Chelsea’s forward player, Romelu Lukaku has commented about his future with the London club. The Belgian is now on loan at Inter Milan following his disagreement with the Blues former boss, Thomas Tuchel. Lukaku wants to stay in Serie A with the Milan team, per sources from Sky Italia. In the summer of 2021, the 29-year-old transferred from Inter Milan to Chelsea for a record transfer fee. But when he dropped in the hierarchy, he was loaned back to Inter Milan. Recall that according to a report from David Ornstein of The Athletic, Chelsea and AS Monaco have agreed to terms for the transfer…
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Carlo Ancelotti, the coach of Madrid, has stated that he will not name Lionel Messi the greatest player ever. After helping Argentina win the World Cup, the PSG star is being praised all around the world. When asked whether the Barcelona legend is the best, Ancelotti responded, “It is impossible to answer. He plays fantastic football. His career has been amazing, but I am unsure if he is the greatest player in history because each age has produced players of great significance. “I won’t make the claim that he was the greatest player in history. I’ve enjoyed watching all the…
When Real Madrid plays fourth-tier team Cacereno at the Principe Felipe Stadium on Tuesday night, they will be looking to secure their spot in the Copa del Rey round of 16. Antonio Rudiger, a defender for Real Madrid, was observed with a new look as the team began practicing ahead of this crucial Copa del Rey match on Tuesday. On the first day of the year 2023, the Germany international was seen with a skin cut while working out with the rest of his Real Madrid teammates. You may recall that the German defender for Real Madrid, Antonio Rudiger, still…
The weekend’s crucial Premier League match saw Manchester City draw Everton. The 1-1 result at Etihad Stadium was disappointing for Pep Guardiola’s team. Nevertheless, the Gunners defeated Brighton 2-4 in their Premier League match. Premier League leaders Arsenal are in first place with 7 points advantage over Manchester City. All signs point to Manchester City being unable to pass Arsenal in the Premier League. But in this piece, we’ll look at some potential explanations for why Manchester City might lose the Premier League to Arsenal at the end of the year. I believe that Arsenal can win the Premier League…
The Gunners’ victory over Brighton had repercussions beyond merely the seven-point lead Manchester City now has over them in the Premier League standings. With a thrilling 4-2 victory over Brighton, Arsenal put on yet another strong showing to record their fourteenth Premier League victory out of 16 games this season. Despite goals from Kaoru Mitoma and Evan Ferguson for Brighton, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard both scored in the first half, while Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Martinelli added goals in the second half to secure the victory. After Manchester City lost to Everton earlier in the day, the margin increased…
The Mikel Arteta-led Arsenal club has had a remarkable run of form thus far this season, and their scorching play has made them a very strong challenger and favorite to win the English Premier League title this season.After defeating Brighton and Hove Albion away from home with a huge four goals to two scoreline at full time, Arsenal yesterday celebrated the end of the year 2022 in grand style. This put them at the top of the table with seven points ahead heading into the new year. The North London club scored four goals thanks to Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard,…
Lionel Messi, the captain of Argentina, posted a heartwarming new year’s message on Instagram while continuing to celebrate his most coveted football trophy. The Paris Saint-Germain player has had a year full of incredible highs and some serious lows. Messi failed to make the 30-man shortlist for the 2022 Ballon d’Or after having trouble with the Parisians in his debut season at the club. But he came back, and what a comeback! Argentina won their third FIFA World Cup victory in Qatar under his leadership. He won the Golden Ball for his seven goals and three assists. In an Instagram…
Why is Chelsea spending so much on a new center-back? Following news that the Blues have agreed to pay AS Monaco €38 million to recruit center-back Benoit Badiashile, who is 21 years old, many fans have this issue on their minds. Benoit Badiashile, a center back for AS Monaco The Blues lost two center-backs last summer, but they were quickly replaced by Kalidou Koulibaly and Wesley Fofana. If you count Cesar Azpilicueta and Marc Cucurella, who can both play in that position, there are now six first-team center-backs at the club. It is not difficult to understand why another center-back…
Football players’ jersey numbers have a lot of meaning in the sport. Assaulting midfielders, magicians, and dazzling dribblers all come to mind when wearing the number 10 shirt. Fast wingers are represented by the number seven jersey, while great attackers are represented by the number nine jersey. The greatest honor in football was recently bestowed upon select players by having their jersey number retired. The following list features six great footballers whose jersey numbers were retired for peculiar, emotional, or symbolic reasons: 1. Gianfranco Zola (Chelsea J25) Although Zola’s number 25 shirt hasn’t been officially retired, no player has worn…
According to a report from David Ornstein of The Athletic, Chelsea and AS Monaco have agreed to terms for the transfer of defender Benoit Badiashile. The 21-year-contract old’s is estimated to be valued between €37 and €38 million (£32.8 and £33.7 million). Badiashile and Chelsea have reached a personal agreement on the conditions of a long-term deal, and his medical appointment is currently being scheduled. Since the summer, the Blues have been searching for new center-back legs. In place of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen, who are now working in Spain, Wesley Fofana and Kalidou Koulibaly were brought in. However,…
