Nigeria-born British boxer, Anthony Joshua sent a message to the President-Elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The boxer made a video to wish the former governor of Lagos State, a happy birthday and wished him the very best as he celebrated his 71t birthday.
Asiwaju, I want to wish you a happy birthday. Thank you so much for all you do for us. Happy Birthday enjoy your day, I wish you good health, long life, and many more birthdays, and my blessing to you, your family, and your kids.
Joshua will return to boxing for the first time in a while on Saturday, April 1st, 2023 when he takes on Jermaine Franklin this Saturday at the 02 Arena. He will be looking to bounce back from his losses to Oleksandr Usyk.
Marcus Rashford has responded to claims of him demanding 500,000 pounds from Manchester United in new contract talks.
Amidst talks of Manchester United preparing a new contract for their in-form star player Marcus Rashford, rumours and speculations have surfaced about the England star's request from the club. This prompted Marcus Rashford to directly respond to claims and allegations of him demanding 500,000 pounds per week from the Red Devils to remain at the club.
Marcus Rashford, whose contract expires at the end of the 2022/2023 season, revealed that it was a baseless rumour that he was demanding 500,000 pounds from Manchester United.
The football star took to his social media handles to deny the reports, and he stated that:
Just before this one starts to do the rounds! It's complete nonsense. The club and make self [sic] have been respectful to one another, and that's how it will remain. My focus is purely on finishing as well as possible in the league and winning trophies."
Popular American rapper Wale has reacted to Odumodublvck's chart-topping hit, Declan Rice.
Popular and multiple award-winning rapper, Wale has joined the long list of celebrities that have reacted to the song currently making waves at the moment, Declan Rice by Odumodublvck. Wale took to his social media platform to share a video of him watching the visualizer to the song, which currently holds the number one position on digital streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.
Odumodublvck was also recognized by Wizkid and Davido and the rapper could not keep mute as to how huge the support of two of the biggest artists in Africa was to him.
"Mansa Musa Money" is the closing track on Shatta Wale's newly released album, MAALI, he featured Vybz Kartel on this track, read the song's lyrics below.
MAALI Album Cover
Shatta Wale & Vybe Kartel - Mansa Musa Money Lyrics
Intro: Shatta Wale & Vybz Kartel One Black one Africa Our World lack it like Atica (Ghana Gaza) Yuh, get di money full ah pocket yah Shatta stand strong real warrior Paa paa paa paa
Verse 1: Vybz Kartel & Shatta Wale Born as a legend like di Fifa player Diego Maradona Like messi when him win the ballon'dor yah Mi nuh speak spanish but mi have a spanish gyal name Bona Mi get the french one Nichola See how di ting get sick and docta even cyaan find mi folder Dem seh wi nuh guh mek it but di blessings still a shower Inna dancehall man a shareholder Run every riddim like man a bipolar Skate through the moon like a rocket Cyaan tek eh power from eh set inna di socket Addi seh, Shatta secure the wallet Never pop money cah di lyrics a di tablet Fi aim pon di p**sy memba mi nuh miss target Tell di hater'dem wi ave di money and di asset Shatta movement and Gaza link up (And Gaza link up, and gaza link up) Wul on now
Chorus: Vybz Kartel & Shatta Wale Make money like dat, pile up eh dollars don't spend it like that World Boss Memba inna inna Africa wi ave di Gold and Diamond wi rich as f**k Mansa Musa money Mansa Musa money (Wah) Mansa Musa money Mansa Musa money (Yeah) Mansa Musa money Mansa Musa money Four hundred million mi wan (Four hundred million mi wan)
Verse 2: Vybz Kartel Come from Jamaica but mi feel seh, Africa foreva Rome country di wull a wi a bredda Rise and fall wi a duh dat togetha but wi bad suh wi stand strong inna any weather Hot gyal buss a whine tek di cheddar Big batty small waist o ye gyal Pretty rose petal yuh a Queen any weh gyal Wifey material ring gold medal Act like Kumasi, Seconding Sunyani Any weh mi guh di African gyal a call mi Real Empress har body neva crawny Gad bless yuh breast gad bless yuh punany Every man be a man not a boy not a toy Live yuh life full ah joy keep it real nuh mckoy Every medal wi lloy ye wi rise dem annoy Pretty shy love Amoy push it in shi seh (wooo)
