Popular Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo has been pictured for the first time since missing the funeral of Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away following a traffic accident last week. Recall that the Liverpool forward and his younger brother, Andre Silva, were killed when their car crashed last week in Northern Spain. The pair were buried at Gondomar cemetery in Portugal on Saturday afternoon, with many of Jota’s Portuguese international teammates showing up to pay their last respects to the footballer; however, one major absentee was the Portugal national team captain himself, Cristiano Ronaldo. Reports have said that CR7 didn’t…
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Lionel Messi should retire after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Emmanuel Petit has said. He recently revealed that Messi shouldn’t even entertain the thought of returning to Barcelona. Speaking to the press, Petit shared that he has seen reports linking Messi with a return on loan, and he wonders who the Argentine can displace in the team’s current setup. According to him, even though the Argentine forward can do a good job in the number 10 role, the fact that Messi can no longer run like he used to will make him an instant liability for the team. Petit stated…
Popular Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage has opened up about what motherhood means to her. She recently described having a child as the best feeling in the world, and fans have been reacting. According to her, despite disciplining her son for misbehaving days ago, he still found his way back to sit close to her on the couch, seeking comfort. Tiwa stated that Jamil deciding to come back to the same woman who punished him, rather than get upset, emphasised the unbreakable bond between mothers and their children. Her words, “Last night, I went off on him. And this is why…
Former Barcelona president Joan Gaspart has reacted to Nico Williams rejecting the Spanish club and extending his stay at Athletic Bilbao. He recently revealed that Bilbao is in trouble after the latest bumper contract the youngster signed. Speaking to the press, Joan shared that Bilbao giving Nico a massive salary to keep him around will eventually cause problems within the entire squad. According to him, as soon as other Athletic Bilbao players find out that they’re earning half of what Nico Williams gets weekly, they will most likely start demanding an increment as well. He stated that even the fans…
Popular rapper M.I. Abaga has come out to hail Eedris Abdulkareem, Burna Boy and VeryDarkMan for their shared qualities of bravery and activism. He recently praised Eedris Abdulkareem’s fearless approach to addressing societal issues with his songs. According to him, Eedris’ hit song “Mr Lecturer” will forever be the epitome of conscious artistry, and he won’t forget how almost everything the artist was putting out became a chorus on the street back in the day. He added that the impact Eedris Abdulkareem had with his music back then can be compared to what Burna Boy is enjoying nowadays. His words,…
Real Madrid legend Claude Makelele has come out to pick his top contender for the Ballon d’Or award. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he’ll choose Dembele to win the next Ballon d’Or award over Yamal because the Frenchman has been playing football for a longer period of time. Makalele added that Yamal is a very young footballer who still has a lot to prove. His words, “To Dembele. Lamine still needs to prove himself over a longer period of time. Ousmane started earlier. If we give it…
Popular record label executive Nancy Nnadi, a.k.a Coach Nancy, has officially retracted her statement against gospel music star Mercy Chinwo. This is coming after months of legal dispute, which led to Chinwo filing a defamation lawsuit at the Abuja High Court through her lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi. The controversy started in March when Nnadi, who also serves as Managing Director of EeZee Conceptz, accused Chinwo of financial misconduct amid the singer’s legal battle with her former manager and label boss, Ezekiel “EeZee Tee” Onyedikachukwu. Nancy had alleged that the Gospel artist diverted funds, but that accusation was later rubbished with documented…
New AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri has said that Rafael Leao will stay at the club this summer. He recently revealed that despite interest from Bayern Munich and Barcelona, Leao will not be leaving. Speaking to the press, Allegri shared that Leao is a footballer who can achieve incredible things if given the opportunity. According to him, he can help the Portuguese international to achieve his full potential because Rafael only needs to be more mature and responsible to maximize his talent. He stated that Leao clearly has all the qualities a footballer needs to become one of the best…
Former BBNaija housemate Tokunbo Idowu, popularly known as TBoss, has said that the Nigerian Government should introduce chemical castration punishment for rapists and pedophiles. She recently revealed that it is the least punishment wicked offenders like them deserve, and fans have been reacting. Reacting to Giorgia Meloni-led Italian Government’s move towards legalising chemical castration for treating violent sex offenders, the reality star simply wrote that Nigeria should be next. Sharing a post on the report, TBoss wrote: “Agreed. Nigeria should be next.” WOW. Big Brother Naija, formerly known as Big Brother Nigeria, is a Nigerian reality competition television series, based…
Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has come out to accuse the club of overburdening Marcus Rashford for many years. He recently backed the England international to shine in La Liga if Barcelona signs him this summer, and fans have been reacting. According to him, while his entourage has been a bad influence on Marcus in recent years, Manchester United didn’t do enough to surround Rashford with the right kind of talent to complement his game. He added that the forward was clearly burdened with a lot of responsibilities at MUFC, and fans started to demand too much from him.…
Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri has come out to explain why she prefers to keep her marriage out of the public eye. She recently had her say during an interview with Ifedayo Agoro, and fans have been reacting. According to her, while many keep saying that she is hiding her husband by keeping his identity hidden, choosing privacy over publicity has been one of the best decisions she has ever made. Ruth added that by keeping her marriage private, she has been able to stay focused on her relationship without unnecessary external interference. Her words, “I think it was the best…
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez would be a success at Old Trafford, former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has said. He recently revealed that the Argentine is the top-class goalie MUFC needs ahead of the new season, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Saha said that it is no fluke that Emi Martinez has been voted the best goalkeeper in the world for two years, and the goalie actually earned both awards because he has been incredibly consistent for club and country. He added that the Argentine should be brought in even if Onana stays, stressing that the…
Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has come out to celebrate veteran colleague Richard Mofe-Damijo on his birthday. She recently reflected on how a former dream she had eventually became her reality, and fans have been reacting. According to her, when she was still in the United States, she regularly fantasized about acting alongside RMD in a movie, a dream that finally came to pass after their recent Nollywood projects together. Shaffy added that the Nollywood legend and his wife used to visit her a lot in the U.S, and she considers his wife a close friend. Her words, “My dear LEGENDARY…
Manchester United legend Paul Parker has come out to blast club striker Rasmus Hojlund. He recently delivered a brutal assessment of the Danish international after his miserable 2024-25 season, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Manchester United has spent heavily on another failed potential, and the club will now have to let him go for cheap to bring in a better striker to guarantee the goals. Parker, however, added that Hojlund should be sold as long as an upgrade is brought in this summer. His words, “I think it’ll be difficult to move him on. Man Utd go…
Popular Nigerian singer BNXN has come out to urge Manchester United to sign Victor Osimhen this summer. He recently revealed that the Napoli forward would help to strengthen the MUFC squad ahead of the next football season. According to him, Manchester United desperately need a clinical forward to score the required goals the club needs to bring back its glory days, and the Nigerian striker fits the profile perfectly. He added that Osimhen’s goal-scoring ability and physical presence would be a major boost to MUFC’s attacking line for many years. His words, “If there’s one player I think Manchester United…
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has responded to the criticism he has been facing for his role in Jamal Musiala’s horror injury. His agent, Vincenzo Raiola, recently said that the criticism has been unfair because Donnarumma is a very sensitive human being. According to him, the goalkeeper only walked away from the scene because he wouldn’t have been able to watch Musiala endure the pain of his horrific injury, not because he didn’t care for a fellow footballer. He added that Donnarumma even sent him a text message at halftime to express how shaken he was after the unfortunate incident.…
A Nigerian X user has come out to accuse Afrobeats star Davido of promoting cultism. He recently had his say via a series of posts on his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to the user, while he is a supporter of the singer, he is very disappointed with how Davido actively encourages and promotes cultism nowadays. He wrote, “I love Davido and all that. But I’ll say it again, he’s always overdoing at times. Today he’s actively encouraging and promoting cultism. Smh. Omooo. As for una wey be real fan, make una continue dey defend some…
Manchester United legend Paul Parker has come out to say that he’ll love the club to sign Ollie Watkins this summer. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Watkins is a deadly workaholic on the pitch, and despite his age, he never stops running or scoring important goals for Aston Villa and England. Parker added that MUFC needs a striker who is strong in the air and able to lead the line, and Watkins fits that bill. His words, “I have to say yes. He’s honest, he’s a workaholic,…
Tesla shares fell more than 3% on Monday, July 7, as investors reacted to Elon Musk’s political ambition. Recall that the X owner recently announced his plans to set up a new U.S. political party, and the world has been reacting. Raising new questions about Musk’s focus on the electric vehicle company amid escalating political involvement, the announcement rattled markets and cast uncertainty over Tesla’s leadership stability. According to Reuters, Tesla stock dropped over 3% in Frankfurt trading, suggesting more losses could follow when U.S. markets reopen after the Independence Day holiday weekend. Veteran technology analyst Dan Ives added that…
Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho has paid a heartfelt tribute to Liverpool star Diogo Jota, who recently died in a car accident. Jose remembered the late footballer on the sidelines of the British Grand Prix, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he knew Jota was a very good guy because they shared the same agent, and it is simply difficult to understand why his young life had to be cut short like that. Mourinho added that everyone at Liverpool Football Club will need to suffer the unbearable loss together because Jota will always be part of the Anfield family.…