Author: David Folami

Real Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois has come out to question whether MUFC’s Anthony Martial should be considered a star player. He recently insinuated this in an interview conducted by Belgium team-mate, Jan Vertonghen. Thibaut was asked to name all of the important European players left out of Euro squads and could only pick out centre-back, Sergio Ramos. When Vertonghen included Martial as one of the prominent absentees, Courtois scoffed and suggested that Martial shouldn’t have been mentioned. Jan asked, “Name three star players who will not compete in [the Euros],” Courtois responded, “Sergio Ramos … umm … umm…” Jan, “Erling…

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Liverpool defender, Remi Savage has come out to hail club forward, Mohammed Salah. He recently revealed this while sharing his first taste of first-team training at Liverpool. According to him, he once played at left-back vs the Egyptian, and it ended up being a very challenging game. He added that Trent Alexander Arnold is right for saying Salah is the strongest player he has ever encountered. His words, “It was the Friday before the first game of last season against Leeds.” “A few of us got the call to go up to the seniors. I ended up playing at left-back,…

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Sergio Ramos can win the UEFA Champions League for PSG, Said Abdi Haibeh has said. He recently revealed that the Spaniard’s experience would surely come in handy at the French club. According to him, the move is a brilliant one for the player, and PSG will also reap the benefits of attracting one of the big footballing giants to the Ligue 1. He added that Ramos is a good leader and captain, and PSG needs a personality like that right now. His words, “It’s a very good move for Sergio Ramos, the 35-year-old Spanish legend who is well decorated in…

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Ex-Manchester United striker, Berbatov has come out to urge Pogba to transfer his international form to the club stage. He recently revealed that Pogba looked outstanding for France at Euro 2020 despite his early exit. According to him, Pogba clearly plays with a lot more freedom and motivation with France, but it is normal for players to find it easier to give their all for their national side. Berbatov added that if Pogba can improve the defensive side of his game, and not lose the ball, he could be the complete midfielder for club and country. His words, “Pogba looked…

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Harry Kane’s performances at Euro 2020 means he can tell his critics to f*ck off, Dimitar Berbatov has said. He recently revealed that he has been impressed with how the 27-year-old has played at the tournament. According to him, great players have their ups and downs, and even when he wasn’t scoring, Kane was still doing a lot for the national team. He added that Kane definitely felt the pressure of England’s hopes being on him with his penalty vs Denmark, but luck was very much on his side. His words, “Kane has been excellent in the knockout stages. He…

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Popular Hollywood actress, Jada Pinkett Smith has come out to open up about her past issues with drugs and alcohol. She recently had her say on her Facebook show, Red Table Talk, and the world has been reacting. According to her, she drank too much that she developed a tolerance to solely drinking and began to combine wine or other alcohol with ecstasy and weed. Jada added that she considers herself a living miracle nowadays for overcoming these addictions. Her words, “Drinking red wine for me was like drinking glasses of water,” “Because I’m used to that hard hit. I…

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Roma manager, Jose Mourinho has come out to defend his managerial record in the Premier League. He recently came out to explain why he feels he is judged differently to other managers. According to him, his trophy record proves he has been a success in English football, and he even considers himself a victim of all he has done in the past. Mourinho added that his immediate target at Roma is to win the first competitive game in the Serie A. His words, “I am a victim of everything I have done before. I am victim of how people look…

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WBC Heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury has come out to say that he might not fight Anthony Joshua after his upcoming clash with Deontay Wilder. He recently revealed this during a chat with the press, and the world has been reacting. According to him, he doesn’t expect future negotiations for a fight vs AJ to be easily put together after talks fell through in May following Wilder’s arbitration victory. Fury added that one thing he can say for certain is that all fighters who have a good name will have a chance against him in the ring. His words, “One thing…

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France coach, Didier Deschamps will remain in charge of France until after the 2022 World Cup, French Football Federation (FFF) president, Noel Le Graet has said. He recently revealed that it is clear that Deschamps will definitely guide them to the next major tournament. According to him, he spoke with the manager at Guingamp yesterday, and the decision of him staying on as national team coach was wrapped up within 3 minutes. He added that Deschamps still has the desire to continue with France and the federation is willing to have him around as well. His words, “The answer is…

