Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has laughed off suggestions Granada’s players could be offered incentives by Real Madrid to raise their performance levels in this weekend’s La Liga climax. Barca need to win at Granada to be sure of retaining their title with Madrid, who visit Deportivo La Coruna, heading into the final weekend a point adrift in second. There has been no suggestion Madrid would even consider the thought of offering a maletines (briefcase) to Granada – LFP chief Javier Tebas also insisted “I believe Madrid will follow the rules and the Spanish rules do not allow any such ‘bonus’…
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Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano is desperate for his team to avoid a slip-up as they look to secure the La Liga title against Granada on Saturday. Luis Enrique’s men are a point clear of Real Madrid at the top ahead of their trip to the Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes. Barca had looked in trouble in their bid for a second-straight league crown after three league losses to start April, but they have bounced back. Mascherano, 31, is aware of the challenges awaiting Barca and is eager for them to be at their best. “Ultimately, we’re not only playing against the…
Chelsea attacker Eden Hazard headlines Marc Wilmots’ 24-man Belgium squad for Euro 2016, with Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany missing out due to injury. Hazard struggled to find his best form at Chelsea this campaign, but remains an undisputed starter for his country, with Wilmots naming the winger his captain in the absence of Kompany. “Kompany’s absence is a blow for him, a blow for the team. He is our leader,” the Belgium coach commented on the defender’s injury. “He must now focus on his recovery and his health, and make sure he returns as soon as possible at Manchester…
Football’s top 20 highest earners amassed $563 million over the last year, with Cristiano Ronaldo topping Forbes’ rich list once again. The sport’s wealthiest talents were revealed by the business magazine this week, as Real Madrid’s Ronaldo was shown to have pocketed $82m in wages and endorsements. That put him ahead of Barcelona rival Lionel Messi ($77m), with Paris Saint-Germain’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic a distant third on $37m. Only eight clubs are represented on the list, while Premier League outfit Manchester City are most prominently featured with four players. Madrid, named by Forbes as the richest club in the world four…
Former Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi could be set for a job in South Africa after inking a deal with a football agency in the country. Keshi has been out of job since he was sacked as Super Eagles coach in 2015. According to reports, Keshi signed a deal with top South African sports talent agency to help him secure a job with a club. “Stephen Keshi has signed with Quality Talent Sports, one of the biggest agencies in South Africa and they will work towards getting him a club in the PSL as soon as possible,” a Vanguard source…
Blac Chyna may be pregnant but she has certainly not lost her sense of style. The model displayed her growing baby bump as she stunned in a neat white, sexy jumpsuit to celebrate her 28th birthday with fiancé Rob Kardashian at a strip club in Miami, Florida on May 11. Chyna – who already has a three-year-old son with ex Tyga – displayed her affection for her future husband, after revealing that she’s been getting some pregnancy advice from within his family. The mum-of-one has turned to her soon-to-be sister-in-law and former BFF, Kim Kardashian, who has been offering her…
“Nolly Thursdays” which has been described as the new Industry Night” for the Nigerian film industry, is geared towards promoting and celebrating Nollywood movies (old and new) in the cinema. The next edition of the event is set to hold on Thursday, May 11, 2016, with Alexx Ekubo headlining. Ekubo’s latest movie “ATM,” will also screen at event. Born Alex Ekubo-Okwaraeke on April 10, 1986, Alexx Ekubo is a Nigerian actor and model. He is from Arochukwu, Abia State. He attended the Federal Government College Daura, Katsina State, further studied Law at the University of Calabar and later got a…
TV/radio show host Toke Makinwa and popular comedienne Chigurl are the latest celebrities to feature on reality contest, Lip Sync Battle Africa. The duo will clash in a sizzling on-screen confrontation in front of millions of TV viewers across Africa, dissing each other in comic mockery. After lip syncing (or miming) to two songs of their choice, just one of them will lift the Lip Sync Battle trophy. Commenting on his appearance in the upcoming episode, Toke said “II have always been a huge fan of Lip Sync Battle; my favorite episode so far has to be with Channing Tatum…
The nominees for the 2016 African Movie Academy Awards, AMAA, will be unveiled in a strictly media event on Sunday, May 15, 2016 in Lagos. According to the organisers, 2016 nominees in the 28 categories of the annual pan-African reward system for motion picture practitioners will hold at the Protea Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos. Speaking on the event, the Chairman of the AMAA Jury, Shaibu Husseini, disclosed that the nominees will be unveiled at a strictly media event as against the usual practice of announcing the nominees at a Gala Night ceremony. In the words of Shaibu Husseini, “In the…
Tonto Dikeh has quickly become a connoisseur of marital advice since her marriage and has shared fresh words of wisdom once again. The Nollywood actress took to her Instagram page today, May 12, 2016, to speak on the importance of prayer in any marriage. Tonto in her own unique way, likened the importance of prayer to sex in marriage, adding that prayer is far more important and useful. She shared a photo of a couple holding hands and praying together before sharing her words of wisdom. Read her epistle below: “Praying together is the most intimate act a couple can…
