Former Barcelona player Luis Suárez Miramontes, also known as called “Golden Galician”has sadly passed on early hours of Sunday, his family has confirmed.

Suarez, who is the only Spanish player to have ever won the Ballon d’Or, has died at the age of 88.

His former club Inter Milan were first among several credible sources to have announced his demised but were tight-lipped on the cause of his death.

Although, born in the northwest Spanish region of Galicia, the midfielder won the bulk of his trophies in Italy with Inter, including the European Cup in 1964 and 1965 and three Italian league titles.

Suárez moved to Inter from Barcelona after winning two Spanish league titles.

“Sadly his greatest and most successful period came when he was no longer a Barca player,” Barcelona’s website noted.

Suárez won the Ballon d’Or in 1960 and was runner-up in 1961 and 1964. He played on Spain’s team that won the 1964 European Championship, its first major title.

After retiring in 1973, Suárez had three spells coaching Inter. He also managed Spain’s national side from 1988-91.

Suárez downplayed his Ballon d’Or, a trophy that eluded subsequent Spanish superstars including Andres Iniesta, Xavi Hernandez and Raul Gonzalez.

“So much depends on the era you find yourself living in,” Suárez told FIFA’s website. “You need the slice of luck that comes when another great player of your time doesn’t perform quite so well. There have been truly great players who have never won that award. It’s not that big a deal.”

Real Madrid forward Alfredo di Stefano, who won the award in 1957 and 1959, was born in Argentina.

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The couple, who have three children together, went through a messy breakup that had everyone talking. They officially announced their separation in 2020.

According to Vanessa, they both made mistakes and are partly to blame for the rapid pace of their romance.

“We weren’t patient with each other. We didn’t take the time to truly understand and know each other better. We met in September, and by October, I was already pregnant. We are both at fault. Despite everything, I just hope for the best,” she shared during an interview with Kwaku Manu.

She added that it has been over a year since Funny Face last saw their children. However, she clarifies that she is not keeping them away from him.

Vanessa assures that if he makes a request, she would gladly allow their children to spend time with their father.

It’s been more than a year since Funny Face saw his kids. The last time was when we came to visit him in Accra. I am not selfish, and those who know me can attest to that. I would love to hear him say, ‘Bring the kids over during vacation.

“If he makes that request, I have no problem with it. We don’t have any animosity towards each other. This doesn’t mean I want us to reconcile. All I desire is for us to be co-parents. It’s not solely my decision, and it’s not the woman who chooses whether a man gets married. If Nana Yaw wants me…well, he didn’t like my piercings, so I took them all out,” she explained.

Vanessa, who took a break from acting to focus on her children, proudly announces her return to the business.

The acrimonious split between the two lovers, who have three kids together, grabbed media attention and dominated social media discussions

-PulseGh

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Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of Inspector Ahmed Twumasi who allegedly shot six times and killed his former girlfriend Maa Adwoa on Friday evening in Adum, Kumasi.

The sad incident happened after the deceased was believed to have opted to ditch the suspect and that led to disagreements due to heartbreak and disappointment.

“POLICE INSPECTOR ARRESTED FOR THE MURDER OF A WOMAN IN KUMASI IN THE ASHANTI REGION,” a statement by the police began.

“The Police have this evening arrested a Police officer, Inspector Ahmed Twumasi, who is alleged to have shot and killed a female adult, who was believed to be his girlfriend.

“The shooting incident occurred in Kumasi, in the Ashanti region, on Thursday, 20th April 2023.”

The statement added: “The suspect, who has been on the run since the incident, was arrested at Sekyere, near Effiduase in the Ashanti Region as a result of a special Police operation, which was launched following the shooting incident.

“The suspect is currently in Police custody and will be put before court to face justice.”

Adwoa left behind one child whom she had with her former boyfriend.

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Former Chelsea and Newcastle United midfielder Christian Atsu Twasam has been pronounced dead following an earthquake that happened in Turkey a fortnight ago.

The 31-year-old was initially reported to have been found under the rubles and taken to a hospital few hours after the unfortunate incident but reports later indicated it was a mistake identity.

As a result, some members of his family and his agent Nana Sekyere flew to Turkey to team up with his club in search of him.

Although, some people were found alive earlier this week, which gave hopes to Atsu’s survival, the former Premier League player could not survive.

During the recent search, Atsu’s shoes were the first among other belongings to be found. Later, the search and rescue team found his passport and other belongings which were confirmed to be his by his agent.

He was pronounced dead early hours of Saturday by the Turkish media and an official release is expected from his club and management in the coming hours.

Atsu returned to Europe last year after joining Turkish top-flight side Hatayspor from Saudi Pro League outfit Al Raed as a free agent.

He signed a one-year contract and was in negotiations for a contract extension following an impressive season in the Turkish Super Lig.

Atsu, who was product of Right to Dream Academy in Ghana, began his career in Europe with Porto, also spending a season on loan at Rio Ave. In 2013, he was signed by Chelsea for £3.5 million, who subsequently loaned him to Vitesse Arnhem, Everton, AFC Bournemouth and Málaga.

After spending the 2016–17 season on loan at Newcastle United, he completed a permanent transfer to the club in May 2017.

A full international with over 60 caps since his debut in 2012, Atsu represented Ghana at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and four Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.

He helped the team finish as runners-up at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, in which he also won Player of the Tournament and Goal of the Tournament.

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However, getting a visa can be made easier for many, if they only pay attention to some very common mistakes that usually result in the rejection of an application, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.

Most of the time, these mistakes are made due to lack of knowledge, or the applicant not understanding the importance of the documents meeting the criteria set by the Schengen country they wish to visit.

Following, we have made a list of the top most common mistakes that are made by Schengen visa applicants. If you try to avoid them, and make sure the rest of your application file is also in compliance with the criteria set by the Schengen authorities, then your chances for getting a Schengen visa are way higher.

Collecting the Required Documents Based on a Random List Provided by a Friend
Many travellers, in particular first-time Schengen visa applicants, make the mistake of taking advice from family members or friends who have obtained Schengen visas in the past, and apply it word by word throughout the whole procedures.

The required documents for a Schengen visa differ in many occasions from one country to the other, or from one embassy to the other. In addition, visa requirements are continuously reviewed and updated by Schengen Area embassies worldwide.

People who just get a random list from a friend or a family member and start collecting the documents according to the same, often make the mistake of leaving out crucial, newly added requirements, or documents that are required according to new criteria.

All Schengen visa applicants are advised to collect the documents based on the list published by the embassy of the country where they will file their application.

SchengenVisaInfo.com also has a complete list of the documents required for a Schengen visa application, which are continuously reviewed and updated according to official sources.

Passport Does Not Meet the Requirements
Having a passport that has some several more months of validity left is not enough, and some travellers have learnt it the hard way.

The EU has specific and strict passport rules for those applying for a Schengen visa, as follows:

The passport must be valid for six more months beyond the date of their planned trip to the Schengen Area
The passport must have been issued in the last ten years on the date the passport holder plans to leave the Schengen country he or she is visiting
The passport must have at least two blank pages, but they must not be added later to the passport
Those who fail to meet any of these rules, are rejected from getting a visa.

In addition, travellers planning to get a visa with the multiple entry option, for periods of three or five years, must be aware that if the validity of their passport is shorter than the period of validity of the required visa, then they will not be getting the latter.

Instead, in most occasions, they will get a visa valid for shorter period of time, before the expiration of their passport.

Filling the Application Form With Info That Doesn’t Align With Other Documents

Every traveller needs to fill in the application form for a Schengen visa. This is the first document that is required. Many travellers make the mistake of putting into the application form different information than those in the other documents.

