nuestramejorvictoria, promoted together with the Red Cross by Pau Gasol and Rafael Nadal to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
0Shares0000Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has not played since an injury he suffered against Manchester United © AFP/File / Oli SCARFFLONDON, United Kingdom, Sep 21 – Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says the stress of Hugo Lloris’ drink-driving arrest may have contributed to the thigh injury the goalkeeper suffered against Manchester United.Spurs have suffered three consecutive defeats since the Frenchman was injured — back-to-back Premier League losses and a Champions League reverse at Inter Milan. Lloris’ injury came in the game after it was announced he had been arrested for drink-driving and he has not featured since he suffered the thigh problem in the 3-0 win at Manchester United on August 27.The World Cup winner last week received a 20-month driving ban and a £50,000 ($66,000) fine in relation to the incident in central London.“I think he was under stress during the game against Manchester United,” said Pochettino. “I think… the added stress maybe created that injury.“The injury now is helping him to take time and think and be a little bit more relaxed. To compete after what happened was a massive stress for him.”Pochettino has chosen not to reveal whether the 31-year-old France international has been punished by the club, although reports said he was fined two weeks’ wages (around £250,000).The manager hopes to have his first-choice goalkeeper back soon.“It is a point that we still do not know,” he said in relation to the timing of Lloris’ comeback.“We hope as soon as possible but we think the plan is still next week if everything goes to plan in training.”There are concerns over Harry Kane’s poor form, worn-out players, no summer signings and off-field issues, including delays to the club’s new stadium and Lloris’ drink-driving conviction.But if they win at Brighton on Saturday all that will be forgotten, according to a relaxed Pochettino, who could have Dele Alli back in contention.“The only way we can stop that (criticism) is winning games and if we don’t win everyone is going to criticise more than now,” he said.0Shares0000(Visited 1 times, 1 visits today)
By Tony Ciniglio STAFF WRITER The entire San Pedro sideline let out a collective gasp when Carson tight end Morrell Presley blew past cornerback Ahmad Wood in last year’s L.A. City Section semifinal. The talented Presley appeared wide open, poised for a game-breaking play. Then, out of nowhere, Wood came back into the picture and intercepted a pass intended for Presley, returning it 54 yards to the Carson 19 to turn the momentum in a close game and send San Pedro to the City title game at the Coliseum. “Sometimes he can get beat, the ball goes in the air and then you don’t know how he got there, but he breaks it up or picks it off,” San Pedro coach Mike Walsh said. “He’s very athletic, a gifted athlete. He has great catch-up speed and is just so fast.” Wood’s speed helps neutralize the rare mistake that he makes on defense, running a 4.4 in the 40-yard dash at the San Pedro combine and a 4.5 at the scout.com Home Depot Center combine. Wood is drawing interest from UNLV, Utah and most of the Pacific-10 Conference. Yet one thing was drilled into Wood’s head when he played junior varsity for the Pirates as a sophomore. “Just don’t get beat,” said Wood, now a senior. “Our JV coach, Ron Carter, said if you get beat deep, you get taken out. So my mentality is to never get beat. I guess I have good makeup speed. “I just don’t dwell on a play. One negative thought can ruin a game. If I get beat, I know I have the speed to get back on it.” When San Pedro needed a big play, Wood provided it last year. Wood had two carries in Week 3 against Peninsula, but they were for touchdown runs of 68 and 43 yards that turned the tide in that victory. “During the whole week at practice, we ran that play, and I was hoping they’d call it because I knew I could do something special there,” Wood said. “On offense, I try to make a play to get our team up.” Wood also had a 19-yard touchdown run on an identical play against Gardena to put that game away early in Week 6. In the playoffs, Wood elevated his game, coming up with the pivotal stop in a 27-26 quarterfinal victory over Venice before making the pivotal pick against Carson. In all, Wood made four interceptions, scored four touchdowns on offense and added 199 rushing yards and 69 tackles. “Our team goal is to make the Coliseum, but personally, I want to try to have the same season as last year or better,” Wood said. “Plus, I’ve got to step up as a returning starter. A lot of young guys are going to look to me and the other returners, and I need to be ready for that.” Walsh said he expects to use Wood as a cornerback and a receiver, but has worked him at four different positions and expects to use him on special teams as well. “We don’t want to kill him playing every down of every game,” Walsh said. “We’ve got to find him some rest somewhere.” Though Wood made an interception in the season opener against University last season, he admitted he was nervous in his first year on varsity. Wood opted to play freshman basketball his freshman year instead of football. Then, when he was ready for football, Wood had to spend a year on the junior varsity team, moving up to the varsity team for the playoffs, but not seeing any action. Then he broke out in his junior season. “He shocked everybody last year,” said defensive lineman Richard Pele, who is Wood’s best friend. “We’re counting on him to be one of our main players. He’s got everything – speed, quickness, smartness and great vision. He also doesn’t care if he messes up. He does every once in a while, just like anyone else, but he shakes it off and goes after it the next time. “He’s just a cool cat.” Wood said he tries to take a laid-back approach. “I just like to hang out with friends, hang out with them and make fun of Coach (Grant) Beachley,” Wood said. Wood said his mother, Maria Wood, has raised him by herself and added that she set a strong foundation. “She’s a hard-working woman, and she tries to give me everything I can ask for,” Wood said. “My mom is like my best friend.” 
