Eric Cantona has said he “loves” Jose Mourinho but would like his team to be more adventurous. Cantona said attacking football was part of United’s tradition and urged boss Mourinho to remove the handbrake. “United always played in a good way and enjoy the game even at bad times — it’s the philosophy of the club, it’s very strong, it’s a creative game, the passing, the movement and everything,” the 51-year-old said. Eric stressed: “I really love Mourinho. I love the way he played. “It’s just I prefer if it is more offensive and that’s just because it’s United. It’s…
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Lionel Messi did not take the chance to silence the noise about his Barcelona contract situation as he accepted the European Golden Shoe award on Friday. Barcelona announced that Messi had agreed to a new deal until 2021 in July but the forward has not yet signed the contract himself. Reports that his future was not discussed. Messi was presented with the Golden Shoe by Suarez, last year’s winner, as he spoke about his changing role on the pitch now he’s into his 30s and this weekend’s top-of-the-table clash against Valencia. “I always say individual prizes come from collective efforts,”…
Jose Mourinho has confirmed that defenders Phil Jones and Eric Bailly will still be absent for Saturday’s match against Brighton & Hove Albion, but Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic will both play as they continue their returns from injury. “They are out,” Mourinho said to MUTV about the two defenders. “But we are OK because we have [Chris] Smalling, [Marcos] Rojo and [Victor] Lindelof.” “Paul is still on this process where he cannot reach the fatigue limit,” Mourinho said. “He cannot go more than 65 to 70 minutes because that’s when fatigue normally arrives and, with so many matches consecutively,…
After having his nose broken during the Madrid derby last weekend, Sergio Ramos is now scheduled to return to action for Real Madrid ahead of this Saturday’s La Liga tie against Malaga. With the bruising not yet fully healed, the 31-year-old defender has revealed that he will be wearing a protective carbon fibre mask for the occasion, and not just any old carbon fibre mask either. Indeed, Ramos shared a photo of his latest accessory on social media, revealing his mask will carry on it a special motivational message: “Work hard, dream big.” Hurry back then Lion.
Eden Hazard has fuelled the speculation he could exit Chelsea to join Real Madrid by re-stating an “admiration” for the European champions in an interview with French TV. He said: “For the moment, I want to finish this year. Everyone knows the admiration I have for Real, but for the moment, I’m a Blue. And each year people have said things, and each year I have stayed at my club. “When I was at Lille, people started saying Paris Saint-Germain and everything, but I stayed at Lille. At Chelsea, every year, they say Paris Saint-Germain or Real.” After returning from…
Farhad Moshiri has said the club are very close to appointing a permanent successor to Ronald Koeman. Moshiri said: “The first priority is to stabilise the club and finalise the appointment of a manager. We are close.” Everton, who parted ways with Ronald Koeman last month, are currently under the charge of under-23s manager David Unsworth. However, they have continued to struggle despite a summer of heavy investment and were thrashed 5-1 at home by Atalanta in the Europa League on Thursday. Unsworth has said he does not need a timeframe to be put on his stint as caretaker manager…
Juan Mata has said that he thinks the days of one club dominating English football are long gone. “I think that’s pretty difficult right now,” he said in an exclusive interview. “To dominate as often as United did in the last 20 years is very difficult now. “There are so many clubs with great squads, good managers, good financial situations that allows them to sign good players. “So the level goes up and up and it’s balanced between five or six teams. So it’s difficult to dominate for a long time like United did. “We are seeing it recently with…
Pep Guardiola has admitted he is shocked that Raheem Sterling is Manchester City’s leading goalscorer so far this season. Asked if he was surprised that Sterling was his top scorer: “Yes — but it’s good. Sergio and Gabriel didn’t play all the games — normally both are better — but it’s good. “‘It’s good for the players to know how important it is to know they won the game because they score the goal like for example against Feyenoord. “We have a lot of players who have the ability to score a goal, not just the strikers. It’s so important…
Bola Tinubu, has said there will be no easy ticket for President Muhammadu Buhari for the 2019 election. He said, “Buhari is a believer in the process. He believes in the rule of law. We wanted him even before the last convention and primary of the party.” “We followed all the constitutional provision and an individual or group’s opinion does not really matter at this stage, Buhari will want a normal process. “Buhari that, I know, who says he will lose at any convention? But if the national body, the national executive committee and all of us as members endorsed…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Pius Anyim. Anyim was released on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, after he submitted his Nigerian passport to the anti-graft agency. An EFCC source also said “Anyim was SGF from May 2011 to May 29, 2015. During this period, specifically May 2012 to May 2015, the SGF Ecological Fund Account with the Central Bank of Nigeria received an inflow of N58,146,983,677.85. “From this fund, three of the companies linked to Anyim, Foundation Years, Obis Associate and Eldyke Engineering received contracts worth over…
Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday in Abuja inaugurated the National Council on Nutrition, and the 2017 Global Nutrition Report. Inaugurating the Council at the Vice President Conference hall, Presidential Villa, Osinbajo said Nigeria must make speedy and visible progress in its fight against hunger, malnutrition and other nutritional challenges. According to the vice-president, the inauguration of the council is further proof of the seriousness with which the Buhari administration takes the issue of improving the nutritional status of all Nigerians. ”That policy, if fully implemented, will ensure significant improvements in several specific national indices, including the reduction of stunting in under-5 children,…
Goodluck Jonathan has said that he will not slumber well until the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) returns to power in 2019. He said that it is his responsibility to ensure that the party transforms itself into a strong platform. He said “Whether I like it or not, I must take responsibility for the defeat because I led the party to the election. The only thing that will make me sleep well is to ensure that PDP comes back to power.” The former President said this while speaking with Bode George, who paid him a visit at his country home in…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) group has begged President Muhammadu Buhari to call some of the security agencies in the country to order. In a statement issued on Wednesday, November 22, SERAP said Buhari should take a swift action that would send a strong signal about his position on corruption matters. “By moving speedily to stop this kind of behaviour by the SSS and NIA officials, Buhari would be making clear that under his watch, those accused of grand corruption would not be allowed to circumvent the law no matter their status in the society,” the statement signed…
Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has pledged his administration’s commitment to promoting agricultural and economic ventures in the state via public-private partnerships. He said that other ventures were those relating to solid minerals exploitation, tomato farming and processing as well as textiles and agro-allied industries. Tambuwal said that a mechanised cattle breeding and dairy farm was established by his administration through such initiatives. In the area of education, the governor said that students’ enrolment in schools had increased appreciably, while efforts were underway to upgrade the infrastructural facilities of the schools. Tambuwal said that a committee set up by the…
Ibrahim Magu has said that former Director General of the Department of State Security (DSS), Mr. Ita Ekpenyong and the sacked Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Ayo Oke must be made to answer for their actions. This is following reports of a clash between EFCC personnel and officials of the NIA and DSS. The clash occurred when EFCC officials, in company of police officers, tried to arrest Oke and Ekpeyong at their homes in Abuja. Speaking on the incident, Magu said that he will ensure that the two former government officials are arrested and prosecuted. He also…
Alhaji Lai Mohammed has promised Nigerians that the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration is doing everything possible to ensure a drop in the price of rice. ”We are happy to tell Nigerians of a giant stride made by the administration in the agriculture sector, specifically rice production: Nigeria is inching closer to achieving self-sufficiency in rice, due to the success recorded by the administration in the local production of rice,” he said. ”A few years ago, this (Thai investors establishing rice mills in Nigeria) would not have been possible since Nigeria was not considered a top rice producing country. Today, Nigeria is…
Rochas Okorocha of Imo has shown support to the ongoing Federal Government’s National Housing Programme (NHP) across the country. The governor praised the Avu community for sacrificing its ancestral land to make sure development was recorded in the area. Okorocha promised the land owners that none of them would be denied their statutory rights in the course of the development. He appealed to the contractors to always carry the people of the area along in their activities to prevent agitations. Okorocha noted that the state would be laying foundation of another housing project in line with the Federal Government promises…
Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN) has asked Ibrahim Magu to report the incident between the EFCC and the DSS to President Buhari. Recently, officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and police officers clashed with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and National Intelligence Agency (NIA) in Abuja. Sagay said “I think the EFCC should refer the matter to the President so that he can take action because the President is the overall boss and if people are misbehaving like that, preventing agencies from doing their work, then there should be a penalty for misconduct. “We all…
Nigeria’s Leading luxury cognac brand, Hennessy, is set to host the biggest concert in Lagos this December! The invite-only concert scheduled to hold on the December 2, 2017 at Eko Atlantic, Lagos, will exceed all expectations with a spectacular line up of Nigeria’s best Artistes and world class production to deliver an unforgettable experience. “Hennessy Artistry has always been the benchmark entertainment platform in Nigeria. This year, we intend to exceed all expectations: delivering the most unforgettable experience for consumers and lovers of the brand” – Oluwole Awoleke, Brand Manager Hennessy & Spirits. The Headliners this year are King of…
Project Fame West Africa Season 9 Winner, Okiemute Ighorodje held a remarkable ‘Thank You Concert’ recently. The ‘Okiemute Thank You Concert’ held on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at The Executive spot, Ikoyi, Lagos. With lots of comedy, music, dance from celebrities such as – SeyiLaw, Funnybone, Whale Mouth, Monika, Olawale, Illbliss, Mr 2kay, DJ Nana. Other performances came from Beverly Osu, Denrele Edun, Uncle Ben (Music Cordinator Project fame), Larry Foreman, Jeff Akoh, Eddie Izycs, Toby Grey & Doray. The event was organized in appreciation to MTN, Ultima Studios, friends, and beloved fans towards their love and support, and most…