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Apr122018 by JBNo Comments

Gianluigi Buffon angrily insults referee in interview after red card

UEFA, La Liga

Gianluigi Buffon continued to insult referee Michael Olivier in his post-match interview after his red card in Juventus’ Champions League match with Real Madrid on Wednesday. Juventus were hoping to overturn a 3-0 defeat from the first leg and were given hope when Mario Mandzukic struck twice in the first-half. Blaise Matuidi then scored the third goal after a mistake by Keylor Navas in the second half to level the tie. The game appeared to be going to extra time but the referee awarded a penalty to Madrid after Mehdi Benatia brought down Vazquez inside the box. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Juventus’ players were angry with the decision and Buffon saw a red card for his excessive reaction towards Oliver. ‘It was a tenth of a penalty,’ Buffon to...

Apr122018 by JBNo Comments

Marcelo aims dig at Barcelona over Champions League exit

UEFA, La Liga

Marcelo said Real Madrid were never going to capitulate like rivals Barcelona after the Champions League titleholders were able to survive against Juventus. Madrid were able to scale through with a 4-3 aggregate victory over Juventus in the quarter-finals, despite Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Old ladies. Madrid were widely expected to qualify for the semi-finals following last week's 3-0 win in Turin, only for Juventus to mount a comeback in the return leg as they levelled the tie but Ronaldo's late goal helped them to go through. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Marcelo, the captain in the absence of Sergio Ramos aimed a dig at Barca, who surrendered a 4-1 advantage in a 3-0 collapse against Roma on Tuesday. "We should face and we did everything poss...

Apr112018 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona did nothing to cause Roma problems, says Florenzi

UEFA, La Liga

Alessandro Florenzi believes Barcelona were tactically outclassed by Roma and performed "perfectly" as they were able to pull off one of the Champions League's greatest comebacks to reach the semi-finals with a 3-0 win. Barca went into Tuesday's quarter-final second leg with a 4-1 lead, making them massive favourites to progress semis. But things did not go according to plan for Ernesto Valverde's men, as Edin Dzeko got a sixth-minute opener, before Daniele De Rossi made it 2-0 from the penalty spot just before the 60th minute. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And with Barca trying to get their grip, Kostas Manolas got the crucial goal eight minutes from time with an header, Roma then went through with an away goal they got in the first-leg. "To be h...

Apr92018 by JBNo Comments

Fernandinho accuses Klopp of long ball tactics just like United

Premier League, UEFA

Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho has accused Liverpool of being a long-ball team ahead of their important tie with Klopp’s men on Tuesday. City find themselves 3-0 down after a defeat against Liverpool in the first-leg at Anfield, but Fernandinho believes that his side can turn the deficit around. ‘They are a team that like to play long balls,’ he said. ‘They try to keep the players around the middle. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘There’s a feeling of sadness and disappointment because we played really well. But we must turn the page as soon as possible because we have another big challenge on Tuesday. ‘I could tell you many reasons why we didn’t win. At the end of the day, they scored three goals and we scored two, and that’s what counts. W...

Mar272018 by JBNo Comments

UEFA confirm Champions League and Europa League finalists can name 12 substitutes

Premier League, La Liga, UEFA

UEFA have confirmed that teams that make it to the final in the Champions League and Europa League can name 12 substitutes on the bench. The new rules which will take effect next season, also state that teams can make use of a fourth substitute in extra-time during the knockout phase. The governing body also announced that the current substitutes of 7 will be upgraded to 12 in the finals of the Champions League, Europa League and Super Cup. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Teams may also register three new eligible players without restrictions after group stages of the Champions League and Europa League group stages, which correlates with many domestic league legislatures. This means that you can play for one team in the group stages and then switch t...

Mar162018 by JBNo Comments

Marcos Alonso questions Chelsea transfer policy

Premier League, La Liga, UEFA

Marcos Alonso has questioned Chelsea’s lack of signings after their exit from the Champions League. The Blues were defeated 4-1 by Barcelona on aggregate with Lionel Messi scoring three goals all together on both legs. Speaking after the game, Alonso pointed out the club's lack of squad depth. It's a complaint that has been said several times by Antonio Conte throughout this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Alonso said: ‘It’s difficult as there are so many games this year and we have not got the deepest squad, maybe, and we have had new players this year. ‘We can only look forward and start fighting for fourth spot in the Champions League and try to win the FA Cup.’ Chelsea are currently fifth on the table and they look to qualify for Ch...

Mar142018 by JBNo Comments

Some United players were hiding, says Lukaku

Premier League, La Liga, UEFA

Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku has said some of his teammate "were hiding" after the Champions League second leg loss to Sevilla due to disappointment. "Something was wrong with some players, some players were hiding," Lukaku told BT Sport. "I think we started the game well, but then we let them get a bit of control in the game. We had a few half-chances but we didn't score. "Then they scored the first goal and from that moment on we tried to chase the game. Then they scored the second one which was a big blow. At the end we kept pushing, but it was not enough. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "We should have done much better today because with the quality that we have in the team, I think we should have gone through. But we didn't deserve it be...

Mar92018 by JBNo Comments

Barca confirm Iniesta might miss Chelsea clash

La Liga, Premier League, UEFA

Ernesto Valverde has suggested an hamstring injury could rule Andres Iniesta out of the second leg Champions League match with Chelsea. Iniesta had to be substituted in their 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the first half with a hamstring injury. The Barca captain is expected to be out of Barca's game against Malaga on Sunday and Valverde is unsure whether he will be available to face Chelsea in their last-16 tie. "He is training separately at the moment," Valverde said. "Obviously we do not want to rush things, it's too early to say if he will be available for next week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "We have similar players, although he is unique. We have similar profile players, Denis (Suarez) and (Philippe) Coutinho, Andre Gomes as well. "...

Mar82018 by JBNo Comments

Draxler blasts PSG coach Emery After Champions League exit

Ligue 1, La Liga, UEFA

Julian Draxler has admitted he is furious at Paris Saint-Germain boss Unai Emery following their exit from the Champions League. The Ligue 1 leaders lost 2-1 in the second leg of their last-16 clash against Real Madrid, as goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Casemiro were enough to seal a 5-2 aggregate win for Real. The Germany international was set to be introduced earlier, but Edinson Cavani made it 1-1 on the night in the 71st minute. Draxler slammed his coach Emery for deciding not to bring him on at that stage but instead held back despite needing two more goals to equal the aggregate. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "It was insensitive, " he said of Emery's decision. "I didn't know what was going on. I was surprised and angry. "The goal for 1-...

Mar82018 by JBNo Comments

Chiellini: It’s in Tottenham’s history to fail

UEFA, Premier League

Giorgio Chiellini believed history was on Juventus’ side against Tottenham, as they were able to come back to advance past Spurs in the last-16 of the Champions League after the 2-2 draw in the first-leg. Tottenham scored in the first half at Wembley Stadium through Heung-Min Son’s goal which gave them an advantage. Juventus, however, were able find the two goals they needed in the second half, with the Argentine duo of Gonzalo Higuain and Paulo Dybala finding the net. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spurs came close late to equalising through Harry Kane header, but the Bianconeri qualified on the night with 4-3 win on aggregate. "Tottenham have a lot of great players - Kane, (Christian) Erisken, (Dele)Alli - but we knew they always give up a lot o...