Gabriel Batistuta has said that Lionel Messi surpassing his Argentina goal-scoring record pissed him off but he is at least “second to an extra-terrestrial.” On whether he was annoyed to lose his record, Batistuta told the Argentine TV station: “Honestly, not a little but a lot, yes. It was a title that I held. It’s not just any old thing. “You go around the world and you say, ‘I’m the top scorer for the Argentina national team.’ I liked that. “But the advantage I have is that I’m second to an extra-terrestrial.” “He’ll finish with double the goals that I’ve…
Author: David Folami
Karim Benzema has said his international career is on a long pause as long as Didier Deschamps remains France boss. He has since demanded answers from Deschamps that have not been forthcoming, and with the France coach having recently extended his contract to 2020 after clinching a place at next summer’s World Cup, Benzema, 29, is all but resigned to his international exile being extended. “It’s a vague story. There was that sex tape affair, it was also because of that. Personally, what goes beyond sport you have to put to one side, you need the best to win trophies,”…
Mousa Dembele has said he is ready to face Arsenal in Saturday’s north London derby at the Emirates Stadium. “I played 45 minutes in the last game [against Crystal Palace], so it is good. Of course, I want to be playing and adding my value, but right now I am very optimistic and feel good. “For us every game is important but we know there is some extra vibe the for this kind of game — it’s very important for us. “Also, like the fans, we have the same goal, we want to achieve something as a club and any…
Andrew Robertson said he had talked to Jurgen Klopp about his lack of game time and been told he remains part of the manager’s first-team plans. “Of course it’s difficult. I don’t make any secret of it, I hate not playing,” Scotland international Robertson said. “It’s been a very frustrating three months for me, but I spoke to the manager as I felt as if the settling-in period was over and thought I was ready to play. “I felt I did myself justice in the games I did play, so I had a good chat with him. He gave me…
Karim Benzema has said he began to lose respect for Jose Mourinho after a 2011 news conference in which his then coach compared him to a cat. He has expressed revealed his irritation over the remark. Mourinho told reporters: “If I can’t hunt with a dog, I will hunt with a cat. With a dog you hunt more and you hunt better. “But if you have not got a dog and you have got a cat, you hunt with a cat.” Benzema has now replied that it had been the result of what had been “a good relationship” to begin…
Julian Draxler has done away with speculation linking him with a move to Bayern Munich. “I am not thinking about leaving the club in winter or even in the summer,” he said. “I am right in the middle of the season with PSG and solely concentrating on our big targets. Now is not the relevant time to think about my immediate or near future.” However, Draxler added: “Of course the Bundesliga is always interesting.” The Germany international signed for PSG from Wolfsburg for €40 million in January and is under contract until 2021. Despite saying “there’s no doubt that Julian…
Gareth Southgate has cautioned he who cares to listen that Brazil will be a tougher test for England than Germany because of the individual quality of players like Neymar, who he claimed is the only player in the world who can justify a £200 million price tag. “There’s been a good response to what happened on Friday but we’ll be judged again on the performance [against Brazil],” Southgate said. “We’re in for a much sterner test against this Brazilian team. They’re well down the road in terms of knowing what their best team is, they have a very clear way…
Sadio Mane’s fitness will be assessed when he returns to Liverpool after being released from international duty early, manager Jurgen Klopp has said. Klopp has said: “Specifically on him returning to Melwood early to be with us; obviously it is a concern that the hamstring injury is again on the agenda and it will be critical for us to monitor and manage that in the coming days. “At this stage we haven’t seen Sadio yet to properly assess the extent, but what is clear is that we will have to stay on top of this for the rest of the…
Mats Hummels has again refused to tip his former coach Thomas Tuchel as a potential successor to Jupp Heynckes at Bayern Munich, and said he is “torn” over Julian Nagelsmann’s claims for the job. Bayern appointed the 72-year-old Heynckes as interim coach last month after Carlo Ancelotti’s sack in the aftermath of a 3-0 Champions League defeat away to Paris Saint-Germain. Hummels said he had “already spoken to the Bayern hierarchy a few weeks ago to discuss a successor to Ancelotti,” with CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge declining to rule former Borussia Dortmund boss Tuchel out of the running last month. Hummels,…
Rihanna is one of our most multi-hypenate superstars: She’s a singer, a fashion designer, a make-up mogul, and now, she might be able to add beauty blogger to the list. While the bad gal has previously supported the efforts of a toddler-reviewer (!) for her Fenty Beauty highlighter, she now appears in front of the camera herself to promote her “Stunna” lip paint, resulting in a DIY-style tutorial on Instagram. With her own Watch ‘N Learn playing on the background (we do love a good Rihanna-themed meta-reference), the star continued to show us how she applies the scarlet-colored liquid into…
