Marek Hamsik is currently involved in discussions over a possible move to a Chinese club, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday. His words, “There are talks in progress and we are weighing it up together with the player,” Ancelotti told reporters after the match. “This club has great respect for this player, he has made history here, and if we wants a new experience, we are inclined to make it happen.” Hamsik, 31, joined Napoli from Slovan Bratislava in 2007.
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Lionel Messi is a minor doubt for Barcelona’s clash against Real Madrid on Wednesday after ending Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Valencia with a thigh problem. Ernesto Valverde is hoping that it’s nothing too problematic and that Messi will be fit to face Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinal first leg. His words, “We have to wait until [Sunday] to see how the pain is,” Valverde said in his postgame news conference. “I can’t help you any more than that. We hope that he will recover [in time] for Madrid. Either on Sunday or on Monday we’ll determine exactly what…
Cesc Fabregas scored his first goal with Monaco to give the French side their first Ligue 1 win in seven games as they defeated visiting Toulouse 2-1 on Saturday. The Spanish midfielder, who joined from Chelsea last month, netted in the second half to aid Monaco move from 19th to 18th in the standings and claim their first victory at home in the league. They have 18 points from 23 games and are level on points with 17th-placed Caen, who have a game in hand. Monaco recently brought back Leonardo Jardim as coach after sacking Thierry Henry.
Gervinho netted twice as his side came back from 3-1 behind on Saturday to draw 3-3 at Serie A leaders Juventus, who dropped points for only the third time in the league this season. Massimiliano Allegri was angry about the comeback when his team lost the ball trying to play their way out of defence. His words, “The third goal was incredible, we had the ball by the corner flag… and then we played it into the penalty area. You can’t do that in the 95th minute.” “There’s no shame in just kicking the ball into the stands.” Parma coach,…
Mauricio Pochettino said he would “never” support Arsenal after seeing his Tottenham team overtake Manchester City ahead of the champions’ match with Unai Emery’s men this afternoon. Asked whether he’d want Arsenal to win so he can seal second place behind Liverpool, Pochettino said: “No! Why? Never! No. I will watch the game and won’t be on one side or another. I am going to watch the game and accept whatever the result is. “I am only going to watch the game and I’ll be happy with the result that’s they’re going to have.” He also talked about his team…
Wife of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr (Mrs) Jennifer Douglas-Abubakar, has asked Nigerians to have their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) ready, and ensure it is used to vote out the current government if they really want democracy. Her words, “If you are tired of the hunger and starvation, joblessness and insecurity in this country, then go and get your PVC and vote for Atiku at the forth coming polls, on February 16.” “I have known Atiku for over 35 years, and I make bold to say that he is the right man to revive Nigeria’s…
Peoples Democratic Party has alleged that the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC had plans to bring citizens of the Republic of Chad and Mali into Nigeria to vote in next month’s presidential election. Prince Uche Secondus made the allegation recently and warned agsin that Nigerians would not condone any plans to rig the February 16 Presidential election by getting foreign citizens from the nation’s neighbours to exercise any sort of franchise in Nigeria. He told Abia people to vote for Atiku and Obi as well as every PDP candidate for positive change and save the people from the current hardship…
Governor Nasir El Rufai has vowed that District and Village Heads in the state will not denied their security votes so that they can engage in curbing crime and insecurity with the right reports in the state. His words, “When we assumed office, we found out that what local governments were paying District and Village Heads was nothing to write home about. In fact, Ward Heads were not paid anything. In some local governments, District and Village Heads had not been paid for several months because of lack of funds. “The restructuring freed up resources of local governments as they…
Muhammadu Buhari has said battling corruption requires God’s guidance and prayers as he promised to work extra hard toward improving peace and prosperity, and to fight corruption effectively. He said, “When I was fighting corruption as head of state, they said I was in a hurry to wipe out corruption in the society, and I ended up in jail for over three years. “Now, that due process is being followed in the fight against corruption they are complaining that I’m too slow. “Before, they said I was in a haste, now they are saying I’m slow – even calling me…
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) recently advised President Muhammadu Buhari to cope with criticism against the ineffencies of his administration, saying not all critics hate his government. He said, “CAN wishes to restate that there was never a time we did not pray for the government at all levels and still continue to pray, especially for President Buhari and his government because it is in his right actions that all of us in the nation would prosper. “This government should never claim perfection in all they do but be open to godly admonitions from the Church in Nigeria. Through these…
The All Progressives Congress has shifted its Presidential Campaign Rally in Zamfara State from February 3 to February 10. The state chairman of the party, Lawal Liman revealed this recently. He gave no reason for the change in the date. However, it should be related to the decision of INEC concerning elections in the state. His words, “We had arranged to start the campaign on Monday February 4, 2019, but now it has been rescheduled to Sunday, February 3, 2019.”
