Alexis Sanchez has insisted Thierry Henry played no part in his decision to leave Arsenal for Manchester United. The Frenchman was blasted by some Arsenal fans, who believed Henry had influenced Sanchez. It prompted Sanchez to issue a statement insisting that was not the case. He tweeted: “I want to clarify that Henry never told me to leave the club, it was a personal decision. He loves the club and someday it would be nice to see him as the arsenal coach because he loves the club.” He said: “I know I don’t need to explain this to the majority…
Author: David Folami
Zinedine Zidane has said Paris Saint-Germain’s Neymar has “incredible statistics” as the clubs prepare to meet in the Champions League. “His statistics are incredible. However, what interests me is my team, my squad, my players.” Zidane also supported Madrid talisman Cristiano Ronaldo, who has struggled for form this season amid growing speculation over his long-term future at the Bernabeu, while Neymar has been linked with a move to Madrid in recent weeks. “When we look at what Cristiano has done throughout his career… Last season, for example, he scored eight times in the last three Champions League matches. That means…
Cristiano Ronaldo will been rested for Wednesday’s Copa del Rey quarterfinal second leg at home to Leganes, but centre-back Sergio Ramos is set to feature for the first time in 2018. A Madrid squad announcement said Gareth Bale, Toni Kroos and Marcelo would also sit the game out with Madrid 1-0 up from the first leg. Karim Benzema is expected to make his first start since December after recovering from a hamstring problem, while club captain Ramos will get a chance from the bench. Youngsters Theo Hernandez, Marcos Llorente, first leg goalscorer Marco Asensio and Borja Mayoral are expected to…
Thibaut Courtois has been ruled out of the Chelsea’s Carabao Cup semifinal second leg against Arsenal on Wednesday with an ankle injury, sources have said. He has returned to full training since missing Chelsea’s 4-0 win over Brighton on Saturday with the problem, but is still feeling pain in his ankle and Antonio Conte has decided not to risk him. Willy Caballero will start his third match in a row in the absence of Courtois. Chelsea, who drew 0-0 at Stamford Bridge in the first leg, are already without Alvaro Morata (back) and Cesc Fabregas (hamstring) for the trip to…
Bayern Munich have received an injury boost as defenders Mats Hummels and David Alaba both returned to training on Monday. Niklas Sule filled in for his fellow Germany international in both games, but scored an own goal in Sunday’s victory against Bremen. Meanwhile, Alaba has recovered from a stomach bug which ruled him out at the weekend as Spain international Juan Bernat deputised at left-back for his third Bundesliga appearance of the season. With the return of Hummels and Alaba, the German champions are now only missing Thiago Alcantara and Manuel Neuer from their first team squad.
Omoni Oboli might be your favourite actor, producer or director but the beautiful actress has shown that she can do more as she publishes her very first book as she turns 40. The beautiful actress and mother of three took to her Instagram page on Sunday, April 22, 2018, where she announced to the world that she is now an author of the book ‘The Stars Are Ageless.’ “THE STARS ARE AGELESS You can now add author to my name!!!Been working on this baby for a while and she’s finally here! Thank you, Lord! 40 sure looks good on me!…
Korede Bello has come out to refute the claims that he bought his result from the Nigeria Institute of Journalism. The singer took to his Instagram page on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, where he laid to rest the insinuation that he bought his result. He also went on to reveal the main reason he finished school was to be a light for a lot of young Nigerians. “I initially didn’t want to post this for many reasons but I was wrong on all counts. I’d be doing millions of young people and my peers a disservice by not boldly putting…
Tonto Dikeh has blasted Tunde Ednut for shaming former Big Brother Naija housemate, Nina. Tunde Ednut on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, took to his Instagram page where he posted a video of Nina and then captioned it with the quote “Nina, stop using Android.” This didn’t go down well with a lot of fans and lovers of Nina and among them was the actress, Tonto Dikeh who came hard on the musician and former comedian. “Tunde you have been a celebrity longer than I can remember, so you can afford a phone…Send her one she needs it, We are waiting…
Meek Mill is one happy young man. After being thrown back in jail for violating his probation with a tentative two to four years jail time, Meek Mill is once again a free man. Reports have it that according to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s official order, Meek has an allegedly corrupt police officer who reportedly served as a “critical witness” in Meek’s original gun and drugs case, to thank for his release. According to the reports, prosecutors were not against Meek being released and were also instrumental. Overruling Judge Genece Brinkley, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania finally made the decision.…
Wizkid is about to stop a child from being an artisan and sending him back to school. The gist is that a video of a child, Basit an artisan working at a mechanic shop talking about Wizkid’s yet-to-be-released song ‘Gucci Snake’ went viral which got to superstar, Wizkid who then posted it on his Instagram and Twitter pages. Apparently, Wizkid was amazed by the video and moved that he tweeted about it and then promised the child, Basit he would be sending him to school. “We sending Basit to school! Bring him to me,” he tweeted. The search for Basit…
