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Jay-Z once rapped “I’m not a businessman, I’m a business, man.” Turns out he was right. The superstar rapper is also a fashion trendsetter, a streaming music mogul, a sports management company owner and Mr. Beyonce Knowles. All that has helped him to become the first billionaire rapper, according to Forbes. “Less than a decade later, it’s clear that Jay-Z ...

The 16-year-old is on his way to Old Trafford after rejecting a professional contract offer from the Amsterdam giants Ajax attacker Dillon Hoogewerf has confirmed he will join Manchester United this summer. The Eredivisie champions confirmed last week that the 16-year-old striker, who also plays as a winger, had rejected their offer of a professional contract to pursue a move ...

The referee’s decision to penalise Moussa Sissoko for handball seemed harsh as it struck his chest before touching his arm The Champions League final between got off to a controversial start as Liverpool were awarded a penalty for a handball by Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko in the very first minute. Sadio Mane’s attempted cross was blocked when the ball struck ...

One year on from his traumatic experience against Real Madrid, the Egyptian opened the scoring in a 2-0 victory over Spurs in Madrid The mentality giants are the Kings of Europe. On the biggest stage of all, Liverpool delivered. Their superb season got its special conclusion. After 14 years, the Champions League trophy is heading back to Anfield after Jurgen ...

The former Blues man wants to push the Belgian talisman to become the best in the world after moving on this summer Cesc Fabregas has urged former Chelsea team-mate Eden Hazard to move to Real Madrid, stating that the Spanish capital is the perfect stage for the attacker to win the Ballon d’Or and truly announce himself as one of ...

The Spaniard retains the support of the board and will remain at Camp Nou despite speculation that the club were looking for a replacement First came the disastrous Champions League exit at the hands of Liverpool. Then there was Copa del Rey final loss. It seemed as though Ernesto Valverde was on the brink at Barcelona. That couldn’t, however, be ...

Antonio Conte has been named Inter Milan manager, replacing the sacked Luciano Spalletti. The 49-year-old returns to work in Italy after being dismissed by Chelsea at the end of last season. He spent two years at Stamford Bridge, where he won the Premier League and FA Cup, having previously claimed three Serie A titles as boss of Juventus. Under Spalletti, ...

Yobe State governor Mala Buni took a third wife barely 24hours after his swearing in, Nigeria’s Daily Post has reported. The Governor tied the knot on Thursday May 30 with the daughter of his immediate past predecessor, Ibrahim Gaidam. Buni’s new wife is Ummi Adama Gaidam. Ummi Adama, who takes the position of Governor’s third wife is currently studying in ...

US President Donald Trump has announced tariffs on all goods coming from Mexico, demanding the country curb illegal immigration into the US. In a tweet, Mr Trump said that from 10 June a 5% tariff would be imposed and would slowly rise “until the illegal immigration problem is remedied”. Jesús Seade, Mexico’s top diplomat for North America, said the proposed ...

Germany coach Joachim Loew has been taken to hospital after suffering an injury while exercising, and will miss upcoming games against Belarus and Estonia, the German Football Association said Friday. In a statement, the association confirmed that Loew was receiving treatment for a crushed artery and would not be in the dugout for the upcoming internationals. Bild newspaper reported that ...