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28Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Koeman had to go, but Xavi might not solve Barcelona’s problems

Congratulations to #KoemanOut enthusiasts. The Dutchman was eventually put out of his misery following an abject 1-0 defeat to Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday night. It has been a long time coming. Barca President, Joan Laporta, first considered sacking Ronald Koeman in the summer and reportedly told him he needed two weeks to find a new manager. In the end, due to a lack of credible alternatives, Laporta decided to stick with Koeman. Since then, the Catalans have lost to Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid and Rayo in the league and sit in ninth place. Long-term injuries to Ansu Fati, Ousmane Dembele, Philippe Coutinho and Sergio Aguero have hampered his team selections, while Barcelona have also had to cut down their wage bill to deal with their financial problems. Then Lionel M...

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27Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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EFL Cup: Tuchel rates Saul Niguez’s performance as Chelsea beat Southampton

Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel has commented on Saul Niguez’s display during Chelsea’s EFL Cup round of 16 victory over Southampton on Tuesday night. Tuchel said he was pleased with Niguez’s performance for Chelsea against Southampton, adding that the midfielder has taken a ‘huge step’. The 26-year-old has struggled to make an impact after arriving on loan from Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window. Chelsea defeated Southampton 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. Kai Havertz and Che Adams scored the goals for their teams during normal time. Recall that Niguez has only featured once in the Premier League for Chelsea so far this season and was hauled off at half-time following a woeful debut display against Aston Villa some weeks ago. “It was a good...

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24Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Ronaldo blamed for Sancho’s struggles at Man Utd

Former England midfielder, Danny Murphy, has blamed Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival at Manchester United for Jadon Sancho’s struggles at Old Trafford. Murphy believes Sancho is struggling at Man United because Ronaldo’s return at the club has restricted the 21-year-old’s opportunities in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad this season. Sancho is yet to score or assist for Man United following his £73million summer move from Borussia Dortmund this year. “Sancho hasn’t been helped by Ronaldo’s arrival, because it’s restricted his opportunities in his favoured position, with Greenwood also having to play wide,” Murphy told the Daily Mail. “I don’t think arriving at United late after the Euros has helped. Pre-season at a new club is key and I would have turned up the minute I signed if it m...

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24Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Danny Murphy questions Man Utd over Van de Beek transfer

Former Liverpool player, Danny Murphy, has questioned Manchester United for signing Donny van de Beek. Van de Beek has endured a frustrating spell at Man United following his £35 million move from Ajax in the summer of 2020. The Netherlands international has scored just once in 39 appearances for Man United. The midfielder is yet to start a Premier League match for the Red Devils this season and has been heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford ahead of the January transfer window. Asked about Van de Beek’s situation at Man United, Murphy told the Daily Mail: “Who bought him? Was it a bit of public relations because he was one of the few well-known names available at the time? “Sometimes you sign a player and when they turn up, he doesn’t tick the boxes you expect...

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24Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Real reason I left Chelsea – Kurt Zouma

West Ham United defender, Kurt Zouma, has revealed the real reason why he left Chelsea this year to join the Hammers. Zouma said he left Chelsea for West Ham because he wanted a different challenge. The centre-back joined Chelsea in the summer of 2014 under Jose Mourinho’s regime. He hardly cements his place in the heart of Chelsea’s defence under a succession of managers. The 26-year-old spent time out on loan at the likes of Stoke City, Saint-Etienne and Everton in a bid to get his career back on track. Zouma had started to make significant progress under former Blues manager, Frank Lampard, but after he was sacked in January, the France international struggled to win the faith of Thomas Tuchel. He was left out of the team which won the Champions League at the end of ...

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22Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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You joined Chelsea to double your salary – Inter chief, Marotta hits out at Lukaku

Inter Milan Chief Executive Officer, Giuseppe Marotta, has hit out at Chelsea striker, Romelu Lukaku, over his departure from the Serie A champions. Moratta said that Lukaku left Inter for Chelsea to double his salary. According to him, there was no difference between Lukaku and Edin Dzeko, whom Inter signed for free to replace the Belgium international in the summer transfer window. Recall that Chelsea re-signed Lukaku from Inter in the summer transfer window for a club-record £97 million. The 28-year-old scored on his debut for Chelsea against Arsenal and then netted a brace against Aston Villa. But Lukaku has since failed to find the back of the net in the Premier League. Speaking to Il Corriere Della Sera, Marotta hit out at Lukaku for leaving Inter Milan for money....

