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14Jun By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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‘Griezmann isn’t always judged fairly’ – Barcelona and France forward backed by Lenglet to deliver on expectation

The Blaugrana defender believes his club and international colleague will live up to a billing as "one of the best in the world" Antoine Griezmann "isn't always judged fairly", according to Barcelona and France team-mate Clement Lenglet, but the talented frontman is being backed to live up to his billing as "one of the best players in the world". The 30-year-old World Cup winner has never seen his ability doubted, but questions have been asked across two testing seasons at Camp Nou of whether he can perform at his best on a consistent basis. Lenglet believes doubters will be silenced by a fellow countryman who has made a habit of doing that over the course of a distinguished career, with enough offered during his time in Catalunya to suggest that he can be a key man alongside talism...

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13Jun By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Crystal Palace coach Dave Reddington leave for AGF

Crystal Palace coach Dave Reddington has left his role and joined Danish side Aarhus Gymnastikforening (AGF). Reddington became first-team coach under Roy Hodgson in 2018, having first joined the club in 2004. He worked with the Academy for four years before taking on a role with Watford. He returned to south London in 2013, becoming Under-23s assistant coach for two seasons. Reddington has played a key role on the coaching staff throughout his time with Palace, both with the Academy and first-team.

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12Jun By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Burna Boy takes his Grammy plaque to the club, uses it to drink champagne

Singer, Burna Boy, took his Grammy award plaque to the club last night June 11.   The singer's Twice as Tall album won Best Global Music album at the 2021 Grammy which held in March.   He received the plaque a few days ago and decided to take it out last night.   The singer at the club used the plaque to drink some champagne.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial)

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11Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Drogba Helping Chelsea sign Kokcu ahead of Arsenal, others

Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba, is helping the club to land Feyenoord midfielder, Orkun Kokcu, this summer transfer window. Kokcu has attracted plenty of transfer interest following an impressive campaign in the Eredivisie. Arsenal, AC Milan, Roma, Tottenham and a host of other European clubs are interested in Kokcu’s signature. But Chelsea is now in pole position to take the 20-year-old to Stamford Bridge this summer, thanks to some intervention from Drogba. Turkish TV channel Vole reports that the former Ivory Coast striker, who scored 164 goals in 381 matches for Chelsea, arranged a meeting between the Blues and Kokcu’s family. Kokcu made 22 league appearances for Feyenoord in the 2020-21 campaign. He scored three goals and registered three assists for the Holland clu...

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11Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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I have one Year Left at Man Utd – Pogba

  Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba, has confirmed he has one year left on his current contract with the club. Pogba also claimed he had not been offered a new deal by the Premier League side. “I have one year left on my contract, everybody knows it. “I know that the club is … well there has not been yet a concrete offer,” Pogba told a press conference. Pogba however admitted he went on holidays immediately after the Europa League and wasn’t able to sit down with United’s executive vice-chairman, Ed Woodward. There are fears at Old Trafford, that the Frenchman will run down his contract. The 28-year-old moved from Juventus to United for €100 million in the summer of 2016, having left the Premier League giants on a free for Juve four years earlier. Po...

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10Jun By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Pogba hasn’t held talks with Man Utd over his future, saying: There haven’t been any concrete offers

The midfielder has played down talk of a contract extension at Old Trafford while insisting his focus is locked on France's Euro 2020 campaign Paul Pogba claims that he has not yet held talks with Manchester United over his future and hasn't received "any concrete offers" from the club. It has been reported that United are eager to open extension talks with Pogba as he enters the final year of his current deal at Old Trafford. However, the Frenchman, who has been heavily linked with Real Madrid in recent times, says he hasn't had any contact with his current club since the end of the 2020-21 campaign.

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10Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Manchester City kit man who won Sergio Aguero’s £40k Range Rover in a raffle arranged by striker is selling off the car for £23k

A Manchester City's kit man has put a Range Rover for sale on eBay that was gifted by the departing club legend Sergio Aguero. The Argentine striker organised a raffle for staff before saying his emotional goodbyes and joining Barcelona as a free agent last week. Before he left, Ally Marland, a popular member of the backroom staff since he joined in 2012, was the lucky winner and was handed the keys in the car park by Aguero.p According to Daily Mail, Ally and his wife Nicky who both already have two cars decided to put the 2016 Range Rover Evoque - valued at £40,000 - on eBay with a starting price of £23,000. Manchester City kit man who won Sergio Aguero A total of five percent of the sale will be donated to Derian House Children's Hospice in Chorley as a kind gesture f...

