Saturday, April 27, 2013

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1o years of FOE death

City back fans' tribute to Foe during West Ham clash

Manchester City plan to join fans in paying tribute to Marc-Vivien Foe during Saturday's visit of West Ham to honour the memory of the midfielder who tragically died 10 years ago.

The club will show an image of Foe, who played for both City and the Hammers, on the electronic boards in the Etihad after 23 minutes and fans of both clubs will be asked to join in a minute's applause to pay tribute to the Blues' former No 23.

The Cameroonian collapsed during the Confederations Cup semi-final against Colombia on June 26, 2003 and passed away shortly afterwards despite attempts to resuscitate the 28-year-old.

Icon: Marc-Vivien Foe played for West Ham (left) before a loan spell with Manchester City (right)

In action: Marc-Vivien Foe (left) tackles Juan Sebastian Veron in a Manchester derby

Much loved: Foe hugs fellow new boy Paolo Di Canio at West Ham in January 1999

Foe, who also had spells with French sides Lens and Lyon, died following a cardiac arrest. He had the same hereditary heart condition (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) which caused former Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba to collapse on the pitch last year.

Muamba thankfully survived but later retired from the game.

West Ham signed Foe for a club record of £4.2million in 1999 before returning to France with Lyon in 2000. He then joined City on loan in 2002 and scored nine times for the club from midfield in his sole season in Manchester. He was the last City player to score at Maine Road.

City have since retired the No 23 shirt that Foe wore during his time in the North West.

The idea to applaud on the 23rd minute originated from City fans themselves, with supporters airing their views for the best way to tribute Foe on club forums.

Fans favourite: Foe (right) was loved by both West Ham (above) and City fans during his time in England

Goalscoring touch: Foe rounds Aston Villa keeper Peter Enckelman to help City to a 3-1 win at Maine Road

On the 23rd minute, the club will show Foe's portrait on the electronic boards to ensure both sets of fans know to applaud at that time.

There will also be a feature on Foe in the matchday programme and the former fans favourite for both clubs will be pictured on the front cover.

Although it is another two months until the 10-year anniversary of Foe's death, the club and fans believe the match between his two former teams this weekend is the most appropriate time available to honour his memory.

Word of the tribute to Foe is being spread on Twitter under the hashtag #RememberFoeOn23.

One post on mcfcforum.com read: 'On the 27th April, City host West Ham United in the league. How fitting would it be to have the entire stadium applaud and celebrate Foe's life for one minute in the 23rd?

'I am here to ask you all to spread the word amongst your fellow Citizens and Hammers fans. Many of you will not be aware, but there was to be a City v Lyon/West Ham XI game but for reasons unknown it was cancelled.

'That would have been a fitting tribute, but now we as fans, together, can perform our own.'

The Marc-Vivien Foe Fund, aimed at financing research on cardiac arrest, was launched in November 2010 and was backed by the footballer's widow, Marie-Louise.

Tragedy: Foe died after collapsing during an international match for Cameroon against Colombia

Distressing: Colombian Jairo Patino rushes to Foe's aid as he lies on the floor

BOXING DAYYYYYYY MARTINEZZ AND MURRAY

back to boing Murray has no doubt he can upset Martinez as pair weigh in for world

St Helens middleweight Martin Murray is fiercely focused on springing a huge upset when he tackles homecoming hero and WBC champion Sergio Martinez in Buenos Aires tomorrow night.

Murray, an undefeated former British and Commonwealth title-holder, is a massive underdog ahead of his trip into the lion's den of the Estadio Jose Amalfitani, where a partisan crowd in excess of 40,000 will give their vociferous backing to pound-for-pound star Martinez.

The 38-year-old is boxing in his native Argentina for the first time since February 2002 - jobbing bouts in the Spain and the UK followed before a move Stateside to complete a tirelessly earned journey to world-title glory for one of boxing's most highly respected practitioners.

Eyes on the prize: Martin Murray (right) faces a formidable challenge when he takes on Sergio Martinez

In 28 bouts since beating countryman Francisco Antonio Mora, Martinez has tasted defeat only once - a highly controversial points defeat to American Paul Williams in December 2009 that was avenged by a brutal one-punch knockout triumph a year later.

More recent successes have come with wins over British duo Darren Barker and Matthew Macklin, both halted in 11 rounds following earlier encouragement against the lavishly gifted southpaw, but Murray is confident he can go one better than his domestic rivals.

'I've not come over here to lose or to make numbers up,' said the 30-year-old during conference call to round off a hectic promotional schedule. 'I've trained hard and I truly believe I can win.

'Sergio's a great fighter who I've looked up to over the past couple of years but I truly think it's my time.

'Whatever Sergio brings on Saturday I'll be ready for and I'm just looking forward to being in a great fight.'

Chiseled: Murray (left) and Martinez weigh in ahead of their clash in Argentina on Saturday night

Murray finds himself in the thick of a highly-competitive world middleweight scene on merit, having previously performed impressively when thrown into a tough assignment on foreign soil.

Few observers gave a fighter barely tested beyond domestic level much hope when thrust into a challenge for then WBA ruler Felix Sturm's belt in Mannheim, Germany 16 months ago.

But Murray grasped his opportunity impressively, doing enough in the eyes of many to dethrone the experienced champion before a 12-round draw was announced - the only time he has failed to emerge victorious in 26 professional contests.

'The Felix Sturm fight was a great learning experience for me,' he explained. 'Loads of things I learnt there I'm going to be bringing into this fight with me.

'I know Saturday is going to have to be the best performance from me but it's a performance I'm well capable of producing.

'The fact that it's against such a great fighter in his homeland has got me up for it. I have to raise my game and will raise my game on Saturday.

'I'm looking forward to putting all my hard training to good use and coming out victorious.'

Come on! Murray has been guided by promoter Ricky Hatton (left) as he bids to win a world title

BACK TO THE TRIP BEIBER AND GOMEZ AGAIN

ELIUD !!!!Justin Bieber shares intimate moment with Selena Gomez

It's been the worst kept secret in celebrityville all week, but now Justin Bieber has well and truly confirmed that he and Selena Gomez are very much back together.

The teenager uploaded a picture to his Instagram that shows Selena cuddling his bare torso from behind and he's handily added dialogue so we know exactly what's going on.

Justin added the caption: '"You've been makin' music for too long baby come cuddle me" - her.'

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So that's a yes then, they are back together: Justin Bieber cleared up the status of his relationship with Selena Gomez by uploading this picture to his Instagram

The moment all Beliebers and Selenators have been waiting for arrived earlier this week.

Justin Bieber, 19, tweeted a picture of himself and his ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez, 20, on Sunday, suggesting that the two lovebirds have rekindled their romance once again.

In the snapshot, the Love You Like A Love Song singer is leaning in towards the Canadian pop star, appearing as if she's about to plant a big kiss on his cheek.

Justin and Selena are caught leaving the same hotel in Oslo

Clearing things up: Justin even added a bit of dialogue

Rekindled romance: Justin Bieber tweeted this image of himself and his ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez on Sunday, before deleting it

Her fingers are running through her silky strands, pulling her hair out of her face, as the That Power musician gazes at the camera in his backwards baseball cap.

Bieber deleted the photo immediately after he posted it, but the duo already sparked rumours of a reunion a few days ago.

On Thursday night, Selena and Justin were spotted kissing in Oslo, Norway.

BONGO TODAY

HIZI ND

Thursday, April 25, 2013

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NOMINEES of KILIMANJARO MUSIC AWARDS 2013

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