Liverpool, fresh from new CEO Peter Moore saying they will spend wisely this summer, have seen a £28 million bid for Roma’s Mohamed Salah rejected, according to the Mail.
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Superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo has played in the Welsh capital of Cardiff before, and not only when Real Madrid beat Sevilla to win the 2014 European Super Cup, with Ronaldo scoring both goals in a 2-0 win at the Cardiff City Stadium. A mile away — and in a much better location in the heart of the city centre, between Cardiff Castle, the River Taff and the Georgian townhouses of Westgate Street — stands the Millennium Stadium. Rebuilt to host the 1999 Rugby World Cup, the capacity has expanded from 58,000 to 74,500, and the new structure dominates the skyline,…
Saturday night’s Champions League final between Real Madrid and Juventus has the makings of a true classic: two league champions, two excellent sides playing a very different brand of football and plenty of fascinating individual battles. Here are four that may have a significant bearing upon the destination of the European Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Andrea Barzagli Even by his standards, Cristiano Ronaldo’s form throughout this season’s Champions League knockout stages has been incredible. Hat tricks against Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid have won matches almost single-handedly: when Real aren’t playing well, Ronaldo has been their saviour, and when they…
The Special One took three trophies in his debut season at Old Trafford, while Wenger ended the campaign outside the Champions League spots Arsenal legend David Seaman has backed Arsene Wenger to continue at the Emirates Stadium, but affirmed he could take a leaf out of Jose Mourinho’s book to bring back the good times. Months of speculation over the veteran manager’s future were ended this week as Wenger agreed a new contract with the north London club. The deal comes after arguably Wenger’s toughest season to date, with an increasingly vocal opposition to his tenure among fans. EXCLUSIVE: Real…
Manchester United are wasting no time after sources told us the club were cooling their interest in Antoine Griezmann, with the Independent linking them to Andrea Belotti, Alvaro Morata and Romelu Lukaku. However, the Independent also reports that the deal for Griezmann could be revived later in the summer, and the player is braced for more interest from United. In the meantime, a move for Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale could also materialise as the Old Trafford club look to land a big-name signing. In addition, manager Jose Mourinho wants to strengthen more than one area of his squad ahead of…
Antoine Griezmann has hinted that he now plans to stay at Atletico Madrid following news that Manchester United have cooled their interest. United had made Griezmann, who has a €100 million buyout clause in his current contract, their priority target this summer but sources told ESPN FC on Thursday that the Europa League winners have switched their focus to an out-and-out striker to replace the injured Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Griezmann has given mixed messages over his plans over recent months but expressed his support for Atletico shortly after it was confirmed that they will not be able to make any new…
Manchester United are closing on a deal for Benfica defender Victor Lindelof. A Bola says United are expected to sign the Sweden international inside the next two weeks. United boss Jose Mourinho wants a deal for Lindelof closed as soon as possible after a January transfer fell through. The aim at United’s side of the table is for Lindelof to be signed befoe the June 13 match between Sweden and Norway. The defender appeared to say farewell to Benfica fans on his Instagram account this week, thanking them for their support.
Arsenal have had a €100million euro (£87million) bid for Kylian Mbappe rejected by Monaco. The offer is the third turned down already this summer by the French champions, including a world-record fee of €120million (£105million) made by Real Madrid. A third big club has also been thwarted and although sources would not confirm the identity there has been interest in the precocious teenager from all of Europe’s superpowers. Those include Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. Mbappe is from Paris and the club regard him eventually returning to the city as ‘coming home’. Monaco are determined…
Manchester United have reportedly turned their attention to Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette and could target him in a £50 million deal. The Mirror’s David Maddock reported United have moved on from Antoine Griezmann—as the Frenchman won’t be allowed to leave Atletico Madrid during their transfer ban this summer—but they could get his compatriot, whom Atleti had identified as a replacement for Griezmann. The Red Devils could still face competition from Arsenal and Liverpool, but they have the advantage of UEFA Champions League football ahead of the Gunners and the ability to offer much higher wages than the Reds. United could…
Nigeria have climbed two places in the latest FIFA ranking released by the football governing body on Thursday. The Super Eagles are now ranked 38th in the world as against the 40th position in the last ranking. The team is also rated fourth best in Africa, a testament to the growth of the team since Gernot Rohr took over. Rohr has not lost any game since he took charge and has seen Nigeria climb almost 19 places since his he began his reign. Nigeria are on 730 points, four more than the previous month and can climb higher with a…
