Kingsley Coman has said the age of Bayern Munich’s squad is a factor in their recent poor form and called for new signings. Bayern started the 3-2 defeat to Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund on Saturday with eight of the starting XI from the 2013 Champions League final against the same opposition. That defeat saw Dortmund open a seven-point gap on Bayern, who fell to fifth in the table. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Coman, 22, said that Bayern need fresh blood, at least in the 2019-20 season. “We have a very good team, but it’s true: It’s ageing a bit,”…
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Premier League clubs have agreed in principle to introduce video assistant referees (VAR) from the start of next season. The Bundesliga, La Liga and Serie A are already using VAR, which allows disputed incidents to be reviewed with the use of video replays, and the technology was used at the World Cup in Russia this year. English clubs were provided with an update on this season’s VAR trials, with key examples of its use in the FA Cup and League Cup discussed in detail. “The League will now formally make a request to the International Football Association Board and FIFA…
The president of Uruguay has said the country is “working hard” on a bid to co-host the 2030 World Cup with Argentina and Paraguay. The tournament will take place on the 100th anniversary of the first World Cup in Uruguay in 1930, but the bidding process has not yet begun and is expected to start in 2020. Asked whether hosting this month’s Under-17 Women’s World Cup in Montevideo this month was a first step towards 2030, president Tabare Vazquez told reporters it was “a very important time for Uruguayan sport.” “We are working on that [a joint bid for 2030],”…
Ed Woodward has said the club are fully behind manager Jose Mourinho despite the “mixed” start to the Premier League. United are eighth in the Premier League after 12 games following Sunday’s 3-1 defeat against Manchester City, and sit seven points off a top-four spot. “On the pitch we remain well positioned in the Champions League and although we have had a mixed start to our domestic campaign, the squad and the manager are fully united in their determination to regain our momentum in the Premier League,” Woodward said while announcing first quarter revenues of £135 million. Woodward also said…
When Victor Moses announced his international retirement from Super Eagles duty in August, the decision shocked the Nigerian football community to its roots, few of whom had seen the decision coming. Moses had appeared primed to play a key role as an experienced head in this young Nigeria side as the Eagles looked to return to the Africa Cup of Nations and make a big impact in Cameroon. Moses cited family and club commitments as major reasons for calling time on his six-year international career, but Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr had revealed to KweséESPN days after the announcement he hoped…
Marco Reus wants to succeed Mesut Ozil in Germany’s No. 10 position after a strong start to the season with Borussia Dortmund. Reus, 29, is yet to win a Bundesliga title or a trophy with Germany but is considered one of the best players of his generation. Named club captain and playing in the No. 10 position, Reus has thrived under new Dortmund head coach Lucien Favre, scoring 11 goals and assisting a further eight in 17 matches across all competitions this campaign, something he hopes can lead to him taking on a central role for Germany. “A modern attacker…
Franck Ribery has apologised to a TV pundit after an altercation between the pair following Saturday’s 3-2 defeat at Borussia Dortmund. Bayern did not comment on a possible punishment for Ribery, while the German FA has said it will not open proceedings against him because the incident was “a private altercation between the player and a journalist he knows.” “It was wrong what I did,” Ribery said in a statement. “My emotions were flying high after the match, and I also told Patrick yesterday I was sorry for what I did to him and his family. I hope all of…
Barcelona general manager Pep Segura has admitted that Ousmane Dembele is struggling to settle but insists the club will stick by the France forward. Dembele, 21, was left out of Barca’s squad for last weekend’s loss to Real Betis after failing to turn up for training because he had a stomach bug. Sources said that the club have grown concerned over some of his bad habits and France coach Didier Deschamps said this week that he often has problems with punctuality. Teammate Gerard Pique has also said Dembele must learn how to be more professional, but pledged to help him…
Taylor Richards could be the next Manchester City youngster to break into Pep Guardiola’s first team — thanks to a little help from Paul Pogba. Insiders have told ESPN FC that there is plenty of excitement around the 17-year-old midfielder, who has already been the subject of a bid from Ligue 1 side Monaco, according to reports in France. The Londoner is a powerful goalscoring midfielder with quick feet and great vision, which has already seen him make the step up to train with the first team under the watchful eye of Guardiola. But it’s across the city at rivals…
Olivier Giroud believes that it is “impossible to be openly homosexual in football” and that the idea that the sport is a long way from accepting openly gay players is an “understatement.” Speaking with Le Figaro in French, the 32-year-old recalled the “emotional” time when former Germany international Thomas Hitzlsperger came out back in early 2014 — still the highest-profile former footballer to date. The Chelsea forward also pointed to his various gestures with former clubs Arsenal and Montpellier in support of the gay community. “When I saw Thomas Hitzlsperger come out back in 2014 [post-retirement], it was very emotional,”…
