Xabi Alonso is not to blame for Real Madrid’s struggles this season, Karim Benzema has said. He recently pointed the finger at the club’s players, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he believes Real Madrid would be playing better this season if the players had a better connection, unlike the current setup, with footballers who are displaying their own personality and characteristics. Benzema added that it is very obvious that the present team is filled with players who do not even communicate with one another. His words, “What they’re lacking is simply a connection. Between [Kylian] Mbappé, Vinícius…
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Nollywood filmmaker Funke Akindele has urged fans to stop recording and sharing scenes from her new movie, “Behind The Scenes.” She recently warned that piracy could hurt the project, and fans have been reacting. According to her, after seeing clips from cinema screenings circulating online, particularly from the United Kingdom, she can only stress that recording or posting any part of the film amounts to piracy. Funke added that she spent more than a billion naira on that project, and she does not want to run into debt. Her words, “Please don’t record, we spent over a billion on that…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said that he recently endured the worst 48 hours since he moved to Stamford Bridge. This comes after Saturday’s Premier League win over Everton, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he had a terrible last 48 hours at the club because he did not feel the support of the manager and the team, even though he still loves the supporters. Maresca added that he was particularly pleased with Gusto’s performance after a very complicated week for the Blues. His words “This is the reason why I praise the players because with so many…
Nollywood actor Daniel Etim Effiong has opened up about the controversy that followed the streaming of his movie “The Herd” on Netflix. He recently shared that he only wanted to tell an impactful and heartfelt story, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even though the film’s teaser, which showed herders crossing a road with cattle, was interpreted as a jab at Fulani communities, he actually consulted widely with Fulani people and Muslims before production. Daniel added that the script was written by Lani Asiadi without targeting any particular ethnic group. His words, “I didn’t anticipate the backlash. I…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has said that his team needs an Old Trafford win against Bournemouth on Monday. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Bournemouth is a top football team with a brilliant manager, so he is expecting a very tough match at home. Amorim added that Iraola definitely deserves a lot of praise for improving his players on and off the pitch. His words, “I think it’s a top team, top manager with a special player. I don’t look to the results. I look at the…
Nollywood actor IK Ogbonna has reassured fans that his colleague Alex Ekubo is in excellent health. This comes despite Ekubo’s extended silence on social media, and fans have been reacting. According to him, there is nothing wrong with Alex Ekubo health–wise, and he only took a break from the spotlight to focus on himself. IK added that the actor has been fully focused on personal projects and family time during his break. His words, “Alex is very okay. He is in good health and there is nothing wrong with him. He is just taking a leave because sometimes, people want…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has played down suggestions that Mohamed Salah has played his final game for the club. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he has no issue to resolve with the Egypt forward henceforth, and the only reason he was out of the squad against AC Milan was his explosive interview. Slot added that Salah performed very well vs Brighton, and he expects more from him after his return from AFCON. His words, “The reason he wasn’t in Milan was his interview and everybody has a…
Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola has urged practitioners to embrace higher standards and stronger structures. She recently had her say at her event, organized to bring some of the movie industry’s leading figures together at a thought-provoking colloquium and end-of-year soirée held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja. According to her, if Nollywood must attract serious global and local investment, actors and filmmakers must recognise the weight of their influence. Wumi added that the reality is that children trust entertainers more than they trust their own parents nowadays. Her words, “Character is different from integrity. People may judge me by the…
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has hailed Marcus Rashford’s professionalism and attitude. This comes as the England forward is finding himself starting fewer matches following the return of Raphinha to full fitness. According to him, Rashford has been a perfect professional behind the scenes, and he appreciates his positive response to competition within a title-chasing squad. Flick added that even though the most important thing to him will always be the team, he is so pleased to have Rashford around. His words, “I try to speak to every player when they are not selected, and the last time I checked with…
Popular singer Fola has shared how he started from humble beginnings. He recently revealed how he worked in his father’s betting shop before making his mark in the music industry. According to him, his love for music actually began in high school, where he played in a band, but he lacked the resources to pursue it professionally. Fola added that he eventually met Bella Shmurda through Mohbad, and the meeting led to an informal collaboration in 2022 that birthed his career. His words, “I started making music in high school, not professionally, but I had a band I was playing…
