Chelsea football club left their fans in fremzy mode since the signing of Mykhailo Mudryk.

Mykhailo Mudryk has signed a personal contract with Chelsea and completed his transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk over the weekend.

Reportminds Blog understands that Chelsea hijacked the Ukraine international after agreeing the fee of £100m with surpassed their rival Arsenal's £80m bid.

The 22-year-old Ukrainian international has signed an eight-and-a-half-year contract with the Blues to complete his transfer to Stamford Bridge.


Recall that Mudryk was unveiled to the fans on their Sunday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.

Kai Havertz goal in the second half made the difference as Chelsea recorded 1-0 win at the end of the game.

Mykhaylo Mudryk has been presented with a shirt no 15 which was spotted holding in a post shared on Chelsea page.

The caption reads: "15 reasons to smile on a Monday."

Who is Mykhailo Mudryk?
In 2016, Mudryk enrolled in the Shakhtar Donetsk academy.

The attacker had many loan stints with Arsenal Kyiv and Desna Chernigiv in the Ukrainian Premier League.

Although Mudryk finally broke through to the first team during the 2021/22 season, with two goals and seven assists in 11 league contests.

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Arsenal’s home kit for the 2021-2022 season has been leaked online.The shirt – which was shared by FootyHeadlines – will be primarily red, with white sleeves and side panels. The shirt will also feature navy stripes on the collar.

Meanwhile, some fans have compared the shirt to that of Ajax, with many fans claiming the 2021-2022 strip looks ‘more like’ the Eredivisie side than Arsenal.

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Aston Villa did the unthinkable following a shocking win at Villa Park against Leicester City.


The Villans secured 2-1 win to advance to the final of the League Cup after a late winner from substitute Trezeguet.


The first leg ended in a score draw at the King Power stadium after Kelechi Iheanacho scored the equalizer to cancel Jack Greelish opener.

Matt Targett had given Villa a 12th-minute lead, but Leicester deservedly levelled through Kelechi Iheanacho in the 72nd minute.


Trezeguet came from the bench to net a stoppage-time winner as Aston Villa beat Leicester City 2-1 to reach the EFL Cup final.


The winger got on the end of Ahmed El Mohamady's superb cross from the right and sent a fine volley across goal and into the right corner.


Aston Villa won 3-2 on aggregate after Leicester were stunned, with the match having looked destined to go to extra time.


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Aston Villa have sealed their ticket to the final of the League Cup. This win came after the Championship new boys defeated the Foxes 2-1 at the Villa Park on Tuesday night.



After earning a 1-1 draw at the King Power Stadium on January 8, Villa knew they had to turn up good performance against Brendan Roger's side.

Substitute Trezeguet was the hero with a stoppage-time winner as Aston Villa beat Leicester City 2-1 to reach the EFL Cup final.

The winger got on the end of Ahmed El Mohamady's superb cross from the right and sent a fine volley across goal and into the right corner.

It gave Villa a 3-2 aggregate at the end of 90 minutes.

Matt Targett had given Villa a 12th-minute lead, but Leicester deservedly levelled through Kelechi Iheanacho in the 72nd minute.



Nigerian midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi returned to the starting side for the Foxes, Jamie Vardy not fit to start.

The game looked destined for an extra time until Leicester stood off El Mohamady and allowed him to deliver a high-quality ball, for Trezeguet to side-foot past Schmeichel.

The result means Villa will have to wait to the winner between Manchester City vs Manchester United tomorrow to know their opponents at the final in Wembley.

Recall that Manchester City defeated Manchester United 3-1 in the first leg at Old Trafford.

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Christian Eriksen has completed his expected transfer from Tottenham to Inter Milan.


It was gathered that Eriksen was in his final years of his contract and Jose Mourinho and Spurs were not ready to lose the Danish star on a free transfer.



Eriksen becomes third signing of Antonio Conte this January, after the former Chelsea and Juventus boss had signed Ashley Young and Victor Moses.



