Victor Osimhen Responds to Allegations of Assaulting Turkish Journalist

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January 24, 2025

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Victor Osimhen, the 26-year-old Galatasaray striker, has stirred controversy following allegations that he physically assaulted a Turkish journalist.

The incident, reportedly taking place after a UEFA Europa League match, has garnered significant attention, both from fans and the football community.

According to Turkish media outlet Posta, the altercation occurred late Thursday evening when Osimhen and his entourage were leaving an upscale venue in Istanbul.

The journalist, Tolga Bozduman, claimed that Osimhen reacted aggressively after being approached by photographers.

“When the camera flashes went off, all hell broke loose,” Bozduman stated.

“Osimhen screamed, lunged at me, and punched me in the head when I tried to protect my camera.”

Bozduman also alleged that Osimhen attempted to bribe him to delete the photos, saying, “Destroy the footage, I’ll give you money.”

When the journalist refused, he claimed Osimhen threatened him, stating, “I’ll destroy you.”

In response to the allegations, Osimhen posted a cryptic video on his Instagram story.

The post featured Ghanaian comedian Akrobeto laughing sarcastically, leaving fans puzzled about its intent.

The lack of a formal statement from Osimhen has only fueled speculation about the incident.

Yobe Desert Stars players, officials survive road crash

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April 3, 2025

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Players of Yobe Desert Stars Football Club were involved in a road accident on Thursday while travelling to Birnin Kebbi for a league match.

According to a report from the Desert Stars’ Media Team, the accident which occurred in Sokoto, resulted in minor injuries to three officials and a few players, who were treated at a local hospital.

The club has called on its supporters and football fans in Damaturu to pray for the speedy recovery of those injured.

“We urge our supporters and all football lovers to remain calm and pray for the swift recovery of those injured in the accident,” the club stated.

The accident involved a mass transit bus conveying the players and their officials, as the club’s bus was not in order.

Efforts to reach officials at the scene and in Damaturu for comment were unsuccessful as of the time of filing in this report.

‘I want to do everything I can’ – Osimhen reacts to Galatasaray win over Fenerbahce

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April 3, 2025

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Victor Osimhen has once again reiterated his desire to give his best to Galatasaray, Ekwutosblog reports.

Osimhen fired a brace to help Galatasaray beat Fenerbahce 2-1 in the quarter-final of the Turkish Cup on Wednesday night.

The forward fired a thunderous shot inside the box to give Okan Buruk’s side the lead in the 10th minute.

He scored his second of the game from the penalty spot 17 minutes later.

“As I have said in previous interviews, I have really loved this club since I came here, I loved the people here, I loved the fans. I want to reciprocate their love by working hard. My teammates are also very important to me,” the Nigeria international told the club’s official website.

“They always support me. Of course, scoring a goal in the derby was important. If my teammates had not done very important things, I would not have been able to score those goals. I am grateful to them in this regard. I want to continue my performance. I want to do everything I can for the team.”

Galatasaray lost 2-1 to another Istanbul rival, Besiktas in a league match last weekend.

Osimhen said the players were disappointed with the outcome and were determined to compensate their fans.

“We know that Galatasaray – Fenerbahçe matches are intense and difficult matches. It is necessary to focus from the first minute to the ninetieth minute. We were actually optimistic when we came.

“Unfortunately, we made our fans unhappy last week. We had to play well here to compensate for them. Now we will look at the upcoming matches and progress match by match,” he said.

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Comparing Liverpool’s record with and without Trent Alexander-Arnold

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April 2, 2025

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Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to leave Liverpool in the summer following nine years in the first team but data suggests the Anfield side may cope without him.

The creative full-back is on the verge of a move to Real Madrid having allowed his contract to run to its expiry and despite Liverpool’s attempts to renew him, Alexander-Arnold has declined any offer as he seeks a move abroad.

But as for Arne Slot’s side, data shows they should cope with the loss of one of their own.

Alexander-Arnold made his Liverpool debut at the age of 18 in the 2015-16 season and quickly became a first team regular for Jurgen Klopp’s side.

With the right back in the team, Liverpool have won 169 games in the Premier League, drawn 52 and lost 33, giving them a win percentage of 67%.

Without him, Liverpool have won 48, drawn 24 and lost seven meaning they have won 61% of games. Interestingly, Liverpool have actually lost a higher percentage (13%) of games with him in the side compared to without (9%).

While Alexander-Arnold is listed as a defender on the teamsheet, his talent has always been going forward and with him in the side, the team have scored 557 goals which is 2.19 goals a game. Without him, Liverpool score 2.16 goals a game.

In recent years, it is Alexander-Arnold’s defensive output that has seen him most heavily criticised. With him in the team, Liverpool have conceded 240 goals or 0.94 a game. Without him, that number is 78 with an average of 0.99 goals conceded.

Alexander-Arnold’s presumed heir is another academy product, Conor Bradley and there are already promising signs with him in the team. The 21-year-old Northern Irishman made his Liverpool league debut in January 2024 and has shown himself more than capable when called up.

With Bradley in the team, Liverpool have lost just two of 23 games.

Bradley’s competence will be further tested in the near future after Alexander-Arnold picked up an ankle injury. The 26-year-old is expected to be out until the end of April.

Here’s how Liverpool’s stats with and without Alexander-Arnold stack up going back to the 2015-16 season.