Everton FC manager Roberto Martinez has said he hopes defender Ramiro Funes Mori comes through Argentina’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Colombia uninjured. The Spaniard has three experienced centre-backs in his squad, but with captain Phil Jagielka ruled out till December, an injury to Funes Mori will dampen Everton’s chances of ending their run of eight games in a row without a clean sheet. Jagielka injured his knee in the 2-1 loss to Arsenal on October 24 and Funes Mori, signed from River Plate for a reported 9.5 million pounds ($14.5 million) in the close season, has played…
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Top English soccer club Manchester United posted a 39 percent rise in first-quarter revenue due to its participation in the lucrative UCL tournament this season and sponsorship deals signed during the quarter. United, currently sit fourth in the English Premier League, failed to qualify for last season’s Champions League, Europe’s top club competition, after finishing seventh in the EPL in 2013/14. The club, owned by the American Glazer family, said total revenue rose to 123.6 million pounds ($187.60 million) in the three months to September 30, from 88.7 million pounds a year earlier. The company’s adjusted core earnings almost doubled…
What is good for the goose is good for the gander they say. As Sergio Aguero eyes return against Liverpool so also is Liverpool midfielder James Milner setting his sights on returning to action in time for the Premier League clash away at former club Manchester City on November 21. Milner not fit enough for the England squad for the upcoming friendlies against Spain and France after picking up a hamstring injury in Liverpool’s Europa League win over Rubin Kazan last week. The 29-year-old missed Liverpool’s 2-1 Premier League defeat by Crystal Palace on Sunday, their first loss under manager…
As the Super Eagles begin their 2018 World Cup qualification campaign in Swaziland this weekend, Olympiakos forward Brown Ideye said how missing out on the last world cup in Brazil affected him. “For sometime I could not sleep. My wife helped me a lot by always telling me that greater things are in store for me in the future”. Ideye was one of the regulars for the then coach Stephen Keshi team that won the AFCON in 2013. He also featured regularly through the world cup qualifiers so it was surprise he was not named in the 23 man squad…
SThe Super Eagles of Nigeria and their Swaziland counterparts played out a barren draw in a 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifying match at the Somhlolo National Stadium in Lobamba yesterday. Nigeria head coach Sunday Oliseh this time opted for a centre-back pairing of Efe Ambrose and Godfrey Oboabona with Shehu Abdullahi and Elderson Echiejile playing as right and leftback respectively. The Super Eagles from the outset pressed high up against the King’s Shield of Swaziland but lacked the sharpness to open up the defence of Harris Bulunga’s men. Tony Tsabedze was clearly the man pulling the strings for the King’s…
When asked if the 30-year-old and the Three Lions record scorer with 50 strikes was still the country’s best hitman. Jones said: “We have a lot of good strikers. You cannot pinpoint a specific striker as who is the best, but he is up there.” Jones did add: “There has been a lot of speculation about him but he is Manchester United’s captain, England’s captain, the all-time scoring record holder and it speaks for itself. “He is tough in training. Wayne is Wayne. He is a finisher, talker, scorer, leader and is aggressive. You need those players in your team.” With…
Just about one week after her wedding with MMMG boss, Ubi Franklin, Nollywood actress, Lilian Esoro has returned to work…. The ‘Clinic Matters actress, days ago joined the cast of Uche Jombo’s upcoming movie, ‘Lost in Us’. The movie, which also stars Tope Tedela, Mary Lazarus, Desmond Elliot and many others, is being directed by Uche Jombo….
Popular Nigerian cinematographer, Clarence Peters will finally be premiering his debut film, HEX on Thursday, November 11. The movie unveiling comes up at the ongoing Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) in Lagos. HEX, a 24 minutes film stars Nancy Isime, Roselie Afije, Kunle Remi, Scarlet Shotade and Ayoola…
Popular Nollywood actress, Ayo Adesanya has returned to her blonde style, 2 years after she first rocked the hair. The mother of one, who was once married to movie producer, Goriola Hassan unveiled the new blonde hair recently, as she joined the cast of an upcoming Yoruba movie.
sWhen Africans thought he was done with the winning awards, Tanzanian star, Diamond Platnumz has stolen the attention of the media once again, but this time he signed a lucrative deal with MultiChoice digital satellite service, DStv. Diamond was unveiled in his home country, Tanzania as the official brand ambassador for DStv in a deal that will not only pay him well but also guarantee a huge platform for his career. If you recall sometime in September 2015, his newborn daughter bagged an endorsement deal worth millions at the unveiling of her face after 40 days of birth. Well, Diamond’s…
Weird Nigerian media personality, Denrele Edun will be hosting the red carpet session at All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2015 this Sunday in Lagos… Derenle will cohost alongside Beat Fm OAP, Maria Okan and Cameroonian communications expert, Estelle Ahonda…. The award proper will be hosted by Kenyan media personality, DNG and Ivorien actress, Aurelle Eliam. AFRIMA comes up this Sunday at the Eko Hotel & Suites….
