John Terry has come out to say that Jose Mourinho’s first great Chelsea team would beat the current Manchester City side running away with the Premier League title under Pep Guardiola. “I would say 2004-05 or 2005-06, those first two sides when Mourinho arrived at the club [would beat City],” Terry said during a recent appearance on TV. “We were never afraid to say: ‘They’ll have more possession than us,’ but we were set, comfortable. The full-backs [William Gallas and Paulo Ferreira] would always go up the pitch, and [Claude] Makelele would always sit, which was great for us centre-backs.…
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Jupp Heynckes has called Robert Lewandowski “one of the best three strikers in the world” as Bayern Munich prepare to face his former side Borussia Dortmund in the DFB Pokal for a seventh consecutive season. “He’s definitely one of the best strikers or centre forwards, whatever you want to call it in the world. There are not many around with his quality. I am reluctant to give you any other names — but for me he is one of the best three strikers in the world. “Unfortunately, in recent weeks he has continually had problems with his patella. He told…
Atletico Madrid have reported Barcelona to FIFA for making an illegal approach for Antoine Griezmann. Barca’s director of institutional relations, Guillermo Amor, said recently that it was “possible” president Josep Maria Bartomeu had held talks with Griezmann’s family. In line with FIFA’s rules, clubs that wish to sign a player must first communicate that desire to the player’s club before they can then begin to negotiate with the player if given the green light. The club and FIFA both confirmed the news, and a spokesperson for Atletico said on Tuesday: “Atletico Madrid have reported Barcelona for repeated contact with Griezmann…
Kylian Mbappe has said that Neymar would not stop sending him text messages to know how his summer move from Monaco to Paris Saint-Germain was coming along. “It is different with Neymar,” Mbappe said. “He immediately took me under his wing. In fact, he waited for me. “Before I arrived late in the transfer window, he would not stop sending me messages [to ask about the move]. ‘When are you getting here?’ I told him: ‘Wait, I am on my way.’ However, as it took a bit of time, I think he was thinking: ‘He lied, he is not coming.’…
Arsene Wenger has said Olivier Giroud could miss the next three weeks with a hamstring injury, which will likely put more pressure on Arsenal’s squad going into the congested holiday period. “It looks like that [21 days]. We have to wait, normally nowadays you do the scan 48 hours after the injury, so that will happen on Thursday. Then we have a precise idea of what kind of grade his hamstring is,” Wenger told a news conference. “When you listen to him, the pain is quite big. But the grade is not always linked with the intensity of the pain.”…
Antonio Conte described Andreas Christensen’s rapid rise “the best surprise” at Chelsea this season, believing that the Dane’s impressive stint has validated his policy of not giving “stupid presents” to young players. “His performance was amazing [when I picked him],” Conte said of Christensen. “Every time I decided to give him the opportunity to play, he played with an amazing performance. These performances convinced me that Christensen has to play with regularity. “Christensen is maybe the best surprise from the start of this season, despite his young age. I think that, for us, he’s been the best surprise: for me,…
Nick Canon is directing, writing, producing, and starring in “She Ball,” an indie film about women’s street basketball. Cannon will star alongside Chris Brown, Cedric the Entertainer, Evan Ross, and Rebecca De Mornay. “She Ball” follows the love of the game through the struggles of Avery Watts, played by Cannon, who enlists the baddest women’s streetball league in the city to help him save the embattled Inglewood Community Center, which he manages, all while trying to raise his seven-year-old daughter. Cannon is producing the film with Demetrius Spencer of One Media Worldwide and Ball Up, the entertainment studio behind the…
The count down to this year’s Kardashian Christmas card has been prolonged – and we’ve still got a week to go. Th latest update was surely worth the build up. The heart-warming image showed Kanye West throwing his four-year-old daughter in the air. North squeals with delight as her curls fly around her face in delightful disarray in the happy scene. Most importantly Kanye, 40, is the picture of happy fatherhood, with the often morose star for once grinning and clearly enjoying spending time with his oldest child. Kanye only made his full debut on the 2017 KardashianChristmas card on…
Jay Z’s forthcoming docuseries on the life and death of Trayvon Martin has sparked notice from the man who killed the unarmed 17-year-old in 2012. George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer who was acquitted of second-degree murder and manslaughter in Martin’s death, is now threatening the music mogul and Michael Gasparro, the project’s co-executive producer, according to reports. Zimmerman said the series’ production team made unannounced visits to his parents’ and uncle’s homes to get them on camera. He said the team “harassed” his family, but didn’t go into detail about how. A private investigator with the crew trespassed at…
Following events in a year 2017, that saw an end to her marriage to Olakunle Churchill, actress Tonto Dikeh is now set to premiere a reality television show, “King Tonto”. On new clips that have been released revealed Dikeh as she surrendered to a cosmetic surgery. The show which will be available on both the cable and online platforms, allows the actress open up about her obstacles which primarily focuses on the controversial separation from Churchill. Oladunni had maintained that his ex-wife was a problem in their short-lived marriage which bore the fruit of a child. He accused the actress…
Street senation – Small Doctor has had a remarkable outing in 2017 with his smash hit single – “Penalty”. He draws the year to a close with the visuals to his latest single – ‘This Year’.
