Nemanja Matic has said he had nothing to prove to Chelsea and only wanted to show he “deserves” to wear the Manchester United shirt at Old Trafford. “I played for Chelsea for three-and-a-half years and I gave my best to win against them and show my quality again,” Matic said. “I didn’t have anything to prove to them. I wanted to show my new club that I deserve to wear this Manchester United shirt. “This was a big win and I hope the team will continue like this because every game in this league is a war.” There was speculation…
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Pep Guardiola was happy to land his first trophy at Manchester City after winning the Carabao Cup with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Arsenal. “I am so happy but I am part of City so I have been part of the group. I’m so happy for Manchester City I can’t forget how they took care of me last season when it wasn’t so good,” Guardiola told a news conference. “I always remember how all the club supported me. That’s why it’s so important.” “They have to know we will not go far in the Champions League if we play like…
Robert Lewandowski has joked about suggestions that his split from a longstanding agent and the recruitment of renowned dealmaker Pini Zahavi means a move away from the Bundesliga champions is inevitable. Asked if Zahavi had been hired to prepare a transfer, Lewandowski told Sky: “No, it has nothing to do with that. The speculation is funny, but it doesn’t interest me.” Zahavi is also a familiar face across the top echelons of the Premier League, leading to increased speculation that Lewandowski could head to England if he decides to leave Germany. On Friday, Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes attempted to play…
Yannick Carrasco and Nicolas Gaitan are set to join Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifang for undisclosed fees, the La Liga club announced on Monday afternoon. An Atletico statement said: “Our club has reached an agreement with Chinese side Dalian Yifang for the transfer of Yannick Carrasco. A player of great talent, who has always proved his commitment to our colours, leaves us. We wish him the best of luck in a new chapter of his career in China.” Atletico have not confirmed a fee but reports in Spain have claimed Dalian Yifang have paid €30 million to acquire the…
Cesar Azpilicueta has admitted that Chelsea only had themselves to blame after a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford. “I think we played well in the first half,” he said. “We conceded that goal to take it to 1-1, and in the second half we didn’t control it as we wanted to, as we had done in the first half, and we were punished with that second goal. “They scored one more goal than us. It’s a big game and in matches like that you have to be ready at every moment. Today we weren’t lucky enough to…
Daniel Levy has inisisted that the club will not sell any players that manager Mauricio Pochettino wants to keep, insisting Spurs are a different club than in the past. Toby Alderweireld is the latest key player to be linked with a Tottenham exit after a source reported that contract talks with the Belgian centre-back broke down last month. Levy was asked if the rise in gate receipts from this season’s Champions League matches at temporary home Wembley Stadium, placement money for the Premier League and the new television broadcast deal would provide more leeway for wages. The chairman was non-committal…
Jupp Heynckes has said that he will not extend his stay as manager of Bayern Munich beyond the summer. Heynckes, 72, took over as interim coach in October until the end of the campaign following the dismissal of Carlo Ancelotti the day after a 3-0 Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. However, Heynckes has previously ruled out any extension beyond the summer, despite the best efforts of president (and close friend) Uli Hoeness and CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge to persuade him to stay on. Germany held federal elections in September but Chancellor Angel Merkel has not yet formed a government and,…
Stewart Robson does not think Thierry Henry is the right man to replace Arsene Wenger, but would love to see the club hire Chelsea manager Antonio Conte. According to Robson, who played for Arsenal between 1981-87, Henry simply is not ready for the task yet. “I don’t think Thierry Henry has got the experience,” Robson told ESPN FC. “When I listen to him on TV, I don’t think he reads the game particularly well. He’s getting better on his punditry, but I don’t think he’s the right man for the job at the moment. “He needs more experience. He needs…
Nemanja Matic has shown us exactly what was written on the note that Jose Mourinho passed onto him during the latter stages of Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Chelsea on Sunday. The instructions, which were handed over to Matic by substitute Eric Bailly, became a source of intrigue on social media especially after Willian was seen attempting to sneak a candid glimpse. However, the United midfielder has now divulged the message given to him by his manager in a photo shared on Instagram: “You have three days off”. Jose and his mind games!
Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d’Or five times in his career, but he says he’s not consumed by adding to his tally. “I never dreamt of winning five Ballons d’Or,” Ronaldo said. “But if my career had to end now, I would do so very happily. I’ve won everything. Of course I would be delighted to win one two or three more Ballons d’Or but if I don’t, I’ve already won five. “It’s obviously my ambition and I still have the capacity to do so and the strength to fight to be the best in the world although others…
Burna Boy has recorded new music with producers Timbaland and Skrillex. The Nigerian Afro-fusion artist has been notching up wins, with the release success of his masterful album, Outside, and landing the only feature on Fall Out Boy’s “Mania” album — which got to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Turns out the singer signed to Atlantic Records, is working on a new project, and to bring that to life, he’s recording with two of the most acclaimed music producers in the world: Timabaland and Skrillex. Burna Boy’s “Outside” album has debuted on Billboard’s Reggae Albums Chart at the…
Orezi has announced a new music company named Gehn Gehn Music. According to a statement sent to the press, Gehn Gehn Music is an all-around entertainment company aimed at changing the business of music in Nigeria.” Orezi, plans to use his company as a platform to create better opportunities for upcoming music talents in Nigeria. “This company is for me and every upcoming artiste out there, Gehn Gehn Music will be signing artistes in the nearest future,” he said. Orezi has been in the music industry for almost a decade, with hits such as ‘Rihanna’, ‘Shoki’, and more. He believes…
Wizkid performed alongside Davido during the London leg of the latter’s UK tour on Sunday night. The London concert took place at the 5000-capacity 02 Academy in Brixton. Before London, Davido had performed in Birmingham, Manchester, and Leicester. They jumped, sang and got the crowd riled up while performing monster hit ‘Manya’. Wizkid has signed a new artist named Terri to Starboy Entertainment. The singer made this announcement on Twitter, explaining that he met his new signee in December 2017, after the singer tagged him in a video on Instagram.
They’ve been engaged for four months. And love is clearly still very much in the air, as Cardi B, 25, took to Instagram on Saturday to show off a giant teddy bear given to her by her beau, Migos rapper Offset. The Bodak Yellow rapper captioned the post: ‘Thanks babe @offsetyrn but how imma get him to NY?’ In the post, the former stripper straddles the gigantic teddy bear while looking back at the camera. The reality TV star wears a blue knitted woolen skirt and top and towering white heels. There have been rumors the singer, whose real name…
Lil Wayne has been keeping busy lately, with projects including January’s Dedication 6: Reloaded, which featured Drake and Juelz Santana. Now Wayne is set to dip back into the fashion world, with an all-new capsule collection. Partnering with Neiman Marcus for the release, Young Money Clothing is the rapper’s first extensive foray into the world of fashion since he dropped Trukfit years ago. Encompassing a variety of graphic-heavy goods, the line includes long-sleeved T-shirts, caps and layering pieces, ranging from coaches jackets to hoodies. Neutral tones inform the majority of the range, except for the bold red coaches, with branding…
The court case filed against Burna Boy for alleged armed robber attack on Mr 2Kay has been adjourned. However, both parties to the suit weren’t available on the day of the sitting as it is reported that Burna boy is away in the UK promoting his new album, ‘Outside’ while Mr 2Kay is in South Africa where he performed at the live eviction show of the reality TV show, Big Brother Naija. It would be recalled that this who court drama started back in 2017 when Mr. 2Kay was robbed and beaten to a pulp in his hotel room at…
After the disqualification of Khloe and K-brule from the house last weekend, fans of the show have been chastising Khloe for insulting K-brule’s parents. K-Solo, also registered his great displeasure through his Twitter account, while emphasising on her failure to sell her service which she offers outside the house, while inside. He tweeted: “Khloe Omo Abiri am Just Shocked that This Attitude that Derenle talked about has Finally Taken U off a Platform where You should sell your Market. Sad But Life must Go on #BBNaija”. The pair were evicted on Saturday night, after engaging in provocative verbal exchange of…
Juliet Ibrahim believes Big Brother Naija contestant, Nina is acting porn on live television. “Wahala Nina go sleep with Teddy too,” she wrote in the comment section of a blog. Well, things took a different direction when a fan called her out for an unfair assumption over Nina’s behavior in the house. Juliet Ibrahim apparently had enough time in hand to spear as she gave the fan some schooling on why she thinks Nina has been acting porn on live T.V. “I’m judging because a fellow African woman decided to go on live TV in front of the world and…
Will Smith is thanking his fans for getting him to 10 million followers on Instagram. In 43 different languages! He shared a video which was a compilation of all his Instagram posts, and boy was it fulfilling to watch. Will noted that he had been hesitant to join the photo and video sharing app but was finally pressured into it. The good news is, so far, he has loved the experience.
Koffi and his wife, Ayoka Okin, have just welcomed a baby, their fourth child, to their family. The comedian shared the happy news via his Instagram page on Saturday, February 17. Koffi shared what seems like a poem but noted that he would not be sharing the sex of the baby anytime soon. According to Koffi’s post, the newest addition will be their last child and was born at about 10:01 am weighing, 7pounds 7 which is 3.5kg when converted. The baby was born at Oakbend Medical Center, Houston, Texas.