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Shakhtar Donetsk 0-3 Paris Saint- Germain: Solid Parisian showing enough to see off sorry Shakhtar

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Goals scored in the first half were enough to see les Parisiens through in Ukraine, with the hosts now bottom of Group A Paris Saint-Germain earned a 3-0 win at Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday to preserve their perfect start to the Champions League. Serge Aurier got himself on the end of Maxwell's cross in the seventh minute to put Laurent Blanc's side in the lead, before being key to his side's second goal, flicking on a corner for David Luiz to double their advantage. PSG were almost made to pay for the wastefulness of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Angel Di Maria in the second half, with Alex Teixeira being denied by both Kevin Trapp and the woodwork. But they could not find a way through PSG's back line and Ibrahimovic ensured the result by forcing Darijo Srna into scoring an own-goal as the match approached stoppage time. The Ligue 1 champions maintain their unbeaten start to the season in all competitions and keep pace with Real Madrid at the top of Group A. The visitors ma

Ronaldo scores 500th career goal

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The Portugal attacker reached a major milestone against Malmo on Wednesday, joining football luminaries such as Pele and Gerd MullerReal Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo has scored his 500th career goal after finding the net in Wednesday's clash with Malmo. The capital club featured in their second Champions League game of 2015-16 as the former Manchester United player reach a special milestone, joining the likes of Pele, Ferenc Puskas, Gerd Muller and Alfredo Di Stefano in reaching 500 career goals. Ronaldo's remarkable goal tally is spread over club and international appearances, beginning with five goals for first club Sporting, 118 in a successful spell with Manchester United, 55 for Portugal and 322 for current club Madrid. The Portugal attacked joined the 10-times Champions League winners in 2009 for what was then a world record fee of €94 million (£84m), and set about topping La Liga scoring charts from the outset. The 30-year-old's first season in Madrid yielded 33

Juventus 2-0 Sevilla: Morata and Zaza net in narrow win

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The Italian outfit move into top spot in Group D with a home win over their La Liga opponents thanks to a first half header from their in-form Spanish striker Alvaro Morata made it two goals in as many Champions League games this season as he scored in Juventus’ 2-0 defeat of Seviila . The victory was deserved after an all-action Juventus performance that barely gave Sevilla a look in, and Morata's effort saw him equal Alessandro Del Piero's record of having scored in five consecutive Champions League matches for the club. Despite managing just one win in their first six Serie A games, Juventus are now two-for-two in the competition, Morata adding a second crucial goal to the winner he hit at Manchester City two weeks earlier. The Spaniard rose above two defenders to score with a placed header four minutes before half- time, and Simone Zaza netted a second with a solo run and finish three minutes from the end. Sevilla might have hoped the setting of Juventus Stadium would inspi

Mata: Rooney? I'm now Man Utd's No.1 penalty taker

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The Spaniard converted from the spot in Wednesday's Champions League clash with Wolfsburg, with Louis van Gaal having decided he is now ahead of Wayne Rooney in the pecking order Juan Mata has revealed that he is now Manchester United 's primary penalty taker, ahead of Wayne Rooney , with the Spaniard having scored from the spot in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Wolfsburg. The former Chelsea playmaker stepped up to slot home past Diego Benaglio in the 34th minute, levelling the Champions League clash at Old Trafford at the time, with Daniel Caligiuri having given the visitors the lead. And now Mata, who also set-up United's winner with an extravagant flick into Chris Smalling's path, has revealed that Louis van Gaal has decided he is now the club's penalty taker, ahead of skipper Rooney. Mata told BT Sport : "The manager makes a list of penalty takers and I'm the first right now so I have confidence. "It was a very tough game. We were defending in the la

Atletico Madrid 1-2 Benfica: Gaitan sends Portuguese side top

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The Liga side took the lead in the first half through Angel Correa, but they were left pointless after Nicolas Gaitan inspired an impressive Benfica fightback Goals from Nicolas Gaitan and Goncalo Guedes secured a surprise 2-1 Champions League win for Benfica over Atletico Madrid as the Portuguese side took early control of Group C. The visitors headed to Vicente Calderon having failed to win on their travels this season or beat Spanish opposition in Europe since 1982. But after falling behind to Angel Correa's 23rd- minute effort, Rui Vitoria's men - who beat Astana on matchday one - struck back either side of the break and survived a late onslaught from the hosts to clinch a potentially vital victory. Atletico coach Diego Simeone had identified Gaitan as Benfica's main threat in the build-up to the game and will therefore have been disappointed by the way his charges allowed the Argentina midfielder to drift in unmarked at the back post to draw his side level. And the hom

