Antonio Conte appeared to criticise Chelsea’s transfer policy by claiming that he is a “disaster” at convincing the clubs he works for to buy the players he wants. On Friday he said: “I think I’m a bit of a disaster to convince the club to buy the players. “In this aspect I can improve a lot. I have to learn a lot from the other coaches, the other managers, in that aspect. I have to speak more with the managers who are very, very good to persuade their clubs to spend money and buy top players.” Conte’s coaching skills were…
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Kevin De Bruyne should be in contention for the Ballon d’Or if he brings success to Manchester City, manager Pep Guardiola has said. Guardiola, asked whether he was a serious contender for the award, said: “No doubt. “He is not one game. It’s the whole season, every three days, playing that way every three games. “He knows, and everyone knows, to be there you have to win titles and titles and titles. The way he played, it’s difficult to find [a better] one in Europe.” He is among the frontrunners to be named Premier League player of the season after…
Marcelo believes Brazil teammate Neymar will one day ball for Real Madrid. Real left-back Marcelo, speaking ahead of the two clubs’ Champions League round-of-16 clash on Wednesday, told Esporte Interativo he believes Neymar will make the Bernabeu his home one day. “Would Neymar fit at Real Madrid? He would fit, for sure,” Marcelo told the outlet. “It would be great if he came to Real Madrid. “In my opinion, the great players have to play at this club. And I think Neymar will play for Real Madrid one day.”
West Bromwich Albion boss Alan Pardew has admitted he feels sorry for Antonio Conte and believes the Chelsea manager is still missing Diego Costa. “He’s been a big miss because he’s a big character on the pitch and he can change the destiny of games, not so much with his ability sometimes — but with his character,” Pardew said. “When you’ve got one of those at the top of the pitch they’re very difficult to replace.” Albion go to Stamford Bridge on Monday with Conte under increasing pressure during Chelsea’s faltering Premier League title defence.
The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described President Buhari’s regime as a monumental disaster. Secondus also said that Nigerians are suffering from the President’s style of government, which he described as ‘nuclear nepotism’. The PDP chairman said “I have come with members of the NWC of our party to thank you for the mandate you gave us at the successful National Convention last year and to charge you to redouble your efforts for the eventual humiliation of the APC in 2019. “The National Assembly is the centre of national politics, Nigeria is sitting on a keg of…
Uche Secondus has said only the party is capable of saving the country from exploding, in a sub he aimed at President Muhammadu Buhari. He was quoted as saying, “People are being killed on daily basis, nuclear nepotism is in vogue, you have to come from Daura to be appointed into a federal position. “Nigeria is sitting on a keg of gun powder waiting to explode, only the PDP can save it. “This is the time for all to stand up to save this country and all eyes are on PDP to lead the way, I am ready and determined…
Today is Darey Art Alade’s birthday and his wife, Deola sends him a very heartfelt message to mark his special day. “My married life is like a beautiful symphony orchestra, conducted by this man who I lovingly call my HUSBAND. Happy birthday to my pillar of support, anchor in life, biggest fan, loyal supporter, emotional healer, eye candy and most important of all – my loving husband. Luv u long time babe #Darey #BirthdayBoy #Dareartalade #YoungLove #WeShouldActMovies #CaptionThis,” she wrote. In a recent interview, Darey Art Alade spoke about the reasons a lot of celebrity marriages don’t last long. “I…
A cozy video of TBoss and Ubi Franklin has got people talking on social media. The clip shows the artiste manager with his right arm around the ex-BBA housemate’s waist, while she fed him a cupcake. Although TBoss a little too excited for Franklin’s comfort he seemed to go along with the little show of affection. There have been speculations of possible reconciliation moves between Ubi Franklin and his estranged wife, Lilian Esoro. The Nollywood actress who shares a son, Jayden, with Franklin, sent the artiste manager a birthday wish earlier this week, fueling rumours of reconciliation for them.