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Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus has come out to blast some of her followers on Instagram. It all started when the movie star declared her support for a wife beating her abusive husband, which led to her male followers accusing her of promoting domestic violence. According to her, the woman beating her abusive husband was pleasing to her eyes because, for years, the reverse has always been the case. Stella added that if women had learnt to protect themselves early on, and the men are aware that they can stand up for themselves, domestic violence would’ve reduced drastically. Her words, “When…

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Denmark midfielder, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has come out to say that he was less than impressed with the penalty awarded in Sterling’s favor. He recently revealed that he doesn’t understand the usefulness of VAR if such errors are allowed to occur. According to him, he still doesn’t know what the VAR officials were thinking while they were watching the replay of the incident because the lack of foul was glaring. Hojbjerg added that sometimes these referees need to be asked questions about their decisions on the pitch. His words, “If there is no VAR on, errors can occur, but when there…

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England manager, Gareth Southgate is set to receive a knighthood if England go on to win Euro 2020 on Sunday. The Telegraph recently revealed this to English football fans, and the world has been reacting. According to the entertainment tabloid, Three Lions captain, Kane and England player, Sterling will also have their MBEs upgraded should they lift the trophy. The only other England managers to be knighted were 1966 World Cup-winning boss Alf Ramsey and Bobby Robson – who guided the team to the 1990 World Cup semi-finals, while Bobby Robson’s 2002 knighthood was more for his contributions to the…

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Ex FIFA referee, Urs Meier has come out to react to England’s penalty vs Denmark. He recently revealed that it was clear that Sterling was looking for contact in his opponent’s box. According to him, it was an absolutely incomprehensible call and it was very harsh on Denmark after putting up strong opposition in the semi-final. He added that the referee probably interpreted the Danish defender’s one step as a leg kick, and it was a pity to see VAR back his decision. His words, “What can you say about that? Sterling was looking for contact, it was clearly too…

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Popular media personality, Daddy Freeze has come out to say that religion doesn’t make one a good person. He recently revealed this via his social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, contrary to the belief that religion makes a person good, goodness is only determined by a human being’s heart. Daddy Freeze added that it is sad how nowadays, religion mostly breeds hypocrisy in several parts of the world. In his words, “Most of the time religion doesn’t make you a good person; instead, a great hypocrite.” Do you agree?

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Roma manager, Jose Mourinho has come out to react to England’s penalty vs Denmark. He recently revealed that it was never a penalty in his book. According to him, despite the fact that England were the better team and the nation deserved to reach the final, the penalty decision was very poor. Mourinho added that the decision was a big disappointment in the game and it is a shame that VAR didn’t overturn it. His words, “It’s never a penalty. The best team won, England deserve to win. England was fantastic, but for me it’s never a penalty.” “At this…

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Manchester City forward, Raheem Sterling has come out to say that it has not been an easy road for him with England. He recently revealed that he definitely feels he has received a lot of unfair criticism while playing for his country. According to him, it was very tough for him to deal with the flak as a young player but he ended up challenging himself to prove everyone wrong. Sterling added that it is always wrong for a player to lack the required belief and he is proud of himself for pushing harder. His words, “It’s not been an…

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Popular singer, Davido has come out to mourn his late aide, Obama DMW. He recently shared how much the deceased meant to him, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, writing about Obama’s death is the hardest thing he has had to do, and he is still hurt, broken and very sad. Davido added that he is currently extremely confused about how to react or feel because the pain is unexplainable. His words, “This is by far the hardest thing I’ve had to write. I am hurt, broken, sad, and lost. For the first time in my life, I…

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England midfielder, Kalvin Phillips has no desire to leave Leeds United, his agent has said. He recently revealed that Philips only wanted to be rewarded more before signing his latest contract. According to him, the last contract his client penned included provisions within it for if Leeds reached the Premier League, so Kalvin’s future is all set up for the top flight. He, however, added that if Leeds want to improve that and protect their asset, he’d be interested in sitting down with them. His words, “Before Kalvin signed his last contract, we had good interest so we sat down…

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