Why has Zinedine Zidane quit Real Madrid? Real reason behind shock exit revealed

According to Sky Sports' Spanish football expert Guillem Balague, there are issues in theReal Madridcamp that Zidane now no longer wants to deal with.Moments after Zidane shocked the world by announcing he is leaving, just days after his third Champions League win, Balague revealed:

 “He feels the players are not listening to him, he’s not that important. It feels like that’s what he’s trying to say.“He feels someone else has to come in and deal with it. He feels the dynamics have changed to a point.

“He’s taken the team to nine out of 13 titles -what else does he have to do at Real Madrid?“It’s not so much they cannot be managed, to just manage the situations that are coming up, like Cristiano Ronaldo’s future, he does not want it.

“The players were told in a message today. He’s only spoken to Sergio Ramos and intends to speak to other captains in the next few hours.“He felt he had talk to one of the leaders in the club and that was Sergio Ramos.

”Zidane is leaving the European champions after winning an unprecedented third straight Champions League title, he told a news conference at midday."I think it's the moment, both for me, the team and the club (to step down). It's a strange moment to do so, I know, but an important one too. I had to do this for everyone," he said.

"This side should carry on winning and needs a change for this. After three years it needs another voice, another method of work, for this I took this decision."

Zidane became the first coach to win a thirdstraight European Cup when Real beat Liverpool 3-1 on Saturday, capping a remarkable period in his first job in seniorclub management.

"I love this club a lot, the president, who gave me everything - to play first at this great club. I'll always be thankful. Today I need to change, for me, for everyone, for this I've taken the decision," Zidane added.

Balague now thinks Zidane could be in line to become the next manager of France.He added: “I don’t think he will retire as a manager. He has the idea of being national team coach of France and I’m sure that will happen.

“If things don’t work in a direction he wants, he senses that he’s not tired of a manager. He senses players need something new, a new voice.“They have won a lot, someone else has to lead them now.”

The Frenchman took over a divided dressing room after the sacking of Rafael Benitez in January, 2016 and immediately set about uniting the squad.He claimed the first of his hat-trick of European triumphs two years ago when Real defeated local rivals Atletico Madrid on penalties in the final.

A year later he led Real to their first European Cup and La Ligadouble in 59 years.Real finished three points ahead of Barcelona as they won their first league title since 2012 before crushing Juventus 4-1in the Champions League final to become the first side to win the competition in its current format in back-to-back seasons.

Zidane won nine major honours as Real coach and the 45-year-old's crowning glorycame last Saturday as he joined an elite group of managers including Bob Paisley and Carlo Ancelotti by lifting the European Cup for the third time as coach.

Kanye West releases new song defending his support for Donald Trump

Kanye West has just released a new song to defend his support of US President Donald Trump.In spite of the backlash he faced from friends and fans for declaring his love and support for Trump, Kanye has refused to back down.

If anything, he has doubled efforts to defend his support for the controversial US President.In a track titled Ye vs. The People feat. TI, Kanye argued with TI about his support for Trump.  The song acts as a political debate between the two rappers. TI represented the people who disagree with Kanye.

He took Kanye to task over his support ofDonald Trump and Kanye defended his decision to support Trump.Defending his position, Kanye says he is ultimately "aligning with love", but T.I. explains that his actions are selfish because of his huge impact on his fans and also that Trump's political agenda stems more from hate than love."You representin' dudes who seem crude and cold-hearted," argues T.I., adding that West is emboldening "white supremacy".

But Kanye stands his ground, insisting that he's "fighting for the people".Alluding to a photo he posted of himself wearing Donald Trump's famous Make America Great Again baseball cap, West raps:"Wearing the hat will show people that we are equal.""You gotta see the vantage point of the people," spits back T.I."What makes you feel equal makes them feel evil."Kanye refused to be swayed during the argument, so they ultimately could only agree to disagree.

Check some of the song's lyrics below.

Kanye: You just readin' the headlines, you don't see the fine print / You on some choosin'-sideshit, I'm on some unified shit.

T.I. : It's bigger than your selfish agenda / If your election ain't gon' stop police from murderin' niggas, then shit...

Kanye: Bruh, I never ever stopped fightin' for the people / Actually wearin' the hat'll show people that we equal.

T.I. :You gotta see the vantage point of the people / What makes you feel equal makes them feel evil.

Kanye: I know Obama was Heaven-sent / But ever since Trump won, it proved that I couldbe President.

T.I. : Yeah you can, at what cost though? / Don't that go against theteachings that 'Ye taught for?