160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set! AD Quality Auto 360p 720p 1080p Top articles1/5READ MOREStriving toward a more perfect me: Doug McIntyre A fog advisory was in effect until 9 this morning, Seto said. Heavy fog did not seem to have reached Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, which yesterday was heavily affected by fog, Seto said. A dense fog closed in on coastal areas of Los Angeles last night, affecting air traffic at Los Angeles International Airport, authorities said. Low ceilings and gate holds delayed some departures for as long as 45 minutes, said Marshall Lowe of the Los Angeles International Airport. Incoming traffic was running about 15 minutes late, Lowe said. “The fog looks pretty dense,” said Stuart Seto, weather specialist with the National Weather Service. “Right now visibility is down to about quarter of a mile.” 
BY EMMET RUSHE: Zac Efron is currently filming the Baywatch movie, which is also starring The Rock.The reboot sees Efron set to play Matt Brody, a character portrayed by David Charvet in the 90’s TV series, while Dwayne replaces David Hasselhoff as Mitch Buchannon.Anyone who remembers the television series from the 90s will remember it for two things; Extreme cheesinessA cast who were in extremely good shape. (and Pamela Anderson)If you spent the most of your day in a bikini or a pair of lifeguard shorts, you would probably make damned sure you were in great shape also.Last week Efron tweeted a snap of what his diet consisted of for the movie.“9 days of absolutely zero carbs & sugar. Only organic grass fed/free range protein and organic leafy greens.Coming from some of the celebrity diets I have seen, it isn’t the worst of them. A high protein and low carb diet, can help with weight loss and also help maintain muscle mass, but as with any diet, you have to know the full story.However, he doesn’t give any context as to whether this was his entire diet throughout his training for the part.If you have seen the photos that were released last week, he is in phenomenal shape, and is extremely lean.But I would suspect that his ‘diet’ was more of a depletion for the shooting of the main scene where he is topless throughout completing a ‘Ninja Warrior’ style obstacle course.For those of you that don’t know, a depletion is what bodybuilders have used for years to dump the remaining water and muscle glycogen, before stepping on stage. It usually involves several days of something like what Efron posted with a refeed, increase in calories and carbs, the day before stepping on stage to fill the muscles again.Efron also posted up a Cheat Meal that he consumed after the 9 days.“#Cheatday! Devoured a steak, 4 side potatoes/veggies, mac-n-cheese, 3 desserts, bread/butter, brick o cheese & caviar”After he posted these up last week, the media did what the media always do. The released several articles revolving around his diet.As usual, they labelled it as his sole diet and as I mentioned above, without the full context it is hard to say that this 128-character tweet was his sole diet for the entire shoot.The cheat meal is something that can also cause some problems for those who do not understand them properly.If you take what he is eating and you plug this model into a male who is overweight, you may get some initial weight loss.However, it would be very foolish to think that they would end up with a physique like Efron’s.It also could be counterproductive if not used correctly.I used to use Cheat Meals when I first started out training people.They were great for psychological and physiological breaks from dieting.However, for some, the cheat meal ended up becoming an all you can eat binge, which ended up in the person taking in thousands of calories over the course of an evening.The result of this was zero weight loss due to them cancelling out whatever calorie deficit they had created during the week.Controlled refeeds or free meals can work, but they have to be controlled, both in calories and in macronutrients (Protein, Carbs and fats).A binge simply doesn’t work.On top of this, his tweet, gives zero context as to his training regime.His diet and training was supposedly set out for him by The Rock.If you follow the Rocks Instagram account, he doesn’t do anything by halves.He trains every day and sometimes twice per day depending on his role.This is an important point