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Politics / Re: Boko Haram Kills 70 Soldiers In Borno Ambush by thrillsport: 2:19pm On Mar 24, 2020
No be animal them dey kill so oh. Those helping boko haram should stop

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Politics / Re: Arewa Twitter Bashes Couple For This Pre Wedding Photo by thrillsport: 3:06pm On Jan 03, 2020
nams77:
Pls who are infidels. I wanna learn
Unbelievers
Politics / Re: Arewa Twitter Bashes Couple For This Pre Wedding Photo by thrillsport: 3:03pm On Jan 03, 2020
Manuscopy:
I must confess Muslims re jst hypocrite...,Before u condem dis guyz how many sins have u committed today?
Not everything is haram my dear!
Allah knows people sin and
Qur'an calls Allah the Oft-
forgiving (forgives again and
again).
Muhammad S.A.W. was so
accomodating and forgiving that
people taught He isn't a true
prophet. The only problem is if
you make mistake don't
advertise it and make others join
you. MAKING MISTAKE ISN'T
HARAM, BUT TEMPTING OTHERS TO
DO SAME IS HARAM. Even Jesus
said it is better that a large stone
is tied round your neck than for
you to tempt these little ones.

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Politics / Re: Arewa Twitter Bashes Couple For This Pre Wedding Photo by thrillsport: 3:00pm On Jan 03, 2020
mmsen:
Everything is haram in Islam.

No wonder they have no problem finding suicide bombers.

Better to die than live in a strait jacket

Not everything is haram my dear! Allah knows people sin and Qur'an calls Allah the Oft-forgiving (forgives again and again).
Muhammad S.A.W. was so accomodating and forgiving that people taught He isn't a true prophet. The only problem is if you make mistake don't advertise it and make others join you. MAKING MISTAKE ISN'T HARAM, BUT TEMPTING OTHERS TO DO SAME IS HARAM. Even Jesus said it is better that a large stone is tied round your neck than for you to tempt these little ones.

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Politics / Re: Arewa Twitter Bashes Couple For This Pre Wedding Photo by thrillsport: 2:45pm On Jan 03, 2020
Lekison:
i thought am the only one that saw that.....this really gat me
When you keep it to yourself, you save others from the bad influence of that your sin. If you publicise it, its like advertising for devil
Politics / Re: Arewa Twitter Bashes Couple For This Pre Wedding Photo by thrillsport: 2:38pm On Jan 03, 2020
GhettoG1:
I'm a Muslim but i must confess most Muslims re jst hypocrite... What's wrong with that?
Even in quran Allah instruct Muslim women to always cover their head nd dress morally which d lady already did.
Muslim men are to put on something covering up to there knee level which d guy already did.
Those arewa youths re jst mumu jare, even my own i will do pass that... No b my wife to be?
You are a disgrace to Islam. This guy was not married yet you say he is right and you will do more. Sin is not socialization, modesty and respect is socialization.

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Sports / 'I Also Have A Name!' – Varane Recalls Snapping At Ronaldo - PHOTOS by thrillsport: 10:00am On Jan 03, 2020

The Los Blancos defender
stressed he wasn't being
disrespectful, but rather showing character by calling out his former star teammate Raphael Varane recounted the
occasion he snapped at Cristiano Ronaldo in Real Madrid training for not calling him by his first
name, though he insists he was not disrespectful to the Portugal
great.
France international Varane has been at Madrid for almost nine
years, having joined from Lens as a highly-rated teenager.
As such, the centre-back was a
long-time team-mate of Ronaldo
at the Santiago Bernabeu, before
the former Manchester United
forward left for Juventus in 2018.
Ronaldo is known for his often-
intense personality and
commitment in training, and
Varane reminisced about the
time he bit back at Los Blancos'
then-talisman.
"'Varane, go into the middle,'"
Ronaldo is said to have barked,
to which Varane claims he
replied: "I'm not Varane, I'm
Rapha!"
But the 26-year-old says he was
not showing Ronaldo a lack of
respect, rather showing a bit of
character.
"It was not disrespectful," Varane
told Onze Mondial . "I am super
nice, I am great, even in the
dressing room. I am also quite
shy.
"But when there are difficult
times or when you have to show
your character, you can count on
me. The players who have known
me for a while know this.
"Of course, it's not the aspect of
my character that you see the
most or that you see first. It was
not a matter of respect or
disrespect, it was just a matter
of, 'If I'm not seen, I'm not
considered much.'
"After that it was more like: 'Oh, I
am also here, I also have a name.'
It was more like that."
Any issues with Ronaldo start
and end there, however, with
Varane lavishing his former
colleague with praise for his
achievements.
"He's great, great, on a human
level - and on a footballing level, I
don't even have words
anymore," Varane said.
"He's accomplished something
extraordinary: he made his
incredible achievements seem
banal.
"And to do that…there are no
words to explain it, it's huge, it's
extraordinary. He taught me a lot
and also surprised me. How
many times have I said to myself:
'Wow, this is incredible.'"
Varane recently also revealed the
immense pressure that comes
with playing for Real Madrid,
noting even a draw for the club
feels catastrophic
.

