Author: David Ayomide
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) David Beckham playfully teased Harry Kane after the Bayern Munich star’s remarkable goal from inside his own half during an 8-0 victory over Darmstadt in the Bundesliga. Kane, the England captain, thrilled the crowd at the Allianz Arena with his sensational strike. After receiving the ball in the center circle, he looked up and lofted it over the goalkeeper, echoing Beckham’s famous goal for Manchester United against Wimbledon in 1996. Beckham took to Instagram to congratulate Kane and had some lighthearted banter with the striker, saying, “I mean, I don’t know where you got that…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Halloween festivities brought out the creativity in celebrities, with Dwayne Johnson paying homage to David Beckham while Edward Norton and Shauna Robertson dressed as Posh and Becks at an LA costume party. WWE legend Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson dressed up as David Beckham, wearing a blonde wig and a Manchester United jersey featuring Beckham’s iconic No. 7. Johnson shared his Halloween look on social media, humorously dubbing himself “265-lb BLA-MOAN BECKHAM” in reference to his Samoan heritage. READ ALSO: Beckham Eyes Ambassador Role In Man Utd Amidst Qatari Takeover Talk Beckham responded to the…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) Manchester United reportedly plan to publicly confirm Jadon Sancho’s apology to manager Erik ten Hag, marking a potential reconciliation between the English winger and the Dutch coach. However, there is growing concern within the squad regarding Ten Hag’s strict approach. A number of United players have raised questions about the manager’s hardline tactics, expressing worries that they have negatively affected team morale and togetherness. READ ALSO: Manchester United Announce Details Of Sir Bobby Charlton’s Memorial Service The team has appeared disjointed on several occasions this season, with their recent defeat to city rivals Manchester City…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a convincing 4-0 win over Ethiopia in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games second round qualifiers on October 31 in Abuja. With two goals by Rasheedat Ajibade, as well as goals from Uchenna Kanu and Asisat Oshoala, the Falcons reached the third round with an aggregate score of 5-1, following a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Addis Ababa. After a solid defensive first half, the Falcons broke the deadlock in added time with Kanu making a remarkable run inside the box to score. READ ALSO: Nigeria’s Super Falcons Now 32nd…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) Erling Haaland graciously congratulated Lionel Messi after the Argentine icon secured his record eighth Ballon d’Or award on Monday. Despite an outstanding season in which Haaland scored an impressive 52 goals and achieved a treble with Manchester City, he finished as the runner-up to Messi. READ ALSO: Haaland Shows Teaser Of New Goal Celebration After Winning Gerd Muller Trophy Haaland shared Messi’s Instagram post featuring the Golden Ball and added, “Felicitaciones @LEOMESSI,” which means “Congratulations.” During his acceptance speech, Messi acknowledged Haaland’s remarkable achievements from the previous season and suggested that Haaland could have also…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) Manchester United has announced the details of the memorial service for Sir Bobby Charlton. The service will be held at Manchester Cathedral on 13 November to honor the legendary Red Devils icon who passed away at the age of 86 on 21 October. To celebrate Charlton’s remarkable life, a formal memorial will take place at 2 pm on Monday. The club has also confirmed that a procession will pass by Old Trafford, providing fans with an opportunity to reflect and bid their final farewell to the beloved figure. READ ALSO: Mount Faces Criticism For Slow…
Lagos, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA): Vinicius Jr. officially signed a contract extension on Tuesday, ensuring his stay in Madrid for an additional four years. READ ALSO: Jude Bellingham Hints At Lengthy Stay With Real Madrid, Shunning Premier League Return The talented winger, who had been subject to ongoing rumors about a new deal, has now officially committed to an extended contract that will see him remain in the Spanish capital until the age of 27, as confirmed by the club. His new contract comes with an impressive €1 billion release clause, matching the clauses of his teammates Federico Valverde and…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The Carabao Cup semi-finals will no longer be two-legged ties after the 2023–24 season, in an effort to reduce fixture congestion for Premier League clubs. According to the Daily Mail, the EFL has agreed to switch to one-off semi-final games as it has been in negotiations for a broadcast deal with Sky Sports starting next season, which includes no penalty charge for abandoning two-legged semi-finals. Additionally, there is a proposed funding package from the Premier League worth £900 million over six years. This proposal must first be approved by the 20 top-flight clubs, who…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Erik ten Hag has faced criticism from Louis Saha, who has advised the manager to “set aside his ego” in the Jadon Sancho situation. Sancho, the £72 million winger, was notably omitted from the Manchester United squad during an early September match against Arsenal, which the team lost 3-1. Following this exclusion, the England international took to Instagram to dispute claims that his absence was due to subpar training performances. He accused his manager of making him a’scapegoat’ for the team’s disappointing start to the season, feeling unfairly singled out for the team’s struggles.…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Saudi Arabia is poised to be named the host country for the 2034 World Cup after Australia decided not to bid for the tournament rights. FIFA’s guidelines for the 2034 World Cup stated that bids would be accepted only from AFC and OFC member associations. This led both Australia and Saudi Arabia to emerge as frontrunners for hosting rights. However, just hours before the FIFA deadline, Football Australia officially announced its decision not to bid for the tournament. As a result, Saudi Arabia stands as the sole bidder for this prestigious global event, and…