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Oct82022 by JBNo Comments

Diego Costa takes swipe at Antonio Conte after Chelsea return

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Diego Costa aimed a swipe at former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte after his ‘special’ return to Stamford Bridge with new team Wolves. Costa enjoyed three successful years at Chelsea, scoring 59 goals in 120 appearances and helping the club win two Premier League titles and the League Cup. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the summer of 2017, then-Chelsea manager Conte told Costa he was no longer part of his plans, with the Spain international returning to former club Atletico Madrid. Costa has repeatedly criticised the way Conte handled the situation and made it clear after his return to Chelsea on Saturday that his issues are with the current Tottenham manager rather than the Blues fans. The 34-year-old made his first start for Wolves but was ...

Jun42022 by JBNo Comments

Diego Costa reveals how he upset Kante at Chelsea & savages former club

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Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa has revealed how he got N’Golo Kante angry while at Stamford Bridge and has degraded Atletico Madrid’s training facilities. Costa was one of the very few to break Chelsea’s striker curse during his three years in the Premier League, winning the top flight two times with two 20-goal campaigns. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And he even manged to anger his nicest of teammates, A cult hero amongst Chelsea fans, Costa enjoys a similar reputation in LaLiga where he used to bully defenders as one of football’s great ‘s***housers’. It used to be opposition players who got caught up in the striker’s infuriating antics, but as he’s now revealed himself, it was also his teammates too. (adsbygoogle = window.ad...

Mar82021 by JBNo Comments

Ben Foster brands Diego Costa a ‘filthy little rat’ & calls Matic a ‘sicko’

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Watford keeper Ben Foster has spoken about the best and worst players he played with – and against – in a Q&A, declaring Diego Costa the most horrible opponent he had ever faced. The 37-year-old, who has played for four different Premier League clubs starting with Manchester United some 16 years ago, has a host of experiences when looking back at the teammates and opponents he has faced. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was at Old Trafford that he played alongside both the worst trainer he ever encountered and the biggest hardman, while former Chelsea forward Costa is the player that stands out as his most irritating adversary. When asked to name the player he disliked playing against the most in a Q&A, Foster replied: ‘It’s a good question and ...

Dec292020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal keen on Diego Costa transfer move as Atletico Madrid terminate contract

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Arsenal are keen on making a move for Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa on a free transfer, according to reports in Spain. The Spainish forward has agreed to terminate his contract with Atletico Madrid and wants to sign for a new club in the January transfer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Costa, who returned to Atletico from Chelsea in 2018, has started only two matches in La Liga this campaign due to injury, while his current contract was due to expire at the end of the season. Arsenal could make a January move after the striker asked the Spanish side to release him in the New Year. Atletico are ready to terminate his contract but do not want to sell to a rival. The gunners have struggled for goals this campaign which has contributed to the...

Nov172020 by JBNo Comments

Conte slams Diego Costa as he reveals “the truth” behind player’s Chelsea exit

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Former Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has slammed Diego Costa for the reasons he pushed to leave back in 2017. The Spanish striker shone under Conte in the 2016/17 campaign as the blues won the Premier League and the FA Cup final, but their time together ended up being unfortunately fleeting. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Conte has now revealed what he believes is the truth behind what went on with the player as he eventually returned to his former team Atletico Madrid. The Italian manager has hit out at Costa for wanting to chase a bigger contract, and says he does not want players who would rather be somewhere else. Speaking to the Telegraph about the Costa saga, Conte said: “First of all, I am a person that doesn’t want to speak badly about a si...

Jul92020 by JBNo Comments

Fabregas reveals the moment Diego Costa ‘shouted’ at Conte to play him at Chelsea

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Cesc Fabregas has recalled the moment Diego Costa ‘shouted’ at Antonio Conte to bring him on during Chelsea’s win over West Brom in 2016. The Spaniard, who now plays in the French Ligue 1 with Monaco, won two Premier League titles, an FA Cup and a League Cup during his five-year spell at Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When Antonio Conte arrived at Stamford Bridge, Fabregas initially struggled to break into the starting lineup under the Italian due to the presence of Nemanja Matic in the middle and a couple of minor injuries. However, the former Arsenal star proved his worth to Conte after dazzling in an outstanding 3-1 win over Manchester City – which led to a brilliant moment from Costa the following game. “When Conte first came to Chelsea I...

Apr262020 by JBNo Comments

Diego Costa: Conte would never last a season at Real Madrid

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Antonio Conte may have won league titles in Italy and England, but the Inter Milan manager would not last even a campaign in charge of Real Madrid, according to Diego Costa. The Italian is regarded as one of Europe's top managers after spells in charge of Juventus and Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Conte won three consecutive Serie A titles with the Bianconeri and spent two years in the Premier League, where he guided Chelsea to win the League and FA Cup. During his spell at Chelsea, Antonio Conte had issues with Diego Costa and told the striker via text message that he was not wanted anymore at the club. Lampard holds talks with Mertens over Chelsea move Man Utd chief Ed Woodward rules out big-money transfers The Spain international ...