Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has issued a stern warning to club defender Leny Yoro. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the Frenchman is wrong to continually try to impose himself physically on strikers who are far more developed, so he needs to adjust his game henceforth. Ferdinand added that the young defender is currently being outmatched physically in the EPL. His words, “Leny Yoro right now is trying to fight too many fights in a game, when physically he’s not starting at the same place. They’re all…
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Travis Kelce has said that he is fired up for another season with the Kansas City Chiefs. He recently confirmed that he is returning to the NFL after months of speculation during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. According to him, Kelce, he needed to take a step back before deciding to return, and his fiancée, Taylor Swift, deserves credit for motivating him. Emphasising that he is not done yet, Travis noted that he still has a lot to give to the game. His words, “Let’s go! Making another run at it, baby, and the Chiefs are making moves,…
Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has delivered an update on Kylian Mbappe’s fitness. This comes ahead of the first leg of Real Madrid’s Champions League round of 16 tie against Manchester City, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even though Mbappe’s injury has been looking positive this week, his recovery will still take one day at a time. Arbeloa added that he’ll have to rely on other stars like Vinicius Junior to step up if the Frenchman fails his late fitness test. His words, “Well, he’s better. Obviously, we have to take one day at a time and…
Popular Housewife Lisa Rinna has opened up about how she helped her Traitors costar Rob Rausch secure a Hermès Birkin bag for Maura Higgins after betraying her on the show. She recently had her say via a TikTok video, and fans have been reacting. According to her, helping Rob to get Maura’s bag was a magical experience for her, and it was tickling to watch the reality star receive it on Watch What Happens Live. Lisa then thanked her friends, Isaac Boots and Jeffery, for helping with the connection that secured the Birkin. Her words, “Let’s talk about the Birkin…
Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal has publicly defended his decision to applaud Celta Vigo legend Iago Aspas during their recent La Liga encounter at Balaidos. This comes following a wave of unwarranted online criticism from a section of his own fanbase, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he applauded Aspas to acknowledge an enduring Spanish football icon whose retirement could be approaching, so fans should know that basic sporting values and respect must always come first. Carvajal added that supporters should not be questioning his loyalty to the badge because of a respectable gesture. His words, “That gesture…
Nollywood actress Bimbo Ademoye has called out her dog for being so ungrateful. She recently had her say via her Instastory, and fans have been reacting. Referring to her pet as ghetto, the moviestar revealed that after getting her dog new shoes, he decided not to wear them. Her words, “Ice is so ungrateful. I bought him shoes, and he hates them. Go walk with your bare feet then. Ghetto ass dog! Sometimes I ask myself if I’m ok, because what is this?” WOW. Nollywood is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian film industry. The origin of the…
Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has attributed his explosive recent improvement at Chelsea to the guidance of Liam Rosenior. This comes following the manager’s bold claims that the forward now rivals the likes of Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. Reacting, his frequent office meetings with Rosenior have prevented him from becoming complacent in recent times, so he is grateful to his manager for his improvement. Pedro added that his good form is largely down to his beneficial conversations with his coach. His words, “When the new manager arrived, he told me that he already knew who I was and wanted to…
Nollywood actor Prince Eke has come out to slam his fellow celebrities. He recently had his say via his Instagram account, and fans have been reacting. According to him, several Nigerian celebrities are not worth emulating because they are not a good influence on the people and rarely speak against corruption or bad governance. Eke added that it is always sad to see broke and depressed Nigerian celebrities preferring to sell their conscience to their oppressors. His words, “The earlier you understand that most of these so called celebrities are not worth being influenced by, the better for you. Actors…
Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta has sensationally hit back at former manager Xavi Hernandez. This comes after Xavi claimed that he deliberately sabotaged Lionel Messi’s return to Camp Nou. Reacting, Laporta insisted that the decision for Messi to return rested entirely with the Argentine superstar rather than any boardroom interference, and a concrete contract offer was rejected by the Messi camp for personal reasons. He added that Xavi was fired because he just could not balance his family and professional life. His words, “He relaxed and couldn’t balance his family and professional life. He said our team wouldn’t be competitive…
Some journalists were denied entry to the launch of the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation in Lagos on Monday. They were banned from entering over a requirement to wear branded T-shirts provided by the event organisers. The event, held at The Delborough Lagos, attracted guests including Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Shade Okoya, Layal Holm, Florence Ita-Giwa, Mo Abudu, Darey Art Alade and his wife Deola Art Alade, Yeni Kuti, Bose Ogulu and music executive Don Jazzy. According to ThisDay journalist Yinka Olatunbosun, reporters invited to cover the launch were asked to undergo accreditation outside the venue and told they would only be…
