Arsene Wenger has challenged Alex Iwobi to net 10 goals and provide 10 assists this season after the forward scored his first of the season in Sunday’s 2-0 home win over Brighton. “He is the kind of player who has good availability, helps you a lot to get out of pressure and creates spaces. But what you want from him is final balls and goals as well.” It was Arsenal’s fourth straight clean sheet in the league, and they have six wins and one draw in all competitions since being thrashed 4-0 at Liverpool. And Wenger said the mood had…
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Zinedine Zidane has praised “street player” Isco after the little magician’s double strike in Sunday evening’s 2-0 La Liga win over Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabeu. “It is just the confidence that Isco has now,” Zidane said. “He knows he is an important player with Real Madrid. He plays as you play in the street, and I like that. He does not get worried if things don’t come off. “Hopefully he stays on this path, lately he is really enjoying himself on the pitch, with his teammates. I am happy that we see an Isco getting better all the time.”…
An emotional Gerard Pique described Barcelona’s 3-0 win over Las Palmas as the “worst experience” of his footballl career after the decision was sanctioned to play the game behind closed doors due to the political climate in Catalonia. “It was a really difficult game to play,” Pique, in tears, told reporters after the game. “It was my worst experience as a professional. “We all gave our opinions [in the dressing room], there were pros and cons for playing, but in the end, we decided to play. I understand that there are supporters who do not understand that decision.” “If anyone…
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has told Raheem Sterling to showcase his quality to England and Gareth Southgate. Sterling was hauled off at half-time in England’s 4-0 win at Malta last month, but has scored five times in all competitions this season as City have made their way to the top of the Premier League alongside Manchester United. “Raheem is a young guy. He has to know that job is not easy. He cannot expect it’s always going to go well. “I want to see him when it’s going bad with the national team how he will react. He mustn’t…
Bayern Munich interim coach Willy Sagnol said the Bavarians are no longer Germany’s strongest team after wasting another a two-goal lead at Hertha Berlin on Sunday. Borussia Dortmund still lead the league by five points, while Bayern, who are without keeper Manuel Neuer until January, have already conceded seven goals. “We’ve got a squad with a lot of quality, with a lot of experience,” he said, and referred to his starting formation which included the Bayern veterans Ribery, Arjen Robben and Jerome Boateng as well as World Cup winner Mats Hummels — all of them returning after starting the PSG…
Franck Ribery was taken off of Bayern Munich’s 2-2 draw against Hertha Berlin with a leg injury club sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic says “doesn’t look good.” The pacy winger was examined by Bayern medical staff after leaving the game in obvious pain just after 60 minutes. Salihamidzic said he and the club are hoping for the best, despite discouraging early signs. “There’s the injury to Franck Ribery — Franck is in real pain,” he said. “We hope it isn’t too bad but it doesn’t look good. “The doctor is investigating him. He could not examine him at first, because he…
Jurgen Klopp has said he will not “avoid” Liverpool’s weakness in front of goal after his team drew 1-1 with Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon. Liverpool were held at St James’ Park after Philippe Coutinho’s amazing opener in the 30th minute was cancelled out by Joselu’s goal for the hosts six minutes later. Klopp’s side had 17 shots — two on target — and 68 percent of possession in the match, but could not make their opponent sweat one again. “I know enough in the business to know it’s not to avoid,” Klopp said about Liverpool’s attacking woes. “It’s not…
SZA, who is currently touring her critically acclaimed Ctrl album, surprised fans in Los Angeles recently by bringing out none other than her fellow Top Dawg Entertainment labelmate Kendrick Lamar for a special live rendition of their collaborative track, “Doves in the Wind. Together, they both brought the roof down, with the audience happily singing along and drowning out both performers with bursts of applause. Naturally, countless lucky members in attendance also took to social media to share videos of the memorable moment online, further rubbing it in for the folks at home. The Crtl tour, which is being supported…
Cardi B’s recent days has been filled with loads of congratulations after her hit single “Bodak Yellow” dethroned Taylor Swift from the No. 1 spot on the Hot 100. Yesterday, Cardi posted a video of a massive Fenty Beauty haul on her Instagram story. “Look what I got!” she yelled off camera as she showed off the lavish, killer gift from Rihanna. She added, “I know you make-up artists is jealous.” After her single pushed “Look What You Made Me Do” to No. 3, Cardi B received a gorgeous arrangement of flowers from Swift as well. Cardi was more than…
Chris Attoh was recently a guest on a radio program where he was being asked a couple of questions concerning what he thinks of marriage. The actor said ” man is comfortable alone but if he finds a woman that means he has found a good thing, that’s an addition, you are an addition to that destiny” “When you love someone it is important to be able to forgive, respect and submit and these are things that are expected as a woman”. “As a woman you need to trust the captain of the ship, it is important if you want…
