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Sadio Mane slams ‘unacceptable’ snub for Chelsea player on Ballon d’Or list

Sadio Mane slams ‘unacceptable’ snub for Chelsea player on Ballon d’Or list

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Liverpool star Sadio Mane says it is ‘unacceptable’ that Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy did not make the Ballon d’Or nomination list. Last week, the 30-man shortlist for this year’s Ballon d’Or was named with five Chelsea stars included. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jorginho, Cesar Azpilicueta, N’Golo Kante, Romelu Lukaku and Mason Mount all made the nomination list. But there was no room for Mendy as PSG and Italy’s Gianluigi Donnarumma was the only keeper to be nominated. But, Mane believes his Senegal teammate, who became the first African goalie to win the Champions League this year, deserved to be recognised for his superb displays for Chelsea.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked about Mendy’s omissio...
Man Utd concerned Van de Beek is not cut out for the Premier League

Man Utd concerned Van de Beek is not cut out for the Premier League

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Senior coaches within Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s staff have raised major concerns about Donny van de Beek’s suitability for the Premier League. The Dutchman joined the Red devils for around £34m in 2020, with United seeing off huge competition from Real Madrid & Tottenham for his signature. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, the 24-year-old has managed just few starts in the Premier League since arriving and he’s been limited to just two starts in all competitions so far this campaign. United put Van de Beek on a conditioning programme last summer in order to bulk up the player so that he’s better prepared for the physicality of the English league. But the Athletic claim some members of Solskjaer’s coaching staff have concerns about Van de Beek’s abili...
Giroud identifies the big ‘problem’ for Mikel Arteta at Arsenal

Giroud identifies the big ‘problem’ for Mikel Arteta at Arsenal

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Olivier Giroud fears a lack of serious investment could become a big issue for Mikel Arteta at the Emirates. Arsenal spent the most money of any club in England across a busy summer transfer window, spending more than £145m on Ben White, Odegaard, Aaron Ramsdale, Tomiyasu, Lokonga and Nuno Tavares. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, the London side find themselves down in 11th place in the Premier League, despite a resurgent four-match unbeaten streak before the international break. Mason Mount speaks out on being nominated for the Ballon d’Or Thomas Tuchel names the player who deserves to win Ballon d’Or this year Raphael Varane injury timeline revealed by expert after France win over Spain Arteta has maintained throughout his tenure that he...
Mason Mount speaks out on being nominated for the Ballon d’Or

Mason Mount speaks out on being nominated for the Ballon d’Or

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Mason Mount says it was a ‘special’ feeling to be nominated for the Ballon d’Or, but claims there is still more to come from him. Mount has been a regular in Chelsea's starting XI over the last two seasons and played a key role in helping the London club to its second ever Champions League trophy last campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Chelsea midfielder has also become a mainstay in Gareth Southgate’s England team, and was an important player in the Three Lions squad during their European Championship campaign earlier this summer. Mount was named on a 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d’Or award on Friday alongside Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe and Lewandowski, while fellow Chelsea stars N’Golo Kante, Jorginho, Azpilicueta &...
Rashford sends message to Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of injury return

Rashford sends message to Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of injury return

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Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford concedes it’s a ‘great feeling’ to have Cristiano Ronaldo back at the club. The Portugal international completed a sensational return to Old Trafford in August and he’ he already scored five goals since joining from Juventus. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rashford is yet to play alongside Ronaldo as he’s currently recovering from a shoulder operation but he scored in a behind-closed-doors friendly last week and is close to a return. And the England star admits he can’t wait to play alongside Ronaldo, who he feels can guide the Red devils to silverware.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘That’s a great feeling for me, as a player, but also as a fan of the club as well,’ said ...
Raphael Varane injury timeline revealed by expert after France win over Spain

Raphael Varane injury timeline revealed by expert after France win over Spain

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Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has most likely suffered an adductor tear, according to a doctor and performance expert. The Frenchman was forced off in the first half for France in their UEFA Nations League final against Spain on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Varane went down holding his leg, but it is unclear whether he was feeling it after tweaking a muscle when running, or when he looked to cut out a cross from Spain. The severity of the Manchester United defender's injury is still unclear, with the France international leaving the pitch in the 43rd minute and could not wait until the break.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The French medical staff attended to Varane on the pitch, but it becam...
Messi hails Emiliano Martinez as ‘one of the world’s best goalkeepers’

Messi hails Emiliano Martinez as ‘one of the world’s best goalkeepers’

Premier League, Ligue 1
Lionel Messi has praised Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after Argentina’s 3-0 win over Uruguay, describing him ‘one of the best goalkeepers in the world’. The former Arsenal keeper made two superb saves to keep out Luis Suarez in the first half before goals from Messi, Rodrigo De Paul and Lautaro Martinez wrapped up the win on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martinez was a heroic figure for Argentina in their run to Copa America triumph in the summer, saving three penalties in the shootout win over Colombia in the semi-finals. Ronaldo ‘has caused Man Utd problem’ with Solskjaer told to make change Tuchel issues apology to Inter Milan fans over Lukaku transfer And after another outstanding performance for his country, PSG forward ...
Tuchel issues apology to Inter Milan fans over Lukaku transfer

Tuchel issues apology to Inter Milan fans over Lukaku transfer

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Thomas Tuchel has apologised to Inter Milan fans for signing Romelu Lukaku from the Serie A club in the summer window. Lukaku spent two years at Inter after arriving from Manchester United in 2019, before helping the club win their first Serie A title in 11 years last campaign under the tutelage of Antonio Conte. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Belgium star’s willingness to return to Stamford Bridge after a seven-year spell away from the club, coupled with Inter’s financial situation, meant that the Blues were able to agree a deal around £100m for the player. Marcos Alonso speaks out about his ‘complicated’ Chelsea past Thomas Tuchel names the player who deserves to win Ballon d’Or this year Lionel Messi names the two players he will vote for ...
Marcos Alonso speaks out about his ‘complicated’ Chelsea past

Marcos Alonso speaks out about his ‘complicated’ Chelsea past

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Marcos Alonso has spoken about his ‘complicated’ past at Chelsea after a good start to the new season under current manager Thomas Tuchel. Alonso arrived at the club from Fiorentina in 2016, before becoming a key part of Chelsea successes in the following three years, in which time they won the Premier League, FA Cup and Europa League titles. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But he struggled for game time throughout Frank Lampard’s one-and-a-half year tenure at Chelsea as well as during Tuchel’s early months in charge last campaign, with Ben Chilwell often selected ahead of him in the starting lineup. Hansi Flick gives Rudiger injury update ahead of World Cup qualifying game Thomas Tuchel names the player who deserves to win Ballon d’Or this year B...
Hansi Flick gives Rudiger injury update ahead of World Cup qualifying game

Hansi Flick gives Rudiger injury update ahead of World Cup qualifying game

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Germany manager Hansi Flick has provided an injury update regarding Antonio Rudiger ahead of the country's World Cup qualifying game against North Macedonia. The Chelsea central defender had missed Germany's final training session ahead of the fixture. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Speaking ahead of the game via iMiaSanMia, Flick confirmed that Rudiger missing training was more of a precaution than any serious injury. Thomas Tuchel names the player who deserves to win Ballon d’Or this year Portugal manager raises Cristiano Ronaldo concern after being rested by Solskjaer How rich are Newcastle compared to Chelsea, Man City & PSG "We have all the players on board. I assume that everyone can play. Antonio Rudiger didn't train as a precautionar...
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