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[Jude Bela @realJudebela]

And now, the episode you’ve all been waiting for. My fellow Nigerians, behold, Emi lo kan.

#powerandplunder16

[David @undervalu]

He never played professional football. He started running clubs at 21.

Then he built a Champions League team at little @sampdoria , won seven straight titles at @juventusfc and ended a trophy drought at @Inter

Giuseppe Marotta is the greatest recruiter of managers and players in modern Italian football.

A thread.

[Bayoolat @bayoreadone]

@ThePenguinBTC This was well explained. Thanks for the breakdown

[Bayoolat @bayoreadone]

@Buchi_Laba That's not the total inter is receiving. The 15m is just for the position they eventually finished on the log. However, the total money they will be receiving for winning the league will be in the same region as that of wolves.

[ibukun' oluwadamilola @ibukun_dami]

Lagos is not expensive but inefficient. Residents pay hidden taxes daily through:
• Traffic
• Fuel
• Generator costs
• Poor transport
• Housing shortages
• Water access
• Delayed approvals
• Weak infrastructure

In functional cities, systems reduce personal cost. In Lagos, individuals privately fund what public systems should provide.

-A 2-hour meeting can become a 7-hour exercise because of movement alone.
-A business spends more on diesel than expansion.
-Workers live far from economic hubs because housing near jobs is unaffordable.

This is not just inconvenience. It is economic inefficiency. The future of Lagos is not about more luxury towers. It is about:
• Mass transit
• Stable power
• Efficient zoning
• Affordable housing
• Digitised governance
• Reduced friction
The most successful cities are not merely expensive.
They are productive.

Lagos has the energy to become one of them. But efficiency must become infrastructure policy.

#Lagos #UrbanPlanning #RealEstate #Nigeria #Infrastructure #Housing #SmartCities #BuiltEnvironment

@vangeorgh @Arc_Adeku @ChiefArchitect_ @GRVlagos @sanwoolulagos @drobafemihamzat
@Arcfunmi @UnkleAyo @Wizarab10

[ibukun' oluwadamilola @ibukun_dami]

Federico Dimarco: The Left-Sided Mezzala-Wingback Redefining Fullback Play 🧵

When we talk about fullbacks or wingbacks operating as the primary creative engines of elite European sides, the conversation usually centers on Trent Alexander-Arnold or prime Dani Alves.

It’s time to firmly add Inter Milan's Federico Dimarco to that exclusive echelon.

Capping off a historic campaign with a stunning free-kick against Bologna, securing the domestic double, and winning the Serie A MVP isn't just a great season but a tactical shift. Dimarco didn't just lead Italy in creativity; he broke the all-time Serie A single-season assist record for a defender.

Here is a tactical breakdown of how a left wingback became Inter's most dangerous playmaker.

1. The Inverted Blueprint: More Than a Touchline Hugger
Traditional wingbacks are valued for their engine, which includes bombing down the flank to cross from deep or hit the byline. Dimarco completely tears up that blueprint.

-The Inverted Playmaker
Under Christian Chivu’s fluid 3-5-2, Dimarco frequently rotates with the left central midfielder (the mezzala). He drifts into the half-spaces and central zones, effectively becoming a third central midfielder in possession.

-The "Left-Footed Trent" Effect
Like Trent or Dani Alves, Dimarco possesses rare, elite spatial vision. Because he can invert, his passing angles aren't limited by the touchline. He can pick out diagonal switches to the opposite flank or slice open low blocks with devastating through-balls from deep central areas.

2. Breaking the Serie A Assist Record
To break the assist record in a league historically defined by rigid defensive structures and disciplined low blocks is absurd. Dimarco managed this through sheer variety of delivery.

Unlike standard crossers who rely on volume, Dimarco’s output is highly calculated:
-The Whipped Low Cross
Hitting the corridor of uncertainty between the goalkeeper and the backline for arriving strikers like Lautaro Martínez.

-The Cutback from Deep
Recognizing when opposition defensive lines drop too quickly into their six-yard box, leaving a vacuum at the edge of the 18-yard area.

-The Transitional Long Ball
Triggering instant counters with first-time, half-volleyed long balls that bypass entire midfields.

3. The Bologna Free-Kick & Clutch Gene
Great players punctuate championship seasons with iconic moments. Dimarco’s breathtaking free-kick against Bologna was the definitive exclamation point on a domestic double-winning season.

Beyond the aesthetic beauty of the strike, it highlights his dead-ball dominance. When a team possesses a wingback who is simultaneously a top-tier open-play creator and an elite set-piece specialist, it forces the opposition into a defensive paradox. You cannot afford to foul near the box, yet you cannot drop too deep without risking him picking you apart in open play.

4. The MVP Reality
Federico Dimarco winning the Serie A MVP is a massive win for football purists. It proves that the modern game is no longer strictly dictated by traditional No. 10s or 30-goal strikers. In a system built on positional fluidity, a left-back with elite technical quality and a genius football IQ can rule the pitch.

He is no longer just an outlet; he is the system.

#FedericoDimarco #InterMilan #ForzaInter #SerieA #SerieAMVP #TacticalAnalysis #FootballTactics #Wingback #DaniAlves #TrentAlexanderArnold #Scudetto

@SerieA @Inter @SkySports @ESPNFC @BBCSport
@FOXSports @Marcotti @JamesHorncastle
@minakimes @Edwyeen @Okkeeeyy @akanbijamesoluz @olaolubanky292 @TheBoluSport
@dayveedtalks @kanyewest @JamesOlley @ochocinco

[ibukun' oluwadamilola @ibukun_dami]

🇮🇹 Tactical Breakdown: The 2025/26 Serie A Awards
The 2025/26 Serie A season awards have officially dropped, and they tell a profound story about where Italian football is tactically heading. This isn't just about individual brilliance; it’s a masterclass in modern tactical adaptation.

1.🛡️ The Flying Wing-Back: Federico Dimarco (MVP)
Giving the overall MVP to a wing-back or a left-sided wide center-back/wing-back hybrid is the ultimate nod to modern Interismo. Under Christian Chivu, modern Italian tactics have evolved past traditional catenaccio or basic possession templates. Dimarco winning MVP, backed by an astonishing 18assists proves that modern wide players are the primary playmakers. His ability to underlap into midfield, change the point of attack, and deliver world-class crossing while dropping into a back five out of possession is modern football personified.

2. 🏹 The Apex Predator: Lautaro Martínez (Best Striker)
El Toro’s 18-goal campaign to grab his third Scudetto (and second as captain) was a lesson in tactical efficiency. Lautaro doesn't just sit in the box. In Chivu’s 3-5-2, his role requires an intensive defensive work rate, pinning center-backs, and dropping into the half-spaces to let midfielders run past him. He’s the ultimate modern captain-striker.

3. Mile Svilar (Roma) — Best Goalkeeper 🧤
Under pressure or in high-line structures, modern managers need goalkeepers who are active sweepers and elite distributors. Svilar has matured into the complete prototype.

-Proactive Sweeping
Svilar’s positional intelligence allows Roma to commit their central defenders higher up the pitch during sustained possession phases. He effectively smothers transitional long balls before they materialize into high-value chances.

-Line-Breaking Distribution
He isn't just launching clearances; his ability to side-step pressing forwards and deliver fizzed, low passes directly into the midfield pivot completely alters how Roma bypasses first-phase presses.

4. Marco Palestra (Cagliari) — Best Defender 🛡️
Palestra's recognition at Cagliari highlights a massive trend in modern Italian backlines: the rise of the positionally ambiguous, highly aggressive defender who thrives in isolation.

-Deconstructing Winger Isolation
Playing in systems that demand defensive compactness, Palestra has mastered the art of "jockeying and squeezing." He minimizes spatial gaps, winning massive defensive duels without sacrificing his structural positioning.

-Vertical Progression
When Cagliari switches from a mid-block to an offensive shape, Palestra seamlessly transitions from a standard center-back constraint to a progressive carrying outlet, destabilizing the opponent's defensive orientation.

5. Nico Paz (Como) — Best Midfielder 🧠
Cesc Fàbregas’ Como 1907 has been the tactical darling of the season and Nico Paz is the crown jewel. Winning Best Midfielder from a newly stable side is an absurd testament to his spatial execution.

-Between-The-Lines Magnetism
Paz doesn't sit in a static midfield block. He hunts for pockets of space behind the opponent’s second line of pressure. His body orientation upon receiving the ball allows him to turn instantly and drive at backlines.

-The Creative Conduit
Whether executing delicate reverse passes or orchestrating swift lateral switches, Paz dictates the tempo of Como’s final-third sequences. He is the ultimate modern progressive playmaker; technical elegance mixed with rapid tactical decision-making.

6.💎 The Next Generation: Kenan Yıldız (Rising Star)
Winning the Best Under-23 award, the Juventus gem represents the shift toward dynamic, vertical internal playmakers. He isn't a rigid winger; his positioning in the half-spaces draws out defensive lines and introduces chaos. He represents the technical flair that Serie A is actively cultivating to break down low blocks.

🕊️ A Eulogy for Modern Calcio
Long gone are the days when Italian football was lazily dismissed as a slow, defensive graveyard of aging veterans.Look at this canvas. We are watching a renaissance of dynamic, high-pressing, fluid shape-shifting masterclasses. When a marauding wing-back captures the crown of Most Valuable Player, and a teenager with lightning in his boots wins the future, it signifies that Calcio has completed its evolution. It is sophisticated, it is breathtakingly modern, and it is still completely obsessed with the fine art of tactical control.Che bello. 🇮🇹✨

#SerieA #Calcio #Dimarco #Lautaro #Yildiz #TacticalAnalysis #Inter #Juventus #FootballTactics #SerieAAwards

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@FOXSports @Marcotti @JamesHorncastle @minakimes @Edwyeen @Okkeeeyy @akanbijamesoluz
@olaolubanky292 @TheBoluSport @dayveedtalks
@kanyewest @JamesOlley @ochocinco @genakhena

[Bayoolat @bayoreadone]

This is d major diff btw national nd club-side football. D former is mostly about who u trust to deliver for u. No room to take chances as there are not many matches so u stick to the team that as been delivering results for u.Also, it's not as tactically oriented as club-side ⚽

[TobyWrites @tobyasky]

DLF is similar to Deschamps, they stick to a winning team no matter who else is in form.

Deschamps does not even invite players primarily on form, once he's won with you, he can stick to you even if you're on the bench at your club.

Unai SImon has been poor this season, Raya and Joan Garcia have been way better but I assure you, Unai Simon will be starting.

DLF also seems to have something against Raya, the last game Spain played, Raya made an error that almost led to a goal, I think the camera showed his expression and he subbed Raya that same game for Joan Garcia.

This can be interpreted in two ways, either he was angry about that error, or he wanted to rotate.

That being said, DLF and Deschamps are very rigid, they'll die with their winning team. More like, "if its not broken, why should I change it?"

[Bayoolat @bayoreadone]

@israel_ajoje They employ the same format as the Belgian pro league

[Dougie Critchley @DougieCritchley]

Premier League disciples will have you believe that the only reason we can’t play this level of football is because our schedule is too intense and the players are too tired.

That might be a contributing factor, but I’m afraid we also have to acknowledge that, as much as I love players like Rice, Caicedo, Saka, Palmer, James, Semenyo etc… the list goes on… they just aren’t quite at the same level.

Which is fine, we’re talking about THE BEST players in the world.

But we as Premier League fans do have a tendency to overrate players playing in England, particularly if they’re English!

[Dougie Critchley @DougieCritchley]

Everyone is quite rightly giving Bruno Fernandes a lot of credit for his 19 Premier League assists so far this season.

Ignore the chat about set-pieces, anyone who has paid any attention to football this campaign will see their increasing importance.

But... Federico Dimarco's 17 league assists, a new Serie A record, from left wing-back, isn't being talked about nearly enough.

Marcelo, Alba, Robertson... we've seen some phenomenal attacking left-backs this century.

But their highest amount of League assists in a single season? Marcelo and Alba 10, Robertson 12...

Puts it into perspective just how extraordinary his season has been, especially coming off a brutal end to 24/25 with his side gunning for a treble, before ending up with nothing.... and Dimarco struggling in the latter stages of the Champions League.

Top work!

[Ororo😎 @McFlybowy]

He’s done this playmaking from the wingback, I have never seen a better Wingback than him in my life.

The way he crosses the ball, the way he times his passes, he’s also created the most chances and key passes in the league so it’s not just some Fluke numbers, he’s actually creating loads of chances.

[Bayoolat @bayoreadone]

Micheal Jackson is the celebrity of celebrities

[Tam Khan @Tamkhan]

People don’t understand how famous Michael Jackson was. Nobody else came close. He was known in every 3rd world country as well as the west. He couldn’t PA at nightclubs or restaurants like other celebs. No sitting court side at NBA games or ring side at boxing events. Why? Because fans would just cause chaos and shut the place down. People don’t understand that level of fame.