Kanye: Yo, Tip, I hear your side and everybody talk, though / But ain't goin' against the grain everything I fought for?

T.I. :Prolly so, Ye, but where you tryna go with this?It's some shit you just don't align with and don't go against

Kanye: See that's the problem with this damn nation / All Blacksgotta be Democrats, man, we ain'tmade it off the plantation.

T.I. : Fuck who you choose as your political party / You representin' dudes just seem crude and cold-hearted / With blatant disregard for the people who put you in position / Don't you feel an obligation to them?

Kanye: I feel a obligation to showpeople new ideas / And if you wanna hear 'em, there go two right here / Make America Great Again had a negative reception / I took it, wore it, rocked it, gave it anew direction / Added empathy, care and love and affection / And y'all simply questionin' my methods.

TI : What you willin' to lose for the point to be proved? / This shitis stubborn, selfish, bullheaded, even for you / You wore a dusty ass hat to represent the same views / As white supremacy, man,we expect better from you / All them times you sounded crazy, we defended you, homie / Not just to be let down when we depend on you, homie / That's why it's important to know what direction you're goin' now / 'Cause everything that you built can be destroyed and torn down.

Kanye: You think I ain't concerned about how I affect the past? / I mean, that hat stayed in my closet like 'bout a year and a half / Then one day I was like,"Fuck it, I'ma do me" / I was in the sunken place and then I found thenew me / Not worried about some image that I gotta keep up /Lot of people agree with me, but they too scared to speak up 

I didn’t buy my result, I got it through hardwork, commitment and sacrifice - Korede Bello

 Mavin act, Korede Bello graduated with distinction from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism last week, the singer has reacted to rumours that he paid to get his results and didnt actually study for it.In an Instagram post this evening,Korede Bello wrote, 'I initially didn’t want to post this for many reasons but I was wrong on all counts. I’d be doing millions of young people and my peers a disservice by not boldly putting itout there that impossiblity is a myth; you can be Talented and Distinguished; Famous and Dignified; Celebrated and Educated ; that you can be a MEGA SUPER STAR with a MEGA SUPER VISION. For this I am grateful to God'.

He added that,'the main reason I endured to the finish line was because I needed to push myself and also to be a light for a lot of young Nigerians who think you cannot be an established Artiste and still achieve academic excellence. I endured because #MyPeople needed a role model. A few days before I got signed I was still looking for tuition fees, so I understand the experience that some of you go through. But just as HE came through for me , HE’ll come through for you. No, it wasn’t easy but it was worth it. I was graced and I'm grateful.  And no, I didn’t buy my result but I paid for it through hardwork, commitment and sacrifice (time and music). You can too. I believe in you, I believe in us'.

Miracle smiles home with N45m as winner of Big Brother Naija season 3!

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After 85 days in the third season ofBig Brother Naijareality show, Miracle has emerged the winner smiling home with 25million nairaand other prizes all to the tune of 45million naira.

Miracle edged out competition from 19 other housemates who all began the journey and made itto the finals alongsideTobi, Nina, AlexandCeecWith this, Miracle joins the roll call of past winners of the show likeKatung UduwakandEfe!

Congratulations!

Comedian and talkshow host,Teju Babyface and wife, welcome a set of twins after nearly six years of marriage

Comedian and talk show host, Gbadewonuola Olateju Oyelakin aka Teju Babyface and his wife Tobi, have welcomed a set of twins after nearly 6 years of marriage. Teju and his beautifu wife,Tobi got married in August 2012. Congrats to them!

Sharing the good nes online, Teju wrote

''Please rejoice with us! Mywife Oluwatobiloba @tobibanjokooyelakin and I are the very grateful and excited parents of twinChildren. It has taken almost 6years but God who neither forgets nor forsakes has given us double for our trouble. I pray that the God whom we serve will remember everyone who seeks Him &give you the desires of your heart. Mother and babies are doing Great! #Grateful #awesomeGod''.

Daddy duties! Comedian, Akpororo steps out with his newborn twins for the first time

Comedian,Akpororo took to his IG page to share this photo of himself taking a walk with his newborn twins. He captioned the adorable photo, 'First outing with my babies #roroprince & second#roroprincess#babaibeji.'

Swedish DJ, Avicii found dead at the age of 28

Swedish DJAvicii, one of the world's biggest dance music stars and disk jockeys has died in Oman at the age of 28.

Avicii's club anthems include Wake Me Up, Levels, and recently,Lonely Together with Rita Ora. His representative said in a statement:"It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii. The family is devastatedand we ask everyone to please respect their need for privacy in this difficult time.

