Lionel Messi’s Barcelona teammate Neymar has opened up about the Argentine’s decision to retire from international football. Messi announced the end of this Argentina career following the defeat to Chile in the Copa America final in June. And although Brazil star Neymar understands the decision, he feels that Messi’s absence is a loss to the international game. “I respect his decisions, but football without Messi isn’t football, it’s hard to imagine it without him,” Neymar said in Marca. “If you like football at all, then you can’t help but admire Messi and everything he’s achieved for Argentina and Barcelona.” Last…
Author: David Folami
Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has told Zlatan Ibrahimovic that there will only ever be one king of Manchester. Cantona was affectionately referred to as “The King” by United supporters during his successful spell at the club. Ibrahimovic joined the Red Devils this summer, and while Cantona has welcomed the striker to Old Trafford, he did have a word of warning for him. “I have a personal message for Zlatan,” Cantona said in a video for Eurosport. “You decided to go red, it is the best choice you ever made. “When you walk into the ‘Theatre of Dreams’ and you…
Barcelona have launched a campaign in support of Lionel Messi and his father Jorge after the Argentine pair were sentenced to prison terms this week over tax fraud. The campaign, under the hashtag #WeAreAllLeoMessi, asks Barcelona fans to “express their sympathy for the greatest footballer in the world by voicing their unconditional support on social networks.” Messi, 29, has played his entire club career for Barcelona. “We want Leo to know that he is not alone,” the club said on their website (www.cfbarcelona.com). “All members, supporters clubs, fans, athletes, media and everyone else are invited to participate.” Club president Josep…
The Euro 2016 final on Sunday sees a match between hosts France and Portugal that will unleash a clash between one of the world’s greatest players ever Cristiano Ronaldo and would be pretender Antoine Griezmann. After 50 matches over a month of football that has seen stunning shocks by Iceland and Wales, Ronaldo is counting on his side producing one more upset so he can finally win an international trophy. Portugal will have to beat a French side who have found new inspiration from Griezmann – the tournament’s leading scorer on six goals – and being willed on by a…
Portugal coach Fernando Santos laughed off a suggestion that Sunday’s Euro 2016 final against hosts France could be Cristiano Ronaldo’s last for his country. Ronaldo’s great rival Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football after Argentina lost on penalties to Chile in the Copa America final in June. Ronaldo, 31, has never won a major international tournament, having been on the losing side when Portugal lost to Greece as hosts of Euro 2004. But Santos cannot see him following Messi’s lead. “He’ll play for another six, seven, 10 years,” said a smiling Santos on Saturday. “I don’t know. But…
Barely two months after 50 Cent made the discovery that he had another son named, Davian, the rapper has taken to fathering the young boy quite well. Proving Davian’s parenthood, the “Candy Shop” rapper took to his Instagram page today, July 8, 2016, to share a photo collage of his and Davian’s baby photos. Of course, the resemblance was striking and uncanny. Sharing the photo collage, the rapper wrote: “Me and Davian. Baby photos. #Frigo.” Confusingly, contradicting his earlier claims that Davian is his long, lost son, 50 Cent tells Hot 96.3 in a recent interview, that the young boy…
Kim Kardashian is getting some serious heat for trying to ‘rise above hate’ with the sexy bikini photo she shared in the wake of the death of two black men killed by police officers in the America. The reality star was apparently expected to shows some concern considering the fact that she is married to a black man and has interracial children. Following the death of Alton Streling, 39, two days ago, and Philando Castile barely 24 hours later, Kim took to her Instagram page to shares a stunningly sexy photo of herself today, July 8, 2016. Apparently not seeing…
Flavour in a touching act of benevolence, has taken time out to share with the widows of Enugu State. The singer who is currently shooting in the Coal City shared photos from his time spent with the widows, yesterday, July 7, 2016, emphasising that charity should begin at home. Flavour was pictured speaking with the widows who received bags of rice, carton of tin tomatoes amongst other food items. Sharing the photos, Flavour wrote: “Charity begins at home. I had the honour and pleasure of visiting and spending some quality time with a strong force of women, here today in…
Its no news that Ciara and Russell Wilson chose to remain celibate until marriage, and in the same vein, the couple want us to know their wedding night was epic. The singer who had earlier revealed that it was hard to remain celibate prior to their marriage, was filled with virginal glee as she joke about the sex on their wedding night in an Instagram video she shared today, July 8, 2016. In the video, Ciara says, “So, baby, you know what we’re doing tonight.” In the background of the video, Wilson is heard saying, “And what we did last…
Jaden Smith has turned a lot of heads with his cross dressing tendencies but has now taken time out to explain his love for skirts. The 17-year-old actor and rapper has been spotted on several occasions rocking skirts, causing his sexuality to be questioned but Jaden obviously sees things from a different light. Speaking during a recent interview with Nylon magazine, Jaden disclosed his plans of changing peoples thoughts about clothes and life in general. He said: “I want to inspire and change the way people think about clothing and about life. “You just have to believe in yourself, you…
