Jurgen Klopp dismissed the idea that Jose Mourinho lacks ambition ahead of Manchester United’s visit to Anfield on Sunday. Klopp’s side sit top of the Premier League with United 16 points behind them, and after the last two encounters between the sides at Anfield ended in goalless draws, Mourinho received criticism for his negative team setup. However, Klopp defended the United boss, and still thinks he is one of the world’s top managers. “I don’t think Jose Mourinho ever has a lack of ambition,” Klopp told a news conference on Friday. “He just does what he thinks is right, and…
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Unai Emery has said he is not worried about the team’s centre-back crisis for Sunday’s game against Southampton, and is confident he has players who are ready to step up in the position. His side could be without a single natural centre-back for the game at St. Mary’s as Shkodran Mustafi and Sokratis Papastathopoulos are both suspended, while Rob Holding is out with a long-term injury. Laurent Koscielny made his first appearance of the season in the Europa League on Thursday, but Emery is still unsure if the club captain can play a second game just three days later. That…
Mauricio Pochettino has no intention of loaning out Kyle Walker-Peters and says the 21-year-old has become one of his “best options.” Walker-Peters has struggled for game time this season, with Tuesday’s Champions League showdown at the Camp Nou being only his second start and his third appearance in all competitions. His night began badly as he lost the ball to Ousmane Dembele, who gave Barcelona a seventh-minute lead, and he was promptly booked before being substituted in the 61st minute. But Pochettino was pleased with the young right-back’s performance and believes he can rival Kieran Trippier and Serge Aurier for…
Zinedine Zidane should make the next step in his coaching career in the Premier League, according to former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. Zidane has been out of work since choosing to leave Real Madrid last summer after guiding the club to a third successive Champions League triumph. Since then, he has been regularly mentioned as a potential replacement for Jose Mourinho at Manchester United. Despite the former France captain’s agent stating in October a move to England was “not appealing,” Wenger believes that is the only league which can give his compatriot the challenge he needs. “If you want to…
Jose Mourinho has told Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp that “trophies matter” as Manchester United prepare to travel to Anfield on Sunday. Klopp has been lauded for his attacking style since taking over at Liverpool in 2015 but the United boss reminded his counterpart that real success can only be measured in silverware as he searches for his first trophy as Liverpool manager. Is there such a thing as peaking too early? Given all that Kylian Mbappe, just 19, has accomplished, we might soon find out. “I think trophies matter,” said Mourinho, who has won the Carabao Cup and Europa League…
Scroll through Kim Kardashian West’s Instagram on any given weekend and you’ll be sure to see: a gigantic floral arrangement, dispatches from a private jet, promo for her latest KKW Beauty launch, and if you’re lucky, videos and pictures of her daughter North West playing with makeup and sometimes even roleplaying as her mom’s makeup artist. In an interview with Refinery29 for the launch of KKW Fragrance at Ulta, Kardashian West says that she is all too aware of West’s makeup fascination. “I already know North is into makeup for sure,” Kardashian West says. “She had friends over this weekend…
Kanye West has a lot on his mind and cares little for Twitter’s character count. West unleashed more than a dozen tweets (and counting) targeting Drake on Thursday afternoon. The “Jesus Walks” rapper had promised to smooth things over with Drake, but he cannot seem to get over his falling out with Canada’s powerhouse. “Still need that apology for mentioning the 350s and trying to take food out your idols kids mouths,” Yeezy tweeted Thursday afternoon. “Been trying to meet with you for six months, bro. You [are] sneak dissing on Travis [Scott’s] records and texting Kris [Jenner] talking ’bout…
Days after Cardi B announced her split from Offset, the rapper’s husband announced that he misses her. Despite Offset’s public pleas for Cardi B’s forgiveness, the “I Like It” rapper appears to be standing firm in her decision to remain broken up… for now. According to a report by E! News, a source close to the Cardi B says she’s “very torn” over what their future holds. The insider claims things have “been really hard” for both of them in light of the split, saying Offset is “trying to win Cardi back” but she’s “not on board yet.” “They haven’t…
Ciara has said she is trying to work out a new travel schedule with Future for their son, so she’s calling on a judge for backup. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Ciara’s legal team is asking the court to force Future to enter mediation … so they can hammer out a new travel itinerary for 4-year-old Future Jr. If the judge won’t force Daddy Future into mediation, Ciara wants a trial to settle the matter. As we reported … Ciara claims Future’s been terrible at keeping his daddy appointments — allegedly breaking scheduled visits fairly often –…
Stormzy and Adele are among artists who’ve joined Grenfell survivors to call on the Government to remove “dangerous cladding” from buildings. The group released a video on Thursday which shows them appealing for “national change”. It’s 18 months since the tower fire in west London which killed 72 people. Since then, the government announced a ban on combustible cladding for all new schools, hospitals and residential buildings in England above 18m. However, it will not be applied to those where the materials have already been fitted. But the group, Grenfell United, says since then, little has changed and official figures…