Congratulations to comedian Basket Mouth and Elsie Okpocha on their eighth years of marriage! The couple met in 2003, struck a bond in 2004 and were mere lovers from then till November 6, 2010 when they decided to take their romance to the altar. Basket Mouth and Elsie Okpocha, in celebration of their anniversary and non-stop commitment since their wedding day are plastering each other with all the sweetness imaginable – and we’re here following, loving their love and dreaming in colourful romance! “Happy wedding anniversary @elsieokpocha,” writes Basketmouth under a happy photo of himself and his wife in an…
Although Kanye West and Kim Kardashian don’t see eye-to-eye on everything, the famous couple doesn’t shy away from discussing their differing opinions. “Kim is really good at telling him what’s up without being disrespectful. She’s really the only person he listens to completely,” a source said. In recent months, fans watched as the father of three — who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and recently revealed that he was “off medication” — had a White House meeting with President Trump in early October and ranted during his Sept. 29 Saturday Night Live appearance while wearing a MAGA hat. At…
Did Rihanna just subtly let everyone know her feelings on the whole Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show controversy with a quick like of a tweet? ICYMI lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret found itself in hot water recently after controversial comments made by chief marketing officer, Edward Razek, concerning transgender models. In an interview with American Vogue, Edward Razek claimed the lingerie brand’s annual runway shows are “a fantasy” therefore should not include transgender or plus size models. Aside from upsetting the entire Twitterverse, the whole episode served to highlight the difference between the one-body-fits-all VS shows and Rihanna’s own diverse show earlier…
Back in September, Drake was forced to cancel a pair of Miami shows on tour due to illness. Night One of the rescheduled dates took place Tuesday night (Nov. 13) and Drizzy delivered a special performance for the raucous 305 crowd. The 6 God had a Young Money reunion with Lil Wayne (after bringing out DJ Khaled and Bad Bunny on stage earlier in the night). Weezy ran down the ramp toward the stage, much like a WWE wrestler getting ready to hit the ring. The Young Money Entertainment ceo hopped right into a classic with the 2009 Gucci Mane-assisted…
Ariana Grande’s honors just keep on coming. Days after her new single, “Thank u, next,” broke Spotify single-day play records for a female artist, the song has earned another bit of recognition: It’s the No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100. So basically, it’s the most popular song in the country this week. “Thank u, next” actually marks her first No. 1 debut, which is surprising considering she’s the hitmaker who brought us songs like “Dangerous Woman,” “Problem,” and “Break Free.” The last time a woman debuted at No. 1 on this Billboard chart was back in 2015, when…
Toke Makinwa celebrated Annie Idibia’s birthday in a funny way birthday when she said she will share 2Face Idibia with her if she doesn’t get married in 1 year. The media personality while wishing Annie Idibia a happy birthday via her Instagram page on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, made the weird but funny decision. “Happy birthday most beautiful, such a stunner my fellow comrade #Scorpiogang It’s so beautiful to watch you blossom and become so much more my love, my senior wife #forreal as you know say I don give am one more year, if I no find husband, I’m…
Kemi Adetiba is the latest celebrity to narrate her ugly experience in the hands of officials at the airport in Lagos. The movie director narrated her experience on her Twitter page on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. According to her, due to her firmness and resistance she was able to avoid the resilient staff of the airport who were bent on extorting money from her. Kemi Adetiba’s latest debacle with officials of the airport in Lagos is coming barely a day after the actor, Aremu Afolayan lashed out at the same organisation. Unlike Kemi Adetiba, Aremu Afolayan was quite very vocal…
Kiddominant and AKA will take to the field during the Nigeria versus South Africa African Nations Cup qualifier on Saturday to perform their hit single, ‘Fela in Versace.’ Just before both countries go to ‘war’ on the football pitch to determine who emerges winner of Group E and seal automatic qualification for the 2019 Nations cup holding in Cameroon, the two nation will be united through music. This was made known by AKA on his social media pages on Tuesday, November 13. Nigerian beatmaker Kiddominant, who is prominent with his work on Davido’s ‘Fall’, Mayorkun’s ‘Mama’ and a number of…
Aremu Afolayan has made a U-turn over the statement he made against the government a few days ago as he openly apologises over comments credited to him. The actor took to his Instagram page on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, where he posted a video apologising to the people and government of Nigeria over his comments a day ago. He also thanked the airport authority for making quick amends following accusations made against staff of the organisation. “I want to say a big thank you to most Nigerians for understanding that there was a need to have “ranted” the way I…
Duncan Mighty has put smiles on the face of an elderly woman after he surprised her with a brand new car. The music star shared a video where he presented the car to the old woman on his Instagram page on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. According to him, she caught his attention after he saw a video of her dancing to his song on Instagram. “Brand new Camry for our new Mama we met on IG she was dancing to my new single #miekeraso few days back, got her registered at the clinic .. GOD be praised forever amen #MieKeRaSoTouchingLives…