Suarez and Iniesta persuades Isco to join Barcelona

Andres Iniesta and Denis Suarez have urged Real Madrid’s Isco, to join them at Barcelona.

Isco’s current deal at the Santiago Bernabeu expires in 2018 and he has been linked with a move away this summer.


Reports in Spain this week claim Barca are ready to pay the 24-year-old a big signing-on fee, if he runs down his deal and then moved to Camp Nou on a free transfer.

“He is a fantastic player, with an incredible talent,” Iniesta told reporters.

“For many years he has been doing things very well and he is playing for one of the best teams in the world.

“He is an important player not just in the national team but in his club. He is young and has many years to grow and improve.”


Suarez however remains cautious about a possible deal. The last player to move directly from Real Madrid to Barcelona was Luis Enrique in 1996

“Of course I would like to have Isco as a team-mate, all good players are welcome in our team,” he said to Cadena Ser.

“Isco has an incredible talent but right now he is under contract with Real.

“We have to wait and see what happens. If he doesn’t sign a contract extension, then we can talk.”

Nigeria international, Victor Moses signs new four-year contract with Chelsea FC

Nigeria International, Victor Moses has signed new contract with Chelsea, the club announced today.
The 26-year-old winger's previous deal was due to expire in 2019 but Moses has now extended his stay until 2021 after he put pen to paper today, March 1st.
Moses has been one of the stars and an important part of the Blues'  success this season, with the club on course for the Premier League title, having been converted by boss Antonio Conte into a right wing-back, a role he's taken to effortlessly.
"I feel very excited and I'm delighted to be here for another few years now and to sign a new deal. Now it's time to concentrate on the team and keep working hard to make sure we win games and try to win the Premier League this season. We're having a great season, I'm enjoying my football and we have a good manager here that has given every single one of us confidence. I just want to keep on enjoying it and working hard for the team" he added.
Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo said:
"We are extremely pleased Victor has chosen to extend his contract with us. He is enjoying an excellent season and, under Antonio's leadership, has proved to be an important member of the squad. This new contract is testament to Victor's hard work and dedication to succeed at Chelsea and we believe he will be a big part of our future success.''





Source: Chelsea/Sky Sports

Man-U Defeats Southampton To Lift The League Cup Trophy

Red Devil's forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic struck twice including a late headed winner to defeat Southampton 3-2 in a very tough League Cup final at Wembley on Sunday.

The Swede super striker nodded a corner kick past Southhampton's goalkeeper to score his 26th goal of the season in all competitions and secure Jose Mourinho’s first trophy since the Portuguese coach took charge.

“This is a team effort. This is what I came for – to win and I am winning. The more I win the more satisfied I get,” Daily Sun quoted the 35-year-old former Sweden international saying after their victory.

Swansea City Sack Bob Bradley Three Months After Appointing Him

English Premiership club Swansea City have sacked Bob Bradley after only 85 days in charge, bringing an end to a brief and disastrous spell as manager that yielded only eight points from 11 games.

Swansea had been determined to give Bradley the January transfer window to strengthen the squad he inherited when he took over in October but the crushing Boxing Day defeat at the hands of West Ham United, and the supporter unrest during the second half of that match, left the club’s American owners with no choice but to act.

Alan Curtis, the first-team coach, and Paul Williams, the assistant manager, have been placed in charge on a temporary basis as the club look for a permanent replacement.

Bradley’s position effectively became untenable after Swansea lost 4-1 against West Ham. A large section of the crowd at the Liberty Stadium chanted “We want Bradley out” during the game, which was Swansea’s third defeat in succession.

It was also the eighth time during Bradley’s tenure that Swansea had conceded three goals or more in a match and left the Welsh club second from bottom in the Premier League, four points adrift of safety.

Bob Bradley was viewed as something of a gamble when he became the first American to manage in the Premier League and there is no escaping the fact that his appointment has proved to be a terrible decision.

Following his final defeat, in which the visitors scored three second-half goals and fans rounded on the manager, Bradley said: “I don’t make excuses. After a game like today I take responsibility that it’s not good enough.

