Former Arsenal star Andrey Arshavin has made shocking claims on doping at the Olympics.
Arshavin claimed that some Olympics games are not possible without doping with regards to the Russian state-sponsored doping case. He said it is ‘simply impossible without doping’, adding that the ban is politically motivated.
The former Zenit midfielder said: ‘In my opinion, all cyclic sports involve doping. It’s simply impossible without doping. That means swimming, skiing, cycling. I think everyone dopes, Russia is paying for its political decisions, including in sport. Is it fair or unfair? Life isn’t fair. Of course, this is a great tragedy for the athletes, especially the Olympians. For them, this is the World Cup and European Championship for footballers. We have every two years, with good players, earning good money at clubs, and they have the reverse.
“[They have] almost one or two chances in life to get an apartment, a normal premium. Of course I understand them, they are not in the best condition now.”
Russian athletes were banned from competing at the Rio Games after the World Anti-Doping Agency issued a blanket ban, which was upheld by the Court of Arbitration for sport.
Angry Burna Boy Blasts Abusive Fan Over Irresponsible Comment
Singer, Burna Boy blasts fan who said his announcement to quit music was another public stunt.
The singer announced his exit from music, citing that his upcoming
concert would be a good way to draw the curtains on his music career.
“Thinking of quitting music for real after the 1st of October maybe. My 1/10/16 concert in London would be a great way to say goodbye though. On d contrary it will only be d beginning of new levels unlocked”. He said
“Its way bigger than I can fully explain on a tweet, so fuck me and my tweets its way bigger than life itself. I would quit if it was just me but I got bruddas that’s died for this and I got people who took their undying love for me to d grave”.
After the singer made the revelation, there have been mixed responses from fans. One of them mocked him saying “Burnaboy dirty PR stunt. All your songs sound the same anyway #boyybye”.
Burna Boy however replied the fan angrily that “you obviously don’t know my music, how do u even see my tweets? U dnt follow me or nun, ur life must b shit dnt @ me!”. See tweets below:
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“Thinking of quitting music for real after the 1st of October maybe. My 1/10/16 concert in London would be a great way to say goodbye though. On d contrary it will only be d beginning of new levels unlocked”. He said
“Its way bigger than I can fully explain on a tweet, so fuck me and my tweets its way bigger than life itself. I would quit if it was just me but I got bruddas that’s died for this and I got people who took their undying love for me to d grave”.
After the singer made the revelation, there have been mixed responses from fans. One of them mocked him saying “Burnaboy dirty PR stunt. All your songs sound the same anyway #boyybye”.
Burna Boy however replied the fan angrily that “you obviously don’t know my music, how do u even see my tweets? U dnt follow me or nun, ur life must b shit dnt @ me!”. See tweets below:
Thanks for reading.
How I Was Placed Under ‘House Arrest’ – Fayose
Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has said that he was placed under ‘house arrest’ during the National convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), held yesterday in the party’s secretariat in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. Governor Fayose, in a statement by his media aide, Lere Olayinka, claimed he was stopped by security operatives after they blocked the entrance to the old Presidential loge in Port Harcourt, where he currently resides. He said: “I was under house arrest in Port Harcourt. I was not at the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) because I was placed under house arrest at the Old Presidential Lodge, River state Government House where I lodged”.
The Commissioner for the State Police, Francis Odesanya, has refuted the claims, stating that he had no knowledge of the house arrest and that operatives were only providing security to the Governor during his stay. Thanks for reading.
Chelsea Close In On Next Summer Signing
Chelsea are on the verge of completing a deal to bring in AC Milan goalkeeper Diego Lopez to the Stamford Bridge.
Antonio conte will hope to sign the diego lopez to act as backup for Thibaut Courtois with Asmir Begovic is expected to leave the blues for Everton, if Joe Hart decides to leave the Etihad before the end of this summer transfer.
It is believed that Conte rates lopes as a strong character to in the Chelsea dressing room as he shapes his squad ahead of next season.
Diego Lopez has fallen down the pecking order due to the emergence of teenager Gianluigi Donnarumma who has established himself as a number one at the San Siro.
Thibaut Coutois will face a stiff competition from the AC Milan goalie if the transfer goes through, Chelsea are will Watford at the Vicarage road this weekend in the match-day two of the Premier League after a hard fought victory against London rivals, West ham.
In related news, Winger Cuadrado is said to eyeing a move back to Juventus on loan although conte is said to be angry at his decision. Thanks for reading.
Why Foreign Artistes Are Scared To Work With Me – Don Jazzy Reveals
Mavin boss, Micheal Ajereh Collins known as Don Jazzy has revealed reasons why foreign artistes are scared to work with him. According to him, a lot of them after working with him chickens out, citing that they are not ready for the music change. “Most of these American artistes would call you, they believe you have something that they like, so they call you to come and try something out”, Don Jazzy said. The producer continued by saying that “A bunch of people that I have tried to work with or have tried to work with me chicken out at the end of the day because they aren’t really ready for the music change; they want me to tweak it till it gets back to their sound”.
“I can give you your sound, but then, you called me for something and then I try to give to my sound and I want you to do your thing on top of it which would give the sound a wider recognition but they say they aren’t ready for this switch drastically. I think they are still scared.”Thanks for reading.
Arsenal In Talks Over £40m Deal for Uruguayan Star
Arsenal have begun talks with Atletico Madrid over £40m rated Uruguayan centre-back Jose Gimenez.
According to reliable sources, Arsene Wenger have contacted Atletico Madrid over the availability of Jose Gimenez, with negotiations said to be going on as the 21-year old appears interested in the move to the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners are desperate to bring in a central defender before the end of the transfer window after been hit by injury crisis very early on in the Premier League season. Although, the price might put off the north London who are known to be “price-pinchy”.
Initially, the Gunners were chasing Valencia centre-back Shkodran Mustafi but are very reluctant to meet the £30m asking price with the German already training separately due to the negotiations that had already reached the final stages but the dispute in the final fee still a problem to contend for the Gunners.
Arsenal have been hit with another transfer blow after Riyad Mahrez yesterday signed a new four-year deal with Leicester city much to the delight of Claudio Ranieri; all attention may now be shifted towards Lyon striker Alex Lacazette.
FG STRONGLY Warns Those Using President’s Name To Solicit Favour
The Federal Government has warned fraudsters using the name of President Muhammadu Buhari and those of his family members and senior government officials to solicit favour or contracts from Ministries and other government establishments to desist from the criminal act or face the wrath of the law. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the government is aware that some opportunists have been going from one government organization to another with notes purportedly recommending them for contracts and other patronage, using the names of the President, his family members and senior government officials to intimidate those organisations. The Minister said the President didn’t authorize any government official to write notes recommending anyone for contracts or any form of patronage, and warned those involved in such fraudulent activities to stop immediately or face possible arrest and prosecution by security agents.
He also warned government officials who may be working in collusion with these con men to desist from the act or face dire disciplinary action and prosecution for fraud.
