Weeks after refusing to play for Montreal Impact after learning he will not be starting from the bench, the Chelsea legend is now prepared to play a substitute role in the play-offs for his side. The Ivorian will participate in the second leg of the Eastern Conference semi-final against New York Red Bulls on Sunday.
Drogba says starting from the bench is not a big deal, “I’ve done that in my career, even in Chelsea, you know, in Champions League games. I started my career as a sub so I don’t know why it should be difficult for me to be on the bench.
“I think I’ve showed it, even against San Jose, so I don’t think it’s difficult for people to understand I can be on the bench and without making it a big drama. Anyway, I’m not the type of guy to justify what I’m doing or not.” The philanthropist stated.
Alexis Sanchez accused of tax evasion
Arsenal star, Alexis Sanchez has been accused of tax evasion by Spanish authorities. According to El Periodico, a Catalonia-based new outlet, the Chilean failed to pay income tax on his earnings during his spell at Barcelona in £531,325 in 2012 and £357,816 in 2013.
He could face criminal proceedings for failing to declare nearly £900,000 in earnings in image rights.
The Prosecutor, Miguel Angel Perez de Gregorio revealed that the former Barcelona player used Numidia Trading, a company based in Malta which he owns a 99% stake in, to receive payments for his image rights.
Messi loses cool, storms Man City dressing room
A little drama happened after Barcelona lost 3-1 to Manchester City yesterday.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Lionel Messi who scored the only goal for the Blaugranas was said to have lost his cool after an unnamed Manchester City player called him names while they were walking down the tunnel at full time.
Visibly angry, the Argentine fired back “Fool, come here and show your face!”. MD learnt his friend, Sergio Aguero had to calm him down when things were getting out of hand. Still not satisfied, he reportedly stormed the Man City dressing room with Carles Naval, to try and find the person who worked him up.
Meanwhile the 29 year-old has scored 16 goals in his last 14 CL games against English opposition.
Bad night huh?
Signing of the year! Iyanya joins Mavin Records
One of the biggest signings in the history of Nigerian Music. Award-winning artiste, Iyanya has joined the Don Jazzy-led Mavin Records. The announcement was made on their instagram accounts some hours ago.
“The SUPREME MAVIN DYNASTY is pleased to welcome @Iyanya to the ever growing Mavin Family. Pls join us to welcome him and let the world know that we #Up2Sumting. #MavinActivated” Don Jazzy wrote.
Iyanya confirmed the new development saying “Mavin Activated. Up to something”.
The Mavin Records squad features Tiwa Savage (who recently joined Jay-Z’s label) Korede Bello, Di’ja, Reekado Banks, Dr Sid, D’Prince.
16 times Omoni Oboli and hubby gave us ultimate couple goals
Delectable and hardworking actress, Omoni Oboli is one of the very few thespians whose marriages have stood the test of time. The pretty mother of three and her hubby celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary yesterday, October 28, 2016. Below is what she wrote on instagram.
And their kids
I need time to learn – Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has admitted he needs more time to turn things around after hitting the longest winless streak of his decorated managerial career. The Spaniard is facing a lot of pressure after having not won 6 games in a row.
Prior to joining City, Guardiola had never gone more than five matches without a victory during his stints at Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
Speaking ahead of his side’s trip to West Bromich Albion on Saturday, the former Bayern coach who took over from Manuel Pellegrini in the summer affirmed that he is still trying to adapt to English game.
“Many things have changed in the last six games. In the beginning we were winning and now we’re not. But, we are fighting, like we were in the beginning. I need time to learn, improve…I am still in that process. “Maybe this situation will make us stronger for the future. I’m pretty sure of that. For the next period, not just this season but the next season as well. Maybe we will learn from that and be stronger.” He said.
How To Be The World’s Greatest Comeback Kid ~By :Tony Ogunlowo
“…When you’re going through Hell, keep on going! Never, never never give up…”
~ Winston Churchill
By some cruel twist of fate you’ve lost it all – everything! The house, the job, the wife, the kids, the cash – everything’s gone!
Or you haven’t lost all the aforementioned (-yet) and you’re spiralling downwards rapidly and things aren’t working out in your life; debts are piling up, business is going under and you’re pulling you’re hair out in frustration at your inability to control your predicament.
Normally when you’ve fallen from a great height and suddenly find yourself face down in the gutter you can only do one of the following three things:
1, Take the easy way out – find a tree and hang yourself, take an overdose or jump off the nearest high rise. Suicide is not always the best way out; you create untold hardship and misery for those you leave behind and it’s not good for the soul either.
2, You can lose the plot altogether, go insane and wait to be carted off to the nearest psychiatric ward of the nearest mental hospital or …..
3,…or you can decide to be a comeback kid!
A comeback kid is a person who repeatedly demonstrates the ability to overcome downturns or bad periods and bounce back – imagine a boxer knocked out on the canvas, seconds away from being counted out, when he suddenly leaps up and wins the bout.
History is full of people who have infamously fallen flat on their back sides, lost everything, and miraculously picked themselves up. Some famous ‘comeback kids’ include:
· Robert Downey, Jr, battled substance abuse and legal problems that saw him jailed in the 90s. Today, he’s cleaned himself up and is one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood now.
