Barcelona star Lionel Messi has expressed his admiration for English and Italian football but said he remains intent on finishing his top-level career at the Camp Nou. Argentina international Messi, 28, has repeatedly said he intends to play out his European career at Barca before returning to his homeland to play for Newell’s Old Boys. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner said there remains an outside chance he could play in the Premier League or Serie A at some stage but told Egyptian TV channel MBC that he has no plans to leave La Liga for the foreseeable future. “I like…
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Arsene Wenger insists he has “no doubt” he’ll still be at Arsenal next season and remains fully committed to the job despite the recent outpouring of criticism from fans. Wenger has been under heavy pressure after Arsenal fell 11 points behind Leicester in the Premier League title race and exited the Champions League and FA Cup this month. But he received public backing from minority owner Alisher Usmanov on Friday, and told beIN Sports on Monday that he has no plans to leave the London club after his 20th season in charge. Asked if he had any doubt he’ll be…
Thibaut Courtois has refused to rule out the prospect of leaving Chelsea after admitting he has been “changed” by their disappointing season. The Premier League champions are 10 points off the top four with eight games to play, having suffered elimination in both domestic cup competitions and the Champions League. Courtois’ contract at Stamford Bridge does not expire until 2019 but the Belgium international has suggested he could be forced to consider his future as a result of Chelsea’s barren campaign. When asked if he will stay beyond this season, he said: “I do not say yes, I do not…
England manager Roy Hodgson warned Wayne Rooney that the form of Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy has left his starting place for Euro 2016 in jeopardy. It seemed unfeasible that captain Rooney would not be in Hodgson’s first-choice XI as England ended qualifying with a perfect winning record, during which time the Manchester United striker became his country’s all-time leading scorer. But a knee injury has left Rooney sidelined since February, and Vardy and Kane have impressed for Leicester City and Tottenham in their battle for the Premier League title. The duo were on the scoresheet as England produced a…
Yohan Cabaye says France are motivated by the prospect of paying tribute to the victims of November’s terrorist attacks in Paris with victory at Euro 2016. A total of 130 people were killed when a series of coordinated attacks were carried out across the French capital on November 13, including outside the Stade de France where the national team were taking on Germany in a friendly. Cabaye came off the bench during that match and says the victims will not be far from the players’ minds during the tournament. “It was a very sad moment, very difficult,” he told the…
Captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, John Obi Mikel believes that Nigeria have to beat Egypt to qualify for the 2017 African Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles were held at home to a 1-1 draw by Egypt on Friday, March 25 to maintain a two point lead on the group. Etebo Oghenekaro scored Nigeria’s goal in the 60th minute strike before a 90th strike by Mohamed Salah ensured Egypt went home with a point. With Chad’s withdrawal from the qualification and the absence of Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme due to illness, Mikel says Nigeria face…
Real Madrid are not showing the love James Rodriguez needs to perform at his best, according to former Colombia international Faustino Asprilla. James, purchased from Monaco for €80million in 2014, enjoyed a fantastic first season with Madrid, scoring 17 goals and assisting 18 others in all competitions. A muscle tear in his thigh hampered the beginning of the 2015-16 season, with the 24-year-old failing to cement his place in the Madrid XI. However, Asprilla believes Madrid, under both Rafael Benitez and Zinedine Zidane, have failed to give the midfielder the attention he needs to get back to his best. “It’s…
Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez lauded Luis Suarez for his maturity as his side prepare for a World Cup qualifier against Peru. The Barcelona star marked his return to international football with the equaliser in Friday’s 2-2 draw against Brazil in Recife. Tabarez praised Suarez for growing up and believes the controversial moments that have blighted the 29-year-old’s career so far are behind him. “He is a player with great experience. Every time he comes here, he does it having overcome different and fresh challenges – at Nacional, at Groningen, at Ajax, at Liverpool and now at Barcelona,” he said. “Time…
Nigerian pop star, Davido was recently embroiled in a lot of drama with baby mama Sophia Momodu and her uncle, Publisher, Dele Momodu over the treatment of their child, Imade. And now the ‘Gobe’ crooner is praising Banky W and D’banj for having the ‘greatest pull out game’ ever. With stars like Wizkid, Olamide, Flavour and Ice Prince all having children outside wedlock, the baby daddy trend has become quite popular in Nigerian music industry. The father of one took to Twitter to respond to a tweet by a fan who wrote, ‘everyone has to agree that @iamdbanj and @BankyW…
Kim Kardashian made sure her youngest child – Saint West – wasn’t left behind when it came to the Kardashian-Jenners getting their Easter groove on. The 35-year-old reality star shared a picture of the 3-month-old old boy rocking a tiny pair of some mini gray Yeezys for the Kardashian family’s Easter gathering on March 27. Looks like little Saint is already groomed to become one fashionable baby! He might not be big enough to participate in an egg hunt just yet, but his Easter footwear certainly made it seem like he was ready for some Easter action! While little bro…
