EX-NFL STAR SLAMMED FOR 'ABUSE' AND 'CLICK BAIT' OVER CLIP OF HIS YOUNG SON BEING PUNISHED WITH 2AM JOG

 

Retired NFL star Brandon Marshall has gone viral with a polarizing social media post showing his son being punished with a 2am jog as the six-time Pro Bowler recorded the scene from the comfort of his car.

'This is my son,' Marshall wrote in the caption, 'not my friend.'

Throughout the video, the 42-year-old All-Pro receiver is heard pushing the boy to run faster and even threatening to make him run further if he doesn't pick up his pace.

'It's no different than when we were in LA, Santa Monica, running at midnight on the pier,' Marshall said as the visibly sleepy boy slowly made his way through a residential area. 'We wanted to do that; we love to do that.

'If you don't start running, we're gonna go three miles, so you better start running,' Marshall continued from off camera while recording and driving slowly alongside his son.

Ultimately the boy is able to reach 6mph, but not until after a few more remarks from his father.

Brandon Marshall's son is seen running through a residential area in the pre-dawn hours 

Brandon Marshall divided his followers over the post, which some saw as 'click bait' 

'You should be going at 8 or 9 miles per hour right now,' Marshall said. 'If this truck don't get to nine miles per hour, I promise you, we're going all the way to the gas station, which is three miles down and back… There we go. Now we moving.'

'You should be going at 8 or 9 miles per hour right now,' Marshall said. 'If this truck don't get to nine miles per hour, I promise you, we're going all the way to the gas station, which is three miles down and back… There we go. Now we moving.'

The decision to force a boy into the streets for an unwanted jog angered many fans, including one who saw the punishment as child abuse.

'This is emotional, verbal and physical abuse,' they wrote. 'This public humiliation should be reported to Child Protective Services. Not okay to do this to this child. There are better ways to teach a lesson to your child.'

Many others objected to Marshall's decision to post the punishment online rather than keep it inside the family.

'That's family business, not instagram business,' one critic wrote.

'And this is on social media because?' another asked.

One follower suggested Marshall 'get out and run with him,' adding: 'Discipline him, but don't use him for click bait.'

Marshall was accused of abuse and posting 'click bait' over the divisive Instagram video

Many parents felt Marshall's punishment was fine, but the Instagram post was a misstep 

Another parent offered particularly constructive criticism.

'You should NEVER discipline a child with embarrassment it messes up their mental health state,' they wrote. 'Kids are people too. This is so lame. It didn't need to be public if this is how you wanted to discipline that's fine. You did this to show off on the internet. I hope you take this down. And I read some of your comments learn how to take constructive criticism my guy. Most of us aren't trying to hurt you just giving good feedback. Take care.'

But the responses weren't all negative. Marshall, a father of three, was commended by many for disciplining his son.

'Yall acting like this is hurting HIS SON,' wrote one defender. 'He's teaching. Correcting behaviors before the streets do.'

The 'streets' in this case appear to be a gated community in South Florida, where Marshall has lived since his decorated NFL career ended in 2018.

- ALEX RASKIN

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UNEXPECTED RUDY GOBERT COULD COMPLETELY RESHAPE THE CELTICS' IDENTITY

A trade for Giannis may not be in the cards, but the Celtics could build an intimidating defense around Rudy Gobert.

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Even if the Celtics don’t trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, there’s reason to believe Brad Stevens will be aggressive on the trade market to reshape the team. Regardless of what else they do, there’s a strong sentiment out there that Boston needs to improve at the center position. A stretch-big who can protect the rim would be optimal, but those guys don’t really exist on the market.

One player who may be available, and has perhaps even become a bit underrated, is Rudy Gobert of the Timberwolves. Rudy is one of the best defensive players of all time and can single-handedly anchor an elite defense, as he did in Utah for years before doing so again in Minnesota.

But after a second-round exit, the Wolves are looking to change things up, and that may mean parting with the four-time Defensive Player of the Year. This goes along with recent reports that the Wolves are interested in Derrick White and that the Celtics are interested in Gobert.

Parting with White would leave the Celtics without their best defensive player, but if it were a deal for Gobert, that may be one of the few possible upgrades in the entire league. A one-for-one swap works money-wise, and in the sense that the Wolves badly need a guard to take away some responsibilities from Anthony Edwards and the Celtics need a center, this deal could have some legs.