"  No cause of death was announced, and Avicii's representative said no further statements would be issued.

The electronic dance music (EDM)star, who reportedly made$250,000 (£180,000) a night on tour,had struggled with some health issues in the past, having his gall bladder and appendix removed in 2014.

He announced his retirement from touring in 2016, partly because of the health problems. "I know I am blessed to be able to travel all around the world and perform, but I have too little left for the life of a real person behind the artist,"he said at the time

Playing for Arsenal under Arsene Wenger was one of the best period of my career'- Football legend, Nwankwo Kanu pays tribute to Wenger as he quits the club after 22 years

Former Super Eagles captain andArsenallegend, NwankwoKanu has paid a tribute to his former coachArsene Wenger who is living the club after 22 years.

The 68-year-old Frenchman, who joined Arsenal from Nagoya Grampus Eightin 1996 shocked the football world when he announced in a statement on Friday that he will step down at the end of the season after 22 years.

Kanu, 41, who joined Arsenal in a £4.15 million deal fromInter Milanin 1999, took his Instagram account to pay tribute to Wenger.Sharing a photo with Wenger, as they pose together with his no.25 jersey on the day he was signed, the former Super Eagles captain wrote:

'Big shoes for anyone to fill, playing for Arsenal under Arsene was one of the best period of my career, 2 premiership, 2 FAcups, The invincibles, playing with some of the best assembled players, influencing millions of fansin Africa to support this great club are some of the memories that come to fore today but above all the privilege to have played for a gentleman like Wenger is most cherished.? ? ? ? ' 

Thank you for giving my life a meaning." Adekunle Gold celebrates Simi on her birthday

Singer Adekunle Gold took to his Instagram page to celebrate Simi on her birthday. He shared this beautiful photo of Simi and wrote;

to Simi and wrote; To the girl that deserves every good thing in the world, thank you for giving my life a meaning. Happy birthday babe ??

Usher's $4.2m LA mansion burglarized, loses $820K in cash, jewelry and security tape taken too

R&B singer,Usher is the latest celebrity to be targeted, as his $4.2m LA mansion has been burglarized and the thieves made away with $820K in cash, jewelry, and they also took his security tape along

Read the full report by The Blast below...

According to a police report filed with the LAPD, Usher’s estranged wife,Grace Miguel, reported thesinger’s house had been broken into. Miguel says she was notified of the incident by the housekeeper on March 29.

The housekeeper told Miguel that when she arrived at the home that morning, she “discovered afootprint on the second floor, a handprint on the pillow in the lower floor, and the curtains to the lower floor window were open.

”According to Miguel, when the housekeeper went to check the recording box where the security camera footage was kept, “she noticed that the recording box was missing and connecting wires were cut.

”Miguel says when she arrived at the house, she verified some jewelry had been stolen and when she called Usher to tell him what happened, she discovered that cash was also missing from a box on the nightstand (approximately $20,000, according to the report).

Miguel told police she believed the thieves must have unlocked a window in the home during a recent open house (the house is currently on the market). She said she had reached out to the realtor to get a list of people whohad been to the open house and would turn it over to police whenshe had it.

In the report, Miguel said she believed the thieves had stolen the jewelry earlier in the week and then returned to get the security footage. 

Miguel told police that the week before, the housekeeper had noticed one of Usher’s rings was missing but she just assumed it was with him. A few days later, the housekeeper noticed the jewelry was missing as well, but again assumed Usher had it.

As for the items stolen, there were six watches among the lot (the most expensive of which was$220,000) and a rose gold Jesus necklace worth $200,000.The case is currently under investigation. 

Beyonce pays tribute to Fela Kuti with her performance at Coachella (Video)

The world is yet to get over Beyonce's incredible performance at the 2018 Coachella festival where she paid tribute to Nigerian music legend, the late Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

 Beyonce used the late icon’s instrumentalist at her Coachella performance and it was absolutely amazing.

See the video below...

That moment when @Beyoncepaid homage to#Felaanikulapokuti at#coachella Use a smiley to tellus how this makes you feel?#NotJustOk

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It Was A Triple Eviction As Anto, Khloe And Lolu Are Out Of The BB Naija 2018 Show

Anto was the 11th housemate to be evicted but came back in the game through viewer’s votes but it wasn’t enough to keep her.

Khloe was disqualified in the early run in the show but was also voted back in like Anto but it is the end of the game for her too.

Lolu had had an eventful run in the house as he was able to stay full 77 days in the house.

