Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, known as Lumumba Vea, gained fame during the Africa Cup of Nations for posing as a statue of Congo’s assassinated independence leader Patrice Lumumba for the entirety of games
Lumumba was an activist who helped to end Belgium’s colonial rule over Congo in 1960. He became the newly independent country’s first prime minister and was seen as one of Africa’s most promising leaders, but he was assassinated within a year during a struggle against a Belgian-backed secessionist movement in the mineral-rich Katanga region.
A Belgian court in March ordered a 93-year-old former diplomat to stand trial for the slaying. Etienne Davignon, who previously denied wrongdoing, is the last living among 10 Belgians suspected of involvement in the killing and has been charged with “participation in war crimes” for his role in the “unlawful detention and transfer” of Lumumba.
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Our condolences to the family and friends of Mohamed Lamine Benredouane 🇩🇿🇨🇦 who was killed in the line of duty yesterday in Montreal 🤲
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Norwegian supporters, who have often made headlines at the #2026WorldCup, also showed strong support for Palestine during the World Cup qualifier against Israel.
The proceeds from the match, which #Norway won 5-0, were donated by the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) to humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza.
Yesterday’s training session showed exactly where we’re at as a club. Clean execution, competitive energy, and two free kick moments that highlight the growth in this group.
Iron City FC isn’t just preparing for games — we’re building habits, identity, and discipline every time
Training from yesterday: sharp touches, pressure moments, and two free kicks that speak for themselves. Iron City FC is building standards in every session — no shortcuts, no noise, just work. Street DNA. Warrior Energy.
Training from yesterday: sharp touches, pressure moments, and two free kicks that speak for themselves. Iron City FC is building standards in every session — no shortcuts, no noise, just work. Street DNA. Warrior Energy.
Football doing what it was meant to do — bring people together, Wilkinsburg energy reaching across the world is a good thing. Dead Air got the real stories respect always, we understand this bigger than sport it’s humanity. 🤞🏿
Dead Air 412: Pittsburgh to South Lebanon — Kick for Lebanon unites football & community in solidarity for displaced families. No borders, just the pitch. Donate rmlpgh. Info via masar.movement bio. All on Instagram
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A record-breaking day for @Cristiano 👏
✅ First player to score at six @FIFAWorldCup tournaments
✅ Highest FIFA World Cup goalscorer in Portugal’s history