Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has welcomed Friday’s appointment of “true winner” Jose Mourinho as manager at Old Trafford, saying the Portuguese’s latest challenge will be his most exciting. The 53-year-old replaces Louis van Gaal who was sacked on Monday, two days after his side won the FA Cup, United’s first trophy in three years. Ferdinand, who won six Premier League trophies with the club, said Mourinho would have to teach the team how to start winning again after the club missed out on Champions League football for the second time in three years. “This is Jose Mourinho’s most…
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“Jose is quite simply the best manager in the game today,” United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward said in a statement. “He has won trophies and inspired players in countries across Europe and, of course, he knows the Premier League very well having won three titles here. “His track record of success is ideal to take the club forward.” Mourinho was widely expected to succeed Van Gaal and his agent Jorge Mendes met United officials on Tuesday to discuss personal terms. The talks became protracted, however, when it emerged Chelsea still owned his name as a trademark. Now the stage is…
Jose Mourinho will forget what has gone on for the last three disappointing seasons at Manchester United, he said in his first interview after being installed as manager on Friday. Since Alex Ferguson retired after winning the Premier League in 2013 the club have finished seventh, fourth and fifth, securing their only silverware in that time by winning this season’s FA Cup. That trophy was not enough to save Louis van Gaal who was dismissed this week following two years in charge. “I think I prefer to forget the past three years,” Mourinho told the club’s TV channel. “I prefer…
“Mourinho was the best. For me he was. He brought my confidence to a level it had never been,” said Chelsea great Frank Lampard, who blossomed under Mourinho into one of Europe’s finest goal-scoring midfielders. “It’s a presence and an aura and a way with people. He galvanises people. His own self-confidence reflects back on his teams.” Two Premier League titles followed but there was no European success and friction with Abramovich mounted. Mourinho left abruptly in September 2007 and appeared in June the next year as coach of Internazionale. In his first season, Inter, with Zlatan Ibhrahimovic in the…
Jose Mourinho talks bluntly, wins big and then everything seems to go wrong. Taking on what he called the “mystique” and “romance” of Manchester United adds to one of the most most stellar CVs in football. But the 53-year-old Portuguese – who has won eight league titles in four countries with Porto, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Chelsea as well as two Champions League titles with Porto and Inter Milan – knows he is taking on a new risk. Mourinho has been ordered out or walked out in various ways when ambition or tensions have taken over. His reputation is…
It seems like popular South African rapper, AKA and TV personality Bonang Matheba are slowly becoming more open about their reported romance. For months, there has been speculation surrounding the nature of their relationship after AKA’s former flame‚ DJ Zinhle wrote in a blog post that the musician had been cheating on her with Bonang. Although they both initially denied the allegation‚ they have since been spotted together at various events. Recently, AKA was on the Morning Rush show on the Beat 99 FM with the OAPs Maria Okanrende and Olisa Adibua and he seemingly acknowledged the relationship. While he…
Looks like Jay Z has spoken… The rapper and business mogul’s first words since his wife, Beyoncé‘s narrations – or accusations – on her latest album ‘Lemonade’ is one that drips of dignity worthy of a boss. Rarely seen granting interviews and also ‘dead’ on social media, the major outlet one can seemingly catch Shawn Carter speak on pressing issues is on records. Apparently, Hov isn’t keen on waiting for the rumoured joint album with Beyonce to hit the airwaves before squeezing the juice from the lemonade. ‘You know you made it when the fact / Your marriage made it…
Over the past months, we’ve seen Justin Bieber ignore meet and greets, selfies, hugs with fans and any sort of photos. Now, adding to the growing list of ‘things not to do when you meet Justin’ is giving him a present as seen by this footage of him tossing a wrapped present out of his car window.