Celtics defense would be scary with Rudy Gobert manning the back line

In Gobert, Boston would be getting arguably the best defender in the world outside of Victor Wembanyama. He would slot in with Jayson Tatum and other strong perimeter defenders and be able to anchor the back line and clean up the glass. With Neemias Queta transitioning into a super-sub role, the Celtics should have 48 minutes a night of elite defensive play from the center position.

The offense is the concern for Rudy, but he is an elite screen setter and would create absurd driving lanes for the Jays and Payton Pritchard. Brad Stevens preached the desire to add rim pressure, and while Gobert won’t do that as a ball-handler, he can provide that in spades with his screening and rim-running.

Boston would certainly need to add to the backcourt after sending White away for a big man, but they could use their trade exceptions and mid-level exception on that front. Plus, having a presence in the back like Rudy would give the Cs more wiggle room to add offense-first guards.

This deal is far from a no-brainer, but it’s the kind of shake-up that may be needed for both sides. Other holes would need to be filled, but Boston would almost assuredly boast one of the league’s best defenses for the foreseeable future.

- Ben Handler

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JEREMY CLARKSON'S DAUGHTER EMILY SHARES SWEET SNAP WITH HER DAD AFTER HE CONFIRMED HE IS IN REMISSION AND FILMING SERIES 6 OF CLARKSON'S FARM FOLLOWING PROSTATE CANCER DIAGNOSIS

Jeremy Clarkson's daughter Emily posted a sweet photograph with her father after he revealed he is now in remission following his prostate cancer diagnosis.

The Clarkson's Farm star, 66, first announced he was battling an 'aggressive' form of the disease during episode seven of his Amazon Prime Video series.

As the fifth series of the show was filmed before his treatment, Jeremy told viewers he was uncertain about his future and whether the show would return.

However, he has since confirmed that he is now doing well and is back at work filming the next season of his hit show.

Sharing the affectionate post for her dad hours before Father's Day in the UK, Emily wrote in the caption: '@prostatecanceruk @jeremyclarkson [blue heart emoji]'.

Emily cuddled up to her father in the black and white image as they both clutched drinks at a formal occasion they had attended together.

She also posted a quote from Jeremy urging others to get checked, which read: 'This is why I have to say to everybody who's reading this, please, please, go and get checked. It's not uncomfortable, it's not undignified. And it's a no-brainer. I did, and that's why I'm sitting here talking to you'.

Jeremy Clarkson's daughter Emily posted a sweet photograph with her father after he revealed he is now in remission following his prostate cancer diagnosis

She also posted a quote from Jeremy urging others to get checked, which read: 'This is why I have to say to everybody who's reading this, please, please, go and get checked. It's not uncomfortable, it's not undignified. And it's a no-brainer. I did, and that's why I'm sitting here talking to you'

Jeremy has highlighted how his early diagnosis after getting checked has been pivotal in treating the cancer. 

n a video, Jeremy expressed: “So, a bit of a year. But I am delighted to tell you that season 6 of Clarkson’s Farm is currently being filmed.

“It’s in production. And that’s particularly good news for me because, well if you know, you know, and if you don’t know, you need to watch season five,” he said before walking away.

The post was captioned: “Delighted to confirm that Series 6 of Clarkson’s Farm is in production.”

Fans flocked to the comments section to share their excitement about the renewal of their favourite show.

Jeremy Clarkson has said that he is now in remission after revealing last week that he had been battling 'aggressive' prostate cancer. 

In the series five finale of Clarkson's Farm, Jeremy, 66, revealed he had been diagnosed and had to undergo treatment for a malignant tumour in his prostate last August.

The final episode concluded with the presenter telling viewers: 'If this is all successful I'll see you for season six and if it isn't I won't. Take care everyone.' 

He revealed on the series, filmed from late 2024 to September 2025, how he had been diagnosed in May last year, and told farm pal Kaleb Cooper that 10 per cent of his prostate 'where the cancer is' is 'dead'. 

He began treatment and underwent an operation in August, before being rushed back to hospital in dramatic scenes which marked the end of the series. 

But now in a new interview he has spoken about how he is moving on with life now he is in remission.

Jeremy has said that he is now in remission after revealing last week that he had been battling 'aggressive' prostate cancer

In the series five finale of Clarkson's Farm, Jeremy revealed he had been diagnosed and had to undergo treatment for a malignant tumour in his prostate last August

He told The Times: 'I am without a doubt, officially, the world's luckiest man. It was an aggressive type of cancer. It could have spread, it could have gone into the pancreas, it could have gone anywhere, and that would have been trouble.