For example, if their passport is valid for six more months, some put in the application that the passport is valid for longer than that. In other occasions, they write the required period of visa validity in different dates, than the dates for which they have travel insurance, or accommodation.

Such mistakes, in particular when done intentionally, may result automatically in the rejection of the visa application.

Here you can find some clear instructions on how to fill in the visa application form.

The Applicant Doesn’t Have (the Right) Travel Insurance

Refusing to buy travel insurance with the idea “nothing’s gonna happen to me” is a huge mistake. The embassy does not care whether you are a person that never gets sick, or is very careful of accidents. Travel insurance worth €30,000 coverage that cover repatriation in case of death, is a must for every person.

In many occasions, people obtain travel insurance for a shorter period of time than that they are planning to spend in the EU, or buy it with a lower coverage than required.

In cases when insurance does not cover repatriation in case of death, no matter how much it covers other accidents, the requirement of having travel insurance is considered unmet.

Travellers always have the opportunity to buy schengen travel insurance online at very low cost from Europ Assistance or MondialCare.

Submitting an Application Too Early or Too Late
Like every other thing, the time when an application should be filed is also regulated by the Schengen Visa Code. According to it, the earliest that you can file an application is six months before your intended trip, and the latest is 15 working days before your intended trip.

Trying to file an application i.e. one year in advance, is not going to end well, not even at super crowded embassies.

The same with filing an application late. People who have previously gotten a visa in a very short period, i.e. five days from a particular embassy, and think that filing the next visa application late will not be a big deal risk getting their visa application delayed, or even not accepted at all.

Thus every traveller must make sure that he or she is submitting the application well in advance, but not earlier than six months before their planned trip.

Applying at the Wrong Embassy/Consulate/Visa Centre
Another very common mistake amongst people who plan on visiting several Schengen Area countries with a single visa, is submitting the application at the wrong embassy.

In cases when one wishes to visit two or more countries in the Schengen Area with the same visa in an uninterrupted trip, the application should be submitted as follows:

At the embassy of the country you will visit first, if you are planning to stay in each country for an equal amount of days. I.e. if you are planning to stay five days in Austria, five days in Germany, and five days in France, but you will enter the Schengen Zone through Austria, then you should submit you application at the Austrian embassy.
At the embassy of the country you will stay the longest, if you are planning to stay in each country a different amount of days. I.e. if you are planning to stay three days in Austria, five days in Germany, and seven days in France, then you should submit you application at the French embassy.

Not Bringing Cash to Pay the Application Fee

This one is not a mistake that could get you your visa rejected, but could cause you some unnecessary trouble.

On the day of the interview, many people do not bring cash with them to pay the Schengen visa fee under the idea that they can pay with card or online. This is not possible, as all embassies, consulates, and visa centres require travellers to have the exact amount required for a visa in cash.

Trying to pay with big banknotes might also be a problem, in particular if you are amongst the first applicants of the day. It is best for every applicant to have the exact amount, in order to avoid any headaches.

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According to him, her re-emergence raises concerns about whether she left Ghana in the first place.

Speaking on a Ho-based radio station, as part of his tour of the Volta Region, he expressed reservation about the nefarious activities of Aisha Huang and affirmed his support for her prosecution.

“I’m not still sure whether she was in fact deported. Or whether she fled the country the first time and has now come back. There still seems to be some uncertainty about it.

“But whichever way it is, she’s become the sort of nickname for all that galamsey represents”, he said.

“We have concerted to work at it. We need to have the coorporation of the courts. Until recently when I came, the punishment for people caught was relatively light. [But] we’ve changed the law to stiffen the punishment for people caught,” he added.

Commenting on the fight against galamsey, he also stated that compared to the past, the fight has become more popular in his regime.

In his view, efforts to clamp down on illegal mining have seen a massive improvement under his watch as President.

The President, therefore, urged Ghanaians to sustain the momentum in dealing with the menace.