Chorus: Vybz Kartel & Shatta Wale Make money like dat, pile up eh dollars don't spend it like that World Boss Memba inna inna Africa wi ave di Gold and Diamond wi rich as f**k Mansa Musa money Mansa Musa money (Wah) Mansa Musa money Mansa Musa money (Yeah) Mansa Musa money Mansa Musa money Four hundred million mi wan (Four hundred million mi wan)
Verse 3: Shatta Wale Mi need di money like how mi need God inna mi life Cash weh mi want mi seh big a than the sky May Weather money like a champion fighta Run dis money like Usain Bolt Jamaica Pile a money like Pablo Escobar Wealthy like how Otumfuo the king of Ashanti Control the place like Gaddafi Money inna di bank money inna di car money inna yard
Chorus: Vybz Kartel & Shatta Wale Make money like dat, pile up eh dollars don't spend it like that World Boss Memba inna inna Africa wi ave di Gold and Diamond wi rich as f**k Mansa Musa money Mansa Musa money (Wah) Mansa Musa money Mansa Musa money (Yeah) Mansa Musa money Mansa Musa money Four hundred million mi wan (Four hundred million mi wan)
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The twelfth track on 6LACK's "Since I Have A Lover" album is titled "B4L," check out the song's lyrics below and sing along.
Since I Have A Lover Album Cover
6LACK - B4L Lyrics
Verse 1: 6LACK You give me a vibe, I'm creeping right in Just started, but over being the nice friend Say you need someone you can confide in Let's confide in the middle of the night then You can smoke all my weed Enhance my high, you can share all your dreams, yeah But this ain't what you had with that other nigga Trip up, I send you back to that other nigga
Refrain: 6LACK Something in the sky, what is that? Is it you? Looking like a star, I'ma blast through the roof Acting like a teacher, you gon' ask when it's due Crash, put it back, do it two times (Yeah)
Verse 2: 6LACK Make me wanna write a letter, spilling all my feelings I know you know wе both need a little more healing Thinking 'bout making good lovе to my friend Mm, get in
Chorus: 6LACK Rolling, smoking, thinking we can Start off just friends, tie up loose ends, oh Grow into some shit we never thought about Best friend lover, yeah, you brought it out, yeah, hmm That's right, yeah
Refrain: 6LACK Something in the sky, what is that? Is it you? Looking like a star, I'ma blast through the roof Acting like a teacher, you gon' ask when it's due Crash, put it back, do it two times (Yeah)
Verse 3: 6LACK Lead with respect, gotta serve and protect Get the chance to cuff, I'ma make the arrest Thinking 'bout making good love to my friend Mm, get in
Chorus: 6LACK Rolling, smoking, thinking we can Start off just friends, tie up loose ends, oh Grow into some shit we never thought about Best friend lover, yeah, you brought it out
Verse 4: 6LACK When I was a lil' broke, you were there Went through a breakup, you were there Even when a nigga cut the hair Been trill, I'ma put it in the air Think I gotta smoke one for my round If it's up, you'll be sure to hold me down (I know you gon' hold me down, yeah-yeah) (Oh-oh) Tell me, what am I to do without my best friend? Look how I stepped up ever since you stepped in You gotta trust it, baby, just close your eyes And every lesson is a blessin' in disguise Back when I split my last dime between me and you When the love was just pure and not speakable Rent free inside my mind, you the only tenant You're my best friend, dot at the end of my sentence
Outro: 6LACK & QUIN Period, comma, R.I.P. the drama You're everything I wanted, are you my good karma? Put it in the music, ooh, you could be my genre Drop a bag on it, oh, you could be my sponsor Period, comma, R.I.P. the drama You're everything I wanted, are you my good karma?
Get ready to experience a whole new wave of music with the highly anticipated rebrand and relaunch of Davido Music Worldwide (DMW).
Nigerian heavyweight singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has unveiled two new artistes signed to his rebranded Davido Music Worldwide record label.
