Messi could be in for a busy summer, with the Olympics taking place between July 24-August 10, the Copa America running from June 20-July 14, and Inter Miami potentially in Leagues Cup action between July 26-August 25. Ahead of this busy schedule, former Barcelona team-mate Mascherano has put the feelers out to the 36-year-old. He told Tyc Sports: “Lionel is aware that age is also catching up with him. Even though he is Messi, he has to manage his workload because he has had a year of heavy activity. We don’t want to bother him; we simply extended an invitation for…
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Ancelotti is facing two charges of having defrauded the Treasury of over €1 million between 2014 and 2015 during his first stint as Real Madrid manager, according to Relevo. The Prosecutor’s Office is now calling for a jail sentence of four years and nine months for the Italian. The issue relates to Ancelotti only including renumeration from his job as Madrid manager in his tax return and not including income from image rights. The amounts relate to €386,361 in 2014 and €675,718 in 2015.
Kylian Mbappe netted a brace as Paris Saint-Germain edged out Real Sociedad 2-1 in the second leg of their round of 16 Champions clash to book their berth in the quarter-finals. After making it to the next round, the mercurial French attacker rejected speculations that claimed he had problems with manager Luis Enrique. Speaking to Canal+ after the match, the 25-year-old said, “My response on the ground? No, I don’t have a particular message. I still want to play in the Champions League. It’s an important competition. But I will never be a player who hides. Is everything settled with Luis Enrique?…
British TV executive Nigel Lythgoe has been accused of sexual assault and battery in a new lawsuit. An unnamed woman has accused Lythgoe, a former judge on US TV’s So You Think You Can Dance, of “groping her all over” after pinning her against a wall. It is the fourth lawsuit against the 74-year-old in recent months, including one brought by US singer Paula Abdul. He has denied all previous allegations and his representatives gave no comment to US media about the latest lawsuit. The BBC has contacted his representatives for a response. Court documents filed in Los Angeles claim…
The Palestinian Health Ministry says the death toll from malnutrition and dehydration in Gaza has risen to 18. “The famine is deepening and will claim thousands of lives if the aggression is not halted and humanitarian and medical aid is not immediately brought in,” it said in a statement. It added that Israel was “deliberately” starving thousands of hungry people in northern Gaza and called on the international community and the UN to halt the war and avoid a “health catastrophe”.
SARAKI CELEBRATES EX-PRESIDENT AT 87 Saraki wrote, “From the years spent by your side as your Special Assistant on Budgetary Matters, witnessing your leadership firsthand has not only shaped my own approach but has also served as an invaluable blueprint for many others. “As the nation and the world celebrate with you today, Your Excellency, please accept heartfelt wishes from myself and my entire family. “Happy Birthday, Sir! May your legacy of leadership and service continue to inspire generations to come.”
NSCDC ARRESTS AMERICAN DEPORTEE OVER VISA SCAM The state NSCDC Commandant, Oluyemi Ibiloye, while parading the suspect before newsmen on Tuesday in Akure, said the suspect was arrested in Akure after he absconded from Okitipupa, also in Ondo State, where he duped people under the guise of facilitating their visa issuance to the U.S.A. He stated that the suspect claimed to be a captain in the United States Army and collected N300,000 from a female victim whom he promised a slot to work in America. On February 20, a complaint of visa scam was reported against the suspect. “He had…
50 Cent has continued his taunting of Diddy by mocking him live on stage during a concert. Performing at the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix on Sunday (March 3) after he was forced to cancel a show at the venue last year due to a heat warning, 50 had the crowd in the palm of his hand when the topic quickly switched to the Bad Boy boss. After defending his decision to postpone his previous concert and joking about the harsh criticism he received online because of it, 50 said: “I love you, why don’t you love me back? Where is the…
CUSTOMS BEGIN SALE OF SEIZED FOOD ITEMS Mr President has directed that we sell directly to needy Nigerians food items produced locally but which were seized. This is one of the ways to address hunger and food scarcity we are facing. We have started this in Lagos. “Also, the President has also directed that imported food items seized by the Nigeria Customs Service should be sold back to the local markets for resale to Nigerians,’’ he said.