'This is why I have to say to everybody who's reading this, please, please, please go and get checked. It's not uncomfortable, it's not undignified. And it's a no-brainer. 

'I did, and that's why I'm sitting here talking to you 11 months down the line. I've seen so many people die of cancer. It doesn't bear thinking about what it must be like to live knowing that an illness is going to kill you.'

A follow-up PSA test two months ago revealed no indication of cancer and now he is officially in remission.

He also issued an update on his Instagram account on Saturday night, telling his followers: 'Hello there! Now the more observant among you will notice that I'm not dead...

'And I'm not just not dead, I'm perfectly fine. And the reason that I am fine is because the doctors caught the prostate cancer early and they caught it early because I got tested.

'And I know a lot of you will think you don't want to get tested but it's just a blood test these days. And if you go to your doctor and they say you don't have any symptoms and you're not in a high risk category then just lie. Say that you have to get up 32 times in the night for a wee.

'Because thousands of man die every year in the UK from prostate cancer. Don't be one of them. Get tested.' 

Earlier this week it was revealed that Jeremy is back filming series six of Clarkson's Farm. 

Fans of the hit Amazon Prime show will be delighted to hear the presenter is back in front of the camera after the future of Clarkson's Farm was thrown into doubt by his diagnosis.

The presenter was seen with the Amazon Prime camera crew at Diddly Squat Farm last week as he hosted the UK arable trade show, Cereals. 

Joined by his team Kaleb, Charlie Ireland and girlfriend Lisa Hogan, Diddly Squat saw a record-breaking crowd of over 25,000 visitors turn up to the farm to take in the 650 industry exhibitors.

A source told The Sun: 'He made his way around the crowd stopping to chat with everyone. He was laughing and joking with other farmers – he even gave a speech.

'There were cameras and crew present filming the scenes.'

He also issued an update on his Instagram account on Saturday night, telling his followers: 'Hello there! Now the more observant among you will notice that I'm not dead...'

He added: 'And I'm not just not dead, I'm perfectly fine. And the reason that I am fine is because the doctors caught the prostate cancer early and they caught it early because I got tested'

The final episode concluded with the presenter telling viewers: 'If this is all successful I'll see you for season six and if it isn't I won't. Take care everyone' (seen with partner Lisa Hogan) 

He revealed on the series, filmed from late 2024 to September 2025, how he had been diagnosed in May last year, and told farm pal Kaleb Cooper that 10 per cent of his prostate 'where the cancer is' is 'dead'

After series five was filmed, Jeremy revealed season six had been commissioned in his Sunday Times column. 

He wrote: 'Season five will air this year and season six has been commissioned and will air in summer 2027.' 

Jeremy also said he will stop doing Clarkson's Farm when he has run out of ideas - with even a seventh series possible as he has two 'quite good' ideas for what to focus on in each series. 

Fans were moved to tears when Jeremy shared his diagnosis in the final two episodes of the fifth season of Clarkson's Farm.

Clarkson was talking about plans for the upcoming harvest with Kaleb and Charlie when the broadcaster dropped the bombshell news on them.

The father-of-three said he had been diagnosed with an 'aggressive' form of cancer and would have to take time off during the harvest.

While telling Kaleb and Charlie the news, Clarkson said: 'I had a medical, you remember back in May. I disappeared off the other week and I had a biopsy and it is cancer and it's aggressive, but it's really early so the treatment will be, you know. 

'I was praying we could get the harvest done and then I could go and get some treatment but it's going to be slap bang in the middle.'

The farm faced a desperate race to harvest its barley and wheat before his treatment, with matters complicated by Kaleb's wife being due to give birth to the couple's third child. 

Clarkson hails early detection and intervention as the 'only reason there is any hope'.

'If I hadn't have got myself checked out and they hadn't caught the problem early this could well have been my last harvest. It's only because they did catch it early there's any hope. I'll be harvesting this farm for many, many years to come,' he said.

In a later scene, the presenter said he was given just six days notice ahead of his operation, which took place at a hospital in London on August 4. 

In scenes filmed the day before, Clarkson looked nervous as he and Lisa left the farm. 'I'll see you on the flip side,' he told Kaleb.