It was reported that the 27-year-old flew into Milan for a medical on Monday.

The former Ajax midfielder has been handed jersey number 24.

https://www.reportminds.com/2020/01/inter-milan-reveals-eriksen-jersey.html

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Manchester City star Raheem Sterling made time for a fan to take a souvenir selfie with him - despite returning to his car to find he had a parking ticket.


The midfielder refused to lose his cool when he emerged from a restaurant to find a traffic warden had slapped the £70 fixed penalty notice on the windscreen of his Mercedes-AMG G63 vehicle.



Instead Sterling, 25, posed for the selfie with the City fan before removing the ticket and driving away.



It is believed the footballer had paid by phone to park in a bay but the time limit had expired by the time he finished his lunch with a friend at Rio Ferdinand's Rosso restaurant in Manchester.



An onlooker said: ''Most motorists probably would have been cursing the warden after such a nice lunch but Raheem appeared totally unruffled and was happy to pose for the selfie first before grabbing the ticket.

https://www.reportminds.com/2020/01/man-city-star-raheem-sterlings-car.html?m=1


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Liberia President and former FIFA world footballer of the Year, George Weah have paid tributes to the tragic demise of the NBA basketball legend, Kobe Bryant and his daughter,Gianna who died in a helicopter crash near Calabasas, Califonia, on Sunday.


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Bryant was among the passengers traveling onboard the helicopter. Nine people died in the crash, including the pilot, said Alex Villanueva, the Los Angeles County sheriff, during a news conference.

Weah stated on his twitter handle: ‘It is with great sadness that I’ve learned of the passing of Basketball legend Kobe Bryant & his young daughter Gianna. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and surviving children, the National Basketball Association, most especially the Los Angeles Lakers organization George Weah @GeorgeWeahOf

‘For the loss of their loved one, friend and colleague. This is not only a sad day for them, but for the entire sports world, as we are all devastated by this tragedy. This is a poignant moment for all of us sports enthusiasts, as the world has lost a great soul whose legacy'.

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Arsenal yet to complete their first signing of the January window with Flamengo defender Pablo Mari set to snub the deal.

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It was reported the defender pictured arriving in London at the weekend for a medical, but negotiations have reportedly since stalled.

The Gunners were closing in on a move for Mari with the player spotted travelling from Rio de Janeiro with Arsenal technical director Edu.

The centre-back even appeared to confirm a move to the Emirates was imminent when he was asked by Goal if he was excited to join Arsenal, to which he replied: “Yeah of course.”

The Daily Mail report the deal could potentially be off with negotiations stalling in the final hour.

Mari has now headed back to Brazil with Arsenal said to be looking at alternative targets with a move for the 26-year-old now looking unlikely.

Arsenal travel to the Vitality Stadium tonight int the fourth round of the FA CUP to face Bournemouth.

The Gunners are expected to be without David Luiz and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang due to suspensions.

While Sokratis is expected to take a late fitness test due to an illness he suffered as he was absent from the draw against Chelsea.

Mustafi seems to be the only fit center back Mikel Arteta has in his Arsenal at the moment.

Callum Chambers, Sead Kolasniac and Kieran Tierney are out due to injuries.

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The death of Kobe Bryant still came as a shock to many fans all across the world.




Recall that Kobe and his 13 years old daughter, Gianna both died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, January 26th 2020.


It was reported that the former LA Lakers star was flying over California when, according to TMZ, a fire started and caused the helicopter to spiral and crash.

It was gathered that nobody on board survived the crash, all five passengers died.

Tributes have been flying in to the 41 years old.

The likes of Barcelona star Lionel Messi, Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo notables recently. Also ex USA President Barack Obama as dropped his tribute.




Ronaldo said on his Instagram: 'So sad to hear the heartbreaking news of the deaths of Kobe and his daughter Gianna. Kobe was a true legend and inspiration to so many. Sending my condolences to his family and friends and the families of all who lost their lives in the crash. RIP Legend�'


Messi pays tribute to Kobe on Instagram: 'I have no words ... All my love for Kobe's family and friends. It was a pleasure to meet you and share good times together. We were a genius like few others.'

