US billionaire Dan Friedkin is poised to buy a majority stake in Italian club Roma in a deal worth up to 780 million euros ($872 million), according to several reports in Italy on Sunday. The 54-year-old Texas-based businessman will imminently…
*Inspector remanded for Lagos nightclub killing (Nation) *Family, friends mourn 28-year-old lady stabbed by robbers (Punch)
Inspector remanded for Lagos nightclub killing (Nation) An Ebute Metta Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday remanded a 48-year-old dismissed policeman, Edwin Apalowo Ola, for allegedly killing a 27-year-old-man, Malik Mohammed, at a nightclub, Crest Inn Club, Oshodi. When the defendant…
Football transfer news: Michy Batshuayi may head to Roma (Guardian)
Roma are on the verge of sealing a move for Dejan Lovren, with Calciomercato reporting that Paulo Fonseca requested of his board that they provide him with a central defender who is “reliable and accurate” and that after pondering long…
‘Guardiola will coach in Italy’ (FootballItalia)
Former Italy striker Luca Toni believes Pep Guardiola will coach Roma or Juventus one day. “He told me he wanted to return to Serie A.” Guardiola played for Roma at the tail end of his playing career and has been…
Serie A: Roma, Napoli set for key clash in Round 29
The meeting of Roma and Napoli is the key game of Round 29 in the 2018/19 Serie A season, while Juventus will be looking to bounce back from their first defeat of the domestic campaign. And customers can catch all…
The Oscars make a number of firsts in its 2019 nominations (WPost)
In recent years, the Oscars have been accused of taking an overly narrow view of what constitutes a best picture, prioritising a certain kind of art-house film above all others. Not anymore. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences,…
Oscar nominations 2019: Full list by category (BBC)
The nominees for the 91st Academy Awards were revealed Tuesday morning. “Roma,” a Netflix film that looks back at director Alfonso Cuarón’s youth in Mexico, and “The Favourite,” a period dramedy with an all-star cast, tied for most nominations with…
Real Madrid go through top as Bale leads win over Roma (Sport24)
Barcelona’s head coach Ernesto Valverde faced the press on Tuesday (27th November) ahead of their UCL match at PSV Eindhoven. Rome – Gareth Bale helped Real Madrid beat Roma on Tuesday to ensure they will go through top of their…
‘Gravity’ director’s new film ‘Roma’ is one of the best Netflix originals of all time (BusinessInsider)
Critics are calling Gravity director Alfonso Cuarón’s new movie Roma one of the best Netflix original releases of all time. The film premiered to standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival this week, and it currently has a 93% “fresh”…
How Roma sent Barca out after miracle comeback (Punch)
Kostas Manolas sent Roma through to the semi-finals of the Champions League after an incredible 3-0 victory over Barcelona at the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday saw them overhaul a 4-1 first-leg deficit and advance on away goals. The superb Edin…