In what were originally the final scenes of the series, Clarkson tells Lisa, Kaleb, Charlie and Gerald: 'So we started the year and I had coronary heart disease and ended it with me with cancer.'

He continued: 'We can dwell as much as we like on all the bad things that have happened on the farm but I think it is better now at the end of the year to focus on things that have happened that are good.'

 When asked by Kaleb when they will know if the treatments have worked on the cancer, he replied: 'I don't know, I've got a blood test today, there'll be a blood test and then we'll know.

'Not for another few weeks. Come on cheer up, it probably did work.'

Clarkson revealed that filming had wrapped after the fireside chat, but matters changed after he was rushed back to hospital. The final episode cut to an ambulance with blue lights, and then the presenter in a hospital bed, where he reveals things haven't gone completely to plan.

He said: 'Some of the treatment has gone awry, let's say, I'm going to be here for a little while. I'm nil by mouth, I don't know what's going to happen.

'What I wanted to say was if this is all successful I'll see you for season six and if it isn't I won't. Take care everyone.'

In his new interview with The Times he told how the hiccup was caused by him resuming a course of tablets he had been taking for his earlier vascular and cardiac problems. 

He said: 'That was horrific and it was all my own fault. I'd been on drugs for heart issues and I had to come off them during the cancer treatment. Two or three weeks after the cancer operation, I thought I'd better put myself back on those blood thinners. Big mistake, huge.'

It resulted in the emergency dash to the hospital for another procedure to sort things out which he has described as 'spectacularly painful'.

- CHARLOTTE DEAN

FIFA WORLD CUP: GERMANY INTO KNOCKOUT ROUNDS AS NETHERLANDS AND JAPAN WIN

The Netherlands moved closer to qualification with a 5-1 win over Sweden, while Japan beat Tunisia 4-0 in the 1,000th World Cup match.

Undav came off the bench to rescue Germany, scoring the equaliser in the 68th minute before calmly netting the winner deep into stoppage time in Toronto. Getty Images

GERMANY reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 2014 with a 2-1 comeback win over Ivory Coast on Saturday, while Curacao claimed their first-ever World Cup point after holding Ecuador to a goalless draw.

Substitute Deniz Undav scored twice for Germany, including the winner in the fourth minute of stoppage time, to send Julian Nagelsmann's side into the last 32. Curacao's 0-0 draw later in the day also ensured Germany finished top of Group E with one game remaining.

The Netherlands moved closer to qualification with a 5-1 win over Sweden, while Japan beat Tunisia 4-0 in the 1,000th World Cup match. On Sunday, Spain will look to bounce back from their opening draw when they face Saudi Arabia.

Undav came off the bench to rescue Germany, scoring the equaliser in the 68th minute before calmly netting the winner deep into stoppage time in Toronto.

The result sends Germany into the knockout rounds for the first time since 2014 after first-round exits in the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.

"This is exactly what we hoped for and I'm very happy for my team," Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said.

Germany's victory was followed by Curacao's surprise 0-0 draw with Ecuador in Kansas City. Curacao, the smallest nation by population ever to qualify for the World Cup, with around 160,000 inhabitants, earned their first-ever point at the tournament.

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The result confirmed Germany as Group E winners with a match to spare.

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made a record 15 saves, the most ever in a World Cup game not involving extra time, to help his side secure the draw.

Dutch Crush Sweden

In Houston, the Netherlands strengthened their chances of reaching the knockout stage with a 5-1 win over Sweden.

Sweden, who opened Group F with a 5-1 victory over Tunisia, knew a win would seal qualification.

Instead, Graham Potter's side fell behind early as Sunderland's Brian Brobbey scored twice in the opening 17 minutes.

Liverpool's Cody Gakpo added two more goals in the first nine minutes of the second half to make it 4-0 before Anthony Elanga scored Sweden's only goal.

Crysencio Summerville completed the scoring in the 89th minute.

The Netherlands, who drew 2-2 with Japan in their opening match, now have four points and a plus-four goal difference, which is almost certain to be enough to secure a place in the last 32 of the expanded 48-team tournament.

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Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman praised his team's display.

"If you look further at the goals we scored, that will cause fear among opponents," Koeman said. "The way those goals came about, in transition with a lot of pace and a lot of quality, we can be incredibly dangerous."

It was the first time Sweden had conceded five goals in a World Cup match since losing 5-2 to Brazil in the 1958 final.

