Hazard has been in average form for Chelsea since returning from his broken ankle last month. The Belgian scored twice in the dramatic 3-3 Champions League draw with Roma on Wednesday. Redknapp has been impressed with how Hazard has linked-up with summer-signing Chelsea’s Alvaro Morata. “That’s what you are looking for, for those two to interact together because when this guy plays he is phenomenal,” the former Liverpool midfielder said. “I think the best, technical player in the Premier League that can win a game. He can take a game away from you.” Redknapp was then asked by Sky presenter…
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Ronald Koeman committed a “big, big mistake” by not replacing Romelu Lukaku, according to Peter Reid. Reid told Sky Sports News: “I think it was about a year ago Evertonians and the club knew that Lukaku was going. Now, if I’m the manager my priority is to get a striker in. I don’t care who’s doing the buying, who’s doing the selling, if Lukaku goes the first one in is a striker. “Everton didn’t do it. I think [Jordan] Pickford the goalkeeper has been brilliant. Apart from that I think the others have had a bit of a struggle but…
The Sweden international was at fault for both Huddersfield goals on Saturday as United experienced a shock first defeat of the season Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof is losing the trust of Jose Mourinho, according to former United midfielder Owen Hargreaves. The Sweden international was called upon during United’s Premier League fixture against Huddersfield on Saturday due to Phil Jones being forced off with an injury. And former United man Hargreaves, who picked up a Premier League title and a Champions League trophy during his four seasons at Old Trafford, believes Lindelof’s difficult start to life in Manchester has seen…
Juergen Klopp should accept whatever blame he receives from Liverpool FC’s current defensive frailties and stop shifting blames, former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has said. Harry Kane netted a brace while Son Heung-min and Dele Alli also got on the scoresheet to hand Liverpool their second league loss after September’s 4-0 hammering by Manchester City. Defender Lovren was responsible for Tottenham’s second goal when he failed to cut out Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris’s long throw-in which allowed Kane to find Son. Liverpool manager Klopp responded by replacing Lovren with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on 31 minutes. “What he’s done now is…
It has widely talked about that for all of Jose Mourinho’s successes in the Premier League, he may miss out on the title this season as a result of a huge mistake he made years ago: allowing Kevin De Bruyne to leave Chelsea. The Belgian has established himself as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League since he signed with City from Wolfsburg, and this season, is increasingly staking a claim to be addressed as the best player in the league. Mourinho blocked his exit from Chelsea in 2013 when De Bruyne was subject to interest from Jurgen…
Manchester United fans were left begging for the return of Paul Pogba after Jose Mourinho’s team lost their first Premier League game of the season at the weekend – and now the midfielder has taken to Instagram to tell them ‘see you soon’. The 24-year-old posted a video launching his new PP collection for Adidas – but his caption fuelled hopes he could be back on the pitch in the near future. Pogba , who has been out for the last 35 days with a hamstring injury, is currently training in Miami, Florida, as he steps up his rehabilitation and…
Manchester United was bubbling last week Tuesday as they trained in the Portuguese sun under the watchful eye of Jose Mourinho. The likes of Ander Herrera and Axel Tuanzebe were all smiles as the players locked hands during a game at the Estadio da Luz. Mourinho would have been pleased to see Marcos Rojo, who made his name in Portugal before moving to United, take part in the group session following knee ligament damage. The versatile defender has been out of action since April 2017 but is now just two weeks away from returning to Mourinho’s starting line-up. Mourinho said:…
Dr. OgbonnayMuhammadu Buhari has said disinformation and fake news remains the biggest obstacles to the 2019 general elections. His words: “This is the most difficult time for anyone to find himself or herself in your position. Why? Because in addition to working with a tight budget, you face the double tragedy of disinformation and fake news, buoyed to a large extent by the advent of Social Media. “Never before have these ‘evil twins’ of disinformation and fake news permeated the public space as they have now and, make no mistakes about it, they have become potent weapons in the hands…
Davido is back with his controversy ways. The singer ran into another problem with promoters of his N30billion tour after he failed to turn up for a sold out show on September 1 in Colorado, USA. BME promoters explained that Davido breached their contract and accused him of lying about his unavailability on that day. The singer had on September 2 apologised to his fans, claiming he would have been arrested for credit card fraud like fellow musician, Dammy Krane, had he gone for the show. In a snapchat message, he wrote: “Damn they almost Dammy Kraned me smh! Can’t…
Oladapo Oyebanjo, aka D’banj, has been here a long long time since he released his debut album ‘No Long Thing’ in 2005. The multiple-award winning artiste has been talked about as one of Nigeria’s richest solo musicians, recently celebrated the first year anniversary of his CREAM platform. In a recent interview, the Koko Master speaks about his foray into agriculture, giving back to the society as well as the direction of his career. Asked about his interests in agriculture? Dbanj: We launched the agriculture project in 2014 and this opened my eyes to a lot of possibilities in this sector.…
