Former Arsenal and Barcelona player Henry has laughed off Zidane’s dismissal talk as ridiculous given Zidane’s accomplishments with the club since taking over from Rafa Benitez two years ago. “To even talk about Zizou getting the sack is comical to me with what he has done. “Can he not have a little pause on the run that he had with his team? It goes with the job, because when you don’t perform they ask questions, but come on, he has done a tremendous job.” But Henry defended his countryman’s tactics, pushing some of the blame back on the team for…
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Mohamed Salah is focusing on winning titles with the Anfield club after hitting the Premier League hard so far. In a recent interview, Salah said: “I want to win titles here, I came here to win titles — to win something for the club, for us, for the fans. “I love to win something here. We are working hard to win something. I am sure we are going to win something this year.” Salah, who joined in the summer from Roma, has formed a potent attacking partnership with Philippe Coutinho, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane at Liverpool.
A potential return to Borussia Dortmund for Manchester United’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not on the cards, according to BVB chief Hans-Joachim Watzke. Mkhitaryan is struggling to save his Manchester United career after being dropped by manager Jose Mourinho following a row between the two men during a video analysis session at the club’s Carrington training ground last month. “I know the economic details of his transfer to Man United like nobody else,” Watzke said. “Only if your imagination runs wild, a return is conceivable.” Inter Milan are keen to sign Mkhitaryan and could offer Portugal midfielder Joao Mario in an…
Jose Mourinho accused his players of being “childish” after Manchester United conceded a stoppage-time equaliser to draw with 10-man Leicester. Mourinho was particularly sad at his team missing what he called “joke” chances to kill the game. Mourinho said: “We did everything to win but we lost big chances in front of the goal and not just big chances, also possession moments. I would say childish lost possession. “In the end, no maturity because Smalling was in trouble, he comes out of the game, they put Maguire as an extra man but the players on the pitch cannot react and…
Conte has said that he has to make some difficult decisions when his players make mistakes, also telling the club website that he is glad he didn’t begin his managerial career by taking on a top job too soon. “As a player, I was very lucky to have so many good managers in my career,” he said. “I remember the first two at Lecce: Eugenio Fascetti and Carlo Mazzone. They were very important for me and my growth. “They used the carrot and the stick with me. I brought this type of management with me to use with my players.…
Jurgen Klopp has said Liverpool have to cope with the pressure of performing week-in, week-out to earn a place in next season’s Champions League. “How can we play football like this, pass like this, attitude, run like this, and then we get this [result]?” he told reporters. “It feels not fair, but it is fair because we made the mistakes. “We are a team, so if one makes a mistake and the other one cannot help, we are responsible. I am responsible, how I said always, and I feel it. But the performance was good and we need to perform…
Goodluck Jonathan has begged Nigerians to remain united despite the sufferings currently going on in the country. His message read, “Christmas, the time when Christendom has chosen to celebrate our Lord Jesus Christ, is a time of unity and family. We celebrate the union of the divine with humans in Jesus and the fact that God has made room for us to be part of His family. “That being the case, let us exhibit those virtues and unite as one family under God to do good to each other and our nation. “I know of the sufferings our citizens are…
Angelina Jolie is not keeping her six kids away from their dad, Brad Pitt, on Christmas. Reports claimed that Jolie didn’t allow her kids to spend Christmas with their father this year. “Angie’s in the driver’s seat when it comes to getting the children for the holidays and she’s taking advantage of that,” a source allegedly said. However, it’s possible that Pitt has something planned for him and his kids, but not on Christmas Day. The “Maleficent” star will be the one spending Christmas with her six children. Meanwhile, reports also swirled that Pitt and Jolie are talking about their…
Tiffany Haddish is having the time of her life! The funny lady took to Instagram on Friday to post photos from her fun-filled Thursday night attending Jay-Z’s 4:44 Tour concert in Los Angeles. While at the star-studded concert at the Forum in Inglewood, the Girls Trip star had some fun with Hova’s lady love, Beyoncé, who was supporting her main man. Along with the cute snap of the piece ladies, Tiff wrote, “@beyonce was telling me that my wig was slipping…. But for real she told me to have fun and I DID! #SHEREADY #thelastblackunicorn #beyonce.” Is this a best-friendship…
Bez has confirmed his plans to release his third studio album in July 2018. His past efforts “Super Sun” (2011) and “Gbagyi Child” (2016), currently still have the attention of fans who will be looking to see him perform some of their favourite tracks at the “Bez Live Concert”, which will see the likes of Aramide, Johnny Drille, Maka and Ric Hasanni share the stage with him on Sunday, December 24, 2017, at the Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos. “I always try to be the Super Sun in everything I do. My next album obviously will be way better…
