Diego Simeone has said he wants his players to give more when Antoine Griezmann is not performing, while adding that new signing Diego Costa is not guaranteed a starting spot when he is available to play in January. Griezmann was taken off with 25 minutes remaining in last Saturday’s 0-0 draw at Leganes, and the France international himself admitted to disappointment with his contribution after the previous Wednesday’s 2-1 defeat at home to Chelsea in the Champions League. Diego Simeone has said he is always looking to work his players up to give more to the club, while maintaining that…
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Uli Hoeness has said he has already told Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola who will take over from Carlo Ancelotti as coach of the German champions. After dismissing Ancelotti last week, Bayern are working on their search for a new manager and Hoeness met with the club’s former coach Guardiola at a Munich restaurant on Tuesday. Hoeness saidthat a decision has already been made on Ancelotti’s successor — and that Guardiola is in support. “It was purely a friendly get-together, but of course we exchanged ideas,” Hoeness said. “I told him who we are going to appoint in the coming…
Mats Hummels has said that his bosses at Bayern Munich have asked him for information on his former coach Jurgen Klopp as the German champions increase their search for a new manager. Hummels, 28, won the Bundesliga with Klopp at Borussia Dortmund for two straight seasons in 2011 and 2012. The central defender progressed through all of Bayern’s youth teams but made just one league appearance in his first stint before opting to join Dortmund — initially on loan and then permanently in 2009. “I’m following Jurgen Klopp really closely because of the seven years we had when he coached…
Alexandre Lacazette has spoken up that he spoke with Paris Saint-Germain before eventually choosing Arsenal this summer. “We talked with PSG but quickly I knew that it wasn’t where I wanted to go,” Lacazette said. “In France, for me, it was only Lyon. PSG could have enabled me to make progress because they have great players but I wanted to experience another league.” Lacazette has scored four goals in seven Premier League appearances but feels this is just the beginning. “At the Emirates, I have good stats [four goals in four games],” he said. “Now I’ll have to continue like…
Edinson Cavani has played down his fight with Paris Saint-Germain teammate Neymar and said that everything was not as it seemed. Asked about his dispute with Neymar, Cavani told a news conference: “These are things to do with football. Sometimes things are blown out of proportion. Everyone is aware of that. These are things that are resolved within a changing room. “Everything has a solution and everything is calm now. The important thing is that we all fight for the same aim, whether it’s with the national team or for the club.” Cavani’s utmost attention is fully focused on Uruguay…
Steven Gerrard has said he is confident Jurgen Klopp will eventually bring success to Liverpool despite their poor start to the season. “The league doesn’t lie — Liverpool are where they are,” Gerrard said. “But what I would say is I am really enjoying watching the team at the moment. “I love the manager. I think he has taken this team and the club forward. There is a lot of excitement about. “I can see Jurgen is a little bit frustrated at the moment but we all are. Of course it could have been a little bit better if chances…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho should play both Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial in the same team, according to Ryan Giggs. Rashford and Martial have combined to score 10 goals already this season. It has aided United start the new campaign with 33 goals in just 11 games in all competitions. “The battle between Marcus Rashford and Antony Martial has been great to follow,” Giggs said. “I could definitely see them in the same team, with Marcus being more of a natural centre-forward whereas Martial is more of a left-sided forward but can also play centrally.” Martial, who arrived at…
Ryan Giggs has said that Real Madrid star Gareth Bale should alter both his training regime and style of play if he wants to avoid the injuries which have so hindered his career in recent seasons. “When you look at Bale and the physical specimen he is, he is always going to be putting his body under pressure,” Giggs wrote. “Especially with the sort of challenges he comes up against from other players. “With the injuries he has had and at the stage of his career, this is when you need to start addressing it. When you get to your…
Genevieve Nnaji born 3 May 1979) is a Nigerian actress and singer. She won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2005, making her the first actress to win the award. In 2011, she was honoured as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic by the Nigerian government for her contribution to Nollywood. Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji is definitely a woman of class and style and one of the most respected actress in the country today. A few weeks ago, there were reports that indicated that she might be married, but it…
Nollywood actress Funke Akindele and her husband, singer JJC are presently chilling on vacation in Dubai. The pregnant actress and her husband shared beautiful pictures of their visit to an aquarium and a boutique. Funke is seen posing with her baby bump as she uses the hair shop lift. Her husband, JJC seem to be the cameraman all through the outing. The photos are lovely.
