For a month, starting yesterday, June 14, 2018, 32 national teams will battle it out on the football pitch in Russia for a chance to lift the coveted FIFA World Cup 2018 trophy. Using the hashtag #Worldcup, football lovers around the world discussed the long awaited tournament on social media.
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Who else is excited?#WorldCup pic.twitter.com/Y9pWqJWvQv— FIFA World Cup 🏆 (@FIFAWorldCup) June 14, 2018
One sport, that unites the world.
No language barriers, no politics.
Just the natural love and passion of watching football played in its grandest degree.The world cup, is truly a moment in time, that we as a planet unite as one.
It is BEAUTIFUL!
❤❤❤❤#WorldCup pic.twitter.com/iyrLgYYbqG
— 9GAG Football ⚽ (@9GAGFootball) June 14, 2018
This is so me from this moment #WorldCupRussia2018 #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/vWzgKDecpc
— Emmanuel Ajayi (@Uniben_Olodo) June 14, 2018
Right, that's the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony done.
HERE.
WE.
GO!#WorldCup #WorldCup2018 #WorldCupRussia2018 #RUSKSA pic.twitter.com/1o9tPI3BEw— #WorldCup 🏆 (@TheSporTalk) June 14, 2018
Whatever the opening ceremony has today, nothing will beat Diana Ross’s penalty from 1994.#WorldCup pic.twitter.com/df1Nt6hCxv
— Henry Moeran (@henrymoeranBBC) June 14, 2018
The opening ceremony;
is this Russian culture? it looks like the hunger games opening ceremony #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/NXdrnUsSyh
— rachel (@cherylopossom) June 14, 2018
The World Cup kicked off with a match between host country Russia and Saudi Arabia, leading to 5-0 defeat in the favour of Russia. Here are a few reactions.
I think Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 place more focus on searching for the moon than the opening match against Russia 🇷🇺 in the World Cup. #WorldCup
— Olufemi Joseph (@Iamfemijoseph) June 14, 2018
What Shall it profit Saudi Arabia to win online Kit Challenge against Nigeria and get beaten by Russia 5 – 0 😀 #WorldCup
— Osas Cruz (@OsasCruz) June 14, 2018
I think those three black guys in the Saudi Arabia team are Nigerian double agents. Mission accomplished.
You don't compare your world cup jersey with that of Nigeria. Disrespectful.
— Kelvin Odanz (@KelvinOdanz) June 14, 2018
Saudi Arabia when they see Suarez and Cavani.. pic.twitter.com/yWEeBRO0I6
— Football Tweets (@FutballTweets) June 14, 2018
The prince of Saudi Arabia after the game 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/gIPgIwmj7C
— Footy Jokes (@Footy_JokesOG) June 14, 2018
Sometimes, money can't give results. Despite Saudi Arabia's oil money,they're the worst side in modern day #WorldCup
1998- France 4-0 Saudi Arabia
2002- Germany 8-0 Saudi Arabia
2002- Ireland 3-0 Saudi Arabia
2006- Ukraine 4-0 Saudi Arabia
2018- Russia 5-0 Saudi Arabia#Terrible pic.twitter.com/3VOLDt0p6A— Evans Gyamera-Antwi (@ashesgyamera) June 14, 2018
Other reactions
#PrayforMexico nothing bad happened, we’re just up against Germany #WorldCup
— rafa (@rafagamino) June 14, 2018
Quick check on Russia during the World Cup…and there's a bear playing a vuvuzela.
(via @petermstaunton)pic.twitter.com/CN2Vro5HgM
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) June 14, 2018
Instead of Saudi Arabia to go and train, they were investing all their energy into outvoting Nigeria in the Jerseys World Cup. 😭😭😭
— Cerè Maradonné (@Cerebrone) June 14, 2018
World Cup: Pig who predicted Trump’s victory, picks Nigeria for semi-final
The psychic pig Mystic Marcus that predicted President Donald Trump’s victory, has picked Nigeria, Argentina as semi-finalists for the 2018 World Cup. pic.twitter.com/LbyocQzM6L
— Shadrach Ajibola 🇳🇬 (@jibolaDblogger) June 13, 2018
Someone just said Saudi Arabia's loss is largely due to their decision to wear Nigeria's old jersey #WorldCup #WorldCupRussia2018 #Russia2018 pic.twitter.com/2LfxqocG5r
— Private Masseuse (@GospelJosiah) June 14, 2018
Follow the conversation here. Read on for other trending topics on social media this week.
Social media influencers are unemployed
This week, a Nigerian Twitter user caused an uproar on the social media platform when she tweeted that social media influencer is “such a cute name for unemployed”. Tweet below.
“Social media influencer” is such a cute name for “unemployed “
— luna (@Elizqueen__) June 12, 2018
It created such an uproar that even social media influencers from other parts of the world reacted.
Such ignorance!
imagine being so naive that you think there's no business in the social media influencer lifestyle loool go do some research https://t.co/BAUE5ZXcyC
— kri kri (@_itskristie) June 15, 2018
Your WCW recently tweeted: “Social media influencer” is such a cute name for “unemployed”.
