Romelu Lukaku says he has already began a “special” relationship with new Manchester United teammate Marcus Rashford. Lukaku scored a double on his Premier League debut in a 4-0 win against West Ham following a £75 million move from Everton this summer, and the Belgium international insists they already have their minds in the right place. “With me and Marcus, there’s something special. Hopefully we can produce even more than we did today. “We clicked from the first day that I arrived, and I knew that he would help me settle in at the club. “I knew Jesse [Lingard] from…
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Ernesto Valverde refused to be underwhelmed about his team after his first official game as Barcelona manager ended in a 3-1 defeat against Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup first leg on Sunday. Lionel Messi, as usual had drawn Barca level after Gerard Pique’s own goal opened the scoring at Camp Nou, but late efforts from Cristiano Ronaldo, who was also sent off, and Marco Asensio handed Madrid the advantage ahead of Wednesday’s second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu. “I don’t feel we were as far away as the scoreline indicates,” he said in his postgame news conference. “[Madrid]…
Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits he was shocked when Chelsea agreed to sell Nemanja Matic to Manchester United this summer — but is happy they did. Matic helped his new club to a 4-0 win over West Ham on the opening weekend of the Premier League season, a day after champions Chelsea were beaten 3-2 by Burnley at Stamford Bridge. “Actually I am [surprised],” Mkhitaryan said. “But at the same time I am very happy that we have got him. “It was not only Matic. I want to mention as well the other two new signings, [Victor] Lindelof and Lukaku. They are…
Philippe Coutinho has been removed from Liverpool’s squad for the first leg of their Champions League playoff tie against Hoffenheim on Tuesday. Coutinho, who has handed in a transfer request amid interest from Barcelona, missed Saturday’s Premier League opener against Watford due to a back injury. ”I can’t keep players happy. That’s how life is. It’s not about this at the moment. Phil is not available for us and that for me is the bigger issue. All the rest is just between me and all the boys, not just Phil.” Liverpool squad: Alexander-Arnold, Moreno, Lovren, Milner, Wijnaldum, Henderson, Can, Mane,…
Nigeria captain John Mikel Obi returned to the pitch on Monday after a four-month injury lay-off, starting for Tianjin TEDA in the Chinese Super League. The 30-year-old played the full duration of the match, but his presence was not enough as Tianjin suffered a 2-0 loss at home to Hebei CFFC. The Super Eagles captain joined the club from English Premier League champions Chelsea in January, but was forced to undergo hip surgery in late April. In his absence, his new club went all the way down to the penultimate spot on the standings, with one win in 19 games.…
Neymar wasted no time in making his presence felt on the field for Paris Saint-Germain, scoring on his debut in a 3-0 win at Guingamp and declaring he felt “more alive than ever”. The 25-year-old, looking cool in PSG’s all yellow change kit, played a part in the own goal scored by Jordan Ikoko that gave the away side the lead early in the second half. He then set up the second goal for Edinson Cavani with a superb pass in behind the Guingamp defence before completing a comfortable victory with his team’s third goal eight minutes from the end…
Mauricio Pochettino has insisted Tottenham Hotspur’s 2-0 victory at Newcastle United in their Premier League opener has not ended his desire to finally strengthen his squad before the transfer deadline. Pochettino remains sure Tottenham lack the depth and quality to compete in four competitions this season after failing to make a single signing up till now while their rivals all spent big money on new recruits. “It was important to start with three points, but it wasn’t a great game and wasn’t our best performance. The most important thing for me was starting the season in the right way,” he…
Chelsea striker Diego Costa has come out to speak against both the club and manager Antonio Conte, accusing them of treating him like a “criminal”. Costa, 28, has been told that he has no future at the club and having been frozen out of the first-team squad, the Brazil-born Spain international has gone home to Brazil. “I am waiting for Chelsea to set me free. I didn’t want to leave. I was happy. When the manager does not want you, you have to go,” Costa said in an interview published in Monday’s Daily Mail. “In January, things happened with the…
Chris Brown’s daughter Royalty is the latest entrepreneur in the fashion industry. Royalty just began her own unisex clothing brand for kids, with the help of her mum Nia Guzman. According to reports, the collection is for kids customers, and is focused at creating clothing “for the fun and energetic kid with an outgoing personality.” One year ago, her mother got a trademark for her name, including the rights to use her name on products. Fashion isn’t a new business line for the family. Royalty seems to have taken after her father Chris Brown, who also has his own clothing…
Cristiano Ronaldo was deservedly gifted a five-match ban by the Spanish football federation (RFEF) on Monday for pushing the referee after being red-carded in Real Madrid’s 3-1 Spanish Super Cup, first leg win over Barcelona. The Best Player in the World received an automatic one-match ban for his dismissal on Sunday and an extra four games for his excessive reaction towards referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea. Ronaldo was also fined 3,805 euros ($4,500) and has less than two weeks to appeal the ban. “Ronaldo’s sending-off annoys me because even if it is not a penalty, the card is harsh,” said…
Still picking themeselves up from losing Neymar in a painful manner to Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona began their season badly in need of reasons for optimism, but instead got a view of the growing difference they face to catch rivals Real Madrid. Madrid emerged 3-1 victors from the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday, but more significantly showed who is boss ahead of the new campaign as their success under Zinedine Zidane shows no sign of slowing down after a Champions League and La Liga double last season. Unless a stunning Barca comeback takes place in Wednesday’s second…
Mr Eazi is coming for all the fake people in his and Wizkid’s life if his recent tweets are anything to go by. Mr Eazi then went on to warn his followers to be careful of those who tell them to be careful about others. Wizkid has ensured he gained acceptance in the in the US ever since his ‘One dance’ collaboration with Drake. His stardom among foreign fans has almost become amazing and he has his refined musical style to thank for that.
