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Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata, have been linked with a move back to La Mestella. The Sun, as quoted by the Daily Star have linked the Spanish footballer with a move back to Valencia with reports stating that the Spanish club is keeping tabs with its former player.

According to reports, the Spanish club will prefer acquiring the Spaniard on Bosman terms after his contract with Manchester United expires in less than 12 months.

Reports also indicate that the Spanish club, will likely struggle to meet up with his £130,000 weekly wages if he eventual rejoins them.

Mata netted 46 times in his 176 appearances for Valencia in all competition spanning four years.

The Spaniard joined Chelsea in 2011 summer under Andres Villas-Boas where he was instrumental to the clubs capture of the UEFA Champion’s league and FA cup in the season of his arrival. He also present in the 2013 lifting of the UEFA Europa league.

The Spanish footballer dazzled while at Chelsea and was rewarded with two consecutive Player of the Season Award before been sold to Manchester united at the January transfer window of 2014 in a reported £37.5 Million.

The Manchester United star have also secured trophies at Old Trafford, winning the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Europa League.
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Ramos is right, no one player is bigger than a club, not even Ronaldo or Messi
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Ronaldo ended his 9yr spell at Madrid, with a move to Juventus last month. The transfer valued at £88 million according to Daily Star, came at the back of a successive continental treble for the Los Blancos side. This was his fourth continental trophy at the Spanish capital.

Ronaldo earlier statement after joining the old lady, seems directed to forme employers. The Portuguese said: “It’s the biggest club in Italy and one of the best clubs in the world, so it was an easy decision, its different her, it’s like a family”.

Sergio Ramos is believed to have hit back with the Spaniard stating that he has no worries about the future of Los Blancos without the Portuguese talisman. Sergio Ramos said:

“Here we have always felt like a family, so I don’t know what he was talking about”. “We had lots of success, which is because we are a family and he was part of that family, which we have continued to have”. “Its obviously a negative when you lose a player like Cristiano Ronaldo, but we can continue to win and in Real Madrid’s history many have come and gone. But Real Madrid continues to win”. “No one is above Real Madrid, whatever happens Real Madrid will continue to live on and it was his choice to leave”. “The decisions are not mine to make, but the doors are always open to those that want to be part of Real Madrid”. “Losing Ronaldo was hard, but no player is above Real Madrid and we still have the hunger to improve and win more titles”. “The mindset we have is more important than any individual in the team”.

Real Madrid turn attention to Uefa Super cup clash with Local rivals Athletico Madrid as their first Post-Ronaldo title.

https://www.trendingfootballnews.com/sergio-ramos-opposes-ronaldo-statement-no-one-is-above-real-madrid/

Relax, We will know the best on Saturday.
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The London derby of 2018/2019 league season is three days away. The two new tacticians will test their tactical approaches, with the two sides which are poised to perform at the second tier of European football. Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea will host Unai Emery’s Arsenal team on Saturday in their second league game.

Last week the two tactician began their league account with their respective clubs. While Chelsea triumphed 3-0 on the road to Huddersfield, Arsenal were beaten 2-0 at the Emirates by reigning champions Manchester City.

In the buildup to the game, media outfit BT Sports organized a montage featuring key factors in the derby decider. In the show, the players were asked to choose the best player from both central defenders to center forward.

While major key deciders went on to make responses ranging from Peter Osgood and John Terry to Tony Adams and Thiery Henry, two key players made known their intentions ahead of the local derby. Eden Hazard with a smile in his face responded “Eden Hazard” while Mesuit Ozil said “Mesuit”

Chelsea have only grabbed a victory over the Gunners once in their last 9 meeting including the recent pre-season game, a stat Maurizio Sarri is expected to be wary of.

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Kylexy3000:
Its your English that will defeated Chelsea oo.. Not Defeat at all.

someone cannot make mistake again?

I think Arsenal will defeat Chelsea. I can't wait to watch the London derby.

If you know you know.
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According to the Reuters, Willian believes that Sarris’s style of football at Chelsea is similar to Samba football of the Brazilian national with the London outfit focusing more on creativity in the final third as well as possession.

The Brazilian bagged an assist in Chelsea’s 3-0 victory over Huddersfield last weekend. That was the London club’s first league game under coach Maurizio Sarri.