“Inside the dressing room we have to look at each other and accept that especially in the second half we had the chance to fight back and we weren’t able to do it in a strong enough way. At the moment we’re our own worst enemy, no matter what we do we seem to put ourselves in terrible spots.”

Gerrard set for Liverpool return

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, is on the verge of returning to the club to take up a position as a coach and has stated that he needs a symbolic one.

The 36-year-old has discussed the possibility of helping to shape the club’s younger generation with Academy director, Alex Inglethorpe. Report says dialogue is at an advanced stage.

Following his exit from Major League Soccer side, LA Galaxy, Gerrard has multiple other offers to consider while he takes a little break and spends time with his family.

The England FA has also been in contact with him over prospects at international level of being an assistance coach.

Gerrard told Goal, “I’ve got options on the pitch, off the pitch and I’ve got a bit of thinking to do over the next two, three weeks.

His old managers, Brendan Rodgers at Celtic and Newcastle’s Rafael Benitez are both interested in working with him.

“In a short space of time I took a lot away. Tactically, I tried to pick up what he wanted to get out of every player in the team.

During the MLS break Gerrard returned to train with his former club and said:

“I tried to analyse what would be the qualities he wants to make a successful Jurgen Klopp team. I stuffed in as much as I could learn as possible.

“From just those two to three weeks training with the team and doing gym work at Melwood, I could clearly see his principles and how he wants the team to play in the future.

“All the coaches I’ve worked with at Liverpool, I tried to log notes on their way of working, things I felt they did right or wrong, how they handled different situations.

“For someone like me who wants to stay involved in the game when I retire, I think it’s very important to keep that sort of information on the various approaches to management.”

“I didn’t want to say goodbye to the team and to the supporters and never look back.

“I always hoped the doors would be open for me and I’m grateful that they are because the club has been a huge part of my life and will continue to play a big part

A Shooting Star Gunned Down In Port Harcourt

Arsenal's Midfielder Serge Gnabry signed up by Werder Bremen For Undisclosed Fee

Werder Bremen have signed Arsenal midfielder Serge Gnabry for an undisclosed fee.

The 21-year-old was the joint top scorer at this summer's Olympic Games with six goals as his Germany side lost the final to hosts Brazil.

Gnabry joined the Gunners in 2011 and made 18 appearances for the club, scoring once.

Reports on Tuesday suggested the player would join Bayern Munichbefore being loaned to Bremen.

However, the club's sporting director Frank Baumann has denied any other club is involved in the transfer: "There aren't any agreements with other clubs."

Gnabry said: "Per Mertesacker and Mesut Ozil have only said positive things about the club.

"I'm confident we'll have a successful season and push for the top half of the table.

"I had very good talks with the management and that has led me here."

BBC

Why Arsenal cannot win Premier League – Vieira

Former Arsenal captain, Patrick Vieira, has said that in as much as manager, Arsene Wenger’s stringent transfer policy is helpful to the club, there might be need for reinforcements following the north London side’s lacklustre start to the Premier League campaign.

Haven lost their opening game to Liverpool at the Emirate stadium, Arsenal played out a goalless draw with champions Leicester City on Saturday.

Arsene Wenger has come under heavy verbal attack from fans and media as who are expecting him to invest into the squad which finished second last campaign.

Viera told British media, “I quite admire that, in the world where some clubs have so much money, they go and buy players who are £40 million and are worth £10 million.”

Though Wenger has not been too busy in the transfer window which closes on September 1, he had added three players to his squad which include midfielder Granit Xhaka, defender Rob Holding and striker Takuma Asano.

Vieira, who is currently managing New York City FC in the US added, “But on the other side the team is not doing as good as it used to and you need to win football matches.

“They’ve been disappointing, losing games they should have won.

“My generation had lots of physically strong players. In this last five or six years, Arsenal went more with this type of mobile, technical players.

“Now when I watch Arsenal, yes they play good football but I just have a feeling they are missing something – the physical presence, the personality, this is what they’re missing.”

