Angel Di Maria has said that he would have no issues playing for Barcelona if the chance presents itself despite having already played for Real Madrid in the past. He was at the Santiago Bernabeu from 2010 to 2014 and won the 2013-14 Champions League in his final season. “My relationship with Real is over,” Di Maria said. “I completed my cycle there a long time ago. “Honestly, I would have no problem playing for Barca — the contrary, in fact. The only club that I will never sign for is Newell’s because I am a Central fan.” “I want…
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Eden Hazard has begged his Chelsea teammates to continue their winning ways so that they may secure passage to the Champions League again next season. “We need to be in the top four for the Champions League next season and it would be good if we can take the FA Cup,” Hazard told the club’s website. “We are also in the Champions League. It’s not easy to win the Champions League but we will go for everything.” “We are all together,” Hazard said. “We have to work and win games. When you play for Chelsea, you have to put this…
Jurgen Klopp is of the opinion that his Liverpool side could beat Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. “Probably the strongest team in Europe at the minute is Manchester City. We’ve played them twice and that’s highest level,” Klopp said. “PSG is a little bit different but I don’t look at them, I only know it already that if we meet them we could beat them. That’s how it is but it’s not important. We are here in Porto and that’s the only thing that matters. “Usually last 16 doesn’t sound too good in a lot of competitions but in…
Jurgen Klopp has said he and his players “dreamt” in the summer of reaching the knockout rounds of the Champions League as Liverpool prepare for their last-16 tie with Porto. “We need to be outstandingly strong tomorrow to get a result at Porto because they are very experienced, very physical, hard, good footballers, good plan. It’s quite a job to do and that’s all we are focussed on. “But we are in a very positive way and that’s all we are focussed on. We’re looking forward to it. We wanted to come here. “When was the draw? In December? Probably,…
Manchester United’s Ander Herrera is among 30 players who Spanish prosecutors want jailed and banned for their connections to match-fixing in La Liga seven years ago. Prosecutors are asking for a two-year prison sentence and a six-year ban for the case involving clubs Levante and Real Zaragoza at the end of the 2010-11 season. Former Mexico coach Javier Aguirre is facing the same sentence if found guilty in the case. Prosecutors said there is evidence that Zaragoza paid €965,000 to Levante’s players to lose a match to Zaragoza. The 2-1 victory by Zaragoza in the final round of the season…
Lilian Esoro and her estranged husband, Ubi Franklin have been spotted together at an event. Chima Anyaso who happens to be a friend to the estranged couple when he released a photo of the couple and their son, Jayden on his Instagram page on Monday, February 12, 2018. It is no longer news that Lilian Esoro and Ubi Franklin are no longer together but that singular gesture makes us believe that 2018 might just be the year of some reconciliatory moves for the couple. This will not be the first time that the couple will be spotted together at an…
Aliko Dangote was one of the guests who attented Omotola Jalade Ekeinde’s birthday ball. He walked into the event in his usual simple man and was greeted by other guests before he was ushered to his seat. Aliko Dangote sat beside the leader of the House of Representative, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila who also came to honour the actress. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde had her birthday ball on Sunday, February 11, 2018, at the Landmark Event Center which saw in attendance the creme de la creme of the society from business moguls to politicians and celebrities from every aspect of the entertainment industry.
Margot Robbie Dazles At The 33rd Santa Barbara International Film Festival She dazzles on the red carpet. And Margot Robbie impressed once again in the fashion stakes at the 33rd Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The 27-year-old stepped out in a glamorous pale pink Prada outfit on Thursday as she hit the red carpet alongside her I, Tonya co-star Alison Janney. The floral jacquard fabric top showcased her delicate shoulders while the bow around her waist accentuated and slender waist. The top was teamed with matching trousers and completed witha pair of silver strappy heels. Margot’s shoulder-length blonde locks were…
Skales unleashes ‘Senrere’ his first single of the year featuring D’Banj. This comes after the release of the “Never Say Never Guy” album in 2017 which had hit songs like ‘Booty Language’, ‘Temper’, ‘Gbefun One Time’, and ‘Agolo’. Produced by Chopstix, ‘Senrere’ is an up-tempo song, dominated by piano synth sounds and traditional acoustics. As the song begins, D’banj deploys his famous line, “If you’re still sitting down, you’re on a long thing”; a fitting way to start the song as Skales goes on to mix his vocal style with D’banj’s energetic delivery in order to get fans dancing. Skales…
Wizkid is working on new music with English rapper, Giggs. The singer has released pictures on Instagram, showing a studio session of him and the English rapper. Wizkid was last pictured at the Nike office in London, where he was part of the unveiling of the Super Eagles 2018 World Cup kit. Turns out he is also working on new music, and Giggs is his next collaborator. The single is produced by Mutay, of Legendury Beatz. A fan had inquired of his plans for 2018, as ‘what can we expect from the real Starboy this year?” To which Wizkid responded…
