Gary Neville has said that Jose Mourinho singling out the Luke Shaw is “a distraction” for other failures this season. Mourinho was, not for the first time, critical of the performance of Shaw, as well as some of his teammates, in the 2-0 FA Cup victory over Brighton on Saturday. “I can’t help feeling the whole Luke Shaw issue is a distraction from the critical aspect of the season,” Neville wrote in his Sky Sports column. “United spent a lot of money and the aspiration was to win the Premier League and go as far as they could in the…
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Arsenal defender Bellerin is a Manchester United target. They registered an interest in the Spaniard two seasons ago, and are keeping tabs on him ahead of a possible summer move, according reports. With Arsenal facing a second successive season without Champions League football, it will be hard for them to keep hold of the 23-year-old right-back. They’re looking to overhaul their squad this summer to get back into Europe’s elite competition and would reportedly listen to offers of around £50m for Bellerin.
Usain Bolt has said that his two-day trial at Borussia Dortmund this week will decide whether he can make it in professional football and said he has already asked Jose Mourinho for a chance at Manchester United. “That will determine for me, personally, if I continue or if I say, ‘You know what? I’m probably not good enough,'” Bolt said at the Hublot Match of Friendship in Basel, Switzerland. “It’s what happens in the next two days.” Bolt, 31, retired from athletics in August following the IAAF World Championships in London. He trained with South African side Mamelodi Sundowns in…
Florentino Perez has said he is not worried that Cristiano Ronaldo asked former Guangzhou Evergrande coach Luiz Felipe Scolari about life in China. Although Ronaldo has occasionally been linked with a lucrative move to the Far East, Perez told Onda Cero it was only natural for former colleagues to ask each other about their current work. “Where was Scolari coaching?” Perez asked at a charity event organised by ex-Madrid player Esteban Granero. “If I have a friend who is working in Hong Kong, I ask him how things are there. I don’t know what they talked about.” Ronaldo is under…
Ryan Giggs has insisted he will take no risks over the fitness of Gareth Bale, despite the commercial pressures to play the Real Madrid forward at the China Cup. Asked if there were financial pressures to play Bale — sources say that the Football Association of Wales would lose £100,000 of their reported £1 million participation fee if he did not feature in the tournament, Giggs replied: “Yes, of course. “Any risks, stupid risks, I won’t be taking. But it’s also my first game and I want to get my best team out there. “The relationship with all the clubs…
Philippe Coutinho has said Brazil will feel Neymar’s absence in their upcoming friendlies against Russia and Germany, but must find a way to overcome the loss of the Selecao’s star player. Speaking to reporters ahead of Friday’s match against Russia, Coutinho said: “Neymar is a great player, very important for our national team. “We feel his absence, but we have to overcome in some form. The national team has grown a lot collectively, that’s the main thing, and we have to continue in this manner. “Tactically, I think it will be clear, someone will have to occupy his position, and…
Rumour has it that Emmanuel Adebayor and Dillish Mathews might have gone official about their relationship. So a couple of days ago, Dellish had posted on her Instagram page a photo of herself where she looked absolutely astonishing and Emmanuel Adebayor couldn’t hold back as he sent her a couple of love Emojis. Now the second part of this love story is that on Tuesday, March 21, 2018, Adebayor posted a photo of himself in Paris, France with a guitar and just like what he did when Dillish posted a photo of herself, she also sent him a couple of…
Former Big Brother Naija housemate Ahneeka has responded to Noble Igwe’s criticisms of her hygiene and acne. Expressing her disappointment, Ahneeka said that she doesn’t think any woman should be spoken to the way Igwe did. During her stay in the #BBNaija house, Noble Igwe, on several occasions, tweeted about Ahneeka’s acne and personal hygiene. “I was kind of disappointed at the way he took it. I mean, no person should be allowed to talk about any person like that,” Ahneeka told HipTV “He knew he had a social media presence – even if he didn’t, I don’t think he…
Diddy has revealed that he is working on an app that will promote black businesses in the United States. According to him, the app will help users identify businesses owned by black people in their community. Diddy also revealed that he is talking to Jay-Z about the app, adding that it is part of their black excellence agenda. Reports have it that the business mogul said that it is time for blacks to stop march, adding that it is time to start charging. He said “We’re into psychological warfare. The difference is, we’re not trying to hurt nobody.” “This is…
Mr Eazi reassured Temi Otedola of his love for her with a cute message on her birthday. The music star took to his Instagram page on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, where he celebrated Temi on her birthday with a beautiful photo of the billionaire heiress and fashion vlogger. According to Mr Eazi, he loves her and wished her a happy birthday. “Happy Birthday to my African Queen! My Bestie! I love you so much! Keep Shining,” he captioned the photo. Despite not hiding their relationship from the public, they always seem to get everything right and we are loving it.…