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10Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Paris Saint-Germain Confirm Signing of Georginio Wijnaldum

Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed the signing of Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, who joins the club on a free transfer. Wijnaldum left Liverpool at the end of this past season and was widely expected to head to Barcelona, but PSG took over the deal with a late offer which convinced Wijnaldum to head to Paris instead. Barcelona declined to raise their offer to Wijnaldum and instead allowed him to join PSG, who took to their official website to confirm the Dutchman's arrival. “Signing for Paris Saint-Germain is a new challenge for me,” said the midfielder after joining. “I’m joining one of the best squads in Europe and I want to bring all my desire and commitment to this ambitious project. "Paris Saint-Germain have proved how good they are in recent years and I am conv...

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9Jun By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Former Chelsea and Juventus boss Sarri named new Lazio manager

The Italian manager has taken charge of the Serie A club after spending one season away from the game Maurizio Sarri has been named Lazio's manager, the club announced on Wednesday. The 62-year-old former Chelsea and Juventus boss will take over following the departure of Simone Inzaghi, who was recently hired by Inter. Lazio finished sixth in Serie A last season and will play in the Europa League next season. Editors' Picks

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9Jun By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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‘Abramovich joked I joined Man City for the money!’ – Bridge on Chelsea’s owner & playing for Mourinho

The former England full-back has offered an insight into his trophy-laden six-year spell with the Blues and subsequent switch to Etihad Stadium Wayne Bridge has discussed his relationship with Roman Abramovich at Chelsea while also revealing how Jose Mourinho conducted himself behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge. Bridge joined Chelsea from Southampton in the summer of 2003 and went on to make 142 appearances for the club across all competitions, winning the Premier League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup along the way. The former full-back's arrival at Stamford Bridge coincided with Abramovich's lucrative takeover of the club, and he says the Russian always did his best to keep in touch with the players and that he wanted to be "one of the lads".

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9Jun By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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I want some clarity!’ – Maitland-Niles ready to ‘kiss Arsenal goodbye’ if not given assurances over his future

The 23-year-old has just completed a loan spell at West Brom and does not know if he'll feature in Mikel Arteta's plans for the 2021-22 season Ainsley Maitland-Niles has insisted he's ready to "kiss Arsenal goodbye" if he is not given assurances over regular playing time. Maitland-Niles rose through the youth ranks at Emirates Stadium before graduating to the senior squad in 2014, and has since appeared in 121 games for the Gunners. However, the decision was taken to send the 23-year-old out on loan to West Brom in the second half of the 2020-21 campaign after he fell out of favour under Mikel Arteta, and he is now open to leaving the club on a permanent basis.

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9Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Premier League Club, Wolves Appoint new manager

Premier League club, Wolverhampton Wanderers, have announced the appointment of Bruno Lage as their new manager. Wolve made the announcement in a statement via their website on Wednesday. The statement read in part, “Bruno Lage has been appointed as the new first-team head coach of Wolves. “The Portuguese joins having most recently spent 18 months at the helm of Benfica, who he led to the Primeira Liga title in his first season in management.” Reacting to his appointment, Lage told the club’s website, “First of all, I’m very happy. It’s a big opportunity. I’m very happy because I’ve returned to this country, and to be the manager of a big team. “It’s a team and a club that wants to make history and a chance to compete in the Premier League. So, I’m happy, excited, with a...

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9Jun By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Swedish billionaire Ek preparing new takeover bid for Arsenal

Swedish billionaire Daniel Ek is preparing a new takeover bid for Arsenal. The Daily Mail says Ek is preparing to increase his Arsenal takeover bid to more than £2billion following his unsuccessful opening offer of £1.8bn last month. Ek claimed that under-fire Gunners owners the Kroenke family had told him that they 'didn't need the money' when he tried to buy the club last time. However, sources close to the Ek camp have disclosed that a second bid 'north of £2bn' is being readied and that they 'are not going anywhere and want to get a deal done'. Club insiders have admitted they are waiting for a second offer. Ek has Gunners legends Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp and Patrick Vieira on his bid team. An offer of an extra £300million may well test the Kroenkes' resolve, despi...