As several celebrities take to social media to speak on the killing of two black men by police officers in the last two days, Amber Rose pens a touching note to express her feelings over the situation. The model took to her instagram page yesterday, July 7, 2016, to reveal the bittersweet feeling of raising a black son in these trying times, while advising parents to love on their kids as much as possible as it could be their last opportunity do so Posting a sweet photo of her 3-year-old son, Sebastian, whom she shares with rapper ex, Wiz Khalifa,…
Yemi Alade is so grateful for her change in status as she flies in a private jet to Togo for an event. The “Johnny” crooner shared a beautiful photo of herself traveling in a private jet via her Instagram page today, July 8, 2016. Alade who is pictured reading a book while relaxing on the trip, alludes to her humble beginning in the caption of the photo. Sharing the snap, Alade wrote: “From okada to taxi to rickety cars to porshe rides to Jets .! But still, The greatest wealth you can acquire is knowledge. #Readup.” Alade who is also…
Presh, a former member of the music group, Kcee Presh, has trivialised an accusation made by singer, Kcee, who called him a hater. In an interview, Presh said he has no time for his co-singer, stating that he only wants to focus on his career. “There is no time to even check the time let alone having time to check on somebody’s success. Haba! Come on! That was basically why I didn’t reply when I saw what he said. I just took it as one of those things. It is not important. It is his life; I had to keep…
Toyin Aimakhu’s ex-husband, Niyi Johnson, has dismissed reports suggesting that he has been making attempts to reconcile with the actress since their marriage ended following allegations of infidelity. According to Johnson, the actress had been the one making moves to ensure that they get back together, and he has proof to back up his claim. Johnson, who is an actor, mentioned this in an interview. He said, “This is a blatant lie! In fact, the reverse is even the case. I can’t even remember the last time I spoke to her; it probably was sometime last year. I have never…
Imelda J, an emerging singer, who did a cover of D’banj’s ‘Emergency’ song, has disclosed that she is not bothered about the Koko master’s marriage rumour. She stated this in an exclusive interview with the Daily Post, feeling assured that she has a place in D’banj’s heart. According to her, the truth of the matter would soon be revealed. “I don’t feel threatened by the rumors. I know myself and Bangalee (DBanj) knows himself too. We all know our stands. But for now, I will reserve my comment until the coast gets clearer for everyone to see. No shaking at…
An exclusive video clip posted by Linda Ikeji’s Blog (LIB), has revealed that Peter Okoye of Psquare, was aware of a concert the group was meant to have in Congo. The video evidence altered claims made by the singer regarding not being informed about the event, where he was supposed to perform with his brother, Paul Okoye. Peter had earlier released a statement, threatening legal actions against anyone who uses his name for publicity without his permission. The statement reads in part, “I never endorsed the usage of my name as the contractual terms presented were not favourable to me,…
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the death of the late Marafan Sokoto, Alhaji Umaru Shinkafi, as “a colossal loss to Nigeria.’’ Buhari made the remark on Friday in Sokoto in his condolence message to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, the people and governments of Sokoto and Zamfara States. The president was represented at the burial of the late politician by the Defence Minister, Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Danbazau (rtd), who led a seven-man delegation from the presidency. Buhari said, “His (Shinkafi’s) demise is not only a loss to his family, Sokoto and Zamfara states, but to the entire nation.”…
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday adjourned the case of the embattled PDP spokesman, Mr Olisah Metuh, till Oct. 27 and Oct. 31. The judge, Justice Okon Abang, while announcing the new date for the case at about 4:45 p.m said that the case had to be adjourned because he would not have judicial time to hear it. “The matter was adjourned on July 4 to July 7 for continuation of trial at the instance of the parties but the Federal Government declared July 7 as a public holiday. “I directed my secretary to call all the parties in…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday referred the application for stay of execution of judgement by Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia to the Court of Appeal. The judge, Justice Okon Abang, held that the decision of the court had hinged on the concession given to the application by Dr Alex Izinyon (SAN), counsel to Dr Uche Ogah. Abang had on June 27 sacked Ikpeazu as governor of the state over tax evasion He, therefore,made a consequential order compelling the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), to issue Ogah with the Certificate of Return which was done. Following the issuance of…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will re-arraign the former Governor of Adamawa, Murtala Nyako, and his son, Abdul-Aziz, before Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on September 12, 2016. The EFCC had on Aug. 7, 2015, arraigned Nyako, along with his son, Abdul-Aziz, and Zulkifikk Abba, Abubakar Aliyu as well as five firms. They were arraigned on 37 counts of money laundering, involving alleged diversion of over N29 billion belonging to the Adamawa government. Nyako and his son, who is a serving senator, were arraigned before the late Justice Evoh Chukwu. The Chief Judge of…