As the first home to the globally renowned superstar, Davido, DMW has been a trailblazer since its establishment in 2016, consistently delivering hits and managing successful operations. The first wave of talents to be signed at DMW – Mayorkun, Peruzzi and Dremo have all become certified superstars today.
They found their big break at the label and are now doing well for themselves as independent establishments in the music industry. The label would later grow into an assembly of talented mates birthing signature numbers like 'Aza', 'Mind' and 'Aje' that dominated the music charts and rocked continental airwaves. It is no wonder that they bagged the award for best record label in consecutive years.
Now, with a fresh new perspective and a bolder outlook, DMW is all set to introduce its second constitution, DMW 2.0. This revamped label promises to be bigger, better and more ferocious than ever before. The first unveiling of DMW 2.0 is the label's brand-new identity emblem. Gone is the previous caricature of a young Davido spotting a king's crown, replaced with a more powerful and daring visual enhancement that reflects the label's newfound attitude.
But that's not all! DMW 2.0 is excited to announce the addition of two brand-new acts to its already impressive roster.
Meet Morravey, a young Port Harcourt-bred singer/songwriter with a unique flair for blending Afro sounds using her quintessential vocals.
Also, Logos Olori, a sensational Afrobeats vibe machine drawing musical inspiration from his Southwestern roots.
Logos Olori
These two talented artists are the industry's latest revelations and are set to take the music scene by storm. More interesting folks is the fact that Morravey and Logos will be making their label debut on none other than Davido's upcoming album, 'TIMELESS'set to release on March 31st, 2023.
They will be joining an impressive list of ace musicians from around the world who are featured on the highly anticipated project. It's an exciting time to be a fan of DMW, and we can't wait to see what this new era brings. So, get ready to experience the next level of music with DMW 2.0 and its incredible lineup of artists.
Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to be blown away by the industry's latest revelations.
The Afrobeats heavyweight singer has unveiled the guests he has on his fourth studio album.
Nigerian heavyweight singer David Adeleke, popularly known asDavido, has unveiled the official tracklist for his upcoming album 'Timeless'
The DMW frontline recently announced his comeback with a new album, specifically his fourth studio album, which is scheduled for release on March 31st, 2023.
As the anticipation for the album intensifies, the singer on Wednesday 29th of March 2023 released the official tracklist of the album. The 17-tracklist project will which will feature Asake, Skepta, Angelique Kidjo, The Cavemen, Musa Keys, Dexta Daps, and a host of others.
The Nigerian police have made it known that the singer will be prosecuted following the brouhaha that ensued recently.
The Nigerian Police have stated that Nigerian street-hop singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, will be prosecuted for allegedly insulting officers of the law.
Portable, who is known for his unending controversy, was involved in another drama on Tuesday 28th of March 2022 with some police officers who he claimed invaded his business place, a bar in Sango Ota, Ogun State, after a fraudster (Yahoo boy) brought them there for him to be arrested.
In the video, The street-hop was seen screaming at police officers who came to arrest him, and according to Force Spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, portable's behaviour is criminal and punishable by law.
In a statement issued on Wednesday 29th of March 2023, he said:
The action of the singer in the video was unruly and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace and incitement of violence against the officers.
The officers were detailed to execute a warrant of arrest on him for series of allegations of criminal acts leveled against him.
The Nigeria Police Force will take all necessary steps to investigate his actions and ensure that he is prosecuted for any criminal activity he may have committed depending on the severity of the offence
Tottenham Hotspur and England forward player, Harry Kane shared exciting news with his supporters around the world.
The striker shared a picture of himself and his wife alongside a video of the scan of the newborn baby that the couple are expecting. Kane made the official announcement on his Twitter account on Wednesday, March 29th, 2023.
He posted the images with a simple caption, "Over the moon to be expecting baby No.4! Coming soon… "
Kane's wife, Katie was recently seen with a baby bump when she and their children came on the pitch after the game against Ukraine to celebrate her husband's achievement of becoming the highest goal scorer in the history of the Three Lions.
Kane has become England's (54) and Tottenham's (271) all-time top scorers as st the time of reporting this news.
