Atletico Madrid sporting director Andrea Berta is under consideration for a role in Manchester United’s structural overhaul, sources have said. United have considering appointing a technical director since the summer as part of changes to the club’s hierarchy, and had hoped to secure the position before the January transfer window, with 47-year-old Italian Berta one of the names in the frame. Former manager Jose Mourinho was resistant to working with a technical director but since his departure in December the recruitment process has been expedited. An appointment could be made alongside the next permanent manager ahead of next season. Berta,…
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Mario Balotelli is set to join Marseille from Nice. The Italy international, 28, has been at Ligue 1 side Nice since leaving Liverpool on a free transfer in 2016. Balotelli helped City win the Premier League in 2011-12 and had one season at Liverpool before spending a year on loan at AC Milan. He has not played since 4 December following a disagreement with coach Patrick Vieira. Balotelli’s contract with Nice expires at the end of the season. Balotelli, who has also played for Inter Milan in a 12-year career, scored 42 goals in 64 games in his first two…
Frank Lampard called his side’s FA Cup win at Southampton “magical” after the Championship side came from 2-0 down to win on penalties. Derby had a goal ruled out in the first half by VAR but rallied with two goals in six minutes to set up a fourth-round trip to Accrington. “It takes a lot to come back against Premier League opposition and show that fight,” Lampard said. “They made me proud.” Craig Bryson thought he had put the Rams ahead in the first half but had his goal overturned for offside – a decision which former England captain Alan…
Luke Shaw’s romantic evening with girlfriend Anouska Santos took a turn for the worse on Tuesday when he was given a parking ticket for leaving his £100,000 Range Rover in an unauthorized zone. The Manchester United defender was spotted arriving at The Ivy restaurant in a hoodie and hat as he tried to escape the bitter cold weather. But, after leaving the restaurant, Shaw returned to his car to find a £60 fine waiting for him after leaving his vehicle on double yellow lines while he ate. Shaw and Santos arrived at the glamorous restaurant in Manchester’s city centre around…
Fred has found his opportunities limited this season but the 25-year-old has no plans to leave Manchester United, said Gilberto Silva. Manchester United midfielder Fred will not leave Old Trafford and is determined to fight for his future following the sacking of manager Jose Mourinho, according to his agent, Gilberto Silva. United reportedly spent £52 million (€57m/$65m) to lure Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk in June but the Brazil international found playing time limited under former boss Mourinho. Fred has only made eight Premier League appearances – six as a starter – and 12 in all competitions since joining United, leading…
Paul Pogba has said Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s arrival as interim manager at Manchester United has not only sparked his return to form but also put a smile back on his face. The 26-year-old – an integral figure in France’s World Cup triumph last year – has shown the sort of form that United paid a club record £89 million (US$114.5 million) in 2016 since Solskjaer arrived last month to replace the sacked Jose Mourinho. Pogba’s relationship with the volatile Mourinho had been pretty much toxic all season – having already degenerated in the previous campaign – and he found himself…
The Gunners are getting ready to lock horns with Maurizio Sarri’s charges on Saturday with the aim of avenging their loss at Stamford Bridge in August Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is anticipating the chance to reunite with his former teammate Eden Hazard when Arsenal host Chelsea in Saturday’s Premier League cracker. Unai Emery’s men will hope to bounce back from their 1-0 loss to West Ham United last Saturday by getting the maximum points against their top-four rivals. Earlier this season, Chelsea defeated the north London club 3-2 in the reverse fixture which turned to be their second loss in the 2018-19…
Romelu Lukaku needs to use his pace and power to return to his best form. That’s the opinion of Red Devils legend Andy Cole who has commented on the Belgian and his struggles this season. Lukaku has returned to goalscoring form under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but the Norwegian has preferred Marcus Rashford as his main striker. And Cole believes the former Everton forward is still low on confidence. “Romelu has got to find his mojo again,” he said. “He has come off the bench and scored two in two, but that mojo comes from confidence. “I watched him this season…
Chief Cairo Ojuogbo, spokesman for the All Progressive Congress (APC) Campaign Council in Delta has begged Nigerians to bring back President Muhammadu Buhari to power on Feb. 16 general election. Cairo Ojuogbo mentioned that Buhari government was the solution to a corruption-free Nigeria. “President Buhari has distinguished himself as a dogged fighter in the war against corruption. “This is the reason why Nigerians must and should return him to power so that we can have a corruption-free nation. “I want every right-thinking Nigerian to encourage Mr President to continue on his fight against corruption. “As a nation, we cannot afford…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has blasted a statement made by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on the arraignment of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen. Osinbajo, on Wednesday, January 16, 2018, in Abuja, said that President Buhari knew nothing about the petition against the CJN, until Saturday, January 12, 2019, when most Nigerians know. The VP said “I must tell you in clear terms that, for President Muhammadu Buhari, his whole approach is that institutions should just do their work. “I can tell you for a fact that he did not even know about this (CJN trial) until Saturday…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it is prepared for the conduct of the forthcoming general election. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu gave the assurance recently. Yakubu mentioned the commission is putting finishing touches to the preparations right now. “All heavy items for the election are being procured; additional ballot boxes, voting cubicles, replacement of card readers, and Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) have also been delivered to states for collection by the electorate. “We have concluded and published the guidelines for the general election. We have finalised the manual for election which will be used for training of various staff.…
