Diego Simeone has hailed his team’s new competition for places in attack, after Tuesday evening’s 3-0 Copa del Rey win over third-tier Lleida sealed a 7-0 passage to the quarterfinals. “I am happy that in six years since I arrived at Atletico to have achieved such competition for places,” Simeone said. “I am proud that we have top players like Gameiro, Costa, Correa, Griezmann and Torres. “I hope I can manage it as best as possible, to do that we have to keep winning. The more we win, the more games we play, the more chances.” “I have no doubt…
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Antonio Conte has confirmed that he wanted to get Virgil van Dijk to Chelsea before Liverpool agreed to make the Dutchman the world’s most expensive defender in a £75 million deal with Southampton. “This is football, this is life,” Conte said when asked about Chelsea missing out on Van Dijk. “For sure it was our target [to sign him], but as you know very well, football is this. You can have a lot of targets but then you must be able to reach them. The transfer market is not simple for any club.” Conte grew increasingly frustrated last summer with…
Harry Kane has said Manchester City’s procession to the Premier League title is not down to money, the Tottenham talisman added that Spurs will be stronger next season in their new stadium. “I don’t think so,” he said. “This year, City have deserved it. They’ve been the best team. But they spent similarly last year and it was us up there fighting with Chelsea [for the league title]. I don’t think it’s down to the money but it helps from a squad point of view.” And Kane believes Spurs’ move from White Hart Lane to Wembley, while their new stadium…
Arsene Wenger has said Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi will be fined for staying at a party until early Saturday morning ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup loss at Nottingham Forest, and called the 21-year-old’s behaviour “unacceptable.” “That is true. He will be fined,” Wenger said about the report. “It is impossible to go out 48 hours before a game. It’s unacceptable.” “First of all you have to be cautious with the news coming out. When you read what is reported it is like he has taken drugs,” Wenger said. “He is not involved in that at all, he has been out…
Antonio Conte has said he has no regrets about blasting Jose Mourinho and does not believe their public war of words is damaging the reputations of Chelsea or Manchester United. Asked if he would take back any of the things he has said about Mourinho, Conte replied: “Do I have the look of a person who regrets? I don’t think so. We both said these things and we’ll see what happens in the future.” “I think it is not important for the LMA to understand, it is not important,” he insisted. “He said serious words, using serious words. I won’t…
Word to the wise: Don’t come for Drake, lest you want to be savagely clapped back to, like this Instagram troll who recently criticized the rapper’s teeth. On Thursday, the 31-year-old rapper posted an Instagram of him and a few friends hugging at a party. The picture was pure and candid with Drake showing off a wide, toothy smile as he embraced two friends. Of course, that didn’t stop the trolls from coming out to play. One user, who considered Drake’s teeth less white than the average person, decided to shame him for it and suggest that Drake didn’t invest…
Despite recent reports, 9ice want us to know that he is not expecting another child. At least, not right now. His 20 kids agenda is still very much in place but no one is currently pregnant with his child. Reports broke recently that the singer is expecting his fifth child with a lady identified as Olori Oluwayemisi, the veteran singer shared photos of himself and said lady, shutting down rumours that she is carrying his baby. 9ice who referred to himself as an upcoming singer pointed out that he still has plans to have 20 kids and that as soon…
2face Idibia does not regret his past cancellation of the #VoteNotFight protest expected to hold in the year 2017. He acknowledged that a lot of people were disappointed due to the quashed event which had already gained national attention revealed in a recent interview said that the stoppage was for good reasons though he did not state them in the report. “The protest, I had to cancel it, for very genuine reasons. Many people were disappointed and I understand why but at the same time, I don’t know if they were in my shoes at that point in time, what…
‘Gone forever’ is the official soundtrack for the movie “Wives on Strike: The Revolution.” Performed by Chidinma Written by Omoni Oboli Produced by James Adeyinka Adebunmi.