Lana Del Rey's "Paris, Texas" lyrics can be found below. Lana Del Rey's Paris, Texas is the tenth track featuring SYML from her ninth studio album and eighth major-label studio album "Did you know there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd?"
Did you know there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd? Album Cover
Lana Del Rey & SYML - Paris, Texas Lyrics
Verse 1 I went to Paris (Texas) With a suitcase in my hand I had to leave Knew they wouldn't understand
Chorus When you know, you know When you know, you know It's time, it's time to go When you know, you know Then the more you know It's time to go
Verse 2 I took a trip to Spain Just a notebook in my hand Then I went to see some friends of mine Down in Florence, Alabama
Chorus When you know, you know When you know, you know It's time, it's time to go When you know, you know That it's time to leave Like the summer breeze
Bridge When everyone's star is bright Brighter than you are It's time to go And you're the only one left Dancing while they're on the floor Time to go
Verse 3 I flew back home It seems everything's the same (Venice, California) Except that you weren't home "Hello," I call to no one (But)
Outro When you're home, you're home (Venice, California) When you're home, you're home (Venice, California) You're home, when you're alone When you're right, you're right When you're right, you're right Even when you're wrong
American rapper Rich The Kid releases "Yeh Yeh" off his upcoming album, Life's A Gamble, he features Nigerian pop stars Rema and Ayra Starr and talented music producer Kiddominant.
Intro: Rich The Kid & Rema Yeah, yeah Wow, wow, wow Yeah, yeah Nah, nah, nah
Verse 1: Rich The Kid Say she working all day, till the next (Till the next) You're too bad, girl, your body give me life (Give me life) I'm fucking with you, 'cause the vibe just right (Just right) I might take you across the world, I might (I might) Yeah, yeah (Yeah, yeah), wow, wow, wow (Wow) Say I got a lease, shit, I own that now Thinking 'bout your body, girl I need it right now We be going up when the sun go down Drinks up (Drinks up) And we gon' celebrate, like every time we link up (Uh-huh, huh) Get a check and fuck it up, one life, I live it up All this money still ain't enough, outside 'til the sun up I can't lie, bitch, I feel good And every time, I fuck her, it be real good (It be real good) Love it when she turn around, whining on a nigga You've been working all day, spend some time on a nigga
Chorus: Rema Thank you for the days, thank you for the days Feel a certain way, I done did it, ayy, ayy We come alive in the nighttime and won't let it die And all the drinks I pour in, is it more that we dance? We come alive in the nighttime and won't let it die And all the drinks I pour in, is it more that we dance, yeah? So I said "Yeah, yeah, nah, nah, nah Yeah, yeah, wah, wah, wah Yeah, yeah, nah, nah, nah, hmm Yeah, yeah, nah, nah, nah Yeah, yeah, wah, wah, wah Yeah, yeah, nah, nah, nah, hmm"
Verse 2: Ayra Starr Hey, they looking like "Ah, ooh, ah, ah, ah", she like my body, oh Mega, I ain't go to a moo-moo, ah Make her not lose, God, and you do me, ah, ooh, ah If you limit, it gon' pay me off, ... I don't go lie, it gon' pay me, die, it gon' me pay me, die One other day, I done miss you, die, I done miss you, die One more kiss, I just want you for the rest of my life
Chorus: Rema & Ayra Starr Thank you for the days (Yeah), thank you for the days (Yeah) Feel a certain way, I done did it, ayy, ayy (Ah) We come alive in the nighttime and won't let it die (Won't let it die) And all the drinks I pour in, is it more that we dance? (Oh-oh) We come alive in the nighttime and won't let it die And all the drinks I pour in, is it more that we dance, yeah? So I said "Yeah, yeah, nah, nah, nah Yeah, yeah, wah, wah, wah Yeah, yeah, nah, nah, nah, hmm Yeah, yeah, nah, nah, nah Yeah, yeah, wah, wah, wah Yeah, yeah, nah, nah, nah, hmm"
Outro: Ayra Starr Woah, woah, woah, she like my body, oh Kddo on the beat, better run the vibe
The title track and introductory track from Jimin's highly anticipated debut album is titled "Face-Off," and we've got the English translation lyrics below.
