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Burton’s First Career Win At Daytona Sends Him To Playoffs
The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series regular season’s penultimate race at Daytona International Speedway was a thrilling, crash-filled event that saw Harrison Burton secure his first career Cup Series win and a spot in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. With multiple playoff positions up for grabs, the intensity was palpable, and Daytona did not disappoint.
Seven caution periods decimated nearly half of the field, including championship leaders Tyler Reddick, Chase Elliott, and Kyle Larson. Kyle Busch, searching for his first win of the year, led the thinned-out field in overtime, but Burton made a stunning pass on the final lap to take the checkered flag.
Burton’s emotional victory came with a poignant twist, as he will be leaving Wood Brothers Racing at the end of the season. His win marked the team’s 100th victory in their history, making it an unforgettable moment for Burton and his crew.
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“It’s been the hardest three years of my life and some of these guys’ lives,” Burton said, gesturing to his team. “To win in the way that we just did and beat the best in the business, Kyle Busch, across the line, it’s pretty fantastic.”
With three spots still remaining in contention, the regular season finale in Darlington promises to be an electrifying conclusion to the season. Will Burton’s momentum carry him through the playoffs, or will other drivers capitalize on the remaining opportunities? The NASCAR Cup Series continues to deliver heart-stopping action and unexpected twists.
Global superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has officially joined the YouTube community, expanding his already massive social media presence. With a surprise launch, Ronaldo’s channel has shattered records, amassing over a million subscribers within hours and reaching 10 million in just 24 hours, earning him the Golden YouTube Play Button.
Ronaldo’s channel offers a unique glimpse into his life, covering topics such as family, wellness, nutrition, and business. Fans can expect intimate videos showcasing his personal life, including his experiences with wife Georgina and his strategies for overcoming adversity.
The response from his fans has been overwhelming, with his channel boasting 14.2 million subscribers and 24.4 million views on just 19 videos in the past 24 hours. This milestone adds to Ronaldo’s impressive social media portfolio, with 112.5 million followers on X, 170 million on Facebook, and a record-breaking 636 million on Instagram.
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Ronaldo celebrated his achievement with a heartwarming video featuring his family, expressing gratitude to his fans for their support. As he continues to break records and push boundaries, one thing is clear – Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence on YouTube is one to watch.
Manchester United’s struggles persist as they succumb to a devastating 2-1 defeat to Brighton, courtesy of a 95th-minute winner from Joao Pedro. Despite a late equalizer from Amad Diallo, United’s defense was exposed once again, leaving manager Erik ten Hag facing mounting pressure.
The Red Devils’ porous defense, which was supposed to be bolstered by heavy spending in the transfer window, was caught napping as Pedro was given a free header to seal the win for Brighton. Ten Hag lamented his team’s “soft goals” and lack of protection, warning that they will continue to drop points if they don’t improve.
United looked to have snatched a point when Diallo’s deflected effort cancelled out Danny Welbeck’s first-half opener for Brighton. However, Brazilian forward Pedro was given acres of space to head in at the back post, leaving Ten Hag frustrated.
The Dutch manager blamed his side’s defending for the defeat, saying, “If you protect the goal like we do, then you drop points. We concede two soft goals where we should act better as a team. We have to be alive in such moments.”
The defeat puts the spotlight back on Ten Hag, who survived an internal review at the end of last season despite finishing eighth in the Premier League. United’s performances in their first two league matches of the new campaign have done little to suggest a marked improvement from last season.
Brighton, on the other hand, celebrated an emotional win for their 31-year-old boss Fabian Hurzeler, who made a dream home Premier League debut. Hurzeler praised his team’s attitude and belief, saying, “Winners in the last minute are always emotional. The most important thing for me is the attitude of the players; they always had the belief in each other.”
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The Seagulls took the lead on 32 minutes when Harry Maguire failed to cut out a dangerous cross, and Kaoru Mitoma rolled the ball back across goal for Welbeck to tap in for his 100th career goal. United thought they were level seconds later, but Marcus Rashford was denied by the offside flag.
Brighton dominated the second half, with James Milner having an effort cleared off the line by Diogo Dalot before Welbeck headed off the bar. United barely threatened until Diallo drove forward and found the net via a deflection. However, the turning point came when Joshua Zirkzee was ruled offside after a VAR review, denying United a second goal.
The decisive third goal came when Pedro easily pulled away from Scott McTominay and substitute Matthijs de Ligt to find the space to head back across Andre Onana into the far corner. The defeat leaves United with much to ponder, while Brighton celebrates a thrilling win.
The Nigeria Football Federation has described as “shocking and very sad” the death on Friday of former Nigeria international goalkeeper Christian Obi, in a ghastly automobile accident involving players and officials of his club, Heartland FC of Owerri in Okigwe, Imo State.
NFF President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, said: “We are still stunned and saddened by the report. Our hearts go out to the immediate family of Coach Christian Obi, his friends and relations, the Imo State Football Association, and the Imo State Government, owners of Heartland Football Club. While we await further reports on the accident, we commiserate with the Imo State Government on this unfortunate situation, and pray that Almighty God will grant the late Christian Obi eternal rest, and also pray that the injured regain good health speedily.”
Reports said Heartland FC players and officials were on their way to a pre-season tournament named after another Nigeria ex-international, in Abakaliki, before their bus ran into a stationary vehicle while trying to avoid an oncoming vehicle in Okigwe.
Christian Obi was a member of the Nigeria U20 team that won the bronze medals at the 1985 FIFA World Youth Championship (now FIFA U20 World Cup) in then Soviet Union, defeating the host nation on penalty shootout in the third-place match after scoreless regulation and extra time in Moscow. Though Obi was second-choice goalkeeper, he was thrown into action in the third-place match following injury to first-choice Aloysius Agu in the 0-2 defeat to Brazil in the semi-finals in Leningrad, and Obi’s heroics in saving three of the Soviet Union team’s penalty kicks handed Nigeria a 3-1 win in the shootout and first-ever podium finish in FIFA’s second most important tournament.
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Christian Obi was also part of Nigeria’s squad to the Men’s Football Tournament of the 1988 Olympics in Seoul.
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