Wizkid, Burnaboy lead a host of names that have been nominated for the 2018 edition of the Soundcity MVP Music Awards. The organizers of the awards on on Thursday, December 13th, shared the official nominees list ahead of the event scheduled to hold early next year. Over 15 categories, Wizkid and Burna Boy who have both enjoyed an incredible year emerge with the highest nominations with the Starboy having 10 nominations both individually and as a member of the Starboy clique. Other Nigerian artists who earned nod includes Tiwa Savage, Olamide, Davido, Mr Eazi, Teni and more. Nasty C, Diamond…
Kanye West reignited his rap feud hours after he accused Drake of being “fake”, launching several accusations and demanding an apology. The prolific rapper/producer took to Twitter in the late Thursday night, December 13th into the early hours of the next day, where he shared a screenshot of a text message alleging how Drake sought to clear a sample from his 2009 song, ‘So Far Gone.’ He then went on a lenghty Twitter Tirade claiming that Drake called him to “threaten” him and further alleged Drake had someone run onstage at Pusha’s show (who Kanye alleged is in “critical condition”).…
Toyin Abraham and Kehinde Bankole have been spotted on the set of a new movie, ‘Abeke,’ in Abeokuta, Ogun State. We reliably gathered that the actresses were spotted together on December 6, 2018, a day after filming commenced for the production. Directed by Raji Rotimi and produced by Samuel Oniyitan, ‘Abeke’ features Kehinde Bankole, who plays the lead role of Abeke, Toyin Abraham as Sisi Mojoyin and Samuel Oniyitan as Faleye. Other members of cast include Yinka Quadri, Peter Fatomilola, Wole Ojo, Saliu Gbolagade and Olu Olowogemo Harejan. Set in the 80s, ‘Abeke’ tells the story of a young lady,…
There are reports that Davido is wanted by the police authorities in the Gambia for assaulting a photographer who covered his recent tour in that country. According to EnquirerMag, the photographer, Kenny Egbuke who is known to be very popular in the Gambia was said to have been assaulted by Davido after he had challenged the singer’s reaction to a female fan’s request to take a photo with him. “A young female fan had approached Davido for a selfie while he was eating. The lady was said to have taken a few pictures of him before going close to him…
Yul Edochie has joined the increasing list of celebrities who have come out to speak about Nollywood since the now famous video where Kevin Ikeduba slammed the industry went viral. In his tweet on Thursday, December 13, 2018, the actor turned politician said apart from Nollywood, there is no love anywhere rather everyone has to love themselves. “They say there’s no love in Nollywood. I laugh. Brethren there’s no love anywhere, not only in Nollywood. The world is tough, it’s a jungle out here. My advice: Don’t wait for anyone to love you, love yourself, help yourself. Work hard, pray…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has felicitated with Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers as he clocks 51 years. The party, in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, described Wike as a pillar of democracy. It also described him as a fearless and extraordinary leader, who places justice, due process, equity and fairness above all, in the struggle for the restoration of democratic values and good governance in the nation. “The PDP particularly appreciates Gov. Wike for his doggedness in standing for the party during its most trying moments as well as his sacrifices and commitment…
Ibrahim Magu on Thursday said that he has only one house in Karu, Abuja, as against the two houses the Department of State Services (DSS) claimed his wife has in the Maitama area of Abuja. Magu, in his response to the allegations of the Sun Newspaper made against him in a publication published on March 25, 2017, titled: Magu Under Fresh Probe, which claimed two houses located at a high brow area in Maitama, Abuja were traced to his wife. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Magu had sued publishers of the Sun for series of publications which…
Uche Secondus has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of working with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) and the Nigeria Police to destabilise states controlled by its party. Secondus also alleged that Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom and Ebonyi have been marked on the APC’s supposed list for destabilisation. The PDP chairman made this known in a statement signed by his media aide, Ike Abonyi. According to Daily Post, Secondus also said that the ruling APC is desperate to win the 2019 general elections at all cost. He said “In most PDP states, despite the governors being chief security officers,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, deliberately missed the peace accord signing ceremony. All political parties and presidential candidates were expected to sign a peace accord to ensure peace during the conduct of the 2019 general elections at a ceremony on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. The PDP presidential candidate and some other presidential aspirants were absent at the event. However, Atiku and his party, the PDP issued separate statement blaming his absence on communication lapses. The PDP presidential candidate, on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, signed the peace accord and…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied planning to destabilise states controlled by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The PDP chairman, Uche Secondus in a statement issued to newsmen, alleged that the ruling party is working with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) and the Nigeria Police Force to cause chaos the PDP states. According to Secondus, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom and Ebonyi have been marked on the APC’s supposed list for destabilisation. In its response, APC, through its spokesman, Lanre Issa-Onilu debunked the allegation describing it as one of the scripts in PDP’s book of lies. Issa-Onilu also accused…