Portugal beat Poland 5-3 on penalties to advance to the semi-final stage of Euro 2016. The team is yet to win a match in regulation time (90 minutes) since the tournament began.
Euro 2016 : Portugal are through to the semi-finals
Those who criticise Messi have never kicked a ball – Maradona
Argentina legend, Diego Maradona has urged his compatriots to allow Lionel Messi enjoy his holiday. Shortly after Argentina lost to Chile at the Copa America final, the Barcelona player announced his retirement from international football, a decision that has left many shocked and pained till date. Appeals to have him reconsider his retirement are still ongoing especially in his country but the 29-year-old is yet to broach the topic again.
Maradona who also urged the striker to rescind his decision said in an interview with La Red on Wednesday said the world’s best footballer’s decision should be respected.
“Messi is telling us to stop busting his balls. With this Messi has told us ‘I am going on holidays, leave me alone and when you call me, I’ll think about it. I don’t want to talk about this anymore’. I think it’s great.
“These days everyone is a coach, everyone is a penalty-taker. No, it’s not like this. I see that people are meeting to talk about the subject, and I hear people who in their life have kicked one f**king ball and now they dare talk about football.
“Now when I see people talk about it, I change [the channel]. That’s it, it’s happened. We can’t go back. We have to construct a unified idea with Messi, but if he says no then we still have to put out a team on the pitch.”
Actress, Ivie Okujaye and hubby expecting their first child!
Bubbly and talented actress, Ivie Okujaye-Egboh and her hubby are expecting their first child. The Award-winning thespian made the announcement after she posted pictures of her maternity shoot on her Instagram page .
” #Avizzle #BabyGirl … just have to say a big big thank you to God. It’s been an extremely easy breezy fit healthy experience and I do not take it for granted. True story, God Rocks!!! And I’m rocking behind him in my sneakers “She wrote.
"I am coming". Zlatan Ibrahimovic finally announces Manchester United move
Call it one of the worst kept secrets in football and you won’t be wrong. Former Sweden player, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has finally announced his move to Premier League outfit, Manchester United.
He opened the lid on his Instagram page saying, “Time to let the world know. My next destination is @manchesterunited. #iamcoming” The former PSG player has now reunited with former boss, Jose Mourinho.
Brazil star, Hulk's $60m move to Shanghai is reportedly the most expensive signing in Asian football history
Brazilian striker, Hulk’s recent $60m move from Zenit St Petersburg to Shanghai SIPG has been dubbed the most expensive signing in Asian football. The new transfer record surpassed the $56 million Jiangsu Suning made for Brazilian Alex Teixeira and the $47 million Guangzhou Evergrande paid for Colombia’s Jackson Martinez.
The ex Porto player who passed a medical examination at a Shanghai clinic on Wednesday and will reportedly be paid an annual salary of $22 million, double of what fellow countryman, Neymar earns at Barcelona.
Ryan Giggs to leave Manchester United after turning down Mourinho’s offer
Manchester United legend, Ryan Giggs is set to leave the club after a 29 year-old association with the club. According to reports, he made the decision after he turned down a reduced coaching role by new boss, Jose Mourinho. It is believed that Giggs will announce his departure from the club after meeting Mourinho on Monday as the club begins preparations for the new season.
The Welsh was an assistant manager under Louis Van Gaal but he will not be continuing in the same position as Rui Faria, Mourinho’s assistant will be taking over.
The 42-year-old joined United as a 14-year-old in 1987 made a club-record of 963 appearances won 13 league titles and two European Cups, before finishing his career in 2014. He will join ITV as a pundit for the Euro 2016.
Tres Chic! Toke Makinwa covers new issue of Glam Africa Magazine.
On Air Personality and YouTube sensation, Toke Makinwa is featured on the cover of the Summer 2016 edition of Glam Africa Magazine. Aptly called the Power edition, the magazine speaks to Toke about her recent challenges and how she overcame them to maintain her crown as Nigeria’s top social media personality.
Toke is on a mission “to showcase ‘New Africans’ who are working hard and creating their own wealth and affluence” and she shares the secrets behind that in her interview.
Adding to an exclusive interview with Toke, Glam Africa’s Power edition is “full of strong men and women with competitive mindsets – those who are hungry for success and strive for the best. And, of course we also bring you the best of lifestyle too: new adventures and culinary delights” according to the Editor-in-Chief Karine Laudort.
Adding to an exclusive interview with Toke, Glam Africa’s Power edition is “full of strong men and women with competitive mindsets – those who are hungry for success and strive for the best. And, of course we also bring you the best of lifestyle too: new adventures and culinary delights” according to the Editor-in-Chief Karine Laudort.
Glam Africa Magazine is currently sold in the UK, Nigeria, Ghana and in South Africa, as well as on glamafrica.com for worldwide delivery.
IMAGE CREDIT
PHOTO: Paul Ukonu
STYLIST: Yummie Ogbebor of S_B_YouMe
MUA: Anita Brows
HAIR: Bernard Smiles
PHOTO: Paul Ukonu
STYLIST: Yummie Ogbebor of S_B_YouMe
MUA: Anita Brows
HAIR: Bernard Smiles
Iker Casillas hinting at retirement?
Spain’s most capped player, Iker Casillas’ could be hinting at retirement from international football after 16 years with his latest social media post. The 35-year-old posted a video on his Twitter account (@casillasworld) of a Rambo film with the dialogue: ‘I don’t know where but I’m going.’
The former Real Madrid skipper later added, ‘I’m proud to feel the love of the people today and as always, everyone together for the national team.’
Meet Deji-Folutile, the 2015/2016 best graduating student of Covenant University
21 year-old Architecture student, Deji-Folutile has emerged the best graduating student of Covenant University for the 2015/2016 academic session. He recorded a CGPA score of 4.974 to win the award.
The son of Saturday Punch Editor, Olabisi Deji-Folutile, he was also the student council chairman at the institution. He had the best results in the WAEC and NECO at Faith Academy, Ota, also owned by Bishop David Oyedepo. He had the best NECO result in Ogun State in 2012
Messi Retirement : Clubs in Argentina to boycott next Primiera division
According to a Lionel Messi Twitter account. (@messi10stats) All clubs in Argentina have voted not to participate in next Primiera division until Messi comes out of retirement. Over 100,000 fans will attend a rally in Obelisco, Buenos Aires to convince Messi to continue playing for Argentina. This interesting development is coming a day after sports legend, Maradona appealed to the world best footballer to rescind his decision.
Over to you Messi!!!