Sports / Arteta's Signature Was All Over Arsenal In Manchester United Victory - Oliseh by thrillsport: 12:20pm On Jan 02, 2020

The Gunners secured their first home win in the English top- flight since October on New Year's Day Former Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh has praised Mikel Arteta's Arsenal for their technical and tactical prowess in their comfortable 2-0 win over Manchester United on Wednesday.
First-half goals from Nicolas Pepe and Sokratis Papastathopoulos gave the Gunners maximum points at the Emirates Stadium as they climbed to 10th in the Premier League table.
The North London outfit put in a commanding performance to give Arteta his first win since he took over with a clean sheet.
Messi: I would've loved Neymar to return to Barcelona After praising the team's collective hard work in the victory, Oliseh singled out Arteta's impact on Pepe, who was a threat to the Red Devils' defence in the opening 45
minutes.
"Impressed by the tactical, technical and organised manner Arsenal went about their match
today against Manchester
United," Oliseh tweeted.
"Victory well deserved in my
opinion and kudos to coach
Arteta! His signature was all over his team. Especially on Nicolas
Pepe."
Sunday Oliseh✔@
SundayOOliseh
Impressed by the Tactical,
Technical and organized
manner Arsenal went about their match today vs Man. United. Victory well deserved in my opinion and kudos to Coach Arteta! His
signature was all over his
team. Especially on Nicolas
Pepe.

Sports / Re: A Village In Imo State Uses VAR To Check Foul Replay by thrillsport: 12:07pm On Jan 02, 2020
kestolove95:
D referee even serious but wait! Y dat guy hold gun?
na security for bad guys not to disrupt things
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by thrillsport: 2:17pm On Jan 01, 2020
Paul Pogba is expected to miss Manchester United’s first game of 2020 against Arsenal on Wednesday night, amid reports the club are frustrated with the midfielder and his agent Mino Raiola. Pogba has played just twice off the bench since recovering from a long-term ankle injury But he was not pictured with the rest of the squad as they boarded a train for London on New Year’s Eve, and there was no sight of him when they arrived at their hotel in the capital. And it is claimed Pogba will sit out of the New Year’s Day clash against the Gunners as he continues his stint on the sidelines. Pogba’s last start for United came back in September 30 against Arsenal. He was kept on the sidelines for three months with an ankle injury, and recently came off the bench Watford and Newcastle, before apparently claiming he needed a break and sat out of the Burnley game. However, he then flew over to France the following day to support and watch his brothers play in a charity game. AFP OR LICENSORS 2 Pogba made a speech on the pitch at a charity match in France to raise money for clean water in Africa And the Daily Mail claim United chiefs are ‘tired’ of the midfielder’s antics after a number of incidents that was raised doubts over his commitment to the club. Pogba caused a stir earlier this year when he was filming playing basketball with Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler while he was supposed to be recovering from ankle surgery, and after delaying his return from injury due to illness, he then posted a video of himself danding at his brother Florentin’s wedding in Paris. His agent, Raiola, has also been vocal in his criticism of United and their handling of his client in recent weeks. Alan Brazil suggests Paul Pogba doesn't care about Man United And in his latest rant about United, he claimed the ‘out of touch’ club would have ruined the careers of football greats Diego Maradona, Pele and Paulo Maldini. Pogba has been strongly linked with a move away from Old Trafford, but it is widely understood he will be going nowhere in January, although links with Real Madrid and Barcelona are unlikely to go away before the transfer window opens again in the summer.
Sports / Champions League Should Be Guardiola’s Next Priority, Xavi Claims - PHOTOS by thrillsport: 1:23pm On Jan 01, 2020

