Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke has said that Vinicius Junior is a crybaby. He recently had his say during the La Liga derby, and fans have been reacting. Vinicius Jr. clashed with the Spaniard on multiple occasions during the derby, and the duo shared heated exchanges, taking shots at each other. “You always, always talk to the press. Everything I say to you, you say to the press,” Koke said. Pointing at Vincius’ team-mate Kylian Mbappe, calling him “the best”, Vini once again replied, “Of course, but play with me and we’ll win more.” Koke then took another dig using Mbappe’s…
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Popular rapper Young Thug has said that therapy does not really help with trauma. He recently revealed that, as opposed to popular opinion, he does not believe therapy helps to heal anyone. Speaking during an interview with The Pivot podcast, the lyricist touched on mental health, masculinity, and interpersonal relationship struggles. According to him, he does not see the value in seeking professional help during a mental health crisis, and he would rather rely on conversations with his friends. He stated that rubbing minds with family and loved ones will yield better results than opening up with a complete stranger.…
Former Birmingham City and Aston Villa coach Carla Ward has blasted Manchester United and the club’s commitment to its women’s team this season. This comes after Marc Skinner only named four outfield players on the bench for Sunday’s WSL win over Liverpool amid growing concerns from fans about squad depth. According to her, MUFC owners should have done more during the summer to prepare the squad for a crucial season that sees the team in the Women’s Champions League proper for the first time. Carla added that Skinner was making it clear to the hierarchy that he needs more players…
Popular rapper ILoveMakonnen has said that his relationship with Drake took a turn for the worse not long after their 2014 collaboration. Their friendship ended in 2015 thanks to a shady comment from ILoveMakonnen at Wireless Festival, in addition to some resurfaced tweets he made about the OVO founder. Speaking during an interview with Erika Marie of HNHH, ILoveMakonnen said that he is known to make jokes about anybody and everybody, including himself. According to him, he never made those comments to intentionally start a beef with Drake, and he only likes to joke around to cope with difficult life…
Barcelona and Spain should be extra careful with the handling of Lamine Yamal henceforth, Darren Burgess has said. This is coming following the forward’s return from a groin injury, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the Spain international’s excessive workload could have severe ramifications for his long-term health, therefore he must be managed carefully. Darren added that exposing young players to many games will make Yamal an even greater injury risk in the near future. His words, “It’s certainly alarming. To expose them [players up to the age of 24 and 25] to excessive load at that time…
Bollywood filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan has said that Indian singer Sunidhi Chauhan is better than Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Rihanna. Khan recently revealed that she considers her singing better than that of several artists who are considered music icons. During a visit to Sunidhi’s home in Mumbai for her cooking vlog, Farah declared that the Indian songstress is her favourite musician. “Guys, we have here the one and only, amazing singer, my most favourite ever in the world, better than Mariah Carey, Rita Ora, Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Taylor Swift,” she said. According to her, Sunidhi deserves lots of praise…
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski should leave the club next summer, legendary Polish goalkeeper Jan Tomaszewski has said. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he believes his compatriot is currently being unfairly sidelined in favour of other big names at Barcelona, and he’ll advise Lewa to leave the club in search of a new opportunity. Jan added that the striker badly needs a new team where he’ll start consistently because his 17th-place finish in the Ballon d’Or was too low. His words, “Robert should now close the Barcelona chapter…
Popular music executive and Mavin Records founder, Don Jazzy, has said that he thought he would be married at 42. He recently opened up about the personal sacrifices he had to make while pursuing success in the music industry. Speaking on the Echo Podcast, the producer explained what part of himself he had to let go in the process of becoming a music tycoon. According to him, staying unmarried at 42 is a reality he never saw coming, and he genuinely thinks it might never happen again at this point. Don Baba J stated that while he’ll embrace marriage in…
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will break Cristiano Ronaldo’s UCL record, former Scotland international Ally McCoist has said. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even though he used to think Ronaldo’s record would never be broken by any footballer during his lifetime, he now sees Haaland making it happen if he can stay injury-free. Ally added that even Shearer’s EPL record is also not safe as long as Haaland remains a Premier League player. His words, “The fact that we are talking about Erling Haaland potentially beating Cristiano…
Popular singer Tiwa Savage has opened up about the emotional pain she endured after the leak of her private sex tape in 2021. She recently revealed that the leak left her deeply hurt at the time, and fans have been reacting. Speaking during a new interview, Tiwa revealed that the incident, which sparked widespread reactions from fans, critics, and fellow celebrities, affected her greatly. According to her, while her ex-boyfriend disclosed that the tape was leaked by mistake, she later found out that it was a deliberate attempt to tarnish her reputation. Tiwa stated that she also discovered that the…