FACE Album Cover
Jimin - Face-Off Lyrics
Verse 1 All right I guess the blame is on me Look at me right now Living like stupid, hmm, uh-huh Believing in people It's the beginning of this terrible nightmare, mhmm Gave you all the money Gave you all my heart Your masquerade party I was fucking drunk, oh Even these damn days It's over now
Pre-Chorus It's a beautiful night (Beautiful night) I think you found me Tonight, I don't wanna be sober (Sober) Pour it up, it's all fucking over
Chorus Break it down Break it down This is my usual story Get it out Get it out I'm screaming like crazy Yeah, yeah, eh, еh Oh eh, eh, eh, hеy-yeah Pour it out Pour it down Until this night is over Get it out Get it out These traces of you Yeah, yeah, eh, eh Oh eh, eh, eh, hey-yeah
Verse 2 Mhmm All right With your sweetest words I was trying to take that all of me, mhmm Look at yourself Why do you want more? If that's okay You fit it, babe I hope it doesn't change uh Even though you test me Even though you try me Even though you kill me Even though you stab me more, woah I don't care about you Even that day, it was like hell
Pre-Chorus It's a beautiful night (Beautiful night) I think you found me Tonight, I don't wanna be sober (Sober) Pour it up, it's all fucking over
Chorus Break it down Break it down This is my usual story Get it out Get it out I'm screaming like crazy Yeah, yeah, eh, eh Oh eh, eh, eh, hey-yeah Pour it out Pour it down Until this night is over Get it out Get it out These traces of you Yeah, yeah, eh, eh Oh eh, eh, eh, hey-yeah
Street pop artist Terry G has shared his thoughts on being compared to Portable (Zazzuu) in character and in music.
Multiple award-winning artist Terry G who is one of the major pioneers of the street pop sound, in a post on his social media platform, reacted to the comparison between him and another street pop artist Portable.
"In this craze business please never you compare original to photocopy because una mind go dey soon"G
This is, however not the first time Terry G would address such a comparison, the artist did so in an interview with the punch newspaper in 2022.
Terry G revealed in the interview that:
It is a good thing. I love Portable so much. Despite the fact that I did the 'crazy genre' of music, it does not mean that somebody else cannot be inspired and still unique. He is quite unique. There is nothing he has that can be compared to mine, musically and intellectually. I feel nobody should shut him out. He cannot be stopped. If he stops talking, what else will happen? That is his style. It (controversies) did not just start from me. It started with different guys that represented the streets, and it will still continue. It is normal.
Nigerian football stars have been prolific in the major leagues in Europe, the UEFA Champions League inclusive.
Players who play for the national side have scored numerous goals in the UEFA Champions League, and here is a list of players who have scored the highest number of goals in the competition.
Nigerian players have continued to show that they can excel in all competitions in Europe and other parts of the world including the grandest stage of club football in Europe, which is the UEFA Champions League.
This is why we have compiled a list of the top-scoring 11 Nigerian players that have scored the highest amount of goals in this specific UEFA competition which is the UEFA Champions League.
9. Michael Obiku 4 Goals
Michael Obiku
The former player of the Super Eagles of Nigeria holds the number 9 position with 4 goals in the UEFA Champions League and its qualifying stages for all the clubs he had played for. Michael was an important player for the club side Feyenoord from 1992 through 1996. and Anorthosis Famagusta FC during the period 1999-2000.
Aside from this, the former Nigerian star also became the first Nigerian to play in the J1(Japanese) League.
9. Anthony Nwakaeme 4 Goals
Anthony
The Nigerian international currently plays football for the Turkish side Trabzonspor. Anthony had previously played for Hapoel Beer-Sheva from 2015 to 2018, where he scored a total of 4 goals for the Israeli side in the UEFA Champions League competition and qualifying matches.
9. Emmanuel Bonaventure Dennis 4 Goals
Emmanuel Dennis celebrating his goal for Watford
Who many goals has Emmanuel Dennis scored in the champions league?
