Chelsea reportedly risk facing ghosts of its past as new investigations over its transfer moves for Willian and Samuel Eto’o under the former ownership of Roman Abramovich comes into light.

In a startling development, the Premier League is contemplating the possibility of deducting points from Chelsea Football Club following the club’s self-reporting of alleged undisclosed payments associated with the transfers of Willian and Samuel Eto’o.

This revelation has triggered an inquiry into potential financial breaches at Stamford Bridge.

Interestingly, it was the Todd Boehly consortium, the new owners who assumed control of Chelsea in May 2022, who reported these controversial deals to the league authorities.

Their acquisition of the club came on the heels of the UK government imposing sanctions on former owner Roman Abramovich in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Previously, Chelsea faced a fine of £8.6 million from UEFA for submitting “incomplete financial information” spanning from 2012 to 2019.

However, recent reports from The Times suggest that the situation may worsen as the transfers of Willian and Eto’o, who joined Chelsea from Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala in August 2013, are now under intense scrutiny.

Financial records have raised concerns, indicating that payments were made by Chelsea to offshore companies and “Russian entities,” separate from any standard transfer fees.

Notably, Willian was secured for a reported £30 million from Anzhi, while Eto’o arrived at Chelsea on a free transfer. Importantly, there is no implication that either player had knowledge of these concealed payments.

Nigeria’s beloved Nollywood actress, Ruth Kadiri, recently reached out to her vast legion of fans and followers for assistance as she grapples with a potentially fraudulent business deal.

In a candid social media post, the talented actress recounted her ordeal, shedding light on her frustrating experience in dealing with a company she believes may be attempting to defraud her of her hard-earned money.

Ruth Kadiri shared her story, revealing that she had engaged in a business transaction with a manufacturer of body shapers and waist trainers.

Despite her numerous attempts to receive the products she had ordered, they were never delivered to her. The situation left her deeply disappointed and disheartened, especially in the challenging economic climate of the country.

In her plea to the company, Kadiri implored them to either fulfill the delivery of the merchandise or refund her money.

She expressed her frustration and sadness at becoming the target of potential scammers, emphasizing the growing difficulty in establishing trust in today’s world. To her dismay, none of her attempts at communication with the company were met with a response.

Taking to her social media platform, Ruth Kadiri sought assistance from her dedicated fans and supporters in the hopes of recovering her funds.

Along with a receipt indicating the transfer she made to the company, she wrote:

“Pls help me beg them to deliver my product or refund me! The economy is hard o! Jesu! No responding to my messages anymore!!!! ‘Trust is hard these days o.’”

A predictable conclusion it is for the 2023 Ballon d’Or awards as the world’s favorite Argentine and all time football Great, Lionel Messi is announced winner for France Football’s 2023 Ballon d’Or.

The award was presented to the football legend by Inter Miami co-owner, David Beckham of which Lionel Messi plays for.

The confirmation no longer comes as a surprise seeing as reports leaked a week ahead of the scheduled ceremony from Spain, reporting that the Inter Miami star would be claiming the prize in Paris.

Lionel Messi now adds the 2023 Ballon d’Or golden prize as his 8th in the cabinet following a triumphant 2022/23 season with Argentina at the Qatar World Cup.

Though debates may be raised over his performances at club level with Paris Saint-Germain in the 2022/23 season, Messi’s performance at the World Cup was pivotal in Argentina reaching the Final and eventually becoming World Champions after beating France.

A record 8th Ballon d’Or for Lionel Messi it is, the most that any individual dead or alive has ever managed to claim since the history of the prize.

The Argentine sits closest rival, Erling Haaland by votes, with the Manchester City striker coming in second place despite an exciting campaign in his debut season with the Cityzens.

Erling Haaland however claimed the Gerard Muller trophy for his performances in the campaign.

Aitana Bonmati of Barcelona Femini claimed the 2023 Women’s Ballon d’Or award.

Here are the rest of the rankings;

Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen emerged 8th in the Ballon d’Or ranking, with Portugal international and Manchester City midfielder, Bernardo Silva emerging 9th in the ranking.

Lionel Messi’s Argentina teammate, Emiliano Martinez claimed the Yashin trophy as best goalkeeper of 2023 following his World Cup heroics.

Among the nominees, Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham won the 2023 KOPA TROPHY.