Ms Carneiro, who is suing Chelsea and team manager Jose Mourinho for constructive dismissal, looked radiant in a sleeveless wedding dress with lace detailing and a train. The 42-year-old Gibraltar-born sports physician carried a bouquet of white roses and wore her hair in a classic bridal up-do with a long veil. As the couple left the church, Mr De Carteret, whose mint-green waistcoat matched the dresses of Ms Carneiro’s bridesmaids, could not keep his eyes off his stunning bride. Both Mr and Mrs beamed as they exited the St Patrick’s Church, in London’s Soho after the private service, and kissed…
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero believes he will be fit to return after the international break, targetting Liverpool as his comeback game from injury. Aguero has been out since early October with a hamstring injury sustained while playing for Argentina. “I don’t think I’m too far away now,” Aguero told City’s website (www.mcfc.com). “Physically, I feel good and I’ve kept as fit as I can during my layoff. “I still need to work hard for another week and if not this week, then maybe next, I hope to start training with the rest of the lads and so my target…
Sergio Aguero may be stuck out of the field nursing an injury but it doesn’t seem to have affected his mood as the Argentine dazzled for the cameras while he signed Manchester City shirts for fans. The 27-year-old, who has not played for the Premier League leaders since scoring five past Newcastle at the start of October, was putting his signature on No 16 replica tops bought by supporters before Aguero changed his number at the start of the season. The former Atletico Madrid forward was due to wear No 16 again this season before the club loaned striker Edin Dzeko…
Memphis Depay has fired back at his critics, telling the world he is working hard to rediscover his best form after being benched from Manchester United’s first team by manager Louis van Gaal. Memphis joined United in June from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven after finishing the season as the Dutch league’s top scorer with 22 goals. He had a promising start to life at Old Trafford, making 13 appearances in a row, but his performances deteriorated until he was substituted at halftime during the 3-0 defeat by Arsenal in the Premier League on October 4. The 21-year-old has not played…
Antonio Valencia underwent an operation on a foot injury he suffered in last month’s derby against Manchester City. The 30-year-old posted a picture on social media from his hospital bed to say the surgery had gone well and he will now start a rehabilitation process However, United’s Ecuadorian international faces a five month absence before he can return to Louis van Gaal’s squad. Valencia had just ousted summer arrival Matteo Darmian as Louis van Gaal’s first-choice right-back but the Italian now faces competition from makeshift defender Ashley Young. In Valencia’s absence, both Darmian and Young have started two games apiece at…
Will Cristiano Ronaldo ever re-join his former club Manchester United? The Real Madrid leged, currently under contract until 2018, has been continuously rumoured with returning to Manchester since his famous move to Spain in 2009. Speaking to Mark Chapman, European football journalist Graham Hunter believes there is a greater chance of Ronaldo joining Ligue 1 side Paris St Germain, if he ever decides to leave Madrid. “The Manchester United that Cristiano Ronaldo fell in love with has completely gone” claimed Graham. “Cristiano’s time of being in the elite 3, 4, 5 in the world is dwindling. He will need to…
Memphis Depay has admitted his poor form since he joined Manchester United — but insisted his gain in weight is not because he is unfit. The Dutchman began 12 of United’s first 13 games after his £25 million move from PSV Eindhoven but has started just one of the last six. And the winger admitted he has struggled of late, telling NOS: “I think lots of things changed. I’m in a new club right now, it’s a different level. Such things are playing a big role and you’re trying to find your way. “It was a bit easy at the…
Romero – who penned a three year deal with Mufc last summe admits he knew he faced a tough task to become No.1 before signing. “I don’t think too much in the future I prefer to live what is going on every day. In football you never know what could happen. Today you play, tomorrow you don’t.”What I know is that you always have to be ready for when the chance comes. Nobody is the owner of any position in football.”I am happy at Manchester United. I am at one of the most important English teams and one of the…
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has called out Bastian Schweinsteiger as the leader of the Red Devils following his arrival from Bayern Munich this summer. The Dutch manager believes that the World Cup winner brings massive composure to the team, which has a good balance between youth and experience. The former Bayern manager revealed that it was one of the reasons he signed such an experienced player, who has been playing at the top level for over a decade, winning the Bundesliga, the Champions League and most recently the World Cup. The manager has revealed that he is also…