As part of our own tribute, Reportminds dug put some fun pictures of Kobe with some footballers during his spell on tour.

He was pictured with Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho, Neymar, Harry Kane, Totti, Andres Iniesta and among others.

https://www.reportminds.com/2020/01/10-fun-photos-of-kobe-bryant-with.html?m=1

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Football stars Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo expressed their sadness after the 41-year-old and four other people died in the crash on Sunday morning


The world has been shaken by the news that basketball legend Kobe Bryant has died in a helicopter crash at the age of 41.

The former LA Lakers star was flying over California when, according to TMZ, a fire started and caused the helicopter to spiral and crash.

Reports say nobody on board the helicopter survived the crash with all five passengers dying in the tragic accident, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna.

The likes of Barcelona star Lionel Messi, Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo were among those who took to social media to pay tribute to the world-famous athlete.


Ronaldo said on his Instagram: 'So sad to hear the heartbreaking news of the deaths of Kobe and his daughter Gianna. Kobe was a true legend and inspiration to so many. Sending my condolences to his family and friends and the families of all who lost their lives in the crash. RIP Legend�'


Messi pays tribute to Kobe on Instagram: 'I have no words ... All my love for Kobe's family and friends. It was a pleasure to meet you and share good times together. We were a genius like few others.'


https://www.reportminds.com/2020/01/messi-ronaldo-pay-tribute-to-kobe.html?m=1


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Neymar has joined to pay tribute to basketball legend, Kobe Bryant.

The Brazilian sensation was spotted dedicating his 2nd goal to late Kobe.

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PSG won the encounter 2-0, stretching their lead at the top of the table to 10 points.

It was gathered that after Neymar converted the spot-kick, he held up two and four fingers on his hands - signalling Bryant's jersey number -

"I went to see the messages on the internet at half-time. It's a great sadness for all of us," Neymar said when asked about Bryant after the game. "I knew him and I did this celebration to pay tribute to him."



Neymar has now scored nine goals in his last seven Ligue 1 games.

The former Barcelona player was delighted with the result and his current form.

"I am very happy, very happy to help the team play this way," he added.

"On the field, I know what to do, I am 100% and I hope that we will do great things. I am in my best shape."

https://www.reportminds.com/2020/01/neymar-pays-tribute-to-late-nba-legend.html?m=1


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Manchester United forward, Rashford is facing a spell on the sidelines after suffering a double stress fracture of the back.


The English international was substituted in the game against Wolves in the FA Cup replay Old Trafford last week.


Juan Mata only goal secured passgae tithe fourth round of the cup competition for Red Devil's.


The 22-year-old however is hopeful however he will still have a role to play this term.

He wrote on Twitter: “I’ll be back before the season ends to hopefully help my team claim top four.”


Solskjaer has said it will be at least six weeks before Rashford is fit to start training, with the United boss insisting he will give the striker ‘as long as he needs’ to complete his recovery.

"We are not going to risk him when he has had an injury. When he comes back he will be 100% fit."



Manchester United have lost back to back matches against Liverpool and Burnley respectively since Rashford absence.

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Paul Pogba was spotted getting a lift to training this morning as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury.



Pogba who has made just seven Premier League appearances this season looks to be nearing a return to full fitness as he arrives Carrington alongside team-mate Victor Lindelof.



Both players had their hoods pulled up, with Pogba holding a crutch and wearing a bright green jumper as he reported for duty ahead of United’s FA Cup clash with Tranmere Rovers.



Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side face the League Two outfit at Prenton Park on Sunday, looking to get back to winning ways after defeat to Burnley in midweek.

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Premier League giants Chelsea have sent good luck message to Victor Moses who joined Inter Milan on loan.


Moses completed his loan move to Inter on Thursday with the Serie A side having the option to buy.