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will target the Champions League as Liverpool run away with the Premier League title, according to Xavi.
City are eyeing a third consecutive Premier League crown under Guardiola, however, the defending champions are third and 14 points adrift of unbeaten rivals Liverpool – who have a game in hand – after 20 matches.
Amid doubts over Guardiola’s long-term future in Manchester, former Barcelona star Xavi believes the Spaniard will prioritise the Champions League ahead of a blockbuster last-16 showdown against Real Madrid.
“Pep is a born winner,” Al Sadd head coach Xavi, who played under Guardiola at Camp Nou, told The Mirror. “It will hurt him that Manchester City is so far behind Liverpool in the league – and he won’t give up.
“He will be realistic though. The gap is a big one and at the moment it doesn’t look likely that they can make it three titles in a row.
“With that in mind, I think there’s a big chance Pep will prioritise the Champions League.
“They will be two big games coming up against Real Madrid – and maybe there will be a chance to rest players before these games that they wouldn’t have if they were in a title race.
“Pep will want to win every trophy that he can – but if you’d asked him at the start of the season what he would prefer,
I’m sure he would have said the Champions League.
“He joked with Klopp that maybe
Manchester City and Liverpool
should swap trophies this year –
but there was some truth in that
joke, I think.
“He’s won every trophy in
England with Manchester City
and he knows that winning the
Champions League with them
would take them to the next
level as a club.”
Guardiola’s City will kick off the
New Year with a clash against
Everton at the Etihad Stadium
today.

Sports / Re: Cristiano Ronaldo Crowned Men’s Player Of The Year At Dubai Globe Soccer Award by thrillsport: 12:49am On Jan 01, 2020
FirstbornWds:


Hope you remember he had spells in Everton and Chelsea? So, I'd like to hear the "where" he played before playing for Man U
Lets wait and see if that luck will help him next season.
Sports / Re: Cristiano Ronaldo Crowned Men’s Player Of The Year At Dubai Globe Soccer Award by thrillsport: 10:20pm On Dec 31, 2019
FirstbornWds:


Need I remind you that Romelu Lukaku plays in the same league and is a year less older than Ronaldo... He currently is the second-highest goal scorer.

Has he also mastered the league??
This excuse is a lame one brother.
Do you know where Lukaku played before coming to Man U
Sports / Mourinho Accepts Tottenham Forwards Have Right To Be Frustrated (details)-photo by thrillsport: 10:17pm On Dec 31, 2019

Spurs’ surge up the table has been severely undermined by some horror shows at the back – no Premier League side have conceded more goals in all competitions since Mourinho arrived at the north London club in November.
There is no problem at the other end as the likes of Harry Kane, Dele Alli and Son Heung-min have
been firing, but Mourinho’s team would comfortably be sitting in the top four if they had defended properly.
And the Portuguese knows the attacking stars are within their rights to wonder what is going on behind them.
“The problem is the way we concede the goals and the way we play,” he said ahead of a New Year’s Day trip to Southampton.
“But we have to improve. We concede too many goals and it is very frustrating.
“If I was one of my attacking players I would be very frustrated that behind we are not able to stop it.”
Despite their defensive fragility, Mourinho again reiterated that the way to cure it will be found on the training ground, not in the transfer market, with the window reopening on Wednesday.
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“January we have a little bit more
time to work and with work we
are going to try to improve,” he
added.
Spurs have at least improved
their away form under the
former Chelsea and Manchester
United boss, having not won on
the road since January prior to
his arrival.
They will face another stern test
at St Mary’s on Wednesday, but
Mourinho is encouraged by his
side’s fighting spirit as they came
from behind to earn points in the
last two games.
“Four matches away, we won
two, we drew one and we lost
one,” he said. “Is that better than
before? Yes. Is it perfect? No.
Danny Rose could be out for a
further fortnight (John Walton/
PA)
“So it is frustrating, but it is also
a great feeling to know that the
team never gives up, it is also a
great feeling to know that even
in the most difficult
circumstances we go and we go
and we go.
“I want to praise that fantastic
spirit.”
Spurs will be without Danny
Rose, who could be out for
another fortnight with a muscle
injury, though Moussa Sissoko
and Harry Winks are back in
contention after suspension.
Asked how long Rose will be out
for, Mourinho replied: “I don’t
know. I would guess, but maybe
I am wrong, a couple of weeks.
“But honestly I cannot tell you.
We have Winks and Sissoko back
from suspension and I don’t
think we are going to have
anyone back from injuries.”
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Sports / 'Zaha Is Not For Sale' - Hodgson Confident Of Retaining Chelsea Target - PHOTO by thrillsport: 9:53pm On Dec 31, 2019