The family of the Solomons is presently counting their joy over the arrival of Temi Solomon’s child, brother and manger to Reekado Banks. Temi Solomon announced the good news to his Instagram page on Wednesday, April 24, 2018, couldn’t hide his joy as he thanked God for helping his wife with a safe delivery in less than 10 minutes!. “God bless you, Nneamaka Solomon. Again, you have taught me how to be strong. I had always dreaded that Push moment and promised that I would close my eyes while it happened. But your courage and strength from the beginning till…
Toke Makinwa has said that she had been battling with fibroid for the past 7 years. “I have been battling fibroid for 6 going on 7 years and it’s been one hell of a ride I think I was diagnosed 7 years ago. I finally decided to do something about the situation this year because it was getting to the point where it was beginning to affect me I was in a lot of pains I couldn’t sit up properly it was beginning to push against certain organs inside of me. it was just nasty and a total disaster. “I…
Kanye got a response from President Donald Trump on Twitter over the rapper’s declaration of his ‘love’ for POTUS. West reaffirmed his admiration for Trump on Wednesday, April 25, calling him “my brother” and saying the two share “dragon energy.” West is openly a supporter of the Trump administration and one of the celebrities who rooted for him during the US presidential election. On Wednesday, West tweeted, “You don’t have to agree with trump but the mob can’t make me not love him. We are both dragon energy. He is my brother. I love everyone. I don’t agree with everything…
Yvonne Jegede recently threw a shade at DJ Cuppy, DJ Lambo and a host of other female DJs in Nigeria while wishing another female DJ, Switch a happy birthday. The beautiful actress might have knowingly or unknowingly done this via her Instagram page on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, when she wished DJ Switch a happy birthday. “Happy birthday to the only relevant female Dj in Nigeria. God bless you everyday @djswitch_” she wrote. A lot of followers began to question her motive as they saw it as a deliberate shade towards DJ Cuppy, DJ Lambo and a host of others.…
Kcee held his birthday bash over the weekend in Lagos and shared some of the photos from the event. The singer took to his Instagram page on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, where he shared photos from the events. The birthday party was attended by a lot of friends and associates of the singer. Among those who turned up to party with KCee were his brother and C.E.O. of his record label, FiveStar Music, E-Money, comedian, Okey Bakassi, Olamide and Phyno. A singer would always be a singer as Kcee couldn’t stay away from the stage as he performed despite the…
Antonio Conte insisted it would be unfair to criticise Chelsea’s decision to sell Mohamed Salah to Roma because the Egyptian has transformed himself into a different player since leaving Stamford Bridge. Mourinho has defended his role in Salah’s departure recently by insisting that it was Chelsea who ultimately decided to sell the player, but Conte does not believe it was realistic to predict the forward’s explosive development during his unremarkable spell in west London. “It’s not so simple,” he insisted. “We have to compare Salah of four or five years ago, and not this Salah now. Salah in the present…
Jurgen Klopp has said Sadio Mane is a doubt for Saturday’s game with Stoke City as tries to juggle his squad ahead of the Champions League semifinal second leg away to Roma. When asked about Mane’s fitness at a news conference on Friday morning, Klopp said: “Of course there is something. We will see. It is not that serious. There is a chance for tomorrow. If we use that chance or not… it is quite early in the day. “In these times, you always have to use each second and minute, speak to the player, speak to the doc, speak…
Jurgen Klopp has said he is “not worried” if Steven Gerrard becomes manager of Rangers, saying the club will “support him whatever he wants to do.” A source close to Liverpool confirmed later on Friday that the Merseyside club would not stand in Gerrard’s way if he wanted to leave his current role, echoing Klopp’s words from his news conference. “I’m not worried. If, a big if, something happens, it was always clear,” Klopp said ahead of Liverpool’s game home game against Stoke. “Steven is, was and always will be a Liverpool legend. We will support him whatever he wants…
Dani Carvajal and Isco are definitely out of next Tuesday’s Champions League semifinal second leg at home to Bayern Munich, and could be ruled out for the rest of the season. Spain playmaker Isco picked up a shoulder problem very early in the 2-1 first-leg victory in Munich, and was replaced at the break by youngster Marco Asensio who went on to net the winner. Carvajal suffered a hamstring injury midway through the second half while marking Franck Ribery, with winger Lucas Vazquez dropping back to fill in for the remainder of the game. Following tests on Friday morning the…
Cesc Fabregas has hailed former teammate Mohamed Salah for his extraordinary season and said he does not expect him to leave Liverpool any time soon. “I coincided with Salah in my first season at Chelsea [2014-15] before he left for Fiorentina,” Fabregas told Cadena Cope radio. “He was young, he hardly played, but you could already see that he had talent. He always worked very hard and he gave his all.” Salah made 20 appearances for Chelsea before loan spells in Italy at Fiorentina and Roma, who later made the move permanent, and Fabregas said he had found the right…