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Harry Maguire reveals what Tuchel did after excluding him from England squad

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has shared insights on how England coach, Thomas Tuchel communicated his exclusion from his 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup.

The 33-year-old revealed that Tuchel reached out to the players who were not selected via FaceTime.

In making the tough decisions regarding his final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Tuchel overlooked several prominent players, including Harry Maguire, who is a notable figure in English football.

Maguire had recently revitalized his career at Manchester United under the guidance of Michael Carrick, leading many to believe he would secure a spot in the FIFA World Cup squad due to his extensive experience in major tournaments with England.

Nevertheless, Tuchel’s final selection excluded Maguire, along with other notable players such as Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold.

The 66-cap England international has now disclosed how Tuchel approached the players who were not chosen.

During an appearance on Gary Lineker’s Rest is Football World Cup podcast, he stated, “He FaceTimed everyone. It was quite an awkward call. I received a text saying: ‘Can I speak to you about 4pm?’ It is quite a unique way of doing it and it must be quite hard because he can see everyone’s reactions. I said straightaway I was really disappointed. I thought I did enough to be in the squad and thought I could have helped and had a part to play on and off the pitch.

“He said he can’t give me an excuse but he had gone with the four lads who got him through the autumn. It was tough to take. I did think I would be in the squad after being selected for the March camp under him for the first time. I did really well in both games and then went back to Manchester United and finished the season really strongly.”

England is set to face Croatia in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup in Group L on Wednesday, June 17, followed by games against Ghana and Panama on June 23 and June 27, respectively.

Harry Maguire reveals what Tuchel did after excluding him from England squad

Reno Omokri reacts after Davido called him ‘Bingo’

Reno Omokri, the Nigeria ambassador-designate to Mexico, has reacted after singer Davido called him Bingo.

DAILY POST reports that Reno had attributed the delay in his resumption in Mexico to the ongoing World Cup.

Reacting to Reno’s claim, Davido in a now trending post on social media, knocked the ex-presidential aide. “Umu Bingo @renoomokri fowl,” the singer posted.

In response, Reno who described Davido’6 post as feedback, also tagged it most shocking.

Sharing screenshots of Davido’s insult on his Instagram page on Tuesday, Reno said the singer was angry because he faulted him for wearing a customized jacket bearing the abducted Oyo school children’s names to perform at the World Cup.

Reno wrote, “Dear Mr. David Adeleke AKA Davido, thank you for your feedback. I was rather surprised by your response to my post. Most shocking is your insult.

“You are an international celebrity whom Nigeria is proud of. Coming to insult me on my Instagram profile with such vulgar words should be beneath you. Yes, I’m aware that you were upset at my appeal to you not to use an international platform, such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to give publicity to bandits and terrorists. I am also aware that Peter Obi praised you for doing that, which may have made you feel compelled to defend him.

“I did that because while your intention may be good and you think you are pressuring the government, the actual effect of what you did is to give publicity to the terrorists and help them spread fear, recruit new members, and raise funds.

“Meanwhile, IShowSpeed an American at that same event used the global stage of the World Cup to market Nigeria by wearing the jersey and speak well about Nigeria.”

Reno Omokri reacts after Davido called him ‘Bingo’

Mixed reactions trail Baba Ijesha, wife Luminee’s newborn announcement

Nollywood actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, and his wife, Anjy Luminee, have welcomed a baby boy, a development that has sparked mixed reactions on social media.

DAILY POST reported that the couple announced the birth of their son on Tuesday, drawing congratulatory messages from colleagues, fans and well wishers.

However, the announcement also reignited discussions about the actor’s past legal troubles.

Among those who reacted was Bobrisky, whose congratulatory message attracted criticism from some social media users.

Actress Moyo Lawal also faced backlash after congratulating the couple, with some users questioning her support.

Others, however, defended her, arguing that extending congratulations did not warrant criticism.

Reality TV star Angel Smith questioned Luminee’s decision to remain married to Baba Ijesha despite the controversy surrounding his conviction.

Social media commentator Daniel Regha also weighed in, suggesting that Luminee should have ended the marriage following the actor’s sentencing.

Despite the criticism, several celebrities celebrated the couple’s new arrival.

Actor Yomi Fabiyi congratulated the family, while actress Olayinka Solomon and other supporters also sent goodwill messages.

The development has generated widespread debate across social media platforms, with opinions divided between those congratulating the family and those expressing concern over the actor’s past.

Recall that Baba Ijesha was convicted by a Lagos State High Court in 2022 over the sexual assault of a minor and sentenced to 16 years imprisonment. However, the conviction was later overturned by the Court of Appeal, leading to his release from prison in November 2025.

Mixed reactions trail Baba Ijesha, wife Luminee’s newborn announcement

NPFL: Rivers United assistant coach on Malabo United radar

Rivers United assistant coach, Yemi Olanrewaju, is reported to be attracting interest from Equatorial Guinean club, Malabo United.

According to reports, Malabo United are looking to restructure their technical crew ahead of the new season and they have identified the young tactician as the ideal target.

Olanrewaju is highly regarded in the domestic scene in Nigeria following stints with MFM and Enyimba.

A decision from the coach is pending as he weighs the offer against his current project with Rivers United.

The NPFL side are expected to open talks to retain the young tactician amid the approach from abroad.

Rivers United finished as NPFL runners-up in the 2025-26 season behind Rangers.

Malabo United are yet to confirm details of the offer publicly.

Both clubs are expected to provide updates once Olanrewaju makes his decision on the next step in his coaching career.

NPFL: Rivers United assistant coach on Malabo United radar

World Cup 2026: They don’t get past midfield – Rodri slams Cape Verde

Spain midfielder Rodri has hit out at Cape Verde’s tactical approach after the 0-0 draw in their World Cup opener on Monday.

The Manchester City star said Cape Verde didn’t have any interest in getting past the midfield, noting that they sat back during the encounter.

“It wasn’t meant to be. There’s little to complain about,” Rodri told La 1 shortly after the game.

“We knew it was a game that required patience. They sat back, and they dropped back very quickly. We couldn’t put it in. We created chances, but couldn’t finish.

“The positive thing is that they barely created anything against us. We need to improve our finishing.”

Spain will now face Saudi Arabia in their next game this weekend.

World Cup 2026: They don’t get past midfield – Rodri slams Cape Verde

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