Paolo Maldini has said he would be an honour if Gianluigi Buffon beat his Serie A appearances record and would not be surprised if the 39-year-old played another season in order to be able to do so. He said “Joking aside, he’s not yet announced his retirement. If he didn’t beat my record then I’d be happy to keep hold of it, but if he does I would be honoured that it would be him overtaking me. “He’s the greatest goalkeeper of the past 30 years.” Buffon is set to return to training on Wednesday after missing Juve’s past six…
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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…
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…
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.
“Game of Thrones” started the acting careers of actors like Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington, but almost ruined that of Jason Momoa. The actor, who played Khal Drogo on the show for a season, told The Tonight Show host, Jimmy Fallon, that after his character was killed off in 2012, it was difficult for him to get an audition. This happened because a lot of people thought he couldn’t speak English Language – Khal Drogo spoke Dothraki on the show. “Not a lot of people thought I spoke English. It was very challenging. What do you do with Drogo? Like…
Yul Edochie has taken a bold step by calling on President Muhammadu Buhari not to run for re-election come 2019. “I hear you want to run for the second time in office I decided to do this video, please sir don’t bother. I don’t think Nigeria, Nigerians can endure four or more years of whats going on right now. Believe its really terrible, the hardship is too much,” Yul said. He went to praise Buhari as a good man but said he is worried at where the president missed it as his inaugural speech where he thought Mr President sounded…
Olamide has replied the growing wave of disapproval confronting his trending record ‘Science Student’. The rapper has been at the center of a controversy, with many Nigerians alleging that the record produced by Young John and Bbanks encouraged the abuse of drugs. The rapper has however clarified his position on the debate, expressly denouncing the use of drugs and substance abuse. “Since the release of #ScienceStudent, the support has been massive. As you are all sharing, dancing, singing along to this relatable music of mine, I want you all to take some time to reflect on the subject, say no…
The crisis battling the Kanus might just have gotten deeper as Kanu Nwankwo and his wife have unfollowed each other on Instagram. This new development might be as a result of the feud between Kanu’s younger brother, Ogbonna and his wife Amara. It would be recalled that Amara had blasted Ogbonna for allegedly taking the football tickets meant for her son. Ogbonna had posted the photos of a Leeds football game tickets which triggered Amara. She claimed he has continued to ruin her family affairs Amara who couldn’t hold anymore called out Ogbonna claiming that the tickets were meant for…
Mercy Aigbe has got people talking again. After the red dress drama, the hot actress is out with a hot new photo. Mercy Aigbe shared a pic on her Instagram page on Tuesday. The steamy photo sees her about to lock lips with Bolanle Ninolowo. We must wait till when the movie comes out to see more from this steamy scene. Now some people have raised a few eyebrows at the photo but Mercy Aigbe should be used to the scrutiny now. The drama that surrounded the red dress Mercy Aigbe wore for her pre-birthday photo shoot is still fresh…
Banky W has again shared where he stands about huge weddings despite having a carnival-like wedding few months back. Banky said that though he has found out that many people have dissed at him for his previous comments about disliking big weddings, he maintains that he’s still not a fan of huge weddings. The singer went further to explain how he and his wife had to succumb to the requests, desires and demands of their parents over the shape their wedding should take. He went ahead to say: “I have learnt to grow thick skin and almost always ignore the…
Peter Okoye’s daughter, Aliona turned 5 on Monday, January 22, 2018, and she sure did have fun with her friends. “Today is a very special day my daughter, and not just because it is your birthday, but because it is the day when i first saw my angel. I love you my sweet Princess Aliona Marie Amarachi Okoye. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETHEART,” Peter wrote. Just like Peter, Aliona’s mother, Lola also wrote some heart whelming note on her Instagram page to celebrate her daughter. “My dearest Aliona a.k.a Margaret Thatcher a.k.a Madam Kofo, our no nonsense boss lady! Happy 5th birthday.…
On-air personality Toolz Oniru-Demuren, who was motivated by by the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Paul Arkwright, recently visited the Bakassi IDP camp in Maiduguri, and she shared her experience on Instagram. She shared a video showing fun moments with the camp kids, who she described as “Spirited”. “Last year the British High Commissioner @PaulTArkwright challenged me to accompany his team on their next trip to visit an IDP camp. Today, I visited Maiduguri for the first time and met these spirited kids at the Bakassi I.D.P Camp. ❤❤ Thank you so much for the invitation!”, Toolz captioned the video.…
Samklef has taken his beef with Daddy Freeze to whole new level by using a homophobic slur to describe the OAP. Samklef accused the OAP of preaching hate and also called him the ‘f’ word. “Daddy freeze Aka daddy faggot said my career is dead. I laugh Noni. so is that what a yoyo who condemns other men of God is suppose to be teaching? Using fake account to comment and preach hate……brozay go wash ur brain, you be my boi noni,” he tweeted. The feud between these guys started on Sunday, January 14, 2018 when Daddy Freeze made a…
Empress Njamah has denied a report being circulated on social media, which quoted her as saying she feels disgusted when men in their 20s make advances at her. The controversial statement reads, “A lot of men in their twenties say they admire me and want to date me. I am sure most of them think I am really young. Sometimes, I find it annoying because if they know my actual age, they wouldn’t come close or show interest in me. “When people say I look like a lady in her twenties, I just smile. I am actually in my thirties……
Muhammadu Buhari has said he will do the best he can with a clear conscience while leading Nigerians as the president. ‘‘I assure you that whatever I try to do, I will do it with a clear conscience and I’ll do the best I can do for all Nigerians,” President Buhari said. He further said: “I am very pleased with your patriotism and consistency in supporting our administration. You are always going around explaining things even at the risk of abuse,” he said. ‘‘I want you to know that I have not forgotten the efforts and sacrifices you have made…
Alhaji Dahiru Umar has asked the media to stop portraying all Fulani people as criminals because of the activities of a few. He said the regular portrayal of killer herdsmen as ‘Fulani’ by a section of Nigerian media was tacitly suggesting that all Fulani people are criminals. “The frequent use of the term Fulani by the media to describe killer herdsmen is not only a stereotype but it defies responsible journalism. “Of course, there are bad eggs among Fulani. Look, a criminal is a criminal irrespective of his tribe, but this negative profiling of our people, even before thorough investigation,…
Mrs. Obiageli Ezekwesili has been detained at the Unity Fountain in Abuja. According to Ezekwesili, some other members of the BBOG were also arrested. “President Buhari instructed the IG of police to DETAIN ME AND OTHER MEMBERS of @BBOG_Nigeria here at the Unity Fountain. Police men and women have BUILT AN IMPREGNABLE WALL and LOCKED ME IN. I have asked them more than 30 times to LET ME OUT and they REFUSED. “President @MBuhari at your instruction, the IG of @PoliceNG CONTINUES TO DETAIN ME and HAVE ARRESTED SOME OF OUR MEMBERS”, Ezekwesili wrote in a series of tweets. Mrs.…
Chief Olu Falae has promised to oppose the establishment of cattle colonies for herdsmen in the southwest in the wake of an attack on his farm by suspected herdsmen on Sunday, January 21, 2018. He blasted President Muhammadu Buhari for failing to take initiative to control the menace of the herdsmen that has resulted in the death of over a hundred Nigerians over the past few weeks. He said, “To burn Palm trees, amounts to act of malice and hatred and I believe they have malice against me and they hate me, that is why they will burn my palm…