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8Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Zidane’s new club after Dumping Real Madrid revealed

  Paris Saint-Germain is working on bringing Zinedine Zidane to the club, according to Le 10 Sport. Zidane walked out on Real Madrid for the second time after the 2020/2021 season, where Los Blancos finished trophyless. His availability has now alerted the decision-makers at PSG. The Ligue 1 giants have been trying to hold on to Mauricio Pochettino, who is keen to return to Tottenham Hotspur. While not ushering the Argentine out the exit door, Pochettino won’t find as much protest now should Spurs firm up plans to take him back to London. A move for Zizou is already being discussed in Qatar, where PSG’s owners are planning for the new season, and initial contact is being considered. Zidane’s long time agent and confidant, Alain Migliaccio, has made it clear to Ziz...

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6Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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LaLiga: Courtois Confirms Hazard’s future as Ancelotti Arrives at Real Madrid

  Real Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, has claimed that Eden Hazard will “100 per cent” remain at the club next season. Hazard has failed to impress in his first two seasons in Spain, following his €100million move from Chelsea. The Belgium captain has been linked to Paris Saint-Germain and a return to Chelsea in recent weeks. But amid speculation Madrid could look to move him this summer, Hazard’s team-mate for club and country has insisted he will remain at the Bernabeu. Courtois said in an interview with Le Soir: “I’m 100% sure he’s staying. He doesn’t want to move. Only the Madrid press writes about the desire to leave. “He wants to continue, play free of injuries and win titles. “At Real Madrid, there is criticism all the time and for everyone. Garet...

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6Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Ziyech Set to Leave Chelsea after one season

  Hakim Ziyech is set to leave Chelsea this summer, with the club open to selling him after only one season. Calciomercato reports that several clubs in Italy are interested in the Moroccan winger. Ziyech moved to Stamford Bridge from Ajax last summer. He made 39 appearances across all competitions during the 2020/2021 campaign. Despite scoring six goals and providing four assists, Ziyech often struggled to nail down his spot in boss Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI. After starting just 15 Premier League fixtures and three in the Champions League, question marks have been raised over his long-term future. He was also left out of the team for the two semi-final legs against Real Madrid and the final in Porto against Manchester City. Napoli is weighing up a bid, w...

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5Jun By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Leeds chief Orta: Raphinha signing a mutual gamble

Leeds chief Victor Orta admits signing Raphinha from Rennes was a gamble. The 24-year-old arrived from Rennes on the final day of the summer transfer window for a free in the region of £17million. An excellent first season in the Premier League means that gamble has more than paid off. “Raphinha is a special case," Orta told OneFootball. “He has been brilliant from the moment he touched this club. “But it wasn't easy because he arrived in the last few days of the transfer window, really nervous and honestly, he didn't have a lot of time to decide. “We saw an opportunity late on and gambled – just like he did with us – and hopefully this is the beginning of something beautiful."  

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5Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Talks between Conte, Tottenham break down

  Tottenham have called off plans to hire Antonio Conte as their next manager, following a breakdown in talks. Spurs have concerns over some of Conte’s demands, which includes a reluctance to work with young players at the club. According to Sky Italy, Conte also had major doubts about becoming Spurs next head coach and was inclined to turn the offer down. After considering the role for several days, the Italian is not convinced the North London side were a team ready to win trophies immediately. The Italian who won Serie A with Inter Milan last season and has won five league titles in the last decade, is looking for another ‘winning project’. However, Fabio Paratici, who left Juventus in May and worked with Conte between 2011 and 2014, is close to joining Totten...

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4Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Why we Extended Giroud, Silva’s Contracts – Chelsea

  Chelsea has explained why the club extended the contracts of Olivier Giroud and Thiago Silva. The reigning Champions League winners extended both Giroud and Silva’s contracts by a year on Friday. Giroud’s current deal was due to expire at the end of this campaign, but an extension means the Frenchman’s three-and-a-half-year stay at Stamford continues for another year. Chelsea also exercised an option to extend Silva’s contract by one year, taking his time at the west London club into a second season. Explaining why Chelsea extended both players’ contracts, the club’s Director, Marina Granovskaia, told Chelsea’s website: “Olivier has been such a crucial part of so many big moments for this club, from his contribution to our FA Cup victory in 2018 to scoring 11 goal...

