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Paris Saint-Germain suffered a shock 1-0 Club World Cup defeat against Brazilian side Botafogo on Thursday in a hardfought battle between the reigning champions of Europe and South America.

A first-half goal from Brazilian international Igor Jesus proved the difference as Botafogo all but sealed a place in the knockout rounds in front of a 53, 699 crowd at the Pasadena Rose Bowl.

French champions PSG are widely regarded as one of the favourites for FIFA’s 32-team tournament after a dazzling season which culminated with a scintillating 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan in the Champions League final last month.

But their hopes of securing a victory which would have seen them become the first side to reach the last 16 were stymied by a resilient performance from their opponents from Rio de Janeiro.

“A lot of people wondered, but we showed how strong Botafogo is”, goalscorer Jesus said after the win. “It was a difficult game, and we had to defend well, and we did our job and scored a goal.

” We’re really happy — we knew how important this game was. One team was the champion of the Champions League, the other team was the champion of South America, “added Jesus, who had been strongly linked with a move to English Premier League side Nottingham Forest earlier this year before opting to stay with the Brazilians to play in the Club World Cup.

” I think I made the right choice to stay in Botafogo, “Jesus quipped.

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‘Intense’

PSG coach Luis Enrique said his team had expected a tough battle.

” We knew it was going to be a very difficult match — they defended very well, “the Spaniard said.

” This Club World Cup is very intense and difficult, and all the teams are highly motivated, especially when they’re playing against us. “

The PSG manager though was adamant that the European champions still had plenty of time to resurrect their campaign.

” If there’s a team that can turn it around, it’s our team, “he said”. We’ve got to analyse this and there’s things we can improve. But I think our performance was good. “

PSG picked up where they had left off in Sunday’s 4-0 Group B rout of Atletico Madrid, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia testing Botafogo goalkeeper John with an early curling effort after just two minutes.

In a scrappy first half, puncted by a number of niggling fouls, the European champions couldn’t settle into their passing game, but that early effort was as close as PSG could get.

Despite dominating possession, Botafogo’s midfield trio of Marlon Freitas, Gregore, and Allan worked tirelessly to stop Vitinha, denying the skilled PSG playmaker the opportunity to launch attacks.

Instead, Botafogo opened the scoring in the 36th minute, going over the break.

Jesus flew past PSG on goal with a perfectly weighted through ball from Jefferson Savarino.

The Botafogo striker misjudiciously headed past PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma before deflecting a fine ball past the covering Willian Pacho.

PSG spent a lot of time in the final third of the second half camped out, but they continued to dominate possession throughout.

The Brazilians are now firmly in the last 16, with a final group game against Atletico Madrid scheduled for Monday in Pasadena, thanks to Botafogo’s defense remaining unwavering.

The Oko-Oba Abattoir has been closed down by the Lagos State government due to improper handling of animal products, waste management, and unhygienic practices. &nbsp,

Tokunbo Wahab, the commissioner for the environment and water resources in Lagos State, gave this directive after conducting an inspection of the Aga Khan Abattoir in Agege with the media.

Wahab claimed that the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture had received a request to intervene in light of various health and environmental violations occurring at the abattoir.

He claims that the operators who slaughter animals and dump the waste into the public drainage system without being arrested have defied the law and chosen to carry it out in a heart-wrenching manner.

He claimed that the Oko-Oba abattoir owners dumped all animal waste into the public drainage channels that led to the “Harmony” section of the facility.

The abattoir is transferring its animal waste to Forth-Walt Farm on Wasiu Olaife Street, according to the commissioner.

The Lagos State Government, according to the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, will not tolerate any acts of unhygienic behavior or environmental degradation in the abattoir or the surrounding area.

Wahab argued that state-run abattoir operations are governed by environmental laws. He further stated that the treatment facility should pass the treatment plant’s waste water and blood without going into the general public.

The commissioner declared that the State Government would make drastic and firm decisions to change this behavior and ensure that these operators abide by the law.

He claimed that if nothing was done to address the abattoir’s current state, it would just be a catastrophe that was on the horizon.

The commissioner warned abattoir operators to strictly follow the state’s minimum standards, not to blackmail customers as if that is the only way to live.

According to him, the Environment Ministry, Agriculture, LASEPA, LASWMO, and LAWMA will be working together to enforce the law at the abattoir in Oko-Oba.

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The Commissioner also took a tour of the Adetola Canal by Johathan Coker Street in Iju, where some bad guys had vandalized the iron rod that serves as the canal’s reinforcement.

Because the government is unable to provide and maintain the infrastructure, he said, “We have compelled the CDAs of this community to take ownership and protect it.” This circumstance demonstrates how bad some people’s intentions are.