VICTOR OSIMHEN: "I used to send money to one of my childhood friends but one day he told me about a business he wants to start and needed financial support. I sent him €5k but he didn't appreciate it and even told me he read on news that I earned 1 million euros every week and he was expecting like €50k to start up this business. I was so mad that I wanted to reverse the transaction but I couldn't. That money €5k can only buy a pair of shoes in Europe but in Nigeria, it's a lot of money. Nobody sent me 1 dollar before I came to Europe, I hustle day and night, I sold bottle water on the street. People should learn to appreciate whatever they get as gifts not have this sense of entitlement."
When Thomas Tuchel signed with PSG in 2018, he settled into a beautiful house. He and his wife then hired a Filipino housemaid to take care of their home.
This lady didn’t count her hours and was always very professional and available for the Tuchel family. Over time, a bond was created and one day, Tuchel and his wife learned that if this woman worked hard, it was first and foremost to fund a heavy operation from one of her children's hearts.
Without even asking himself a question, Thomas Tuchel then decided to fully finance the operation. The operation went very well and the child was able to see the rest of his life with optimism. But that's not all.
As Tuchel was increasingly threatened with being sacked by PSG, he asked his maid, what her biggest dream in life is. She replied, she dreams of being able to return to the Philippines and build a house, where she would spend her old days with her family who she was missing a lot.
Thomas Tuchel was eventually sacked by PSG and later joined Chelsea but before leaving he didn't forget his cleaning lady and offered her a sumptuous villa in the Philippines where she lives now with her family.
Immense respect to Tuchel for this magnificent gesture. 👏
We are deeply saddened by the news of Dikembe Mutombo’s passing.
Dikembe was a proud and honorable man, who lived up to the definition of a word that became synonymous with his name – humanitarian. He used his many gifts and his platform to improve the lives of everyone he encountered, especially in his homeland of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and throughout Africa.
His passion for the game, its growth and the joy he brought to defense – including his undeniable presence and iconic ‘finger wag’ – made him a star on the court and with the fans around the globe.
I was fortunate to have been able to call him a friend. My family and I were beyond proud to have him represent the Hawks organization on and off the court. With his jersey in the rafters, his life and legacy will always be remembered in Atlanta.
On behalf of the entire Hawks organization, our thoughts, prayers and support are with Rose and their family at this difficult time.
- On behalf of Principal Owner Tony Ressler