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3Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Benzema Should be Scoring 50 Goals, not 30 – Real Madrid coach, Ancelotti

  Newly appointed Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has insisted that striker Karim Benzema should be scoring 50 goals and not 30 goals for the club in a season. Ancelotti described Benzema as a ‘top striker’, adding that he has done really well for the club. The Italian disclosed this on Wednesday during an introductory press conference. The 61-year-old returned to the Santiago Bernabeu from Everton on Tuesday. Ancelotti said, “Benzema should be scoring 50 goals, not 30. Vini Jr. has to score more and we have to get more goals from the others too. “These are the players I’ve got, Karim has done really well. Karim has improved a lot in this period, he has more responsibility. “He’s a top striker. Then there are young players with a lot of potential. The ai...

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3Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Ancelotti Gives Update on Hazard, Gareth Bale leaving Real Madrid

  Returning Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has said he expects to have Eden Hazard and Gareth Bale in his squad next season. Ancelotti stated this on Wednesday, during an introductory press conference. The Italian returned to the Santiago Bernabeu from Everton on Tuesday. The 61-year-old was asked about Eden Hazard, who has yet to find his best form while battling injuries during his two seasons at the club. “Hazard is a top player, he has had injury problems and hasn’t shown his top potential yet here. I believe he can do that next year. He wants to and is motivated,” Ancelotti said. On Bale, who spent the 2020/2021 season on loan at former club Tottenham, he added: “Gareth has not played much in the Premier League. “But he scored lots of goals, was ve...

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3Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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I Can’t Imagine Real Madrid Without Sergio Ramos – Ancelotti

  Returning Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has said he can’t imagine the club without Sergio Ramos. However, the Italian warned that the defender’s future is undecided. Ancelotti left Everton to take over at Real Madrid on Tuesday, where he previously managed between 2013 and 2015. One of his first orders of business will be sorting out Ramos’s future, with the player’s contract expiring June 30. Asked at his introductory press conference on Wednesday about Ramos, Ancelotti said: “I can’t imagine a Real Madrid without Sergio Ramos but I also couldn’t imagine a day without Carlo Ancelotti! “It is clear that Sergio Ramos is a very important player and has been fundamental for many successes at this club. I know there are talks over a renewal, but I don’t kno...

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1Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Messi has not Agreed on new Contract – Barcelona President, Laporta

  Barcelona President, Joan Laporta has denied stories that Lionel Messi has already agreed on a new contract with the club. However, he insists Messi wants to continue with the Catalan side. The 33-year-old is out of contract at the end of June, but reports on Tuesday claimed he had agreed on a new two-year deal. “Talks are ongoing with Messi’s people,” Laporta said in a news conference when asked if an agreement was in place. “As I have said, they’re going well. We hope to keep making progress. “It’s not done but I am convinced, like [Aguero] said, that they would like to play together here. I have always said the issue with Leo is not financial for him. Barcelona president, Laporta gives update on Messi’s future, Guardiola’s return “[Messi] is showing a ...

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1Jun By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Brentford boss Frank: This squad can handle Prem demands

 Thomas Frank insists there'll be no huge changes to his promotion winning squad this summer. The west London club are finalising their transfer plans after they secured Premier League promotion with a 2-0 win over Swansea in the Championship Play-off Final at Wembley on Saturday. Promotion is worth £178million to Brentford, but they are confident their current squad is already good enough compete in the Premier League next season. Their data-led philosophy has helped the Bees master the transfer market and manager Frank says they will not stray from their model. “In many ways the squad is strong enough," said Frank. “Like all clubs, there will be some transfer activity. We will have meetings about it and plan it, have a clear strategy, be aligned, and maybe there will be a few...

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1Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Aguero Drops Fresh comments on Messi’s future at Barcelona

  New Barcelona signing, Sergio Aguero, has insisted that captain Lionel Messi will stay at the club beyond this summer transfer window. Messi’s current contract with Barcelona is set to expire this summer. The Barca number 10 has been linked with a move away from Camp Nou. However, speaking on the development, Aguero, who officially signed for Barcelona on Monday, said his fellow compatriot, Messi would make a decision on his future at the Catalan club. “I hope we can play together,” Aguero was quoted by Barcelona’s official website as saying. “But the thing with Leo [Lionel Messi] is that he will make decisions with the club. I have been with him since I was a kid with the national team, I know him very well, and I think he will stay here. “We will try to do...