“Is it fun to play this way? I think so. We have a lot of players with quality up front, like Eden Hazard and Pedro. Players like that want to play football,” Willian told ESPN. “That’s why he (Sarri) talked about ‘fun’ football. This is what we will try to do this season. Is this like Brazil’s Samba style? Yes. This is what we do in Brazil and are trying to do here, playing with skill and movement.”

The former Shakter Donetsk attacker also expressed in the tactics while stating that it will be valuable when the meet Arsenal on Saturday. The Blues have only one in their last eight encounters with the North London club.

“The manager tells us to play, to enjoy ourselves on the pitch, with responsibility. Now we have a different style, that’s why we can create problems for Arsenal,” Willian added. “Of course, it will be a special game against Arsenal because it is a derby. It is always difficult against them.”

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That is a good move, most of them need give way for younger players.
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Gernot Rohr have hinted that seven players who participated for Nigeria in the last World cup tournament in Russia, are unlikely to receive invitation for the AFCON Qualifiers against Seychelles which is to be played in September 8 Completesportsnigerian.com reports.

Rohr who remained in Europe after the country’s early exit from the World cup have revealed his plans to bring in some fringe players who could not make it to the last World cup according to an official in the NFF Secretariat in Abuja.

“Coach Rohr has remained in Europe to monitor our players and scout some emerging stars with the view to capping them and he has also hinted at his plan to drop some world cup Eagles because of injuries, loss of form or for tactical reasons,” our source who requested anonymity told Completesportsnigeria.com in Abuja

“He would have been here to submit his world cup report, but had to stay back because of the leadership tussle at the NFF, but all things being equal, Rohr may be in the country next week to submit his report and release his squad list for the Seychelles game in September”

Reports have indicated that Kelechi Nwakali could be recalled while Tyronne Ebuehi and John Obi Mikel are likely to be dropped due to injuries. Reports all hints that Joel Obi, Elderson Echiejele, Odion Ighalo and Ogenyi Onazi could all give way for younger generation of Nigerian footballers.

https://www.trendingfootballnews.com/super-eagles-to-drop-seven-players-for-seychelles-game/

The reason is dope, if giving him the captain will make him play better, he should have it all time.
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Paul Pogba captained the side in the absence of Ecuador international Antonio Valencia as Man united defeated Leicester City 2-1 at the theatre of dreams on Friday. Pogba the captain on the night repaid the faith placed in him by the manager by scoring the clubs first league goal of the 2018/2019 league season from the spot.

Valencia was not available and Mourinho insists that Pogba was the obvious choice. Speaking in an interview with Sky SportsMourinho said, “Antonio Valencia is the captain but he is not here so Paul Pogba is the captain”. “He has come up through the academy and he knows what the club means.”

Pogba who have struggled for consistency since his big money arrival from Juventus in 2016 will be hoping to get things right this season as the Manchester United compete for the league trophy.

Manchester united finished in second position, 19 points adrift of winners Manchester while the missed out on the England FA cup to rivals Chelsea. The Red Devils, who have not won the title since 2013, brought in Diogo Dalot, Fred and Lee Grant in the summer transfer window ahead of the new campaign.

The Red Devils will visit Brighton next weekend in their Premier league.

https://www.trendingfootballnews.com/mourinho-gives-surprising-and-concrete-reason-for-making-pogba-captain/

Thank God his learning, he should learn to win the league oo
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Chelsea began the 2018/2019 Premier league with a 3-0 victory over Huddersfield town, at West Yorkshire. Kante. Jorginho and Pedro were all on target in the encounter to ensure Sarri who has barely spent 28 days with the London club tasted his first league victory.

Chelsea had to dig deep to overcome stubborn Hudderfield defense in the first interval of the game, with Kante converting Willian’s cross while Jorginho scored from the spot after Marcos Alonso won a penalty for the club. Pedro wrapped up the victory in the second interval after a wonderful lay-off from star player Eden Hazard.

“I am really very happy because in the first part of the season I think that for us it is not easy to gain points,” the Chelsea boss said. “The first half was hard. If you look at the result, you can think about an easy game, but in the first half we were in trouble for 15 minutes against a very physical team. “We are not a physical team and I think the best of the game is the capacity of suffering for 15 minutes. “Then I think in the second half the opponents were a bit tired and it was easier.”

Kepa also made his debut for the club after his record £71 million summer mov from Athletic Bilbao.

“From the physical point of view, it’s different,” the Chelsea boss said, comparing the Premier League to Serie A. “For the referees, it is different. Really different. “Today with an Italian referee maybe there were 15 fouls more than with this referee.”