This past weekend was an underwhelming one for Drake and his OVO family. After announcing the death of his longtime friend, Anthony “Fif” Soares — who was shot and killed outside of his Toronto apartment complex two weeks ago — Drake attended his funeral at Ogden Funeral Home chapel in Scarborough, Ontario on Saturday (Sept. 23). Drake chose not to utter a word at the funeral, but was one of the pallbearers. In the video obtained by the outlet, a sense of gloom pervaded the area, as the “6 God” assisted in laying his friend to rest. After his untimely…
Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne have been hip-hop pals for some time now. Most recently heard together on Nicki’s hit “No Frauds,” the two rappers have partnered again on tracks like “Only,” “Knockout” and “High School.” In fact, she sees herself has a learner of sorts who has gained a lot from Wayne over the years. In an Instagram post from March, she wrote the following: “I am da ninja. Weezy is my sensei. So I call him Splinter. Faster than a sprinter. Gimme my chopsticks I’ll have these rap btchs 4 dinner. ~ ? I’ll never forget saying this…
On Demi Lovato’s sixth album, Tell Me You Love Me, out now, the singer embraces her R&B influences like never before. “I’m really proud of that,” she says, speaking of jams like lead single “Sorry Not Sorry,” which has been bouncing around the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 in recent weeks, and the set’s title track. “[Those songs] helped me find the direction that I wanted to accomplish.” “I was definitely into the Spice Girls. They had just come out with their movie, Spice World, and I was obsessed. I was singing their songs in the mirror and…
Quantasia Sharpton was seen listening to the song Bad Girl by Usher while walking in New York City on Tuesday. It’s an odd choice of song for the 21-year-old single mother, who was wearing a T-shirt that read I Wanna Be Your Lover. Sharpton has accused the hit maker of cheating on his wife Grace Miguel with her in 2015. She also said she is pissed that she could have contracted herpes from the star and has hired attorney Lisa Bloom to represent her in her lawsuit. These photos surface on the same day Usher’s other accuser, Laura Helm, said…
Throughout her career, Azealia Banks’ music journey has been hindered by disputes with other artists. After engaging in a heated rant with Cardi B on social media earlier this week, Banks turned the page on Thursday night (Sept. 28), when she apologized to Nicki Minaj on Instagram. Banks called out to Minaj via direct message and praised the “No Frauds” MC for her artistry and intellect. “I really do enjoy your artistry and think you’re so intelligent and clever,” said Banks. “You have a really brilliant art mind and often times remind me a lot of myself.” To Banks’ utmost…
Beyonce is here again — using her celebrity to help those that need it. The singer teamed up with Colombian reggaeton artist J. Balvin and Mauritian-French DJ Willy William to release a remix of the popular Latin hit “Mi Gente,” profits of which will go toward natural disaster relief efforts. Beyonce announced the featuring on Instagram Thursday night, including a clip of the song in her post. Alongside the song, she wrote, “I am donating my proceeds from this song to hurricane relief charities for Puerto Rico, Mexico and the other affected Caribbean islands.” She included a link to a…
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has said some entertainment stars are more famous than President Mohammadu Buhari. “I travel frequently and more people know of Fela, Omotola and Genevieve than they do President Buhari or the fact that Nigeria has oil.” He tweeted. Bruce said this via his twitter handle on Wednesday. The late Fela Anikulapo Kuti, also professionally known as Fela, was a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, musician, composer, who began the Afrobeat music genre. Genevieve Nnaji is a Nigerian actress and singer who won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2005, making her the first…
Femi Fani-Kayode has rendered his support for Governor Ayo Fayose in his quest to become President of Nigeria come 2019. Fani-Kayode described Fayose as an excellent choice for Nigeria’s number one position. The former minister noted that Fayose has “shown strength in the face of a viciously wicked opposition.” He noted that Fayose would “regain power from an undeserving Muhammadu Buhari-led APC federal government.”
Senator representing Gombe south senatorial district, Joshua Lidani, has urged Nigerians to go back to God to end the country’s problems. Lidani said that Nigeria is spiritually challenged and needs God’s mercy. He said, “A lot of progress has been recorded in spite of the challenges. Nigeria is spiritually challenged. “With all these crimes, where is the spirituality in us? We should come back to God, so God can have mercy on us.” Ike Ekweremadu beeged the lawmakers during the session to focus on the values of justice in the country as it celebrates its 57th independence anniversary on Sunday,…
Bukola Saraki has shown his concern with the widespread abuse of drug by youths in the northern region of the country. He promised that to solve the problem, he’ll ensure that the National Assembly reviews all of the country’s relevant laws on abuse. He urged Nigerians to notice the impact that the drug abuse problem has on the country’s wellbeing so as to be able to discuss how to end it forever. “I am particularly worried about the drug menace in the Northern part of the country. It is time that we recognize this problem and address it in a…