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30May By MosesianNo Comments

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Diehard Chelsea Fans hold Thanksgiving Service to Celebrate Club for Winning UEFA Cup

Diehard Nigerian Chelsea fans held a thanksgiving service today May 30th in a church to celebrate the club winning the UEFA Cup last night. See a video below

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30May By MosesianNo Comments

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Guardiola Reveals his next Move after Man City’s Champions League Disappointment

  Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has revealed his plans after his lost 1-0 to Chelsea in the Champions League final. According to him, he will go away to see his family, after not seeing them for a long time. It has been a long season for Guardiola, who won the Carabao Cup and Premier League, but failed to deliver Europe’s biggest trophy. Guardiola said: “We arrived in the final of the Champions League, for us it was really good, we won the Premier League again and we competed incredibly well throughout the whole season. “Now, I want to go home with my family, for a long time I didn’t see them, take a break for one or two weeks and after, we start thinking about the club and what is best for the club in the next years and that is what we are trying to do.”...

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30May By MosesianNo Comments

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UCL final: Thiago Silva gives Credit to Lampard after Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Man City

Chelsea centre-back, Thiago Silva, has credited the club’s former manager, Frank Lampard, for being part of the Blues’ journey to winning the Champions League this season. Chelsea defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the Champions League final on Saturday night in Porto, thanks to Kai Havertz’s first-half goal. The Stamford Bridge club would not have made it to the Champions League final without Lampard having first guided them out of the group stage. Recall that Lampard was sacked in January and was replaced by Thomas Tuchel. Speaking after the match, Silva, who limped out of the final in the first half, hailed Lampard, who signed him from PSG last summer. “Without Lampard, I would not be here,” the Brazilian defender told RMC Sport. “I am very happy, and I hope he will b...

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28May By MosesianNo Comments

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I’m Leaving – Ronaldo tells Juventus Teammates

  Juventus star, Cristiano Ronaldo, has told his teammates that he is considering leaving the Bianconeri this summer. Marca reports that Ronaldo had a dressing room meeting with his teammates, stating he plans to leave the club. The 36-year-old informed his teammates that he had already achieved his goal when he joined the Serie A giants. Ronaldo’s current contract with Juventus will expire in 2022, but the Portugal captain has been linked with an exit for the past several months. The forward joined Juventus from Real Madrid in the summer of 2018 after nine years at Santiago Bernabeu. The former Manchester United star has since scored 101 goals and made 22 assists in all competitions for Juventus. During his three-year stint with the Old Lady, the club has not...

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27May By MosesianNo Comments

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Roman Abramovich Identifies top striker Chelsea must sign this Summer

Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich has identified Romelu Lukaku as a top priority for the club this summer transfer window. Sunday World reports that the Russian billionaire is ready to back the manager, Thomas Tuchel to sign a high-profile striker in the summer transfer window. According to the report, he is all but set to re-sign Lukaku following Antonio Conte’s departure at Inter Milan. Tuchel has overseen dramatic improvements in the Blues defence record since taking over the reins in January. However, the former Borussia Dortmund and PSG boss is keen on further strengthening the frontline and also hopes to bring in Raphael Varane, Marquinhos, Niklas Sule, Jules Kounde to make the Blues strong title contenders. Tottenham’s Harry Kane and Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haala...

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27May By MosesianNo Comments

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic Fined €50,000 by UEFA for Owning Stakes in Betting Company

European football governing body, UEFA have confirmed that AC Milan striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has  been fined €50,000 for his involvement in a betting company, with his club also fining him €25,000. The Swedish star, owns a 10 per cent stake in Bethard, a Malta-based gambling website and it is against the rules of UEFA to have any financial interest in a betting company. After opening an investigation last month, UEFA on Wednesday, May 26 issued a statement. "The Chairman of the UEFA Appeals Body today took the following decisions: "To fine Mr. Zlatan Ibrahimovic €50,000 for violating Article 12(2)(b) of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations (DR), i.e. for having a financial interest in a betting company. "The Chairman of the UEFA Appeals Body also issued Mr. Ibrahimovic w...

