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Players With Zero Red Card in Their Careers

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Players With Zero Red Card in Their Careers

Players With Zero Red Cards in Their Careers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sahara Weekly Reports For different breaches of the flow of ball play on the pitch, referees have different punishments for players who are found flouting rules and these are usually in the form of card bookings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

However, concerning the fact that some players have never been given a red card in their careers despite the longevity of their careers, there are 12 players in mind:

 

 

 

 

 

Players With Zero Red Card in Their Careers

Karim Benzema

 

 

The 2022 Ballon D’or Winner has never received a red card in his career despite his long days of playing at Real Madrid.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Players With Zero Red Card in Their Careers

Andreas Iniesta

 

 

 

 

This is not surprising considering the kind of personality Iniesta is known for.

 

 

 

 

 

Players With Zero Red Card in Their Careers

Phillip Lahm

 

 

 

 

 

The Bayern Munich legendary player did not receive any red cards throughout his active playing career.

 

 

 

 

 

Players With Zero Red Card in Their Careers

Raul Gonzalez

 

 

 

 

The Real Madrid legend didn’t receive any red card booking in the entirety of his career.

 

 

 

 

 

Players With Zero Red Card in Their Careers

Gary Lineker

 

 

 

 

Lineker is one of the few players who wasn’t booked a red card in their careers.

 

 

 

 

 

Players With Zero Red Card in Their Careers

Hernan Crespo

 

 

 

 

 

The former Chelsea forward player wasn’t booked red in his career.

 

 

 

 

 

Players With Zero Red Card in Their Careers

Michel Platini

 

 

 

 

The Italian Ballon D’or Winner’s name can’t be left out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sir Stanley Matthews

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stanley was one of the players in history not to have a red card booking.

 

 

 

 

 

Ryan Giggs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The English international I’d also not booked in his entire career as far as the red card is concerned.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pepe

 

 

 

 

 

This is appearing as a surprise to many people looking at how aggressive the Portuguese defender is concerning tackling and other roles on the pitch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joao Moutinho

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is another surprising one looking at the position the midfielder is playing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Damien Duff

 

 

 

 

 

The former Chelsea player was not booked red ever in his career

 

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Media Personality, J J Jabulani and siblings to celebrate mummy at 90

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Media guru and highly respected on air personality, Jọlaoluwa Afọlabi famously known as J.J Jabulani is holding an elaborate 90th years birthday bash for his mummy, Mama Maria Ibipeju Afọlabi.

The birthday bash is holding on Friday, 25th April, 2025 at No 1 Ebute Road, Unity hall, opposite Indomie house, Lau junction, Ibafo, Ogun state. Many eminent personalities and media guys are expected to grace the epoch-making event.

Mama Ibipeju is a big business woman that trades on kolanut and gold in the 80s, she’s married to the popular pastor of the C&S church world wide Most Senior Apostle Samson Ọlayiwola Afọlabi of the revered Odofin compound in IREE town,Boripe local government of Osun state .

Mama is blessed with so many children among them is the ace broadcaster and media owner , Afolabi Jolaoluwa jabulani who is the last born of the nonagenarian.

Mama has great love and passion for gospel music spurred her interest in the usage of ‘SHEKERE’ in praising God till this moment and this singular act earned her the nick name (Iya Sekere)

Media Personality, J J Jabulani and siblings to celebrate mummy at 90

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Nanakeme Precious Poweidou Begins European Journey with Bosnia’s Zvijezda Gradacac

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Nanakeme Precious Poweidou Begins European Journey with Bosnia’s Zvijezda Gradacac

Nanakeme Precious Poweidou Begins European Journey with Bosnia’s Zvijezda Gradacac

 

Rising Nigerian football talent Nanakeme Precious Poweidou has officially signed with Zvijezda Gradacac, a professional football club in Bosnia and Herzegovina, marking a significant step in what he calls “a journey, not a hundred-meter race.”

 

The promising player expressed his excitement and gratitude following the signing, saying, “It is not a hundred-meter race, but a journey… I’m looking forward to a great career by God’s grace.”

 

The move to Zvijezda Gradacac marks Poweidou’s first professional contract in Europe, a milestone that signals both the beginning of his international career and the realization of years of dedication, discipline, and hard work on the pitch.

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From Dumbbells to DMs: Nigerian Gyms Evolve into Social Hotspots

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The Gym Love Triangle: Fitness, Fashion, and Flirtation in Lagos

 

In the age of fitness influencers, athleisure fashion, and Instagram-worthy workouts, Nigeria’s gym culture is booming. But beneath the sculpted abs and protein shakes lies a more complicated narrative: the gym as a new social playground—and sometimes, a romantic battleground.

From Ikeja to Festac and down to the bustling gyms in Ajah, what was once a space solely for sweat and stamina has evolved into something of a social experiment.

“People are using gyms to hook up,” says Folarin Adekoya, a regular gym-goer in Ikeja. “Some women come in wearing provocative outfits, and it’s not just distracting—it raises questions about their intentions.”

While the body goals are still a priority for many, others are raising eyebrows—and smartphones—as selfies, flirtation, and full-blown relationships begin to rival reps and routines.

“I Came to Lift, Not to Love”

Jason Onwuka, who trains regularly in Festac, says he’s seen it all.

“You have people who are here more for the vibe than the workouts. They spend more time talking and laughing than lifting weights,” he told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

He admits, however, that as society grows more individualistic, gyms have emerged as safe, neutral grounds for forming new connections.

“People are lonely. The gym is now a space to find friends, romance, and a sense of belonging,” he said. “But at the end of the day, it’s on you to stay focused.”

“Indecent Dressing Could Get Girls Banned” – Teddy A Warns

The debate recently went viral when Teddy A, a former Big Brother Naija star, posted a video lamenting what he called “indecent dressing at the gym.”

“We don’t want them to start banning girls from gyms because of indecent dressing,” he said in a video that triggered a flurry of reactions online.

While some praised his candour, others blasted his remarks as misogynistic and controlling, igniting fresh debates over dress codes, freedom of expression, and the sexual politics of the gym floor.

Fitness Centre Managers Respond

A gym manager in Ajah, who requested anonymity, told NAN that they’ve had to lay down the law to maintain order and respect.

“We’ve introduced dress guidelines and behaviour protocols. Still, people come to mingle, and as long as no one’s workout is disrupted, we don’t interfere,” he said.

He admitted that while some gym-goers blur the lines, many—especially professional women—come solely for fitness.

“They wear functional gear. Not everyone’s here for attention,” he added.

A Culture in Transition

As Nigeria’s middle class expands and wellness trends grow, gyms are no longer just places to burn calories—they’re becoming microcosms of urban life, where health, identity, and social dynamics all intersect.

But the question remains: Are gyms still sacred spaces for self-improvement—or just another scene for subtle seduction?

For now, the battle between body goals and “boo goals” continues to play out between the dumbbells and the dance bikes, one rep—and one DM—at a time.

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