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Jun32018 by JBNo Comments

Ian Wright ‘worried’ for England after Nigeria exposes weakness

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Ian Wright conceded England’s performance against Nigeria was ‘worrying’ despite the fact the Three Lions won the match. England beat Nigeria 2-1 at Wembley in preparation for the World Cup in Russia and were two goals up at half-time. However, A change in formation caused problems among the England team as Nigeria chose to match their opponents man for man in the second half. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Nigeria scored early through Alex Iwobi in the second half in part thanks to England dropping back, and Wright said it was a ‘worrying’ sign heading into the World Cup. ‘What was really worrying was when they changed their shape and we went into our shell a little bit. That needs to change,’ Wright said on ITV. ‘We don’t want to do that. In th...

Jun32018 by JBNo Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo has told his teammates he wants Real Madrid exit

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Cristiano Ronaldo has informed several of his Madrid teammates he wants to quit the Champions League holders this summer, according to reports. The 33-year-old played a crucial role in his team’s third successive Champions League triumph last Saturday as a Gareth Bale brace helped Zidane’s side to a 3-1 victory over Liverpool. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After the match, Ronaldo stole the headlines by fueling rumours over his future, saying: ‘It was very nice to be in Madrid. In the next few days I will give an answer to the fans, who have always been by my side.’ The former Manchester United winger later conceded those comments were ill-advised having been criticised by Sergio Ramos. Marca, however, claims several of his teammates were already a...

Jun32018 by JBNo Comments

Mikel Obi hits out at Conte over lack of respect

Premier League

John Obi Mikel has accused Chelsea manager Antonio Conte of showing a lack of respect as he was forced towards the exits at Stamford Bridge in 2016. The Nigeria international had spent a decade at Chelsea when another change in the dugout brought Antonio Conte to west London. Conte quickly saw Mikel surplus to requirements, despite a loyal servant boasting two Premier League titles, a Champions League crown and Europa League win and three FA cups on an enviable CV. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mikel is unhappy at how his time at the club came to an end, but nevertheless Chelsea still holds a special place in his heart. Mikel told The Sun on his time in England: “Definitely it was the right time [to leave] because when you have a manager who... you...

Jun22018 by JBNo Comments

Abramovich holds talks with ex-Chelsea player about replacing Conte

Transfer Info, Premier League

Chelsea have spoken to Slavisa Jokanovic about taking over from Antonio Conte as manager at the club, according to reports in Italy. Maurizio Sarri was the favourite to take over from Conte at Stamford Bridge but negotiations have broken down with Napoli due to concerns about his past behaviour. According to reports, Luis Enrique is now in pole position for the job, with some reports even claiming that Chelsea are willing to unveil the former Barcelona boss in the coming days. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, according to Gianluca Di Marzio, Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic has emerged as a possible managerial target for Chelsea. Jokanovic, who helped Fulham to the Premier League with a playoff final win over Aston Villa, held a meeting with Che...

Jun22018 by JBNo Comments

Fred set to have Manchester United medical ahead of £52.2m transfer

Trending, Premier League

Manchester United believe they have won the race to sign Fred - with the Brazilian now likely to undergo a medical next week. The 25-year-old has been in talks with the club after a January transfer to Manchester City collapsed. It is understood Jose Mourinho feels he has now got the midfielder from Shakhtar Donetsk, for an initial fee of £43m plus add-ons which might take it to £52.2m. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The development comes as City continue in their efforts to land Napoli's Jorginho. It is reported that a fee of around £55m has been agreed although the fact that Napoli have appointed Carlo Ancelotti has caused a delay in the deal. The incoming manager wants to have a look at his squad, although his arrival is unlikely to stop the ...

Jun12018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea to replace Thibaut Courtois with Alisson

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Chelsea are likely to sell Thibaut Courtois and are considering making a move for Roma goalkeeper Alisson, according to Sky Sports. The Belgium international has just one year left on his current contract at Stamford Bridge and the Blues have decided to stop negotiations over a renewal. Courtois made 46 appearances for Chelsea last campaign but they missed out on Champions League qualification and manager Antonio Conte's future remains in doubt with Maurizio Sarri linked to the job. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 26-year-old has joined a number of first-team players whose futures are also in doubt at the club, including Willian, who is understood to want to leave the club if Conte remains, with Manchester United mooted as a possible destination. ...

Jun12018 by JBNo Comments

Why Zinedine Zidane left Real Madrid

La Liga

The unresolved futures of Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo may have contributed to the Zidane's decision to leave Real Madrid, according to Guillem Balague. Zidane announced his shocking departure in a press conference on Thursday, just few days after becoming the first manager to win three consecutive Champions League titles. "Cristiano Ronaldo instead of celebrating with his team mates decided to talk about his future, and there were doubts about the future of Gareth Bale," Balague said. "This will have a big influence on Bale, the disappearance of Zidane. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "All in all, he felt that the distance between players and manager, the authority of the manager, had been hurt. That is why he had to leave. "It has caught every...

Jun12018 by JBNo Comments

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino refuses to rule out Real Madrid move

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Real Madrid want Tottenham's Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager after Zinedine Zidane’s decision to leave, according to Sky Sports. Though, Real have not spoken to Pochettino and sources close to Tottenham have revealed that no buyout clause exists in Pochettino's new five-year contract, which he signed just last week . Those sources also deny rumours that there is a verbal agreement for Pochettino to be given permission to talk about a La Liga move. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Zidane resigned from Real Madrid on Thursday, just days after winning his third successive Champions League with a 3-1 win over Liverpool in the final. The Frenchman said Real Madrid needed a "new voice" in the dressing room but denied any suggestion that his decisi...

May312018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho watches Marko Arnautovic in Austria action amid £50m transfer links

Transfer Info, Premier League

Jose Mourinho was spotted at a friendly between Austria and Russia on Wednesday, amid rumours that he is targeting a move for Austrian star Marko Anautovic. The West Ham forward has been linked with a move to Old Trafford as Mourinho looks to bring in signings for Manchester United behind Romelu Lukaku. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The pair previously worked together at Inter, when Arnautovic was on loan from Twente, but the transfer did not work out. He only appeared in three Serie A games as a substitute, with Mourinho claiming the striker had “the mentality of a child” and said he was "unmanageable". However, the 29-year-old Arnautovic has showed quality since then, scoring 11 goals last campaign for West Ham after making a £20m move from S...

May302018 by JBNo Comments

Robert Lewandowski wants to leave Bayern Munich, agent confirms

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, La Liga, Premier League

Robert Lewandowski has told Bayern Munich of his intention to leave the club, the forward's agent revealed. Back in February, Sky Sports reported Chelsea and Manchester United were set to battle for the signing of the Poland international, with both teams likely to face competition from Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. The 29-year-old is under contract at the club until 2021, but recently hired super-agent Pini Zahavi to negotiate a deal to allow him leave the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Speaking to Sport Bild , Zahavi said: "Robert feels he needs a change and a new challenge in his career. The managers of Bayern know about it." Lewandowski joined Bayern from Borussia Dortmund in 2014, and has scored 151 goals in 195 appearances, he has...