Van Gaal says ‘it’s over’ after FA Cup win

Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal, has told Sky Sports News that “it’s over”, while leaving the team’s hotel on Sunday.

His cryptic comments come as speculations increase, that the Old Trafford outfit are set to name Jose Mourinho as his replacement.

The former Chelsea boss is expected to be confirmed as the new United manager this week, after both parties agreed a deal.

Van Gaal led the team to FA Cup glory on Saturday – United’s first silverware since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013 – defeating Crystal Palace 2-1 at Wembley.

He is however set to be fired, after he failed to qualify for the Champions League.

Lionel Messi Broke a Woman's Arm With a Missed Shot

He might be the world's greatest player, but Lionel Messi isn't often recognized for his power. 

His low center of gravity and balance while running at pace make him nearly impossible to knock off the ball, however, and he's won plenty of physical challenges against much bigger players. But he can also call on a deceptively formidable shot, especially on his left foot. With very little back lift, he can generate plenty of power.

An unlucky fan discovered how much force the Argentine has at his disposal at a match yesterday between Villareal and Barcelona. Messi cut inside off the right wing toward the top of the box and unleashed an explosive left-foot effort that flew over the crossbar and kept rising. 

A female fan stuck up an arm to protect herself, and the ball struck with enough force to break it. Video after shows her in noticeable pain, and she seems to go into a kind of shock while trying to leave her seat to get medical attention.

It's an issue more commonly associated with baseball or hockey, but be warned: Catching a soccer game from the stands can also be dangerous.

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Mourinho Signs Pre-Contract With Man Utd

Jose Mourinho has signed a pre-contract agreement to become Manchester United’s next manager. (El Pais – in Spanish)

photo courtsey theguardian.com

Mourinho will make Tottenham’s 22-year-old striker Harry Kane his priority transfer target if he replaces Louis van Gaal at United. (Independent on Sunday)

Aston Villa manager Remi Garde is on the verge of being sacked after four months in charge of the Premier League’s bottom club. (Sunday Mirror)

Manchester United could outbid Atletico Madrid for Chelsea’s 27-year-old Spain international striker Diego Costa this summer. (Fichajes.net – in Spanish)

Juventus will target Arsenal’s 29-year-old French striker Olivier Giroud if they fail to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani, also 29.
(Tuttosport – in Italian)

Italian side Juve are also interested in signing Liverpool’s 25-year-old Belgian striker Christian Benteke. (Sun on Sunday)

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says the club need to change their managerial structure to include a director of football. (Sun on Sunday)

Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola could make the German club’s midfielder Sebastian Rode, 25, his first signing when he takes charge at Manchester City. (Sunday Mirror)

Guardiola is also keen to beat rivals Manchester United and Liverpool to bring another of his Bayern Munich players to City, striker Robert Lewandowski, 27. (Sunday Express)

Juventus and Atletico Madrid will move for Chile forward Alexis Sanchez if Arsenal cannot agree an improved deal with the 27-year-old. (Sunday Mirror)

Tottenham are targeting Deportivo Maldonado striker Jonathan Calleri. The 22-year-old former Boca Juniors man is currently on loan at Brazilian side Sao Paulo. (Sunday People)

Napoli will try to sign Everton striker Romelu Lukaku, 22, if they sell Gonzalo Higuain. Chelsea, Manchester United and Bayern Munich are all interested in their 28-year-old Argentine forward.
(TuttoMercatoWeb – in Italian)

West Ham have agreed an £8.5m deal to sign Besiktas’s 24-year-old winger Gokhan Tore this summer. (Takvim – in Turkish)

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson, 25, could be set to leave Anfield in the summer, with boss Jurgen Klopp saying nobody is “unsellable”. (Mail on Sunday)

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick, 34, turned down “crazy money” from China to stay at Old Trafford. (Sun on Sunday)

United are keen on signing midfielder Andre Gomes from Gary Neville’s Valencia, the 22-year-old has a £19.5m release clause. (Sunday Mirror)

