Jurgen Klopp has said that the “timing” of Philippe Coutinho’s request to exit Liverpool makes it even more impossible. Coutinho, 25, has caused Liverpool to receive two Barcelona bids so far this summer — both rejected by the club — and according to a source, the Brazil international handed in a transfer request on Friday. “I had to sell a lot of players in my managerial career,” Klopp said. “Some had clauses, some had no clauses. We had the [Robert] Lewandowski thing [at Dortmund] and that was difficult when he went to Bayern on a free transfer. A lot of…
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Mauricio Pochettino did not see anything funny about Danny Rose’s jibe that he has had to “Google” some of Tottenham’s signings, and the manager claimed he has no say in what the left-back and his remaining players get as salary. Rose stunned the footballing world in an explosive interview in which he said he is worth more than Tottenham are paying him and would consider an offer from another club. The 27-year-old also begged the club, which is yet to make a summer signing, to buy big-name players — and “not players you have to Google.” Pochettino said “That is…
Jose Mourinho has told his players they must all rise up and be counted for solving Manchester United’s goalscoring issue, while saying that a Premier League title was a more realistic target this season. United were the lowest scorers of the Premier League’s top seven last season with just 54. Zlatan Ibrahimovic got 17 as part of 28 in all competitions before his campaign was sealed early by an unfortunate knee ligament injury. The 35-year-old was the only United player to score more than 9 in the league. The Swede has since been temporarily released but Mourinho splashed £75 million…
Pep Guardiola believes that big clubs are often forced to pay excessively for quality players but says the amount is even bigger when dealing with Premier League clubs. The Manchester City boss has spent close to £200 million on new players this summer — four of which cost more than £40m. Guardiola mentioned last season that he wanted more English players at City but he has only added defender Kyle Walker from Tottenham and said the domestic transfer market is even crazier than Europe and the rest of the world. “When you go to Germany, Spain, Italy to buy –…
Paulinho is ready to fly to Barcelona on Sunday from Chinese Super League leaders Guangzhou Evergrande after they activated the former Tottenham midfielder’s €40 million buyout clause. Chinese media said on Saturday evening that the 29-year-old Brazilian would go down to Spain to seal the move after Barcelona triggered Paulinho’s release. Barcelona as a team is looking to bolster their squad following the world record €222m sale of Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain last week. The transfer could prove problematic for Guangzhou, who lead the league by five points from Shanghai SIPG. With the Chinese Super League’s transfer window closing in…
Zinedine Zidane has said Neymar is “irreplaceable” for Barcelona but warned his world-record departure will not make things any easier for Real Madrid. Neymar’s €222 million move to Paris Saint-Germain went through earlier this month, and he was unveiled at the Parc des Princes before the Ligue 1 win over Amiens last Saturday. “Barcelona is not weak — just the opposite,” he told a news conference. “They have had changes. But in the end, Barcelona is Barcelona. We know how they play, and this will not change. “Neymar cannot be replaced — there is nobody like him. But whoever comes…
Drake really is like all of us. When Rihanna posted an Instagram of her at Crop Over Fest, an annual Barbados Carnival she attends every year, the internet were shocked over her beautiful jeweled bikini. Everyone was happy, until Chris Brown decided to comment on it. For some reason, the singer, who was arrested for assaulting Rihanna in 2009, thought it was a great idea to comment a side-eye emoji on the pic. We are sure Rihanna did not need that kind of approval from her ex, or his flirty emoji and the internet surely didn’t need it. Many fans…
Rihanna was accused of photoshopping one of her fantastic carnival pics after fans spotted something weird about the image. Rihanna’s followers think she killed her latest look – except for her actual nails. She posted a photo on Instagram in an outfit that made her look ready for the carnival. But eagle-eyed fans spotted there was something very wrong with RiRi’s picture. Strangely, she seems to have two thumb nails on her right hand. Fans were very quick to comment on it. One said: “am i the only one seeing two nails coming from her thumb” “Why does her thumb…
Nollywood actress and producer, Tamara Eteimo, was recently interviewed. The actress and producer spoke on her most difficult role yet, being a part of Next Movie Star reality show, quality of Nollywood movies among other interesting topics. “Most universities in Nigeria don’t focus on acting for screen. Although some of them may have that as a different course from acting on stage. In the University of Port Harcourt, I didn’t have the chance to be taught acting for screen, we just focused on stage. Because I knew that this is a part I want to take serious as a career,…
On the heels of celebrating seven years of marriage with her husband Swizz Beatz, Alicia Keys can’t help but show her gratitude for the love and life they share together. On Instagram, the singer shared a special video dedicated to her husband in which she beautifully explains why she feels so happy to have him in her life. Aww! While lounging on a sandy beach with a beautiful sunrise in the background, the 36-year-old looks into the camera and lists the many reasons she loves being married to Beatz. “I was just out here looking at this sunrise. Finished a…
From Martin Shrekli’s threats to release the highly anticipated, long-delayed Carter V album to an ongoing legal battle with Cash Money and Birdman, Lil Wayne can’t catch a break. Despite his troubles, Wayne doesn’t seem too shook up about it, and is instead channeling his grievances into expression. Over the weekend, Lil Wayne linked up with fellow Young Money artist Gudda Gudda and Hoodybaby for the video to “Loyalty,” off July’s surprise EP In Tune We Trust. And on Tuesday (August 8), Lil Wayne dropped off a new track, titled “Like a Man.” On “Like A Man,” Wayne oozes his…
Ludacris may be known for hits like “Money Maker” and “Pimpin’ All Over The World,” and for starring in the Fast And The Furious franchise, but at home, he’s known for his love of food. “I’m a fat person at heart, that’s why I work out so hard,” he jokes over the phone. The rapper’s not entirely kidding; he lets his cravings dictate what makes it onto the menu of his restaurant, Chicken + Beer, in Atlanta. Ludacris and his team’s latest creation, the IPA Double Cheeseburger, is nothing short of a heart-stopper. It’s a blend of beef chuck and…
Wizkid’s rumoured girlfriend Justine Skye has come out to say her new single isn’t about the Nigerian starboy. Justine Skye recently released a track titled ‘Back For More’ featuring Jeremih. The lyrics of the song suggests how a boyfriend tells his babe that they should just be friends. American singer of Nigerian origin Rotimi plays Skye’s love interest in the video. Upon the release of the track, many people believed that Justine Skye was referring to Wizkid on the song. Further more on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, she tweeted “I don’t know why I tricked myself into thinking you were…
Omoni Oboli has been hailed by Halima Abubakar for being a lovely friend to her in this difficult time of her sickness. Halima described actress Omoni Oboli as her Woman Crush Wednesday.”My big sis from another mother is my wcw. You stay up late just to chat with me and pray with your family just for me” she wrote on her Instagram page today, Wednesday, August 9, 2017. “Near or far you right with me. Omonioboli thank you for your kindness and thoughtfulness. God bless the heart that cares or gives. My hardworking Omonioboli I love you sis, pls beloveds…
Controversial Nigerian entertainer Charly Boy has spoken up about how he was brutalized at the Abuja protest yesterday, Tuesday, August 8, 2017. In a phone interview with Punch, he spoke about the protest organized at the Unity Fountain in Abuja by a coalition of civil society organisations. The coalition known as the Concerned Nigerians asked peacefully that the President resign. The protesters were attacked by anti-riot policemen with tear gas and water cannons. Charly Boy claims he was hit with the bottom of a rifle on his eye. “We were not even up to 10 people that set out for…
An Abuja High Court will on tomorrow, August 11, hear Senator Dino Melaye’s suit seeking to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from going ahead with the process of recalling him from the Senate. The court will on that same day listen to another suit filed by the Kogi State Chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and 12 others wanting to have Melaye removed from upper legislative chamber. According to The Nation, Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja, fixed the hearing date after approving an application by Olatunji Atoyebi – for the plaintiffs in the…
Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has decided to be part of the #ResumeOrResign protest today, Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Abuja. Jim Iyke talked to a bunch of reporters at the protest and he said that it was not right for President Buhari to be out of the country for over 12 weeks. “What we are asking for is simple- we are not saying we individually came here to elevate our lives. We are saying collectively that ‘enough is enough'” said Jim Iyke. He also added “You cannot rule a country from outside another country for 94 days. It is not…
The Governor of Delta state, Ifeanyi Okowa has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will win the upcoming elections in 2019. Governor Okowa said this at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. According to him PDP understands its shortcomings and has put things in place to ensure that their victory in two years time. Okowa also said that the PDP will provide great governance that is built on transparency to Nigerians. “Yesterday, we were inaugurated with the task of organising a successful National Convention for our great party. It is our hope that the…
UNICEF Field Office in Bauchi has created six additional Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) centres, to care for malnourished children, according to the Chief Field Officer, Dr. Abdulai Kaikai. Kaikai, who said this on Wednesday in Bauchi, at a forum to celebrate this year’s breastfeeding week, said that the centres would assist the existing ones in Kirfi, Dambam and Katagum. According to him, 11 million kids under five years are malnourished in Nigeria, leading to the death of 100,000 of them. “Such losses translate to 12 billion dollars in the economy,” he explained. The official explained that 74 per…
The Borno State Government on Wednesday said it would begin a Conditional Cash Transfer scheme to help girl child enrolment in schools. Alhaji Musa Kubo, the Commissioner of Education, made the statement at a news conference in Maiduguri. “The state government is to introduce a Conditional Cash Transfer to support girl child enrolment and retention in school. “It is a deliberate attempt to address societal challenges and encourage growth of girl education in the state,” Kubo said. “The state government is doing all it takes to ensure all school age children are back in classroom. “We have constructed thousands of…