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26May By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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‘Liverpool play better without Salah’ – James urges Reds to sell star forward

The Merseyside club's former goalkeeper thinks the Egyptian is holding back the potential of Jurgen Klopp's squad Liverpool play better without Mohamed Salah, according to David James, who has urged the Reds to cash in on their star forward this summer. Salah has been Liverpool's main source of goals since moving to Anfield from Roma in 2017, scoring 125 times in 203 outings across all competitions to help Jurgen Klopp's side become Premier League and Champions League winners. The Egyptian enjoyed another prolific campaign in 2020-21, but James thinks his presence is holding back the true potential of the squad after seeing them scrape a top-four finish and fail to win a single trophy.

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26May By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

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Champions League Final: Predict The Result Of Chelsea vs Man City And Win Up To #50,000

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26May By MosesianNo Comments

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UEL final: I’ll Listen to other Proposals – Bailly Warns Man United

Manchester United defender, Eric Bailly, has warned the club that he would listen to other proposals if he doesn’t get regular playing time at the club amid interest linking Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane to Old Trafford. The Ivory Coast international said he welcomed Man United’s push to sign a new centre-back this summer but insists he will not settle for a place on the bench. Bailly has struggled with injuries since arriving at Man United from Villarreal in 2016 but signed a new long-term contract with the Red Devils last month. It’s understood that Man United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, is prioritising the signing of a new centre-back this summer transfer window, with reports claiming that Varane, who has just a year remaining on his contract with Real Madrid, is at the t...

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26May By MosesianNo Comments

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LaLiga: Barcelona President, Laporta Holds Showdown talks With Koeman

  Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, held talks with manager Ronald Koeman atthe club’s offices in Nou Camp on Tuesday, to discuss his future at the club. According to Marca, the conversation that involved Koeman’s representative, Rob Jansen, only lasted half an hour. The Dutchman’s future at the club remains uncertain after the meeting. Barca were in prime position to clinch the LaLiga title, but bungled their chances in the final weeks of the season. This allowed Atletico Madrid to lift the trophy, with Real Madrid finishing in second place. Koeman was however able to win the Copa del Rey earlier this summer. Laporta is expected to take a decision on his future in the coming days.

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26May By MosesianNo Comments

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Southgate Reveals when Harry Kane will Leave Tottenham

  England senior national team handler, Gareth Southgate, has revealed when he expects Tottenham’s striker, Harry Kane to leave the club. The future of the England striker has been the subject of much speculation, but his national team coach does not think the player will leave Tottenham before the end of the Euro 2021 tournament. Southgate, who named the centre-forward in his 36-man provisional squad, insists the speculation surrounding the prolific striker will not be an issue during the tournament. “I don’t need to talk about Harry’s focus. He has got one goal with us and that’s to win a European Championship,” Southgate told the press while explaining some decisions about his squad. “What is going on at his club is a matter for him and Tottenham. He has made som...

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25May By MosesianNo Comments

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Real Madrid Midfielder, Luka Modric Signs one-year Contract Extension at the club

Real Madrid midfielder, Luka Modric has signed a new one-year deal at the club. The former Tottenham midfielder, who joined in 2012, has enjoyed a successful nine seasons in the Spanish capital, winning 12 major honours for Los Blancos including four Champions Leagues. The Croatia International, 35, has played 48 times for Zinedine Zidane's side this season and featured in all four of Real's Champions League quarter-final and semi-final ties against Liverpool and Chelsea. The club confirmed the news in an official statement on Tuesday May 25, which read: "Real Madrid CF and Luka Modri? have agreed to extend the player's contract, which remains with the club until June 30, 2022." He said: "I'm 35 but I feel like I'm only 27. I feel great." "You shouldn't look at the age, ...

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25May By MosesianNo Comments

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola named LMA Manager of the Year

Manchester City's Pep Guardiola has been named the League Managers' Association manager of the year. Guardiola led City to a third Premier League title in four seasons, 12 points clear of nearest rivals Manchester United, and a fourth consecutive League Cup. The club also won this season's Carabao Cup and will face Chelsea in the Champions League final on Saturday. The five other managers in contention were Leeds' Marcelo Bielsa, Norwich City's Daniel Farke, Chelsea Women's Emma Hayes, David Moyes of West Ham and Leicester's Brendan Rodgers. "I am delighted to win the LMA manager of the year award for the second time," said Guardiola, who previously won it in 2017-18. "It is, for me, such a special trophy to win because it is voted for by my fellow managers. An award lik...