Tekno has been the talk of the town recently for his work with Drake. The singer ends the year with a new single and visual. This one’s titled ‘Only you’. It is produced by Legendury Beatz, with a video shot by Unlimited L.A.
King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall has released an emotional video where in remembrance of his daughter, Wasilat Olaronke Marshall who passed away. “OLARONKE ASHABI MIIl: 17th July 1983 -12th December 2017, The 2 dates inHISTORY and shall never be forgotten ever in my life..The first, a date you came to this world and the later the day you departed. I give glory & thanks to God Almighty who gave you to me as a GIFT by you coming to this world for a purpose and through me, I have seen that severally while you were growing that I am PRIVILEGED to…
Mr Eazi has wasted no time as he releases the video to his new and trending song ‘Pour Me Water‘.Watch and enjoy the colorful video below. After being jilted in his smash hit ‘Leg over’, Mr Eazi Searches for some answers and redemption on ‘Pour me water’, the latest single from the Nigerian superstar off his upcoming EP, “Who Is Mr Eazi?”
SP Chike Oti has commented on the alleged arrest of R&B singer, Praiz by members of the force on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. He revealed that the songster was stopped by some police officers due to his excessive speed while driving on the Lekki-Epe Highway. The intention of the security personnel was mainly to conduct a search according to reports. Praiz’ show of resistance however gave room for them to invite him to Ajah Police Station. He was described to have brought out a recording device which he employed for the purpose of filming the officers while screaming at the…
Praiz has offered his own responses in the aftermath of his arrest by police officers of the Lagos State Command. He was apprehended on the Lekki-Epe Highway for overspeeding. He took to Instagram recently to express reservation concerning the state of governance in Nigeria. “”Anyone that truly knows me well knows i am an easy going , non problematic, happy and co -operative individual. Well, I’m not here to talk about myself. I am here to address issues that happens in our society everyday. We live in a society where the government has failed us whether we like it or…
Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has begged for sustainable peace to aid development in Delta state. “By the grace of God, we will be able to fund our budget in 2018. “Not many people realise that for many months back, about 65 per cent of oil and gas that would ordinarily have come from this state was not exploited because of the Forcados Trunkline that was shot down. “But, thank God that since June, 2017, the Trunkline has been operational and we are now benefiting from it. We have now moved to number two in terms of oil production in the…
The Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Service Employees (AUPCTRE) has begged Muhammadu Buhari to stop proposed sale of National Historical Assets to fund the 2018 budget. Mr Yusuf Zambuk made the appeal recently. “Our attention has been drawn to the decision of the Federal Government to sell some National Historical Assets to fund the 2018 budget presently before the National Assembly. If the information is true, it is a strange phenomenon. “When President Buhari came to power in 2015, his government made a statement that historical assets will not be sold for any reason to…
Muhammadu Buhari recently condoled with Audu Katagum over the death of his father, Alhaji Sule Katagum, Wazirin Katagum. In the letter, Buhari said he received with shock and sadness news of the death of Wazirin Katagum. The letter read: “I have known him and followed his illustrious career, which spanned the First and Second Republics.” “His leadership of the Federal Public Service Commission, which was the longest and most eventful, had been with great distinction and uncommon grace.’’ ‘‘There is no doubt that Nigeria, especially the North and Katagum Emirate, have lost a great and irreplaceable son. “May his soul…
Yemi Osinbajo has said the collaboration of the Federal and state government is key to achieving development plans of the country. He stated that the business of governing needs innovations to curb complex challenges, adding that the two tiers of government were in a better situation to resolve them through partnership. “But despite the important initiatives and decisions of NEC, we will achieve little if we do not have relevant state government agencies actively working with the federal government to implement them. “So, the role of the SGFs is clearly central to cascading the action points and conclusions to the…