Commenting on Moses’ move Chelsea wrote on their verified Twitter handle: “Good luck for the rest of the season, @VictorMoses!”

The move sees the 29-year-old link up once again with former Blues head coach Antonio Conte after the pair won the Premier League title together at Stamford Bridge in 2016/17, as well as the FA Cup the following term.

Moses has spent the past year in Istanbul, featuring 22 times and scoring most recently on the opening day of the Super Lig campaign in a 5-0 win against Gazisehir, although injury has kept him sidelined since the end of November.

He netted four times in 16 appearances during the 2018/19 season.

His previous loan spells since arriving in west London in the summer of 2012 include Liverpool, Stoke City and West Ham United, and has 128 Chelsea appearances and 18 goals to his name.


https://www.reportminds.com/2020/01/chelsea-send-good-luck-message-to-moses.html

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Nigerian footballer, Ahmed Musa took to his Social Media to remember his mother who passed on a year ago.



Recall that Mrs Sara Moses passed on in 2019, at the age of 66.



Ahmed shared photos from her funeral as he paid tribute to her.



He wrote: "Dearest mum, I can't believe it's been 365 days without you. Not a single day goes by without thoughts of you flooding my mind. Its hard without you but I know you are in a better place. I am doing all I can to make you proud and I know you are smiling down on me.


"Rest well mum until we meet to part no more. Amen."


https://www.reportminds.com/2020/01/ahmed-musa-remembers-his-mum-on-one.html?m=1


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Liverpool new signing Takumi Minamino made his premier league debut last night against Wolves.



The 25 years old came as a substitute for Sadio Mane.



Liverpool looked to be set for a draw against the Nuno Espirito Santo side until Roberto Frimino scored the winner.

Minamino had a through on goal opportunity which Mohammed Salah should have passed the ball, but the Egyptian decided to go for goal.

Liverpool took the lead after Captain Jordan Henderson headed home a corner from Trent Alexander Arnold.



Wolves equalised after Raul Jimenez connected to a cross from Adama Traore.

The game which looked destined for draw took a turn after Frimino strike found the back of the net.

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Turkish club Antalyaspor have signed l German international Lukas Podolski.


Podolski who joined Bayern in 2006 enjoyed success in German as he won the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double in 2008.
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The left-footed attacker went on to sign for Premier League club Arsenal in 2012, from FC Koln and he won the FA Cup in 2014 with the Gunners.

He later moved on loan to Serie A club Inter Milan in January 2015, before signing six months later for Galatasaray where he also won the Türkiye Kupası of 2016.


Podolski enjoyed great success with the German national team. He was first capped by Germany in 2004 and has been part of the squad in all major tournaments since then, winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He is the third most-capped player in German history, with 130 caps, and the third-highest goalscorer in German history, having scored 49 times.

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Xavi Hernandez has continued to build his profile in the coaching market following his latest achievement with his Qatar club, Al Saad.



Recall that days ago, Xavi rejected the offer to become Barcelona coach, stating that it was too early to manage the Catalan club.

Instead, Barca moved to sign former Real Betis coach, Quique Setien.

Al Saad dispatched rivals Al-Duhail 4-0 in the cup final at the Jassim Bin Hamad stadium in the Qatari capital.

Three first half goals sawAl-Saad secure the 2020 Qatari Cup with a 4-0 win over Al-Duhail.

This is second time that Xavi has secured the Qatari cup as coach of Al-Saad with the first win coming in the 2017 campaign.



The match ended in a four nil thrashing of Al-Duhail, that has former Juventus duo Mario Mandzukic and Benatia in their ranks.


https://www.reportminds.com/2020/01/xavi-wins-second-silver-ware-as-coach.html?m=1


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Ashley Young is close to a move to the Serie A. There are suggestions that Inter have reached a €1.5 million deal for the 34-year-old full back and Manchester United will receive a fee for each time Young appears for the Nerazzurri.