Simi and Jaywon have been thrown in the wrong limelight by none other than Sir. Victor Uwaifo, who accused them of piracy based on a failure to seek permission from him before ‘remixing’ his timeless hit, ‘Joromi’. He insisted that the wise move would have involved both artistes crediting him since the track ‘originally belongs’ to him. “They didn’t contact me before doing a remix of Joromi; but I’m like a father to them so I can’t begin to drag them to court, so let them make a living out of it, but at the same time it’s piracy,” he…
Seyi Shay was performing her hit song “Yolo Yolo” on the AFRIMA stage and was looking really great in her dress and her choreographers when she attempted a spin and well it didn’t go as planned, she fell really hard. The embarrassing incident occurred on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at the Eko Convention Center of the Eko Hotel and Suites, in Lagos. Seyi Shay didn’t sweat on it though as she stood up and continued with her performance which ended quite well. This is not the first time an artist would be performing and it won’t go according to plan.…
Ycee has emerged as the Best African Hip Hop Artist at the 2017 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). The Nigerian rapper clinches the award for his single ‘Juice’ at the ceremony which held at the Eko Convention Center, Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos. Ycee battled competition from some of the continent’s best, including South Africans AKA, Emtee and Nasty C. Moroccan French Montana was also nominated. The singer signed to Tinny Entertainment enjoyed a great year. He released his debut project, “The First Wave” which produced the single ‘Juice’. At the event, Ycee also performed the record ‘Juice’.
An Social Media user has shared on social media an allegation that Yoruba actor Yomi Fabiyi harassed her sexually over a nine years ago. According to the woman Eniola Omoshalewa Eunice, who is now a Realtor, Fabiyi demanded for a sexual favour in exchange for a role in a movie. She wrote: “This stupid guy, I remember my encounter with him about 9 years ago wen I was so passionate about acting. I was happy wen I met him as he promised that he would feature me in a movie that very day. I was so excited, I quickly called…
It is an expected collaboration as afro-pop titans meet. Tekno and Wizkid collaborate on the host’s new single titled “Mama”. The Made Men Music Group performer delivers an inspiring mid-tempo tune with a weighty message, that is sure to make “Mama” a signature number and a global smash. Expected to be housed on Tekno’s debut LP; “Mama” follows-up Tekno’s string of serial afro-pop hits.
Simi has emerged as the Songwriter of The Year at the 2017 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). The Nigerian singer won the award for her single ‘Smile’ at the ceremony which held at the Eko Convention Center, Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos. The singer signed to X3M Music have had a fantastic year. The singer released her debut album, “Simisola” which produced top singles ‘Joromi’. Her song ‘Smile’, produced by Oscar Heman-Ackah, was released in January 2017. On it, the singer is asking her partner to take a chance on her as regards their love voyage because he’s the one…
Nicki Minaj’s brother, Jelani has been sentenced to jail for 25-years for raping his step-daughter. He was found guilty of predatory sexual assault against a child and endangering the welfare of a child. The verdict for Jelani Maraj came in on Thursday, November 9, 2017, in Long Island says he would face 25 years to life in prison. He’ll be sentenced on December 14, 2017. Nassau County D.A. Madeline Singas said … “We hope that today’s verdict will help the family in the healing process.” The story broke days ago, and as earlier speculated, Nicki Minaj never testified during the…
Kiss Daniel has left his record label G-Worldwide Entertainment, the singer recently revealed this week. The popular singer says he’s quitting the label to set up his own where he’ll continue to act as an artiste and now as a CEO. “All is set for the take-off of “FLY BOY I.N.C” which is my label. This implies that all activities regarding Kiss Daniel will be carried out under this new arrangement” says Kiss Daniel. “This is an important move for me and I sincerely want to thank the fans who have always been there for me and also the media…
Tiwa Savage as emerged as the Best Female Artist in West Africa at the 2017 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). Tiwa Savage later capped the amazing off night with a dazzling performance of her hit songs ‘Bad’ and ‘All over’, as she celebrated her win. It has been a massive year for Tiwa Savage. The singer released an EP, “Sugarcane,” which produced two top singles ‘All over’ and ‘Ma lo’ featuring Wizkid. She also performed at the Made In America music festival in Philadelphia.
Alhaji Haruna Saidu, has promised to ensure equity and fairness in running the affairs of the PDP in Kebbi State. He was declared winner after won the chairmanship election. He polled 448 votes to defeat Alhaji Musa Dan-Illellah, who secured 289 votes. Saidu urged those who lost the election to get the spirit of sportsmanship and support the new leadership to ensure victory for the party in future elections at the state and national levels. The new chairman applauded the electoral committee headed by Sen. Amange Barigha for the smooth conduct of the election.