Paul Pogba has thanked Jose Mourinho for letting him take a crucial penalty against Young Boys after he missed his last spot-kick against Burnley. The United boss, meanwhile, praised the Frenchman, who scored twice in the 3-0 win in the Stade de Suisse, for having the “courage” to step up again. “I didn’t have any doubts about taking the penalty,” Pogba told MUTV. “I know I missed [against Burnley] — Joe [Hart] got me that time. “I have the confidence of the players to let me take it so I thank them for that and thanks the manager for letting…
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Maurizio Sarri has played down concerns that Pedro Rodriguez suffered a serious shoulder injury in Chelsea’s 1-0 win over PAOK in the Europa League. In a news conference after the match, Sarri said the Spaniard needs to be further assessed to determine the precise nature of the problem, but suggested that it will not prove as bad as first feared. “I don’t know exactly the situation,” he said. “I spoke [with him] for a few seconds, but probably it is not a serious injury.” Having scored three goals in five Premier League appearances under Sarri this season, Pedro kept his…
Lazio sporting director Igli Tare said Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Ciro Immobile will both sign new contracts with the club next week. Tare, speaking to Sky Sport Italia on Thursday night, when Lazio got their Europa League campaign off to a winning start by beating Apollon Limassol 2-1, said the deals will be completed soon. “It’s just a matter of days now,” Tare said. “All will be signed at the start of next week. The agreements have been in place for some time now.” Milinkovic-Savic, 23, was linked with a move away in the summer amid reports a €100 million asking…
Unai Emery has called on his Arsenal players to improve their defensive mentality after conceding two late goals in a 4-2 win over FC Vorskla in the Europa League. The Gunners were cruising toward a dominant victory when Mesut Ozil put them 4-0 up in the 74th minute after two goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and one from Danny Welbeck already had them comfortably in front at the Emirates on Thursday. But the visiting side from Ukraine pulled two late goals back to leave Emery’s team without a single clean sheet this season. While Emery was happy with the overall performance…
Kevin De Bruyne is recovering ahead of schedule from a knee injury and hopes to return to action against rivals Manchester United in the Premier League in November. De Bruyne said he could be back at training next month as he targets a return in time for the blockbuster Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium on Nov. 11. “I still need three, four, five weeks, but I’m getting there,” De Bruyne said at the launch of FIFA 19 on Thursday. “Hopefully I can be back soon, help the team, and perform well. I’m hoping to be back after the next…
Wilfried Zaha has said he went through “hell” during his year-long stint at Manchester United, telling Shortlist that the club did not support him as he struggled on and off the pitch and left him “fighting my demons by myself.” “I went through so much with United, with England,” Zaha said. “There were rumours that the reason I wasn’t playing [many games] for United was because I slept with David Moyes’s daughter, and no one [at the club] attempted to clear that up. So I was fighting my demons by myself, these rumours that I knew weren’t true. “I was…
Sergio Aguero has signed a one-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until June 2021. He signed a five-year deal in 2014 and a one-year extension in summer 2016, and will be 33 when his contract expires. “I am happy for this additional year,” Aguero said. “My idea was being here for 10 years. I’ve been here for seven years [and] it’s going to be 10 when the contract expires. “This was the main reason I signed. I’m very happy because they have treated my very well since the first day I got here. I’m very happy…
Mario Balotelli has been defended by Nice coach Patrick Vieira following criticism of his performances for Italy. “Mario was severely criticised in Italy: it’s always like that when the team doesn’t win, you need someone to blame,” he said. “I think that Mario was the perfect culprit for the Italian press. “It’s a shame. We spoke about it together, and I know that for these kinds of things, he is strong enough mentally to deal with the situation. But they have really been unfair with him.” Balotelli could play only his second Ligue 1 game of the season after being…
On today’s episode of Juliet Ibrahim making blunt statements, she is advising women to dump their cheating men and date their fathers. The gorgeous actress made this known on her Instagram page on Monday, September 17, 2018, where she posted a very beautiful photo of herself as usual with a caption which read; “Ladies, if your man cheating on you; dump him and date his father. Make that nigga your stepson. #adviceofthecentury #lol.” If you follow Juliet Ibrahim closely on Instagram you should be used to the fact that she shares a lot of advice on her page especially when…
Tekno has shared the video to his latest single, ‘Choko’. The single which was released a few weeks ago now has an accompanying visuals as it continues to grow stronger into a hit joint. The video was directed by Sesan.