Chris Brown has tweeted that it is his dream to tour with Rihanna, only nine years after he was arrested for assaulting her in the front seat of his car. The 28-year-old singer tweeted on Friday (local time) that he would like to join the ‘Umbrella’ star for a world tour, which would also feature Beyoncé and Bruno Mars. “Just thinking…. A CRAZY WORLD TOUR would BEYONCE, RIHANNA, BRUNO MARS, CHRIS BROWN. “2 for 2″. And if y’all decide to do it without me… give me 10%” the tweet read. Just thinking…. A CRAZY WORLD TOUR would BEYONCE, RIHANNA, BRUNO…
Bangladesh has bangers on deck. After creating explosive tracks for Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Lil Wayne, and Rihanna, the Grammy-winning producer is turning the page on a new chapter in his career, collaborating with Migos, Gucci Mane, and Missy Elliott, while also nurturing up-and-coming talent. Recently, Bangladesh spoke with Rap-Up about a variety of topics, including why he hasn’t worked with Nicki and Weezy since crafting smashes like “Did It On’em” and “A Milli” for the Cash Money stars. “I would like to work with Nicki. I would like to work with Lil Wayne,” said the 39-year-old hitmaker. “I would like…
Charles Novia says Femi Ogedengbe is a brave man and we believe. The director said this in an Instagram post he shared on Saturday, February 10, addressing his former colleague’s choice to leave Nigeria and his movie acting dreams, to create a future for his children. “Sometimes when I teach young actors some techniques in acting or when I direct some actors on how I want them to build up anger and explode, my favorite example I use is from the 1982 movie ‘FIRST BLOOD’ starring Sylvester Stallone. In the final confrontation scene, after a stand off with the local…
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde turns 40. The screen diva is celebrating in a five-day programme tagged #Omotola4point0. Omotola is also the cover star of Saturday issue of Guardian Woman. She also had something to say, “It’s been brilliant and I thank God so far. He has given me a wonderful vision and he has kept me strong. My story as Omotola is God’s doing really. I didn’t have to make any long-term plan because I believe that he is in charge of what I do. Whatever he tells me to do I pray about it, I ask my husband and my family…
Few hours after a Ghanaian prophet predicted Shatta Wale’s death, the singer has come for the man of God in a new video he just shared online. Shatta Wale is not joking around with this prophecy, and has since released a video in which he blasts Prophet Affran. Cosmos Walker Affran, who allegedly predicted Ebony Reigns death has reportedly foreseen Shatta Wale’s death. The prophet, shared his initial post which predicted nationwide mourning and tears, reminding his Facebook followers in reference to Reigns death in a fatal accident around 11 pm on Thursday, February 8, on her way from Sunyani.…
President Muhammadu Buhari might have disappointed Fulani herdsmen over the creation of cattle colonies across the country after saying he lacks the power to do such. “When Nigeria became four regions, we had cattle routes in each of the regions. “When Nigeria created states, each of the states made laws to regulate rearing of animals. In 1978, under Chief Olusegun Obasanjo as head of state, the Land Use Act was made. “Under the Land Use Act, the President of Nigeria has power to control lands in Abuja only.” He noted that his constitutional powers does not cover creation of cattle…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in a statement issued on Sunday, February 11, 2018, said that President Buhari has lost popularity in his hometown, Katsina and Nigeria. According to PDP, the All Progressives Congress (APC) used military force to intimidate voters and steal votes. Kola Ologbondiyan said “The fact that it still held a legitimate 22,690 votes against the 30,719 fraudulently allocated to the APC, despite the use of force and other brazen infractions by the APC, shows that PDP is the natural winner of the election. “It further strengthens our resolve that our party, the PDP, still commands a…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said an aggressive grassroot voter mobilization campaign holds the key to its trouncing of the governing APC at the ballot in 2019, according to party Chairman Prince Uche Secondus. “The weakest point in the history of the PDP is that we lost in the 2015 elections, but we should take advantage of the monumental failure of the APC,” Secondus said at a gathering of PDP faithful in Asaba, Delta State on Sunday, February 4, 2018. “They (APC) came with a government of vengeance; we must emphasize that our people must have voters’ cards because…
Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has asked Rivers politicians and political office holders to always place the state first in all their dealings. The governor said: “The State should be the first to be considered at all times. The interest of the state is paramount. “When we come together, all we should preach is how Rivers State should be the number one state in the country.” He said: “Without peace and reconciliation, victory will not be easy. There should be only one APC in Rivers State. What is happening is wrong. Let us have unity and let us work together “. Senator…
One of the sons of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Olujonwo has described as “ridiculous” the claim by his mother, Ms. Taiwo Martins that he was missing and that the police should look for him. In the statement titled: “I am neither missing nor lost”, the former president’s son declared that on his own volition, decided to keep away from his mother for now.” “At my age of over 34 years, it is ridiculous to the extreme that my mother would ask the Police to look for me. I am well, alive and kicking and the Police need not look for…