Florentino Perez has said the club would not play a La Liga game in the United States if asked. La Liga plans to play a domestic game in the U.S. from this season, but players are against the idea and have not ruled out strike action. The organisation’s president, Javier Tebas, is working on getting permission from the Spanish Footballers’ Association, the Royal Spanish Football Federation and other organisations to play Girona’s home game against Barcelona in Miami on Jan. 26. Tebas has said whoever does end up going to the U.S. will do so voluntarily, and Perez has said…
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Ernesto Valverde has said he is not thinking about renewing his Barcelona contract despite having less than 12 months to run on his existing terms. “I have a contract at the moment and I have the option to extend it by a further year,” he told a news conference on Saturday. “But you know how things work in football. We will have to see how things go, how the team progresses. It’s still September, there’s a long way to go.” Two of Valverde’s predecessors, Luis Enrique and Pep Guardiola, walked away from Barca, saying the job had worn them down.…
Sergio Aguero can help Gabriel Jesus succeed him when his new contract expires in 2021, according to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. “Yes of course [he can learn from Aguero] and Sergio from Gabriel and myself from my players and my players from myself. Everybody can improve,” Guardiola told a news conference ahead of Saturday’s game at Cardiff City. “It’s a good model to learn, especially how Aguero moves in the 18-yard box.” Gabriel has only one goal from seven appearances this season and has looked short of confidence after a disappointing World Cup when he failed to score as…
Maurizio Sarri has said Chelsea are a year behind their Premier League rivals in the hunt for the title after the goalless draw at West Ham. Sarri made an impressive start to life as Chelsea manager — despite being appointed on July 14 — winning his first five games of the season, but he does not think his side are yet able to compete with champions Manchester City or early league leaders Liverpool. “We have started to work together 35, 40 days ago. Less if you include the international breaks. So for us it’s a bit early,” Sarri said. “We…
Neymar has stated that he will continue to show generosity towards children who take to the pitch after the Paris Saint-Germain star gave his shirt to a young supporter who sought him out in Rennes. “I am happy when I get attention away from Paris, particularly from a kid like that,” Neymar told Esporte Interativo after the Sunday’s game. “It is something natural, pure, and I will continue to do what I do.” On the topic of the match, the former Barcelona man insisted that he was not unhappy with being substituted and praised PSG coach Thomas Tuchel’s approach. “People…
Arsenal coach Unai Emery said goalkeeper Petr Cech had silenced his doubters in the 2-0 win over Everton at the Emirates on Sunday. “I’m a little surprised there have been a lot of questions for Petr Cech,” he told a news conference. “He has a big experience, he has big quality. He started the season very well. He is putting in the performance that we want, and today he showed us he is very good.” Summer signing Bernd Leno has been on the bench for all six Premier League games so far but Emery said the Germany international keeper was…
Marco Asensio says he was never given the option to assume No. 7 in the Real Madrid squad after it was vacated by Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer. “They didn’t offer me the No. 7,” he told reporters after scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win over Espanyol on Saturday night. “The club never said anything to me about it and I didn’t have the chance to decide.” The 22-year-old, who wears the No. 20 shirt, is assuming more responsibility this season under Julen Lopetegui following Ronaldo’s move to Juventus. The No. 7 shirt was subsequently taken by new…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s late goal helped Juventus to maintain their perfect start to the Serie A season with a hard-fought 2-0 victory away to Frosinone on Sunday. Massimiliano Allegri’s Juventus, who are chasing an eighth consecutive Italian league title, have now won their opening five league games for the third time in five seasons. Ronaldo was the hero, days after being sent off on his Champions League debut for the Turin club, breaking the deadlock from close range in the 81st minute to take his Serie A tally to three goals in five games. The well-drilled hosts, who have picked up…
Paris Saint-Germain stretched their perfect Ligue 1 start to six wins after coming from behind to beat Rennes 3-1 away in a rip-roaring clash on Sunday. The result left PSG top of the French league on a maximum 18 points, five clear of second-placed Lille, after Angel Di Maria and Thomas Meunier cancelled out an early Adrien Rabiot own goal which fired the home side ahead. Second half substitute Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting added the third in the closing stages for the visitors, who rebounded from a 3-2 Champions League defeat by Liverpool on Tuesday. Roared on by their vocal fans,…
Davido and Mr Eazi have been added among the list of performers at BBC 1xtra concert holding on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The organizers of the event have announced the complete line-up for this year’s 1Xtra Live. Hosted by the 1Xtra DJ family, the station’s flagship live music event will take place in London at the O2 Arena on Saturday, 22 September. This year’s edition will see Nigerian representatives in Davido and Mr Eazi, who will join the likes of Chance The Rapper, Chip, Ella Mai, Jorja Smith, Pusha T, MIST and more. Over the years, the 1Xtra Live has…
Yemi Alade is out with the visuals to her latest single, ”Oh My Gosh.” The last few months has seen Yemi Alade release new singles for Elele and Issokay, and following the release of the audio for her new single, ‘Oh My Gosh’ produced by DJ Coublon, the singer has now shared a colourful visual for it. The visuals opens with a delivery man at her doorsteps with a car package, as Yemi Alade alongside her female dancers light up the town. The video was directed by Ovie.