The Ivory Coast international has been in fine form for the Eagles but has been the subject of speculation over a cross-city switch to Stamford Bridge Wilfried Zaha will not be available in the January transfer market, says Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson, as the club look to hold on to their prized attacker amid interest from Chelsea.
The Ivory Coast international has been in fine form for the Eagles once again this term, several months on from previous speculation that he was set to exit Selhurst Park in pre-season.
The 27-year-old handed in a transfer request then, only for the club to rebuff overtures from Arsenal and Everton for failing to meet their asking price, with the Blues now the latest club chasing his signature.
"Wilfried Zaha is not for sale so I don't need any assurances [from the board]," he told Sky Sports News. "We are not trying to sell Wilfried Zaha. We want to keep Wilfried Zaha.
"But what assurances can people give? I suppose I have the assurance there is no-one at the club anxious to sell Wilfried Zaha.
"Of course, you never know where bids are going to come from and I suppose every time there is a serious bid for one of
your players the board of
directors need to take it
seriously."
Palace themselves will be
expected to make several bids of their own during the mid-season window as they look to strengthen their own standing.
They lie only eight points off the top four as it stands, yet only
nine off the bottom three too.
"Everyone is aware we need to strengthen because there are
certain areas we don't have the cover or the competition that we
need," Hodgson added.
"I believe [the board] will be
trying to help put that right but
again, you can't get assurances.
"You can only get people
agreeing with you that this is
what needs to be done and that
this should be the next step
going forward.
"Hopefully that leads to some
players coming through the door
that will make the squad
stronger and increase the
competition."

Sports / Solskjaer Keen To Wrap Up Manchester United Early Christian Eriksen’s Deal PHOTO by thrillsport: 9:13pm On Dec 31, 2019

Reports have again suggested Manchester United will offer Christian Eriksen a move to Old Trafford in January.
Eriksen has become a vital part of Mauricio Pochettino’s side over the past few seasons and is one of the creative reasons why they score so many goals throughout the course of the season, but there has been speculation that he could leave the club.
It is believed that the Danish star has refused three contract offers from Spurs over the past few months, with the latest reportedly close to the £110,000-a-week mark, with the likes of Real Madrid, Chelsea, United, Liverpool and Barcelona all keeping a close eye.
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a firm favourite to the midfielder, and would love to add his creativity to a United side that
is lacking in top-class talent.
But according to the Daily Mail,
United are ready to make a move
for the Danish star in a bid to
boost their Champions League
hopes, with reports suggesting
that United will even be open to
offering around £42 million to
complete a transfer deal.
They know Tottenham are in a
predicament, with Eriksen
unwilling to sign a contract
extension as he enters the final
12 months of his deal and it
would mean he’d be free to talk
to other clubs from January,
meaning that United could seal a
bargain move for the midfielder.
Spurs don’t want to see the man
leave, especially as they will not
have an adequate replacement to
fill the void, and goals, that he
may leave, but at the end of the
day he looks like a man that is
ready to leave and that should be
in January.
Spurs need to get some money
so they can go out and find an
adequate replacement, and
although he will be missed, £42
million goes along way to finding
a decent midfielder.

Sports / Re: Cristiano Ronaldo Crowned Men’s Player Of The Year At Dubai Globe Soccer Award by thrillsport: 7:30pm On Dec 31, 2019
FirstbornWds:


10 years
with such long time he has mastered the tricks of the defenders. He won't still be there next season, and that is what i mean by Seria A does not respect stars unlike La Liga
Sports / Re: Cristiano Ronaldo Crowned Men’s Player Of The Year At Dubai Globe Soccer Award by thrillsport: 11:43am On Dec 31, 2019
FirstbornWds:


Ciro Immobile
how long has Immobile stayed in Seria A
Sports / Re: Guardiola: Manchester City Already Preparing For Next Season by thrillsport: 11:40am On Dec 31, 2019
ghettokid1:
hahaha! next season he will still say next season
Why will you type that? Didn't he win it last season?
Sports / Re: Cristiano Ronaldo Crowned Men’s Player Of The Year At Dubai Globe Soccer Award by thrillsport: 11:35am On Dec 31, 2019
Typhoonsbane:

