Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has told “El Primer Palo” there is “no reason to get too concerned” about Cristiano Ronaldo exiting the Santiago Bernabeu this summer and suggested it may be too soon to make a move for Monaco’s Kylian Mbappe. Following widespread reports, a source said this month that Ronaldo, 32, is upset and angered by his treatment in Spain as he prepares to appear in court on July 31 to answer charges of a €14.7 million tax fraud. The Portugal captain has been linked with former club Manchester United and long-time suitors Paris Saint-Germain, but Perez said…
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Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman was taken into police custody on Monday and questioned over allegations of domestic violence against his former girlfriend, according to multiple reports in France. The state prosecutor in the district of Meaux was cited as saying the 21-year-old was arrested in the Paris suburb of Chessy. Coman reportedly admitted the assault and was released later in the day. The incidents in question allegedly occurred on Saturday and Monday in the France international’s house, after Coman’s former partner used his Instagram account in order to promote a sponsor in a post. The case will be tried…
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has told “El Primer Palo” that no negotiations have taken place with Manchester United about Alvaro Morata, although he suggested he is aware that the striker’s representatives have been speaking with the Premier League club. Morata, 24, has been heavily linked with a move to United in recent weeks, with the Spain international’s agent Juanma Lopez having said his client could leave Madrid this summer to gain more regular football. Recent reports in both Spain and England have claimed that personal terms have been agreed with United, but Madrid are holding out for a fee…
Arturo Vidal did not call Cristiano Ronaldo a “smart ass,” with a translation error leading to incorrect headlines this week, Chile’s press secretary says. Vidal spoke to reporters in Moscow on Sunday after Chile’s 1-1 draw against Australia in the Confederations Cup, which set up a semifinal clash against Ronaldo’s Portugal. Bayern Munich midfielder Vidal said that “There is no ‘cuco’ in Portugal,” while answering a question about Ronaldo. The remark in Chilean Spanish means “bogeyman” or “one to fear,” but in Castilian Spanish can also mean “crafty” or “sly.” German reports used the term “Schlaumeier,” or “wise guy,” which…
In the 25-year history of the Premier League, few footballers have offered an impact as sudden and as crucial as Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante. Plucked from relative obscurity two summers ago, Kante became the first footballer to play a significant role in consecutive Premier League title campaigns with two different clubs, triumphing with unlikely winner Leicester City before jumping ship to Chelsea and again performing excellently — well enough, in fact, to win both the PFA and FWA Player of the Year awards. Kante has, to a certain extent, redefined what managers demand from their central midfielders. His mould of midfielder…
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 75th international goal as Portugal trounced New Zealand 4-0 in Saint Petersburg on Saturday to advance to the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup. The Real Madrid star struck from the penalty spot on 33 minutes to fire the European champions in front before Bernardo Silva turned in a second goal four minutes later. Andre Silva added a third on 80 minutes before Nani completed the rout in stoppage time to ensure Portugal progressed to last four as winners of Group A, finishing above Mexico on goal difference. Mexico eliminated hosts Russia with a 2-1 win in…
As Tonto Dikeh’s marriage saga rages on, her brother-in-law, Tokunbo has spoken on his truth about his brother, Oladunni Churchill’s marriage to the controversial Nollywood actress. The young man took to his Instagram page to address the issue of a leaked text message which Poko is alleged to have sent to her mother-in-law, his mother. He described the seemingly dedicated mother-of-one as a psychopath, saying that the text message never got to his mother. Churchill’s brother claimed to have blocked Tonto on his mother’s phone since the first message she sent left his mum traumatised. He said that he had…
Believe it or not, music all over the world has always been rooted in crime for ages, but this fact is obviously better acknowledged when there are no pointed fingers. Since Falz The Bahd Guy came out to express his views on musicians glorifying crime, mostly fraud, during an interview with Hip TV, there has been controversy sweeping through the Nigerian social media. Since he may or may not have been referring to 9ice and one of his hit songs, “Living things”, 9ice felt the need to not only set the record straight but encourage his younger colleague in the…
Nollywood actor, Saidi Balogun has revealed his experiences as well as working relationship with Nemesia boss and director, BB Shasore. The actor revealed that he actually had a sit down with the movie director for eight hours after getting the script to act in Biola Alabi produced movie, “Banana Island Ghost”. He said “BB Shasore is a young guy that still amaze me. “After I was contacted for the role in Banana Island Ghost, BB came and sat with me for eight hours straight and we discussed each scene. “Thus, I had the picture of the total movie and when…
The Senate says its decision to cut the budget of some major projects of the Federal Government in the 2017 budget was due to the need to prudently channel public funds. In a statement issued on Friday, June 23, by the Senate spokesperson, Sabi Abdullahi, he said the lawmakers measured the country’s needs against available resources before slashing the budgets. Abdullahi said the Senate concluded that it would be more prudent to channel public funds towards smaller projects that are necessary for the citizens but might not be commercially viable. “What we reduced from Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in the 2017 budget…