“Farming” the Hollywood movie starring Nigeria’s Genevieve Nnaji, has been acquired by the Uk subsidiary of American film company, Lionsgate. The deal is coming days after the Adewale Akinnuoye Agbaje’s directorial debut premiered in the Discovery Section at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival, TIFF. Confirming the deal, Lionsgate U.K. CEO Zygi Kamasa said, “Adewale’s debut is an extremely personal look at a moment in time that needs to be seen by everyone. With a powerful script that brings to life the little-remembered social experiment of the ’60s and transformative performances from the cast, ‘Farming’ is a film that boldly…
Timaya features Olamide on his new song ‘Bam Bam.’ Bam Bam is an infectious dance tune where the duo take turns in responding to rumours from their critics. While Timaya brings the energy and rhythm of his dance hall vibe, it is actually good to hear Olamide rap once again on a song. Bam Bam is produced by Masterkraft.
On September 20, 2018, Sola Ogudugu, mother to Wizkid’s first child, Boluwatife took to Instagram to unload intricate and intimate details of her relationship with the music superstar. To say it was ugly would be an understatement. It made Drake’s business with Sophie Brussaux seem like Christmas morning and rose buds, garnished with the smell of lavender. ‘Daddy issues’ and ‘abandonment issues’ trail people into adulthood. It would have been better for young Bolu if he didn’t know his father was a global pop star. He knows, and the longer his father keeps staying far away, trying to manoeuvre his…
American rapper, Big Sean has said he is half Nigerian. The Motown rapper made this known in a recent interview with Vibe where he spoke on Mac Miller, piano and vocal lessons. In the seven minutes long video, Big Sean told the interviewer that he is half Nigerian when he spoke about his grandmother, whom he grew up with in Detroit, Michigan in the United States of America. Big Sean was born Sean Michael Leonard Anderson to to Myra and James Anderson in 1988. In 2005, Kanye West was doing a radio interview at 102.7 FM. Hearing about this, Sean…
If as an actress you are planning to offer sex to Kunle Afolayan so as to get a role in any of his movies then think twice because his wrath awaits you. The multi-talented movie director and actor made this known during an interview with PUNCH. According to him, no Nollywood actress would dare try to get a movie role from by offering sex in return. “Personally I have never encountered a situation whereby an actress would offer me sex for a movie role. They would not even dare come to me. They say that I am proud. The social…
Veteran Nigerian musician, Daddy Showkey, has called on Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye, both known as Psquare, to end their beef. In an Instagram appeal, Showkey called on the musicians to think about their children and what their relationship will be in the future. He wrote, “@peterpsquare (Peter & Paul ) @rudeboypsquare Pls stand down, Unity things! Think about your Children and what you guys are doing to them, because of what is going on between you 2 , you are depriving them of childhood memory’s together so think well my brothers there is nothing Like unity & Peace so…
Davido threw a shade at a Twitter user, who spoke about his yet to be received discharge certificate for his National Youth Service Corps. The Twitter user with the name Sam Eba tweeted, “Waiting to see how NYSC gives @iam_Davido His discharge Certificate. Then we will start from there.” The tweet, which has since been deleted, saw Davido reacting to Sam Eba’s comment. He wrote, “Who’s we ? Ode ur alone .. worried about another mans life … stooooooooopid!’ Davido didn’t spend the mandatory three weeks at the Lagos state orientation camp of the National Youth Service Corps.
Rihanna has emerged Barbados’ ambassador having made the country so proud as one of the world’s biggest music acts. Born Robyn Fenty, Rihanna was appointed Barbados’ ‘Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary’ by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. Rihanna’s new national role will see her promoting education, tourism and investment of Barbados. The singer’s love for her country has been evident in her philanthropic and patriotic activities. In an acceptance statement, Rihanna said she couldn’t be more proud to take on such a prestigious role in her home country. The singer is now referred to as Ambassador Fenty by the Barbados government.…
Abiola Ajimobi has announced his decision to contest for a seat in the Senate in the 2019 general elections as his second term as governor is set to end. The governor made the announcement while speaking at the maiden Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar Foundation Peace Lecture held at the Trenchard Hall of University of Ibadan, the state capital, on Friday, September 21, 2018. The governor said, “You know I am running for the Senate. So, I went to Abuja for the screening exercise of our party and just returned yesterday.” Ajimobi previously served as the representative of Oyo South Senatorial district…