The 18-year-old Estevao has quickly made his mark since joining Chelsea in July, netting nine goals for both club and country. With Yamal only slightly younger, the pair have become frequent topics of discussion among fans and pundits alike.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking at Monday’s pre-match press conference, Maresca dismissed the notion that Estevao should emulate the Spanish prodigy, emphasizing that the Brazilian is already performing at a level that speaks for itself.

“Estevao is already playing at a high level; he is part of Brazil’s starting eleven,” Maresca said. “Of course, he is very young and has room to improve, but we are extremely pleased with his progress. It’s exciting for football fans to watch players like Estevao, Yamal, and Pedri—the beauty of the game.”

Maresca stressed that the winger’s development should focus on personal growth rather than external comparisons.

“He will undoubtedly become an important player for this club,” he added. “He needs to focus on being better than himself each day, work hard, and keep improving, rather than worrying about being better than others.”

On the injury front, Maresca provided an update on Cole Palmer, who has been sidelined with a toe injury. The manager confirmed that while Palmer is showing signs of progress, he is unlikely to feature against Barcelona or Arsenal.

“Cole is wearing a protective boot,” Maresca noted. “He is back on the pitch and touching the ball, which is encouraging, but we don’t yet know when he will fully return.”

Chelsea currently shares seven points with Barcelona in the Champions League group stage after four games. Maresca, known for his possession-oriented approach, also reflected on the influence of Pep Guardiola’s legendary Barcelona side that dominated Europe from 2008 to 2012.

“I decided to become a manager because of Pep’s Barcelona years ago,” Maresca said. “Teams can adopt their own style, but I have always chosen mine and will continue to play football in the way I believe in.”

Manchester City star Phil Foden has taken legal steps after malicious online rumours about his children went viral, sparking concern among fans and outrage from his family.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to Nivo News, the England midfielder became a victim of false social media claims alleging that one of his children had died while another was diagnosed with cancer. The fabricated posts, featuring AI-generated images of Foden and his partner, Rebecca Cooke, appearing distraught, spread rapidly across platforms such as Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).

Sources disclosed that Foden’s management team has enlisted a top legal firm to identify the individuals behind the hoax and demand the removal of the defamatory content from all online spaces.

One widely shared post falsely claimed that Foden’s six-year-old son, Ronnie, had passed away, while another alleged that his four-year-old daughter, True, was suffering from cancer. These fabricated stories, shared by fake fan accounts posing as Manchester City supporters, caused Foden’s name to trend online as sympathetic fans unknowingly sent condolence messages.

Reacting to the incident, Cooke, who shares three children with Foden, took to Instagram to denounce the disturbing fabrications, calling them “sickening.”

“We are aware of the pages and accounts spreading these lies. They are completely false and very disturbing,” she wrote. “I don’t understand how people can make up such stories about anyone, especially about children. It’s truly disgusting.”

She also assured followers that the family was in good health and urged the public to report any accounts promoting the falsehoods. “Thank God we are all fine, and thank you for your concern,” she added.

Oshiomhole: The People’s Comrade Who Dared To Speak The Uncomfortable Truth To Power On Behalf Of The Masses

When Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole speaks, the nation listens — not because of the title he carries today as a distinguished senator, but because of the credibility he has built through decades of standing on the side of truth and the ordinary Nigerian.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a recent viral clip, the former governor of Edo State sounded a hard but necessary warning to his fellow politicians: stop recruiting unemployed youths as political thugs to disrupt elections. His words were not mere rhetoric — they came from a man who has lived, survived, and triumphed through the very system he now condemns.

Oshiomhole explained that when politicians arm desperate youths for political violence, they often lose control of the weapons and the consequences. “After elections, those same arms cannot be retrieved,” he warned, “and they become the tools of crime that terrorize the very society politicians claim to serve.”

Few have the moral standing to make such a call — but Oshiomhole does.

A Man Forged in the Fire of Electoral Struggle

When he first contested for governor of Edo State, Oshiomhole was rigged out by the establishment. Yet, instead of violence, he took the path of law and truth. The courts vindicated him, restoring the people’s mandate and setting him on a journey that would later make history.

In 2012, he became the first governor in Nigeria’s history to win in every single local government area — 18 out of 18 — in his re-election bid. That feat wasn’t just political mastery; it was a testament to genuine popularity and trust.

A Proven Fighter for Democracy

Fast forward to the 2023 elections — while many politicians in the South-South hid behind the curtains of fear, Oshiomhole stood tall in the storm. In a region where the “Obidient” wave swept through like wildfire, he told his people in Edo North:

“If you must vote for one APC candidate, vote for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu before you vote for me.”

They listened. Edo North became the only senatorial district in the South-South (apart from Rivers State) to deliver victory for Tinubu. That’s leadership born from conviction, not convenience.

Still the People’s Voice

Today, as a senator, Oshiomhole’s passion remains unchanged. He has not forgotten the streets that made him, the labour roots that built his courage, or the masses whose voices shaped his rise.

In telling his colleagues to stop using the poor as pawns in power games, Oshiomhole has once again proven that he is not afraid to “cast the first stone,” because — unlike many — he has always stood on the clean side of history.

Comrade Oshiomhole remains what he has always been: a voice for justice, a defender of democracy, and a symbol of the masses’ eternal hope for a better Nigeria.

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