We are currently halfway through the season after the year 2022. Some players have already established themselves as the greatest in the English Premier League. With goals and assists that have aided their teams’ causes throughout season, those players have stepped up for their sides. The players’ efforts have been honored because they were selected for the season’s best team thus far based on ratings. Arsenal players dominate the team of the season, and for good reason. In the title chase, Arsenal presently lead Manchester City by seven points. The work of individuals like Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Jesus,…
After defeating Brighton and Hove Albion by a score of 4-2 on Saturday night, Mikel Arteta’s team increased their lead in the Premier League standings to seven points. The fact that Arsenal FC has secured forty-three (43) points by winning fourteen (14) games—the most wins by a team in the league thus far—and losing one (1) game and drawing one (1) other is no longer news Chelsea FC’s performance has not been encouraging, despite the fact that Arsenal has continued to be impressive this season. The Blues have only won one of their previous six Premier League games, scoring just…
Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain football club defeated Erling Braut Haaland of Manchester City and Robert Lewandowski of Barcelona to finish 2022 as the leading goal scorer in the top five leagues in Europe. The former AS Monaco football club player had a standout season in 2022 while playing for Paris Saint-Germain, when he was able to score a ton of goals for the team. In the offensive scheme of the football team of Paris Saint-Germain, Kylian Mbappé was able to outperform Lionel Messi and Neymar Junior. In 2022, Erling Braut Haaland scored 30 goals for both Borussia Dortmund and…
Yesterday in the English Premier League, Martin Odegaard, Erling Braut Haaland, and Marcus Rashford all participated for their respective teams. They all contributed goals to their sides’ victories, bolstering their competition for the Premier League Golden Boot this year. Marcus Rashford came on as a super sub for Manchester United against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League Sunday, and he scored the lone goal to give the Red Devils the crucial 1-0 victory. In a disheartening 1-1 tie with Everton at the Etihad Stadium, Erling Braut Haaland scored the lone goal for Manchester City, continuing his goal-scoring streak in the…
Manchester City welcomed Everton to the Etihad Stadium today in the English Premier League as they sought to extend their winning streak. Haaland’s goal in the 24th minute gave the home team the advantage. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, with both teams aiming for a point each, after Gray tied it up for the visiting team in the 64th minute. Newcastle also welcomed Leeds United to St. James Park in an effort to continue their successful run. Unfortunately, they were unable in finding the back of the net throughout the entire game, resulting in a scoreless tie. Later,…
Darwin Nunez has been compared to former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez by former Reds defender Jamie Carragher. Like the Uruguayan icon did at the beginning of his Anfield career, the former England defender says the new acquisition is a miss. Nunez joined the team this season after moving from Benfica for a record 100 million euros, but he has struggled to help Liverpool. In 12 games, he has five league goals and two assists. Carragher believes Nunez will be a great asset to Liverpool and encourages the striker to don his boots as soon as possible in an interview with…
Cristiano Ronaldo has now been consigned to Manchester United history by ERIK TEN HAG.Ronaldo left Manchester United in November after his contract was ripped up and has since signed a staggering £400 million contract with Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia.The Portuguese superstar, 37, claimed he wanted to play Champions League but has ended up in the Saudi Pro League.And when asked what he thought of Ronaldo’s decision to sign for Al Nassr, United boss Ten Hag delivered a brutal snub.He said: “I don’t talk about the past. Let’s talk about the future.”Ronaldo had said he felt betrayed by United and…
According to reports, Manchester City is considering a deal for Real Madrid’s Ferland Mendy, a left-back. The 27-year-old has played 123 times in all competitions over his three and a half years at the Santiago Bernabeu after moving there from Lyon for an initial €48 million. Under manager Carlo Ancelotti thus far this season, Mendy has been the first-choice left-back, starting 17 of his 18 games in all competitions. However, Defensa Central claims that Ancelotti is willing to let Mendy go and that Real Madrid will take Mendy’s departure into consideration if a decent offer comes in. According to the…
Forbes has named Stan Kroenke, the owner of Arsenal, as the wealthiest person in sports, ranking him above people like John Henry, the owner of Liverpool, and Bernie Ecclestone, the former chairman of Formula One. According to Forbes, Stan Kroenke is worth a cool £8.8 billion.Stan Kroenke, the owner of Arsenal, joined the north Londoners at the top of the standings after finishing 2022 as the richest athlete. Thanks to a strong start to the season that has seen them accumulate 40 points from 15 games, the Gunners are still on track to win the Premier League for the first…
More racial abuse has been directed against Vinicius Junior in Spain.With regard to racist supporters, the Brazilian attacker has had a challenging season in La Liga, and it persisted against Real Valladolid.Following the World Cup break, La Liga activity resumed with Madrid against Valladolid, and Karim Benzema’s two goals helped Madrid defeat Valladolid 2-0, according to Eurosport.The incident that occurred when Vinicius was replaced by Luka Modric in the 88th minute overshadowed the outcome.Fans began tossing bananas at the Brazilian attacker as he walked behind the Real Madrid goal after leaving the field. Bananas: Why? The bananas were an allusion…