When you’ve got all the money in the world, you go on a bike ride anywhere just as Beyonce and hubby, Jay Z were spotted doing in Jamaica. According to reports, the superstars are in Jamaica to shoot a content that will be used for their upcoming On the Run II Tour. Jay Z and Beyonce will be shooting at Tuff Gong, Bob Marley’s home, and studio. Jay was on Jamrock just last year … when he recorded with Damian Marley for the 4:44 album. With the tour which is set to kick off in June 2018, it is obvious…
Richard Mofe-Damijo might be the hottest actor in Nigeria that’s why despite being married, some ladies won’t mind being his second wife. An unidentified young lady recently wrote a letter to the actor wishing to be his wife. “Good morning sir, please I need your help. I’m ready to submit myself to Yabaleft for evaluation. I can’t take the torment anymore. I’m 29 years old, I’m beautiful, I have a wonderful job but I’ve been single for four years now because I’m in love with this celebrity. A Nigerian actor RMD! I’ve pushed a lot of good men away because…
Khloe Kardashian is pregnant but the reality star looks sexy in a newly released semi-nude shoot. The soon to be mum took to her Instagram page on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, where she released the photo wearing a really sexy and revealing lingerie which also shows off her growing baby bump. The last time we got to see Khloe posing for the cameras, was when she released photos for her new maternity fashion label, Good Mamas. The soon to be first time mum went topless for the new fashion line which indeed showed how despite being pregnant she still looked…
D’banj is about to bring back his popular business brands, Koko water, Koko garri and Koko mansion. “My OG mr double 07 @iambangalee please think of Koko mansion, Koko concert, Koko mobile, Koko water ..time to show the world who is dbanj again let Koko mansion take over Big brother Africa,” the fan wrote. The excitement at which D’banj replied the fan could be seen as he probably couldn’t hide the fact that he actually has all these projects in the pipeline. “@smartdeeybaba thanks so much for your advice … you definitely are a Prophet or you’ve got the gifts…
It is now obvious that DJ Cuppy is Asa Asika’s girlfriend. You know we’ve all been wondering when these guys would make official their relationship, well DJ Cuppy has finally let the cat out of the bag. On Tuesday, March 20, 2018, Asa Asika took to his Twitter page to announce his clients’ endorsement deal. “Both my clients have Pepsi deals now! DJ Obi x Davido! @PlugNG way!” he wrote. It didn’t take long before DJ Cuppy responded to the tweet, “AND your girlfriend! ” she added. It safe to say these guys are dating and we can all put…
Ghanaian actress cum musician Juliet Ibrahim has clapped back at a follower for labelling her as a ‘whore’. It all started when Juliet took to Twitter to thank viewers of the Big Brother Naija show for voting for one of the contestants known as Teddy A. She wrote on her Twitter: “Thanks to everyone for voting Teddy A. God Bless you all” The follower then responded, “You’re a hoe”, referencing the fact that she has a boyfriend, but she’s all over Teddy A. Juliet Ibrahim didn’t hesitate to clap back: “Yeah just like your mother. By the way, Your Mama…
John Oyegun has said corruption is not as brazen under the President Muhammadu Buhari government as it was with previous administrations. “Yes, there are still challenges in the land, there is no question about it,” Oyegun said. “We took over in very difficult circumstances including a fundamental problem of the collapse of the price of crude oil, Conditions were such that we needed an extraordinary man of courage to be able to lead the country out the crisis that we inherited to the increasing economic stability and progress which this nation clearly is beginning to attain,” he added. “On infrastructure,…
Bukola Saraki has described the return of 101 of the 110 abducted Dapchi Schoolgirls as the answered prayers of millions of Nigerians. He also urged the government to do all within its power to ensure the return of the remaining Dapchi and Chibok girls. “The release of the abducted Dapchi schoolgirls is tremendous news for the country. Our prayers have been answered,” Saraki declared. “I commend President Buhari, our security forces and the Yobe State Government for their effort in bringing back our girls. However, we cannot stop here. We must not rest until all the Dapchi girls, and the…
Rotimi Amaechi has asked Igbos in the southeast region to seek forgiveness for turning their backs on President Muhammadu Buhari during the 2015 presidential election and elect him for a second term next year. Amaechi said that Igbos have to join a national party like the ruing All Progressives’ Congress (APC) to have a realistic shot at producing a candidate that can emerge president in Nigeria. However, he mentioned that before this can happen, they first have to seek forgiveness and support President Buhari’s bid for second term. He said, “You (Igbo) did not vote for Buhari, true or false?…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it did not have confidence in the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC). Mr Uche Secondus, made the party’s position known while receiving a delegation of the United Nations, led by Mr Mohamed Ibn Chambas in Abuja. He called on the United Nations to intervene to prevent rigging during the 2019 general elections. “The new leadership of INEC, after the 2015 elections, has conducted series of elections; they have done their best but much is left to be desired. “INEC must come out clean and clear for all parties to have confidence in its ability…