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22Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Ronaldinho opens up on too much partying, friendship with Messi, Neymar

Barcelona legend, Ronaldinho, has opened up on too much partying during his football career. Ronaldinho also opened up on his friendship with Paris Saint-Germain forwards, Lionel Messi and Neymar. Asked whether he thinks he would have achieved more in his career if he had not partied so much, Ronaldinho told Le Parisien, “No! I’m completely happy with everything that’s happened to me. “God gave me a lot. I’m lucky to have experienced very happy moments, so I would not change a thing.” He added, “They [Messi and Neymar] are friends. “We play together. This isn’t a story about idolatry, or fandom. It’s a story of friendship, and I would even say that they are very good friends. Whenever I have the opportunity to be with them, I take it, because it’s a very special moment.” ...

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22Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Messi tells PSG to sell one striker

Paris Saint-Germain superstar, Lionel Messi has fallen out with Mauro Icardi and is now pushing the club to include him in a swap deal to get Sergio Aguero from Barcelona, El Nacional reports. Messi only joined PSG this summer after being unable to extend his contract with Barca. But he has already clashed with Icardi, who he is familiar with from their time in the Argentina national team. Icardi believes Messi is the reason he has not been called up for international duty in over three years. It appears something similar might indeed happen at PSG, with Icardi set to leave. Messi wants Aguero to join him in Paris, as the two have been roommates together over many years for Argentina and have a close personal friendship. Aguero signed a two-year contract with Barca in M...

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22Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Ansu Fati speaks on ‘pressure’ of taking Messi’s no 10 shirt at Barcelona

Barcelona teenager, Ansu Fati has insisted that wearing the No. 10 jersey after Lionel Messi does not bring additional pressure. Fati was speaking at a press conference after signing a new deal until 2027 with his release clause rising to €1billion. “It’s true that the No. 10 jersey has been worn by Leo [Messi] and many players but I’m calm. “I know what I can bring to this team. “For me it’s not a pressure. No one is going to be like Leo, no one is going to be like [former captains Carles] Puyol or Xavi [Hernandez]. No one is going to equal what Leo has done. I’m going to follow my own journey. I still haven’t done anything. I hope I can have a career like they have had. “Any player could have worn the No. 10. I’m grateful that the captains offered me the number and lucki...

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21Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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R. Kelly’s Chicago trial on child pornography charges set for August 2022

R. Kelly has been ordered to stand trial in Chicago on child pornography and obstruction of justice charges next summer. On Wednesday October 20, a federal judge ordered the R&B singer to stand trial in Chicago on child pornography and obstruction of justice charges next year after the scheduled sentencing for his conviction in an earlier sex trafficking trial in New York. U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber appeared to have wanted the trial in Chicago to begin earlier, but he set it for Aug. 1 after one of Kelly’s attorneys, Steven Greenberg, said that he and another of Kelly’s attorneys will be in court on other cases through July. Kelly, who remains jailed in New York, was listening to the hearing on a conference call but he did not speak. His sentencing for the fede...

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20Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Man United vs Atalanta: Solskjaer regrets signing Ronaldo – Neville

Manchester United legend, Gary Neville, has reckoned that the club’s boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would admit privately that Cristiano Ronaldo should not have joined the club this season. According to Neville, Solskjaer would rather manage last season’s Manchester United squad. The Portuguese forward made the sensational return to Manchester United this summer to help the Red Devils fight for titles. Ronaldo has helped the club escape some scary moments this season but has been unable to save them from sliding out of the top four. “I thought that last season’s there was something building. I think if you asked him privately ‘Would like last season’s squad back?’ I think he probably would go back,” He told Monday Night Football on Sky Sports, “They have got six grenades where...

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19Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Aguero reveals why he rejected Messi’s no 10 shirt at Barcelona

Sergio Aguero has admitted he refused to take Lionel Messi’s No.10 shirt when he joined Barcelona. Following his departure from Manchester City, Aguero joined the LaLiga giants this summer as a free agent. He was expected to link with his friend and compatriot Messi, but the Argentina captain also left the Camp Nou on a free transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. Aguero could have joined Messi on a list of Barca legends to have worn the No.10 shirt alongside the likes of Ronaldinho and Diego Maradona. But he opted to choose the same number he wears for Argentina. Ansu Fati has since taken the no. 10 shirt. “I chose number 19 because it was available, and I wear it with the Argentina national team. “The players asked me to take the No.10, but I refused. In fact, the No.10 look...

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18Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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England handed Wembley Stadium ban

UEFA’s disciplinary committee has ordered England to play one match behind closed doors. The Three Lions have also been fined €100,000, following crowd trouble during the Euro 2020 final in July. UEFA have also issued a ban for a second match, which is suspended for two years. There were scenes of chaos at Wembley, as fans without tickets clashed with police and stewards, forcing their way into the stadium for the game against Italy. The capacity for the England vs Italy match had been reduced to 60,000 from the usual 90,000 due to Covid-19 restrictions. But as many fans gathered near the stadium on the afternoon of the match, stewards and police were left overwhelmed and unable to stop some storming through security cordons. England’s next home match is a 2022 World Cu...

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18Oct By BobbyNo Comments

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England ordered to play behind closed doors following Euro 2020 final incidents at Wembley

The Three Lions have been punished by UEFA for fan behaviour this summer England have been ordered to play without fans for their next two home matches, the second of which is suspended for a probationary period of two years. The punishment stems from this past summer's Euro 2020 final, which saw ticketless England fans clash with police and stewards as they forced their way into the stadium. With the decision by UEFA, there will be no fans at England's opening game of their 2022-23 Nations League campaign, while the FA has also been fined €100,000 (£85k/$116k) as part of the punishment  

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18Oct By BobbyNo Comments

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Bayern boss Nagelsmann idolised Chelsea legend Terry and reveals why he may never leave Bundesliga

The German head coach used to look up to the former England international as a "role model" in his playing days Bayern boss Julian Nagelsmann has admitted idolising Chelsea legend John Terry, while also revealing why he may never leave the Bundesliga. Nagelsmann has emerged as one of the top young coaches in Europe, having gained experience at Hoffenheim and RB Leipzig before being snapped up by Bayern in the summer. The German was far less successful as a player, hanging up his boots at the age of 20 due to serious injury, but has now cited Terry as one of his early career inspirations.  

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18Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Billionaire businessman, Ned Nwoko replies IG user who questioned why his other wives and kids didn’t go on vacation with him, Regina Daniels and their son

Billionaire businessman, Ned Nwoko, who is currently on vacation in Jordan with his actress wife, Regina Daniels, and son Munir, took a moment to reply an IG user who tackled him for not taking his other wives and children along. Ned shared the photo above from their vacation and the IG user asked ''How about your other wife and your other kids!!!strike a balance sir'' Responding, Ned wrote ''They were on holidays in London for the summer holidays. If you have kids you will know that schools are currently in session''. See their exchange below

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18Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Brendan Rodgers names five dangerous Man Utd players after Leicester’s 4-2 win

Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers, has named five Manchester United players that would have caused them problems if they did not stay concentrated. The Foxes pulled off a 4-2 victory over United on Saturday. Rodgers made it clear that the Red Devils were more than Cristiano Ronaldo, who returned to Old Trafford this summer. According to him, other players like Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood, Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford pose as much threat. “Cristiano’s game has changed over the last number of years, from being a dribbler to being this incredible goal scorer where most of his goals come from inside the box, so that’s how it’s going to be for him at times in the game. “You’ve got to worry about more than him because you’ve got Bruno Fernandes on the back of scor...

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18Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Man Utd players question Sancho’s £73m move

Some players in the Manchester United squad are privately concerned about £73m summer signing Jadon Sancho. According to the UK Times, they are questioning whether the club made a mistake by signing him from Borussia Dortmund. Sancho scored 50 times and made 67 assists for the Bundesliga side after joining from Manchester City in 2017. However, since the 21-year-old arrived at Old Trafford, he has neither scored nor assisted in 10 appearances in all competitions. It is now understood there are growing concerns within Manchester United that Sancho is struggling to adapt to the demands of the Premier League. It is claimed players and coaches at Old Trafford have also been unimpressed by both Sancho’s contributions and attitude in training, leading to “major question marks” o...

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14Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Mbappe offered €225million deal to reject Real Madrid

PSG are offering Kylian Mbappe a deal worth a stunning €225million to snub a move to Real Madrid. Mbappe is into the final months of his current contract with the Ligue 1 giants. The 22-year-old remains a top target for Madrid’s President, Florentino Perez. Perez tried to land Mbappe in the summer and saw two huge bids ignored by PSG. He is now willing to try again for the France forward in January. At the moment, Mbappe has not shown a willingness to agree fresh terms with PSG. Okdiario’s football chief Eduardo Inda, when speaking on El Chiringuito, revealed: “They will give him 45 million net per season, which amounts to 225 million.” If he accepts the deal, Mbappé would become the highest paid player above Lionel Messi or Neymar.

