Ryan Giggs has laughed off former Manchester United teammate Roy Keane’s statement that he would be worth £2 billion in today’s crazy transfer market. “He’s always spoken a lot of sense has Roy,” Giggs said at the 2017 FAW McDonald’s Community Awards ahead of the Wales-Austria World Cup qualifier in Cardiff. “I don’t know about two billion, but I think Roy’s point was that now you’re seeing average players go for massive sums. “You look back at some of the players we played with — what would they be worth now? Ruud was an unbelievable goalscorer and guaranteed goals every…
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Marcus Rashford has come out to say he went “back to basics” to aid England all but secure their spot at next summer’s World Cup with a 2-1 win over Slovakia. England had to come from a goal down at Wembley after Rashford’s error early on allowed Stanislav Lobotka to score a quick coounter-attack goal. The Manchester United forward bounced back superbly to assist Eric Dier to equalise and then scored the crucial winner in the second half himself to finalize the comeback. : “It was an important goal, we started a bit slow as a team — and me…
Vadim Vasilyev, Monaco vice-president has told TASS he found it difficult to understand how PSG could sign Kylian Mbappe and still comply with financial fair play (FFP) rules. Mbappe has joined PSG on a season-long loan recently before the transfer window closed. A €180 million purchase option is expected to be due to be taken up in 12 months’ time, which — when added to the €222m arrival of Neymar from Barcelona — will take PSG’s spending to over €400m. UEFA has already launched an official investigation into PSG’s transfer dealings to see whether they have infringed FFP regulations, which…
Jorge Sampaoli has shut down rumours of a clash with star player Lionel Messi on the eve of their vital World Cup qualifier against Argentina. Messi is the mst important player for the Albiceleste’s hopes during a qualification campaign in which they now have no room at all for mistakes. A boring goalless draw in Uruguay last Thursday has left Argentina fifth in the South American group with just three games remaining to secure a top-four spot — and automatic qualification — for Russia 2018. Jorge Sampaoli, however, at a prematch news conference reported by the Argentinian press, claimed such…
Dele Alli says his middle-finger gesture during England’s win over Slovakia was directed at his teammate Kyle Walker in jest and not the referee. Alli received a rough challenge from Slovakia defender Martin Skrtel, but referee Clement Turpin allowed play to go on. Cameras then showed Alli gesturing his middle finger in the direction of Turpin after he had looked away, an action that could result in retrospective punishment if it is seen anywhere near the referee’s match report. Alli then wrote on Twitter that the ref was not intended to be the recipient of his gesture, but rather it…
Manchester United’s interest in Gareth Bale quickly faded during the transfer window, the Premier League leaders are doing everything possible to return for the winger in 2018. A £90 million move has been rumoured about, but Real Madrid were unwilling to sell this summer despite Bale’s struggles with injuries and form that have seen him jeered by his own fans at the Santiago Bale is also believed to be prepared to remain at the club and prove himself in this amazingly successful era under Zinedine Zidane. Jose Mourinho has made known his intention to bring in a star signing to…
Gianluigi Buffon has said that he will not be moved by criticism of his performance against Spain on Goalkeeper, saying people have written him off for years. The goalkeeping legend, 39, agreed he had been at fault in the 3-0 defeat, which ended Italy’s hopes of qualifying for the World Cup directly as group winners, but he said some of the criticism were just excessive. “In football, everything is subject to opinion, and often opinions can go beyond the truth,” he said. “You’ve got to accept criticism like the change of seasons — it is inevitable, and it’s fine. “It…
“Game of Thrones” is arguably the greatest TV show and biggest pop-culture event of this century. Yes, Rheon, who played the much-hated Ramsay Bolton, had auditioned for the role of Jon Snow. The showrunners were to choose between him and Kit Harrington. They went for Harrington. Good decision?
“Game of Thrones” has always stirred bad blood between the Stark sisters, Arya and Sansa. Shockingly, the pair united in the season finale to eliminate of a common enemy, Littlefinger. It was a surprising twist considering Littlefinger’s moves to break the sisters bond seemed to have been on point until that finale scene. Viewers talked about the unexplained twist – when did Sansa figure out Littlefinger’s plan? Had the Stark sisters been playing him all along? How was his death planned? Isaac Hempstead Wright, who plays Bran, recently explained what happened behind closed doors and how the Stark sisters planned…
Nigerian singer Patoranking has released his single, ‘Love you die’. He featured East Africa’s own, Diamond Platnumz on the track. It was produced by Master Garzy, The single celebrates Patoranking’s first official single in 2017 after releasing his debut album GOE. The jam is about hustling and making it when no one expects you too, something Patoranking has been saying since he first came unto the music scene.