(1) Laliga current highest goal scorer has 13,while serie a current highest goal scorer has 17goals,kindly explain what you mean by italy is hell for strikers.
(2)juventus has won the league for 7 straight years, real Madrid only won laliga 2 times in 9 years, explain what you mean by he went from easy to normal.
Defence system is high so you can't be star player only you. Who scored 17 so i can substantiate my claim
Sports / Ndidi Best Tackler, Zaha Foul & Take-on As West Africans Shine in EPL - PHOTO by thrillsport: 11:26am On Dec 31, 2019
Mo Salah and Mane absent as Nigerian Leicester City midfielder Wilifred Ndidi win best tackler in EPL and Ivory Coast Forward Wilifred Zaha most take-ons and fouls

Sports / Liverpool Boss Klopp Orders Scouting Reports On Striker Osimhen by thrillsport: 1:28pm On Dec 30, 2019
Liverpool are hoping to beat Premier League rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur as well as La Liga giants Barcelona to the signature of Lille goal poacher Victor Osimhen.
Express UK is reporting that Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is keen on signing the Nigeria international and has ordered scouting reports on the Lille number seven.
Liverpool are looking to bolster their squad as Mohamed Salah has not lived up to his high standards this term, netting 13 goals across all competitions and on top of that, the Egyptian has been linked with a transfer to Real Madrid.
Lille are unlikely to part company with one of their prized jewels, Osimhen in the January transfer window as they want to keep their squad together to secure a Champions League spot at the end of this season.
The former Wolfsburg man impressed at Sporting Charleroi last term, earning himself a move to Lille in the summer, and continues to catch the eye in France, with 13 goals in 24 games.
Osimhen has four and a half years remaining on his contract with Lille and is valued at 70 million euros by the French club.

Sports / Guardiola: Manchester City Already Preparing For Next Season by thrillsport: 12:46pm On Dec 30, 2019

The Spaniard says he is starting
to switch his focus towards
regaining the title from runaway
leaders Liverpool next campaign.
Pep Guardiola indicated
Manchester City are already
focusing on next season after
accepting there is no longer a
title race in the Premier League.
Guardiola claimed his 100th
league win as City boss
on Sunday, as goals from Sergio
Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne
secured a 2-0 triumph over
resilient Sheffield United.
The win took City back to within
a point of Leicester City, though
they are still 14 behind runaway
leaders Liverpool, who overcame
Wolves 1-0 at Anfield.
With the gap so large, Guardiola
has accepted City are no longer
realistic contenders for the title,
which they have won for the last
two seasons, and instead said
the main focus is on ensuring
they improve ahead of the
2020-21 season while targeting
success in the cup competitions.
"No. It's unrealistic to think about
that," Guardiola said in a news
conference when asked if
Liverpool could be caught.
His side were swiftly back in
action after a 3-2 defeat to
Wolves on Friday, meaning they
had under 48 hours between the
two matches.
Guardiola said: "A team which
has the numbers of Liverpool,
why should we think about that?
It's just preparing, play good and
better to be as close to the top of
the league as we can, prepare for
the knockout competitions and
for the next season.
"Every game helps us to improve
for next season. Hopefully we can
do better.
"The motivation is to improve
because when we improve we
win games and that is the way to
live better. That is the best
motivation for all of us. Even in
the past.
"Now we recover for three days,
thank you for three days to
recover, and prepare for the next
game against Everton. That is
what you have to do."
Despite accepting the title race is
all but over, Guardiola insists it
should not take anything away
from what his City squad have
achieved.
"The fans can say or do whatever
they want but they cannot deny
that the team in the last three
years was incredible in every
single competition," he added.
"Football you can lose or you can
win. We have injuries in very
important positions but always
we tried, even in the games we
lost.
"It was a tough game especially
because of the opponent,
because of the 48 hours, and
two hours after the Wolves game
on the bus back.
"It's not the best for recovery
against one of the most physical
teams in the Premier League and
we won it, so full compliments to
the team."

Sports / Test by thrillsport: 12:34pm On Dec 30, 2019
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Sports / Re: Cristiano Ronaldo Crowned Men’s Player Of The Year At Dubai Globe Soccer Award by thrillsport: 8:11am On Dec 30, 2019
maybachmusic:

Ronaldo never conquered spain Neither Italy
His fans that throw around that rhetoric are clowns
Don't lie because of football, football is meant to make you happy
Sports / Re: Cristiano Ronaldo Crowned Men’s Player Of The Year At Dubai Globe Soccer Award by thrillsport: 8:09am On Dec 30, 2019
yemiosinbajo:

