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Jul212019 by JBNo Comments

What sparked Ronaldo and Maurizio Sarri ‘touchline spat’ in 3-2 defeat to Tottenham

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Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Maurizio Sarri appeared to engage in a touchline spat during Juventus' International Champions Cup game with Tottenhamon Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The former Madrid superstar was substituted moments after putting the Italian giants 2-1 ahead against Tottenham, and it appears that this rubbed him up the wrong way. Video footage, which is available on social media, shows Ronaldo walking off the pitch after his number is called and was seen shaking hands with a club coach. He then walks past former Chelsea boss Sarri and says something but fails to stop, leaving the Juventus manager standing on the touchline looking sheepish. Supporters took to Twitter to suggest that Ronaldo was angry about bei...

Jul202019 by JBNo Comments

Sarri gives update on Pogba’s transfer move to Juventus

Premier League, Seria A

Juventus boss Maurizio Sarri has fuelled the rumours regarding the club re-signing Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba after conceding he 'likes' the Frenchman. The World Cup winner has appeared unsettled at Old Trafford and seems to favour a move away from the club in this window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Former Chelsea boss Sarri took over from Massimiliano Allegri this summer window and said he was an admirer of Paul Pogba's talents. "I like him very much, but he's a Man Utd player. I'm not the technical director so I don't know the situation," Sarri told a press conference ahead of Juventus' pre-season friendly game against Tottenham. Pogba has also been strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid, but United's reported £150m price-tag ...

Jun272019 by JBNo Comments

Sarri reveals shocking number of cigarettes he smokes daily

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New Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri has conceded he smokes too many cigarettes a day. The Former Chelsea boss was known for puffing on the touchline during his days at Empoli and Napoli in Italy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the Italian was forced to quit the habit during games when he arrived as Chelsea manager last summer window - with smoking banned at Premier League grounds. After he signed Chelsea made plans to build a smoking room at Stamford Bridge to allow him to get his nicotine injection on match days but didn't materialise. Instead, Sarri chewed on cigarette butts during his time in London, and was spotted holding a pack on the touchline during his second game, against Arsenal . Maurizio Sarri has now revealed how many fags he sm...

Jun222019 by JBNo Comments

Sarri ‘holds talks’ with Cristiano Ronaldo over new role at Juventus

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New Juve manager Maurizio Sarri has informed Cristiano Ronaldo of his intention to turn him into an out and out striker after their first face-to-face meeting. After he met the Italian media for the first time since being confirmed as Allegri’s successor as Juventus manager on Thursday, Sarri flew out to the south of France with Juve chief Fabio Paratici. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sarri’s fastidious approach and tactical approach was part of his undoing at Chelsea, where his deployment of N’Golo Kante in order to accommodate Jorginho drew criticism, while he also endured something of a love-hate relationship with Eden Hazard. The Belgian, whose transfer to Real Madrid was confirmed last week, was often used in a false nine position last campaign...

Jun52019 by JBNo Comments

Giroud slams Maurizio Sarri for signing Higuain

Premier League

Olivier Giroud concedes he was annoyed by the signing of AC Milan striker Gonzalo Higuain, even after Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri offered him an explanation. The France international was reduced to a bit-part role in the Premier League last campaign and found chances to impress difficult to come by once Sarri convinced Chelsea to sign Higuain on loan from Milan in the January window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Giroud continued to flourish in Europe, finishing as the competition’s top scorer after he played an important role in Chelsea Europa League triumph, breaking the deadlock against his former team Arsenal in the final. Sarri is believed to be keen on teaming up with Higuain for a third time in their careers should he join Juventus af...

Jun52019 by JBNo Comments

Derby choose Lampard replacement ahead of Maurizio Sarri’s exit

Premier League, Transfer Info

Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is set to take over from Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge once the Italian completes his move to Juventus in the coming weeks. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lampard has just finished his first campaign in management, with Derby County falling in their quest for promotion to the Premier League with a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa at Wembley in the play-off final. But despite failing to secure promotion for the club, Lampard has received plenty of plaudits throughout the season for his brand of attacking football. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); More importantly, however, Lampard is still extremely a popular figure with fans at Stamford Bridge as the 40-year-old is believed to be the first...

Jun42019 by JBNo Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to Sarri’s impending arrival at Juventus

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Maurizio Sarri has received the approval of Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, with the former Real Madrid forward keen to play more attacking football. Sarri is expected to be confirmed as the successor to Massimiliano Allegri in the coming days after Chelsea reportedly agreed to let him leave in a meeting on Friday, with Juventus set to pay around £5million in compensation for the Italian. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And according to Italian newspaper Tuttosport, Ronaldo is very happy about the prospect of ‘Sarri-ball’ coming to Turin and is the 34-year-old hopes he can benefit from the change in approach. The Portugal international had a mixed maiden season in Serie A, scoring only 21 goals in 31 matches – his worst return since his final campaig...

Jun32019 by JBNo Comments

Jorginho sends warning to Sarri as Chelsea boss prepares for Juventus job

Premier League, Seria A

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho has warned Maurizio Sarri that he could ‘betray’ Napoli fans by taking the Juventus job this summer window. Reports claim that Sarri is set to leave Stamford Bridge after less than 11 months in charge of the blues, with Juventus agreeing to buy out the last year of the Italian’s £5million deal. It’s understood Juve have identified Sarri as their number one target to take over the reins from Massimiliano Allegri and have offered the 60-year-old a three-year contract. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jorginho – who followed Sarri to Stamford Bridge last summer – would ‘hate’ to see the Italian at Juventus next campaign and believes such a transfer could be seen as a ‘betrayal’ by Napoli supporters. ‘He did a good job for Chelsea. There wa...

Jun32019 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea reject Sarri’s offer to remain and agree to Juventus move

Premier League

Chelsea have agreed to allow Maurizio Sarri join Juventus after rejecting his offer to remain at Stamford Bridge, with the move expected to be official in the coming days. The Italian had an excellent season in charge of the Blues, finishing third in the League and winning the Europa League, though he struggled to have the fans' support and endured some issues – notably losing 6-0 to Man City. Chelsea had been considering sacking Maurizio Sarri prior to the victory over Arsenal in Baku, though Juventus were impressed with his work and made him their number one choice to take over from Massimiliano Allegri. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to The Times, Sarri met with the blues officials on Friday to discuss his future at the club and had been willing to s...

Jun22019 by JBNo Comments

Allegri tells friends he is keen to replace Sarri at Chelsea

Premier League, Trending

Massimiliano Allegri has reportedly told his pals he is keen to take over at Stamford Bridge if Maurizio Sarri is named as his successor at Juventus. Italian head coach Allegri won five Serie A league titles and four Coppa Italia trophies and led Juventus to two Champions League finals in five years at the club. Sarri who has only spent a season at Stamford Bridge, leading the Blues to Europa League glory is the frontrunner to take over from Massimiliano Allegri. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And the former Napoli manager has held talks with Juventus and is said to be interested in joining the club this summer window after a turbulent spell in London. If Sarri leaves, Chelsea could look to the experienced Allegri to replace hi...