Femi Adebayo has talked about his two-decade long movie career, his most recent marriage to his wife, his transition into politics as well as his rumoured rivalry with his fellow actor, Odunlade Adekola recently. Why did you decide to go into Politics? “My being a politician is divine. I was called upon to come and serve my state. I think they felt I could serve the state by influencing and ensuring that the youths get value for our culture, that was why the governor of Kwara State, felt I could share my knowledge through my experience in Nollywood over the…
Wizkid made history by making himself the first African artist to sell out the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London. Wizkid despite a long break from performing, returned to stage in the most captivating way ever. Comments on social media from those in attendance at the concert revealed Wizkid directed an epic shade at Davido. The Singer was quoted saying; “We don’t want any kinda funny voice here” Wizkid reportedly made the statement after Wande Coal’s performance at Royal Albert Hall in London.
Lil Wayne was supposed to perform at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina, on Saturday, September 30. But the rapper, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., never entered the building. The reason: He refused to go through a compulsory security check. “While we regret the artist’s decision not to perform, Colonial Life Arena is not willing to bypass its security standards and jeopardize the safety of its patrons, performers or staff members,” read a statement posted to the venue’s website. Now, fans who expected to watch the 35-year-old artist at the 2nd Annual Fall Ball might not…
When Charles Novia was asked to name his best five actresses in recent times, he mentioned Mercy Johnson as number one and Tamara Eteimo as number two. Such is the rising profile of the Bayelsa State-born actress who only recently shot her own produced film. In this interview, Tamara opens the door to her world and takes us through the mind of the girl behind the actress. What has been happening?; have you started music like you said you would? “A lot has been happening, although I have not gone back to music as fully as l would want. I…
Adeniyi Johnson has survived a ghastly car accident in what would have been a tragedy on independence day. In a video being spread all over social media, the badly damaged car was shown with a caption from the actor. “How can a man come out of this alive? Well, i DID about 4hours ago… Don’t ask how, when and what happened… join me in thanking God!!! Mt redeemer liveth, Jesus is alive that’s why I’m sound OLUWA MODUPE!!! This would have been a bad day for those close to him and bad news for the Nollywood industry, but thankfully his…
Khloe Kardashian and boyfriend Tristan Thompson have been seen together in public for the first time since reports that she’s pregnant with their first child surfaced. The reality beauty and her beau were spotted in Cleveland, Ohio – where he plays for basketball team the Cleveland Cavaliers – heading back to the car with shopping bags. Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Khloe hid her frame, and perhaps her growing baby bump, beneath a baggy black hoodie as she stepped forward to the car. The blonde babe, 33, was dressed all in black, with leggings, a flowing top underneath her…
Kevin Hart is shelving the infidelity scandal rocking his marriage aside as he threw a massive baby shower for his wife, Eniko. The event which happened on Sunday, October 1, 2017, at the Casamigos Beach Club, Malibu, was well attended by close family and friends of the Harts. According to TMZ, it was reported that the couple was spending $117, 855 on a The Lion King-themed shower. Among those who were present at the party, including Kevin’s kids with Torrei Hart, Hendrix and Heaven. Eniko’s mother was also present, together with a few friends. As the shower was going on,…
Baby number three might be on the way for Basketmouth based on a recent Instagram picture of his wife, Elsie who had an apparent big belly. A close observation of the photo saw her make a gesture with her left hand as if to point out that she is pregnant. Her caption “We Are Here!!!!!!!! The Lord Of The Ribs Live!!!!!!!,” suggested that she took the pics at her husband’s recent concert. The comedian confirmed that he had a daughter by his girlfriend before he married his wife. Though a subject he was not keen to address at the time,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the Alliance for Democracy (AD) did not step forward with necessary forms and details of its candidates for Anambra governorship election before the deadline for submission. INEC Director of Publicity and Voter Education, Mr Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi disclosed this in a recent interview. Osaze-Uzzi added that in the commission’s books the National Chairman of AD was Chief Joseph Avazi, and not Ayodele. “The party did not make a submission of the necessary forms and list of their candidates before the close of work on the last day for submission. “From our records,…
Most Rev. Hassan Kukah, on Monday urged Nigerians to ensure they develop good attitudes to promote good governance and peaceful coexistence. Kukah gave the statement at `The Platform Nigeria’ powered by the Covenant Christian Centre, Lagos. The theme of the October Platform is: “Putting Together the Jigsaw Pieces that Form Nigeria” Kukah spoke on the sub-theme “The Weakness of Power’’. He mentioned that although the country was battling challenges, positive change of attitude, peace, unity and good governance would improve Nigeria. He noted that many Nigerians were not happy with the situation of things in the country but warned that…