Ahmed Musa inspires CSKA to victory against PSV

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The Nigerian got his side’s curtain raiser as they marched past the canon in Wednesday's Champions League game at the Arena KhimkiNigeria’s Ahmed Musa recorded his name on the scorers’ sheet in CSKA Moscow 3-2 defeat of PSV Eindhoven in a Uefa Champions League game played at the Arena Khimki on Wednesday night. The game which was Leonid Slutsky side’s first win in the competition saw the former Kano Pillars forward net the first goal of the encounter in the eighth minute. They fell behind in when Zoran Tosic's inswinging corner from the right was allowed to drop to the feet of Musa , who turned the ball into the net after reacting faster than any of the PSV players around him. CSKA doubled their advantage when Doumbia finished off Mario Fernandes' perfect right-wing cross, his looping header going up and over the outstretched right arm of Jeroen Zoet in the visiting goal. Doumbia's second of the game came from the spot, Zoet being sent the wrong way after he had concede

Manchester United 2-1 Wolfsburg: Mata shines as Van Gaal's men come from behind

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The Spain international scored one and set up the other as the Red Devils recovered from an early set back to pick up three points Manchester United kickstarted their Champions League campaign by edging out Wolfsburg 2-1 in an entertaining Group B clash at Old Trafford. Goals from Juan Mata and Chris Smalling proved the perfect riposte to Daniel Caligiuri's fourth- minute opener as Louis van Gaal's men took the spoils on Wednesday. United headed into the fixture desperate to secure all three points, having fallen to a 2-1 loss at PSV in their opening group game. However, they were stunned when Caligiuri gave the Bundesliga side an early lead to raise hopes they could follow up their win over CSKA Moscow by claiming another three points. But the home side men responded superbly and, having missed a series of good chances, levelled when Mata converted from the penalty spot after Caligiuri's handball. Smalling then slid home a second just after the interval, with United clingi

Borussia Monchengladbach 1-2 Manchester City: Aguero penalty secures late win for Pellegrini's men

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The Argentine attacker converted from the spot late in the game as the visitors came from behind to land the three points Sergio Aguero broke Borussia Monchengladbach's hearts from the penalty spot as Manchester City secured a 2-1 comeback win in Champions League Group D on Wednesday. Following on from a chastening 4-1 Premier League loss at Tottenham on Saturday, Manuel Pellegrini's team were largely woeful defensively as Monchengladbach thrilled a fervent crowd on their first home match in Europe's top competition for 37 years. City were indebted to Joe Hart, who brilliantly denied forward Raffael on a number of occasions – most notably from a 19th-minute spot-kick. A deserved and stylish opening goal arrived nine minutes into the second half from Lars Stindl, heightening the pressure on City who, like the hosts, lost their opening group match. Nicolas Otamendi endured much of the Bundesliga side's attacking storm but found respite to net a 65th-minute equaliser. His

MAHEEDA PUTS BUTT ON DISPLAY

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Genevieve Nnaji in new teaser trailer for 'Road To Yesterday'

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T.E.N (The Entertainment Network) producers of the feature film ‘Road to Yesterday’ are pleased to announce that the highly-anticipated film will be released in all Nigerian cinemas on Friday, the 27th of November 2015. Directed by Ishaya Bako, Road to Yesterday stars the Award-winning actress, Genevieve Nnaji and introduces Nigerian-British actor, Oris Erhuerho. Majid Michel, Chioma ‘Chigul’ Omeruah and veteran Ebele Okaro lead the supporting cast. Set in Lagos Nigeria, Road to Yesterday is an epic love story, about a couple desperate to mend its marriage on a road trip to a relative’s funeral. However when memories and secrets from the past are revealed, a lot more is at stake than their relationship.  Road to Yesterday is set to resonate with movie-goers nationwide. Genevieve Nnaji, stars as ‘Victoria Izu’ the conflicted wife and mother. Ms. Nnaji is the Quintessential Nollywood Star, with a stellar resume that includes both national and global accol

