Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said that Cole Palmer has been carrying an injury for some time. He recently revealed that the injury was the reason he missed the game vs West Ham. Speaking to the press, Maresca shared that Palmer’s groin problem has been troubling him for several weeks leading up to yesterday’s fixture. According to him, Cole wasn’t even 100 percent fit for the game vs Crystal Palace, so he had to be withdrawn from the starting XI last night. He stated that Chelsea cannot afford to take unnecessary risks with the fitness of such a key player.…
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Popular podcaster Joe Budden has blasted famous rapper Cardi B for sampling Jay-Z’s song. The female lyricist is currently under fire for her new track titled “Imaginary Playerz,” which samples JAY-Z’s classic record “Imaginary Players.” Speaking on the latest episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, Joe declared that he is not a fan of Cardi B rapping on such a legendary beat. According to him, despite her writers doing a very good job with the lyrics she was spitting, sampling a popular song from one of the East Coast’s top rappers is always risky. He stated that Cardi should avoid…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has fired a warning to Estevao despite his man-of-the-match display for Chelsea against West Ham. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Estevao is a fantastic footballer who has what it takes to take Chelsea Football Club to the next level. Maresca, however, added that the Brazilian youngster will need to adapt to EPL football because his fancy flick led to West Ham’s goal. His words, “He is very young and a fantastic player. I am very happy with him. But he also has to…
Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan has hailed her sister-in-law Kareena Kapoor Khan for being an amazing parent. She recently hailed Kareena’s parenting approach, describing her as an inspiration for other mothers. Speaking on her “All About Her” podcast, Soha revealed that Kareena practices positive parenting that should be emulated by mums across the globe. According to her, despite the challenges of raising children in the age of social media, the moviestar earned her respect for the admirable way she has raised her kids. “I really respect her for so many things. But what I respect her for is her approach…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has aimed a cheeky dig at Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Chelsea having outspent his club this summer. Thus far, Liverpool have spent around €340 million (£295m) on transfers, Chelsea are the Premier League’s second-biggest spenders at approximately €280m (£243m), Arsenal will be just behind with €300m when they sign Eberechi Eze, and United have spent over €225m (£195m). Manchester City, meanwhile, have paid around €177m (£153m), even though the club spent more than £130m ($176m) on players in January, but that hasn’t stopped Guardiola from calling his rivals out. According to him, it feels…
Popular singer Ed Sheeran has weighed in on Skepta’s recent comments about UK rappers defeating US rappers in a rap battle. He recently revealed that determining the best rap country will always be down to cultural preference. Speaking on the latest episode of Complex’s GOAT Talk, Ed Sheeran shared that rap fans in France will always claim French rappers are the best, while American fans will choose US rappers over anyone else. According to him, people will mainly choose the rappers they understand more, and there’s a higher chance they’ll understand the lyricists from their country than foreigners. The “Thinking…
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has said that Rashford must find the required consistency to succeed at Barcelona. He recently revealed that another inconsistent stint at a big club will define Rashford’s football career. Speaking to the press, Wright shared that if Marcus doesn’t make it work in Spain, his career at the top level will be over. According to him, Rashford’s move to Barcelona might be his final opportunity to prove that he can still cut it at a big club. “I was very surprised to hear certain people talking about him [Rashford]. Not only because I want it to…
Bishop David Oyedepo and Pastor Faith Oyedepo have marked their 43rd wedding anniversary. Their kids recently took to social media to celebrate their parents with heartfelt tributes. According to one of their daughters, Love Oyedepo, she is grateful to have parents who have made it their duty to be an example to their children for the rest of their lives. Love stated that she feels blessed to be their daughter, vowing to continue honouring them for as long as she lives. “Happy 43rd Anniversary, Mummy and Daddy! Thank you for being THE EXAMPLE. You’ve truly exemplified THE STANDARD. Soo blessed…
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has blamed the club for selling Eberechi Eze with little time to find a replacement. He recently admitted that he has been blindsided by the timing of the deal. Speaking to the press, he accused the club’s hierarchy of sleepwalking through the transfer market while their prized asset’s exit looked inevitable. According to him, the club must act quickly to fill the gap Eze’s exit will leave in the team, and it has to be the right player who can replicate the England international’s quality. He stated that Eze having a release clause that could’ve…
Popular singer Adekunle Gold has celebrated the 5th anniversary of his hit album “Afro Pop Vol. 1.” He recently thanked God for the creative inspiration that led to the success of the project. In a heartfelt post via his Instagram page, Adekunle revealed that the album was a leap of faith that ended up transforming his music career. According to him, the project opened doors he never thought possible, and he can only appreciate his loyal fans for embracing his sound and accepting his music at a very crucial point in his life. He stated that the success of the…