Japan Mark 1,000th World Cup Game

Japan celebrated the 1,000th match in World Cup history with a 4-0 victory over Tunisia in Monterrey, Mexico.

After drawing 2-2 with the Netherlands in their opening match, Japan moved level with the Dutch on four points following a dominant display against Tunisia, who rarely threatened.

Daichi Kamada, Ayase Ueda, who scored twice, and Junya Ito were on target as the Blue Samurai left Tunisia facing elimination.

On Sunday, European champions Spain will try to recover from their opening draw with Cape Verde when they face Saudi Arabia.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his players had responded to the criticism following that result.

Teenager Lamine Yamal made only a second-half substitute appearance after returning from injury as Cape Verde, an African archipelago with a population of just over 500,000, secured a draw.

"This generation of footballers is highly competitive and really fired up... It's going to be a completely different story (on Sunday)," De la Fuente said in his pre-match press conference.

- Eastern Eye

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FIM STEWARDS REJECT APRILIA APPEAL FOR.MARCO BEZZECCHI BRNO MOTOGP BAN

The FIM Appeal Stewards have dismissed an appeal from Aprilia in relation to the suspension of Marco Bezzecchi from the Czech MotoGP.

Marco Bezzecchi, 2026 MotoGP Czech Grand Prix, pit box. Credit: Gold and Goose.
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An appeal lodged by Aprilia against the suspension of Marco Bezzecchi from the Brno MotoGP has been rejected by the FIM MotoGP Stewards panel.

The decision to suspend Marco Bezzecchi was announced by the FIM MotoGP Stewards panel as a result of an investigation into an incident which occurred after Bezzecchi crashed out of the Sprint at Brno, as the Italian pushed and struck a marshal who was trying to recover his bike.

An appeal was lodged by Aprilia shortly after the suspension was announced at 19:52 local time in Brno. The appeal hearings were held between 20:05 and 20:37 and involved Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola, Aprilia Racing team manager Paolo Bonora, and Simon Crafar, Tamara Matko, and Andres Somolinos from the MotoGP Stewards panel.

Marco Bezzecchi, 2026 Brno MotoGP.
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A statement released from stewards confirmed the rejection of the appeal and the upholding of the suspension of Bezzecchi from the Czech Grand Prix.

The reasoning given by the FIM MotoGP Stewards for the rejection of the appeal is as follows.

“The FIM Appeal Stewards have carefully considered the submissions made on behalf of the rider and the evidence presented, including video footage, official reports and the circumstances surrounding the incident,” a statement from the stewards reads.

“Whilst the Appeal Stewards recognise that riders involved in accidents may experience frustration, disappointment and heightened emotion immediately following an accident, such circumstances cannot excuse or justify physical aggression directed towards circuit personnel performing their official duties.

“Circuit marshals and other safety officials are fundamental to the safe conduct of motorcycle sport. They operate in hazardous environments, often placing themselves in close proximity to moving motorcycles and other dangers in order to protect competitors and facilitate the safe continuation of the event. The sport relies on these officials carrying out their responsibilities without fear of intimidation, abuse, or physical assault.

Marco Bezzecchi, 2026 Brno MotoGP.
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“The principles of sporting conduct require all participants to treat officials, marshals, and volunteers with respect at all times. Any physical contact of an aggressive nature towards a circuit safety official represents a serious departure from those standards and undermines the mutual trust and respect upon which the safe operation of the Championship depends.

“The Appeal Stewards consider it particularly significant that the individuals involved were marshals actively engaged in the recovery of the rider's machine following an accident. Such personnel were acting solely in the interests of rider safety, event safety, and the orderly conduct of the competition.

Marco Bezzecchi, 2026 Brno MotoGP.
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“Physical aggression towards marshals is wholly unacceptable in professional motorsport and cannot be tolerated regardless of the circumstances leading to the incident. Failure to respond appropriately to such conduct would risk sending the wrong message to competitors throughout the Championship and would be inconsistent with the governing body's obligation to protect officials, volunteers, and workers who contribute to the sport.

“Having regard to the seriousness of the conduct, the status of the persons involved as circuit safety officials, the need to uphold proper standards of behavior, and the need for both specific and general deterrence, the Appeal Stewards are satisfied that the Stewards Panel was entitled to conclude that the rider's actions constituted an action prejudicial to the interests of the sport.

“The Appeal Stewards further conclude that the sanction imposed is proportionate to the seriousness of the infringement and falls within the reasonable range of penalties available to the Stewards Panel. Accordingly, the appeal is rejected and the original decision is upheld in its entirety.”