If only she knows how huge brands invest in influencing marketing, she probably won't have tweeted that dumb tweet. All I see is ignorance, nothing more. Tueh!
— David A. Damilola (@IamDamilosky_) June 12, 2018
In Literature/Mass Communication and the Humanities in general, Social Media influencer is the new media and it quite a broad sphere of study albeit interesting too.
People are cashing out on a daily with the large followership.
Saying it’s unemployed is displaying stupidity.— MAD PWEETY💋❤️ (@madpweety) June 13, 2018
So you people are social media influencer shaming now? Wow.
You sha want people to stay unemployed doing nothing so you can shame them further. Influencers earn more than most mid-level salary earners yunno?
— Àlàyé Tó Ṣe Gogo (@iDREYY) June 13, 2018
“Sucess stories” of influencers
Who is that idiot calling Social Media Influencers “Unemployed People ?
I’ve been an Influencer for over 7 years now, I paid all my School fee myself for 4 years, and I’ve done greater things that I can’t even start counting within 7 years, so what are you saying ? pic.twitter.com/dSyo26xVgU
— Biyi The Plug 🔌 (@Baddman20) June 12, 2018
Same unemployed name that got me a monthly paying job while still in school?
Same unemployed name that helps me take care of basic school needs for years now without having to call dad for everything?
If so, then I'm OK with it.— slimnoble 🇳🇬 (@Noblekenson) June 12, 2018
“Social media influencer” is such a cute name for “unemployed “
— luna (@Elizqueen__) June 12, 2018
Well, I’m Very Happily Unemployed then! Couldnt have imagined I’d live the life I live… but here I am, making videos for YouTube and living THE best life.
— Chloe (@ChloeMorello) June 14, 2018
When I quit my retail jobs in college and did YouTube full time, my checks were more than I ever made at any of my jobs. So don’t sit here and say social media influencers and YouTube’s are “unemployed” when in reality they making more than y’all making at jobs y’all HATE. bye.
— Des P (@gwaperella) June 14, 2018
Other reactions
I’m a social media influencer and I’m good at what I do. My clients can tell. You people should bring jobs. Help me, I’m unemployed. 😢
— Taofeek Oseni (@HEAD_MASTA) June 13, 2018
They said if we add "Social Media Influencer" to our Bio that it means we are unemployed / job less. Some of you actually have brain injury and need quick assessment and treatment….
— ACE® 🇳🇬 Shakers of Tables (@PhysioNiyi) June 12, 2018
You turn Yahoo boy, they say you're a criminal. You turn social media influencer they say you're unemployed pic.twitter.com/0Nq11oqKJ7
— Portrait Artist (@badt_BOI_) June 14, 2018
Social media influencers are sitting in the comfort of their homes caking, while the ones who get to work 5am and are still owed 3 months 50k salary are calling them unemployed. Wild
— Otedola (@MrOkeke_) June 14, 2018
Read more here.
Eid Mubarak
The holy month of Ramadan where Muslim faithfuls around the world observe their yearly fasting and penance comes to an end today. Here’s how brands and celebrities from around the world are celebrating with their Muslim friends.
Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating around the world, from all of us here at Arsenal 😃#EidMubarak pic.twitter.com/Op0pFkSL3B
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) June 14, 2018
Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating 💛✨✨
— Gigi Hadid (@GiGiHadid) June 15, 2018
Eid Mubarak to all my Muslim followers 🙏🏽✨
— Radja Nainggolan (@OfficialRadja) June 14, 2018
May the choicest blessings of God fill your life with peace,
Happiness and prosperity..!!
EID MUBARAK #EidMubarak pic.twitter.com/xpGaB1zIdT— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) June 15, 2018
Eid Mubarak to all my friends. Enjoy it with peace and love.🙏
— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) June 15, 2018
Back home in Nigeria
As the sun illuminates the morning of Eid El Fitr, May Allah's blessing and Mercy illuminate the entire humanity. Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Eid, pray, eat, drink and enjoy your day. I wish all Nigerians a very happy successful Ramadan ending and a blissful Eid El Fitr.
— Adamu Garba II (@adamugarba) June 15, 2018
As we end the Holy Month of #Ramadan, may the blessings of the Almighty Allah (SWT) bring you and your families happiness and peace; and may our nation and all its people continue to adhere to the lessons of tolerance, perseverance and love. #EidMubarak https://t.co/PBqArmUPNX
— Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) June 15, 2018
May the blessings of this Eid el Fitr fill your heart with peace and bring lots of happiness to the muslim Umma and all Nigerians.
Happy Eid el Fitr from TStv Africa.— TSTV (@tstvafrica) June 15, 2018
Happy Eid-El-Fitr to all my Muslim followers.
— Mazi Ibe (@I_pissVodka) June 15, 2018
To all our muslim friends, we wish you a wonderful celebration. Eid Mubarak!
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