· Donald Trump – The Republican Presidential candidate has survived four cases of bankruptcy and managed to bounce back.
· The late Steve Jobs was fired from Apple, the company he started, in 1985 before coming back to rescue it in 1997 and turning it into a mega-success.
· Actor/Comedian Steve Harley went from being homeless to being worth over $100 million dollars.
· Martha Stewart – Americas first self-made billionaire who nearly lost it all when she was sent to prison for conspiracy, bounced back regained control of her company and has since taken it to new heights.
· George Foreman – the boxer- reportedly squandered his $5 million fortune earned from fighting and was close to bankruptcy when he climbed back into the ring at the age of 45 in 1994. He has since lent his name to the Foreman grill and is currently worth over $250 million.
Just because you’re down doesn’t mean you’re out of the race; get up, dust yourself down and continue. Others have fallen much further than you have and still managed to get up.
In my book ‘Bootcamp for the Troubled Mind’ (to be published on the 13 June 2017) I list six ways to get yourself out of the gutter and back on top again:
1. Self-Analysis – you need to be brutally honest with yourself here. Look yourself in the mirror and try and see where you went wrong. Don’t blame anybody else for your shortcomings (- even if others are responsible for your downfall!) – Spreading the blame will never solve your problems.
2. Get ready to live an austere life – while you’re picking yourself up you have to limit yourself to just the basics in life – food and shelter. Anything else becomes a luxury you can’t afford! Don’t waste resources!
3. Hard work, hard work, hard work – hard work doesn’t kill anybody! Get ready to work like you’ve never done before – to breaking point and beyond if need be. You’ll be surprised at how much your frail human body can take.
4. Set your sights even higher – if before you fell you intended to make a million dollars, set your new target to make 5 million dollars. If you intended to climb to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro now set your sights on conquering Mount Everest. Always aim to achieve more then you originally intended.
5. Don’t repeat the mistakes of the past – by now you’ve picked yourself up and things are beginning to get back to normal. Remember the mistakes of the past that dragged you down in the first place – DON’T REPEAT THEM!
6. Reward yourself – each time you reach a certain milestone in your comeback-fight treat yourself to something – call it a pat on the back for good behaviour. It could be a mini-holiday, a new car or a watch – but don’t go over the top ‘cause there’s still lots of work to do
To borrow a story from the Bible Jesus once said ‘destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up again’. The Jews he was talking to replied by saying’ this temple took forty-six years to build…and you’re going to raise it up(brick by brick) in three days?’. But of course Jesus was talking about the temple of his body and his resurrection (- which is a story for another day!)
But you can apply this same principle to your lives! If your life has been torn down build it up again – brick by brick!
From a ‘Comeback Kids’ point of view if his temple, that took forty-six years to build, is torn down he’ll persevere and build it all up again in record time – maybe not in three days – but he’ll build it up.
In our material world whatever you have lost can be rebuilt or re-acquired in record time. All you need is the will to do it, the strength to work hard and the belief that it can be done. And like a phoenix you’ll rise from the ashes and be great again.
Where there is a will there’s a way.
Follow Tony on Twitter: @Archangel641 or visit http:// archangel641.blogspot.com
Photo Credit: www.psychologies.co.uk
Kunle Afolayan's CEO premieres in London
London stood still for the premiere of Kunle Afolayan’s blockbuster, The CEO.
The movie which starred Wale Ojo, Kemi Lala Akindoju, Hilda Dokubo and triple Grammy Award Winner Angelique Kidjo had an impressive outing at the Toronto International Film Festival.
As the bar has been raised in Nollywood, it’s no surprise that Kunle Afolayan hit us with a masterpiece of thriller with twists, turns and intrigue. The producer/director just seems to get better with every film and The CEO was further proof of that.
More than the film though, was the cast. The fun they had while making the film was clear from their rapport on the red carpet and even as they joked and interacted during question time.
The entire cast was present in London’s prestigious Leicester Square Vue Cinema
The ladies sparkled and dazzled; Aurelie in mesmerising green, and (killer lady) in show stopping white. All eyes were on Angelique Kidjo as her tiny frame, draped in traditional African print, buzzed and captivated all in attendance.
The gentlemen were effortlessly elegant in suits, with Wale Ojo stealing the show in a matching shirt and blazer created from beautiful African print also.
Credit: Micheal Tubes Creations
David Moyes charged by the FA
Sunderland manager, David Moyes has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association (FA) over his behaviour in Wednesday’s 1-0 EFL Cup fourth-round defeat at Southampton.
The former Manchester United boss was sent to the stands after contesting referee Chris Kavanagh’s decision not to award a penalty when Maya Yoshida appeared to have brought down Victor Anichebe in the 18 yard box. He was said to have sworn at fourth official James Adcock.
Real Sociedad employ homeless man
Spanish club, Real Sociedad’s incredible gesture to a homeless man is hitting the headlines.
The club has offered a job to Ruben Vitoriano, a homeless man who slept in the doorway of the Basque club’s Anoeta Stadium with his dog Mundo for the last eight months
Ruben who has roamed the streets of San Sebastian for three years now has a roof over his head. He has also joined the Basque club’s ground maintenance team and has agreed an initial two-month contract.
He told Marca, “I thought they were such good people. After so much time, hope is lost.”