Emmanuel Adebayor's claim his mother is a witch and she uses her power to holh is leg from scoring goals

The Tottenham striker blamed his mum's black magic from stopping him story - but this isn't the only far fetched tale to excuse poor performance 

 

It has to be one of the worst excuses by a footballer for a goal drought. But £170,000 a week Premier League star Emmanuel Adebayor claims his mum has used black magic to stop him scoring.

The Tottenham striker has managed just two goals this season and his comments to a Ghanaian radio station has widened a rift with his family after he was accused of forcing his 62-year-old mother from her home.

Inside Spielplatz: Britain's Only Naked Village

A secretive town filled with naturists in Hertfordshire is opening up in a new TV documentary in a bid to attract more residents.
Spielplatz is a small village in Hertfordshire. The residents rarely allow the media to document their way of life, but now they're starring in a new TV show - because they want to recruit more naturists to live in their naked village
The town is desperately trying to attract more young people, as the average age is well over 60 and the population numbers may soon start dwindling.

This is what a 9m-tall condom looks like…

In commemoration of World Aids Day, this nine metre blow up condom was erected.
It popped up in the north German city of Hanover and was installed by the German Foundation for World Population to raise awareness about the lack of contraceptives in the developing world.

Kim Kardashian takes selfies with the troops in skintight nude trousers on US aircraft carrier in Abu Dhabi

THE reality star spread the love among the troops as she stopped for selfies, blew kisses everywhere, and posed her heart out.

THE reality star spread the love among the troops as she stopped for selfies, blew kisses everywhere, and posed her heart out.
Kim Kardashian can never resist a selfie moment - and what better time than with the troops onboard a US aircraft carrier in Abu Dhabi?

The reality star had her phone, pout and skintight trousers at the ready as she toured the USS San Diego ahead of Thanksgiving last week - and they all look overjoyed to meet her.

Indian presenter slapped on live TV for wearing revealing dress

An Indian TV presenter, actress and model, Gauahar Khan, (pictured clasping hand to cheek) was left distressed after a member of the audience at a singing TV competition she was presenting on Sunday November 30th got up and slapped her for wearing a revealing dress.

Her assaulter, 24 year old Akil Malik, took offence at Khan’s backless outfit as she presented the grand finale of singing competition, Raw Star at Film City in Goregaon, Mumbai. He first started by arguing with the model and as security made to escort him off the venue, he managed to go up on stage and slapped the woman in front of  live audience. See more pics and the video after the cut...

Top model Fabulous Igwilo releases new photos

Which kind of photo is this one now eh? Is that his ''' that I'm seeing or it's just my imagination? My hand is not in this one o...hehe. Fabulous Igwilo is a fitness model, currently shooting some new commercials. See more pics after the cut..

Charles Novia slams Seyi Shay over sheer Channel O dress

Nollywood producer and director Charles Novia just took to twitter to slam singer Seyi Shay over the sheer black dress she wore to the Channel O awards last weekend. Charles wasn't merciful at all, even going as far as implying that Seyi Shay's career will soon end. See his tweets after the cut...