Abass Akande Obesere has called veteran singer, KWAM 1, a traitor for throwing shades at Governor Akinwunmi Ambode. In a reaction published, Obesere said what is happening to Governor Ambode in Lagos State is purely political and should be left to the politicians to resolve. Obesere further chided his colleague saying, “For, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde to suddenly change gears because of the travails of Governor Ambode is not only ungodly, slanderous and disrespectful, but it shows that he is a real traitor.” On Sunday, September 16, 2018, K1 De Ultimate issued a statement threatening to sue whoever used his song…
The drama between Wizkid and his baby mamas doesn’t look like it would be ending anytime soon as Binta Diallo has come out to say her son is not part of the Balogun family. The gist is that there is a page on Instagram named @thebalogunboys which shares photos for the three sons of the music star. The said page shared photos of Ayodeji who happens to be Diallo’s son which didn’t go down well with Diallo. Apparently angered over the child support battle she currently is facing with Wizkid, Diallo attacked the page. According to her, Ayodeji is not…
Kunle Afolayan hardly watch Nollywood movies – or badly done movies – and he has his reasons. In an interview with TheCable, the filmmaker and actor candidly said he hardly watch bad movies because he’s keen on watching movies that will challenge him and change his orientation about certain things. He said, “…Truth be told, I hardly watch them because I am keen on watching movies that will challenge me and change my orientation about certain things. My children watch them a lot and that does not make them speak bad English.” He made the statement while responding to a…
John Okafor popularly known as Mr Ibu has come out to deny that he had a one night stand with a fan. The funny actor made this known while granting a telephone interview he said he didn’t sleep with the woman in question. According to him, even though he posed for a photo with the lady, he didn’t sleep with her. “The woman approached me to take a picture with me alongside her husband. She said she happily posted those pictures she took with me without any write-up. It was when a blog carried the picture that a write-up appeared…
This has got to be the mother of all calling out Wizkid has received from his baby mamas as Shola Ogudu goes bizarre on social media, sharing private chat messages and calling him out again. If you think you’ve read and heard enough of Wizkid’s baby mama drama then please take a pause and go through the detailed chat conversation his baby mama, Sola Ogudu posted on her Instagram page on Thursday, September 20, 2018. Let’s allow you guys to be the judge and jury over the chat conversations between Sola and Wizkid and the fight for the upkeep of…
Kanye West is angry with Nick Cannon, Drake and Tyson Beckford over his wife, Kim Kardashian, and he has come for the trio in three videos. The rap star took to his Instagram on Thursday, September 20, 2018 to bare his mind on how he perceives comments made by the trio about his wife. Kanye said he’s willing to discuss with the trio about their perception and opinions about his wife but won’t have them discuss her just any how on social media. “What are you talking about, I am married, we are in love, we are family, you all…
Timaya use to have dreadlocks a few years ago but guess what? He is back on it. The reggae dancehall music star made this known on his Instagram page on Thursday, September 20, 2018. According to him, after cutting the dreadlocks, he had it saved and has decided to wear it back again. “Had my dreadlocks for 6years… I cut it off and saved it for 7years, now am back on it. This is TIMAYA. BAM BAM out Tomorrow ,” he wrote. A lot of people might still remember Timaya back in the days when he used to rock the…
Linda Ikeji has gotten for Bentley Mulsanne worth N108M for him. You might want to read that and ponder for a second. Lol! Well, guys, Linda Ikeji has gotten a new car for her son which is worth $310, 395 (N108M) and her sisters are super excited about it. Sandra Ikeji, Linda’s younger sister took to her Instagram page on Thursday, September 20, 2018, where she posted photos of the really cute and expensive car. “Hey lil Jayce, your mum @officiallindaikeji promised you a Bentley, now you have it! Congratulations @officiallindaikeji on your 120mili Bentley #Bentleyforbabyj,” she captioned one of…
Timi Frank has accused the All Progressives Congress and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of planning to rig the upcoming Osun governorship election. He said that INEC is planning to assign faulty card readers to strongholds of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other opposition parties in Osun state with the aim of denying their supporters the opportunity to vote. The former APC spokesman made this known in a statement which he issued to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Frank also called on voters in Osun state to resist any attempt by INEC or APC to…
Samuel Ogbemudia Jr, the first son of late elder statesman, Dr Samuel Ogbemudia, has called for support for President Muhammadu Buhari to overcome Nigeria’s challenges. Ogbemudia made the call in Benin on Wednesday on the occasion of 85th posthumous birthday of his late father. According to Ogbemudia, the country has passed through many trying times but God has always come to its rescue. He said the fight against terrorism was a global challenge that should concern all Nigerians. “ Power comes from God, we have had similar challenges in the past. “This is God’s own country. President Buhari was not…