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13Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Marina Granovskaia sets price limit for Real Madrid’s Hazard to return to Chelsea

Chelsea sporting director, Marina Granovskaia, has made it clear that the West London club will not go over a specific figure to bring back attacking midfielder, Eden Hazard, from Real Madrid. According to Granovskaia, £34 million would be Chelsea’s limit to try and re-sign Hazard, either in the January or summer transfer windows, El Nacional reports. Hazard has struggled to get on top form at Real after a series of injury issues since joining the LaLiga giants from Chelsea in 2019. The 30-year-old is a Chelsea fan favourite and is likely to be welcomed back to Stamford Bridge with open arms. Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich, is already keen on bringing Hazard back to the club. Abramovich is “increasingly convinced” that the Belgium international will prove he is still one ...

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12Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Ex-Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero joins Serie A side Venezia on a free transfer until the end of the season

Former Manchester United goalkeeper, Sergio Romero has joined Italian side Venezia on a free transfer until the end of the season. The 34-year-old has been a free agent since leaving United in the summer and has held talks with a number of clubs, but decided to sign for Venezia who are 17th in Serie A, just above the relegation places. The Argentine has put pen to paper on a deal until the end of the season with the option of a further year if all goes well. Venezia announced the move on Tuesday morning, with a club statement that read: 'Venezia FC is pleased to announce the signing of Argentine goalkeeper Sergio Romero, 34, on a free transfer. 'Romero is Argentina’s all-time most-capped goalkeeper and last played for Manchester United. Welcome, Sergio.' The Argentina inte...

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12Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Keep Pogba at Old Trafford on one condition – Paul Scholes tells Man Utd

Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes, has given the club one condition to keep midfielder, Paul Pogba, at Old Trafford beyond next summer. Pogba’s current contract with Man United will expire next summer. The France international is yet to sign a new deal with Man United. And Scholes believes Man United should offer Pogba a new long-term deal if he can show the form for his club that he does with his country’s national team. “Everybody is a little bit unsure because he doesn’t do it week in and week out,” Scholes told the Webby and O’Neil Show. “I think there is a big debate. You would probably say half of the people want him, the other half would not be that bothered if he went. “I think the middle of the pitch is a little bit of a problem for us. If he is on song an...

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12Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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What “painful” Chelsea experience did to me – Lukaku

Romelu Lukaku has said his “painful” first stint at Chelsea turned him into “the complete package”. The 28-year-old Belgian returned to Stamford Bridge this summer, 10 years after he was first snapped up by the Premier League side as a highly-rated teenager. Lukaku failed to make an impact and was loaned to West Brom and Everon. But the Belgium striker is back at the club as one of the most fearsome goalscorers in European football. “It was painful and helpful. But it gave me the mentality and the mindset that I needed to become the player I am today. “The team was very good but nobody saw the extra work they did after training sessions. As an 18-year-old, I saw every day how much the players worked on their craft. “I told myself ‘when I’m not playing, this is what I’m ...

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11Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Solskjaer blatantly lying to Van de Beek – Paul Ince

Former Manchester United star, Paul Ince, has insisted that manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, is ‘blatantly lying’ to midfielder, Donny van de Beek, about his role at Old Trafford. Ince believes that Solskjaer is not telling Van de Beek the truth that he is not in his plans at Man United. Van de Beek has endured a difficult spell at Man United, falling out of Solskjaer’s team. The Netherlands star is yet to start a league game for Man United so far this season. He joined Man United in the summer of 2020 but played just 511 minutes in the Premier League last season. Speaking on Van de Beek’s situation at Man United, Ince told The Kelly and Wrighty Show: “If I am going to buy a player, a top player from Ajax, the first thing I’m going to say is, “Am I going to play? Where do yo...

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9Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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I was told to leave Barcelona – Messi makes fresh revelation

Paris Saint-Germain forward, Lionel Messi, has insisted that he was “told” to leave Barcelona after he returned to Camp Nou following his Copa America triumph with Argentina. Messi moved to Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona in the summer transfer window. The 34-year-old’s contract at Barcelona had expired, but there was an expectation Messi would sign fresh terms with the LaLiga giants. “I came back to Barcelona (from the Copa America in July) to prepare for the season, after taking advantage of the extra days of holiday that the coach (Ronald Koeman) had given me,” Messi told France Football. “I had in mind to sign my contract and to start training right away. I thought that everything was settled and that all that was missing was my signature (on the contract). “But whe...

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9Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Arsenal hero, Ian Wright snubs Ronaldo, Messi, names best player in Europe

Arsenal hero, Ian Wright, has snubbed Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo, Paris Saint-Germain’s Lionel Messi and named Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah as the best player in Europe on current form. Wright believes Salah is “probably” the best player in Europe on current form following his sparkling start to the new season with Liverpool. Salah has been impressive for Liverpool so far this season. The Egyptian international is currently the joint top goal scorer in the Premier League with six goals alongside Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy. The former Chelsea star was also named among the 30-man nominees for this year’s Ballon d’ Or. Asked if Salah is the best player in Europe on current form, Wright told Optus Sport: “Probably at the moment with his form you could put him up ther...

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8Oct By BobbyNo Comments

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Messi identifies three things that made him join PSG

Paris Saint-Germain forward, Lionel Messi, has identified three things that made him join the club from Barcelona. According to Messi, he joined Mauricio Pochettino’s side because of the club’s project, the players it has and the quality of the PSG squad. The Argentine captain also said that he is very happy at PSG, professing he has no regrets over choosing the Ligue 1 giants as his new home. Recall that Messi, who is one of the favourites to win the Ballon d’ Or this year, left Barcelona in the summer transfer window for PSG. “Barca issued the statement saying that I was not going to continue and from that point on I started to wonder how I was going to bounce back,” Messi told France Football. “I had to find a new club to continue my career. I was lucky to be contacted by...

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8Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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We wanted Messi to play for us for free – Barcelona president, Joan Laporta

Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, has once again spoken out about Lionel Messi's exit from the club, saying he had hoped that the captain would offer to play for the Catalan giants for free. The club could not afford to keep hold of Messi amid their unprecedented financial woes, with the club racking up more than £1billion in debt and recording a £409million loss for last season. Earlier in the summer, the club president explained that Barcelona's wage bill with six-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi on the books would equal 110 per cent of their income. As a result, the Argentina star bid an emotional farewell in a press conference before signing for the Ligue 1 giants, PSG in the summer on a two-year deal. Speaking on Catalan radio station RAC1 via Mundo Deportivo, Laporta, 59,...

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8Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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You’ll miss him – Glen Johnson issues warning to Chelsea over Rudiger

Former Chelsea star, Glen Johnson, has warned the club to sort out the future of Antonio Rudiger as the clock ticks down on the defender’s contract at Stamford Bridge. Johnson believes Chelsea will miss Rudiger if they allow him to leave the club on a free transfer next summer. Rudiger has been a regular first-team player under Thomas Tuchel and has started all seven of the Blues’ Premier League games so far this season. His current contract with Chelsea will expire at the end of the season. Asked about the prospect of Rudiger leaving Chelsea next year, Johnson told bettingodds, “It would be a loss. “He’s clearly revamped his Chelsea career under Thomas Tuchel and when he’s playing the way he has been, then he’s a great asset to Chelsea, so if he was to go on a free contra...

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7Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Rejuvenated Abraham loving life with Jose in Rome

Tammy Abraham is loving life under Jose Mourinho after answering the Roma manager's call to spurn Premier League interest for a fresh start in the Italian sunshine. The 24-year-old this summer became the latest English talent to head abroad as a lack of opportunities under Thomas Tuchel saw him bring down the curtain down on his long association with Chelsea. Abraham scored a hat-trick in what proved to be Frank Lampard's final match in January and only played seven more times for the club, with the striker left out of the victorious Champions League final squad. He subsequently swapped Stamford Bridge for the Stadio Olimpico in search of game time, joining Roma in a £34m deal and scoring four goals in his first 10 matches under Mourinho. He said: "Why Italy? Good question....

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7Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Shearer, Lineker reveal how many goals Ronaldo will score for Man Utd

Former Premier League strikers, Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker, have revealed how many goals Cristiano Ronaldo will score for Manchester United this season. Ronaldo joined Man United from Juventus in the summer transfer window. The Portugal captain has netted five goals in six appearances in all competitions for Man United. But Shearer and Lineker believe the five-time Ballon d’Or winner will exceed the 20-goal mark this season. “When you look at his [ Cristiano Ronaldo] career, and particularly his career at Man United, he started there, started with very raw but unbelievable talent and you could see that from the beginning,” Shearer said on the BBC’s Match of the Day Top 10 podcast. “And where he’s got to… him and [Lionel] Messi have taken goal scoring to another level. I...

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6Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Tino Livramento speaks on leaving Chelsea for Southampton

Former Chelsea right-back, Tino Livramento, has revealed his feelings after his departure from Stamford Bridge in the summer. Livramento left Chelsea for Southampton in the summer transfer window. The 18-year-old failed to make first-team football under Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, at the West London club. Speaking to the Mirror, Livramento said: “Regrets? It would have been nice to play a game, but I had to think about what was best for me. “Being young, I have always wanted to just play first-team football as soon as possible. “I feel like if I stayed there [Chelsea], things wouldn’t have happened as quickly as now. “It was a hard decision for everyone involved. They agreed that it was best for me as well and they have always looked after me.”

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6Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Ballon d’Or 2021: Messi to be Announced Winner, Clinch record-extending Seventh award

Lionel Messi now wears the colours of Paris Saint-Germain. The 34-year-old left Barcelona as a free agent this summer after over two decades at the club. In another month, Messi is expected to win his record-extending seventh Ballon d’Or. The Argentina captain is the only player to have won the award six times. His eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo has five gongs to his name. After scoring 33 goals and providing 13 assists in all competitions for Barca last season, Messi is widely expected to win the prize. Messi boosted his chances by winning the Copa America with his country, after a 1-0 win over Brazil in the final. With his move to PSG, you can expect that he will continue to win trophies and be in the conversations for next year’s award at this least. ...

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6Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Public Interest in Women’s Sport rises during Pandemic

Public interest in women's sport has risen during the pandemic, with 21 per cent of UK adults following it more than they did 18 months ago, according to a new report published by Sky Sports and Leaders in Sport. The new research shows that eyeballs are increasingly focused on women's competitions, with a significant rise in the number of men watching and engaging during the pandemic; nearly a quarter of men (24 per cent) say they now follow more women's sport than they did 18 months ago. The report 'Women's Sport: Bouncing Back from the Pandemic?' also reveals some of the causes, with over two-thirds (68 per cent) of those who follow more women's sport stating that their enjoyment of broadcast coverage fuelled their interest. Tracey Crouch MP, chair of the fan-led review into...

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5Oct By BobbyNo Comments

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EPL: Man Utd played Man City like mugs over Ronaldo deal – Shearer

Former Newcastle striker, Alan Shearer, has claimed Manchester United played Manchester City like mugs over the Cristiano Ronaldo transfer. According to him, there was no way United would have allowed Ronaldo to join their rivals. Ronaldo returned to Old Trafford after 12 years this summer, but at one point he appeared to be heading to the Etihad. Having made it clear to Juventus he wanted to leave, City began talks with Ronaldo’s agents in order to bring him back to the Premier League. But once United became aware of City’s strong interest they acted quickly to get a deal over the line with Ronaldo choosing to return to his old club. “They (Man United) played City like mugs. He was never going to Man City. Man United could never, ever have allowed Cristiano Ronaldo to go to...

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5Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Real Madrid reveal when Mbappe will sign deal to join LaLiga club

Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, has hinted that a deal to bring Kylian Mbappe to the club could be finalised on January 1. Mbappe is currently into the final months of his current PSG deal. From January, he will be free to negotiate a pre-contract with foreign clubs. Madrid tried all they could to bring Mbappe to the Bernabeu this summer, with PSG snubbing two big offers from the LaLiga side. Perez told El Debate when asked for an update on their pursuit of Mbappe: “We hope that on January 1 everything can be solved.” Earlier this week, Mbappe revealed he informed PSG he wanted to join Real Madrid last July. However, the Ligue 1 side remained adamant that the 22-year-old was going nowhere.

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5Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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I never believed I’d play with Messi – Mbappe

Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe, has described playing with Lionel Messi as “something else”. Messi moved to the Ligue 1 side as a free agent from Barcelona in the summer. In moving to PSG, the Argentine superstar joined Mbappe and Neymar to make up one of the most talented front three in football history. Mbappe, who pushed to leave for Real Madrid shortly after Messi’s arrival, admits that playing alongside the five-time Ballon D’Or winner is something he could have never envisaged. “I never imagined him coming here!” Mbappe told L’Equipe. “He’s one of the rare players who I put in the ‘impossible-for-me-to-play-with’ category. “For me, he was never going to leave Barcelona. I am savouring every moment alongside him. You can’t forget that it remains a privi...

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5Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Ronaldo has added to Man Utd’s problems – Carragher

Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has said Cristiano Ronaldo has added to Manchester United’s problem of being a team of individuals. Ronaldo returned to Old Trafford from Juventus in the summer on a two-year deal. However, despite the 36-year-old scoring five goals in five games, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have hit a poor run of form following defeats against Young Boys in the Champions League, West Ham in the Carabao Cup and Aston Villa in the Premier League. The Red Devils also drew at home to Everton on Saturday. Carragher told The Telegraph: “They remain a team of individuals rather than a team. Cristiano Ronaldo has added to that rather than fixed it. “That’s why, despite a brilliant squad, they are not yet at the level of the other three. “Dropping five points ...

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5Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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EPL: I am the right man for Man Utd job – Solskjaer

Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has insisted he is the right man for the job. Solskjaer also declared he can get the best out of his superstar squad, despite playing a 1-1 draw with Everton on Saturday. The result means United have won only two of their last six fixtures. Solskjaer added Cristiano Ronaldo, Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho to his squad this summer and there has been criticism from some fans that another manager would be able to produce better performances with such a talented group. Solskjaer, however, said: “I’m very confident that we will get the best out of this squad. A lot has happened this month and we’ve had Raphael, and Jadon with us since August, and Cristiano since September. “We’ve got loads to work on and we need to improve, we k...

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4Oct By BobbyNo Comments

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Man Utd loanee Andreas Pereira facing potential six-game ban for allegedly breaching quarantine rules in Brazil

The midfielder, who is spending the season at Flamengo, could be punished after failing to complete a full self-isolation period Manchester United loanee Andreas Pereira is facing a six-game ban for allegedly breaching quarantine rules in Brazil. Pereira has spent the last seven years of his career on United's books, having initially graduated to their senior squad as a teenager back in 2014. The Brazilian has never been a regular in the Red Devils' starting XI, though, and was sent out on loan for the fourth time as Flamengo arranged a deal for the midfielder in the summer transfer window, but it has been claimed that he broke Covid-19 protocols upon his return to his homeland.

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4Oct By BobbyNo Comments

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EPL Title: Peter Crouch hands Man Utd names of two players to sign

Former Liverpool striker, Peter Crouch, has handed Manchester United the names of two players to sign in order for them to win the Premier League title. Crouch wants Man United to sign either Declan Rice or Kalvin Phillips to boost their chances of winning the Premier League title. Manchester United signed the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane in the summer transfer window. But Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are currently in the fourth position on the Premier League table. “Bossing the game in possession, when teams sit in, just does not suit them. “It is why they struggle and something that is confusing given the amount of eye-catching players they have — not least Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba. “Solskjaer will want a midfielder who can link the d...

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4Oct By BobbyNo Comments

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Mbappe: I told PSG in July I wanted to leave

The World Cup winner has finally broken his silence on his uncertain contractual situation following summer interest from Real Madrid Kylian Mbappe has confirmed that he told Paris Saint-Germain he wanted to leave in July amid reported interest from Real Madrid. Mbappe's future was the subject of much speculation over the summer as he emerged as a primary target for Madrid, who submitted multiple bids for his services. The Spanish giants' final offer reportedly came in at over €220 million (£188m/$255m), but PSG refused to sanction the striker's departure, despite the fact he continued to stall on signing a new contract at Parc des Princes.

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3Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Vieira’s super subs inspire Palace to draw with Leicester

Patrick Vieira's substitutions inspired Crystal Palace to a 2-2 comeback draw against Leicester in the Premier League, who let a 2-0 half-time lead slip from their grasp. Palace have been steadily improving since the Frenchman replaced Roy Hodgson in the summer and began well. However, they failed to take their chances, and coupled with some defensive errors from Joachim Andersen, allowed Kelechi Iheanacho (31) - celebrating his 25th birthday - and Jamie Vardy (37) to both easily slot home and see Leicester 2-0 ahead. "For Leicester now, it's all about the clean-sheet mentality," said Sky Sports' Jamie Carragher at half-time, and things looked to be going the Foxes' way as Odsonne Edouard hit the crossbar. But the hosts deserved to be on the scoresheet and finally made the ...

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3Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Paul Merson agrees with Conte over comments on Lukaku, Tuchel

Arsenal hero, Paul Merson, has agreed with former Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte over his comments on Romelu Lukaku and Thomas Tuchel. Conte, who managed Lukaku during their time at Inter Milan, had criticized the way Chelsea coach Tuchel uses the striker in the Blues’ attack so far this season. The Italian gaffer had said that Chelsea, under Tuchel, are “yet to figure out” Lukaku after his return to the Premier League giants from Inter in the summer. Reacting, Merson, in his column for the Daily Star, said, “Antonio Conte is right about Chelsea – they are not getting the best out of Romelu Lukaku. “Conte was saying this week that his old club are still trying to figure things out with Lukaku and I think he’s right. “I think the Chelsea players are looking fo...

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3Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Man Utd give Pogba Deadline to Sign new Contract

Manchester United have given Paul Pogba until Christmas to sign a new contract worth £400,000, according to the UK Sun. Pogba is already into the last 12 months of his current deal at Old Trafford, The France midfielder will be free to talk to clubs abroad from January 2022. Senior officials at United want to avoid having the saga drag out over the second half of the season. They feel this might overshadow any success manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer might be fighting to achieve this term. However, United remain quietly confident that Pogba will commit his future to the club. It is also believed that Pogba appreciates their capture of Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo. But the club is also aware there is interest from top clubs in Europe to la...

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2Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Brighton vs Arsenal: Leno Lied about me – Arteta hits back

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has insisted he had a conversation with Bernd Leno over him losing the No. 1 goalkeeper spot to Aaron Ramsdale. Arteta urged the goalkeeper to concentrate on regaining his place in the side. Leno has not made a Premier League appearance since August 28. In an interview this week, he claimed “there was no clear reason why I was out, but it had nothing to do with my performance.” Ramsdale, who arrived in a £30 million deal from Sheffield United this summer, has quickly established himself as the side’s first choice, starting in all three subsequent league wins over Norwich City, Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur. However, when asked about Leno’s comments ahead of Saturday’s trip to Brighton and Hove Albion, Arteta said: “I had a very ...

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2Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Gabriel Magalhaes Ready to Achieve Great Things under Mikel Arteta

Four days on from Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Tottenham at a delirious Emirates Stadium, Gabriel Magalhaes is still riding high. "There is nothing better in football than winning a derby," he tells Sky Sports, a white-toothed smile stretched across his face. Especially not when you win it like that. There had been a sense, albeit a cautious one, of something building. Narrow wins over Norwich and Burnley had changed the mood. But Sunday's demolition of Spurs was something else. "We were very pleased to give that happiness to the fans," adds Gabriel. The 23-year-old was absent during the chaotic start to the season which left Arsenal bottom of the table with no points and not even a goal from their first three games. But his return from a knee injury has been a significant factor in...

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Solskjaer Dismisses Questions Over Sancho’s Form

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has dismissed questions over Jadon Sancho's form and insisted the summer signing will shine in a Manchester United shirt. Sancho scored 16 goals and had 20 assists in all competitions for Borussia Dortmund last season, but is yet to register in either category since his £73m move to Old Trafford this summer. England manager Gareth Southgate suggested Sancho's recent form was not worthy of the international call he received on Thursday and said he would need help settling in the Premier League. But Solskjaer was left to ask if Southgate had been watching the night before, when Sancho played 75 minutes of United's 2-1 Champions League win over Villarreal. "Was that interview done before Wednesday night?" he said when Southgate's comments, made on Thursday...

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1Oct By BobbyNo Comments

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Barcelona wages still €300m over La Liga limit despite Messi and Griezmann departures

The Catalan club will have to keep cutting costs over the next year or two before they will be allowed to bring in any big names Barcelona are still in serious financial trouble despite lowering their wage budget with the departures of Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann among others, Goal understands. The Camp Nou side saved €200 million (£171m/$232m) in salaries over the course of the summer, giving them some breathing room amid their financial crisis. But the club continue to drown in debt and their unsustainable situation will force them into further cuts next year.  

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1Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Sturridge joins Perth Glory to end 19-month wait for new club

Daniel Sturridge has signed for Perth Glory on a free transfer, 19 months after he left Turkish side Trabzonspor. The 32-year-old former England and Liverpool striker had been out of the game since March 2020 after being handed a four-month ban for breaching the FA's gambling regulations. As he searched for a new club, Sturridge trained with Real Mallorca during the summer, and Perth Glory have now recruited the Champions League and Premier League winner for the A-League 2021-22 season. It's a fantastic opportunity to try a new challenge," Sturridge said. "When the opportunity came about, it felt like the right thing to do, to take my talent somewhere where I can enjoy my football in a competitive league and try and help the team be as successful as they possibly can be. "...

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