Mourinho: Chelsea players are the wrong type of champion

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Ahead of a meeting with his former club Porto, the Portuguese laid down the gauntlet with a threat to senior players as he called the mentality of his squad into question Jose Mourinho has questioned how many "serial champions" there are at Chelsea as they bid to find some momentum in Tuesday's Champions League clash with Porto. The Blues produced a stirring second-half comeback to recover from 2-0 down at Newcastle United on Saturday and claim a 2-2 draw. But Mourinho's men have taken just eight points from seven games in their defence of the Premier League title, leaving the Portuguese to cast doubt on the mentality of many in his squad and hint at dropping senior players. "I've explained to the players that when the situation is open, I have to try and prepare the kids for their future and, at the same time, bring the best out of the players with more experience," he explained during a press conference. "But if the season becomes 'closed'

Rooney denies transfer request

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The forward is adamant he never asked to leave Manchester United in 2013 - contrary to claims made by the club's former manager Sir Alex Ferguson Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has denied submitting a transfer request in 2013 in a new documentary celebrating his achievements for England. The 29-year-old, who recently became his country's all-time leading goalscorer, endured a turbulent relationship with former United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, and asked to leave the club in 2010 only to sign a new contract. The pair clashed again three years later during the manager's final season in charge at Old Trafford as Rooney found himself in and out of the team. Following his final home match in charge of the club, Ferguson claimed the forward had once again demanded to leave, but the former Everton man has now given his side of events. "I went in to see him (Ferguson) and just said ‘if you are not going to play me then it might be better for me to move on’,” he states

Ramos, Bale and James miss Malmo trip

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The club will be without five first team regulars for the trip to Sweden, but there was some good news as Jese was cleared to travel with the rest of the squadReal Madrid coach Rafa Benitez faces an injury crisis after Sergio Ramos , Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez were ruled out of the Champions League clash with Malmo. Bale and James miss out with muscular injuries, while Ramos is nursing a shoulder problem, with the trio joining Pep and Danilo in missing the trip to Sweden. Those casualties mean there are just five defenders in the 20-man squad, Benitez will have little cover at the back as Madrid bid to follow up a 4-0 demolition of Shakhtar Donetsk in their Group A opener with another win. Forward Jese Rodriguez, however, does make the cut despite fears he had also succumbed to injury after being taken off early in the 0-0 draw against Malaga. Real Madrid squad vs. Malmo: Goalkeepers: Keylor Navas, Kiko Casilla, Rubén Yáñez. Defenders: Varane, Nacho, Marcelo, Carvajal, Arbeloa. Mi

Ibrahimovic: Ronaldo took the credit for Rooney's work

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The 34-year-old says the striker's efforts were key to the success of the Real Madrid star during his time at Manchester United Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes Cristiano Ronaldo took the credit for Wayne Rooney's unselfish work during their time together at Manchester United . The pair helped fire United to Champions League glory in 2008, with Ronaldo winning the Ballon d'Or the following January for his efforts the previous season. However, Ibrahimovic feels Ronaldo would not have been able to shine if it wasn't for Rooney's hard work. "These great players, they have their moments over one to three years. But to continue over five years, for 10 years the way Wayne Rooney has done is not easy. It's pressure everyday playing for a big team," Ibrahimovic told the BBC. "He runs a lot, he fights a lot, he sacrifices a lot,. "When he played with Cristiano Ronaldo all the work was done by Rooney, but he didn't get the credit because Ronaldo was sco

'Mourinho is obsessed with Wenger'