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has invited 23 players for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South African on June 10 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. Zamalek midfielder Moruf Yousuf is the surprise inclusion in the team with Ogenyi Onazi, and Victor Osimhen also included. There is no place for Odion Ighalo and Brown Ideye who are both based in China as captain Mikel Obi is out injured. Victor Moses is missing from the team but Olanrewaju Kayode, Moses Simon and John Ogu have been considered despite missing the Paris camp. Three goalkeepers, Daniel Akpeyi, Dele Alampasu…
Newly installed Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde vowed on Thursday to “deepen” and “revisit” the renowned slick passing game of the Catalan giants in a bid to lead the club to success in all possible competitions next season. “I know the style because I played here” between 1998-2000, Valverde said at his first press conference after being named successor to Luis Enrique on a two-year contract with the option of a further year. “I must adapt myself, or rather readapt, in a certain way. My goal is always to deepen the style, to revisit it once again.” Valverde, 53, has some…
Liverpool’s new chief executive Peter Moore is adamant the club can bring in talent for the right money and avoid over-spending on transfer targets. “There is money to back the manager and the sporting director,” the 62-year-old told British media. “The key ingredients are already in place at this club, you can expect the team to be strengthened, but we won’t be spending £100m just because Manchester City has spent £100m. “What I have learned over the years is that it is not how much you pay but what you get for your money.” City have spent over 150 million…
Three first-half goals by the Super Eagles ensured a 3-0 win over the Hawks of Togo in an international friendly on Thursday at the Stade Municipal de Saint Leu Le Foret in France. Nigeria began the game like a house on fire when Ahmed Musa got the Eagles going with the first goal in the third minute after Togo goalkeeper Fatao Alhassani spilled a cross from Alex Iwobi. The Eagles continued their dominance with Kelechi Iheanacho and Iwobi, the live-wires, and their effort was rewarded when Musa got his second goal of the game in the 17th minute from an…
Manchester City will close the gap on rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur next season, manager Pep Guardiola has said after the side secured a third-placed Premier League finish in his debut campaign. City endured an inconsistent season, finishing 13 points behind champions Chelsea and eight behind Tottenham as the Spaniard failed to secure a trophy for the first time in his managerial career. “Always the leagues are complicated to win,” Guardiola said during a Q&A with fans on Thursday. “But of course we are going to close the gap between especially Chelsea and Tottenham, trying to be close for the…
The cast and crew of “Isoken” were harassed by some area boys while filming certain scenes in Lagos, Nigeria. Speaking at a private screening on Thursday, June 1, 2017, Dakore Akande recounted her experience while filming with Marc Rhys in the busy Balogun Market in Lagos. “It was very stressful. You know for me I have moved around Balogun when I was younger, when it wasn’t as crazy as it is now,” said Dakore. “For Kevin [Marc Rhys, he was particularly brave. We had army escort and everything, but do you know these guys left us at a certain point?…
Olajumoke Orisaguna, the former bread seller who captured the world’s attention in 2016 is coming with her TV show. The model who was shot into fame by TY Bello announced today, Thursday, June 1, 2017, that she is about to start her vlog and reality show. “My Vlog & Reality show will be launched on June 25th on CruisenChillz boat cruise event. I need all your prayers & support. God bless you all” she wrote on Instagram. Olajumoke Orisaguna just wrapped up her tour of South Africa a few days ago. She recently held a photo shoot with top Nigerian…
Sound Sultan shows off his versatility on this Hip hop funky feel type of tune ‘Remember’. He features K01 a veteran indigenous rapper as they go in about the Nigerian music industry, reminiscing of the good old days when stuff was way better. Listen up.
Nollywood veteran Patrick Doyle says there’s an unnecessary conspiracy to pit the old actors against the young actors. Speaking at the private screening of the anticipated “Isoken” movie, Doyle said that for as long as storytelling exists, there would be old and young people in the same story. “I believe that there’s a conspiracy of pitting the old against the young and vice versa, and there’s really no need for that, because I also came into the industry and met people in it,” the actor said. “I don’t know any story that you’re going to tell that isn’t trans generational.…
Nollywood actress Toyin Aimakhu (now Toyin Abraham) has come clean about her drug use and battle with depression. In an interview with Broadway TV, the actress whose latest movie ‘Alakada Reloaded’ is out in movies spoke about her bout with depression and drug use. Revealing that her life has changed she said “I worked on the negativity around me. I tried to be positive and I had to deal with depression and drugs.” Toyin Aimakhu spoke about her failed marriage with Adeniyi Johnson which crashed in 2015. “I didn’t plan for a broken home. I didn’t plan for a broken…