The whole world tuned in to watch the thriller premier, before social media and YouTube etc. He could sing, dance, choreograph, hardly did interviews, aura was another level, world leaders would ask to meet him. Roads shut down when he was staying at hotels etc.

Nobody before or since can compare, stop these lame comparisons. People used to faint when they saw him in person. It was insane and unheard of. There will only be one Michael Jackson and never again will we witness such talent and aura. Never.

[Bayoolat @bayoreadone]

@SkyFootball Why is everyone reporting this as something that happens for the first time. This happened few years back when Clermont foot were promoted to ligue 1.

[Bayoolat @bayoreadone]

@TouchlineX No. A female coach as once been appointed by a French club when they got promoted to ligue 1. This happened few years back. The club is Clermont foot

[The Kobeissi Letter @KobeissiLetter]

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Those not on X are receiving market-moving information on a delay.

Following the right accounts on X is quite literally a source of alpha in 2026.

[Jude Bela @realJudebela]

The goal of Africa shouldn’t be to have elections every 4 years. The goal should be industrialization. However we choose to get there should be OUR CHOICE and our main focus.

Holding elections every 4 years is not a sign of progress. Nigeria is a perfect case study here.

[Piyush Trades @piyush_trades]

Imagine you are a large fund manager with trillions of dollars.

The market is boring and mostly sideways, so you don’t have any opportunity.

Suddenly, you hear that Country A is planning to attack Country B.

You start shorting the entire market with billions of dollars.

Then you realize that in future while booking profits, you’ll need liquidity.

You ask Country A to hold the attack for two more days and carry it out on Saturday.

Country A says why should we listen to you?

You promise to give the supreme leader $2 Billion in black.

Country A agrees.

You take even more short positions on Friday.

Country A attacks Country B on Saturday, and panic is through the roof.

It’s the weekend, so the stock market is closed; hence, retailers are not shorting.

The market opens on Monday, and retailers rush to short sell.

You start squaring off and booking profits while retailers provide liquidity.

You end up making billions of dollars in profit over the weekend, doing nothing.

After two weeks, both Countries A and B halt the war due to unknown reasons

Now you wait for three more months and then ask countries A & & B to repeat the same process for endless profits.

I request you to connect the dots with the Iran–Israel war that has been going on for the last two years.

[Adam Summerton @adamsummerton]

No denying the performance of Serie A clubs in the CL has been poor this season, but there’s the danger of an overreaction about what it means.

A lot of very negative conclusions being made about a league that - it’s worth remembering - is 2nd only to the PL in terms of European performance over the last 5 seasons.

Atalanta, Fiorentina x2, Roma x2, and Inter x2 have all been to finals in that time.

Como are an emerging and well backed force - Milan will be back in Europe next season

This season we could focus on Napoli’s injury crisis, a rookie coach in charge at Inter etc - but whilst there are mitigating factors, they’ve undeniably underperformed.

There are much deeper problems like the blooding of young Italian players, stadium infrastructure etc

But this is not a league in crisis, or in serious decline imo - just as no one was saying it was perfect when things were going much better in Europe. Perspective needed.

[Adam Summerton @adamsummerton]

Lots of people queueing up to give Serie A a good kicking today. On this year’s CL performance not undeserved.

Of course it’s also true, and has been for a long time, that the league is far from perfect and has issues that need addressing.

If this season’s CL performance leads to some much needed changes then that’ll be a good thing.

However, the complete lack of nuance/perspective I see - particularly from those I suspect hardly ever watch a Serie A game, is daft.

One poor season used as evidence the league is in a terrible decline - yet no mention of the previous 5 years, during which time Serie A has only been outperformed by the PL.

Serie A has also produced brilliant titles races, with the league changing hands every year since 2020.

Non-traditional ‘big’ clubs like Atalanta, Bologna and Como are adding to the league’s strength depth at a time a traditional power house like Juve is struggling.

Roma x2, Fiorentina x2, Inter x2 and Atalanta have all been to European finals in recent years.

This isn’t the performance of a league on its knees, far from it - yet a problem for Serie A is that, in many people’s eyes, particularly those who don’t watch it regularly, it’s ultimately judged on its 90s, 00s self, something it can’t live up to in the current financial environment. Set up to fail in that respect.

Perspective doesn’t tend to get clicks in the same way embarrassment and decline do, but come on, let’s have a bit of balance