Manchester City have joined a host of European clubs interested in 18-year-old Rennes winger Ousmane Dembele. (Mail on Sunday)

Pm news cullage

News Headlines Today - 14/3/2016

VANGUARD

*Re-run elections: IG deploys AIG, three CPs to Rivers

*Fuel scarcity bites harder amid increase in supply

*CONSTITION REVIEW: NASS'll send amended versions to Buhari in different bills 'Deputy Speaker

*China wants more of Nigeria's oil

*Ebonyi earmarks N250m to fight Lasa fever

*Ekiti suspends 16 teachers for using students as labourers

*234 matriculate at Nigeria's first medical varsity in Ondo

*The lessons Buhari made us to learn in prison ' Akau

*Lekki building collapse: Insurance would have reduced burden on victims' dependants ' NIA

*MasterCard to empower start-ups from Africa, Middle East

*Africa Prudential proposes 43 Kobo final dividend

*Furore over extension of port concession period

*Eniola Aluko nets hat-trick for Chelsea

*FC IfeanyiUbah whitewash Ikorodu United 4-1

*Majek Fashek visits CLAM, as Pastor Oladiyun preaches love, humanity

*5 reasons to drink red wine before bed

*Bukky Wright's son, Ojjay set to promote his music

*Odion Ighalo helps Watford edge past Arsenal

PM NEWS

*Ramos scores, sees red as Madrid beat Las Palmas

*Lai Mohammed to establish National Endowment for the Arts

*Olu of Warri visits Tinubu at Bourdillon

Nigeria to participate in India-Africa summit

*Buhari is president whether home or abroad ' Presidency

*Malawi president mocks Pastor TB Joshua, calls him fake

*Zlatan to PSG: Replace Eiffel Tower with my statue then I'll stay

*UNIOSUN alumni to sue Aregbesola over varsity's name change

*Penis of Ese Oruru's abuductor should be cut ' Tunde Bakare

*Dutse Residents decry 100 per cent increase in price of sachet water

*President Buhari condoles Urhobos, people of Delta on death of Felix Ibru

*Nigerian Shipowners form an umbrella body

*China seeks more crude oil export from Nigeria

*6 children die of measles, whooping cough in Jigawa

*APC sweeps local council polls in Sokoto State

*Mile 12 Crisis: Afenifere calls for Judicial Enquiry

*IPC decries growing attacks on journalists

*Piracy: Lai Mohammed seeks jail term without fine

*We will deal ruthlessly with pipeline vandals, power saboteurs ' FG

*NDLEA arrests 2 cocaine peddlers in IDPs camp

*Freeze Prince Adedoyin's accounts, court rules

*Buhari goes to Malabo for talks on oil theft

*Diego Costa did not bite me ' Gareth Barry

*Buhari congratulates PFN president, Rev Omobude at 70

*EFCC recovers $2.3m armsgate money

*Amaechi reconciles ship owners in Nigeria

*Osinbajo presents Buhari's scorecard, fulfills promise

*Another boat capsizes in Lagos

*Deal or No Deal' MTN, NCC yet to agree

BBC

*Turkish president vows war on terror

*Malaysia detains Australian reporters

*Egypt minister sacked for Prophet remark

*Mass anti-president protests in Brazil

*Turkish capital hit by huge explosion

*Sixteen killed in Ivory Coast attack

*Meeting my mother after 42 years was a miracle

*Why is maths education a huge political issue in America

*Can Nigeria breathe new life into its factories

*How a cat changed an autistic girl's life

*Is Wenger nearing the end at Arsenal

*Ibrahimovic says he will leave PSG

*Williams surges through in Indian Wells

*Palestinian wins global teaching prize

*Dortmund fan dies during league match

*Aston Villa 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur

*Manchester United 1-1 West Ham United

*Freedman sacked as Forest manager

*Syria under pressure ahead of talks

ENTERTAINMENT

*50 cent denies owning a Mansion in Africa - Vanguard

*Amber Rose Reveals Why She Defended Kim Kardashian's Nude Photo - Huffington Post

