Diego Simeone has been handed a three-match touchline ban following his side’s defeat in the Copa del Rey this week. The Spanish federation (RFEF) announced the suspension on Friday, three days after Atletico fell to Seville 5-2 on aggregate. Simeone was sent to the stands by referee Martinez Munuera during the second leg, resulting in a one-game suspension, and the RFEF added an additional two games after the coach sarcastically clapped towards the official. The punishment will only come into effect in future editions of the Copa del Rey, allowing Simeone to be on the sideline as Atletico face Las…
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Michael Zorc has said Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will remain at the club if Arsenal do not meet their transfer demands. Speaking ahead of BVB’s home match against Freiburg on Saturday, Zorc told Sky: “Either our demands are met and there will be a transfer, or they aren’t met and Auba will play in Dortmund until summer. “This is how we discussed it with his family [the player’s father is his agent] and how it is agreed upon. “We have a clear position. We’re ready, with certain conditions, to make a transfer happen, but only when all conditions are completely met. “So…
Alexis Sanchez’ defensive “fight” can make him stand out at Manchester United, says teammate Ander Herrera. “What I really like from him is the way he fights when the team loses the ball,” Herrera told MUTV. “He’s always ready to be the first defender for the team, and that’s big for us. “Obviously we know his quality on the ball, he’s amazing, but his fight, the way he defends, he’s the first player to defend — I really like it.” Michael Carrick captained United on his first showing since September, stabilising the midfield for Jose Mourinho’s side. And the former…
Bayern Munich legend Bastian Schweinsteiger will return to the club for a testimonial match against his current club Chicago Fire in the summer. Bayern announced that former Germany captain Schweinsteiger “will officially say farewell to Bayern and the club’s fans” on Aug. 28 and play one half for each team. CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge told the club’s official website: “Bastian Schweinsteiger had an extraordinary career and left his mark on a highly successful era for Bayern. “In addition he was an important member of the Bayern family with his strong personality, and will always remain so. “There was absolutely no doubt…
Paris Saint-Germain chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi has laughed at recent reports that Neymar is unhappy in Paris and laughed off suggestions that he could be sold this summer. “Look how happy he is on the pitch,” Al-Khelaifi said. “He is very content. I have spoken with him and with his family. He is pleased to be in Paris.” Asked if the rumours could be a result of Spanish media trying to destabilise PSG ahead of their Champions League clash next month, Al-Khelaifi said: “Perhaps. Why not? We are not thinking about it, though, we are only thinking about our…
Zinedine Zidane has hailed an “important result” and performance after his team’s much-needed 4-1 La Liga win at Valencia on Saturday afternoon, touching on the “personality” the team had shown after recent shambolic displays. “I am very happy as it is an important result, not just the result, but we played very well,” Zidane said. “We had a lot of possession in the first half and when I see my players play like that I am happy. “This is a difficult stadium, a team which has done fantastic in this league, were ahead of us in the table. I am…
Ciara is the singer behind some of the hottest songs out there. And Ciara slayed in a low-cut black mini dress that put her ample cleavage on display as she attended the Warner Music Pre-Grammy Party in New York City on Thursday. The Body Party hit-maker, 32, looked incredible as she put her jaw-dropping physique on full display at the star-studded bash. Happily flaunting her gorgeous diamond engagement ring given to her by husband Russell Wilson, there was no missing Ciara as she sent temperatures soaring at the bash. The songstress wore her raven black tresses down in a sleek…
Kylie Jenner was spotted walking around a construction site with mum Kris and best friend Jordyn on Wednesday. But Kylie Jenner, 20, wasn’t using the rubble-filled site as a good place to stretch her legs – instead she was reportedly overseeing her new property being built in the Hidden Hills of Los Angeles, a gated community where she already owns a home. According to reports, the expectant mum is set to house her first child in a decadent mansion, with building permits suggesting the value of the job to be over $2.37m (£1.91m). Kylie previously owned a $1.7m (£1.20m) decadent…
Kanye West and his wife Kim Kardashian West welcomed their third child – daughter Chicago – just 12 days ago via surrogate. But Kanye West jetted off to Berlin this week, cutting a lonely figure as he dined by himself at the riverside restaurant Grill Royal on Saturday. That same day, the 40-year-old designer/rapper browsed the ‘new arrivals’ at The Store inside Soho House Berlin. The 21-time Grammy winner could be seen sporting a grey knit beanie while gazing at a tan purse and red shorts while strolling through the boutique. Kanye dropped his Yeezy Season 6 collection last month…
Jay-Z is on top of the music world this weekend as the leading Grammy nominee. So it was fitting that he held his annual Roc Nation brunch on the top of the World Trade Center. With stunning views of New York City as the backdrop, the superstar hosted a lavish five-hour soirée of food, booze and music with stars including Diddy, Susan Sarandon, Iggy Azaela, DJ Khaled, Remy Ma and more. Nick Jonas played pool with his friends with no sticks, knocking the balls across the table. Jaden Smith took time away from guests and found some solitude practicing his…