Werder Bremen manager Horst Steffen has said that Bayern Munich benefited from questionable officiating in their 4-0 Bundesliga win against his team. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. Highlighting two key moments – a contentious corner leading to Jonathan Tah’s opener and a penalty awarded to Harry Kane, Horst claimed that Bayern simply took advantage of fortunate decisions during crucial periods of the game. He added that Kane’s penalty decision was also too soft, and it was obvious that the England striker was trying to be clever. His words, “If you…
Popular singer Burna Boy, born Damini Ogulu, has explained the role that Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti played in shaping his thriving music career. He recently gave fans an intimate look into his influences, personal tastes, and the traditions that influenced the man he is today. Speaking during an interview with tennis icon Roger Federer on Complex’s GOAT Talk, the Grammy winner revealed that Fela was indeed a big influence on his career. According to him, however, while Fela’s records practically shaped his childhood, they did not directly guide his own music as an adult. Burna stated that he considers Fela’s…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has singled out one of his players for blame after the club’s defeat against Crystal Palace in the Premier League. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Frimpong was very wrong to sprint forward in the hope of a counterattack just before Nketiah’s equalizer because there was no time for another Liverpool attack in the game. Slot added that the focus should’ve been on defending at that point, but not everybody got the memo. His words, “We can only blame ourselves for defending the way…
Popular media personality, Toke Makinwa, has opened up on how becoming a mother healed her. She recently had her say via her social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to her, after losing both her biological parents in a fire incident when she was a child, giving birth to her own daughter has been helping her heal from the childhood trauma and grief she thought she had recovered from. Her words, “My daughter brought me healing, she is daily healing parts of me I didn’t even know needed healing, healing from my childhood trauma, from grief I thought…
Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has said that he feels like a much better coach than before. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, while he used to think more about himself when his career as a football manager started, he has transformed into a coach who is more concerned about his players. Mourinho added that he has never felt like a genius manager; instead, he has always seen himself as a provocateur. His words, “A coach is born and dies with the same DNA; he doesn’t have a choice.…
Popular music executive Don Jazzy has shared how financially draining it is to unveil a new Mavin Records artist. He recently revealed the steep investment needed to launch a new singer or rapper into the limelight. Speaking during an appearance on the Echo podcast, the 41-year-old said that it actually costs between $100,000 and $300,000 to activate a new act under his label. According to him, while an estimated N150 million to N500 million might sound excessive to sign a new artist, the sum is only the entry point for the artist’s first project. He stated that while having a…
Olympics legend Usain Bolt has blasted Manchester United’s joke of a performance vs Brentford. This comes after the Red Devils suffered yet another defeat in the Premier League on Saturday. Reacting, the celebrity MUFC fan criticised his beloved Red Devils’ performance, insisting that he cannot even identify with one good thing the team does on the pitch nowadays. After Brentford scored two quick goals at the Gtech Community Stadium, eight-time Olympic gold medalist Bolt was quick to write on X: “This must be a joke And after United’s fourth loss in all competitions this season was confirmed, Bolt added, “Can’t…
Veteran Nollywood actress Toyin Afolayan, a.k.a Lola Idije, has said her wicked movie roles do not reflect her true personality. She recently had her say during an interview with fellow actress Ayo Adesanya, and fans have been reacting. According to her, she is far from wicked in reality, and she actually lives a modest lifestyle in real life. The moivestar added that she does not indulge in drinking, smoking or any other habits often associated with actors. Her words, “I am not wicked in reality. My faith in God guides me, and I live a modest lifestyle. I don’t indulge…
Former Premier League referee Halsey has said that Brentford defender Collins should have been shown a red card vs Manchester United. Recall that VAR reviewed the incident and upheld referee Craig Pawson’s decision not to brandish a red card, ruling that Mbeumo did not have the ball fully under control. Reacting, Halsey has said that Craig Pawson and VAR’s explanation for the yellow card was absolute nonsense, and the defender should have been red-carded immediately. He added that MUFC will be very disappointed with that decision because they could’ve taken advantage of a sending off. His words, “The statement from…
Popular singer Qdot was attacked and robbed at gunpoint in his home in the early hours of Sunday. The incident recently sparked widespread concern among fans and colleagues. The incident, which happened around 2:30 a.m., further highlights Nigeria’s worsening security situation. Eyewitnesses said that a group of masked, heavily armed men stormed Qdot’s home, subjecting him and his household to a terrifying ordeal. The attackers reportedly stole smartphones, laptops, and other gadgets essential to the singer’s music production, as well as emptied his bank accounts via forced transfers. They also took over his social media accounts, raising fears of impersonation…