Anyone who says Redman isn’t a legend is probably no thinking right at all. Doc has been in the game for over 20 years now, and his fantastic intense work ethic has him simultaneously prepping his upcoming album, working behind the camera on an upcoming VH1 show, and hitting the press circuit for extensive interviews. The latest of said interviews finds Doc swinging by the Breakfast Club to chop it up with Angela Yee and Charlamagne (no Envy today), and the conversation kicks off on an appropriately October-friendly note. The conversation also moved toward Eminem, where they mention Vince Staples’…
Drake celebrated his 31st birthday this weekend with an expensive Andy Warhol-themed party in his hometown. Although his actual birthday is Tuesday, the multi-platinum artist got a head start on the celebrations with family and a star-studded crew of close friends at Casa Loma on Saturday night. The evening started at the Toronto Raptors game where the team blew past the Philadelphia 76ers with a historic 128-94 win — their largest margin victory over the Sixers. The Raptors ambassador was spotted sitting courtside with members of his entourage during tip off. Raptors stars Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozen later joined…
Victoria Kimani has released the visuals for her Dreybeatz-produced single ‘China love’ featuring Rock City . Shot in Beijing, China, and Chinatown in New York, the visuals was directed by Victoria Kimani and Dae Visuals. Check it out.
Richard Mofe Damijo better known as RMD is still making it big in the industry he once left for politics as he just won an award. The actor won award at the just concluded Abuja international film festival in the movie ‘3 wise men.’ Sharing the amazing news, he wrote, ”So I won the best actor for my role in 3 wise men at the just concluded Abuja international film festival. It couldn’t have come at a better time as we wrap the #glolafftafest2017 today. It’s been a long comic ride since April. Laughter is good for the soul, and…
D’Prince has revealed in very bold terms that he has plans to marry the mother of his child. He recently opened up on his plans to get married, being away from the spotlight to raise his now 2-year-old child, his upcoming album amongst other things. “I definitely have plans to get married to the mother of my child and as we speak, we are dating; we are in a relationship. I cannot say when I would get married because it is private information. The day I get married, no one would know. “The reason why I am famous is because…
Nigerian filmmaker Charles Novia is set to launch a TV channel. The channel which is called Teen Africa Television will launch online by the end of November and on cable in April 2018. “After years of hard work and sleepless nights, with the journey still far from being over, my channel, TEEN AFRICA TELEVISION prepares to launch in a two-phased plan by the end of November,” Novia wrote. “I still need money ooo to finish. Make God touch one rich person heart to find me some kuza. Lol. But it’s so much joy to know the dream is now a…
Mr 2Kay was recently robbed and beaten badly after the “Buckwyld N Breathless” concert which took place at the Eko Hotel and Suites. According to a Sakpaide Ogaga, a PR consultant, Mr 2Kay was in the room with a friend and struggled with one of the robbers, as the others punched and hit him with a gun, repeatedly warning that they will shoot if he didn’t calm down. Ogaga also mentioned that one of the robbers led and locked 2Kay’s friend in the bathroom, while the others tied the singer’s arms, legs and mouth and took his valuables including jewelry,…
Olamide, Phyno and Small Doctor recently visited BBC London. The three stars made their UK stop at the world famous media office on October 18, 2017. Accompanied by friends and family, the three music acts look very relaxed and free-spirited. Olamide is still gaining more momentum in Nigeria with his recent hit song “Wo” which has received massive airplay. Phyno is also doing dope with his continuous release of back to back hit songs including the latest “Augment” which features Olamide. Small Doctor who happens to be a fast-rising star all is still basking in the euphoria of hit song…
Charles Idahosa, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Commissioner of Information in Edo State, has said President Muhammadu Buhari is running the federal government with a divided political party. He also said that the APC under John Odigie-Oyegun is weak but the Party’s National Chairman ‘plays the ostrich’ just to keep his position and continue to enjoy the perks of his office as APC chair. “The people the party wanted lost out in both chambers and a member of the opposition (Ike Ekweremadu) is Deputy Senate President today. From this, you can see that the leadership…
Onyema Ugochukwu, the former special adviser on communication to ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo, said Nigerians are desirous of seeing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) return to power in 2019. Ugochukwu who was the former chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), added that PDP remained the only party that could put a stop to the pall of “confusion and uncertainty” in the country and run the government better. He said: ”We have to give some credit to the caretaker committee. The tendencies and all that are natural; every political party have people leaning to this way and that way. ”But…