*Ariana Grande Singlehandedly Saves Tidal With Musical Impressions On 'SNL - Huffington Post

*Author Takes Down Donald Trump In Exquisite 666-Word Facebook Post - Huffington Post

*AY: 'Why my wife left the house for 3 days,' comedian speaks - Pulse

*D'Banj: Producer, DeeVee dumps pop star's label - Pulse

*Caitlyn Slams Hillary Clinton on I Am Cait~E

*Bethany Joy Lenz, James  Lafferty and One Tree Hill Cast Reunite~E

*Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom  Arrive in L.A. After London  Trip~E

*Will Smith & Jada Pinkett  Smith Show PDA on Family  Broadway Night~E

*Charlie Puth Says ''F--k You  Justin Bieber'' in Concert~E

*Ellen Page And Co-Host Ian Daniel Open Up About Confronting Prejudice While Filming 'Gaycation - Huffington Post

*Elvina Ibru raises her game - New Telegraph

*Omotola husband is ill, actress shares photo of her husband beside her in the hospital

*I'm a fulfilled woman ' Clarion Chukwura - New Telegraph

*Jazz singer and Grammy nominee Ernestine Anderson dies at 87 - Associated Press

*Johnny Depp Calls Donald Trump A 'Brat' In A Room Full Of Cheering People - Huffington Post

*Juliet Ibrahim comes for fan who said she looks older than 35

*Selena Gomez Meets Celine  Dion and Is the Ultimate Fangirl~E

*Kim Kardashian Goes  Makeup-Free, Wears Jacket  Bearing Her Face~E

*Rob Kardashian Is All Smiles  as He & Blac Chyna Fly Out  for Trip~E

#SDK

News Headlines This Sunday - 13/3/2016

DAILY POST

*Thugs snatched result sheet from electoral officer – Akwa Ibom REC

*NITEL employees beg Buhari to pay counterpart pension fund

*MTN reacts to alleged secret deal with AGF, says negotiations ongoing

*Low voter turnout at Akwa Ibom rerun elections

*Herdsmen on killing spree in Kogi – Monarch

*This is genocide against my people – Mark laments death of over 500 constituents

*Amaechi needs urgent psychiatric attention – Governor Wike

*Jonathan hated Rivers people; Wike is here to steal money, he can sell his mother – Amaechi

*Economy: APGA would have done better than APC’s Buhari – Oye

*Amaechi instigating anarchy in Rivers – State Government

*Arrests of public officials: DSS has taken on the wrong customer – Fayose

*One dead, another wounded as 3 vehicles collide on Otedola Bridge

*War on rustlers: Livestocks recovered, camps destroyed in 4 States

*Appeal Court confirms actress, Ibinabo’s 5-year jail term

*Anglican priest, 12 others crushed to death along Asaba road

*Why I will never be at peace with football – Gerrard

*Real Madrid to activate De Gea’s release clause

*Siasia drops six players from Super Eagles camp

*2016 Olympics Basketball: D’Tigers draw Argentina, Brazil, Spain

*Mourinho confirms he will start at new club in July

*Newcastle appoint Benitez as new manager

*Federal Polytechnic in Ado Ekiti raises alarm over alleged invasion of farms by Fulani herdsmen

