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Chelsea confirms signing of Thiago Silva from PSG
Chelsea have completed the signing of veteran Brazilian defender Thiago Silva on a free transfer. The 35-year-old joins Frank Lampard’s side on a one-year contract after leaving Paris Saint-Germain following their Champions League final heartbreak by Bayern Munich. Following his arrival, Silva told the club’s official website: ‘I am so happy to be joining Chelsea. ‘I am delighted to be a part of Frank Lampard’s exciting squad for next season and I’m here to challenge for honours. See you soon Chelsea fans, I look forward to playing at Stamford Bridge very soon.’ Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia then hailed: ‘We are…
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Chelsea confirms £50m signing of Ben Chilwell from leicester city
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Ben Chilwell from Leicester City in a £50m deal. The England defender, 23, has signed a five-year deal worth up to £190,000-per-week after passing a medical. He becomes manager Frank Lampard’s third major signing, taking the club’s spending to around £136m following the arrival of Hakim Ziyech for £37m from Ajax and striker Timo Werner for £49m from RB Leipzig. After signing for the club, Chilwell said: ‘I am delighted to be joining Chelsea at this very exciting time for the club. I’m looking forward to being a part of this young, dynamic squad…
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Exit threat:We will drag you to Court – Barcelona tells Messi
Barcelona have warned Lionel Messi that he faces a legal battle if he is to force his way out of the club. On Tuesday, Messi sent a message to the Spanish club, confirming his desire to leave, asking Barca to activate an exit clause in his contract which allows him to walk away at the end of any season for free. However, Barcelona are understood to have replied to his transfer request, by urging him to stay put or the matter would have to be resolved in court. The club believes Messi is unable to activate the clause after June,…
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Messi terminates contract with Barcelona, refuses to return for preseason
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has told the club to terminate his contract, so he can leave as a free agent, Marca reports. Messi is understood to have told the Catalans, to activate a clause in his contract, which allows him to leave the club at the end of the season. However, both parties have disagreed over when the season actually finished. Barca feel the clause could only be activated by the end of June, while Messi feels the campaign ends in August. According to Spanish football expert, Guillem Balague, this is likely to result in a standoff and Messi refusing…
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Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain to win Champions League
Bayern Munich won their sixth European title after defeating Paris St-Germain1-0 in the Champions League final in Lisbon on Sunday. Kingsley Coman scored a header in the 60th minute to put the German giants level with Liverpool for third-most all-time in Europe and complete treble of titles this season for Hansi Flick’s men. The loss means PSG, who were playing in their first-ever Champions League final, will have to wait at least another season to lift the trophy they so covet and have spared no expense to chase. The match went into half-time goal-less after an absorbing first period in which the…
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Barcelona’s Manager sacked after 8-2 defeat to Bayern
Barcelona manager, Quique Setien, has already been sacked after a humiliating 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals on Friday, Sky Italia reports. The 61-year-old was only hired in January, but is expected to be relieved of his duties after the devastating loss in Lisbon. Barcelona were completely overpowered by a ruthless Bayern side, who scored four times in either halves. It is also Barcelona’s worst defeat since 1940 At full time Setien told reporters: “I’m not worried about my future right now, but a defeat that is very painful for the club and the fans. “I…
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Football World celebrates Jay Jay Okocha at 47
World football governing body, FIFA, African football governing body, CAF, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and football clubs Bolton and Eintratcht Frankfurt on Friday August 14 took to Social media to celebrate African football legend, Jay Jay Okocha as he turned 47 . Enugu born Okocha, started his career with Enugu Rangers in 1990 before moving to FC Saarbrucken and then Eintracht Frankfurt. Okocha signed for the Bundesliga side in December 1991 and made 90 appearances for the club during his four-year stay. He also played for Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbahce in 1996 before joining PSG for £14 million…
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Arsenal Confirms signing of Brazilian Winger, Willian
Arsenal have completed the signing of Brazilian winger, Willian following his departure from Chelsea. The 32-year-old’s arrival was confirmed on the Arsenal’s Twitter account on Friday morning, August 14, after he signed a three-year contract that will see him earn £220,000-a-week at the Emirates Stadium. He will wear the No 12 shirt for the club. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said: ‘I believe he’s a player that can really make a difference for us. We have been monitoring him for the past few months, we had a clear intention to strengthen in the attacking midfielder and the winger positions [and] he…
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PSG reportedly making moves for Ighalo
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly lining up a shock move for Manchester United’s on-loan star Odion Ighalo. The French giants have identified the 31-year-old Nigerian striker as a replacement for Edinson Cavani after the 33-year-old Uruguayan left the club following the end of his contract last month. Ighalo on loan from Shanghai Shenhua recently extended his loan deal to stay at United until January, after scoring five times for the club. According to French publication, Foot Mercato, PSG have made contact with Ighalo’s representatives about a possible transfer to replace Edinson Cavani despite splashing out £52million to sign Mauro Icardi on…
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33-year-old free agent John Mikel Obi says he could return to England
Former Chelsea player and Nigeria captain, John Obi Mikel has revealed he is open to returning to England after spending over a decade at Chelsea. Mikel, 33, is currently without a club after parting ways with Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor by mutual agreement in March due to objections over the club’s insistence that footballers keep playing despite the growing number of Covid-19 cases worldwide at the time. Mikel has been linked to newly-promoted Premier League side West Bromwich Albion and Championship club Stoke City and has revealed he won’t mind going back to England where he won two Premier…
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Juventus name club legend Andrea Pirlo as new coach after Maurizio Sarri sacking
Italian giants, Juventus have appointed Andrea Pirlo as their new head coach on a two-year deal after sacking Maurizio Sarri following the club’s Champions League elimination against Lyon. Pirlo, 41, who was a legendary player for the club was only named as Juventus Under-23s manager 10 days ago but has now signed a two-year contract to coach the first team. A Juventus statement read: “The club has decided to entrust him with the technical leadership of the first team, after having already selected him for Juventus Under-23. “Today’s choice is based on the belief that Pirlo has what it takes…
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Champions league: Juventus sack Sarri after loss against Lyon
Juventus have sacked their manager, Maurizio Sarri after their exit from the Champions League at the hands of Lyon on Friday night. Juventus made the announcement in a statement via the club’s official website on Saturday. “Juventus Football Club announces that Maurizio Sarri has been relieved of his post as coach of the First Team “The club would like to thank the coach for writing a new page in Juventus history with the victory of the ninth consecutive Scudetto, the culmination of a personal journey that led him to climb all the categories of Italian football, ” the statement read…
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