Nothing makes a loss worse than sprinkling in some disrespect. The Dallas Cowboys knew what was at stake when they took the field in Week 16 to host the Seattle Seahawks. It’s the same thing they’ve been trying to avoid for weeks now, considering one more loss would push them out of the playoff picture in the NFC. While the defense did more than their part, and with Ezekiel Elliott carrying the offense whenever given the chance — which began sporadic over the course of the game — the Cowboys fell 21-12 in large part to the poor play of…
This year has been a bittersweet one for Davido. Apart from releasing monstrous hits and bagging international awards, he also lost three of his close friends. He was even accused, allegedly, of knowing about the death of one of them. He had a thing or two to say about this. “Everybody knows what had happened to me this year, especially with the death of my friends. But I just had to overcome it and prevail. It is an amazing feeling when you are able to prevail. “I am happy and I thank God for the great things He has done…
Olu Jacobs and popular film producer Tunde Kilani have described the late broadcaster, Tunde Oloyede as a quintessential artiste that was well respected in the entertainment industry during his life time. Olu Jacobs said,“ It is very sad that Tunde Oloyede is dead . He was a great artiste, well respected during his life. “He was a man who enjoyed helping others; very caring and a good family man. May his soul rest in perfect peace.” Also, veteran filmmaker Tunde Kelani described the late Oloyede as a gem, a professional to the core. “He was a brother, friend and professional…
Guess what? Wizkid has reconciled with Davido onstage. The star singers have been at loggeheads all through 2017, with the beef between both stars dividing fans of both singers. At some stage, Wizkid clowned Davido, indirectly calling him a frog. But that is no more. Wizkid and Davido have squashed their beef. On Sunday, December 24, 2017, the singer held his homecoming concert tagged ‘Wizkid: The Concert’. The singer brought Davido on stage, where they both performed to OBO’s hit single ‘FIA’, and shared a hug, effectively ending the beef.
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has recovered her missing Iphone. The actress shared the good news on her Instagram yesterday. “Found and Returned! Let me pray for you and raise your faith as we are about to Enter a New year. *Anything you don’t give willingly will Never be taken away from you! *If it leaves you , you will receive it back better, bigger and with more value * You will not be wasteful and complacent with the little the Good lord has given you * Men and Great Favour Will Rise anytime you call. * God’s favor will encompass you, envelope…
Actress Ruth Kadiri has announced this morning on her Instagram page that she’s now engaged! “Merry Christmas world. @ 12:15am December 25 2017 I said yes to the man who totally completes me. My daddyyyy, my friend, my brother, my pastor, my perv my gossip partner. And my husband to be. God bless you and keep you safe for me.” Talk about a perfect Christmas present! It was rumoured in July 2017 that the actress cum producer was pregnant with her first child and there was no news of a baby daddy then.
“The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai” has reportedly hit the N100 million mark in just a week after its premiere in cinemas. The movie producer Mo’ Abudu revealed this on her Twitter account recently. “We are riding high! All glory to God. Because when God says YES!! Nobody can say No!! We have now hit N100m in 5 days!! “This is another industry record being broken! Incredible. Thank you so much Nigeria, thank you so much Africa! With God all things are truly possible.”
The Presidency has warned against dragging the name of President Muhammadu Buhari into the removal of the Chairman of Kano chapter of the APC, Alhaji Umar Doguwa, from office. Malam Garba Shehu, gave the warning recently. “President Buhari would not risk his integrity to support one side against the other in the affairs the APC or any other political party anywhere in the country. “Anybody who knows the president’s principles would not believe any allegation linking Buhari to interference in the election or removal of party leaders across the country. Shehu said that it was ironical that the president would…
The Peoples democratic party (PDP) in its message issued on Sunday to Nigerians on the occasion of Christmas has called this year’s Yuletide as the worst to be celebrated in the nation’s history. Kola Ologbondiyan shared what he felt the current state of the country is during the festive period. He said “Indeed, this is the worst Yuletide ever. There is no way one can sugarcoat the fact that the anguish Nigerians face today is because of the incompetence of the APC Government, which has also amply demonstrated that it does not care about the welfare and happiness of the…
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has congratulated Christians in the State at Christmas. He urged Nigerians to pray for a more speedy and sustainable economic recovery for their country during the yuletide and beyond. According to the Governor, “the task of a nation’s growth and development is an arduous and daunting one that requires divine guidance”. He warned Christians to imbibe the lessons of Christmas by dedicating their lives to the services of humanity and the nation, and strive for religious harmony at all times by sharing love and comfort.