Chris Brown has been reported to have won his joint custody battle for his daughter, Royalty, with his baby mama, Nia Guzman. The singer was reportedly victorious in Court yesterday, May 24, 2016, after Guzman had filed a lawsuit against Brown to restrict his custody of their daughter over his alleged drug usage, as well as his affiliation with violent gangs. TMZ reports that Guzman’s lawsuit had stated that Brown was unfit to care for Royalty, without strict supervision. Guzman had been aiming for supervised visits, while requesting via another lawsuit that, her child support allowance be increased from $2,500…
Chris Brown’s baby mama, Nia Guzman, has now reacted to the singer’s victory which had gained him unsupervised custody of their daughter, Royalty. Following Brown’s victory in court yesterday, May 24, 2016, Guzman, has taken to her Instagram page, today, May 25, 2016, to set the record straight as to her reasons for filing the lawsuit in the first place. Guzman who had initially filed the lawsuit demanding supervised custody of Royalty whenever she was with her father due to his alleged drug usage and his affiliation to violent gangs, now claims that she had done all she had in…
Unarguably, one of the biggest reality TV family in the world, The Kardashians are reportedly set to take things to another level if this movie deal pulls through. News reports have revealed that the reality TV family are set to sign a $100 million deal for a feature movie of their own. The Sun reports that The Kardashian-Jenner clan have been reportedly been offered the whooping sum from a ‘top Hollywood studio’. Kim, Kourtney, Khloe Kardashian and Kylie, Kendall, as well as their momager, Kris Jenner, are reported to be in talks with the Hollywood execs about the possibility of…
Popular Nigerian singer, Sean Tizzle, real name Morihanfen Oluwaseun Oluwabamidele, was a guest on HFtv where he addressed some of the controversies he has recently been embroiled in. The ‘So le’ crooner talked about his controversial Omawunmi tweet of last year and addressed his skin bleaching claims. On the criticisms he received following his November 2015 tweet, where he said that Omawumi’s cover to Adele’s “Hello” was better, Sean Tizzle refuses to apologise for it. “It’s my own opinion which I have a right to,” he said. On the accusation that he bleaches, the ‘Like to party’ singer tried to…
“Where in the world is Wande Coal?” is a question of lot of music listeners ask these days. This is a strange question to ask considering the fact that Wande Coal dropped his second album in October 2015. The question about Wande Coal’s whereabouts is truly baffling. A few months after the release of his highly anticipated album Wande Coal has faded into the background. Once touted as the next big thing in Nigeria (and for a good minute he actually was) Wande Coal is swinging in between indifference and irrelevance. The frustrating thing about Wande Coal is that now…
Nigerian singer, Lynxxx in a latest Instagram post has revealed he kicks against women and artificial surgeries. According to the crooner, who shared a post yesterday, May 25, 2016, ‘plastic surgery is a nono’. According to his post, “Makeup is cool, a weave may look nice but the greatest transformation I have ever seen in a woman is allowing God transform her from the inside-out! Now she’s full of value, faith and purpose. Women in purpose, scare weak men away! Let God transform u!” Lynxxx has been dishing out relationship tips a lot these days. He has also been talking…
It took more than two seasons but Gareth Bale finally feels settled at Real Madrid and is dreaming of big things to come. The Wales international will play his second Champions League final with Real in three seasons in Milan on Saturday. Bale, who moved to Real from Tottenham in September 2013, lifted the European Cup in his first year with the Spanish giants. “I feel much more comfortable this year, it’s true,” Bale said to Marca newspaper. “You can notice that on the pitch. “I feel more integrated, I have more personal relationships with my teammates and that always…
Atletico will win, say most neutral coaches around Europe. Atletico deserve to win, several unbiased football players from around the globe. Football — that fair sport specialised in meting out justice — owes Atletico a Champions League title, say the most experienced soccer journalists. Atletico have defeated Barcelona and Bayern, which in itself should be enough to grant them the trophy, add many other neutrals — including, of course, the vast majority of Barcelona and Bayern fans. There are at least five ways in which Atletico can win, adds a knowledgeable blogger in this prestigious media outlet. Since the 2014…
The summer transfer window is often greeted with a mixture of excitement and trepidation, especially for clubs that have exceeded expectations. On the one hand, there is the enticing possibility that a group of new signings can cement the team’s new status and take them to a higher level. The flip side is the risk the side might lose the very players that got them there in the first place, as bigger outfits seek to poach their brightest talents. Tottenham fans are familiar with the issue, of course. In 2011 and 2012 it was Luka Modric as Chelsea and then…
With Jose Mourinho’s long-rumoured move to Manchester United close to completion, there are things that he must address immediately when he arrives. Here are five: 1. Attacking firepower The obvious area of weakness for United this season has been a lack of goals under Louis van Gaal, caused by their pedestrian style of possession football. It has led to a paltry tally of 49 goals from 38 league matches. Mourinho needs to shed his reputation for functionality and give a reminder of the goal-scoring feats of his more eye-catching teams at Chelsea (in the early days) and Real Madrid. The…
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez or Neymar aren’t going anywhere this summer, calling the exit of any of the three “impossible” on Wednesday. The trio, known collectively as “MSN,” led Barcelona to a domestic double of La Liga and Copa del Rey titles this campaign, after last season firing the Blaugrana to the Treble. Their success, however, has led to interest from other clubs — particularly for Neymar, whose contract renewal talks had been put on hold due to the Brazilian captain’s recent tax issues — with rumours circulating the club could not afford all…
AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi has confirmed that Mario Balotelli is on his way back to Liverpool having failed to earn a new contract with his club, while Alex, Philippe Mexes and Kevin-Prince Boateng will also be leaving the San Siro. Balotelli, 25, scored only one Serie A goal during a season-long loan deal with the Rossoneri and he has just been left out of the Italy squad for Euro 2016. His poor form has also convinced Milan not to make use of an option to buy which they had arranged as part of the loan deal with the Reds,…