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Man City to Pay Mendy ‘Majority’ of Unpaid Wages

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6 months ago

November 6, 2024

Former Manchester City defender, Benjamin Mendy will receive “majority of his unpaid salary” from the Premier League club as ruled by a judge.

The France international who was charged with rape and sexual assault in August 2021 had taken City to an employment tribunal to claim about £11m before tax in unpaid wages after he was suspended without pay from September 2021 until he left the club in June 2023.

Judge Joanne Dunlop ruled that City were entitled to withhold Mendy’s salary for the periods he was in custody, which amounted to about five of the 22 months he was not paid.

A Football Association suspension meant Mendy was unable to fulfil his contractual obligations when not in custody and the judge said City were not entitled to withhold his pay during this time.

“The fact that Mr Mendy’s contract contained no provision permitting the club to withhold wages where an FA suspension and/or bail conditions prevented the player from performing his obligations was an important part of the reason for this decision,” a summary judgement read.
“The result of this decision is that Mr Mendy will be entitled to receive the majority of his unpaid salary, although not all of it.”

Mendy’s basic wage was £6 million a year.

In the judgement, Judge Joanne Dunlop said, “I found that Mr Mendy was “ready and willing” to work during the non-custody periods, and was prevented from doing so by impediments (the FA suspension and bail conditions) which were unavoidable or involuntary on his part.”

She said the amount Mendy will receive will be calculated between the two parties or, at a future hearing if it cannot be agreed.

Mendy joined City from Monaco in a £52m deal in 2017 and won the Premier League in 2018, 2019 and 2021.
His final appearance for the club was on 15 August 2021.

Mendy, who left City when his contract expired, currently plays for French side Lorient.

He was remanded in custody for five months before being released on bail in January 2022.

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Osimhen Hails Remo Stars with N10m Gift

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32 minutes ago

April 30, 2025

Samson Adeyanju

By Njoku Chijioke

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has gifted Remo Stars a whopping ten million naira following their historic triumph in the Nigeria Professional Football League.

The Napoli forward praised the team’s resilience and excellence, noting that their title win marked a turning point in Nigerian club football.

His cash reward is both a token of admiration and a morale booster for the victorious squad.

Remo Stars’ NPFL win is the club’s first major league title, a feat that has drawn praise across the football community.

Osimhen, known for his patriotism and passion for grassroots development, said the gesture was his way of celebrating the club’s hard work and inspiring other young teams to dream big.

The club has expressed gratitude for the unexpected support, describing it as a timely encouragement as they prepare for continental competitions.

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Flying Eagles Land in Cairo for U20 Showdown

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17 hours ago

April 29, 2025

Samson Adeyanju

By Njoku Chijioke

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have touched down in Cairo ahead of their campaign at the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations, receiving a warm welcome from the Confederation of African Football at the Jewel Sports City Hotel.

The team was officially briefed by CAF officials on tournament protocols as they settled into their base to fine tune preparations for their crucial opener against Tunisia.

The high-stakes clash will be held at the June 30 Air Defence Stadium in Cairo this Thursday, with kick off slated for 4 pm Nigerian time.

With national pride and continental glory on the line, expectations are high as the seven time champions aim to begin their journey with a strong statement.

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Rüdiger Out of Season After Knee Surgery Blow

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21 hours ago

April 29, 2025

Samson Adeyanju

By Adenike Lawal

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, dealing a heavy blow to the club’s LaLiga title hopes and his national team ambitions.

The 32-year-old German international had the procedure on Tuesday under the care of Dr. Manuel Leyes, with the club confirming a two-month recovery period.

This rules him out of Madrid’s final five league matches and throws his participation in the upcoming Club World Cup and Nations League into doubt.

Rüdiger sustained the injury during last weekend’s heated Copa del Rey final loss to rivals Barcelona. Despite playing through intense pain, he was later sent off for throwing an object in protest.

In a heartfelt apology, he admitted his actions were unjustified and revealed he had been struggling with knee pain for over seven months.

“Now I am finally pain free,” Rüdiger posted on Instagram. “The surgery went well. I will take it one week at a time and fight to return for the Club World Cup.”

His absence worsens Real Madrid’s injury crisis, with Éder Militão, Dani Carvajal, Ferland Mendy, and Eduardo Camavinga also sidelined.

Madrid, currently trailing Barcelona by four points, faces Celta Vigo next before a decisive El Clásico showdown.

The Spanish football federation is still reviewing disciplinary action against Rüdiger, but with his recovery already underway, any suspension may have little effect this term.