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24May By MosesianNo Comments

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Marcus Rashford Refuses to Rule Out Exit from Manchester United

  Homegrown Manchester United star,  Marcus Rashford has refused to rule out making a move away from the club, noting that he admires Real Madrid and Barcelona. Rashford, 23, is a product of the famed academy system at Old Trafford and has taken in 270 appearances for his home-town club since bursting onto the scene as a promising teenager. Though he is tied to a contract through to 2023 he says the option of playing abroad in the future is something that appeals to him and he wouldn't mind if the right offer comes. Quizzed on whether he can see himself playing in another country, Rashford told The Guardian: "I would never say no." Asked to identify his ideal club, the England international added: "Other than United? I’m a big fan of Real Madrid and Barcelona, be...

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24May By MosesianNo Comments

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Hazard ready to Play for Tuchel next Season at Chelsea

Real Madrid midfielder, Eden Hazard, wants to leave the club this summer and is eyeing a return to Chelsea, El Chiringuito reports. Hazard only left Stamford Bridge last year to sign for the LaLiga side in a £130 million deal. But since moving to Spain, the Belgium international has struggled for form and fitness due to several injuries. This has restricted him to just 10 starts in LaLiga and only three more in the Champions League this season Hazard is now looking to leave Madrid this summer and his preference is to return to Chelsea, who are now being managed by Thomas Tuchel. The 30-year-old spent seven seasons with the Blues and helped the club win two Premier League titles, the FA Cup and the Europa League on two occasions.

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23May By MosesianNo Comments

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West Ham Secure Sixth Spot with Saints Win

West Ham secured their best league finish in 22 years and qualified for the Europa League as a 3-0 win over Southampton secured a sixth-placed finish. In front of 10,000 fans, David Moyes' side needed just a point to secure sixth place and took full control of their destiny in the first half with Pablo Fornals scoring twice in a quickfire double (30 & 33) that took the game away from Saints. Declan Rice added further gloss to the scoreline in the closing stages (86). It caps a memorable season for Moyes and his impressive side, whose haul of 65 points sets a new club record for most points in a Premier League season. They have qualified for the Europa League group stage, courtesy of Leicester winning FA Cup, while Southampton end a rather mediocre season in 15th.

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22May By MosesianNo Comments

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Bruno Fernandes to ouble his wages with new deal

Manchester United playmaker, Bruno Fernandes, is close to signing a new contract with the club, the UK Mirror report. It will see the Portugal international double his current wages, after he agreed a deal worth £200,000-per-week. Fernandes arrived at Old Trafford in January 2020 and has become one of the club’s most important players. This season, the midfielder leads United’s goal scoring charts with 28 goals and has also provided 18 assists. His current deal still has four years left to run, but United are eager to reward Fernandes after an excellent season where he played a pivotal role in sealing second place in the Premier League. The club is confident of wrapping up Fernandes’ new deal before the Euros start with the midfielder’s agent Miguel Pinto flying into Man...

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22May By MosesianNo Comments

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Some People Inside Arsenal Tried to Hurt the team – Arteta

  Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has claimed that “some people inside” the club have tried to “hurt” the team. The Gunners go into the final day of the 2020/2021 season in ninth place and could yet qualify for the inaugural Europa Conference League if they beat Brighton. It would provide a positive end to a poor campaign, during which Arteta claimed he was searching for a mole leaking information from the dressing room. When asked what the best thing about this season had been, Arteta told a press conference: “The best thing has been to keep a team, a staff, employees and everybody together. “In those circumstances when you are not winning and when there are so many people, some inside and some outside that are trying to hurt.” Pushed on whether the “people insid...

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21May By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Insiders were trying to ‘hurt’ Arsenal but we stuck together, says Arteta

The Gunners boss believes there were people inside the club who were looking to do damage Mikel Arteta says the big positive he will take from Arsenal’s season is the way they stuck together while people inside and outside of the club were trying to hurt them. Arsenal go into Sunday’s final game of the season against Brighton sitting ninth in the Premier League, but only Manchester City and Manchester United have amassed more points than them since Christmas. It has been an impressive turnaround since the dark days of November and early December when they went on a run of seven defeats from 10 league games and found themselves just four points off the relegation zone after being beaten 2-1 at Everton on December 19.