How did he conquer Italy?
Italy is hell for strikers
Sports / Re: Cristiano Ronaldo Crowned Men’s Player Of The Year At Dubai Globe Soccer Award by thrillsport: 8:01am On Dec 30, 2019
Ronaldo takes up new and unfavourable adventures, but messi don't want problem. Messi was the better man this year though, considering football and not conditions. Seria A is hell on earth for strikers, La Liga is normal, English Premier League is striker favouring league. Unfortunately Ronaldo went from easy to normal, and normal to hell
Sports / Re: Most People Are Great Guys Or Great Coaches, But Klopp Is Both! - Boateng by thrillsport: 6:38pm On Dec 29, 2019
Kingosytex:
I admire and respect Klopp a lot. The man is great and I think he is underated.
True bro! Dem get how coach go love you, you can't just want to disappoint
Sports / Re: ‘jurgen Klopp Could Take Rotherham To The Top, Pep Guardiola Couldn’t’ by thrillsport: 6:03pm On Dec 29, 2019
IT SEEMS Jurgen Klopp IS CURRENTLY THE BEST COACH IN EUROPE
Sports / ‘jurgen Klopp Could Take Rotherham To The Top, Pep Guardiola Couldn’t’ by thrillsport: 5:59pm On Dec 29, 2019
Paul Merson believes this season has shown beyond doubt that Jurgen Klopp is a better football manager than Pep Guardiola. The German has led Liverpool to a seemingly unassailable lead in the Premier League, with Guardiola’s Man City languishing in third – 14 points adrift of the Reds. Guardiola’s City have fallen miles behind In fact, Guardiola has conceded defeat in the title race following a dramatic Christmas which saw the Reds smash second-place Leicester 4-0 while City lost 3-2 to Wolves. And Merson believes Liverpool’s dominance should end the Klopp vs Guardiola debate. The former Arsenal star claims Klopp is superior as he has the skills which could take a League One club like Rotherham to the top, while Guardiola only succeeds when he spends big. Klopp is on the cusp of delivering Liverpool’s first league title in 30 years “Jurgen Klopp is proving to Pep Guardiola this season that he is the best manager in the world,” Merson wrote in his column for the Daily Star. “Liverpool made Leicester look run of the mill. And it’s all down to Klopp. He’s built that team. And he’s beating Guardiola even though he hasn’t spent anywhere near as much money. “That’s what makes him the best. Klopp could take Rotherham through the divisions and make them a Premier League club, given time. “Guardiola can’t do that. He needs £80m or £90m players to make his system work. Klopp doesn’t. It’s a massive achievement, what he’s built.”
Sports / Most People Are Great Guys Or Great Coaches, But Klopp Is Both! - Boateng by thrillsport: 5:44pm On Dec 29, 2019
The former Borussia Dortmund midfielder has seen up close how the Liverpool boss operates, and has not been surprised by his success Kevin-Prince Boateng says Jurgen Klopp’s secret to success is simple – the Liverpool boss is not just a “great coach”, but also a “great guy”. Boateng spent a season on loan at Borussia Dortmund early on in Klopp’s tenure there, and has since seen him go on to win Bundesliga, Champions League and Club World Cup titles among others. With Liverpool looking near invincible in the Premier League this season, Klopp’s star has never been higher, and Boateng is not the least bit surprised. Editors' Picks “He knows how to grab you,” Boateng told Bild. “I don't know how he does it, but he can do it. I don't think there is a player at Liverpool who doesn't like him, even those who don't play. “It was the same in Dortmund. That is what makes him special. Therefore every team will give everything for him. “He is a great guy and also a great trainer. Most of the time you only have one or the other - Klopp simply has both.” Boateng has had a much- travelled career, playing in four of the top five European leagues – in England, Germany, Spain and Italy. While trophies have not always followed, he has won league titles with AC Milan and Barcelona, as well as the 2017-18 DFB-Pokal at Eintracht Frankfurt. Now 32, he is in Serie A with Fiorentina, and appears to have matured from the headline- grabbing youngster he was once seen as. “I used to throw money out, went partying. Now I'm learning to play the piano,” he said. “I've had five or six hours. I also want to learn guitar later. These are nice things that I enjoy and help me to exercise patience. “There are players who drive Mercedes at 19 years old, get their monthly salary and are satisfied. “You have so much talent and do nothing for it, no extra training, nothing. Just play PlayStation and Instagram. “It's okay, but they're the last to come to training and the first to leave. I used to do that too, but nowadays you can't afford that in football.” Boateng and Fiorentina are currently on a six-game winless spell in Serie A, dropping down to 15th in the table after being hit by a serious ankle injury to key man Franck Ribery.

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