Muhammadu Buhari says he is seeking re-election in the 2019 presidential election to improve on his achievements in the fight against corruption, insecurity and deliver economic development. He said the All Progressives Congress (APC) nominated him as its presidential candidate because he fulfilled his campaign promises. “We want Nigerians to remember where we were in 2015, where we are now and where we are going,” he said. On allegations that the fight against corruption was focused in one direction, Buhari said the allegations were not true. According to him, there is nobody who has been accused of corruption with evidence…
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has come out to say that President Buhari is not in control of his government. Atiku said that the Vice-President’s recent statement of Buhari not knowing about Walter Onnoghen’s arraignment proves that the President cannot lead the country. According to Vanguard, the successful businessman also recalled an incident when Buhari reportedly said he did not know how the 2016 budget was stolen. Calling on Nigerians to direct their vote his way in the upcoming presidential election, Atiku, in a statement issued by his media aide, Phrank Shaibu, said “This…
Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili has again blasted the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for being completely insensitive to the pain of Nigerians. Ezekwesili mentioned that instead of focusing on campaigns that would help majority of Nigerians, both parties were tackling each other over trivial matters. The former Minister of Education warned that if the issue of poverty is still seen as a joke, it could destabilize Nigeria. “Today we are known as world capital of poverty, we overtook India, a country that is seven times our population by having 87 millions Nigerians living in poverty. “According to…
Minister for Environment, Alhaji Sulaiman Hassan, has put President Muhammadu Buhari’s mind at rest that Gombe electorate would shower him with their support and vote for All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 general election. Hassan was positive that APC would win all the positions at all levels through fair and credible election. He said: “The crowd you have seen is the true reflection of what will be obtainable at the general election. Gombe is now home for APC, because we have seen, felt and touched the developmental projects and achievements recorded by the present government; therefore, we are all…
Uche Secondus has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, about staying away from rigging of the elections for the All Progressives Congress (APC). He said if they decide to continue with their alleged rigging plans, they might dip the nation into crisis, adding that they should be held responsible if anything bad happens in the country. His words, “The PDP demands one man, one vote and a free, fair, credible election. We say no to rigging because all rigging plans will fail,” Uche Secondus also said that President Muhammadu Buhari was…
To ensure the adequate safety of electorate and credibility of polls are in place before next month, Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has said security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should sign peace accords. According to Umahi, the relevance the signing of peace accords has been understated in the country because INEC and security agencies, who ensures the success of failure of elections, should actually be signing such pacts. “They should sign an undertaking to conduct themselves fairly and honestly in discharging their electoral duties. “It is not the political parties that should sign the pact because…
Dr Bukola Saraki has warned politicians against overheating the polity ahead the general elections. He said it was vital for political leaders to help bring down the tension in the polity by working towards an atmosphere of moderate political conversations. He further asked the Executive to uphold the Constitution, particularly basic requirement of separation of power, unity and welfare of the citizens. According to him, the exercise of power must be according to the laid-down democratic principles. “The former US, President Obama’s Doctrine of Restraint as a key feature in the use of power would be recommended to us in…
Falz is definitely the rave of the moment. The release of his new album Moral Instruction and the massive love Nigerians are showing it has forced comedian Basketmouth to push forward the release of his own new movie, “The Exorcism of Alu.” The horror thriller was scheduled to storm the cinemas yesterday 15th January and Basketmouth jokingly said Falz was the cause of its postponement. His words, “Falz, hope you’re aware that I pulled out from releasing my movie today because of this your album!!” Basketmouth has not announced the new date for his film release.
Soulja Boy recently blasted other rappers during an interview with The Breakfast Club saying he made Drake who he is today. His words, “Stop playing like I ain’t teach Drake everything he knows,” Soulja Boy said to Charlamagne Tha God in the interview. “Drake? Drake?! The nigga that got bodied by Pusha-T? The nigga that’s hiding his kid from the world but his world wouldn’t hide from the kid? Aubrey Graham in a wheelchair? DRAKE?!” To further make things clear, Soulja shared a video on Instagram following the interview, comparing his 2007 jam “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” to Drake’s 2010…