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Feb72022 by JBNo Comments

Jamie Carragher blasts Egypt’s Mo Salah decision after AFCON final defeat

Jamie Carragher believes it was ‘madness’ that Mohamed Salah did not take a penalty in Egypt’s defeat to Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final. Salah was set to take Egypt’s fifth penalty but the final was lost before he stepped up as two of his team-mates missed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was Sadio Mane who scored the decisive penalty to clinch Senegal’s first-ever Africa Cup of Nations win, after the final ended goalless after extra time. ‘That is why your best penalty taker should never go fifth,’ Liverpool legend Carragher said on social media after the clash. ‘Mo Salah not taking a penalty for Egypt in a shootout in a final is madness. Also happened to Ronaldo years ago for Portugal v Spain.’ The result saw Senegal avenge their tw...

Feb72022 by JBNo Comments

Senegal heroes Edouard Mendy & Kalidou Koulibaly react to AFCON win

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An emotional Edouard Mendy said all of Senegal’s hard work had finally paid off after he helped his nation beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to seal their first m Africa Cup of Nations crown. Sadio Mane had a penalty saved by Egypt goalkeeper Gabaski in only the seventh minute in Yaounde, Cameroon, but the Liverpool star stepped up and redeemed himself with the decisive effort after extra time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Neither team were able to make the breakthrough after 120 minutes of action at the Olembe Stadium and Egypt will have fancied their chances given all of their knockout games in the tournament had gone the distance. Man Utd consider swapping Cristiano Ronaldo for PSG boss Pochettino Rudiger increases Chelsea salary demands after Real M...

Feb52022 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea provide Mason Mount injury update after Plymouth win

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Chelsea assistant manager Arno Michels could make no promises over the fitness of Mason Mount after he was substituted during Chelsea’s FA Cup win over Plymouth Argyle on Saturday. The Blues managed to avoid a shocking exit in the fourth-round tie as they came from a goal behind to beat Plymouth at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The League One team took the lead in the first half through Macaulay Gillesphey, before Cesar Azpilicueta’s flick got the London club level. Then in extra time, Marcos Alonso found the back of the net to give Chelsea the lead, but Kepa bailed his team out of trouble when he saved Ryan Hardie’s penalty. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mount was taken off in the first half of e...

Feb32022 by JBNo Comments

‘You’re not at Mbappe’s level’ – Vincent Aboubakar slams Mohamed Salah

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Cameroon skipper Vincent Aboubakar says he is not impressed by Mohamed Salah and believes the Liverpool attacker is not at the same level as Kylian Mbappe. Cameroon are set to play Egypt on Thursday evening to determine who will face Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And Aboubakar is currently the top scorer in the tournament with six goals, while Salah has only scored two goals in the competition so far. Timo Werner leads line in worst Premier League XI of the campaign Tuchel tells Chelsea board to sign £43m Real Madrid player Man Utd players ‘shocked & appalled’ after Mason Greenwood’s arrest But despite Salah’s 16 goals in the Premier League this campaign, Aboubakar believes the Liverpo...

Jan262022 by JBNo Comments

Sadio Mane gives update from hospital after suffering huge head injury in Afcon clash

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Liverpool star Sadio Mane says he is doing fine despite being taken to hospital after suffering concussion during Senegal’s win over Cape Verde at the Africa Cup of Nations. There was concern for Mane after he clashed heads with Cape Verge keeper Vozinha, with the latter sent off for his part in the incident. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mane required treatment but was allowed to carry on and shortly after scores Senegal’s opening goal in the last-16 match in Bafoussam. Bukayo Saka tells Arteta to complete £30m Arsenal transfer to create dream pairing Ferdinand predicts the three teams who will be relegated from Premier League But the 29-year-old, who appeared to be knocked out during the clash of heads, went down to the ground after celebratin...

Dec22021 by JBNo Comments

Zlatan Ibrahimovic names the greatest player ever

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AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has suggested that former Brazil international Ronaldo is the greatest footballer of all time. Earlier this week, Lionel Messi won his record seventh Ballon d’Or award. He received more votes than players like Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho to win the accolade once again. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo is a five-time winner of the Ballon d’Or, but the Portuguese forward finshed sixth in the standings in 2021. As quoted by the Daily Mail, the AC Milan player suggested that Messi is a better player than Ronaldo: “Both are very strong. I say Messi also because we played together.” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ibrahimovic played with Messi at Barcelona, but he believes the ...

Nov162021 by JBNo Comments

Louis van Gaal names the Arsenal player he would want for his Netherlands team

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Louis van Gaal has named Arsenal playmaker Martin Odegaard as the kind of player he would want in his Netherlands team. Netherlands host Norway in their final World Cup qualifier on Wednesday and a victory for the Dutch team would secure their place in Qatar next year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Norway, meanwhile, currently sit third in Group G, level on 18 points with Turkey, and must win the game to stand any chance of securing a spot at the 2022 World Cup. Norway will be without their striker Erling Haaland due to injury but Van Gaal believes Odegaard is more than capable of stepping up in the absence of the Dortmund star. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked by TV2 which Norwegian player he would want...

Nov152021 by JBNo Comments

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo fumes at Portugal manager Santos after World Cup blow

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Cristiano Ronaldo was heartbroken as Portugal conceded in the 90th minute against Serbia to give their opponents a qualifying spot for next year's World Cup, and failed to hide his emotions after the match. Portugal had a good start as Renato Sanches capitalised on a costly Serbia mistake and fired the home side ahead after just three minutes, but Rui Patricio's error allowed the visitors back into the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo and his team pushed for a winning goal, but against all the odds it was Aleksandar Mitrovic that stepped up as Serbia snatched it at the death to stun Portugal. Ibrahimovic floors Chelsea skipper Cesar Azpilicueta with nasty shoulder barge Man Utd board want Zinedine Zidane to replace Solskjaer Ronaldo’s...

Oct152021 by JBNo Comments

Ronaldo names the favourite player to win Ballon d’ Or this year

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Ronaldo doesn't believe Lionel Messi should win a another Ballon d'Or this campaign. Instead, the legendary Brazilian striker believes Karim Benzema should win the award for the first time. Writing on Facebook, Ronaldo explained: "Without a doubt, my candidate for the Ballon d'Or is Benzema. The best striker, brutal level for 10 years and champion above all. Don't you think?" (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ballon d'Or shortlist was announced and contains 30 names including Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as well as Phil Foden, Mason Mount and Raheem Sterling. Ronaldo’s agent explains why he should beat Messi and Chelsea players to Ballon d’Or Jamie Carragher names five standout players of the Premier League season so far Bruno Fernandes ignored S...

Oct142021 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea legend Drogba haunts Wenger with hat-trick & trademark celebration in charity match

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Former Chelsea player Didier Drogba showed that age is just a number as he scored a hat-trick in a charity match at the expense of Arsene Wenger’s team. On Wednesday, a Marseille Legends team stormed to a 7-4 victory over Wenger’s UNICEF XI at the Stade Velodrome in France. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Drogba netted 15 goals in just 16 matches against Wenger’s Arsenal during their time in the Premier League and he was in no mood to take it easy on the Frenchman, even if the game was just for charity. PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino names Ballon d’Or winner & offers Mbappe update Rudiger told he has to stay at Chelsea because ‘everyone else hates him’ Sadio Mane slams ‘unacceptable’ snub for Chelsea player on Ballon d’Or list Wenger’s side t...