The current striker for the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League has scored a total of 4 goals in the UEFA Champions League and its qualifiers for his former side Club Brugge of Belgium, where he was from 2017-2021.
Although the current side he plays for, Nottingham Forest, is nowhere close to the UEFA champions league, Emmanuel Dennis still possesses a record worth mentioning till he makes a return to the competition.
7. Nwankwo Kanu 5 Goals
Nwankwo Kanu on the pitch for Ajax
How many goals did Kanu score in the champions league?
The former captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Nwankwo Kanu, scored a total of 5 goals in the UEFA Champions League and its qualifiers. Nwankwo Kanu was an integral player for the Dutch side Ajax, where he played from 1993 to 1996 during their champions league winning season, and the English side Arsenal from 1999-2004.
7. Brown Ideye 5 Goals
Brown Ideye
How many goals did Brown Ideye score in the Champions League?
The former Nigerian player was influential in Dynamo Kyiv's campaign in the UEFA Champions League qualifying stages during his spell there from 2011-2014. His period at Olympiacos from 2015 to 2017 was also not barren in the UEFA Champions League as he scored the winning goal for the side in the competition's group stages.
6. Ahmed Musa 6 Goals
Ahmed Musa
The current Super Eagles of Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa has scored a total of 6 goals in the UEFA Champion League and its qualifiers. He scored in the competition's group stages for his former club CSKA Moscow during his stay there from 2012 to 2016.
6. Victor Osimhen 6 Goals
Victor Osimhen celebrating his goal for Napoli
How many champions league has Victor Osimhen scored?
Napoli and Super Eagles of Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen has scored a total of five goals in the UEFA Champions League, 2 goals for the french side Lillie and 4 for the Italian side Napoli so far in the competition.
The forward, who is currently in the form of his life, would be looking to increase his tally before the end of the 2022/2023 champions league season.
2. Ayegbeni Yakubu 7 Goals
Yakubu Aiyegbeni
Yabuku holds the number two position with a total of 7 goals. His spell at Maccabi Haifa from 1998-2003 saw him score a total of 7 goals in their eight UEFA Champions League appearances.
The former Super Eagles of Nigeria international was a proven goal scorer in football.
2. Viktor Ikpeba 7 Goals
Victor Ikpeba
The legendary Nigerian footballer Victor Ikpeba also holds the number two position on our list. His goals for Monaco, where he played from 1993-1999, had been significant in their UEFA Champions League journey.
2. Emmanuel Emenike 7 Goals
Emmanuel Emenike
The former Nigerian forward charts at number two with a total of 7 goals in the UEFA Champions League and its qualifiers. His goals in the qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League and the group stages for his former club Spartak Moscow where he played from 2011-2013, kept the dream alive for the Russian side in the competition.
He also scored for Fenerbahçe and Olympiacos in the qualifying stage of the Champions League.
2. Julius Aghahowa 7 Goals
Julius Aghahowa on International duty for Nigeria
The legendary player for the Super Eagles of Nigeria has also scored 7 goals in the UEFA Champions league for his former club side Shakhtar Donetsk, where he played from 2000-2007 and returned in 2009-2012. His goals in the qualifiers and the UEFA Champions League group stages had given his former side Shakhtar Donetsk a chance to remain in the competition.
Obafemi Martins celebrating his goal for Inter Milan
It is no surprise that the legendary 'Oba Goal' holds the number one position on the list. Obafemi Martins scored a total of 10 goals for his club sides in the UEFA Champions League and its qualifiers. His spell at Inter Milan from 2001 to 2006 saw him score goals in the UEFA Competition; his spell at VFL Wolfsburg from 2009 to 2010 was also fruitful in terms of Champions League goals, and his period at Rubin Kazan from 2010 to 2012.
The English Premier League has Inducted the first set of managers into its prestigious Hall of Fame.
The body inducted both Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger following their fantastic legacy with Manchester United and Arsenal respectively. The duo won a combined 16 Premier League titles in one of the most competitive eras in the history of the competition.
Manchester United's legend Sir Alex remains the most successful manager in Premier League history, winning the title 13 times. He will be remembered for winning the title for three seasons in a row on two separate occasions.