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The two managers have clashed repeatedly in recent seasons and their war of words has continued following Chelsea's recent 2-0 win over ArsenalFormer Arsenal striker Ian Wright says Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is "obsessed" with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger. The two managers have clashed repeatedly in recent seasons, with the latest spat between the pair coming on the back of Chelsea's 2-0 win over the Gunners two weeks ago. Mourinho was incensed that Diego Costa received a retrospective three-match ban after Wenger had urged officials to punish the striker in the aftermath of the game following an incident involving Laurent Koscielny. The Portuguese then claimed his rival boss receives preferential treatment from officials before again criticising his failure to win the Premier League in the last 10 years. "His obsession with Wenger is mystifying. I just can't understand it," Wright told The Sun. "There's something that happens with him wheneve

Barcelona handed Alba fitness boost

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Luis Enrique will be without Lionel Messi and Adriano for the clash with Bayer Leverkusen, but has been boosted after the left-back passed a fitness testBarcelona's have been handed a boost after Jordi Alba was given the all clear to face Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Wednesday. The club are already without Adriano, who has suffered a thigh injury, and star man Lionel Messi, who is expected to be out of action for eight weeks after picking up a knee injury on Saturday. Rafinha, Thomas Vermaelan and Claudio Bravo are the other three men absent from Luis Enrique's squad ahead of their second group stage clash. Barcelona squad vs. Leverkusen Goalkeepers: Ter Stegen, Masip. Defenders: Douglas, Pique, Dani Alves, Bartra,Jordi Alba, Mathieu. Midfielders: A. Iniesta, Mascherano, S. Roberto, Gumbau, Rakitic, Busquets. Forwards: Neymar, Suarez, Munir, Sandro.

Chris Brown's daughter to bear his name - Royalty Brown

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Sources connected with the case tell us, Chris and Nia have agreed to joint physical and legal custody. He'll get their 1-year-old 12 days out of the month, and there will be no supervised visitation. As for the baby's name ... they've agreed she's Royalty Brown -- no middle name. And we're told Chris will pay Nia $2,500 a month. He's also paying her $15k in back support. Chris also has to pay for Royalty's schooling, health insurance, medical bills and nannies. And we're told the drug test Chris submitted to during the custody hearing has come back positive for both weed and codeine, but we're told he had a prescription for both. The settlement is subject to a judge's approval.

Paul Walker Daughter Sues Porsche He Was Burned Alive

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According to TMZ Paul Walker's survived the impact of the crash that took his life but suffered horrifically as he was burned alive ... this according to a wrongful death lawsuit his daughter has filed against Porsche.  According to the lawsuit obtained by lawyers for 16-year-old Meadow Walker claim when the Porsche Carrera GT crashed and broke apart, Paul's seat belt "snapped Walker's torso back with thousands of pounds of force, thereby breaking his ribs and pelvis," and trapping him in the passenger seat. The suit claims the fire didn't erupt for 1 minute and 20 seconds after impact, but Paul was helplessly trapped.  When the fire broke out, Paul was still alive.  The suit alleges, "Paul Walker breathed soot into his trachea while the Porsche Carrera GT burned." Law enforcement said the cause of the crash was speeding  -- 80 to 93 MPH -- at the hands of driver Roger Rodas . But the lawsuit says Rodas was only going between 6

LEGEND : BOB MARLEY

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                 Born Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley, OM (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican singer, song writer, musician, and guitarist who achieved international fame and acclaim. Starting out in 1963 with the group The Wailers, he forged a distinctive songwriting and vocal style that would later resonate with audiences worldwide. The Wailers would go on to release some of the earliest reggae records. After the Wailers disbanded in 1974, Marley pursued a solo career that culminated in the release of the album Exodus in 1977, which established his worldwide reputation and produced his status as one of the world's best-selling artists of all time , with sales of more than 75 million records. He was a committed Rastafari who infused his music with a sense of spirituality.                             Illness and death             In July 1977, Marley was found to have a type of malignant melanoma under the nail of a toe. Contrary to urb

DIDI EKANEM NO LONGER INTERESTED IN HER BACKSIDE ANYMORE

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While many ladies are struggling to get a good shape with their waist trimmer, some that are naturally endowed might not be that happy with what they have though. For well endowed Nollywood actress, Didi Ekanem, she seems not to enjoying the weight that is attached to her backside. The naturally blessed actress has been the envy of some ladies and an attractive beauty to some men who like them big but for some time now, it’s like she is no longer interested with her backside anymore. The actress recently shared her picture when she was down with typhoid in 2014,expressing that she would like to lose weight just the same way she lost some then but would not want it through sickness again. “That picture reminds me of August 30th, 2014 a day after I recovered from typhoid. If I can loose weight to that stage again, I’ll be the happiest person but not with sickness this time.” Article credit to nigeriafilms. com