Dbanj has taken to Instagram to celebrate his dad as he turns a year older today, May 12, 2016. The singer shared the smashing photo of his dad looking classy while rocking dark shades, as he hailed him calling him sweet names. Dbanj shared the photo with the caption: “And to the Real kokomaster, the one and only, my King, my perfect Role Model, my mentor, my Pastor, my father. “Without you I wouldn’t be here nor even be rooted with the right Foundation knowing Christ is the way, truth and life. Thanks for the best Gift ever and for…
Joe Odom has come up with fresh allegations leveled against his son, Lamar Odom’s wife, Khloe Kardashian, accusing her of controlling him. The NBA star’s estranged dad has complained to anyone that cares to listen that the reality star is ruining his relationship with his son. Joe reveals to the National Enquirer that he has been unable to speak with his son because Khloe is controlling him and everything he has. Speaking during a recent interview, Joe says: “(Khloé) is answering his phone and checking his texts, too. I can’t get through to him anymore!” Joe has also revealed that…
Just as people are coming to terms with the fact that there is a pressing need for a will before they check out of life, Snoop Dogg has revealed that that he has no plans for one. The veteran rapper made the revelation last week during a recent interview, revealing that, like the late music legend, Prince, he had no will and had no plans for any. Snoop who is known to be a social deviant while doing his own thing at his own pace, did not shock many with his declaration. Speaking with Business Insider, who asked him about…
Its about time for someone, anyone else apart from Wendy Williams, to do the slamming for a change. Snoop Dogg has come for ‘The Wendy Williams’ TV show host with an intense post which he shared today, May 12, 2016. The veteran rapper shared a photo of an incredibly ugly and bald creature, which he likened to Williams. He shared the photo with the caption: “Wendy williams b4 make up.” It is unclear if there has been any misunderstanding or disputes between Williams and Snoop, but the TV host just might be getting what she deserves. Williams is notorious for…
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has some wise words for fans this morning. Dikeh who recently welcomed a baby with husband, Oladunni Churchill took to Instagram this morning, May 12, 2016 advising spouses on choosing the right partner. She wrote, “A prayer-Less Man/Woman is in for DOOM..Besides choosing the God you want to serve,The next BIG DECISION a MAN/WOMAN have to make in life is WHO to spend the rest of your life with. “When you get any of those 2Wrong ,Only divine intervention will ensure you get to your predestined end. A wrong spouse will not only DERAIL you from…
All credit to Blac Chyna for changing Rob Kardashian’s life for the better, and now, even the reluctant sisters, Kim and Khloe Kardashian are backing the relationship even though it puts them in an awkward position! There’s no denying that Rob’s relationship with the model has not only made him drop some weight or come out of hiding and depression, but he’s becoming a father for the first time. In a new preview clip from “Keeping Up With The Kardashians”, Kim and Khloe discuss the romance – eventually deciding that it must be a good thing. “Don’t we kind of…
Nigerian female rapper Eva Alordiah, 26, yesterday (Wednesday, May 11, 2016) announced that she will be releasing a book titled ‘11’. The book which is a collection of semi-erotic stories is already available for pre-order. “You have no idea how so grand this is for me. I am finally doing the one thing I always always always wanted to Do as a Child. WRITE!” wrote Eva on her Instagram. Upon its release Eva Alordiah will be the first Nigerian artiste to release a non-fiction book. That’s a historic achievement by a rapper who still hasn’t released her debut album. We…
Ciara has been revealed as the newest member of the IMG Models roster. WME/IMG – handled by the WWD agency – will now manage all beauty, fashion, and modeling deals for the Grammy winning singer, reports say. The 30-year-old mother-of-one has established strong ties to the fashion realm thanks to previous partnerships with Roberto Cavalli and her on-going role as a muse for Givenchy. Under the IMG umbrella, she joins top super models likes of Kate Moss, Gisele Bündchen and Gigi Hadid. “I’m super thrilled about partnering with IMG Models. I have always had a strong love for fashion and…
Following the recent removal of fuel subsidy which has seen the price of petrol rise to N145 per litre, afrobeat singer Seun Kuti calls on all Nigerians to ignore imported petrol. The singer took to his Instagram page today, May 12, 2016 urging all Nigerians to boycott imported petrol. He wrote, “NNPC gets its dollars directly from crude sales, so it doesn’t have to source from secondary sources. NNPC refines it’s petrol locally, so why are they increasing their pump price if this is just deregulation and subsidy removal? This is a price hike or NNPC has been getting subsidy…
Chris Brown lands into hot waters with the authorities after he told his neighbor “F**k the police” on Wednesday, May 11. Reports say the pop star and his friends went crazy, driving up and down Brown’s Tarzana neighborhood on an ATV around 6 PM and making a hell of noise for his neighbors to complain multiple times. The neighbors got angry with the ear-shattering noise the ATVs were making – as well as the kids who were playing in the street. Someone confronted Brown and threatened to call the cops if he didn’t stop. But Brown responded, “F*** you and…