Funke Akindele-Bello has got some prayer points she wants God to answer which includes ending any relationship with any unfriendly friend. “The Lord will continue to bless you,Grant you long life and good health. You will forever be on top and never beneath. You will always wine,dine and transact with kings and queens. Ayo e o ni dibaje. “Every unfriendly friend surrounding you will be unseated in Jesus name. God bless all Funke Akindele Bello’ s FANS for their love, prayers and support. Love you all. NOTE: always love and celebrate yourself no one will do it better than you,”…
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with the People’s Republic of China on its Chinese Lunar New Year. Buhari said: “As you commence festivities marking the Chinese Year of Dog on Feb. 16, 2018, we congratulate and wish the Chinese people a prosperous and peaceful New Year. “I understand that the Chinese believe dogs are associated with affinity and prosperity.” “The successful convening of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) opens a new chapter for China’s New Era as a global leader in innovation, security, poverty alleviation, infrastructure and development financing.” The president also commended the…
Just when fans were still congratulating Kylie over the birth of her baby, Stormi, former boyfriend, Tyga wants a paternity test over the baby. “Tyga wants a DNA test because he really thinks that there is a chance this baby could be his,” a source close to the rapper said. Recall Tyga was in a relationship with Kylie Jenner about a year ago before the couple went their separate ways. After the relationship between Kylie and Tyga ended, Kylie started off a relationship with the musician, Travis Scott. Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott welcomed a child about a week ago…
Eden Hazard left wide open the possibility of playing for Real Madrid someday and said it was “incredible” when he first heard their coach, Zinedine Zidane, praise his game. “I remember 10 years ago when [Zidane] spoke about me for the first time. It was incredible,” Hazard said. “He was my hero when I was a boy. I watched thousands of his videos and now he is the manager of one of the best clubs in the world, so yes, it is great. “But I do not want to stop. I want to keep working, putting in the effort on…
Claude Puel is not plaeased with Manchester City over the Riyad Mahrez saga. “There’s no revenge about Manchester City, or the club,” said the Frenchman. “We are professionals without feelings like that. I think it is important to keep it clear and always have a good focus about our play. “All the bad feelings about revenge or other things, there’s none. “My squad has a fantastic attitude, they have strength together. It is a good quality, the spirit of the team. “We can play against Manchester City with a fantastic spirit and collective play and make a difference and I…
Philippe Coutinho has said he will still be a part of any success Barcelona have in the Champions League despite being cup-tied following his transfer from Liverpool. “We all want to play in the biggest competitions but despite [being cup-tied] I didn’t think twice about the opportunity [to sign for Barca],” the Brazil international told 8TV. “Even though I can’t play in the Champions League, if we win it, of course, it will still feel like mine. I will be part of it, for sure, training with [the team] and cheering them on. “I am with a group of players…
Gerard Pique missed training on Saturday but has been included in the Barcelona squad for Sunday’s league game against Getafe and should be fit to face Chelsea in the Champions League. The Barcelona coach told a news conference: “We will have to see if Pique is able to start the game or not. “I would like all my players to be able to train the day before a game, so if he hasn’t trained then there’s obviously a reason for that. “It’s true that he still has a problem. The other day we decided to risk him [against Valencia] because…
Antoine Griezmann has come out to say his team needed to keep battling to catch Barcelona after his goal earned Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win at struggling Malaga on Saturday. Asked recently whether he would watch Barca’s game against Getafe on Sunday, Griezmann said: “No — I will be with my daughter. “We have a game on Thursday [in the Europa League], so we want to rest well and prepare for that.” Griezmann said it had been “important” for Atleti to make sure of maximum points against struggling opponents. He added: “We knew it would be difficult, but these are…
Arsene Wenger is not giving up on his team’s top four hopes after Saturday’s North London derby loss to Tottenham Hotspur. “The game should have been finished at half-time for me. We missed opportunities on the counterattacks that are not missable at our level with the final ball,” he said. “In the second half we should have lost the game in the early part of the second half by more than one goal. “We were destabilised by the goal they scored and they had two or three good opportunities where they could have scored. “And in the final part of…
Steve McManaman believes Mohamed Salah can clinch the goal scoring feats of club greats Robbie Fowler and Michael Owen over the long term. “He looks like he will score goals for a long time,” said the 45-year-old, speaking at a Liverpool Legends training session ahead of a meeting with their Bayern Munich counterparts at Anfield next month. “You looked at Harry Kane three years ago and you thought ‘wow, he’s scored 25 this year’ and you always expected him to go on the following year and score another 25 because he is one of those centre-forwards. “It was like when…
AC Milan spent a blazing hot £150 million last summer, but that won’t stop them splashing the cash again when the transfer window reopens in July. And high on their list is providing some competition for midfielders Lucas Biglia and Riccardo Montolivo. The Rossoneri have identified Manchester United’s Ander Herrera as the man to do just that. Jose Mourinho has no desire to sell the 28-year-old, but the manager’s reluctance to drop either Paul Pogba or Nemanja Matic has seen Herrera’s minutes dwindle. A desire for more first-team minutes could see Herrera push through a move to the San Siro…
Arsene Wenger is not giving up on his team’s top four hopes after Saturday’s North London derby loss to Tottenham Hotspur. “The game should have been finished at half-time for me. We missed opportunities on the counterattacks that are not missable at our level with the final ball,” he said. “In the second half we should have lost the game in the early part of the second half by more than one goal. “We were destabilised by the goal they scored and they had two or three good opportunities where they could have scored. “And in the final part of…