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Nigeria vs Czech Republic: Super Eagles preparing for the World Cup with friendly final

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After the defeat against England, the Super Eagles play their last friendly against the Czech Republic at the Rudolf Tonn Stadium, Austria. The weekend game at Wembley Stadium revealed major problems that Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr hopes to have resolved when they face the Czechs today. Czech did not qualify for the World Cup in Russia after they finished third behind Germany and Northern Ireland in their qualifying group for the World Cup. Karel Jarolim could parade against Patrick Schick, of AS Roma, in his lineup after having played in the 4-0 loss to Australia in his last week. Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will play in the match against the Czechs after missing the game against England. John Ogu, who was impressive when he came on the break, is also ready to start instead of Ogenyi Onazi at the base of midfield. The match starts at 2 p.m. Nigeria will play their first group game against Croatia on June 16 in Kaliningrad. Possible Nigeria XI vs. Czech Republic...

Trump dismisses an assistant who jokes about the "dying" war hero John McCain

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Donald Trump fired an assistant who said that Sen. John McCain's opposition to a presidential candidate did not matter because "he is dying anyway," the White House announced on Tuesday. The White House was shaken by bipartisan fury over the remark attributed to Kelly Sadler in May. "Kelly Sadler is no longer employed in the Executive Office of the President," said a brief statement by White House deputy spokesman Raj Shah. McCain, 81, had indicated he opposed the nomination of now-appointed CIA director Gina Haspel for her role in the enhanced interrogation techniques under President George W. Bush. The Arizona senator, who was held prisoner and tortured during the Vietnam War, is fighting brain cancer. CNN had quoted a White House official as saying that Sadler, speaking at a staff meeting, understood the comment as a joke, but that it failed. Another extraordinary attack on McCain that shocked Washington occurred around the same time as a fellow vet...

Lady Gaga Stops Her Concert in Connecticut to Help a Bleeding Fan in the Crowd

Lady Gaga stopped her concert to make sure one of her Little Monsters felt good. The 31-year-old pop superstar performed on her Joanne World Tour on Saturday night (November 11) when she noticed an injured fan in Uncasville, Connecticut. PHOTOS: Check out the latest photos of Lady Gaga "Are you okay? Will you stay? Do you need extra help? Do you need a paramedic?" Gaga asked. "I'm so sorry that they hit you in the face and you're bleeding, we'll make sure you're okay, okay? Gaga waited several more minutes for her to receive medical attention before resuming the program, and then dedicated a performance of "Paparazzi" to the admirer, who reportedly received a backstage pass later. "What we all need to remember is that there are some things that are more important than showing the business," Gaga explained to the audience.