Barclays Premier League club, Liverpool, have reportedly offered out-of-favour striker, Fabio Borini and £8 million for Nigeria international midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi. . According to reports in the English media over the weekend, Onazi is now a main target for Brendan Rodgers to solve his team’s holding role in the midfield as they struggle in the Premier League this term. . The Reds are using Borini as a bait in the planned bid since the Italian striker has long been admired by the Rome club. . It is not the first time that Rodgers will be linked with a move for…
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Germany’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Manuel Neuer on Friday played down his prospects of securing the World Player of the Year award over holder Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. . “I’m certainly not favourite,” the Bayern Munich star told German daily Süddeutsche Zeitung. . “The other two are international ‘marques’, they’ve clearly got an advantage.” . If Neuer does receive the Ballon d’Or he will be the first of his countrymen to do so since Lothar Matthaus in 1990 and only the second goalkeeper after Lev Yashin, of the then Soviet Union, in 1963. . For Germany coach Joachim Loew, the…
Spain forward Fernando Torres has agreed to return to Atletico Madrid on loan from AC Milan until the end of the 2015-16 season, seven and a half years after leaving his boyhood club, the La Liga champions said on Monday. . Torres, 30, has been struggling for goals since joining Chelsea from Liverpool in 2011 and moved to Milan on loan in August. . Chelsea and Milan agreed on Saturday to make the switch permanent, paving the way for Torres to be loaned to Atletico, where he will hope to resurrect his stuttering career under inspirational coach Diego Simeone. .…
Nigerian striker Peter Odemwingie is set to be offered a new contract by Stoke City despite being sidelined due to injury. . Odemwingie has been on the sidelines since August owing to a cruciate knee ligament injury, but the former West Bromwich Albion and Cardiff City man will be out of contract at the Britannia Stadium at the end of this season. . It is likely the striker will be offered an one-year deal by The Potters considering he will turn 34 next season. . Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has revealed that “there’s something in place” for Odemwingie despite…
Manchester United midfielders Ander Herrera and Adnan Januzaj have returned to training ahead of the Premier League trip to Stoke City, manager Louis van Gaal said on Tuesday. . United have climbed to third in the table after winning seven of their last nine games going into the match against Stoke on Thursday. . “Herrera has trained today for the first time with us and Januzaj has also trained two training sessions with us,” Van Gaal told a news conference. . “They don’t have match rhythm. Januzaj was ill and you have to recover from your illness, not from your…
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal on Tuesday accused the English football authorities of neglecting player welfare and short-changing millions of supporters due to the over-crowded festive fixture schedule. . The Dutchman, currently in the middle of his first season in the English game, has been an outspoken critic of the Premier League’s traditional mid-season programme. . United drew 0-0 at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, kicking off only 43 hours after a Boxing Day win over Newcastle United, and Van Gaal believes the stress placed on the league’s superstars reduces the quality of the spectacle. . “Everybody knows the body…
Borussia Dortmund have full faith in coach Juergen Klopp who has no deadline either by when he has to lift the team out of the Bundesliga danger zone, general manager Hans-Joachim Watzke reiterated. . “We are fully convinced of him,” Watzke told Tuesday’s edition of the Bild paper. . Watzke said he has “zero point zero doubts” that Klopp still reaches players, dismissed a possible deadline scenario as “perverse” and insisted this position will not change. . Dortmund won the Bundesliga in 2011 and 2012, and were runners-up to Bayern Munich in the past two seasons. But they are struggling…
Bundesliga players get a rest over the festive season before training for the late January restart gets underway on January 30 in Stuttgart. Champions Bayern Munich have the longest holiday, and all 18 clubs will leave Germany for camps in warmer areas. . Runaway leaders Bayern Munich have the longest holiday while ailing VfB Stuttgart will be the first Bundesliga team to resume training for the second half of the season. . Stuttgart coach Huub Stevens will gather his players on January 3 while Pep Guardiola’s Munich don’t start until four days later with their preparation for the January 30…
Not content with four titles in 2014, including his second Champions League, prolific Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is determined to make next year an even bigger success. . Ronaldo netted 51 goals in 47 appearances last season, setting a record of 17 goals for one edition of Europe’s elite club competition, as Real secured a record-extending 10th continental crown and the King’s Cup. . The Portugal captain continued where he left off in 2014-15 as the world’s richest club by income claimed the European Super Cup and Club World Cup and he has amassed an incredible 32 goals in…
While Chelsea and Manchester City slug it out at the top of the Premier League, Louis van Gaal’s Old Trafford revolution gathers ever more momentum in the red half of Manchester. . The Dutchman endured a tricky start to his reign but seven wins in eight league games have put United hot on the heels of the pacesetters. . If the current United side can emulate the teams of Alex Ferguson who were renowned for a strong second half of the season, Van Gaal’s men could yet have their say in the destiny of the title. . United visit Tottenham…
The breakaway faction of the Association of Nigerian Theatre Practitioners (ANTP) known as Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) over the weekend conducted elections into key positions. . The elections held on Friday December 20, 2014 and veteran Yoruba actor, Dele Odule emerged as President while Antar Laniyan was elected Deputy President. . TAMPAN, the new association which emerged in February 2014 after about six hours of crucial meetings in Ikorodu, Lagos among major stakeholders in the industry, predictably is enjoying the consent of major marketers and distributors in Oshodi as leading directors and producers endorse the association. . Odule, who was declared winner by the…
Popular Nollywood actor, director and filmmaker, Desmond Olusola Elliot recently sent out his season’s greetings as he posted a customised eCard on social media. The actor-cum-politician expressed his deep gratitude to his fans and supporters, and is pictured on the card with the 2 winners that emerged recently from a modelling competition he put in place hosted.
