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May12021 by JBNo Comments

Mino Raiola hints Man Utd could trade Pogba for Eden Hazard in shock swap deal

Mino Raiola has told Manchester United to outline their plan to return to the top of European football to Paul Pogba, or they risk losing him this summer transfer window. The Frenchman has rediscovered his best form over the course of the past few months and played a key role in cementing United’s position as the best of the rest in England, behind Man City, and also in their journey towards the Europa League final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pogba’s long-term future, however, still remains uncertain. The 28-year-old midfielder is approaching the final year of his current deal and talks over a new contract have been placed on hold. Real Madrid and Juventus continue to be linked with the player, and unless a breakthrough is made in talks, the Red devi...

May12021 by JBNo Comments

N’Golo Kante reveals Chelsea’s chances of eliminating Real Madrid

Premier League

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has revealed his team’s chances of eliminating Real Madrid from this year’s Champions League. The Frenchman believes Thomas Tuchel’s side have created the perfect platform to knock the La Liga giants out of the Champions League semi-final and progress to the finals. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kante was named Man of the Match as the blues played 1-1 with Zidane’s side in the Champions League semi-final first-leg tie last Tuesday. The 30-year-old midfielder will hope to lead Chelsea to a win when they host Real Madrid at the Stamford Bridge in the second leg next week Wednesday. Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League game with Fulham on Saturday, Kante said: “We are happy for the result [against Real Madrid]. "...

Apr282021 by JBNo Comments

Marcelo to miss Champions League second leg vs Chelsea for a bizarre reason

La Liga

Real Madrid defender Marcelo will miss the Champions League semi-final return leg against Chelsea due to a bizarre reason, according to reports. The La Liga giants have been struggling with injuries lately and players are starting to return to fitness, but it now appears that they’ll be without Marcelo for the second leg at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, This has nothing to do with fitness or suspension, according to El Mundo, Marcelo will not be on the plane to London as the Brazilian has been randomly picked as a Madrid resident for election duties on May 4. There were hopes that it might end in time for him to return and take part, but there are covid-19 protocols that make it difficult and it looks like he’s going to be forc...

Apr282021 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard sends warning to Chelsea ahead of second-leg with Real Madrid

La Liga, Premier League

Eden Hazard has warned Chelsea that Real Madrid would go ‘looking for the win’ when both sides clash in the Champions League semi-final second leg tie at Stamford Bridge next. Hazard, a former Chelsea player, gave the warning after Real Madrid’s 1-1 with the London club in the first-leg on Tuesday in Spain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Christian Pulisic’s superb goal put Chelsea ahead before Karim Benzema levelled the score for the LaLiga champions at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano. The result means Real Madrid must score in the second leg against Thomas Tuchel’s side to stand any chance of reaching the Champions League final this campaign. Speaking after the game, Hazard said at his pre-match press conference: “It could be better, and it could...

Apr272021 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea earn extra £20m from Eden Hazard deal despite Real Madrid form

Premier League, La Liga

Chelsea received an additional £20million last campaign from Eden Hazard’s transfer move to Real Madrid, according to reports. Hazard swapped Chelsea for the Santiago Bernabeu in 2019 after playing 352 matches in seven years at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); His record of 110 goals and 92 assists in London meant Real Madrid were always going to have to break the bank to sign the player, with the two teams eventually agreeing on a fee of £89m. That figure did not include any performance-related clauses which was inserted into Hazard’s contract at the club, with the fee rising to £150million depending on add-ons. Hazard has suffered excessive injury problems since making the move to Spain, but Chelsea still managed to recoup an extra £2...

Apr262021 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Tuchel sends classy message to Eden Hazard ahead of Chelsea reunion

Premier League, La Liga, UEFA

Thomas Tuchel is in no doubt that Eden Hazard is still a huge threat despite his struggles for Real Madrid as he prepares to face his old team for the first time. Chelsea will travel to Spain on Tuesday for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final where their former player – and record sale – Hazard is waiting for them. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the Belgian star has struggled since leaving Chelsea, managing just one goal in all competitions last campaign and only managing three goals this season. Injuries have been the major issue for Hazard at Real and he has missed 11 of Real’s last 13 La Liga games with a muscle problem, only making his return off the bench against Real Betis on Saturday. Hazard will likely be on the bench once a...

Apr222021 by JBNo Comments

Real Madrid give permission to Raphael Varane to join Chelsea or Man Utd

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has opened the door for either Manchester United or Chelsea to sign Raphael Varane this summer transfer window. The France international has just over a year to run on his contract at Santiago Bernabeu and he’s intimated that he is unwilling – as it stands – to extend his deal at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Madrid had valued Varane at over £100m less than two years ago and they will not allow the player to run down his deal in order to leave on a free transfer in 2022. It means the La Liga side are willing to listen to offers for the defender this summer window, with Premier League teams Chelsea and Manchester United vying for his signature. Madrid could also lose Sergio Ramos this summer but Perez a...

Apr222021 by JBNo Comments

Madrid president, Perez blames one English team for Super League collapse

Premier League, La Liga

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has pointed fingers at an unnamed Premier League team, for the collapse of the European Super League plans. As at Wednesday, eight of the 12 teams that signed up for the breakaway competition from Champions League, announced they were pulling out. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Premier League’s Big Six teams – Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenha, Manchester United and Chelsea – were all involved in the breakaway. And Perez has revealed that one of them initiated the pull out. He said: “Someone in the English group didn’t have a lot of interest, and that became contagious. Asked why the English clubs pulled out: “One of them was never convinced… (The English clubs) Because they saw the atmosphere. Ue...

Apr202021 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea, Man City & Madrid ‘to be expelled from the Champions League’

UEFA, La Liga, Premier League

Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid will be kicked out of the Champions League by Friday, according to the chairman of the Danish FA. The three big sides are among the 12 clubs to have confirmed their plans to form the European Super League, a move that has been met with huge condemnation across the football world. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); UEFA have promised heavy sanctions for the teams involved. On Monday afternoon, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin confirmed that any player who participates in the European Super League will be banned from representing their country at major tournaments. Further repercussions look set to be on the way with DBU chairman Jesper Moller, who also sits in UEFA’s executive committee, expecting the teams in the ...

Apr152021 by JBNo Comments

Thibaut Courtois sends message to the Chelsea fans ahead of Champions League reunion

La Liga, Premier League

Thibaut Courtois says he has nothing but happy memories during his time at Chelsea, despite the acrimonious nature of his exit from the club nearly three years ago. The Belgian goalkeeper won two Premier League titles during a trophy-laden period of success at Stamford Bridge under Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Courtois was desperate to return to Spain, where he had previously earned his reputation as one of Europe’s most promising keepers during a loan spell at Atelico Madrid, in order to be closer to his family. After months of uncertainty, the blues relented and granted Courtois the chance to return to the Spain, before spending a club record fee on Kepa. After a tough period at the Bernabeu, Courtois has r...