Asked if he can adopt Napoli’s style at Chelsea, Sarri said: “No, I have to know the characteristics of the players because I think I don’t want to do another Naples. “I want to do a good Chelsea. “I have to respect the characteristics of the players, I have to adapt myself to the characteristics of the championship and of the players, so now I am studying my players.”

Chelsea shifts attention to the arrival of Arsenal to Stamford Bridge next weekend.
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His is just realizing that Pogba is fire... Mourinho should learn to stay United
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Mourinho and Pogba were the happy party, after the final whistle was blown on Friday night as both parties responded to critics with a 2-1 home victory over Leicester city. Luke Shaw and Paul Pogba were on target, as Manchester united nullified late Vardy attempt. Jose Mourinho surprised analyst by handing Paul Pogba a start despite the fact that Frenchman returned to training last week.

Pogba have been linked with a move away from the Barcelona, with the media suggesting a possible rift between the France international and the Portuguese. The France international despite all the reports of rift, proved his maturity by converting a spot kick early on in the game to gift club faithful something to cheer for after their disastrous summer window.

Jose Mourinho in his post-match conference, lavished praise on the French midfielder while hinting on the team’s lack of Sharpness. Mourinho said, “Pogba was a monster,” said Mourinho. “We thought maximum (he could play) 60 minutes, but he managed 80”. “Paul was fantastic, his contribution was amazing but the fuel was disappearing. We were in trouble,” added Mourinho. “I don't remember in my career to be in so much in trouble to make my changes because I wanted to make five or six and I could only make three.”

The host took the lead from the spot after Amartey handball. The penalty was contested between Sanchez and Pogba but the Frenchman took the penalty. “We don't have a penalty taker, it’s how we feel and I decided to take it. Maybe on the next game I leave it to Alexis,” said Pogba. “I didn't have any pre-season games, I came back on Monday so it was very hard for the legs.”

Mourinho finally hinted at a difficult season for the club due to the inactivity in the last transfer window. He said, “It will be a difficult season for everybody, not just for us”. “I had my plans for many months and I find myself with the market closed in a situation I did not think I would be in.”

https://www.trendingfootballnews.com/mourinho-rained-unbelievable-praise-on-pogba-in-post-match-conference-after-leicester-victory/

Chelsea fans finish Owen

Chelsea seems set for a new era under Manager Maurizio Sarri. The Italian recently replaced another Italian Antonio Conte in the summer.

The Blues under Antonio Conte last season missed out of the Champions league positions after a difficult campaign.

Antonio Conte was finally axed despite leading the club to an FA cup triumph over Manchester united at Wembley in the same season.

Sarri’s arrival have coincided with a lot of arrivals to the bridge with Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa, Napoli midfielder Jorginho, Real Madrid’s Mateo Kovacic and former English goalkeeper Rob Green. The Club have also lost Thaibaut Courtois to Real Madrid.

Despite their exploits in the previous transfer window, the club have been tipped not to finish in top four by media analyst Michael Owen. The Liverpool legend in his interview with Betvictor said, “I don’t see the Blues making a return to Champions league via the Premier league this season”.

The London manage to keep hold of their key performance despite speculations. The club managed to convince Brazilian attacker Willian and Belgian Eden Hazard despite heavy interest from Spanish clubs Barcelona and Real Madrid.

The club kicks-off their Premier league campaign with a game against Huddersfield town this weekend as they hope to prove critics wrongs.
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If you talks were like your action, Man united will not be here today

Manchester united boss Jose Mourinho, have stated that he is happy with his current set of players despite the club’s failure to land his desired player before the elapse of the league transfer window.

The club secured the services of Diogo Dalot, Fred and Lee Grant early on in the transfer window but failed to make further additions. Reports have it that Jose Mourinho wanted two players before the elapse of the window. The club’s bids for Harry Maguire, Toby Alderweired, Ivan Perisic, Willian, Jerome Boateng and subsequently Diego Godin all failed to push through. This meant the club will play Leicester city on Friday with almost the exact squad of last season.

Mourinho have caught a frustrated figure in the entire saga still tried to be optimistic about the new league season.

