Arsenal FC Manager Arsene Wenger Splits With Wife

Arsene Wenger & Wife

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has separated from his wife, according to a report by the The Sun. 

A judge in Paris, France, issued a 'separation of bodies' judgment for  Wenger and his partner Annie.

The judgment issued by the judge means that both of them are free to see other people.

Wenger is also expected to support Annie and thei

r 18-year-old daughter financially.

"They have divided up their assets and agreed a financial package to separate," a source told The Sun.

'They have not been happy for a while, and they decided this was the best course of action to take."

Wenger and Annie have been together for almost 30 years but finally married in married each other in 2010.

Wenger in the past has been linked to other women.

Just few weeks before his wedding to Annie, it was reported that Wenger was seeing French rapper Sonia Tatar.

The Sun also contacted a French legal expert who explain the situation in detail.

"This is a legal separation, which means the couple are not legally obliged to live together, and they can have separate lives, and no longer have intimate relations," the expert said. 

"He will have to still keep his responsibilities to look after the family. If the judgment is not overturned within two years, a divorce will be automatically granted."

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LASG Rejects S/ Leone, CIV Nations Cup Match In Lagos

Lagos State Government yesterday turned down Nigeria Football Federation plans to host Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast Africa Cup of Nations qualifier to be played at the Thunder Teslim Balogun Stadium on September 6.
Sierra Leone are banned from hosting international matches due to the outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus but a ban on domestic football in Serra Leaone was lifted earlier this month.
It was gathered yesterday that Lagos State refusal to host the match was not unconnected to the safety of Lagos citizens.
A shocked Nigeria Football Federation were making frantic efforts lastnight to relocate the match to Port Harcourt but our source was not emphatic as they needed confirmation from Rivers State Government.
The Leone Stars delegation were expected in Lagos lastnight and would have lodged at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, while the Elephants are expected to arrive Lagos on Wednesday.

Nigerian Footballer 'Taiwo Awoniyi' Moves To Sign Deal For Liverpool FC

Dream Team VI striker, Taiwo Awoniyi , has moved closer to signing for Liverpool as he is expected to fly out to England this week for a medical.
Awoniyi’s trip to England means he is not likely to feature in next month’s All Africa Games in Congo Brazzaville, africanFootball.com reports.
“He will leave this week for England to sign his contract with Liverpool and that is why he is not here training with us for the All Africa Games,” the U-23 teeam spokesman, Timi Ebikagboro, told africanFootball.com.
Awoniyi, who turned 18 earlier this month, is expected to sign a long-term deal with Liverpool and will be loaned out to a club outside the United Kingdom.
He has being chased by several top European clubs including AS Monaco, FC Porto and Red Bull Salzburg.
He has featured for Nigeria at U-17, U-20 and U-23 categories.

Arik Raymond's Cousin Oluwaseni Saraki Son To Senate President Bukola Saraki Becomes Younget Football Chairman

 

Oluwaseni Saraki 22, Arik Olakunle Raymond Awodein's cousin, son of Senate President, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki yesterday made history as he became the youngest ever chairman of a professional football club. The law graduate (who is also an upcomming rapper and a registered Arsenal fan) is now the bonafide Chairman of the Ilorin based Nigeria National League side, Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club (ABS FC).
The club’s spokesman Jimoh Bashir who made the announcement said the decision to effect the change was taken after a meeting with the new Chairman and the General Manager of the club, Alloy Chukwuemeka in Lagos over the weekend.
Following this development, Bukola Saraki remains the Proprietor of the Club, while Seni Saraki assumes duty as the Chairman, with the incumbent General Manager Alloy Chukwuemeka retaining his position.
 ABS FC formerly BUKOLA Babes is a privately owned football franchise in the NNL, and is owned by Senator Saraki, who represents Kwara Central Senatorial district in the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly.
 The outfit was introduced into the footballing market to empower the youth, and give them the opportunity to exhibit their God given talents.
The platform was also introduced to add value to the development of the round leather game.
The statement added that the new Chairman, Seni Saraki has assured that necessary incentives and expertise would be provided to make the club a more professional side in line with the vision of establishing the club.
He assured the players and officials of better deals, while he also pledged that their welfare would be accorded the required priority to allow them deliver their best to club.
He charged them to be focused, disciplined and work towards getting a promotion ticket at the end of the on-going season.