Although the length of the deal is yet to be revealed, but reports gathered that Young is in Italy to further discuss the details of the contract.

The 39-time England international, whose contract with the Red Devils is due to expire at the end of the season.

This season Young has made 18 appearances across all competitions, he has scored one goal and tallied one assist.

Solskjaer has praised the 34-year-old for his contribution over eight-and-a-half years and wishes him well in a new challenge at San Siro.

“To be fair, I think it was for Ashley, he’s 35 in the summer and if he gets a two-year contract somewhere, I think it’s up to him to take that,” said Solskjaer.

“We were ready to offer that, he’s been a good servant, captain, won trophies, league cups, but we’ve got players coming through.”



The Red Devils boss has said: “Harry is wearing the captain’s armband and will keep wearing it.

“He’s been a leader in the group. I’ve been, not surprised, but impressed by his leadership skills, so he will continue wearing the armband.

“He’s come in and everything about him tells me he’s a leader.

“He’s part of a group that we’ve had that have been leading this young group. Ashley has been, David [de Gea], Marcus [Rashford], Harry, so Harry will keep on wearing the armband.”


Earlier today, the move to Antonio Conte side was confirmed after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appointed a new captain.




Harry Maguire was named the new captain of the club.

The Red Devils boss has said: “Harry is wearing the captain’s armband and will keep wearing it.

“He’s been a leader in the group. I’ve been, not surprised, but impressed by his leadership skills, so he will continue wearing the armband.

“He’s come in and everything about him tells me he’s a leader.

“He’s part of a group that we’ve had that have been leading this young group. Ashley has been, David [de Gea], Marcus [Rashford], Harry, so Harry will keep on wearing the armband.”

https://www.reportminds.com/2020/01/young-close-to-joining-inter-as.html?m=1


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Reportminds Blog have complied the list of richest footballers in the world this 2020.


Check it out from ten to one...

10. Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba of Manchester United celebrating after scoring a goal.

A very skilful and talented midfielder, Paul Pogba's exploits at the 2018 FIFA World Cup was instrumental in his side’s victory in the most prestigious tournament in world football. Currently playing for Manchester United, his antics have not translated into success for his club who are currently struggling in the English Premier League. Pogba is worth $85 million USD and receives £290,000 weekly. He also had endorsement deals with sportswear manufacturing brand, Adidas. Pogba is known to have several luxury cars which include, Rolls Royce Wraith Black Badge, Chevrolet and Ferrari 812 Superfast.

9. Eden Hazard


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Eden Hazard of Chelsea FC.

Following his high profile move to Real Madrid from EPL side, Chelsea, worth €100,000,000, Eden Hazard signed a 5 year deal with Los Blancos to become the club’s highest-paid signing. The Belgian national football team captain receives £400,000 weekly. He has an endorsement deal with Nike, Topps and Electronics Arts. His net worth is valued at $100 million USD.

8. Andres Iniesta


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Andres Iniesta playing for Japanese club Vissel Kobe in 2019.

Andres Iniesta is Spain’s all-time most decorated footballer who has won a record 35 trophies including the World Cup and the UEFA Champions League and currently plays in Japan for Vissel Kobe, earns $576,923 every week. The former Barcelona skipper has a net worth valued at $120 million USD. He has endorsement deals with Japanese footwear brand, Asics. He also owns a winery named Minuto 116, after the minute he scored in the 2010 World Cup final.

7. Gareth Bale


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Gareth Bale playing for Real Madrid in 2019.

2019 surely has been a tumultuous year for Real Madrid forward, Gareth Bale. The Wales international has had a strained relationship with Real Madrid head coach, Zinedine Zidane, who has shut the striker from his squad. Rumours have emerged that Bale is on the verge of a transfer to various clubs, majorly Chinese Super League clubs, which will make him the latest of many top footballers who have made the move to China. Bale who still plays for Los Blancos receives £350,000 weekly and is worth $125 million. He has various endorsement deals with Adidas, Nissan, Konami and Lucozade. He also has other businesses aside football such as his sports bar and restaurant based in Cardiff, called Elevens.