when you are looking at how Efron ate as a whole.If he was training Daily and twice per day on certain days, his calorie expenditure would be huge.His cheat meals, wouldn’t have the same effect on his physique as they would to someone who was training 2-3 days per week and attempting the same diet plan.The media loves to post about celebrity diets.It garners attention, sells magazines and gets clicks on their websites.The problem with this, is that for the majority of them, celebrity diets are extreme, irresponsible and excessive.If we look at it as a whole, the celebrity is getting paid millions of dollars to look a certain way on screen. They are willing to do whatever it takes to look the way the director wants them to look for those scenes.We, however are not getting paid millions of dollars.The way we want to look is not for a single scene in a movie or magazine cover, it is for day to day life.Unfortunately, day to day life comes with day to day problems.Trying to emulate a diet of a celebrity, who has nothing else to do but follow the plan, will be fruitless.Their job relays on it, ours does not.Theirs is for a certain scene.Ours is for life.While the diet Efron used may not be the worst one I have seen in regards to celebrity diets, using it for yourself without having it structured to you and your needs may not get you the results you are after.It may not get you any results at all.Setting up nutrition for someone is an individual process.Please don’t get caught up in the hype surrounding the latest celebrity diet craze, they never live up to the hype.#TrainSmartIf you have any question on this article or on getting a tailored program based on your starting point, please contact me through the link below.https://www.facebook.com/Rushe-Fitness-120518884715118/?ref=hlEMMET RUSHE’S FITNESS COLUMN: SHOULD YOU FOLLOW CELEBRITY DIETS? was last modified: March 13th, 2016 by John2Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Tags:celebrity dietsemmet rushefitness column
Our men’s team had a disastrous first half in which they went 6-0 down away to Castlefin Celtic. Mark Hunter pulled two goals back in the second half to make it 6-2.This Sunday they face another tough match when they are at home to local rivals and current league champions Drumoghill – kick-off is 2pm.Our under-16’s had a busy week. On Tuesday night they beat Lifford Celtic 3-1 to qualify for the champions league., Scorers were Jack O’Donnell (2) and Darren Ferry. On Saturday they won 2-1 away to Dunfanaghy with Jack O’Donnell and Oran Downey scoring. They now face Swilly Rovers in the semi final. In our weekly lotto the numbers drawn were 2,3,16 and 21. Mary Mulvenna and Eunan O’Donnell had three numbers and won €25 each.Congratulations to men’s manager Keith Hegarty and his wife Jacinta on the birth of a son and also to Annie Gibson and Travis Crawford on the birth of a son.Thanks to all who helped out with the craft fair in the hall on Sunday and there are still club calendars available at €5 each.Lagan Harps club notes: Disastrous start proves fatal for seniors was last modified: December 5th, 2016 by Chris McNultyShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:Keith HegartyLagan HarpsManor
DONEGAL can bask in temperatures of 20C this Sunday – as the mini-heatwave continues.Met Eireann says we can expect hazy sunshine throughout the week, right up until Thursday at least.The sunshine will be hazy but with temperatures up to 9C higher than what we should be getting, you won’t hear too many complaints. “It really is lovely weather for March,” said meteorologist at Met Eireann Siobhan Ryan.“It will be very warm in the west and north west where it could reach 20C on Sunday.”Temperatures may fall back to around 18C on Monday but that is still very warm.It will be cool at night, with fog and some ground frost inland. Lovely!© 2012 donegaldaily.com, all Rights ReservedThe copying, republication or redistribution of donegaldaily.com Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited by law.Follow us on www.twitter.com/donegaldailyFollow us on www.facebook.com/donegaldaily IT’S GETTING WARMER! 20C FOR DONEGAL ON SUNDAY was last modified: March 24th, 2012 by BrendaShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Tags:donegaldonegal weatherdonegaldaily.com weather channelIT’S GETTING WARMER! 20C FOR DONEGAL ON SUNDAYsunshinewarmweather