ROMA EYE SOLDADO AND ADEBAYOR
Roma are eyeing a move for either Roberto Soldado or Emmanuel Adebayoras they seek to replace Mattia Destro who has left for AC Milan, the Evening Standard are reporting.
Saturday 31 January 2015
MAN UNITED TARGET DRAGOVIC IN INTER TALKS
MAN UNITED TARGET DRAGOVIC IN INTER TALKS
The Daily Star reported last night that Manchester United target Aleksandar Dragovic is in talks with Inter. The Dynamo Kiev defender has attracted interest from Louis van Gaal's side but is now closing in on a move to Serie A.
The Daily Star reported last night that Manchester United target Aleksandar Dragovic is in talks with Inter. The Dynamo Kiev defender has attracted interest from Louis van Gaal's side but is now closing in on a move to Serie A.
Cuadrado to Chelsea, Man Utd update, Roma eye Soldado - Transfer Window LIVE
Cuadrado to Chelsea, Man Utd update, Roma eye Soldado - Transfer Window LIVE
Chelsea 1-1 Manchester City: Silva salvages a point for the champions
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Manuel Pellegrini had the Spaniard to thank for pulling his side back into it after cancelling out Loic Remy's opener as Frank Lampard made an emotional return to Stamford Bridge
Champions Manchester City failed to make inroads into Chelsea's five-point lead as the Premier League's top two shared an absorbing 1-1 draw.
Jose Mourinho continued his tempestuous relationship with the media by shunning a pre-match interview with Sky Sports – apparently angered by both a £25,000 fine for comments about referees and Diego Costa's retrospective ban for a stamp on Emre Can during the League Cup semi-final second leg this week.
That indiscretion earned the Spain striker a three-match suspension, but the man to benefit from Costa's absence - recalled striker Loic Remy - took centre stage at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
He gave the hosts a 41st-minute lead, before a rare mistake from Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois allowed David Silva to equalise in the final minute of the first half.
Although Manuel Pellegrini's team controlled much of the second period, their winless league run extended to three matches.
City overhauled deficits in late runs to the Premier League crown in 2012 and 2014, and a similar effort may now be required, as Mourinho’s men remain in the driving seat with 15 games remaining.
Aside from Costa's absence, Ramires came into the Chelsea midfield as Cesc Fabregas missed out with hamstring injury, while Bacary Sagna was a surprise inclusion at right-back ahead of Pablo Zabaleta for Manchester City.
The visitors started sharply, as Courtois beat away a stinging shot from Jesus Navas inside the first 20 seconds and Fernandinho had a low, angled drive deflected wide.
James Milner was alert to disposes Chelsea right-back Branislav Ivanovic in the 24th minute and play the ball into Sergio Aguero, but Kurt Zouma forced City's top scorer to shoot from an acute angle and Courtois saved comfortably.
Courtois' opposite number, Joe Hart, made his first save of the match from an Oscar effort after an error by Vincent Kompany let Remy escape down the left flank.
John Terry then joined fellow captain Kompany in having an error go unpunished - Aguero pulling a shot wastefully wide after the former England man had missed his kick from a 32nd-minute punt down field.
That was a chance the Argentina striker would regret 10 minutes later, as Eden Hazard brilliantly steered Ivanovic's flighted pass back across goal for Remy to convert.
City's response was immediate, as Courtois fumbled a searching Navas cross, Aguero smashed the loose ball back towards goal and Silva prodded home.
Frank Lampard enjoyed warm applause on his return to Stamford Bridge while warming up with the City substitutes, as his colleagues on the field enjoyed an encouraging start the second half.
Silva and Navas combined on the right flank for Fernandinho to plant a header into the turf - Courtois turning the bouncing ball over.
Milner then looped a headed attempt onto the roof of the net, the impressive Navas again supplying the ammunition, and City's control increased as Chelsea's midweek League Cup exertions began to tell.
Lampard finally made a 76th-minute introduction as City attempted a late assault.
However, with Mourinho increasingly animated on the touchline, his side displayed steely resilience in keeping with their manager’s siege mentality, as they closed out what could prove a vital point in the title race.
Neymar will struggle to emulate Messi - Luis Enrique
NBy Miles Chambers
The Brazilian has shone in his second season at Camp Nou, but according to his coach faces an almost impossible task in matching the feats of his team-mate
Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique says Neymar will struggle to ever replicate Lionel Messi'sachievements at the club.
The Brazil captain, 22, has shone for the Catalans this season with 21 goals in all competitions in his second campaign at the club after joining from Santos in the summer of 2013.
That form that has already seen him mentioned as a possible early contender for the 2015 Ballon d'Or, but Luis Enrique feels Messi has set an almost impossibly high bar to for him surpass at Camp Nou.
"Neymar is with the right team to become an important figure," said the Barca coach. "He is a unique and special player. We could see that when he was playing in Brazil.
"He is in the best team to do it [reach his potential], and we would like him to became an important figure.
