Opara Anambra

Eat. Pray. Smile. Love
@abeg tag @nze_cheta

[Opara Anambra @call_me_cheta]

This is brilliant.

[Esther Umoh @EstherUmoh10]

Peter Obi is the right man for the job.
#Nigeria WillBeOK ria

[Kai Havertz @kaihavertz29]

Picking up where we left off 🏆

[Carl Jenkinson @carljenkinson]

Thank you to everyone who played a part in my journey, from my Charlton days as a kid through to my last time playing football at Bromley. From the age of 8 football has been my life, it’s given me a lot, and I have also given it a lot back. In fact I’ve given it everything.

It’s for that reason that I can write this looking back over my career with no regrets. Do I wish certain things went better? Without a doubt. A lot of things. I once scored an own goal from 30 yards out. I certainly wouldn’t mind deleting that from history. But were these bad or difficult moments ever because of a lack of effort? No. Like I said, I gave football everything. Everyday.

And I guess I’m writing this because I can see that’s getting lost a bit these days. I don’t know if it’s social media painting a certain picture of what a footballer looks like, but I want to be clear, behind the scenes these top players train like their life depends on it. Alexis Sánchez, wow. Every training session he trained like it was his last. The ones that don’t, they fall by the way side eventually. Even when they’re really, really good. I’ve seen it happen to too many young pros and scholars, trying to make a name in the game.

Apply yourself everyday, listen to your coaches and learn from the players who have already been where you want to get to. Because if you don’t make it, and it’s because you got carried away with yourself, it’ll be a heavy burden to carry later in life.

I suffered a lot with confidence throughout my career, which I found strange because my Dad always backs himself to the hilt. I saw loads of people, to try and unlock something within me and find that inner belief. “Take the chains off” Arsène Wenger would say to me. “I’m trying boss”, I would say to myself. But I’m certain it was that same insecurity that gave me the drive I have, that would make me run harder and train harder than everyone else. Ultimately that’s what gave me a career at the top level, because physically I was a machine and I took a lot of pride in that. Was the way I am a blessing or a curse for me? A bit of both I think. But you can only play the cards you’re dealt and try and make the best of them.

I’m writing all this because I hope some young players might read it. You guys have so much confidence these days! I wish I could nick some of it and take it back in time, but confidence without application and having that fire in your belly to improve everyday won’t get you far. I see less young players doing extras, working on their craft, doing extra running after training. Trust me, you won’t have a career if you neglect this aspect.

Try and find the sweetspot. That’s why I love guys like Bukayo Saka. He’s got that swagger, but you only need to listen to him in a post match interview to see he’s never lost his humility. Find the sweetspot.

Hopefully the above has some value to someone out there. I didn’t want to write the generic retirement ‘thanks for everything’ post as it seemed like a missed opportunity. Although of course I am very grateful to my friends, family, coaches, managers and of course the fans who have been with me on my journey. I’m looking forward to seeing what life has in store for me next.

Cheers,
Jenko

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

Back to a full complement ❤️

[JOKER @jok13037]

Now, This is content 😂😂

[David Raya Martin @daviidraya1]

⭐️World Champions ⭐️

[CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ @CBSSportsGolazo]

Declan Rice is the only English player with a goal and assist in a men's World Cup knockout stage game since 1966 😮‍💨

[Leandro Trossard @LTrossard]

To all the Arsenal fans, thank you for everything, from the bottom of my heart.

Once a Gunner, always a Gunner.

Leo

[MaziTundeEdnutfan @originalproflle]

This is the hostel of Government Girls Secondary School (GSS), Tafawa Balewa, Bauchistate. It currently has no roof, yet it is where the female students sleep.

[الدوري الإنجليزي™ @TrendEPL]

🚨🎥 مقطع اليةم بلا شك!

ـــــ لاعبو المنتخب الأرجنتيني يرفعون ليونيل ميسي عاليًا بعد الفوز و التأهل. 🔥

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

One month ago today...

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

Happy one-month anniversary since Arsenal became 25/26 Premier League champions 🏆

[Alhaji @yeankhar]

You know it’s very possible to consider PO as the best man for the job and not be a part of the Obidient movement or fooling yourself to hate the man because of this “fanbase”…you know right?

[The Athletic | Football @TheAthleticFC]

'I don’t know if people are surprised by Cristiano Ronaldo's struggle so far, but it is absolutely nothing new.

'Ronaldo made so little impact at Euro 2024 (no goals in five games) and even at the 2022 World Cup, where he scored one goal (a penalty against Ghana) in five appearances.

'The difference at the Euros was that he was at least getting chances. So far this afternoon he has barely had a sniff.' - @OliverKay

Portugal vs DR Congo live blog: https://t.co/HCVMLcoBfR

[ki 🇦🇷 @ejf249]

molina escribiendo el apellido de la mamá abajo con lapicera para que no se enoje jsjsjsjs TIPAZO

[Killa 🌺 @KillaKreww]

Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland was NOT having it when rival Man United & Arsenal fans kept TRASH-TALKING him & calling him LAZY to Youtuber John Nellis so Haaland confronted them and they all instantly switched up 💀🤣👀

“He doesn’t strike me as a man that got punch power… If I get a sweep onto the nose, he’s toast”

“He’s a bit of a melter”

“He doesn’t have to run a lot, maybe a few sprints… I much prefer athletic players… I’d go for Haaland as laziest in the league.”

[Opara Anambra @call_me_cheta]

@ZohranKMamdani Brilliant

[Zohran Kwame Mamdani @ZohranKMamdani]

“Why argue with an Arsenal fan when you can just wait?” We waited. We won. We are champions of England - and we are just one game away from being crowned champions of Europe. Read my piece on what Arsenal means to me here: https://t.co/J6cg388mRH

[LIVELY @mc_lively_]

Guys don’t argue with anybody….just send them this video😂😂