Jimi Agbaje has begged the Lagos State House of Assembly to let everyone know the reason behind attempt to impeach Governor Akinwunmi Ambode. His words, “They are yet to tell us their actual motivation for this superfluous move to shame the Governor.” “I received the news of the impending impeachment of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode with a lot of reservation, especially with its timing and motive. This is just 19 or so days to the Federal elections and the governorship, a fortnight thereafter. So the natural questions to ask are: Why this haste? And what is the motive?” “Such a responsibility…
Yemi Osinbajo has urged the people of Akwa Ibom State to be readily available to vote the All Progressives Congress in all the forthcoming elections, saying the state has no reason to support PDP. His words, “Akwa Ibom should not be in opposition. There is every reason for you to join so that you become part of the next level. “All of the young people who are here, the government of President Buhari is determined to make sure that not only do you have jobs, but to have quality jobs. That is one of the most important things we are…
Alhaji Lai Mohammed has stated that the integrity of President Muhammadu Buhari is real reason for the large turnout at the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign rallies across the country. “Actually PDP is correct as the aliens they alleged graced the President Muhammadu Buhari’s rally in Kano state came from Mars and Jupiter. Let me tell you, they cannot explain the cultic followership of Muhammadu Buhari. I don’t think even President Buhari can explain it. How do you bring aliens from Niger or Cameroon? It does not make any sense. This crowd was organic and everywhere Buhari goes, that is…
The Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Andy Uba has told his constituency to elect him again because he could become the Senate President. His words, “I’ve a better chance to become the Senate President, having been in the senate for eight years and attained the status of a ranking senator.” “President Buhari in 2015 was ready to make an Igbo man the Senate president, but he could not find a ranking Igbo senator from the area in the APC, then. “We urge you to vote for President Buhari, and also for…
Nollywood actor Nonso Diobi has cried out once again after scammers went on social media to dupe Nigerians using his name. The actor revealed this on his twitter handle @iam_nonsodiobi and stated that the scammers vowed to give his own fans an iPhone X and selected winners had to transfer the total sum of five thousand naira as delivery charge. Some Nigerians have fallen prey already so they started bashing the actor, who went online instantly to deny any knowledge of it. His words, “Good morning my people. Please beware of impostors!!! I am not doing any 20k give away…
R.Kelly is in deep soup again. The singer just got himself banned from Philadelphia over his alleged sexual, physical, and mental abuse of young ladies. This is coming after the release of popular docuseries “Surviving R. Kelly,” that talks about all things R.Kelly and his alleged sexual sins. According to CBS Philly, The Philadelphia City Council agreed to ban the artiste from entering the city after Councilwoman Helen Gym’s “Mute R. Kelly” vow. Her statement read, “We reject a system that silences black women and accepts black pain,” Gym confirmed on Twitter. “We believe survivors. R. Kelly is not welcome…
Teni has shown her soft side, as the loved singer recently cried on stage as she performed her hit jam, “Uyomeyo.” The singer had an industry nite organised for her on the 30th of January and she couldn’t hold it in as she wept while she voiced out her song. Teni paid a touching tribute to her late father Simeon Olaosebikan Apata, who got murdered by paid assassins 24 years ago. He was a retired Nigerian Army Brigadier-General and was murdered on January 8, 1995. Her words to remember her father, “APATA GANGA!!!!! ERINLAKATABU!!!!!! Hey daddy your little girl ain’t…
Naeto C and his beau, Nicole, baptized their 2nd daughter, Naeso, on Feb 1st which also happened to be Nicole’s birthday. She clocked 31 yesterday. The cute couple tied the knot 7 years ago and welcomed Naeso in November 2018. They already share a boy and a girl.
TMZ recently reported that The Game was actually told to not release the controversial lyrics about sex with Kim Kardashian West, but the rapper did not listen. Reports say he was advised by close friends and business partners to not start a beef with Kanye West in the process but he did not care. The line that triggered this drama is “I held Kim Kardashian by the throat, n****. I made her swallow my kids until she choked, n****.” Kanye West, who does not shy away from controversies recently called out Drake and Nick Cannon in 2018 for saying things…