Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has said that he came very close to retiring from professional football during his recent injury nightmare. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he felt he was no longer a football player during the darkest moments of his rehabilitation, and the mental and physical toll of his serious knee injury actually left him on the brink of walking away from the sport entirely. Martinez added that the thought of quitting grew in the early weeks of his recovery, so he is glad to…
Author: David Folami
The Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed an application by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seeking to stop the reopening of Proxy Night Club, the Victoria Island venue owned by Lagos socialite Mike Nwogu, popularly known as Pretty Mike. Justice Ambrose Lewis Allagoa recently refused the NDLEA’s request for a stay of execution of the court’s December 5, 2025, order that directed the unsealing of the club pending appeal. According to the judge, the agency did not show the special and exceptional circumstances required by law to halt the earlier ruling, and the NDLEA’s motion lacked enough…
Manchester United have been urged to consider Carlo Ancelotti when identifying candidates to become the club’s next permanent manager. Rene Meulensteen recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the current Brazil boss would definitely return a winning culture to MUFC with his wealth of experience and many years of good coaching reputation. Rene added that Carlo should be on the Red Devils’ radar because he has the required pedigree to make things right at Old Trafford. His words, “Carlo Ancelotti is the guy with the type of pedigree who can…
Popular singer Ne-Yo has come out to break down his one relationship with three women. He recently had his say during an interview with the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, one of his 3 current girlfriends had been dating him longer than the others, so he simply presented the idea of a polyamorous relationship to her, and she agreed. Ne-Yo added that after his very messy divorce, he vowed never to lie to another woman again. His words, “I’ll keep this brief. So after my very public, very ugly divorce, I made the decision that I…
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is a potential solution to MUFC’s current crisis, Sol Campbell has said. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the Spaniard is clearly a proven option who understands big-club pressure, and MUFC needs his steady hand to break the club’s frustrating loop of failure. Campbell added that Emery’s impressive body of work at Aston Villa is proof of his suitability at Old Trafford. His words, “I honestly think United need someone who can appease those above and also show the fans they’re in safe…
Popular social critic VeryDarkMan has reacted to the outcome of the AFCON semi-final match against Morocco. He recently had his say in an emotionally charged video, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Samuel Chukwueze failed to meet expectations with his penalty kick, and the forward played as though he did not know what he was doing. VDM, however, hailed Calvin Bassey for his strong performance, stressing that the defender did his best but was let down by the rest of the team. WOW. The Nigeria national football team represents Nigeria in international men’s football. Governed by the Nigeria…
Morocco manager Walid Regragui has said that his team deserved a place in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, reaching the AFCON 2026 final on home soil is a wonderful feeling, and Moroccan fans deserve to be praised for backing the team all the way. Walid then congratulated the Super Eagles and coach Eric Chelle on a commendable AFCON tournament. His words, “I thank everyone who supported us. We received very touching messages, and they had a big impact…
Nollywood actress Kemi Afolabi has said that she is looking for her lost friend. She recently had her say via her social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to her, her lost friend’s name is Maria Stephen Seun, and she needs anyone with information to contact her immediately. Kemi added that she keeps seeing Adesipe in her dreams, so she wants to ensure the friend is okay and not in trouble. Her words, “Looking for my lost loved one (friend) Maria Stephen Seun Our Lady of Apostles, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. (OLASS 98 set). I keep seeing Maria in…
Legendary Nigerian midfielder Sunday Oliseh has hailed Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyeamachi for his impressive display against Morocco’s Brahim Diaz in the AFCON 2025 semifinal encounter in Rabat. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Bruno Onyeamachi deserves lots of praise for nullifying every threat posed by Diaz during the game, because it was not an easy task. Oliseh added that the Nigerian defender kept the Real Madrid star quiet until he was substituted for Ilias Akhomach in extra time. His words, “Bruno seems to be doing a job…
Popular comedian Bovi has criticised Super Eagles for a lack of seriousness after the AFCON semi-final loss to Morocco. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he can only urge current Nigerian players to always prioritise national pride over social media distractions because the country’s football legends showed better commitment. Bovi then condemned the team’s attitude, singling out Samuel Chukwueze for his casual approach to a missed penalty. His words, “If you’re not ready to kill or die for the nation, don’t play. Nigerians don’t like you, they like…
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has offered a sympathetic response to the dismissal of his Real Madrid counterpart Xabi Alonso. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, while he maintains a very good relationship with Alonso, the ruthless nature of the decision is simply part of football. Flick added that Xabi’s sack is not his business because he remains a fantastic coach regardless of the dismissal. His words, “It’s not my business. I have a very good relationship with Xabi. We met in Leverkusen and have stayed in touch. He’s…
Popular model Blac Chyna has accused her ex-boyfriend, Twin Hector, of abuse in the presence of her children. She recently had her say in court documents obtained by PEOPLE, and fans have been reacting. According to her, Hector choked and spat on her in her California home, plus he regularly exhibited physical aggression in the presence of her kids. Chyna added that he once refused to leave her home in 2023 while she was preparing to travel out of state for work. It read, “Throughout the relationship, [Hector] engaged in a pattern of abusive, intimidating, and threatening behavior toward. When…
Barcelona forward Marcus Rashford has been brutally told that his Manchester United career is finished. Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, there is no way back for Rashy at Old Trafford despite the sacking of Ruben Amorim because he has had too many chances to prove himself at the club. Danny added that the bridge with his boyhood club is completely burned, even if Barcelona does not sign him permanently. His words, “I don’t think Michael Carrick, or whoever gets the job, will be…
Hollywood actress Teyana Taylor has revealed how she maintains straight A’s in her culinary courses. She recently spoke candidly about getting nervous about completing her homework on time, and fans have been reacting. According to her, she requested a homework extension to attend the 2026 Golden Globes, and her chef allowed her to submit her assignment 2 days after the deadline. Taylor then hailed her school, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, stressing that they have been very supportive of her balancing her career and coursework. Her words, “Shoutout Escoffier. They’ve been very, very supportive of me. I do be…
Vinicius Junior’s girlfriend Fonseca has reacted to rumours saying they are planning to get married soon. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the marriage reports are absolutely absurd because they just started a relationship that has not even lasted 3 months. Fonseca added that she is very much in love with the Real Madrid forward, but there is no talk of marriage. Her words, “I think you [Leo Dias] have never been wrong in a news story you’ve reported about me, but this one you got terribly wrong.…
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has said that he plans to speak to Raheem Sterling over his demotion to Enzo Maresca’s so-called ‘bomb squad’. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Sterling has had a brilliant football career, and he has a lot of respect for the former Liverpool and Manchester City forward. Rosenior added that he has a long list of priorities he’d need to work through in the coming weeks. His words, “I will have conversations with them. We’re in January, as you know. Raheem’s had an outstanding…
Popular NURTW figure Koko Zaria has said that MC Oluomo had illicit affairs with his girlfriends and housewives while they were still close allies. He recently described his years under MC Oluomo as a period of immense suffering, stating that his former boss actively blocked his progress. According to him, he endured many years of hurt, betrayal and silence under MC Oluomo because his former close ally and leader abused his trust repeatedly. Zaria added that the online critics who tag him disloyal know nothing about the level of humiliation he has faced behind closed doors. His words, “My former…
Popular Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has urged fans to stop comparing contemporary artistes to his late father, Fela Kuti. He recently had his say while acknowledging Wizkid’s global success, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the Kuti family has always stayed humble and avoided unnecessary conflicts, yet Fela’s legacy keeps getting dragged into silly debates. Seun added that Nigerians should learn from other countries that preserve the legacies of their icons without forcing comparisons with new stars. His words, “I can say Wizkid is the greatest singer in the world. I can say Wizkid is the greatest artiste…
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp has blamed his father, Harry, for supplying him with false information ahead of his Antoine Semenyo transfer gaffe on TV. Recall that Jamie recently revealed that Semenyo could reject a move to Manchester City in favour of joining Liverpool. According to him, his source made him feel that he had turned into Fabrizio Romano for a minute, but the information turned out to be incorrect. Jamie added that he decided to mention it on air because he trusted his dad’s report blindly. His words, “I heard there was going to be a twist! And there…
Popular skitmaker Peller has announced that he has been admitted to a university in the UK. The news comes after months of criticism from fans questioning his level of education and personal development. According to him, he is set to attend a UK university, and he’ll take the opportunity to grow both academically and personally very seriously. Peller added that he admits that his use of English is poor and needs to improve in the near future. His words, “I will be going to study at a university in the UK soon because a lot of people keep saying I…