Manchester United legend Roy Keane has accused Michael Carrick of using Lisandro Martinez’s red card as a distraction to mask his team’s poor performance against Leeds United. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the interim manager should have focused on his side’s sluggish start to the match rather than officiating decisions following the 2-1 home loss. Keane added that the focus on the referee was a convenient way to avoid discussing a lackluster team display. His words, “You should be angry with the performance. It’s like a distraction,…
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Popular rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has said that Olusegun Obasanjo once danced to “Jaga Jaga” despite banning it. He recently had his say during an appearance on The Honest Bunch podcast, and fans have been reacting. Revealing that Obasanjo initially danced to the popular record at an international event, unaware of the track being played, the lyricist claimed that the former president’s mood shifted when he realised what he did. Eedris added that the criticism he received from OBJ was not offensive because it showed that the message of his song had reached the highest level of leadership. His words, “I…
Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz has said that the players owe the supporters UCL qualification for next season. This comes following the club’s exit from this year’s Champions League, and fans have been reacting. According to him, securing a top-five EPL finish is now the only way the team can salvage a challenging campaign at Anfield, and he expects the players to make it happen. Reflecting on the second leg vs PSG, Wirtz praised the much-improved performance and the incredible atmosphere created by the home support. His words, “The focus goes completely to the end of the season for the league.…
Popular media personality Enioluwa has opened up about finding love in his Tanzanian girlfriend, Phina. He recently had his say while the couple appeared as guests on Television Continental, and fans have been reacting. Revealing that Phina turned out to be a replacement for a singer he was meant to work with in Tanzania, he noted that they ended up developing feelings for each other. Enioluwa added that his best friend Priscilla’s marriage to a Tanzanian did not influence his decision to date someone from the country. WOW.
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has confirmed that he will leave the club at the end of the season. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. In a heartfelt statement to supporters as he prepares to depart as a free agent this summer, Bernardo stressed the personal connection he built with the city, stating that the club has given him much more than hoped for. Silva concluded by thanking Pep Guardiola and the backroom staff who helped facilitate City’s era of absolute dominance. His words, “Cityzens, when I arrived 9 years ago,…
Nollywood actor and lawyer Kenneth Okonkwo has said that Peter Obi will prove that he is working for President Tinubu’s re-election if he dumps the African Democratic Party, ADC. He recently had his say during an interview on Channels TV, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, should Obi fail to secure the presidential ticket of the coalition party, it would automatically mean that the former Labour Party presidential candidate is compromised. Okonkwo added that anyone who walks out of the ADC ahead of the 2027 election is secretly working to aid BAT’s re-election. His words, “If he leaves,…
Sporting captain Morten Hjulmand has criticised Arsenal’s time-wasting tactics in the UCL. Recall that the Gunners progressed to successive Champions League semi-finals for the first time in their history, holding on to secure a 1-0 aggregate win over Sporting at the Emirates Stadium. Describing the UCL statement as boring, Hjulmand noted that the game lacked fluency because Arsenal players kept wasting time during set-pieces. The midfielder added that he is proud of himself and his teammates because Sporting CP deserved extra time at least. His words, “I think it was an even game. The impact of the first game, that…
Popular media personality Chude Jideonwo has opened up about living with Tourette syndrome. He recently had his say years after keeping his medical diagnosis a secret following a strict warning from his personal doctor. According to him, his struggle with the condition has always been a constant battle because he regularly loses control of his body during his many public outings. Confessing that he first noticed the involuntary symptoms back in his late twenties, Chude revealed that his doctor advised him to hide the diagnosis because society might judge him harshly. His words, “When I was diagnosed, my doctor warned…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said that the club’s progression to the UCL semifinals can help his team against Manchester City this Sunday. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he believes the qualification in Europe can serve as springboard for Arsenal’s meeting with Pep Guardiola’s side this weekend. Mikel added that he is grateful to his players for being England’s only representation in the UCL semi-finals. His words, “One hundred per cent. This is a massive push to win the semifinal of the Champions League. It’s extremely tough…
Former BBNaija housemate Tega Dominic has said that she won’t advise her close friends to audition for the show. She recently had her say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. Noting that she struggled with her mental health after leaving the Big Brother house, Tega stated that she found it really difficult to comfortably navigate social environments after the show. Stressing that the experience can be very overwhelming, the reality star added that she cannot overemphasise the need for mental strength before applying to be on BBNaija. Her words, “I won’t tell anybody close to me…
Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has said that he is hurt by the club’s UCL exit against Bayern Munich. Recall that the Bundesliga champions defeated Madrid 4-3 on the night, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even though Bayern players deserve praise for delivering good performances in both legs, he would have loved Kompany and his boys to beat Real Madrid differently. Arbeloa added that it is very sad to see the club’s anger and injustice go unpunished. His words, “Very hurt… very hurt. Especially because of the way it happened. I congratulate Bayern on their great performance…
Nollywood actor and politician Yul Edochie has blasted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for its recent protest against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He recently had his say via his X account, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, the opposition party’s demonstration is laughable because ADC’s front-runners have done absolutely nothing for Nigerians. Yul added that the politicians protesting have not done anything to impact the lives of innocent citizens. His words, “I looked at the ADC led protest & I laughed. All the front men in ADC have been in high positions in Government before but…
Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk has offered a brutally honest assessment of the club’s UCL exit. He recently admitted that the Reds simply didn’t do enough to overcome Paris Saint-Germain, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he is finding the defeat difficult to process ahead of this weekend’s derby clash against Everton because Liverpool football club kept trying to breach PSG’s defence all night. VVD added that while LFC’s exit was very disappointing, the French club deserved to go through. His words, “That’s the bare minimum, isn’t it? It’s disappointing to be knocked out but PSG deserved to…
Prince Harry has reflected on the disconnection he felt during his first days as a dad. He recently had his say at a fatherhood event hosted by Movember, and the world has been reacting. According to him, because Meghan was the one creating life, and he was merely there as a witness, he initially found it hard to connect to their kids like his wife. Emphasizing that his kids are his upgrade, he noted that therapy made him realize that he needs to be the best version of himself for his children. His words, “Certainly I felt a disconnection because…
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has come out to blast the officiating following his side’s UCL quarter-final exit against Atletico Madrid. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the performance of the referee and VAR in the second leg was a disgrace, and the Catalan giants will be lodging another formal complaint with UEFA this week. Laporta added that everyone at FCB is interested in knowing why UEFA’s officials continue to hurt the club with their decisions. His words, “First, I want to congratulate Atletico Madrid, but this doesn’t change…
Hollywood actress Jada Pinkett Smith has said that she chose to be painted as an adulterous wife to shield Will Smith’s ego. She recently explained that the 2020 “Red Table Talk” episode was her way of prioritising her husband’s well-being, and fans have been reacting. According to her, even though she could have easily kept the affair private, she chose to speak publicly to help Will Smith process the situation and protect their family. Jada added that she deliberately accepted the backlash that followed the confession to preserve their home. Her words, “So if I got to look like the…
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has questioned the mystical aura surrounding Real Madrid’s Champions League comeback history. He recently hit back at the club’s perceived arrogance in Europe, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the narrative of Madrid being the sole masters of UCL turnarounds is a fabrication that ignores the achievements of other elite clubs. Kompany added that the stories about the Spanish team’s historical dominance in the competition are far from unique to the La Liga giants. His words, “I believe they are in a phase of development, and they are still among the best in…
Nollywood actress Victoria Inyama has come out to speak about her love for female circumcision. She recently had her say during an Instagram live session with medical personality, Daddy Freeze, and fans have been reacting. According to her, she was actually circumcised while she was living in the village with her grandmother, and looking back, it was the best thing to happen to her. Affirming that the circumcision gave her absolute power over men, Inyama added that her grandma’s decision saved her from being promiscuous. Her words, “Yes, I was circumcised. Because I grew up in the village with my…
Barcelona forward Raphinha has said that the club was robbed after getting eliminated from the Champions League by Atlético Madrid. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, despite the club already failing with its official complaint to UEFA over the failure to award them a penalty in the first leg, the referee still made lots of errors last night. The Brazilian added that the repeated mistakes is proof that the officials didn’t want Barca to qualify for whatever reason. His words, “The game was completely robbed. The referee had…
Nollywood actress Bimbo Ademoye has come out to address criticism from some followers over her giveaways on social media. She recently had her say via her Instagram page, and fans have been reacting. Warning her followers against accusing her of running fake giveaways online, Bimbo stated that she will not tolerate such disrespect from anyone. The moviestar added that even though many people expect to benefit from her giveaways, she simply cannot meet everyone’s needs. Her words, “While I understand that the economy is tough and a lot of us need money, I also understand that you guys love me…