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The inaugural ceremony of the Obama Center today drove the attention away from the World Cup games as it opened its doors officially to the public.

The nearly billion-dollar campus is as much of a community center designed for the locals as it is a tourist attraction including a gym, Chicago Public Library branch, 450-seat auditorium, meeting rooms, playground, and even a sledding hill.

“I applaud the president and first lady for demonstrating their commitment to the neighborhood.”says Andre Brumfield, an urban development expert and principal at Gensler, an architecture firm based in Chicago.

A son of the Kivu at the rescue of DR Congo.

Originally from the Eastern Congo which has been a theater of violence since early 2000 , 29 year old Yoane Wissa scored against Portugal of Cristiano Ronaldo widely celebrated as one of the greatest soccer players in history, what marks a first-ever FIFA World Cup goal for Congo DR 🥹

The beginning of a new era full of surprises and hope for DR Congo has started.

" Whether France beats Senegal or vice versa
It will be Africa beating Africa "said during an interview Senegal popular leader former Prime Minister Ousman Sonko ahead of the derby opposing Senegal 🇸🇳 to France 🇫🇷 at the soccer World Cup.

World Cup News : Yan Diomandé, who is signed with Roc Nation Sports, a premier, full-service sports management agency founded in 2013 by music mogul and entrepreneur Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter as a subsidiary of Roc Nation. linked up with Jay-Z.

Jay-Z was also presented with a jersey by Ivorian Football Federation President Yacine Idriss Diallo 🤝

U.S. President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday by hosting UFC fights on the South Lawn of the White House, in an unprecedented event attended by thousands of guests, including political, military, and media figures. The spectacle, held as part of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.

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DR Congo national soccer squad arrived in Houston in their Coming to America outfits to the World Cup !!

A first come back to the tournament since 1970. 50 years ago !!

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🚨 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: The White House responds to the decision to deny Somalian Referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan entry into the United States for the World Cup.

"Upon further inspection by CBP, derogatory information, including association with suspected members of terror organizations, was discovered. Making the traveler ineligible for admission to the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act." 📃

"𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐌𝐏'𝐒 𝐀𝐃𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐀𝐍𝐘 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐘, 𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐏." ⚖️

The world Cup has begun :

✨ Sofia Mbemba, wife of DR Congo soccer star and national team captain Chancel Mbemba spotted with a Prada Bonnie Medium leather handbag, retailing at approximately $3,910 USD, adding a touch of quiet luxury to a sporty outfit.

DR-Congo National Soccer Team posing as they’re heading to U.S for the World Cup launched today with a historic series of opening ceremonies across North America.

The global event features 104 matches across 16 host cities and will conclude with the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium