Manchester United fans are behind manager Jose Mourinho and rightly so, but in the recent flurry of speculation about his future, one thing has stood out: If he was to go, there is no obvious replacement. The best coaches have jobs, bar Zinedine Zidane, who has been widely touted as a successor. Although highly speculative, the story will persist and more so when — as he did on Spanish television at the weekend — Zidane says that he would like to return to coaching soon. United’s greatest managers have been about longevity and legacy. Mourinho could fully find his feet…
Author: David Folami
Diego Simeone has said he has no doubt that Antoine Griezmann was the best footballer in the world over the course of the past year. The Atletico Madrid striker was left off The FIFA Best Players podium with Luka Modric, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah named instead. “In the last year he was, without doubt, the best player in the world,” Simeone says after naming off all the trophies and individual accomplishments Griezmann won during 2018. “Without doubt.” Griezmann was close to leaving Atletico Madrid in the summer but made a decision to stay, which he documented in a television…
Hugo Lloris has said after being arrested on drunken driving charges last month that he made a mistake and that he must accept the repercussions. Lloris is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday on charges of drunken driving after being stopped by police in central London on Aug. 24 after an evening out with France teammates Laurent Koscielny and Olivier Giroud. He failed a breathalyser test and issued an apology for his behaviour later that day, and on Monday, he said he would keep moving forward with his career without forgetting what he had done. “Just like…
Luis Enrique is surprised his former superstar at Barcelona, Lionel Messi, was not included on the World Player of the Year shortlist. Asked in a news conference if Modric — the star player of Spain’s opponents, Croatia, on Tuesday in Elche — deserved to win the award after contributing to Real Madrid’s third consecutive Champions League triumph in the 2017-18 campaign and then helping his country reach the World Cup final, Luis Enrique answered: “When speaking of Croatia, I would talk about [Luka] Modric and [Ivan] Rakitic, the two deserve all the individual awards. “The award for the best player…
Diego Maradona says he has left his off-the-pitch issues behind. Maradona was formally introduced Monday as the new coach of Mexican second-tier club Dorados de Sinaloa. He was jovial and said he didn’t come to Mexico for a vacation. Maradona said: “I came here to work, and I came to give my heart.” The 57-year-old has publicly struggled in the past with alcohol and drug addiction. His new club is located in a city considered the heart of the Sinaloa cartel, one of Mexico’s most powerful drug smuggling gangs. Maradona said “we are all judged” and added, “How many people…
Early in England’s UEFA Nations League match against Spain, Marcus Rashford gave a taste of what might yet be. The forward strolled onto a sublime through-ball from Luke Shaw, his Manchester United teammate, and finished with a single, supremely confident touch. His movement and self-assurance were of the highest quality. For some, there may have been a reminder of his breakthrough season for United, when he played as an orthodox centre-forward and briefly looked as though he would play there for most of his career. Subsequent months and years have seen him out on the wing and — at times…
Eniola Badmus is year older today and she says the last one year has been the most eventful with a lot of turnarounds for her. The busty actress took to her Instagram page on Friday, September 7, 2018, where she shared with fans a number of photos and a really interesting experience over the last one year. “MY 365 JOURNEY. I can’t even lie, the last 365 days has been a major turnaround and the most eventful part of my life/career. Within the last 365 days, I produced two amazing movies – “GHETTO BRED” and just recently “HOUSEHELP”, these project…
Harrysong has revealed that he is getting back to his feet following his decision to get help over depression. The music star took to his Instagram page on Friday, September 7, 2018, where he shared a photo of a therapist and himself after a section. He went on to thank fans for their support as he gets back to his feet. “Thank you so much, guys. My session with Miss. Oyinkansola Alabi went well and I am gradually getting my feet back. Always show love and be kind to people. Depression is a silent killer, learn to unburden your mind…
Davido joined Nas, Big Sean and Miguel as they light up the 2018 edition of the One Music Festival in Atlanta, US, over the weekend of September 8-9th. Over the weekend, the eight edition of the annual music event which brings together a galaxy of International artists continued the element of musical brilliance with performances from the likes of Nas, Big Sean, Miguel, 2Chainz, T.I, H.E.R, Big Boi and more. Flying the African flag was Nigeria’s Davido, whose appearance was one that will go down as a memorable moment in this years’ event. The crowd was ecstatic and chanted along…
Wizkid appears to be a good soul as he asks fans to help him in making a decision concerning where to build a public school in Lagos. While waiting for a feedback, his babymama Oluwanishola Ogudu sends a subliminal response concerning the singer’s noble plan. Her comment suggests that a child’s school fees has not been paid. But this did not dampen the support from the fan’s section where a comment about Ogudu’s lack of goodwill became part of the conversation. The conversation took a new turn from this as others think Wizkid should pay child support. With all his…
Omotola Jalade has shocked her fans saying she loves singing more than acting. The AMVCA Best Actress 2018 made this disclosure in an interview with Punch where she referred to music as her first love. “I know a lot of people get shocked when I say that I love singing more than acting, but that is just the truth and I would have to speak my truth,” the actress said. She also hinted that she would be returning to the music studio to churn out more melodies. Continuing, “You can call that my first love if you want. I know…
Guys, it looks like Wale might be falling into depression again as he breaks down on Instagram saying he can’t explain the pains he is going through. The US-based rapper made this known via his Instagram and Twitter pages on Sunday, September 7th and 9th 2018 respectively. According to him, he is going through a lot and can’t even deal no more with people who just want to take photos with him and care less about his well being. “The people i “vent” to just “damn man” me to death. I can’t go to the airport without getting faded cuz…
Teebillz has for the first time come out to speak about the relationship between Wizkid and his estranged wife, Tiwa Savage. The music executive took to his Instagram page on Monday, September 10, 2018, where he posted a photo of Wizkid and himself. He went on to reveal that he believes Wizkid will never cross the line with Tiwa Savage. “Weather you like it or not Ayo is my lil bro and he knows not to cross me on blood Gang ❤️….. we don’t play that shit on 400 blocks! That’s my lil Nigga and is Big Hommie Sauce kid…
One person who is familiar with depression is media mogul, Betty Irabor and she is sending an inspirational message to Harrysong who recently revealed he was depressed. Betty Irabor took to her Instagram page on Sunday, September 9, 2018, where she wrote quite a long note encouraging Harrysong and any other person going through the ailment. According to her, apart from going for therapy, she wants the singer to pray like his life depended on it. “Dear @iamharrysong (And To others whom it may concern) I don’t know you but I know of you. I became curious about you after…
One of the highlights of the New York Fashion Week in September was a short brawl between rappers Nicki Minaj and Cardi B who exposed her butt while trying to attack the other. The latter reportedly approached Minaj to confront her about spreading false stories about her. Nicki Minaj’s comments about her not being a good mother has been listed as one of the reasons for the drama. Cardi B who is 25 years old is a new mum having delivered a child in July 2018, for rapper Offset. Last year, she gained prominence in the US music-phere after releasing…
Drake says he now has ‘peace of mind’ after squashing his widely publicised beef with fellow rapper, Meek Mill. The Canadian born rapper took to his Instagram to announce that he’s now at peace with Meek Mill in a picture with both rappers exchanging a handshake. Drake further said the move, which he termed healing and moving forward, has created one of the most electric and gratifying moments of his career. “…Healing and moving forward created one of the most electric and gratifying moments of my career…” he wrote. Continuing, the rapper said he’s happy Meek is back home and…
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Tuesday collect Presidential Nomination form and the Expression of Interest. The National Coordinator of the group, Sanusi Musa, had earlier told newsmen in Abuja that the group could not handover the documents to the president immediately after purchase as the president was in China on official engagements. He said: “The president is just back, so we have not yet presented the form to the president. We are in the process of sending it. We will send it to him.’’ Musa dismissed the insinuation that the group was being financed by Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi,…
Ahead of the primary elections of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Board of Trustees (BoT) has barred members from campaigning for all presidential aspirants on the platform. So far, former Senate President David Mark, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Senate President Bukola Saraki, former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso; Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal; Governor of Gombe State, Ibrahim Dankwambo and a former Governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Bafarawa have all indicated interest in becoming the party’s presidential flagbearer at the February 2019 election. Also in the race are a former Minister of Special Duties and…
Dr Bukola Saraki on Friday in Umuahia urged Nigerians to make informed decisions during the election season, to ensure that Nigeria is put in the right direction. He said that decisions on whom to vote for ought to be based on merit. “We are in a time when we owe it to ourselves and the future generations that we do the right thing. “Let us elect a leader that has capacity, knows issues and knows how to make Nigeria better. “A president that represents all Nigeria; in whom everybody will feel a sense of belonging, because today, we know the…
Dr. Kayode Fayemi said he has left incumbent Governor Ayo Fayose to God to judge after leaving office. He said he was leaving the outgoing governor and his regime to God over the alleged mismanagement of state funds and resources. He promised to make a drastic change in the life of the people the moment he is sworn to office on October 16. NAN reports that the governor-elect was reacting to the latest debt figure released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) which revealed that the debt profile increased from N18 billion during Fayemi’s era to N117 billion, under Fayose’s…