6. Wayne Rooney


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Wayne Rooney playing for D.C. United in 2019.

In 2018, Wayne Rooney joined the ranks of Premier League stars to cross the Atlantic to feature in one of the fast-rising football leagues in the world. After moving to American Major League Soccer (MLS) football league, Wayne became one of the highest-paid footballers. Currently at D.C. United and set to join Derby County at the beginning of next year, Rooney receives about £250,000. His net worth is valued at $160 million. He has endorsement deals with brands such as Samsung, Coca Cola, EA Sports and Nike.

5. Neymar Jr.


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Neymar Jr presented at Paris Saint-Germain after signing a record-breaking deal of €222m on a move from Spanish side, FC Barcelona.

Neymar Jr has had one of the most eventful years of his career in 2019. In the summer of 2019, Neymar was accused of rape by a Brazilian woman. The accusation shook the world by surprise, but fans were relieved when the case was dismissed as a result of lack of evidence. The Brazilian international also lost the national team captaincy after he was involved in an altercation with an opponent fan in last season’s Coupe de France final against Renee. Neymar receives €707,692 every week and is worth $185 million. He has endorsement deals with MasterCard, Gillette, Electronic Arts, Nike and McDonald’s.

4. Zlatan Ibrahimovic


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Zlatan Ibrahimovic of LA Galaxy

A very controversial footballer, Zlatlan Ibrahimoviccis one of the best footballers in Europe who has left a mark wherever he goes. The Swedish player who plays for LA Galaxy in the Major League Soccer earns $138,000 every week. He has a net worth of $190 million. He has endorsement deals with Nike, Nivea and also advertises Microsoft Xbox and Vitamin Well.

3. Lionel Messi


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Lionel Messi (Forward) for FC Barcelona.

Argentine skipper, Lionel Messi is one of the greatest footballers in history, and probably the best in his time, the Barcelona man has won several trophies and individual laurels which has made him one of the most decorated footballers in the world. Messi receives as much as $646,000 every week. His huge collection of wealth has made him one of the richest soccer players with a $400 million net worth. He has signed endorsement deals with brands such as Adidas, Pepsi, MasterCard and Huawei.

2. Cristiano Ronaldo


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Cristiano Ronaldo (forward) for Juventus F.C.

CR7 as Cristiano Ronaldo is famously known is one of the best footballers in the world. The Portuguese forward has been in an intense rivalry with Argentinian skipper Lionel Messi for the best footballer in the modern age. Ronaldo who plays for Serie A side, Juventus receives $663,000 every week and has a net worth of $450 million. He has sponsorship deals with Nike, Electronic Arts, DAZN and Altice.

1. Faiq Bolkiah


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Faiq Bolkiah playing for Leicester City.

Not known to many, Faiq Bolkiah is the richest footballer in the world. The 20-year-old footballer who originates from oil-rich Brunei plays for Leicester City and is the captain of the Brunei national team. The Buena skipper is the son of the Prince of Brunei, Jefri Bolkiah. The sultan of the oil-rich state, Hassanal Bolkiah, who has a reputation for his extravagant spending is his uncle. Faiq Bolkiah is a member of Bolkiah dynasty estimated to worth about $20 billion USD. He earns about $1000 every week and he is sponsored by Nike according to his Instagram bio.


https://www.reportminds.com/2020/01/top-10-richest-footballers-in-world.html?m=1

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Valverde became the first Barcelona coach to be sacked mid-season since Van Gaal's ouster in 2003. Barcelona has quickly replaced the manager with Quique Setién.

It was reported earlier that Former captain Xavi was approached by the La Liga gaints but he turned down the opportunity, but to remain with his club in Qatar.
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Here are some interesting things you should know about him.

1. He is a Racing Santander Legend: He was a player at Racing Santander for a total of 12 years over two spells. It was at that club he got the nickname "El Maestro" which means The Master. He coached the club in 2001 and helped them to the main division.