The Nigeria Police Force has put two of its officers who escorted pop star Davido, for reckless shooting in Lagos behind bars. Davido and his crew shared a video on Snapchat of their Police escorts shooting while their cars were moving on the streets of Lagos. “On August 1, 2017, PCRRU was notified about a video in circulation on social media in which some men alleged to be policemen were seen shooting in the air on the street in a moving vehicle,” Shogunle said. He explained that ”the two policemen were attached to the 20 Police Mobile Force Squadron, and…
The actors and actresses of the upcoming and anticipated comedy movie “My Wife and I” came out to premiere the movie in Lagos, Nigeria. The Premiere which held on Sunday, August 13, 2017, at IMAX Filmhouse cinema was attended by Ramsey Nouah, Omoni Oboli, Gideon Okeke, Linda Ejiofor, Beverly Naya, Ngozi Nwosu, Timini Egbuson among others. “My Wife and I” reunites Oboli and Nouah as a couple, years after their superb performances in Kunle Afolayan’s 2009 movie, “Figurine.” A family comedy that focuses on a couple, Toyosi and Ebere, struggling to keep their marriage intact, “My Wife & I” also…
Today is the birthday of Mavin star, Di’Ja. Di’Ja, real name, Hadiza Blell, is a singer, visual artiste, and fashion designer. On February 14, 2014, she was signed to Mavin Records. After featuring in the Mavin hits ‘Dorobucci’, ‘Looku, Looku’, and ‘Adaobi’ she released her solo single ‘Awww’ on December 14, 2014.
Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo has blasted Dana airline online over what he calls their ‘gross nonchalance and general misconduct’. The Nollywood starboy went to Instagram on August 13, 2017, to rant, disclosing why he’s pissed with the airline. ”I’m usually not the type to rant, but today I am beyond upset, this gross Nonchalance & general misconduct by service providers in Nigeria has gone on for too long it needs to STOP, you can’t keep treating paying costumers with reckless disregard, & expect them to remain silent forever. Rampant delays & Sporadic cancellation of scheduled flights without concern for the…
Today is also the birthday of popular TV presenter Andre Blaze Henshaw. The respected media personality turns 33 years old. Andre Blaze grew both in Calabar, Cross Rivers State & Port Harcourt City, Rivers State. He was a popular TV presenter with Nigezie. In 2012, he became the host of popular show Nigeria Got Talent show. He is also Kate Henshaw’s relative, Andre Blaze is the moderator of Afrinolly’s Short Film and Documentary Competition across the African continent.
On-Air-Personality Toke Makinwa, has gone to social media to remember her late father. Makinwa whose sister got married recently revealed her father died the year he was making huge plans. Meanwhile, the radio presenter seems prepared to offer her broken heart another chance to love but she is still taking things slow as we speak. Take heart Toke.
Nigerian singer and ex-girlfriend of Flavour, Beverly Oh, has revealed her past relationship and how it came to a abrupt end. ”I’ve had my share of ups and down. In the past, it’s been sweet, it’s been bitter. Love is full of different emotions. I gat a new boo,” On her current relationship with Flavour, ”No, we don’t talk at all. It’s not bad blood but we don’t talk.” On how she moved on after her breakup with the music star, ”I focused on something else that I love and that was my music career. I put all my love,…
Hit songstress Taylor Swift was having a filled day on Monday after winning a sexual assault lawsuit against a former radio DJ she accused of grbbing her butt without her permission. A jury in Denver federal court gathered and discussed for four hours before allowing her complaint. Taylor was given the nominal $1 in damages she had asked for, ending an emotional day for the “Bad Blood” singer, who had broken down in tears during the closing arguments. The 27-year-old singer issued a statement thanking the court and acknowledging her legal team for “fighting for me and anyone who feels…