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UK imposes sanctions on two close associates of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich

Britain on Thursday sanctioned two close associates of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, saying the men had been subjected to the largest asset freeze ever imposed by the government. Chelsea Football Club director Eugene Tenenbaum and another Abramovich business associate, David Davidovich, were targeted. Davidovich will also face a… Read More UK imposes sanctions on two close associates of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich

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Tennis star Novak Djokovic returns to Serbia following Australia deportation

Novak Djokovic returned to a rapturous welcome in Serbia on Monday after Australia deported the world men’s tennis No. 1 for being unvaccinated against COVID-19, a stance jeopardising his quest for a record 21st Grand Slam title. Most Australians had wanted him gone, but Serbian fans cheered and waved national flags as Djokovic touched down… Read More Tennis star Novak Djokovic returns to Serbia following Australia deportation

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Australia revokes tennis star Novak Djokovic’s visa again

Unvaccinated tennis star Novak Djokovic on Friday asked an Australian court to block his deportation ahead of the Australian Open after the government cancelled his visa for the second time over COVID-19 entry regulations. Djokovic’s lawyers submitted their request for an injunction late at night, less than three hours after Immigration Minister Alex Hawke used… Read More Australia revokes tennis star Novak Djokovic’s visa again

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Kamaru Usman, 5Five 4Four wrap up first-ever Face-Off Fight Night in Africa

In what was a smooth-sailing full-on victory, Daniel ‘Big Shark’ Emeka, the 1st Runner Up of the African KnockOut Season 1 defeated Ayivor ‘The Finisher’ Mawuko in the biggest fight of the night at the first-ever Face-Off Fight Night in Lagos hosted by UFC Welterweight Champion, Kamaru Usman and organised by 5Five 4Four Limited. The… Read More Kamaru Usman, 5Five 4Four wrap up first-ever Face-Off Fight Night in Africa

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Tennis star Novak Djokovic released as Australian judge overturns visa revocation

Novak Djokovic on Tuesday warmed up for his bid to win a record 21st Grand Slam title at next week’s Australian Open, hitting practice shots at Melbourne Park, but he still faces the threat of deportation. A week after his arrival in Australia, Djokovic finally reached the tennis court after a judge on Monday quashed… Read More Tennis star Novak Djokovic released as Australian judge overturns visa revocation

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5Five 4Four, Kamaru Usman launch MMA in Africa, to debut first ‘Face-Off Fight Night’ in Lagos

UFC Welterweight Champion, Kamaru Usman, in partnership with 5five 4four Limited, is set to host the first official Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight in Nigeria, leading the development of MMA in Nigeria and Africa. Kamaru Usman, who returned to Nigeria to organise the Face-Off Fight Night – the first edition of the Martial Mixed Art… Read More 5Five 4Four, Kamaru Usman launch MMA in Africa, to debut first ‘Face-Off Fight Night’ in Lagos

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5Five 4Four Limited announces first-ever MMA face-off fight night in Lagos

5Five 4Four Limited (54 for short) is an African-oriented Nigerian Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) professional promotion company, tailoring its productions, fights and events to not only Nigerians but viewers on the African continent. 54 announces the first-ever face-off fight night in Africa’s most-populated city, Lagos as it brings mixed martial art fighters to slug it… Read More 5Five 4Four Limited announces first-ever MMA face-off fight night in Lagos

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