2. He started out as a beach player: Yes. Quique didn't start his career as a conventional footballer. He started out playing beach football.

3. He has faced Barcelona 22 times as a player: During that time, Quique won just 5 of those matches. He drew 5. He lost 12. He also managed to score two goals against Barcelona too.

4. He has good relationships with some Barca players: On one of his visits to the Camp Nou, Sergio Busquets gave him a signed shirt. Busquets praised his way of looking at football.



After one of Messi's brilliant display at the Betis Stadium - a performance that earned him a standing ovation - Quique praised Messi as the best in history.

5. Quique is a chess master: They say chess is a game of strategy and tactics. Quique is a master of it. He has played against former World Champions Anatoli Karpov and Gary Kasparov.

Barcelona return to the La Liga this weekend to face Granada.

https://www.reportminds.com/2020/01/check-out-this-amazing-facts-about-new.html?m=1

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Pep Guardiola has claimed that Riyad Mahrez can't get injured because his legs 'have no muscles.'


The Manchester City manager spoke glowingly about the Algerian's recent form - he scored City's opener in the 6-1 thrashing of Aston Villa on Sunday.

In total this season, the 28-year-old has scored seven goals in 18 Premier League appearances this season - yet Guardiola but had a different opinion of why his fitness was at its peak.

'The difference last season and this season is he plays more minutes because the manager is more kind to him,' Guardiola said.

'The level he played last season was good too. He loves to play football.

'You see his legs it is impossible to be injured because he has no muscles. The final third he has something special, always I have the feeling he can score a goal.'


https://www.reportminds.com/2020/01/guardiola-says-mahrez-cannot-get.html?m=1


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Manchester United will travel to face Premier League leaders Liverpool this weekend. The Red Devils will play Jurgen klopp side at the Anfield.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer side have been impressive againa the top sides in the league campaign.

Wins against Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur have seen Red Devils display their fast counter attack of James, Rashford and Martial.

Although, Solskjaer side have been criticised for losing to lesser teams but beating the top teams.

Manchester United have only lost to Arsenal in the first half of the season.

Meanwhile, Liverpool are yet to loose a match so far in the league, with Jurgen klopp named the premier league manager of the month four times so far.

Klopp side have only dropped point against Manchester United in the first leg at Old Trafford.

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MANCHESTER UNITED HEAD TO HEAD AGAINST LIVERPOOL:

Games won: 88
Games drawn: 67
Games lost: 76

Manchester United are currently playing out of the top four, and with Manchester City, the Leicester City and Chelsea in the second and third position respectively.

The question is by many is "can Manchester United hand Liverpool first loss of the season.

Recall that last week saw Reds complete a whole year without losing a single game.

Jurgen Klopp haven won the UEFA Champions League last season, Reds have won the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA World Club Cup.

PLAYERS MISSING

Liverpool midfielder already without Fabinho, Matip, James Milner are expected to miss the game.

While Manchester United are struggling to over the fitness of Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford. Also, Eric Bailley is a long term absentee for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.


The kick off time for the match is Sunday,5:30pm

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Fortuna Dusseldolf goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has finally revealed the reason behind his decis to play for Nigeria.




According to REPORTMINDS Blog, He has decided to represent Nigeria rather than Germany the country of his birth.



Okoye says hes decision is because he knows Coach Gernot Rohr is planning long term.







Okoye made his debut for the Super Eagles in a friendly against Brazil three months ago and was also part of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho. He was then called up by Coach Gernot Rohr for their first match of the 2019-2020 season, a friendly against Ukraine last September and has been part of the Goal keeping squad following the Super Eagles' search for new goalkeepers since Carl Ikeme retired from football over health issues.




In an interview with the Super Eagles Media Team via YouTube, Okoye explained his decision to represent Nigeria : "My opinion and my advice is to follow your heart, you have to feel it, where the love is. I felt the love in Nigeria and I feel like a Naija boy, that's why I chose Nigeria over Germany".