Sir Alex's all-time Premier League record stands at 528 wins from 810 matches and a total of 1,752 points. He was named manager of the season 11 times and won the monthly award 27 times.
Arsenal's former manager, Arsene Wenger will be remembered for leading the Gunners to an Invincible season. The North London won the league without losing any game and also went on a remarkable unbeaten 49 games during the 2003/04 season.
Wenger managed 828 Premier League matches, including 476 wins and 199 draws. He was voted manager of the season in 1998, 2002 and 2004.
What Did Both Former Managers Say About Each Other?
Sir Alex Ferguson said;
I am truly delighted to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. It's an honour when you receive recognition like this.It is not just about me as a person. about the job at Manchester United and the bond we had over many years, so I'm also proud for the club, the staff, and my players.
Arsene Wenger said;
I am very grateful to have been selected for the Premier League Hall of Fame. We always wanted to give something special to the fans and when you have players capable of remarkable things, the most important thing for me is the obligation of perfection.
Four months after the release of his 5th studio album 'More Love Less Ego', Nigerian international superstar Wizkid unlocks the official music video for 'Money & Love'; one of the fan favourites which also serves as the album's opening track.
It's a no-brainer that Wizkid is one of the richest music artists on the African continent. He has been putting on a show of wealth recently. Weeks ago, Wizkid showed off his newly acquired half-a-billion naira Rolls Royce Cullinan. Today, the brand new music video for 'Money & Love' screams class and wealth as multiple luxurious items are featured in the video.
Money & Love will count as the second official music video from the MLLE album, following the release of 2 Sugar with Ayra Starr roughly four months ago.
Six countries have booked their spot ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations that will be hosted in the Ivory Coast next year (2023).
The qualification of these teams was confirmed on match day three and four at the just concluded FIFA International break which was player across most parts of Africa. The host nation Ivory Coast are the first team to book its spot in the competition.
The Terenga Lions of Senegal have booked their spot in the next edition of the tournament following an impressive group stage round of matches. The West Africans will hope they can replicate the feat which they achieved at the last edition which was hosted in Cameroon.
Morocco continued to show the world that their performance at the just concluded 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup was not a fluke as they have booked qualification for the nations cup with two games to spare.
Other nations that have booked their spot are South Africa, Burkina Faso, and Algeria. There are still 18 spots left for grabs by the other teams in the group.
Tottenham Hotspur first-team midfielder, Son Heung-Min has spoken about the club's decision to terminate Antonio Conte's contract.
Antonio Conte
The captain of the South Korean men's national team was speaking at the post-match conference after the friendly match against Uruguay. Son is the first player to react to the club's decision of the London club to sack Conte.
I am very sorry to him [Conte]. He is a world-class manager, we had a great journey together, I thank him a lot. I do not know how other players are thinking about him, but I'm sorry to him. I should have shown more, but I couldn't. I couldn't help the team and I feel responsible as he left the club. He surely has great ability and experience as a coach and I'm sure he'll have great success in his other career. Coming back to Spurs, I wish to finish the rest of the season in a great way with my teammates, for our club.
Tottenham will be managed by Cristian Stellini, for the rest of the season ( 2022/23). However, a permanent replacement will be appointed in the summer.
The supporters of Manchester United can have their hope of finishing in the UEFA Champions League spot assured as the season begins to wind down.
Christian Eriksen
The Red Devils have been without its top-class midfielder, Christain Eriksen in recent form. However, it was reported that Eriksen could return sooner than expected before the game against Everton in the Premier League.
He picked up an ankle injury sustained in the team's 3-1 Emirates FA Cup victory over Reading on Saturday, January 29th, 2023. The 30-year-old's absence will be a big disappointment to supporters of the club because of the consistency of his performances throughout the season so far. He has made 31 appearances since arriving at Old Trafford from Brentford.
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On March 23rd, legendary German playmaker Mesut Özil announced his retirement from professional football at the age of just 34. In recent years, the former Real Madrid man has found himself down the pecking order in the Turkish Süper Lig with clubs such as Fenerbahçe and most recently. İstanbul Başakşehir. But at one time - not too long ago - the 2014 World Cup winner was considered as one of the world's finest players.