The Portuguese in his press statement ahead of Leicester game said,  “When you repeat 1000 times that my relationship with my players is not good, a lie repeated 1000 times is still a lie. I like my players and my group”. “I enjoyed last season, the fight to finish where we finished and to manage the best position this club has had in five years. I'm going to enjoy this season”. “I know the words you want me to say or not to say. It depends on the music, but words don't come easy [at this stage]”. “By the end of November or December you don't need words, you'll see by then which teams are candidates to win the Premier League”. “At the moment, words are not important. Let's play football and see by the end of November or December. You'll see then which teams are candidates.”

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This is nigeria... This people just want to kill our football ooo

Operatives of the Department of State Service moved back in to the NFF glasshouse to restore sanity after Chris Giwa’s faction seemed to have taken control of the premises again.

Reports emerged the some members of Giwa’s faction as well as some aides tried to regain control of the football headquarter in the wake of the retreat of the DSS on Wednesday after Lawan Duara was relieved of his duties as DSS boss following the invasion of the National Assembly complex.

The crises have lingered for weeks between Chris Giwa and Amadu Pinnick have been for the Presidential role of the Nigeria Football Federation.

Sports Minister Solomon Dalung, have never hidden his desire to install Chris Giwa as the NFF president in line with the court declaration from the Federal high court in Jos but the presidency restored Pinnick who is recognized by FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

NFF workers were stunned with the arrival of the DSS operatives on Thursday morning. The DSS men requested that all men leave the premises of the but they were dared by Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, the supposed Secretary-General installed by Giwa to replace Dr Mohammed Sanusi, who was removed due to a pending case with EFCC over corruption.

Ikpeme was on the receiving end after heated confrontation with the security operatives as he was injured.

After assuming effective control of the Glass House, the state secret service, subsequently handed the control of NFF to Bola Oyeyode, the most senior football administrator, in the absence of Sanusi, who is attending the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup in France.

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Mata is good, Mourinho can just give him time to prove that.

Manchester United, have reportedly offered Spanish midfielder Juan Mata to Inter Milan. According to Gianluca Di Marzio of Sky Sport Italia, while the Seria A side hopes to bring Modric to Italy, they are keen on adding an attacking midfielder and have been given the chance to sign Juan Mata.

However, reports have it that the Italian are more interested in Monaco’s Keita Balde Diao than in the Spaniard. "The most concrete contacts have been about Keita Balde, a player they pursued while he was at Lazio," said Di Marzio. "[Antonio] Candreva could be included in a deal with Monaco involving a loan swap, but all the parties involved have yet to give the green light for the completion."

Mata arrived the theatre of dreams back in 2014 on the back of a glorious 2 and half year at Chelsea. The Spanish international was part of Chelsea’s 2011/2012 champion’s league squad as well as the 2013 Europa league winning team. The Spaniard in his 3 and half years at the theatre of dream have also tested success both at the domestic and continental level.

Mata who is in the twilight period of football career is expected to give way for the younger vibrant players. The Player is believed to have lost his sparks according to Samuel Luckhurst of the Manchester Evening news, though there was optimistic signs at the pre-season games.

Mata is a known to be player who performs better when handed a free role at the middle of the park but might not have the chance considering Jose Mourinho’s philosophy. Mata who is now 30yrs surely needs the free role option as he is no longer as dynamic as he used to be.
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Chelsea should sort another player, since they have hit rock bottom on Lewandowski

The London club could be in the market to sign a center forward, given that Alvaro Morata is linked with a move to the Seria A. Robert Lewandowski have been linked with a move away from the Allianz arena this summer, with Chelsea recently picking interest in him, may be as a perfect replacement for Morata.

The Poland international who is on Real Madrid’s radar, looked certain to join the reigning European champions following four seasons with the Bavarian giants.

Bayern Munich have insisted that the 29yr old is not for sell, despite his agitation for an exit. Chelsea and Manchester united have been linked with Polish center forward in the current window, as both team looks to add more fire power to their frontlines.

 Chelsea have been reportedly linked with the Poland striker, since their failure to land Higuian from Juventus. Higuian snubbed the blues for a loan move to Ac Milan.

Chelsea despite their interest on Lewandoski is unlikely sign him according to Bundesliga expert Honigstein, who believes that Bayern won’t sell the Poland international in the current window.

“It is unconceivable that Bayern will rip up the script and go for another striker as well as sell him,” Honigstein told ESPN FC.

Chelsea finished outside the champion’s league places last season, but lifted the FA cup after defeating Manchester united at Wembley stadium.
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He just said it all, the Coach should come live in Nigeria.
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Former Super eagle’s player Etim Esin, have advised the NFF to compel Super eagles coach Genort Rohr to work and live in Nigeria, if he desires to handle the national team.