D’banj, chatted with The Fedz, on Spindle’s “Artist on Artist” session, where his career inspiration became a topic. Banga Lee revealed that he finds motivation in everyone including artistes younger than he is. “I remember in 2014 when I went back to Nigeria, some young boy who used to work for me brought an artiste to me and said he wanted me to sign the artiste. I remember we gave the artiste a Rolex as a signing-on fee. “I signed the artiste and then I got a call later on and they said the parents of the artiste wanted to…
Tiwa Savage recently performed at the Made In America concert. The singer proved the stuff she is made of at the concert which held on September 2-3, in Philadelphia, USA. The concert had lots of artists from all over the world play sets at three stages and showcased the best of their music. Going by the reaction of concert goers who watched the show live, the singer put up an amazing performance. Tiwa Savage who signed a management deal with Roc Nation in 2016, is finalizing her third studio album, which according to sources, will be out in 2017.
Paul Okoye of Psquare is not pleased with the current state of power supply in the country. “Dear God I woke up this morning in this lovely space and nice view #lasvegas and I want to thank you but I have a question pls don’t be offended …how long will it take for Nigeria my country to be like this?” asked Paul Okoye. “Abeg who did we offend bikonu we don’t mind, we will go and beg for forgiveness no pride at all…we go humble ourselves.” “Even if they demand for a skeleton of an ant, we shall provide pls…
Frank Edoho broke the shocking news yesterday about the end of a 13-year role as the host of the “Who wants to be a Millionaire” game show and it only made fans edgy. Frank is known had for his brand as a prime time hero bringing humour and suspense into the TV game show. While many fans expressed dissappointment over his exit, former Big Brother Naija host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu teased Edoho regarding the end of his contract on WWTBAM. Obi-Uchendu wrote on Twitter, “But did you ask the audience before reaching this decision?” “Nah. I walked away with the lifeline…
For Cassper Nyovest, US star Kanye West is a huge inspiration. He has said he was always a fan of Kanye West, after finding similarities in their careers. “Kanye—College Dropout. Like, my whole believing in dreams came from that album, you know? He’s a dropout—I dropped out when I was 16 as well—and I opened my own record label, and for me to be out here years later and still doing it, and still making history—all comes from believing in myself and being such a believer in God as welI because of “Jesus Walks”—not because of “Jesus Walks” but—I just…
Lil Wayne has been hospitalized after suffering seizures. He was taken to the hospital after he was seen unconscious in his hotel room in Chicago. Lil Wayne is said to have suffered at least one seizure. He is now in Northwestern Memorial where he reportedly had another seizure. Lil Wayne is expected to be in the hospital for the next few days even though his team wants him to appear at a Las Vegas show. Lil Wayne is still dealing with contractual issues between him and Cash Money Records. The huge clash between him and Brian ‘Baby’ Williams has slowed…
Seun Kuti is very upset with Nigeria’s political and ruling class. He went on a Twitter rant today, Monday, September 4, 2017, and slammmed the government and political class. “So dey want us to think stupid, everybody celebrating, deyve bn celebrating all dis days, but who is celebrating d slavery days.” “Naija Youths ask again, Wetin b dis present Naija govt policy on Education?” tweeted Seun Kuti. “OAPs tell me that Nigerians don’t want to hear my music because it reminds them of their problems, so for that even my music cannot be played on the radio,” said Seun Kuti…
Nnamdi Kanu has called for the arrest of President Muhammadu Buhari and Lawal Daura, the director-general of the Department of State Services (DSS). He said both of them should be behind bars for disobeying court orders. He said: “President Muhammadu Buhari was the one who broke the laws, he disobeyed the direct court order to release me unconditionally, not once, but twice. “Honourable Shuaibu of Wuse magistrate court granted me bail, Buhari did not release me. Hon Justice Ademola granted me unconditional bail, Buhari and his cousin, Lawal Daura refused to honour that court order. “They are the ones who…
The striking doctors in Osogbo, Osun State, have refuted claims that they cancelled the industrial action. Folarin Olarewaju, chairman of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) said there is absolutely no truth in the statement by the Minister of of Labour and Productivity, Chris Ngige, that the association has suspended the strike. Olanrewaju did confirm that the association indeed had a meeting with the government, but said no decision has been made regarding the strike. He said the association will hold an emergency executive committee meeting where a decision will be made. The resident doctors had earlier prmised to…
Chris Ngige has said negotiation between the Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will begin again after Eid-el-Kabir. Mr Samuel Olowookere, Deputy Director (Press) in the ministry, issued this statement to the public. He also refuted speculations of uncertainty over talks between the Federal Government and the union. “Engagement of the striking ASUU members is still being handled by ministers of Labour and Employment and the ministers of Education. “Issues of strike by an employee are a labour matter. The Minister of Labour and Employment is, therefore, synergising with his the Ministry of Education to resolve the…