Unfortunately for Özil and those who loved to see him at his dazzling best, the game seems to have passed him by. Whereas the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are still performing at a high standard despite being 36 and 39 years of age respectively, Arsenal's former number ten simply couldn't keep up with the demands of the modern game.
He announced his retirement on social media, and the comment sections summarized the feelings of football fans the world over: Goodbye Mesut, thanks for the memories.
An International Career Full of Iconic Moments
While still representing Bundesliga outfit Werder Bremen, Mesut Özil burst onto the scene in the summer of 2009 at the Under-21 European Championships. He was the man of the match as Germany thumped England by four goals to nil in the final, and he would pick up where he left off, this time for the senior team, the following summer. And The Three Lions would once again get to feel the full force of his brilliance.
Die Mannschaft headed to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa as an unfancied nation, which was a strange feeling at the time. The Germans were a team in transition, and stars of the previous World Cup such as Michael Ballack, Jens Lehmann, Torsten Frings, and Bernd Schneider had all been phased out of the side. In their place came a number of stars from the successful U21 campaign the previous summer, such as Manuel Neuer, Sami Khedira, Thomas Müller, Toni Kroos and of course, the jewel in the crown, Mesut Özil.
While the Germans were considered outsiders by many, online bookmaker Bodog had made Spain the favorites for glory, as seen here: https://www.bodog.eu/casino. The Spanish had won the European Championships in 2008 - defeating Germany in the final - and they were expected to secure their maiden crown in South Africa. But it was Özil and co. who stole the show. Joachim Löw's side navigated a tricky group to progress to the knockout stages, and it was there where they truly shone. Özil was the star of the show as Germany trounced arch-rivals England by four goals to one in the second round. They then battered Lionel Messi's Argentina 4-0 in the quarterfinals to set up a semifinal against the favorites.
The Spanish would have too much for the Germans, eventually winning 1-0 thanks to a Carles Puyol header. But four years later, Die Mannschaft would come of age at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Özil was front and centre as his side decimated the hosts 7-1 in the semifinals, before a late Mario Götze goal in the final was enough to secure the victory over Argentina and a first World Cup for Germany as a unified nation.
Four years later in Russia however, the curse of the reigning world champion struck. Germany were eliminated at the group stages. They finished bottom of a group containing Sweden, Mexico and South Korea, and their playmaking sensation would never play for his country again.
The Decline of the Playmaker
Around the time of that bitter disappointment in Russia, football was becoming an increasingly physical game. The game was starting to become more about pressing high up the pitch, rather than technical ability. While Özil had the latter in abundance, he was seen as a luxury player, and the former wasn't something that he could provide to his team.
Arsene Wenger's departure from Arsenal - Özil's club at the time - saw Unai Emery appointed as the iconic Frenchman's replacement. Their new Spanish playmaker began to phase his best playmaker out of the team, as did Mikel Arteta when he took over the reigns from Emery in 2019. Both managers were looking to press the opposition high up the field akin to the systems implemented by Pep Guardiola's Manchester City and Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool, the two teams dominating English football at the time.
As such, Özil and his £350k per week wage became a hot topic. After sitting on the bench and collecting his paycheck for a couple of seasons, Özil eventually agreed to leave the club for his parent's homeland, signing for Turkish outfit Fenerbahçe. But it isn't just Germany's World Cup winner that has suffered due to the advancement of the modern game.
Former Real Madrid star and five-time UEFA Champions League winner, Isco, currently finds himself without a club following his release from Sevilla at the end of January. James Rodriguez, winner of the Golden Boot award at the 2014 FIFA World Cup with a number of dazzling displays and sumptuous goals, has been exiled to Greece and currently plays for Olympiacos after a number of failed transfers.
Unfortunately for football fans who like to see the very best creative geniuses on the planet, it seems that Mesut Özil may well be the last of a dying breed. When the German sensation left Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo said:
The sale of Özil is very bad news for me. He was the player who best knew my moves in front of goal...I'm angry about Özil leaving.
But while CR7 is still going strong and scoring goals for Portugal, Mesut Özil has received his final curtain call.
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