Cristiano Ronaldo named UEFA’s Best Player in Europe

Real Madrid playmaker, Cristiano Ronaldo has been named UEFA’s Best Player in Europe. He piped out Bayern Munich duo, Arjen Robben and Manuel Neuer to win the prestigious award.
“I’m really, really happy. I have to say thank you to my team-mates, to my family, my friends. I don’t have this trophy in my museum – I’ll put it there straight away.”  Ronaldo said after receiving the award
The Portuguese forward scored a total of 17 goals in 11 European games, scored thrice as Madrid clinched the Copa del Rey,won the Champions League trophy with Real Madrid in the 2013/2014 season.

Photo: All Champions League groups this season

These are all the Champions League groups this season. The list was drawn few minutes ago. Hmmm! Tough groups seem to be Group B and D. Well, scanning through the list, you’ll definitely know the easy prey or tough teams your favourite clubs would be clashing with. But as for my team which falls under Group F, it’s Hakuna Matata! No worries at all. *grin*

President Goodluck Jonathan launches new 2-in-1 national e-ID card. (Photos)

Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has launched a new 2-in-1 national e-ID card. The card functions as an ID card and an ATM card. The unveiling took place today August 28th at the Aso rock Villa in Abuja. 13 million Nigerians will get the e-ID card while another 100million will get them later.

Powered by MasterCard, the Nigerian National Identity Management Commission and Access bank, the new e-ID card can be used to transact and receive payments and can also be used to verify one’s identification.

Samuel Eto'o calls it quits on international career

And the stars keep pulling the plug. Everton striker, Samuel Eto’o has called it quits on his international football career. The Cameroonian who made his debut at the 1998 World Cup at the age of 17 made the announcement on his official twitter page.

“I inform you that I am ending my international career. Thank you to all Africa, and to all my fans for your unconditional support.” The former chelsea player wrote.
During his career in Cameroon, the 33-year-old won gold at the 2000 Olympics and two Africa Cup of Nations titles in 2000 and 2002. He also participated in the Brazil World Cup 20014 and was excluded from Cameroon’s AFCON 2015 squad list.

Hollywood power couple, Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie finally tie the knot (Photos)

After 9 years of being together and 6 children, Hollywood power couple, Brad and Angelina have finally tied the knot. They had a low-key wedding in their house at Chateau Miraval, in France on Saturday, 23rd August, 2014 in the presence of their kids. It’s 50 year-old’s Brad’s second wedding, he was married to actress, Jennifer Aniston for five years. Angelina, 39, also used to be married to Jonny Lee Miller and Billy Bob Thornton.

And after the wedding, the family had a short honeymoon in Nice, France before jetting out to Malta to start shooting ‘By The Sea’, a film written and directed by Angelina. They are reportedly playing husband and wife in the yet-to-be released flick.

Cristiano Ronaldo on his relationship with Lionel Messi, "Our rivalry is good."

Both are world’s greatest footballers, break and create new records every now and then and have so much in common as far as soccer is concerned but really most people are interested in knowing the kind of relationship they have outside football.
Like, what they say when they run into to each other in a shopping mall (don’t think their paths cross that much), do they ever hang out (we know that’s not possible), exchange emails etc. Spanish newspaper, Marca caught up with the Cristiano Ronaldo and here’s what he said about his rivalry with his nemesis, Lionel Messi.

“It’s not at all true that we have a bad relationship. We are colleagues and have a professional relationship. We don’t have a relationship outside of football like I have with some other players. He tries to do his best for his club and national team and I do the same. There is a certain rivalry where we are each doing our utmost for our teams.

“This rivalry is part of my life. It is only normal that people compare us. The same happens in Formula 1 with Ferrari and Mercedes. I’m used to it. This has been the case not only since I joined Madrid, but already when I was still at Manchester United. I hope that we can both laugh about all this. Football is a game, it’s something fun and something we both like. We must face this rivalry in a positive way because it is a good thing. Football is something beautiful that all the fans enjoy.”

Singer, Jeremiah Gyang gushes about wife on 4th wedding anniversary

Awww! Who knew Na Baka singer, Jeremiah Gyang was married? I knew not! The songwriter and his beautiful wife, Ladi Gyang are celebrating their fourth wedding anniversary today, August 28, 2014. They got married in 2010.
‎Jeremiah posted a picture of himself and his wife with the caption, ‘the best wife, amazing companion and awesome mother.’

Samuel Eto'o has some good words for Mourinho

You can never understand Eto’o. One minute he’s ballistic the other minute he’s something else. Months after he labelled his former boss, Jose Mourinho a “fool” and a “puppet” for making comments regarding his age, the newly-signed Everton striker has thanked the Portuguese Manager for integrating him into the Premier League.
The Cameroonian international told reporters, “The only thing I have to say about Jose Mourinho is to thank him. It’s down to him that I had the opportunity to be accepted and integrated into the Premier League and I want to thank him for that. I’m not particularly concerned that it’s against my [old] team [on Saturday]. The important thing is to integrate into my new team-mates’ way of playing and get ready for that match. If I don’t feature it’s just important to get ready.”

Samuel Eto'o joins Everton on a two-year deal

Former Chelsea player, Samuel Eto’o has joined Everton on a 2-year free transfer deal. He will wear the No 5 shIrt at Goodison Park and be paid £130,000 a week. The Cameroon international tweeted, “‘Officially an Everton player…!!! Let’s get ready for a new and ambitious Challenge!!!’ 

The 33 year-old added. ” I have been very impressed by the style of play Everton adopt. I could see straight away that at this club I will have the opportunity to play football. I had the chance to speak with the manager over the last few days and we agreed that this was what we would do.

‘I was impressed with his enthusiasm but also by the knowledge of football that Roberto Martinez carries, his vision of football and how he reads football. I still think I can learn a great deal from him here.’

Everton coach, Roberto Martinez wrote, “For someone who has achieved nearly everything, he still has the desire he had at 15 when he went to Spain and showed what he could do. For many reasons he has got a point to prove. We are very excited and I think Everton is the perfect home for him. The fans will make him ready and feel sharp but we have got to be a bit patient with the fitness levels and make sure he is back to his best.’

Photos: Angel Di Maria seals Man United move, becomes 6th most expensive footballer of all time+ Top 10 transfers

Manchester United has concluded the signing of Angel Di Maria from Real Madrid on a five-year deal for a record of £59.7m. He has also become the 6th most expensive footballer of all time.
On leaving Real Madrid, the Argentine said “My time at Real Madrid has come to an end. In these 4 years, I have had the honor of wearing this shirt.”
Top 10 most expensive transfer fees of all time
(1) Gareth Bale (Tottenham to Real Madrid) – £88m
(2) Cristiano Ronaldo (Man Utd to Real Madrid) – £80m
(3) Luis Suarez (Liverpool to Barca) – £75m
(4) Neymar (Santos to Barca) – £71.5m
(5) James Rodriguez (Monaco to Real Madrid) -£63m
(6) Angel Di Maria (Real Madrid to Man Utd) – £59.7m
(7) Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Inter to Barcelona) – £59m
(8) Kaka (AC Milan to Real Madrid) – £56m
(9) Edinson Cavani (Napoli to PSG)- £55m
(10) Radamel Falcao (Atletico Madrid to Monaco) – £51m
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