The Senate has accused the Federal Government of witch hunting Senate President Bukola Saraki. Some members of the upper chamber have vowed to tackle the government over its decision to appeal against Saraki’s acquittal at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The Senate President was acquitted of a false and anticipatory declaration of assets when he was governor of Kwara State. According to Punch, the senators who spoke in separate interviews said the matter of the appeal would be raised when the National Assembly resumes from break on July 4, 2017. The lawmakers said the appeal against the CCT judgment confirms…
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has dissolved the State Executive Council. Wike’s Special Assistant on Electronic Media, Mr Simeon Nwakaudu, announced the cabinet dissolution in a short statement on Saturday, June 24. No reason was given for the State Government’s action. Nwakaudu said the sacked commissioners have been directed to hand over to the permanent secretaries in their respective ministry. According to the statement, Wike thanked the commissioners for their service to the state and wished them well in their future endeavours. This is coming 24 hours after the state Commissioner For Information and Communications, Mr. Austin Tam George, resigned.…
Former Liverpool players Paul Ince and Patrik Berger have said they believe the signing of Roma winger Mohamed Salah has moved the club closer to a first Premier League title. Liverpool confirmed the signing of Salah on Thursday in a deal that could be worth €50 million, according to the Serie A side. He had been close to joining Liverpool from Basel in January 2014, but instead opted to move to Chelsea. But he had an unsuccessful spell at Stamford Bridge, making just 19 appearances in two seasons before moving to Fiorentina on loan in 2015 and signing permanently for…
Romelu Lukaku may be on holiday in Los Angeles, but he won’t get much of a break from transfer speculation after his latest Instagram video. The Everton striker was on fire in a five-a-side game, smashing home two goals. But eagle-eyed social media followers spotted a clue to his future on the side of the pitch: Yes, that’s former Chelsea striker Lukaku playing on a pitch with the Chelsea crest all around it. Might that mean the Everton man is on his way back to Stamford Bridge next season? With goals like that, we can see why Chelsea might be…
Joachim Low has warned Germany that Cameroon are dangerous opponents as they look to secure a place in the Confederations Cup semifinals on Sunday. Germany need just a point from the encounter in Sochi, but Cameroon can advance if they win by two clear goals. “Cameroon have nothing left to lose,” Low told a news conference on Saturday. “They can only advance if they win. “Tomorrow will be one of the most challenging and physically intensive games. When you see how fast they play, what pace they have in their players in attack, this mixture is not seen often. They…
Jose Mourinho has stopped Manchester United being ‘boring’. But the Portuguese cannot afford another season of Premier League failure. That is the view of ex-Reds defender Rio Ferdinand, who is delighted the dull style of former Old Trafford manager Louis van Gaal’s reign has been eradicated. Ferdinand believes Mourinho has improved things since taking charge last summer – and praised him for landing the EFL Cup and Europa League trophy. Van Gaal led United to fourth and fifth and won the FA Cup but his mundane playing style drew widespread criticism with Ferdinand saying: “I definitely think there’s been an…
Matteo Darmian’s performance in the Europa League final in Stockholm was one of the key factors in Manchester United’s win against Ajax. The Dutch plan was for super-fast forward Bertrand Traore to expose the Italian they had identified as a weak link at left back. They were wrong. The 27-year-old had Traore in his pocket and Ajax’s threat was nullified. Without the Burkina Faso player’s danger, Ajax’s potency was minimal. They barely tested Reds’ goalkeeper Sergio Romero all night in Sweden. It looked like his display may have eased the uncertainty over his Old Trafford future and convinced both himself…
Chris Brown has revealed how he and Rihanna first confessed their love for each other during his new documentary ‘Welcome To My Life’. During the very revealing movie, the ‘Privacy’ singer describes all the ups and downs of his career so far – including his infamous relationship with Rihanna. After meeting at a concert for New York radio station Z100, he mentioned how the pair exchanged contact details. “We just became friends and kicking more,” Chris reportedly says. “And kicking, nothing too serious but we just had a good understanding of each other. He then went on to explain how…
Dr Daramola Tayo, Chief Consultant and Head of Behavioural Medicine, Karu General Hospital says an estimated nine million Nigerians may be suffering from depression. Tayo disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at a health talk on depression organised by the Public Health Department, Health and Human Services Secretariat, FCTA. The psychiatrist said depression could be described as a mental disorder resulting from long lasting low mood affecting one’s ability to do things, to have pleasure or have interest in activities one used to enjoy. “It also reflects on the loss of interest in sexual activities among others. “The prevalence has…
As the world awaits the release of the video for Kendrick Lamar‘s Rihanna-assisted DAMN. single, “Loyalty,” a creative collective by the name of Combined Culture has unveiled a short film for “Lust,” which is one of the album’s best songs. Peep the new film for yourself below. Following the theme of K. Dot’s first “Lust” verse, the film, which was purposely released on Kendrick’s birthday on June 17, looks at the life of one Black man who’s found himself caught up in the monotony of day-to-day life. The only thing is, in the streets of Compton—or wherever this video happens…