“We have no problem with him” – UEFA backs Cakir after controversial Nani red card

UEFA have stated that they don’t have any issues with Cuneyt Cakir, following the controversial sending off of Manchester United winger, Nani, as the English side were dumped of the Champions League.

The Portuguese, was sent off after catching Alvaro Arbeloa, in the second half of the match played at Old Trafford, with the home side leading 1-0. Real…

Roberto Di Matteo backs John Terry as Chelsea captain

Roberto Di Matteo insists John Terry should still be viewed as the “leader” of Chelsea, but Kick It Out chairman Lord Ouseley admits he is not happy with the club’s decision to keep him as captain.Terry will don the armband, embroided with the motto ‘Unite against Racism’, in Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Shaktar Donetsk as part of with UEFA’s Fight against Racism Europe campaign.

It will also…

Oshiomhole Backs Down – Releases Condemned Prisoner He Had Proposed to Execute

 

 

GOVERNOR Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has granted amnesty to two prisoners condemned to death in exercise of his prerogative of mercy.

It may be recalled that there was an international outcry a few days ago after Mr. Oshiomhole signed the death warrants of some prisoners in Oko Prison, Benin City, after…

‘Revolutions don’t happen in days’ – Joe Cole backs Rodgers to come good at Liverpool

Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole has called for patience from the club’s fans as the Reds continue to adapt to Brendan Rodgers’ tactical style.

The Merseyside outfit have made their worst start to a season in 101 years, with the new manager still yet to clinch a Premier League victory at Anfield in four attempts.

However, Cole believes the club have…

Pique backs Messi for 2012 Fifa Ballon d’Or

Gerard Pique has labelled his Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi as the favourite to win this year’s Fifa Ballon d’Or award.

The Argentina international is likely to face stiff competition for the accolade from players such as Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Cristiano Ronaldo, but Pique feels that Messi is currently the top player in football.

“It’s difficult to guess who will…

Ojudu backs impeachment move

Senator Babafemi Ojudu yesterday supported moves by members of the House of Representatives to impeach President Goodluck Jonathan.

He said: “If they do that, they would be heeding my call.”

Ojudu said the state of insecurity in the country called for more drastic…

David Beckham backs England to go far at Euro 2012

David Beckham believes that England have all the ingredients to have a successful Euro 2012 campaign should they reach the later stages of the tournament.

The Three Lions followed up a credible 1-1 draw with France with a thrilling 3-2 win over Sweden on Friday, and can book their place in the knock-out stages with a point against Ukraine on Tuesday.

A second…

Arewa Consultative Forum Backs Buhari’s Statement

Avram Grant backs Chelsea to overcome Barcelona after ‘best result’ possible

Avram Grant is confident Chelsea are now firmly in the driving seat in their Champions League semi-final tie with Barcelona, having achieved the “best result” possible with their 1-0 victory at Stamford Bridge.

Pep Guardiola’s men are still favourites to progress to the final despite Didier Drogba’s goal, thanks largely to their imperious home form. The Catalans…

2015: Uwazuruike backs Igbo presidency

The new Ezeigbo Gburugburu and Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) leader, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, has supported the call for a president of Igbo extraction in 2015.

He also decried the “poor performance” of…