A woman claims in High Court proceedings that her business was destroyed by a false email and rumours circulated by singer Rihanna about the woman’s partner. Dana Kavanagh (43), of Woodbank Drive, Valley Park, Finglas, Dublin, is suing the Barbados-born singer whose under the name Robyn Fenty, aka Rihanna, with an address in New York, USA. The case was before the court this week for mention when it was adjourned to next month on consent between the parties to allow Ms Kavanagh provide an affidavit. Ms Kavanagh is suing for damages and loss of earnings arising out of what she…
Kim Kardashian recently stripped down and kicks it back old school in her latest video. In a clip posted on her Snapchat and Instagram Stories feeds on Friday, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star sports beaded braids, what appear to be a pair of white, lacy V-string panties, paired with a matching plunging long-sleeve top, and kneels on a bed while holding the receiver of a corded phone and taking a mirror selfie video as French Montana’s 2013 track “Pop That” plays in the background. Kim’s sister Khloe Kardashian dated the rapper for several months in 2014. The day…
I Go Dye has said President Muhammadu Buhari is too old to run for 2019 so he should allow the youths to take over the affairs of the country. “A clarion call to all tradition leaders,Ex-presidents,diplomatic communities elder statesmen,professional bodies,entertainers and Nigerian youths to lay their voices to end political recycling, because a future bequeathed to Nigerian youths today, will be the best legacy. Sir,with profound respect to your personality do I write this letter, Sir,with profound respect to your pe rsonality do I write you this letter, “Please allow me the privilege to politely take you through some of…
Dele Momodu has revisited the Davido beef. He recently said that his clash with the popular singer was bigger than his battle with the ex-military Head of State, the late General Sani Abacha. He shared, “The Davido issue was my biggest battle ever. It was bigger than fighting Abacha because of the blistering popularity of David; he is an extremely popular guy and it was very unfortunate because a baby was involved; very beautiful girl, Imade. When it happened, I tried to avoid a collision with the family because I am very close to the family especially because of Ademola…
Adekunle Gold has shared his two cents on those who have been shaming Dorcas Shola-Fapson since revealed her alleged attempted rape by a Taxify driver. The music star who said he was surprised at the way people were blasting Shola-Fapson over the sad incident stating that comments like this cause people not to speak out when they are in trouble. Adekunle Gold made this known via his Twitter page. “When someone narrates their ordeal these days, they get bashed and judged and you wonder why people don’t speak up when they are in trouble? I am reading comments on a…
Davido is confident has come a long way since he released his first album, “Omo Baba Olowo.” In a new chat, the singer disclosed that he is so big that he has the personal numbers of 13 presidents from all over the world. “When I released the song back then, I did not know that it was going to be that big. Then I went back to school and the love that I was shown was overwhelming, let alone the way girls began to treat me. “That one song with the video made my father realise that I had the…
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has pledged to make the state be the Holland of Nigeria in terms of dairy milk production and other livestock products for other states to patronise. “In Holland, everyone knows that Holland produce more than a quarter of dairy milk and meats for Europe and America. “Kogi will be the Holland of Nigeria where every other state in Nigeria will come and buy milk and other dairy products. “They will also buy meat, hides and skin, bones, horns and even cow faeces for manure, which will translate into cash for our people. “We are looking…
Muhammadu Buhari has promised that the income accrued by Nigeria on rising oil prices will be spent on infrastructural development. He said hat the extra funds outside the provision of year 2018 budget “will be deployed to infrastructure projects like roads, rail, and power, for the good of our people, and for the development of the country.” President Buhari also thanked Eni for its upcoming investments in the oil industry, which included rehabilitation of Port Harcourt refinery, and the building of a new one. He said: “In my first coming, all our refineries were working. Port Harcourt used to refine…
Mr Mudashiru Obasa has commiserated with the Tinubu family and the Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode-led government over the demise Mr Deji Tinubu. The reputable journalist sportman and died during a novelty football match in Epe on the sideline of a retreat for Lagos cabinet members, permanent secretaries, directors of ministries. Mr Mudashiru expressed shock at the sudden death of Mr Deji Tinubu, who was Special Adviser to Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode on Commerce and Industry. In his condolence message to the Tinubu family and Ambode-led government, Obasa prayed to God to give the deceased a peaceful rest. He equally prayed God to…
Mr Setonji David has said that APC-led Federal Government was still doing far better than the PDP did in the country. “I want to assure that in 2019, APC will still be in power at the national level. We don’t rule out the fact that there are issues just like past governments. “APC is still far better than PDP in spite of all the challenges. PDP cannot come back. It is not in the interest of this country for such party to come back. “Allowing PDP to come back to power is like inviting the mechanic who spoilt a car…