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has jumped to the defence of Premier League leaders Arsenal. He recently labelled the growing waves of criticism directed at Mikel Arteta’s side as very unfair, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he does not subscribe to the negative narrative surrounding the north London club, and he believes Arteta should keep exploiting his competitive advantage. Rooney added that the Gunners must continue keeping clean sheets and making themselves very hard to play against. His words, “I’ve heard a lot of people talking about Arsenal and the way they’re playing but I think they’ve…
Hollywood actress Viola Davis has opened up about life as a novelist. Recall that the moviestar and James Patterson are the co-authors of “Judge Stone,” a legal thriller in which a teenage abortion case electrifies a small Alabama town. According to her, it does not matter if it’s writing a movie character or telling a story in a book, the aim is always to create a real human being and pass a message. Viola added that having the chance to work with the great Patterson made the experience even more worth it. Her words, “My agent called and said, ‘Would…
Manchester United legend Patrice Evra has come out to emphasise Bruno Fernandes’ importance to the club. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the Portuguese midfielder deserves praise for wanting to remain at MUFC despite having the ability to jump ship and win big trophies elsewhere. Stressing that it’ll depend on the player if he wants to stay or leave, Evra added that he expects Bruno to have a lot of opportunities in the summer. His words, “Man United nearly lost Bruno Fernandes at the start of the season…
Popular singer Jennifer Hudson has opened up about her tour this coming summer. She recently had her say while speaking with PEOPLE at the 30th ABFF Honours in Los Angeles, and fans have been reacting. According to her, she has been finding inspiration in her son and boyfriend Common because they are both very musical people. Hudson added that her boy is also a producer, and he has been recreating some of her popular songs. Her words, “My voice is a tree of many branches. I am a music lover, as well as a singer [and] artist, so it’s going…
Manchester United legend Patrice Evra has blasted Theo Walcott for comparing the current Arsenal team to MUFC’s iconic 2007-08 Champions League-winning team. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the former Arsenal winger was probably drunk when he made the comparison because there is no way Mikel Arteta’s title-chasers can compete with Sir Alex Ferguson’s legendary squad. He added that the ex-England international is a danger to society for making such a false claim. His words, “I think Wayne Rooney was being really nice to Theo Walcott, even if…
Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo has come out to celebrate the women in his life on International Women’s Day. He recently had his say via his Instagram page, and fans have been reacting. Proving that he has indeed separated from his wife, Iyana Aduke, Adebayo shared photos of his mother and daughters on social media, describing them as the beautiful women in his life. Femi added that their resilience, wisdom and unwavering spirit make him a better man. His words, “Today I celebrate strength, grace, brilliance and the undeniable impact of women. To the beautiful and illustrious women in my life,…
Manchester City manager Guardiola has dropped a hint that he is ready to continue coaching at the club next season. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, while some people have been saying Manchester City has assembled a complete squad, his team will only realise their full potential next season. Pep added that his players will only be properly equipped to win major honours next season. His words, “We are not a complete team to compete to, you know, to be solid. That is the reality. But we are…
Popular Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage has shared why she decided to launch a music foundation at this stage of her career. She recently had her say during an interview with Naija News at the unveiling of the music foundation, a project aimed at helping emerging talents navigate the music industry. According to her, remembering how someone decided to invest in her education at Berklee College of Music many years ago made her realize she needed to give back as well. Tiwa added that the experience taught her the business side of music alone because it immediately transformed her talent into…
Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has warned his team-mates to prepare for a tough battle against Newcastle at the famous St James’ Park stadium. The Catalan giants secured a gritty 1-0 victory over Athletic Club in La Liga on Saturday night, but the celebrations were short-lived as the squad immediately turned its attention to the looming UCL challenge. According to him, he and his teammates must get ready to face a very physical opponent in a very difficult stadium for them to have any chance of reaching the quarterfinals. He added that the physical nature of the EPL side is definitely…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said that he is tired of expecting EPL clubs to get help with their schedule ahead of UCL games. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, while clubs like Real Madrid are given an extra 24 hours to recover for European fixtures, it is a shame to see that England prioritize the Carabao Cup. Pep added that the broadcasters will keep making inconsiderate decisions as long as they keep making money. His words, “For here in England it is more important what happened…