Manchester United forward Amad Diallo is a worry for the club, Paul Parker has said. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even though there have been good bits with Amad playing as a wing-back, a player like Munoz will still offer more on a regular basis, attacking-wise and defensively. Diallo added that Dorgu often looks like a rabbit in headlights when it comes to defending. His words, “You look at it and it isn’t about one player with Manchester United. You are, in my opinion, looking across the…
Davido’s babymama, Sophia Momodu, has issued a public service announcement to those inviting her daughter to kids’ parties. She recently had her say via her social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to her, anyone asking her daughter to a kids’ party or playdate without allowing a nanny or parents to come along wouldn’t see Imade. Sophia added that they should not waste their time inviting her daughter because she would not show up. Her words, “PSA: Any kiddies party or play date, etc, that I see “no nanny” or “no parents” etc allowed on the invite. Don’t…
Bayern Munich legend Oliver Kahn has delivered a damning verdict on Xabi Alonso’s tumultuous start at Real Madrid. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the Spaniard’s tactical obsession definitely clashes with the club’s DNA, so his inevitable struggles are down to his philosophy being fundamentally incompatible with the Galactico culture. Kahn added that Real Madrid players have always enjoyed freedom and individuality, so they will never thrive when forced to adapt to systems. His words, “It is no surprise because his idea does not fit Real Madrid. The…
Popular Grammy-winning singer Wizkid has hailed his colleague Asake. He recently lauded his exceptional vocal abilities, and fans have been reacting. According to him, while “Omo Ope” was the song that caught his attention from the former YBNL signee, “Remember” is his favourite Asake track yet. Expressing his admiration for the singer’s talent, Wizkid added that Asaka is a blessing to African music. His words, “Omo Ope made me an Asake fan from the first listen. But my favourite Asake song is ‘Remember’, I think you have to play that one on my wedding day. It is an amazing record.…
Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus has admitted that he suffered nearly a year of self-doubt after his latest ACL injury. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, being out for 11 long months was extremely challenging for him mentally and physically, but he believes he can return from his injury nightmare better than ever. Jesus added that he feels he can make a big difference to Arteta’s title-chasing side this season. His words, “It was 11 months, 11 months of doubting yourself. My first thoughts were like, why? You always…
Popular singer 2face Idibia might be facing legal action very soon. This comes after a court paper surfaced online, and fans have been reacting. According to a post shared by blogger Cutis Julss, the lawyer representing 2baba is set to take him to court if he refuses to pay the N7 million legal fee he allegedly owes the woman. The court paper stated that the music star and his wife, Natasha Idibia, rented an apartment worth N40 million in Abuja, and he’ll be dragged to court if he refuses to pay the legal fee after 7 days. WOW. Innocent Ujah…
Club legend and popular pundit Jamie Carragher has blasted Liverpool’s online fans. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, LFC’s online fans are clearly disconnected because they have refused to see the bigger picture when it comes to Mohamed Salah’s explosive outburst against the club. He added that those who dedicate their life to supporting the team will always side with a title-winning manager during any dispute with a disgruntled footballer, regardless of the status the player enjoys. His words, “In a choice between a title-winning Anfield manager and…
Popular chess player Tunde Onakoya has opened up on what he considers the greatest regrets of his life. The Guinness World Record holder recently had his say on his X handle, and fans have been reacting. According to him, allowing his teachers in secondary school convince him that the art department was for dullards while the science department was for the smart children is his biggest regret ever. Onakoya added that the stereotype cuts deep into the decisions of children regarding career choices, and that should not be the case. His words, “One of my greatest regrets in life was…
Bayern Munich legend Didi Hamann has delivered a damning verdict on Xabi Alonso’s tumultuous start at Real Madrid. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the Real Madrid players are now untrainable after Vinicius Jr was allowed to undermine the manager’s authority. Didi added that the club’s decision to boycott the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony because of Vini automatically shifted the power dynamic towards the players. His words, “The decline began with the FIFA Ballon d’Or, when Vini Jr. and the whole club boycotted the event. That gave Vini…
Popular disc jockey DJ Xclusive has reacted to a close friend who recently returned from the UK, sounding completely different. He left fans laughing after sharing his confusion over the sudden change, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he does not understand how his friend who has been abroad for just two years somehow came back with a full British accent. DJ Xclusive added that he no longer knows which accent to use when they talk because the whole thing has left him weak. WOW.