Roger Federer bids adieu: It has been a perfect journey, I would do it all over again

Swiss maestro Roger Federer termed his glittering career "perfect journey" after he bid adieu to competitive tennis following his last dance at the Laver Cup. Federer played his last match alongside longtime on-court rival Rafael Nadal in a doubles event at the O2 Arena in London. Representing Team Europe, the duo, often called as 'Fedal', lost to Team World's Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe 6-4, 6(2)-7, 9-11 on Friday (September 23). The result, however, didn't matter as the occasion was all about the retirement of one of the greatest players who served tennis. And for Federer, it was indeed a wonderful day. "It's been a perfect journey," Federer said in his on-court interview. "I would do it all over again." "We will get through this somehow - will we, right? Look, it has been a wonderful day. I told the guys I am happy. I am not sad. So it feels great to be here. "And, of course, playing with Rafa on the same team and having the guys, everybody here, all the legends, Rocket (Rod Laver), Edberg, Stefan, thank you. I am so happy I made it through and the match was great. I could not be happier. So it has been wonderful." Plenty of tears followed the match, with Federer hugging Nadal and opponents Sock and Tiafoe. The scenes were full of affection as the crowd clapped for Federer from the stands. Federer's family, including wife Mirka, four kids and parents, joined the legendary player on the court afterward. Although the match was a bitter-sweet affair, the farewell was nothing short of a fairytale as Federer's teammates and opponents carried him in the air to celebrate his contribution. The 20-time major singles champion last week announced that he would retire at the three-day Laver Cup. Federer then confirmed that the doubles match alongside Nadal would be his final match. Copyright © Jammu Links News Source: Jammu Links News
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Lt Governor pays tributes to Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his Birth Anniversary


DEC 25, 2020 JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha paid tributes to former Prime Minister, Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary. "Atal Ji was a distinguished statesman, cherished leader, prolific poet, and a social reformer who deeply enriched the Indian political space and contributed immensely to our Nation's progress. The country also remembers 25th December as Good Governance Day to honour Atal Ji. We must pledge to devote ourselves to this cause", said the Lt Governor. The Lt Governor observed that the former Prime Minister made a significant mark as a political figure in our nation's history with his incredible intellect, fairness, and modesty. "He was a stalwart loved and respected across all sections of society. His great wisdom and faith in the power of democracy will continue to guide our future generations", the Lt Governor added. Copyright © Jammu Links News, Source: http://www.jammulinksnews.com/

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Micheal Jackson’s Neverland sold to his ex-friend for $22m

Micheal Jackson’s residence The Neverland has been sold for $22m to his former friend Ron Burkle; Photo: Collected

Micheal Jackson’s residence The Neverland has reportedly been sold to a billionaire for a quarter of its initial asking price.

“Ron Burkle, a former friend of Jackson, recently bought the estate in Los Olivos, California,” Burkle’s spokesman said.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Ron Burkle paid $22m for Neverland. The 2,700-acre (1,100 hectares) estate was first listed for $100m in 2015.

Since then Neverland, north of Santa Barbara city, has been on and off the market, listed most recently last year for the lower price of $31m, BBC reported. 

Micheal Jackson bought the estate for about $19.5m in 1987 and named as ‘Neverland’ - named after a fictional island where children never grow up in ‎JM Barrie's Peter Pan story.

He later turned the compound into an entertainment complex, building a zoo and playground on-site, where he regularly entertained children and their families.

However, Neverland became the center of various investigations into child sexual assault allegations against Jackson in the 1990s and 2000s, but he denied the allegations. In 2005, he acquitted of allegations of abusing a 13-year-old boy at the estate.

After that, Micheal Jackson never returned to Neverland and died at another home in Los Angeles in June 2009 after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Since his death, Neverland has been rebranded as Sycamore Valley Ranch and has undergone extensive redevelopment.

Burkle’s spokesman said the businessman saw the investment as a “land banking opportunity.”

Ron Burkle, 68, a co-founder and managing partner of Yucaipa Companies, LLC, a private investment firm. His net worth as of 24 December 2020 was estimated to be $1.4bn, according to business magazine Forbes.

Source: BBC, Wall Street Journal, ForbesDailyBangladesh/AS Source: https://www.daily-bangladesh.com
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