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20May By MosesianNo Comments

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EPL: Harry Kane reveals how much Tottenham want to sell him to Chelsea, Man City

Tottenham Hotspur striker, Harry Kane, has said the club may want to cash in on him this summer and sell him for £100million. Kane has already informed Spurs about his desire to leave. It is believed Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United are willing to offer him £300,000 a week to join them. Kane, speaking with former England coach, Gary Neville for SkyBet, admitted a ‘crossroads moment’ is coming this summer – and there is a chance Daniel Levy and Co will be happy to let him leave. “I don’t know, I mean he might want to sell me,’ Kane said in a conversation with his former England coach Neville for SkyBet’s The Overlap. “He might be thinking ‘If I could get £100m for you, then why not?’ “Do you know what I mean? I’m not going to be worth that for the next 2 ...

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20May By MosesianNo Comments

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Sloppy Spurs Beaten as Villa Ruin Fans’ Return

Tottenham were booed off by their returning fans as Aston Villa fought back from a goal down to win 2-1 and dent Spurs' European hopes. Spurs did briefly give their 10,000 fans something to cheer about after eight minutes as Steven Bergwijn fired home powerfully from just inside the box, but Sergio Reguilon's shocking own goal from a sliced clearance brought Villa level (20). Spurs were woeful for much of the first half as Ollie Watkins capitalised on another Reguilon error for his 14th league goal of the season (39) as the hosts were booed off at half-time following several missed Villa chances. Emi Martinez kept Villa ahead with several saves as Spurs upped the ante in the second half, and though Villa were put under pressure in spurts by the hosts, they had fine c...

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19May By MosesianNo Comments

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Eberechi Eze Suffers Serious Achilles Injury in Training Which Could Rule him out Until 2022

Crystal Palace attacking midfielder, Eberechi Eze is reportedly facing more than six months on the sidelines after suffering a serious Achilles injury in training. The England U21 star suffered an injury in training on Tuesday, May 18, according to The Athletic. Eze will visit a specialist for scans and further treatment on Wednesday, with surgery likely required to fix the problem. If the scans reveal the worst, Eze could be ruled out well into next season. Eze who was born in England to parents of Nigerian descent, represented England at the Under 20 and Under 21 level. He has scored four goals in 29 Premier League starts for Crystal Palace this season following his signing from QPR for £16m. This comes a day after Palace boss, Roy Hodgson said he was not aware of the sev...

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18May By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Joy for Jota as Klopp offers Euros fitness update on Liverpool forward

The Portugal international will be able to link up with his country this summer and may yet figure for his club in a season finale Jurgen Klopp has delivered a positive fitness update on Diogo Jota, with the Liverpool boss revealing that the Portugal international will be ready for European Championship duty this summer. The 24-year-old forward was initially ruled out of his club side's remaining fixtures in 2020-21 with a foot injury, casting doubt over his involvement this summer for his country. That setback is, however, not as serious as first feared and a man with 13 goals to his name for the Reds may yet figure in a season finale against Crystal Palace on Sunday - with Liverpool still in the hunt for a top-four finish and Champions League qualification.

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18May By MosesianNo Comments

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Harry Kane reportedly tells Tottenham he wants to leave club this summer with Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea to battle to sign him

Tottenham striker, Harry Kane has reportedly told the club that he wants to leave this summer. According to Sky Sports, the reason is said to be the fact that Spurs aren't competing for titles. The 27-year-old England international has spent his entire professional career at Tottenham but has yet to lift a trophy. The closest he has come is losing a Champions League final against Liverpool in 2018–19 and two League Cup finals in the last six years, including last month's loss to Manchester City. Manchester City, Manchester United, and Chelsea have all reportedly been in contact with Kane's representatives with Sky Sports reporting that Kane prefers to remain in England and have his future sorted out before this summer's European Championship. Kane was recently named as the ...

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17May By MosesianNo Comments

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LaLiga: Zidane Denies Telling Real Madrid players he is Leaving

  Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has denied telling his players that he would leave the club. According to the Frenchman, he “would never, ever say that to my players”. It is believed that Zidane has announced his exit to the squad behind closed doors. Despite beating Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, Real are in danger of finishing 2020/2021 without a trophy, as they remain two points behind Atletico Madrid on the table with one match to go. But Zidane insists they are fully focused on trying to win the title. “How could I tell the players I’m leaving now? We’re giving our everything for the title and I just say ‘by the way, I’m off’? “People outside the club can say whatever they like, but I would never, ever say that to my players,” Zidane told reporters....

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