“The efforts have brought a lot of fruits first of all. Galamsey is now a subject of national discussion. Everywhere you go, there’s this matter of galamsey. We’ve at least achieved this purpose of heightening consciousness about it as an evil.

“When I came, nobody was talking about galamsey. Since we came and focused on it, it is now the subject of discussions in homes, in offices, in meetings and all across Ghana. So that’s one positive development”, stressed

Meanwhile, the Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has expressed his resolve to prosecute notorious ‘galamsey’ poster girl, Aisha Huang for her past and recent crimes.

Aisha, whose nefarious activities came to light again was recently arrested and arraigned before court.

Following this development, there have been rife public concerns about the activities of the Chinese lady in Ghana.

But the Attorney General says his outfit will deal swiftly with the issue and bring her and all collaborators to book.

Source: JoyFMonline

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Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey was seen at the club’s training ground on Monday morning ahead of a planned trip to United States of America.

The 28-year-old missed out on Arsenal’s pre-season tour to Germany last week after he was reportedly charged for an alleged rape.

According to reports in the UK media, Partey’s girlfriend reported him to the police for assault and rape but he has been cleared of all the charges due to insufficient evidence to press charges against him.

Meanwhile, Partey’s camp has insisted that the lady who wanted to soil the Arsenal player’s name did so out of bitterness as her dream to get married to Partey couldn’t become a reality.

Partey is expected to join his teammates in United States this week as the club continues to fine tune ahead of the 2022/23 Premier League season.

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A fetish priest from Kulpelga in Tongo in the Talensi district of the Upper East Region has been sentenced to death by the Bolgatanga High Court for killing his wife and daughter.

The fetish priest was found guilty by a seven-member Jury.

Mbawona Tindana, 37, was arrested in 2019 for allegedly killing his wife; Talata Abigail Kurug (25), and daughter; Nyapoka Mbawona Tindana (2), and sacrificing them to his gods.

He chopped their heads off with an axe after accusing both wife and daughter of witchcraft, facts of the case said.

Tindana was arraigned before the Bolgatanga High Court and charged by the State with two counts of murder; unlawfully and intentionally causing the death of his wife and daughter, contrary to sections of the Criminal offences Act of 1960, Act 29.

His Lordship Charles Adjei Wilson, the Regional Supervising High Court Judge, who presided over the case, passed judgement after the seven-member Jury arrived at a verdict.

He was sentenced to death.

Tindana will be kept at the Navrongo central prison while he awaits his fate.

Senyalah Castro

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Asante Kotoko new facility which is under construction at the Adako Jachie training ground caught fire but it was timely put under control by people around.

The project, which is mainly made up of containers for a short term of period, will provide the club’s players and coaches changing rooms and lavatories which they currently lack.

It is believed that one of the electrical outlets in the facility caught fire and started to spread but the situation was put under control.

Watch the full clip here:

Asante Kotoko are currently leading the Premier League log with 56 points, nine points better than Bechem United who sit second place.

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New Radio Mercury sports journalist Fred Kwaku Osei Ampadu has been confirmed dead by family members, AshesGyamera.com can report.

The 39-year-old has been working with Prophet Ebenezer ‘Opambour’ Adarkwah Yiadom for almost two decades after parting ways with Asawase-based Otec FM and Multimedia.

Shaggy, as he is affectionately called by close ones and on air, was rushed to Emergency Unit of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital on Saturday, April 29, but despite the efforts by the doctors and nurses present, he finally gave up on Tuesday morning.

Reports suggest it was due to a heart attack, although it has not been confirmed.

Until his demise, the Atwima Twiapiase native was the host and head of sports at New Mercury Radio with a well-structured team comprising of David Osei (Soccer Excaldo), Kennedy Mintah (Kenash) and Agyeman Duah.

Notable names that Shaggy worked with in the past include Nana Ken, King Edward ‘the Slave’, Gabasay and Akowuah Little King.

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