VANGUARD

*CAN warns Emirs against forceful marriage of Christian minors

*FG's N3.1 trillion revenue loss traced to an individual

*Ex-Delta gov, Felix Ibru, dies at 80

*Fayemi challenges working women to add value to society

*Dispute over NNPC restructuring plunges economy into chaos

*Robbers attack bank, cart away Automated Teller Machines

*Fuel crisis to end in 2 days, Kachikwu assures Nigerians

*Ondo medical varsity targets N1 billion for devt

*LAGOS COLLAPSED BUILDING: Doctors battle to save 13 survivors

*Refugees failure of the world powers' diplomacy

*Huawei seeks global partnership to build 5G

*Obama offers tech leaders warning on encryption

*AFCON Qualifier: Rufai backs Ikeme to save Eagles

*Oliseh to appear before House Committee on Sports

*Lukaku sinks Chelsea's Europe hope

*Olamide, Phyno, others excite at Lagos launch of Guinness' #TheSpecialOne

*Why indigenous rappers are more successful ' Jesse Jagz

*Why I'm calling for donations ' Emma Nyra

*Christians Got Talent set to hold April 3rd

*Tonia Ferrari releases stunning pictures for new movie

*Omowunmi Akinnifesi ' Defining Her Path

*Allure Weekly Fashion Trend: Lemon Prints, Polka Dot, Pink Fashion and Patchwork

*DSS Humbles Ekiti 'Honourable' Legislators

*Kanye West to drop three albums this year

*Empire's' Lee Daniels talks about Season 2 and Trai Byers Exit Rumors

*Army intensifies Clearance Operations against Boko Haram

*Violent Clashes at Donald Trump's Chicago Rally

*Ese: The Nigerian child as an endangered being

*60 YEARS AFTER NIGERIA'S FIRST CRUDE: Oloibiri oil dries up, natives wallow in abject poverty

*16-yr-old Ifeoma, like Ese, was forcibly converted to Islam

BBC

*Snowmobile hits dog-sleds in US race

*Guatemala investigates lake clean-up

*Lebanon unveils Beirut rubbish plan

*Venezuela opposition launches protests

*Man jumps off The Shard with parachute

*Syrian refugee plays piano for Ai Weiwei

*Ghana opens doors to other Africans

Disabled people face benefits change

*Chelsea's Costa denies biting Barry

*Panic again, but this time England survive

*Murray and Konta win at Indian Wells

*London Irish 16-26 Saracens

*England women maintain 100% record

*Flanagan retains WBO lightweight belt

*Catalans Dragons 20-30 Warrington

*Muller and Thiago double up for Bayern

*Obama warns against US campaign anger

*Everton 2-0 Chelsea

*Barcelona score six in Getafe stroll

*Real Madrid back Nadal over accusations

*Bournemouth 3-2 Swansea City

*Stoke City 1-2 Southampton

*Migrants 'beaten in boat' off Turkey

*An Ohio Judge Has Ruled That 17-Year-Olds Can Vote In The Primary - Gawker

ENTERTAINMENT

*Beyonce Reveals Biggest Hero & Proudest Moment - Guardian

*Brace Yourself For A Third Kanye West Album This Year - Huffington Post

*Burglar Insists He Broke Into Home To Save Wife Taylor Swift - Huffington Post

*Dencia slams reports she was Pearl's lesbian partner

*Eku Edewor: Sprightly Fashionista - New Telegraph

*Kids' Choice Awards 2016:  Complete List of Winners~E

*All the Kids' Choice  Awards 2016 Red Carpet  Arrivals~E

*North West Demonstrates a  ''Tough Workout'' in Kim  Kardashian's Vid~E

*Ex-beauty queen Omowunmi Akinnifesi launches affordable clothing line - Nigerian Pilot

*Funke Akindele made iRokoWorld ambassador - Nigerian Pilot

*Hard Rock Cafe: Banky W, Dj Xclusive, Seyi Shay, Director X, Others attends the grand opening party of Hard Rock Cafe in Lagos - Pulse

*I kiss my husband twice a day ' FOLORUNSO ALAKIJA, FIRST FEMALE CHANCELLOR - The Sun

*I wear only African accessories 'ANNE NNOKO - The Sun

*John Legend Calls Out 'Racist' Donald Trump On Twitter - Huffington Post

*Future Heads to Strip Club  After Ciara & Russell Wilson  Get Engaged~E

*Dwayne ''The Rock'' Johnson  Surprises Patients at  Children's Hospital~E

*Rob Kardashian Shows  Weight Loss on Shopping Trip With Blac Chyna~E

*Wendy Williams Says Son  Walked in on Her Giving  Husband a ''Favor''~E