Jose Bolu

Sep72018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri reveals he found out his sack by Napoli after seeing it on TV

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has confirmed that he found out he had been sacked by Napoli only by watching the news on television. The Italian boss took over at Stamford Bridge this summer following a remarkable spell with the Serie A team. He secured Napoli's highest ever points return last campaign, only to see his side lose out on the league title to all-conquering Juventus . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sarri asked for some time to consider his future but Napoli already signed Carlo Ancelotti as his replacement. Then, after a protracted legal issue, the coach was eventually released from the final two years of his contract, freeing him up to move to Chelsea. 'It's true, I found out that I wasn't the Napoli coach anymore by seeing it on te...

Sep72018 by JBNo Comments

Ozil disappointed me on a human level – Joachim Low

Premier League

Germany boss Joachim Low expressed his disappointment at Mesut Ozil on “human terms” after the Arsenal midfielder’s retirement from international football. In the wake of World Cup early exit, Ozil felt he was made a scapegoat and chose to quit the international game, citing racism as one of the reasons why he was leaving the national team. It is a stance that has brought about a great deal of debate in his homeland, and Low has been left angry by the actions of the 29-year-old. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “I expected him to call me, that he would call me personally and tell me,” the national team coach told ZDF after a draw with France in the Nations League on Thursday. “So that’s why I’m disappointed. I’m disappointed with him on human terms. We’v...

Sep62018 by JBNo Comments

Why Jorginho joined Chelsea despite agreeing Man City move

Premier League, Transfer Info

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho agreed terms on a move to City before moving to Stamford Bridge, but Napoli failed to agree a fee with the English champions, the player's agent has confirmed. The Italy international signed for the Blues for £52m after leaving Serie A, following Maurizio Sarri to the club who left Napoli to replace Antonio Conte as head coach this summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 26-year-old has made a blistering start to life in the Premier League, featuring in all four of Chelsea's opening games at the start of the 2018-19 season. Jorginho has slotted into the starting XI with ease and impressed with his slick technical ability and astute positional sense as Sarri's men have won all of their matches so far. However, as report...

Sep62018 by JBNo Comments

Pogba confirms he could leave United in January

Premier League, Transfer Info

Paul Pogba has confirmed he could leave Manchester United in the January transfer window. The midfielder, who helped France win the World Cup earlier in the summer, is said to have a bad relationship with Jose Mourinho. After returning to Old Trafford from Juventus in 2016, Pogba’s second spell at United has been filled with reoccurring reports of bust-ups with Mourinho. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pogba was thought to be keen on a transfer to Barcelona before the summer transfer window closed and he has refused to rule out an exit in January. ‘There was a lot of talk, but it was just like that, I’m under contract in Manchester,’ he told Sky Germany. ‘My future is currently in Manchester, I still have a contract, I’m playing there at the momen...

Sep32018 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi: Real Madrid aren’t as good without Ronaldo

La Liga, Seria A

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi considers Real Madrid to be “less good” without Cristiano Ronaldo, but concedes Juventus have now become “clear favourites” for the Champions League trophy. Having spent nine years locking horns with an eternal rival in La Liga, an important figure at Camp Nou now finds himself freed of a long-running duel in Spain. With Ronaldo having made a €112 million move to Italy, the path has now been cleared for a five-time Ballon d’Or winner to monopolise a domestic stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Messi believes Barcelona can take advantage of that, with Clasico foes Real Madrid not the force they once were, but is also aware that a quest to win the Champions League could be disrupted by Juventus. The Argentine forward...

Sep22018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho slams Marcus Rashford after Burnley red card for headbutt

Premier League

Jose Mourinho said Marcus Rashford looked like a ‘naive boy’ after being sent off for a headbutt during Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Burnley. The England international received the first red card of his career after an incident involving Phil Bardsley at Turf Moor. With United already leading 2-0 thanks to Romelu Lukaku’s first-half brace, Rashford clashed with Burnley's Bardsley after the ball had gone out of play. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Phil Bardsley appeared to kick out at Rashford, provoking the forward to confront his opponent. While Bardsley received only a yellow card, Rashford was sent off, leaving Manchester United to play the final 20 minutes of the match with ten men left. ‘I don’t know what happened. I would say it was nai...

Sep22018 by JBNo Comments

Max Allegri reveals why Cristiano Ronaldo hasn’t scored for Juventus

Seria A

Juventus manager Max Allegri is confident Cristiano Ronaldo will find his scoring touch for Juventus after the Portuguese extended his wait for a Serie A goal to 270 minutes. The 33-year-old, who swapped Real Madrid for Juve over the summer in an £88million switch, has played all three games for the club so far this season and attempted 23 shots – more than any other player But he is yet to open score a goal for his new club, and Allegri believes even a player as great as Ronaldo will need time to adapt to football in Italy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘Italian football presents different problems and it takes time,’ Allegri explained. ‘He’s not getting the rub of the green at the moment either – the ball is not bouncing right for him or he’s sho...

Sep22018 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard aims dig at Mourinho and Conte over style of play

Premier League

Eden Hazard says he is enjoying the football played by new Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri far more than when the club were managed by Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho. Sarri took over in the summer, bringing his attacking, possession football to Stamford Bridge, and the club have had four straight victories to sit second in the League table behind Liverpool on goal difference. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hazard scored again against Bournemouth on Saturday, and is enjoying the freer-flowing football a orchestrated by Sarri compared to his predecessors. Asked if he is enjoyed Chelsea’s new style, Hazard told the club’s official website: ‘Of course, I like to have the ball. Not in my own half, but in the last 30 metres. ‘I like this type of game,...

Sep22018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho told Man Utd chief Ed Woodward not to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo

Premier League, La Liga, Seria A, Transfer Info

Jose Mourinho reportedly urged Manchester United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward not to sign Cristiano Ronaldo this transfer summer. There was the possibility of a return to Old Trafford for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner but Mourinho didn't think the deal made sense financially. He told Woodward not to splash out a £90million transfer fee and wages of £500,000-per-week, according to the Mirror. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo ended up leaving Real Madrid to join Juventus and will face United in the Champions League after both teams were both drawn in Group H. On facing Ronaldo in Europe, Mourinho said: 'Juventus were always a big candidate but they have transformed themselves into the biggest candidate because they don't hide that the...

Sep12018 by JBNo Comments

Pep Guardiola: I won’t judge Mourinho

Premier League

Pep Guardiola says he will not judge Jose Mourinho after the Manchester United manager said he deserved "respect" for winning three Premier League trophies. Mourinho has come under scrutiny following United's back-to-back defeats against Brighton and Tottenham, which has left them 13th in the Premier League table with just three points. The United boss stormed out of his post-match press conference after the 3-0 defeat to Spurs at Old Trafford on Monday, demanding he received more respect. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When City boss Guardiola was asked whether he thought Mourinho needed to ask for it, he said: "I said many times I don't judge. Of course we are judged for the titles we get now, especially if you have won titles as it can work. Manc...