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Fre nch football legend, Zinedine Zidane has reportedly agreed to become the next head coach of the French national team on a contract running until June 2030. Football transfer journalist, Fabrizio Romano disclosed the development across his social media platforms on Tuesday, stating that the former Real Madrid manager has signed his contract and is expected to be officially unveiled in the coming days. “Zinedine Zidane has signed as the new France coach until June 2030. The story has been confirmed as Zizou will be unveiled as the new head coach in the next days — back to work with France,” Romano wrote. He added that Zidane is expected to lead France in the 2027 UEFA Nations League, UEFA Euro 2028 and the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Zidane, 54, has been out of management since leaving Real Madrid in 2021 following his second spell in charge of the Spanish club. During his time at Madrid, he guided the team to three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles between 2016 and 2018, won two La ...

  Social media activist and influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has opened up about his reported fallout with Nigerian music superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. In a viral video circulating online, VDM claimed their relationship deteriorated after he turned down an alleged ₦50 million offer to campaign for Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, who is Davido’s uncle. His comments come amid growing speculation over why the pair are no longer seen together publicly. Speaking in Pidgin English, VDM recounted the alleged offer, saying: “Davido and his crew offered me money, when they call me say make I come meet the uncle governor, say I go collect ₦50 million. Ask wetin I tell them. A lot of people will be happy, you no wetin be ₦50 million? I bounce am. Ask them. “You see this media, what you don’t know is bigger than you. The last time me and Davido even talk na when that issue of that boy wey he said he go give 5,000 dollars for G...

  Nollywood actress, Destiny Etiko has revealed that she lost ₦5 million after placing a bet on the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, saying the experience has convinced her to stay away from gambling. The actress disclosed that it was her first time betting as she shared her disappointment in an Instagram post on Monday. “First time betting and I lost. Will never try it again. My 5M gone. In fact am done watching football. Anxiety almost killed me,” she wrote. Although Destiny Etiko did not reveal the exact bet she placed, her social media activity during the final suggested she was rooting for defending champions Argentina to defeat Spain. Before kick-off, she confidently declared: “Argentina all the way. Who can’t wait?” As the match wore on, however, her optimism gave way to frustration. “This ball tough o. Argentina is pissing me off,” she posted during the game. She also praised Argentina goalkeeper, Emiliano Martínez for keeping his side in contention, writing: “The goal keeper is ...

Nollywood actress, Annie Macaulay has dismissed rumours suggesting she has reunited with her estranged husband, veteran music star, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba. The actress addressed the speculation in a post shared on her Instagram Stories on Monday, indicating that videos fuelling the claims were old and being misrepresented. “Old videos circulating everywhere, false news everywhere,” Annie wrote. Rumours of a reconciliation began circulating on Friday, July 17, 2026, after an old video showing the former couple sharing an affectionate moment at a nightclub resurfaced on social media. The clip quickly gained traction online, prompting widespread speculation that the pair had rekindled their relationship. However, Annie’s statement appears to have put the rumours to rest, clarifying that the circulating footage was not recent. Annie and 2Baba, who share two daughters, announced the end of their marriage in January 2025 after more than a decade together. The veteran ...

Canadian rapper, Aubrey Drake Graham, popularly known as Drake has lost a $1.5 million bet after Argentina were defeated 1-0 by Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at New York New Jersey stadium, United States of America. The Grammy award-winning artiste had backed Argentina to beat Spain in Sunday’s final, placing the multimillion-dollar wager through betting platform Stake. Had Argentina won, the bet would have returned more than $5.1 million. Instead, Spain claimed the World Cup title after scoring the decisive goal in extra time, leaving Drake’s latest high-profile gamble unsuccessful. The  loss has once again reignited discussion surrounding the so-called “Drake curse” — a popular internet theory suggesting that teams and athletes publicly backed by the rapper often go on to lose. The  latest setback adds to Drake’s growing list of unsuccessful sports wagers. Earlier this year, he also lost a bet after backing former UFC two-division champion C...

Andy Burnham will on Monday, July 20, 2026, become Britain’s sixth prime minister to move into Downing Street since 2016, with an in-tray overflowing with challenges and little time to make his mark. The  new leader takes over from the unpopular Keir Starmer just two years after the outgoing prime minister led Labour to power in a landslide election victory after 14 years of Conservative rule. After being asked by King Charles III to form the next government, Burnham, 56, is due to make his first speech on Monday outside 10 Downing Street shortly after Starmer has said his farewells. In an interview with the newsmen published late Sunday, Burnham set out his ambition for change, saying he wanted to draw a line under a decade of political turmoil. “What we’ve been doing hasn’t been working. That’s the way I see it,” he said. “I  am going to try and do things in a different way.” In his first speech he was to acknowledge he feels “acutely conscious” of the need for a more stable...