It was a convergence of both movie talents and a number of figures in the entertainment industry as they all gathered for the birthday party of Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo. The actress held a party to mark the birthday on Sunday, December 21, 2014 and was all smiles all through the event while acknowledging cheers and greetings from guests. Those spotted at the star-studded party include Desmond Elliot, Sexy Steel, Mercy Aigbe-Gentry, Doris Simeon, Ayo Adesanya and 9ice. © NET Newspapers 2014. All Rights Reserved. Please use sharing
Actor, Joseph Benjamin took to his Instagram to apologise to females he might have hurt in the past. . The Kiss & Tell actor might have had this strange feelings that comes upon people at the end of the year, where they feel the need to apologise to everyone they have hurt in the past. . Or maybe the weight of what he has done weighs heavily upon his heart like burden. . ‘This is me being real, and using this medium to apologise to every girl out there, that I must have hurt by no intents of mine. My life is a…
Popular Nollywood actress, filmmaker and producer, Funke Akindele has joined the swelling number of celebrities wishing fans and movie lovers Merry Christmas on social media. The actress posted an e-card with the message: ‘Compliments of the season. Faith makes all things possible. Hope makes all things work. Love makes all things beautiful. May you have all the three this season. Love always, Funke Akindele.’
Singer Aituaje Iruobe aka Waje, has taken some time off to reflect on life as a woman, mother and as an artiste. . This morning, the songwriter took to Instagram to reflect on how beautiful 2014 has been for her, writing about her life and all. . And she asked ‘What’s your testimony? Let’s rejoice with u #merrychristmas #spreadlove #leavehate.’
Indigenous language rapper, Olamide Adedeji popularly known as Olamide, has unveiled a long list of headliners for his anticipated gig, OLIC. . The ‘Dope Money’ rapper took to his Instagram account on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 to unveil the artistes who will thrill guests at the event including: Ice Prince, M.I, Yung L, 9ice, BOJ, SolidStar, Dammy Krane, Timaya, Viktor, Oritse Femi, Skales, Runtown, Lil Kesh, Patoranking, Yemi Alade, Davido, Wizkid, Phyno, and Reminisce. . The list, with about 19 acts in all, also has the likes of DJ Xclusive, DJ Cuppy, DJ Spinall, Eniola Badmus, Basket Mouth DO2DTUN of Cool…
Colombian pop star, Shakira has made it clear that her knowledge of football is not all that limited. . The popular singer, who is the partner of Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique, has criticised the footballer’s positioning of Lionel Messi in his dream team. . Pique recently unveiled his dream team and among the strikers upfront, opted to start Messi on the right wing, Cristiano Ronaldo on the left wing and Robin Van Persie as his centre forward. . Making it known to fans and friends, he said he is open to suggestions but his superstar musician partner and mother of his child soon hit back at…
Annie Idibia has sent a Christmas message on behalf of the Idibia family. . Annie, who is the wife of popular pop star, 2face, took to her Instagram page and posted a picture with the caption: . ‘Merry Xmas from the IDIBIA family to you all, may this season bring you joy, Happiness and all that you dreams are made up of… let’s share LOVE everywhere we go…’ . Oh by the way, we think she looks good in the bum short, big pink bag and sneakers.
Okoye who recently gave birth to his first child, has sent his love and Christmas wishes to the beautiful daughter. . He posted a very cute picture of himself and his adorable little baby lying on his chest on Instagram with the caption: ‘Merry Christmas my little princess. May this your 1st Xmas bring you great things of life #daddysgirl #daddyslove @kifycutie’ . Jude Okoye must really be feeling great as a dad.