CELEBRITY CRUSH : RIHANNA

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BORN : Robyn Rihanna Fenty, February 20, 1988 (age 27), in Saint Michael parish , Barbados. OCCUPATION : A singer, fashion designer and songwriter. MARITAL STATUS : SINGLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RATING : OVER THE TOP SEXY!!!!!

PEOPLE LAUGH AT MY BODY - DI’JA

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The Mavin star stated that rather than wear clothes that are revealing, she would prefer to dress up to toe to cover herself so that she will not be laughed at. In her words about her style of fashion, she said, “People make fun of me that I am slim, so I don’t like showing up a lot because if I do you will be seeing bones.” She also noted that she loves flat shoes but though wears heels sometimes but prefers flat shoes because she is not always comfortable with heels. On her kind of shoe preference, she told newtelegraph that she loves flat shoes. “Flats. I am wearing heels now and I really wish I can get it off because I am not comfortable in it.”

Football Transfer talks and updates

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Neymar considering future Man Utd move Neymar has not yet signed Barcelona's new contract offer because he is not convinced he can become the best player in the world while playing with Lionel Messi. He is considering a future move to Manchester United as a result. Source: Sky Sports Sunday, September 27, 2015 12:55 Real Madrid to move for Hazard Real Madrid president Florentino Perez wants to sign a marquee player next summer and has set his sights upon Eden Hazard. Should he go to the Bernabeu, there is a chance either Cristiano Ronaldo or Gareth Bale could be sold. Source: Sunday Times Sunday, September 27, 2015 12:24 Coutinho wanted by Barcelona Philippe Coutinho of Liverpool is a target of Barcelona, who have previously made an approach for the Brazil playmaker. Source: Sunday Times Sunday, September 27, 2015 12:21 Klopp open to Liverpool Jurgen Klopp will cut short his break from management if Liverpool make him the right offer. Source: The Sun Sunday, September 27, 2015 01:2

Manchester City will win Champions League - Pellegrini

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The Chilean's side were soundly beaten by Tottenham at White Hart Lane on Saturday but return to European action in midweek and the 62- year-old is bullish about their chancesManuel Pellegrini insists Manchester City are destined to win the Champions League despite their recent struggles in Europe. City have been eliminated at the last 16 stage in the past two seasons, while they were sent packing in the group stages in 2011-12 and 2012-13. But Pellegrini, who guided Villarreal to the semi- finals and Malaga to the last eight prior to taking over at the Etihad, insists he is confident City will eventually become European powerhouses. "We have played Barcelona in the last two years and if we had played Barcelona at Villarreal or Malaga then maybe we wouldn't have gone so far," he said. "This is a very young team compared with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich or Juventus. We are younger than the teams who normally win the Champions League over the last 10 year

Villani: Messi to make swift return

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The Barcelona and Argentina superstar sustained a tear in a ligament in his left knee during the clash with Las Palmas but the national team medic is unworried by the setbackArgentina team doctor Donato Villani is confident injured Barcelona star Lionel Messi will return to action in less than two months. Messi is set to miss the next seven-to-eight weeks after suffering a tear in the internal collateral ligament of his left knee in Barcelona's 2-1 win over Las Palmas on Saturday. The 28-year-old's injury is a blow for both Barca and Argentina, but Villani believes the national team captain will return quicker than expected. "For years I've known Leo and I have no doubt that he will be ready in the shortest possible time of the injury, perhaps before that period of six-to- eight weeks," Villani told Ole. "He gets mad when you cannot play. The desire to play again and the will to heal can influence." Villani added: "There is a break in need of surger

Photos from Africa Movies Academy Award held in South Africa

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Toolz flaunts her curves

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Nigriean radio OAP Tolu Oniru (Toolz) shared this sexy photo of herself online, early today

More photos from AMAA Awards

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