Esin added that the inability of the tactician to watch the local league, and fish out talented players since taking on the coaching role have led to the decline in football grassroots development in the country.

Esin stated that the preference of foreign-based players by Rohr reflected the fact that the tactician is not ready to harness the potentials of the home-based footballers unlike Clement Westerhoff.

Esin concluded that the Nigerian football were continue to decline in development, if there is no favorable platform for both local and foreign based players to compete for positions in the team. He also urged the NFF to provide quality and standard facilities which can help improve the quality of the leagues, footballer and football in the country.

“If the NFF wants Rohr to develop Nigerian football for the future, I don’t have any issues with it, but the federation must make him work and live in Nigeria. “He needs to be in the country to source for domestic talents after failing at the World Cup. Westerhof discovered players like Finidi George, Daniel Amokachi, Sunday Oliseh and others during his days in the national team. We still have abundant talents across the country like this ex stars waiting to be discovered and groomed by an experienced tactician”. “The politics in Nigerian football is killing the development of the game. I see no reason why Rohr would still be pampered after having the worst result ever for Nigeria in the World Cup. Late Stephen Keshi was still building a team before going to the World Cup and qualified for the second round of the championship, equaling records set by other past Super Eagles coaches”. “Rohr focused on Nigerian players born in Europe en route to the 2018 World Cup and failed to move beyond the group stage. He said he is growing a new and young team that was the reason for the Eagles poor outing in Russia, but late Keshi was also building a team when he took the Eagles to the round of 16 at the World Cup”. “It is high time we faced reality in this country, things have to be done right. If the NFF is not ready to work with domestic coaches again, they should employ a reliable coach, who is ready to go round the country watch the league, grassroots games and discover players”. “If Rohr is working for the future, he must follow these rules. We have gifted players in Nigeria. The reliance on Nigerians born overseas did not work for him”.

Source;https://www.trendingfootballnews.com/genort-rohr-should-live-in-nigeria-says-former-super-eagles-player/

So his finally staying, why are they confusing us

Maurizio Sarri confirmed on Friday, that the Brazilian attacker will remain at the club. Sarri during his press statement on Friday ahead of the Sunday’s community shield game against Manchester City, brought to an end the saga which have lasted for over a month as Chelsea supporters can dream now.

The Brazilian have been heavily linked with a move away from the London club with Manchester united or Barcelona a supposed location, The player also seemed to have a rift problem with the manager especially due to his delayed arrival to the bridge.

The delayed arrival was due to expired passport, but Chelsea boss Sarri confirmed that he had discussed with the player. Sarri said, “I spoke yesterday with him about his lateness. It was a very positive conversation so I’m happy about it. There is no Willian problem”.

Sarri also expressed confidence that former Sharkter Dontesk attacker will remain at the club, when as asked whether player could depart. Willian who missed the clubs pre-season tour against Arsenal, is unlikely to get the starting nod against City on Sunday but will be expected to be on the bench. The 29yr old however is expected to start Chelsea’s league opener against Hudderfield on 11th of August.
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Iwobi should step up his game this time, to rep us well

Alex Iwobi have reportedly signed a new deal with club side Arsenal. Alex Iwobi have signed a new deal, that will keep him at the Emirates till 2022. The 22yr old Nigerian international according to Completesportnigeria, was linked with Italian side Lazio for £22.5 million earlier in the summer but has decided to extend his contract with the North London club. The new deal is expected to keep him at the Emirates till 2023.

The Nigerian international who grew up from the ranks of the London team, have featured for Arsenal 98 times with 9 goals dating back to his debut in 2015. The 22yr old in his press interview said. “From young, it has always been my dream to represent Arsenal. The first kit I had was Arsenal and long may I continue to respect them”.



Arsenal manager Unai Emery expressed his delight at the player’s decision. Emery said, “I am pleased Alex has signed a new contract”. Emery also added, “He is a great example of a player who can succeed from the academy through hardwork and I look forward to working with him and our other talented players in the squad”.

Iwobi joins teammates Calum Chambers and Granit Xhaka in extending contract with the North London club. Arsenal continue to prepare for the new season with their pre-season game against Lazio on Saturday, ahead of their Premier league opener against reigning champions Manchester city on the 12th of August.
Source; https://www.trendingfootballnews.com/unai-emery-pleased-as-iwobi-commits-future-to-the-gunners/
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