Margot Robbie has posed for her sexiest pictures to date for a sizzling new magazine soon. Margot, 27 looking seriously hot in the racy Wonderland magazine shoot. The blonde star was seen in a number of raunchy outfits and states of undress as she posed for the images. This included part her legs and flashing her knickers while her dress was pulled up to her waist. Another pic again saw Margot flash her underboob as she went completely braless under a tight yellow top. A third saw the Harley Quinn star sprawled out on the floor as again she ditched…
Kim and Khloé Kardashian are known to fight here and there — but on Sunday’s episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, they took it to a whole new level. The argument first sparked during a discussion between Khloé, Kim and Kourtney. Khloé, 33, brought up the “craziest” videos that she had seen of a drunken girls’ night in which one of their friends was allegedly caught pleasuring herself on camera. Kim, 37, insisted that it hadn’t happened — even though she wasn’t actually present for the alleged act, and had already gone to sleep. “Weren’t you asleep that night?…
A mere 24 hours after a fabricated story leaked about how Rihanna’s boyfriend Hassan Jameel is “not a fan” of Chris Brown, the same untrustworthy site has made up another tale about how the rapper, in turn, feels the Saudi businessman “isn’t good enough for her.” Much like the first manufactured article, We have learned the outlet has again concocted another phony report, with bogus details about how Brown supposedly feels about the rumors Rihanna’s engaged to Jameel. We’re told no one “close” to Brown shared anything like that with the blog, which has been exposed on several occasions for…
Cobhams Asuquo has recorded a very thoughtful song that captures the topmost desire in the heart of all aspiring musicians thus inspiring every talent who aspires to make a difference with their gift. He said: “Over the years I have watched many musicians come from nothing to become the stars that they are today. Last year in particular, saw many people become successful practically overnight; and not just once but many times over. “In the same vein, I also have the honor of meeting some of the most gifted individuals in my experience who have nothing but their talent, a…
Tunji Balogun also known as Teebillz recently attempted a suicide which opened up issues relating to his marriage with Tiwa Savage. The label owner explained that a consumption of alcohol played a negative role in his depressed condition at the time. “Depression is a state of mind. I can only speak from my own experience. You start losing interest in a lot of things like your normal daily activities and approach to things you do changes. It will be difficult for you to sleep and concentrate. Depression has different stages depending on how deep it is. “A lot of people…
Mercy Johnson has debunked the speculation going around that there is a crisis in her marriage. “Okay ooo…there is God ooo..in this new year? Hmmmm wish me better na.thats not happening is it your delete?#imustaskpermissiontopostnewpictures#icarryb****tforunaooo#,” she captioned the photo. This latest development is coming on heels of the story that there might be trouble in paradise after Mercy Johnson deleted all her husband’s photos from her Instagram page. Mercy Johnson has one of the most lovely celebrity marriages in the country at the moment because of the public display of love and affection between her and her husband on social…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has distanced itself from the controversial appointment of eight dead Nigerians as board members of federal agencies by President Muhammadu Buhari. John Odigie-Oyegun has said the ruling party was not part of the final compilation of the said list. “The list has caused enough controversy, it is pretty obvious that that the party was not involved in the final completion of the list,” Oyegun said. “We demanded that that every state send nominees names to the committee set up for that but between then and now a lot has happened. “People have changed parties, people…
Chris Ngige has said that President Buhari’s administration has created 8 million jobs since it came into power in 2015. According to Ngige, “There are no white collar jobs any longer. If you are waiting for one, you will wait for a long time. “People are now finding employment in the blue collar jobs, and it is even more profitable. How many of you are aware that the day pay for carpenters and other artisans have increased? “In Abuja they collect as high as N10,000. If they get jobs even if it is five times a month, do you know…
Anthony Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to “quietly retire” from politics. Okojie described President Buhari’s reelection campaign as an insult on Nigerians. Okojie accused Buhari of failing to fulfil his 2015 campaign promises to Nigerians. “What has he (Buhari) done in the years he had been in the saddle?” the Cleric asked. “He has performed woefully; that’s the verdict of Nigerians. Let the president respect himself and retire quietly. Coming out to talk of 2019 is insulting not only to those who voted him to power but to all Nigerians. “There are so many problems confronting the…
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has asked for harmony among the diverse ethnic groups in the state to put an end to the endless attacks by herdsmen on communities. The governor said that he would give first attention to safeguarding the lives and the property of his people. He called on the people to put aside their political and ethnic differences and work toward addressing the security challenges before them He vowed to ensure that the incessant attacks by herdsmen became things of the past. Ortom, who expressed regret that a significant number of lives had been destroyed by Fulani…
Tukur Buratai has urged Northern youths, particularly those in the North East, to shun terrorism and other violent acts and channel their energies to productive ventures. Buratai vowed that the Nigerian army would continue to provide opportunities for the youth to express themselves and showcase their God-given talents. “To this end, I call on the youth of northern Borno and indeed the youth of the North East to shun and reject terrorism. “The youth, who are the future leaders, should continue to cooperate with the authorities, army and indeed other security agencies by promptly reporting suspicious persons within their midst…