"I cannot predict if we will be better than others in the future.
"Messi has set the bar so high with all that he has done, all that he is still doing and all that he will continue to do, and now he is the number one. But we will see in the future."
see what governor fashola did at the Lagos apc rally
The drama at a APC presidential rally held in Lagos will not be forgotten in a hurry.
As tension mounts before the 2015 presidential elections, the razzmatazz of the build-up will continue to be talked about even after the elections proper.
A mammoth crowd on hand in Lagos to welcome the APC candidates, General Muhammadu Buhari and Professor Yemi Osinbajo, would never have foreseen the irregularities the events that would follow.
First it was the Osun state governor, Rauf Argebesola, who stunned the crowd when he sat on a moving campaign bus to throw cash and recharge cards to his supporters, then came the turn of Lagos governor, Babatunde Fashola, who left the crowd amazed at his great dance skills.
This picture below shows Governor Fashola practising the widely popular shoki dance?
What do you think about this?
Meanwhile, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.), on Friday at the APC presidential campaign rally at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, said his priority if elected would be fighting insecurity in the country.
Pres. Jonathan getting his makeup done before TV interview
Pres. Jonathan getting his makeup done before TV interview
Psquare, Flavour & Fally Ipupa Pose For Photos
Psquare, Flavour & Fally Ipupa Pose For Photos
These guys are really hot! Psquare, Flavour & Fally Ipupa posed for these photos today! I hope they are working on a collabo…
MI Opens Up On His Relationship With Kelly Hansome & Olamide
MI Opens Up On His Relationship With Kelly Hansome & Olamide
Music artsiste, MI has responded to his supposed beef with Kelly Hansome and Olamide. Here’s what told Saturday Beats. Read excerpts below:“I read the article but I don’t think that is exactly what he was saying. I understand that it is all about publicity but there are some comments that do not need response. Of course, Kelly Hansome and I have met, we have spoken and we have a cordial relationship. If Kelly Hansome said he made MI, I don’t think it is something I need to respond to. I think MI’s success is self-evident and that is the truth.”
MI refuted claims that he had a beef with Olamide. He said…
“I am a huge fan of Olamide; people do not realise how much I appreciate what he is doing right now. He is not alone because there are other indigenous rap artistes like Reminisce and their music is amazing. What they are doing has never been done before apart from that of the late Da Grin. They should be supported. However, I have no problem with Olamide. We see each other and we are friendly towards each other but I will not say that we are close friends. I am happy about his success. He is even on my album and we do not have any form of beef.”
Nigerian army relocates over 200 female soldiers from Maiduguri in anticipation of Boko Haram attack
Nigerian army relocates over 200 female soldiers from Maiduguri in anticipation of Boko Haram attack
The sources said there was heightened apprehension about an impending attack, hence the decision to reassign female soldiers to Nigeria’s capital. The military action also stemmed from the death of five female soldiers and the abduction of another four by Boko Haram militants when they attacked a military base in Baga a few weeks ago.
Following recent intelligence indicating that Boko Haram militants were strategizing on a fierce offensive to capture Maiduguri before the February 14 elections, the army moved more than 70 female soldiers last week.
One of our sources revealed that 146 more female soldiers had been moved to Maiduguri airport, where they are awaiting airlift to Abuja. The source said that all the female soldiers were supposed to have left by 10 a.m. on Thursday, but added that the military did not have a large enough aircraft to take their entire luggage.
The security sources also told SaharaReporters that Maimalari Barracks, home to the 7th Division of the Nigerian Army, is the only military base left standing in Borno State. Maimalari was described as the only military formation capable of withstanding a major attack from Boko Haram militants. One source said that Nigerian military intelligence had received information that Islamist militants were regrouping in areas around Maiduguri in preparation for a major offensive against the city.
The Islamist fighters’ attempt to take over the state capital last week was foiled, with Nigerian troops and civilian vigilante members collaborating to kill more than 100 terrorists. However, the militants successfully overran Monguno Barrack, killing and injuring many soldiers.
Olamide welcome to thebotanical son
Olamide Welcomes Baby Boy
Popular rapper, Olamide just welcomed a son with his longtime girlfriend, Aisha. Big congrats to them! The baby arrived yesterday Friday, January 30, 2015 at St Ives Hospital, Ikeja. Here’s what he posted:
@kingbaddo: “Mercy said no, never gonna let you go . Never gonna let you walk away, You don’t have to be afraid , mercy said no �� . Got you boy✌️ New signee #YBNL “Batifeori Maximiliano Adedeji””
Photos: Mercy Johnson And Daughter Go For A Swim
Mercy Johnson shared these photos of her and her daughter, Purity swimming. According to Mercy, this is her way of losing baby weight.
Amber Rose Has Arrived Lagos
Popular American model/video vixen, Amber Rose is currently in Lagos, Nigeria for D’Banj’s 10th anniversary celebration kick off party happening tonight at Ocean View. She landed the Murtala Mohammed International Airport this afternoon. See more photos below:
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