History behind logos of the most famous football clubs in Europe

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The new emblem was supported by a promotion ‘life is a matter of black and white’ – a reference to the club’s iconic colours. The badge, last updated in 2004, is essentially about extending the club’s reach and presenting a club known as ‘The Old Lady’ with a sharp, modern and eye catching symbol – an apparently ‘innovative’ emblem to coincide with initiatives to capture fans’ attention in Turin, Italy and across the globe, while staying true to their I Bianconeri (black and white) tradition.

“The transformation also encompasses a brand-new visual identity,” the club said. “The result of a bold, uncompromising approach, the new visual identity turns the sport’s traditional style on its head and sets about blazing a new trail.”

Agnelli added: “I get excited every time I see a word beginning with J in the papers.”

He might like it, but it polarised opinion from fans on social media.

The previous emblem featured the silhouette of a charging bull – the symbol of Turin, where Juve is based. Torino also have a bull on their logo.

Juve famously wear black and white after English club Notts County sent the Italians a replica of their strips in 1903 to replace Juve’s pink kit at the time. The club’s colours also leant to the nickname ‘The Zebras’.

Interestingly, the tradition of stars to commemorate triumphs on jerseys came from Juve, who added one in 1958, when they won their 10th Serie A title.

AC Milan, another Italian icon, has a classic, simple emblem based on a shield based on the flag of Milan (which is derived from the flag of Saint Ambrose – the Bishop of Milan from 374 to 397, the city patron and also the saint to that Basilica of Sant’ Ambrogio was dedicated to).

The St George’s Cross is not a link to England (although the club was founded by an Englishman) but it a hallmark of the City of Milan. Indeed, in 2014, the club’s main kit’s emblem was simply a crest with St George’s Cross.

They’re known as the Rossoneri because of the red and black colours - a symbol for fire and fear for the opponent.

See the hilarious reply FC Barcelona gave to Liverpool FC on Twitter (Photo)

As seen on Twitter few hours ago.

The person behind the handle @liverpoolfc posted: "Mohammed Salah has been ruled out of #LFC's @ChampionsLeague semi-final second leg tie with @FCBarcelona on Tuesday."

Check out the reply he got below:

Do you think Salah is not a world class player? Or was the Twitter handler just being kind.

Neymar Steps Out In Style For The Launch Of His New Fragrance In Paris - Sports

Paris Saint-Germain striker, Neymar stepped out in style for the launch of his new fragrance with Diesel in Paris.

The 27-year-old forward commanded attention as he arrived at the Diesel 'Spirit Of The Brave' fragrance party on Tuesday night rocking a quirky ensemble of black and gold.

He wore a black shirt with gold embellishment across the front and finished the look off with a hat and a blingy chain around his neck. The sportsman completed his outfit with a sleek black blazer which he teamed with baggy shorts and zip-up suede black boots.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Neymar's net worth is approximately £99.8million ($140million).
See more photos below.

Wendy Williams’ 18-year-old son reportedly arrested for punching his father, Kevin Hunter

Wendy Williams’ 18-year-old son has been arrested for reportedly getting into a fistfight with  her estranged husband, Kevin Hunter.

According to TMZ, the father and son got into a heated argument just after midnight in the parking lot of a store in New Jersey. Sources claim the two were arguing about Kevin’s demand for spousal support from his wife. Hunter allegedly called 18-year-old Kevin Jr. “brainwashed” and proceeded to put him in a headlock. Kevin Jr. then reportedly punched his father in the face.

Photos: Young man all smiles as he, three others bag jail terms for internet fraud in Abeokuta

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 secured the conviction of four internet fraudsters.

 

 

The convicts are: Olatunji Samod Oladimeji (a.k.a Theresa), Stephen Ayoola Ogunmefun (a.k.a Michael Schwarz), Adekanmbi Abdulazeez and Tella Adefemi Ibrahim.

 

 

The anti-graft commission had dragged them before Justices Ibrahim Watilat and Mohammed Abubakar respectively sitting in Federal High Court 1 and 2, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

 

Cyril Ramaphosa elected as South African president unopposed

South Africa’s parliament has confirmed ANC’s Cyril Ramaphosa as the duly elected president of the country, after his nomination was uncontested by other political parties.  

Ramaphosa, who is also the leader of the ANC, was expected to be retained as president by the 400 lawmakers in parliament’s National Assembly lower house, where his party holds the majority. He will be inaugurated on Saturday.

While South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa was among the first members of parliament to be sworn in on Wednesday, he issued a statement saying his deputy David Mabuza, will not be sworn in as a lawmaker having requested a postponement to address allegations he brought the ruling African National Congress (ANC) into disrepute.  

The ANC easily won South Africa’s May 8 general election but its share of the vote fell, reflecting anger at corruption scandals and racial inequalities that remain entrenched a generation after the party took power.

Nigeria must prepare for the next global economic crisis — CBN Godwin Emefiele says

Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has said that Nigeria must prepare for the next global economic crisis.

Emefiele said this while delivering a lecture titled: ‘Beyond the Global Financial Crisis: Monetary Policy under Global Uncertainty,’ at the University of Benin, Benin, Edo State yesterday Wednesday, May 22nd.

 
Emefiele who recently got re-appointed as the governor of the apex bank, said although the country had made progress in strengthening the economy, more efforts must be made to cushion the Nigerian economy against the impending global economic crisis.

“From some of my concluding remarks, you may have observed, whether you like it or not, there is global uncertainty that will, unfortunately, most certainly lead to another crisis. The question could be, how are we as Nigerians, particularly our leaders, I am talking of monetary and fiscal policy authorities, how are we preparing our country for the next crisis?

“We have luckily exited recession; we have seen recession pending downward to about 18.72 per cent in 2017 to about 11. 37 per cent today. We have seen the reserve moving up but unfortunately we still have issues and those issues border on the unemployment rate and those issues border on how we prepare our country''.

More photos from the traditional wedding of Super Eagles and Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi

Super Eagles and Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi and his lover, Dinma got married traditionally on Wednesday in Abuja,  and here more photos from the ceremony.