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has come out to praise Martin Zubimendi for his impressive preseason at his new club. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he played against Zubimendi when he was still at Real Madrid, and the Spaniard has always been a top footballer on and off the pitch. Odegaard added that Martin’s smartness and intelligence are the reasons he controls the midfield expertly. His words, “Yeah, he’s [Zubimendi] been really good in pre-season. And I’ve played a little bit with him before in Spain, you know,…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has said that he is not in any supremacy battle with any monarch. His Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, recently revealed that the king is not in any form of competition with anyone. This is coming after the Alaafin faulted the Ooni’s decision to confer the title of Okanlomo of Oduwa on a businessman, Dotun Sanusi, during the unveiling of an indigenous social media network- 2geda, at Ilaji Hotel, Ibadan, at the weekend. Reacting via a press statement released online, Durojaiye shared that Alaafin sees himself as a veritable custodian of…
Barcelona defender Jules Kounde has tipped Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or award ahead of Ousmane Dembele. He recently admitted that he wants to win the Champions League this season, and fans have been reacting. Speaking to the press, he revealed that it’ll be hard to choose a Ballon d’Or winner between Yamal and Dembele because they are both his teammates. According to him, however, while several players had amazing seasons in the previous campaign, he believes Yamal deserves to win the prestigious award. “You’re putting me in a difficult position, but I’m going to be modest in saying…
Popular Tennis legend Serena Williams has said that she has been taking a GLP-1 medication to help her lose weight. She recently revealed that her decision to lose weight was taken after the birth of her second daughter. Speaking during an interview with TODAY.com, Serena shared that she has lost 31 pounds since she started taking the medication about a year ago. According to her, despite trying other means to shed some weight, including running, exercise, and long walks, nothing worked, prompting her decision to resort to medications for the sake of her health. The mother of 2 stated that…
Colombian defender Yerry Mina has shared why his move to Barcelona did not work. He recently revealed that his Barcelona stint became a nightmare before he left. Speaking to the press, Mina said that his time at Barca was so bad that coach Ernesto Valverde stopped speaking to him after his first day at the club. According to him, despite rejecting Real Madrid for Barcelona, Valverde didn’t say a word to him for 7 months, and he barely got the chance to prove his worth. He stated that his stint as a Barcelona player got even more miserable after Rakitic…
Hollywood actress Tiffany Haddish has finally reacted to wild rumours suggesting that she secretly welcomed a baby with famous show host Jason Lee. The rumour started after they both posted a viral photo holding a baby, with Jason joking in the caption, “Cats out the bag.” Fans of the American movie star immediately ran with it, sparking a frenzy online, with many jumping to conclusion. Reacting during her guest-hosting gig on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Tiffany revealed that the rumours are false and she never welcomed any baby. According to her, it was crazy hearing her own relatives question her about…
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has said that the club turned down offers for him this summer. He recently hinted that he is very keen to extend his stay by signing a new contract. Speaking to the press, he revealed that the Red Devils have already made it clear that he would not be leaving under any circumstances this summer. According to him, the new hierarchy has been steering MUFC in the right direction since they came in, and the club almost feel like a completely different place in terms of its management staff. Revealing that his suitors received an…
Nollywood actress, Biodun Okeowo, a.k.a Omoborty, has shared her thoughts on marriage. She recently weighed in on the trending topic on Instagram, and fans have been reacting. Omoborty revealed that women should know that men can still wake up and decide to channel their inner King Solomon even after 50 years of marriage. According to her, Nigerian women should focus on praying for God to bless them with a good man who would make his vows at the altar and stick to them for the rest of his life. She stated that a long marriage won’t stop a man from…
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has said that he turned down Paris Saint-Germain’s bid for Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia because of Antonio Conte. He recently revealed that his decision not to sell both players was because of a promise he made to the Italian manager. Speaking to the press, De Laurentiis shared that despite the £168m bid from PSG to sign both Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia as a package deal, he could not sell after vowing to ensure the Nigerian plays under Conte. According to him, his initial plan was to sell to the French club and then use the…
Natasha Osawaru has come out to celebrate 2face Idibia after his remarkable Billboard achievement. Recall that 2baba’s “African Queen” recently topped Billboard’s 2025 list 50 best Afrobeat songs of all time. Reacting to the news, Natasha described 2face as a living legend, stating that he deserves to be celebrated for blessing Nigeria with his gift. According to her, 2baba made Nigeria proud with his music for years, and his legacy will never be questioned. “Congratulations, my husband. Ain’t nobody badder you. You are a living legend and a blessing to all of us. You’ve made Nigeria proud. I salute you,”…