- Alex Whitworth

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PARAGUAY'S MIGUEL ALMIRON GETS FIRST WORLD CUP RED CARD UNDER NEW FIFA RULE

 

Miguel Almiron remonstrates with referee Ivan Barton
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Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron has become the first player to be issued a red card at the World Cup for covering his mouth, under a new rule from Fifa.

The infraction came during first-half stoppage time as Paraguay played Turkey, with Almiron and defender Mert Mulder exchanging words on the pitch following a foul.

Almiron covered his mouth while saying something to Mulder, who immediately appealed to referee Ivan Barton for punishment.

A new law passed by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in April states that "any player covering their mouth in a confrontational situation with an opponent may be sanctioned with a red card".

Barton reviewed the video and quickly ruled that Almiron should be sent off

Fifa president Gianni Infantino pushed for the new rule after Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni tried to hide verbal insults towards Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior in a Champions League game earlier this year.

The IFAB said it was approving the rule in a bid to address discriminatory and inappropriate behaviour in football.

Paraguay were leading 1-0 at the time, and managed to hold on for the win despite playing a man down for the entire second half.

After the game, Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro said Almiron had apologised to his team for his mistake and told him his absence brought out the “fighting spirit” of the team.

The red card means Almiron will miss the side's final group stage match against Australia with second place in Group D on the line.

"He knew about the situation he had left his teammates in with his actions. It happened and it happened," Alfaro said.

This is the second time in two games at the World Cup that Almiron has been carded under a new rule in place this year.

He got a yellow card in the side's opening match against the United States after video review overturned a yellow card issued to Tim Ream and gave it to Almiron instead for diving.

This year's World Cup has also already seen more red cards than in the two tournaments previous, with six given to players so far - and Qatar receiving two in the same game.

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THE TRUE STORY OF SIMBA WHEN THEY WERE AWARDED THE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AT THE TABLE, WHEN YANGA REFUSED TO COME TO THE FIELD IN 1965

In the picture, it is 1965 at Ilala Stadium (now Karume), and it is the National Championship Final between the traditional rivals Sunderland (now Simba SC) against Yanga SC. But the match did not reach its conclusion in the usual way.

In the 80th minute, with Yanga leading by one goal, a major commotion broke out on the field. The referee was forced to stop the match right there, and it was ordered that the match be replayed on another day. Yanga did not show up…

The football authorities awarded Simba the championship and the trophy, not by the power of the feet, but by a committee decision.

This photo is a memory of that replay day when Sunderland arrived but Yanga did not appear:

Standing from left: Adam Athuman, Hamisi Kilomoni, Gilbert Mahinya, Kibwana, Kibunzi, Kimimbi, Haji Lesso, Mustafa Choteka and Fikirini. Crouching from left: Arthur Mwambeta, Durban, Mbaraka (Gentula), Salum, Hatibu Mtoto, Luando and Ali Kajo.

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THE 1977 TANZANIAN NATIONAL BOXING TEAM AND THEIR LEADERS, ALONG WITH SPORTS COUNCIL OFFICIALS

 

It was at Dar es Salaam Airport in 1977, when the Tanzania National Boxing Team was returning from a competition in Ethiopia, having arrived home with honor around their necks.

In the top row stands Titus Simba (fifth from the left at the back), the National Heavyweight Champion, a boxer whose fists were a weapon of the nation. When this photo was taken, it was not known that this would be his last journey representing Tanzania on international stages. The late Simba left us too soon, but he left an indelible mark in the history of our sports.

Kneeling in front from the right are Ahmed Tesha, Emmanuel Mlundwa, Lucas Msomba, Rashid Mohamed, Habib Kinyogoli, and Bakari Kitivu (who did not go on this trip).

Behind them stand the leaders and pillars of boxing in the country: Coach William Majwala, Vice President of the Tanzania Amateur Boxing Association (TABA) Mzee Pazzi, Chairman of TABA and international referee Salim Seif Nkamba, Secretary General of TABA and international referee Narcis Tarimo, Elias Sulus (from BMT), William Lyimo, Alois Nyuti, and Dr. Kisambale.

Nearly 50 years have passed and many of them have gone ahead to the hereafter, but this photo remains evidence that Tanzania was at the top in boxing even back in the day.

- Emmanuel Mlundwa

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