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Jan102023 by JBNo Comments

Hugo Lloris speaks out on ‘forcing’ Benzema out of France World Cup squad in Qatar

Hugo Lloris has rubbished reports that claim he didn't want Karim Benzema in the France camp during the 2022 World Cup. Joao Felix has already told Chelsea where he wants to play ahead of loan move Sneijder mocks Man Utd over ‘very strange’ Weghorst move Erik ten Hag held meeting with Weghorst to convince him to join Man Utd The Real Madrid forward was named in the Les Blues squad and was set to play a leading role after his Ballon d'Or success. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But he suffered an injury on the eve of the competition and was forced to sit out for several weeks with Olivier Giroud replacing him in the team. Benzema did recover in time for the knockout stages but France chose to stick with the squad. There were rumours of se...

Furious Hugo Lloris reveals why he clashed with Son Heung-min in win over Everton

Premier League

Hugo Lloris has revealed why he was ‘annoyed’ with Son Heung-min during Tottenham’s 1-0 victory over Everton but says he has ‘no problem’ with him despite their clash at half-time. Son’s failure to track back allowed Everton's Richarlison to get an opportunity which almost cost Spurs their lead after Michael Keane’s own goal in the 24th minute. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spurs’ keeper ran 40 yards to confront Son as the players made their way to the tunnel and their team-mates even had to pull them apart. However, both players were seen embracing shortly after the final whistle and Hugo Lloris played down the incident during interview with Sky Sports after the game. ‘It just belongs to the changing room,’ the Frenchman said. ‘Outside you can say...

Pochettino angry with Lloris for ‘destroying’ gameplan vs Barcelona

La Liga, Premier League

Mauricio Pochettino concedes Tottenham’s gameplan to deal with Barcelona was ‘destroyed’ by Hugo Lloris’ early mistake at the Wembley stadium. Barcelona took the lead after just 95 seconds in England when Philippe Coutinho fired home from Jordi Alba’s cut back. Spurs then had to chase the game and were two behind when Ivan Rakitic scored a scintillating long-range strike. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The home side got back into it through Erik Lamela and Harry Kane but Lionel Messi was in good form and his second half brace ensured Barcelona ran out 4-2 winners. But Pochettino was left ruing the fact that his gameplan was completely destroyed two minutes of the start of the game at Wembley. ‘I think if you watch football you understand from th...