REDMI A3 STYLE MEETS AFFORDABILITY AND PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE Affordable Excellence One of the standout features of the Redmi A3 is its remarkable affordability. Redmi continues its tradition of delivering high-quality smartphones at budget-friendly prices. The Redmi A3 not only caters to cost-conscious consumers but also brings a level of design and functionality usually associated with flagship devices. AI Dual Camera System Capturing life’s moments with precision and clarity is made possible with the Redmi A3’s AI dual-camera system. The intelligent camera setup adapts to different scenarios, ensuring that every shot is a masterpiece. From vibrant landscapes to detailed close-ups, the…
Harry Kane is reportedly paying little attention to the transfer speculation that he is generating less than a year into his time at Bayern Munich. The prolific England international moved to Germany in the summer of 2023 as career-long ties with Tottenham were severed. A switch to the Allianz Arena was intended to help Kane break his duck on the major trophy front. Kane has netted 31 goals for Bayern, but they are in danger of ending a season empty-handed for the first time since 2012. Inevitably, with silverware potentially falling out of reach, there has been talk of Kane beating a…
Pedri is reportedly no longer untouchable at Barcelona, with injury struggles forcing the Liga giants to consider a big-money transfer. The 21-year-old midfielder, who claimed the prestigious Golden Boy award in 2021, is considered to be one of the hottest prospects in world football. He was charged with the task of helping to fill a Lionel Messi-shaped void at Camp Nou when the Argentine icon left for Paris Saint-Germain. There is no doubting Pedri’s ability or potential, but he has missed over 50 per cent of Barca’s games through various fitness problems across the last three seasons. He is back on the sidelines at…
NCC REVEALS WHY SIM CARDS PREVIOUSLY LINKED TO NIN WERE BARRED Many subscribers have complained that they had previously linked their NIN with their SIM cards years ago but the NCC official said some lines were barred because the information on the NIN did not tally with what the customers registered with their SIM cards. He said subscribers would have to visit the outlets of their service providers to validate their NINs and resolve other matters. “For now, it requires those physical visits to the stations to get it verified and validated but in the future, we hope that this…
The United States has sanctioned Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa, his wife and senior government officials for their alleged involvement in corruption and human rights abuses. The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control announced the sanctions – targeting three companies and 11 people, including the Mnangagwas, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, and retired Brigadier-General Walter Tapfumaneyi – after a review of the sanctions programme that had been in place since 2003. Other than the people listed on Monday, Zimbabweans formerly under US sanctions will see restrictions lifted. “The changes we are making today are intended to make clear what has always been…
Australian football captain Sam Kerr has pleaded not guilty to racially aggravated harassment of a police officer in London more than a year ago, but will face trial on the charges, prosecutors in the United Kingdom have said. The 30-year-old striker, who plays club football for Chelsea in London, was charged with causing a police officer harassment, alarm or distress during an incident in Twickenham, southwest London, on January 30 last year, according to the Crown Prosecution Service. “The charge relates to an incident involving a police officer who was responding to a complaint involving a taxi fare on 30 January 2023…
NASU BEGS TINUBU TO ORDER PAYMENT The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) on Monday urged President Bola Tinubu to order payment of its withheld four months salaries. The NASU President, Mr. Hassan Makolo, made the call during an emergency meeting of NASU branch chairmen and Inter-University Centres in Abuja. He said the call was to ensure industrial harmony in the sector. President Tinubu had last year ordered the payment of withheld salaries of the unions that embarked on strike during ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
The England international briefly silenced the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, but couldn’t go on and complete his redemption arc “If you back me, good. If you doubt me, even better.” Marcus Rashford could scarcely have backed up his strong words in The Players’ Tribune better as Manchester United stunned their arch-rivals City in the eighth minute of Sunday’s derby encounter thanks to an unstoppable 25-yard strike from the England forward that cannoned into Ederson’s net off the crossbar, sparking euphoria in the away end at the Etihad Stadium. It was one of the best goals of Rashford’s entire career, and he celebrated by pointing to his temple…
The US Supreme Court has struck down efforts by individual states to disqualify Donald Trump from running for president using an anti-insurrection constitutional clause. The unanimous ruling is specific to Colorado, but it also overrides challenges brought in other states. Colorado had barred Mr Trump from its Republican primary, arguing he incited the 2021 Capitol riot. The court ruled that only Congress, rather than the states, has that power. The top court’s decision clears the way for Mr Trump to compete in the Colorado primary scheduled for Tuesday. Mr Trump is the front-runner for the Republican nomination and looks likely…
KEYAMO DENIES PLANS TO RELOCATE FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT FROM KADUNA TO LAGOS The Minister who was reacting to a statement by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) faulting the alleged relocation plans, said there was no truth in the rumours. The NEF statement issued on Sunday by its Director Publicity and Advocacy, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, had decried the said plans, if it turns out to be true, raises serious concerns about a deliberate effort to undermine federal institutions located in Northern Nigeria. But in a statement issued by Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Tunde Moshood, which was posted on Keyamo’s official X…
A Palestinian woman holds her child injured in an Israeli attack on the Nuseirat refugee camp, at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah Palestinians injured in an Israeli attack on the Nuseirat refugee camp receive treatment at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah