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Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata was clearly pumped after that FA Cup final win over Manchester United. In a video captured from after the game, the Spain international can be heard shouting in Spanish. While he may think he got away with it, some people have translated it and it’s clear Continue Reading
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The Super Eagles have been placed in a ‘Group of Death’ ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup alongside their perennial foes, Argentina…but only in a mock draw. This much was revealed by former England international Gary Lineker, who will be the host for the official draw ceremony which holds Continue Reading
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says they go to Liverpool with Cesc Fabregas in great form. The Spaniard has started all but two leagues games this term. “Last season maybe he didn’t deserve to start, but now he deserves to play regularly,” Conte noted. “At the same time I understand he needs a bit of rest Continue Reading
Brazilian footballer Robinho has been sentenced to nine years in prison for taking part in the gang rape of a woman in Milan in 2013. An Italian court ruled the 33-year-old and five other Brazilians assaulted the Albanian woman, who was 22, after plying her with alcohol in a nightclub. Continue Reading
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has again branded Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United as “long ball”. Guardiola made the claim when discussing how Premier League clubs support the England national team. He told the BBC: “I don’t think so. You see for example you see the national team, Dier, Dele Alli, Marcus Rashford, John Stones, Kyle Walker, Henderson, Lallana – these are Continue Reading
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho exchanged texts with Romelu Lukaku before Everton accepted their offer for the Belgian. The Sun says last week Mourinho sent his target a text, saying he was looking forward to working with him again. Sorting out their relationship was key to the move — and Lukaku has stressed he can succeed alongside Continue Reading
Diego Costa is prepared to stay with Chelsea – if manager Antonio Conte wants him. The Sun says the Spain striker is open to a Stamford Bridge return despite being dumped by boss Conte via text message last month. Costa is in limbo, with his preferred move back to Atletico Madrid impossible before January because Continue Reading
It was a very touching moment in Portugal as Felix the father of Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho was laid to rest. The former Chelsea boss was actively involved in the proceedings in Setubal as he was among the undertakers who carried the coffin of his late dad into church Continue Reading
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger denies they’ve put Olivier Giroud up for sale. It’s been claimed the Gunners are prepared to cash in on the France striker this summer. But Wenger told BeinSport: “It was a frustrating season for him because he did not play much. “And when he played well, Continue Reading
The former Chelsea midfielder instigated a mass brawl in Shanghai SIPG’s match with Guangzhou R&F after purposely kicking the ball into two opponents. All 22 players and both benches were involved in the altercation, but amazingly, only two players were sent off – none of which were Oscar. Ex Chelsea Continue Reading
Manchester City are joining the battle for Real Madrid’s wantaway superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. Don Balon says City boss Pep Guardiola is making moves to rival Manchester United. Former Barcelona boss Guardiola has “requested his signing”, and with the untold riches possessed by City’s owner Sheikh Mansour, they could comfortably meet Continue Reading
Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has known for SIX WEEKS that Cristiano Ronaldo planned to quit Real Madrid. The Mirror says Ronaldo confided in his former United boss that he was unsettled at the Bernabeu weeks before the tax allegations became public. He and Ferguson have remained close Continue Reading
Chelsea are ready to sell Diego Costa in order to calm tension around manager Antonio Conte’s situation. The Mirror says former club Atletico Madrid will this week table a bid for him to return in January. The Spaniards will propose an initial fee of £26m — £6m less than Chelsea Continue Reading
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte’s future is in doubt at Stamford Bridge. The Daily Mail says Conte’s public fall-out with Diego Costa has put his future as Chelsea manager in serious doubt. No firm decision has yet been made but senior figures at Stamford Bridge are so unhappy with Conte telling Continue Reading