Born, Esegine Orezi Allen, March 28, 1986, Orezi is a Nigerian musician from Delta State who rose to prominence with his hit song “Rihanna” in 2013. Orezi was born in Owhelogbo, Isoko, Delta State and attended the Command Secondary School in Abakaliki before going on to the University of Lagos. He began his music career in early 2009 and has worked with several producers, including Kiddominat, Del B and Dokta Frabz. Orezi’s first musical release was “I No Fit Lie”. In 2010, Orezi released “High B.P”. In late 2010, he also released another single titled “Jamilaya”, featuring UK disk jockey…
Rihanna who is presently on tour for new album, ‘ANTI’, has been stunning in all her outfits, as seen in the photos from her New York performance. The pop singer flaunted her assets as she preformed at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City on Sunday, March 27, 2016, in her own unique way. Rihanna has made sure to thrill her fans both with her music and stunning sense of style, which always screams sexy. Although the tickets for her world tour had reportedly suffered poor sales, the ‘Work’ singer, isn’t letting that stop her or reduce her fervour.…
Eva Alordiah has revealed that she was involved in a car accident this afternoon, as she recounts her experience via her Instagram page. The rapper revealed that the car which she had been driving, belonging to her mum, had been bashed in the back bumper by a taxi driver, with the police having to intervene in the incident. Eva also took time out to thank God for saving her life as well as that of the cab driver, even though it had come after a very normal Nigerian reaction to a bashed car. Read her enlightening account below: “The accident…
Praiz has made his opinion on the seemingly new baby mama trend amongst celebrities, clear, as he vehemently rejects the idea. The singer made the revelation during a recent interview with the Nigerian Tribune, adding that he is in need of a wife, not a baby mama. During Praiz’s interview with Nigerian Tribune, when asked if there would be a release of any baby mama news anytime soon, the singer had been quick to reject it. “No! God forbid that. I beg. I reject it in Jesus name. I mean, I will like to settle down and I really look…
Prominent lawyer and human rights activist, Dr Tunji Braithwaite is dead. 82-year-old Braithwaite is said to have died today, March 28, 2016, according to The Nation. He reportedly passed away at St Nicholas Hospital in Lagos after a brief illness. Before his death, Braithwaite had criticized former leaders, Olusegun Obasanjo and Ibrahim Babangida for making corruption attractive to state governors in the country. “Obasanjo is not saying anything original because when he assumed office in 1999, I warned that the military constitution would make the governors emperors,” he said during an interview with Punch on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 after…
Presidential media aide, Garba Shehu has said that the Muhammadu Buhari administration has recovered some funds looted from Nigeria’s coffers. Shehu however added that details of the funds recovered could not be made public yet. “I am aware that there is an account with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) where some of these funds are being kept and are evidence for a judge to see,” Shehu said on Sunday, March 27, 2016, according to The Nation. “It is not for public display. I think that is the challenge we have at the moment,” he added. Shehu also revealed that…
Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo is currently visiting Maiduguri. Obasanjo arrived in the Borno State capital today, March 28, 2016, and is expected to spend two days there. He was received upon arrival by Governor Kashim Shettima and other officials.
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, has again been summoned by the Senate. Kachikwu was summoned on Monday, March 28, 2016, and expected to appear before the Senate tomorrow, March 29, to explain the cause of the lingering fuel scarcity across the country. The Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) summoned the minister after carrying out on-the-spot assessment of the fuel situation in major filling stations within the nation’s capital. Report said members of the committee were confronted with long queues of vehicles at many filling stations despite the fact that the operators were not dispensing the…
Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has said that mere apologies from President Muhammadu Buhari are not enough to address Nigeria’s problems. Fayose made the comment via a statement released by his media aide, Idowu Adelusi on Sunday, March 27, 2016. It reads: “This is a moment of truth. I commend the President for being bold enough to apologise for his lapses. He has come out to admit and accept that criticism is part of democracy. He can do whatever he likes, but it must be within the ambit of the law.” “The President has swallowed his pride by admitting that…
Mariah Carey is set to offer her fans an up-close and-personal look at her life through an upcoming eight-part docu series “Mariah’s World.” The series which would air on E!, would offer fans access into the singer’s lifestyle as she kicks off her “Sweet Sweet Fantasy” tour in USA, Europe and Africa, and plan her upcoming wedding to Australian business mogul James Packer. “I’m excited to bring my fans into my life for the next journey I’m about to embark on. I’m already having so much fun with this documentary and I know you will too. There is nothing like…