Watch the clips below.

Anto & Khloe have been evicted… . Follow @bigbrother.naija__2018 for more updates . . .#bbnaija #DoubleWahala#bigbrothernaija2018#bigbrotherhousemate #bbnaija2018 

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The moment lolu was evicted.. . Follow @bigbrother.naija__2018 for more updates . . .#bbnaija #DoubleWahala#bigbrothernaija2018#bigbrotherhousemate #bbnaija2018

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Nicki Minaj addresses her beef with Cardi B in new interview, says Cardi hurt her feelings

Rapper, Nicki Minaj has addressed her alleged beef with fellow rapper, Cardi B. In an interview with Zane Lowe on Beats 1, Nicki congratulated Cardi B on her success and also revealed that Cardi hurt her feelings really bad after she (Cardi) did an interview immediately Motorsports came out.

In the said interview, Cardi B accused Nicki Minaj of changing her verse in the song, Motorsports, which featured herself and Nicki Minaj.

“The only thing with Cardi that really, really, really hurt my feelings was the first interview she did after ‘MotorSport’ came out,” Nicki said, saying she felt “ambushed” and made to look like the bad guy when there was no beef to begin with. “Up until this recent interview she did, I had never seen her show me genuine love in an interview.

”“I remember when I first came in the game, I would only be singing their praises and saying thank you,” Nicki added. “The first interview she did, it just hurt me because she looked so aggravated and angry. She just kept saying she didn’t hear it... I was like, what?”

''Next edition of #BBNaija must hold in Nigeria'' NigeriaCensors board says

The next edition of Big Brother Nigeria reality show must be hosted in Nigeria, Executive Director of the National Film and Video Censors Board Adedayo Thomas, has declared. The NFVCN boss made the declaration in an interview with NAN yesterday April 10th.

''If it is Big Brother Africa, they can host that anywhere; but the one for Nigeria should be hosted inNigeria. Nigeria has what it takes to host the show; after all, there are many multinational/telecommunication companies hitherto operating hitch-free in the country. If the organisers are talking about lack of available infrastructure as an excuse, then how is MTN operating successfully 24/7 in this same country? If MTN, a similar South African company, has been surviving in this country, then I don’t think anybody has an excuse for not hosting BBNaija in Nigeria. They are making a lot of money from Nigerians here, so, we want them to host it here.” he said

“Don’t call me boo at night when you need me, and call me a friend in day - Miracle reacts to Nina's friendzone

Apparently,Big Brother Naija housemates and lovers Miracle and Nina are having serious issues after Nina friendzoned him.

This comes two days after Nina who has a boyfriend namedCollinsoutside the house told Ebuka during their live eviction on Sunday, that Miracle is her everything, while her boyfriend isher boyfriend.

During their diary sessions this afternoon, Nina told Big Brother that Miracle is not happy with her, after she referred to him as her best friend and also noted thefact that they can't date outside the house.

Also speaking on their issues, Miracle told Big Brother during his diary session that he feels they are definitely more than friends and that Nina needs to be honest with him so it doesn't turnout that she played him.

According to Mircale, she can't come to him at night and call him boo when she needs his company, and then call him just afriend to the world.

My mother checked my virginity every 3 months till I got married - Gospel singer, Tope Alabi

Gospel musician,Tope Alabi has revealed how strict her mother was with her while growing up, especially when she started goingto movie locations.

In a recent interview with Punchng, when asked if her mother supported her music career, Alabi said: “Yes, she did because she was also a singer. She always sang around the house. She believed that one didn’t have to be immoral simply because she is a singer. Every other member of my family was not pleased with my music career but my mother never tookoffence".

She continued to say,"she taught me that a female shouldn’t be too close to men. For example, I was never bathed at the same time with my male siblings. My motherused to check if my virginity was intact every three months interval before I got married; especially whenever I returned from movie locations. When I newly got married to my husband, we went to the National Theatre in Lagos to watch a movie and actors like Yinka Quadri, Ebun Oloyede, among others were there. When they sawmy husband, they congratulated him and told him that he had chosen a good and exemplary wife. That made my husband quitehappy. My mum was very strict and she never spared the rod. She also showed me a lot of motherlylove.”

Cardi B finally confirms pregnancy at SNL, as she debuts baby bump. Says 'I'm finally free!' (videos)

"I am finally free", Cardi B said as she walked backstage of Saturday Night Live after finallingshowing off her baby bump during her performance.

The rapper and her rapper fiance,Offset, are expecting their first child together. Big congrats to them!

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