"I felt great after I got my first call-up to the Super Eagles, it was a pleasure. It's a big step for me in my football career.

"With the first call-up I had a bit of problems but after that for the Ukraine game everything was set up and I prepared well.

"I couldn't wait to get to the Super Eagles, everything went well. Thank God,'' Okoye added.


https://www.reportminds.com/2020/01/super-eagles-goalkeeper-maduka-okoye.html?m=1


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According to reports gathered, Manchester United have cancelled their training in the middle East due to the unrest.



Recall that days ago, a Ukrainian aircraft was shut down by Iran's military. And American attacked Iran, killing a top military leader.

This has lead to Manchester United football club has decided to cancel it's mid-season training camp in the middle East.

It has been learnt that Iran has threatened to attack the UAE, Israel and other US allies in the Middle East following the US killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani while the US military has been stationed in the Middle East to quell any Iranian provocation.



"Yeah, if there is one thing that worries me it’s not on the football pitch," Man U coach Ole Gunnaer Solskjaer told reporters ahead of Manchester United's FA clash with Wolves on Wednesday.

"There are other things that will worry me more than football. We were looking at the Middle East but that is definitely not going to happen.

"I am going to give [the players] a few days off. I don't know where they will all scatter around but we will stay in Europe.

"This mid-season break will be very important for everyone and we have five or six games until then.

"We are just going to stick at it and hang in there until then, and get the performances and results and results we hope we are going to get. And get some vitamin D and get ready for the last three months."

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Arsenal Midfielder, Mesut Ozil seems to be happy at the moment with his recent display on games.


Ozil has reacted positively since the announcement of Mikel Arteta as manager.

Recall that former Arsenal captain Arteta replaced Unai Emery.

In an interview with the Sun, Ozil praised Arteta saying the former Everton skipper has returned the north London club back to it's virtue.


'It is basically getting us back to the old Arsenal virtues,' he said, according to the Sun.

'Fighting and having possession, being in control of the game, having the ball all the time.

'These are the things that he is working on with us and you can see it — everyone is smiling, laughing, enjoying their time — it has made us successful.

'I think he is the right man at this club.'




Arteta retired at Arsenal in 2016, and he spent three years as Pep Guardiola's assistant at Manchester City.

And Ozil believes his experiences will serve the club well as he begins his managerial career.

'He can show us everything he has learnt in his long career. He knows exactly what we need,' said Arteta.

'He knows what to say to us, how to give us a positive attitude and how to make us successful.

'I can see he is really hungry but at the same time he is also very down to earth.'


https://www.reportminds.com/2020/01/ozil-gives-differences-between-arteta.html?m=1


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Tottenham have reached agreement for the 18-month loan of Gedson Fernandes from Benfica with an option to make the transfer permanent.


The 21-year-old has been handed the number 30 shirt at Spurs, who will have the option to make his move permanent at the end of the 2020-21 season.

Fernandes had attracted interest from other Premier League clubs, including Spurs' rivals West Ham , but becomes Jose Mourinho's first signing at Tottenham.

It is believed the deal involving Fernandes includes an option for Tottenham to buy the player at the end of the loan for £56million.


Mourinho moved for Fernandes to help boost his midfield options, with Moussa Sissoko facing a lengthy injury layoff, and Christian Eriksen set to depart in the summer.


https://www.reportminds.com/2020/01/jose-mourinho-signs-first-player-for.html

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Quique Setien admitted that he was in his hometown 'walking with cows' before the call came offering him the Barcelona job.


The 61-year-old took training on Tuesday morning before signing a contract until June 2022.

Speaking to the media after signing his contract, Setien said: 'Yesterday, I was walking around my hometown with cows around me and now I'm here at Barcelona managing the best players in the world.


'I want to thank this institution for giving me the chance. Not even in my wildest dreams could I have imagined this. I have to thank the club.

'I'm excited about this challenge and this project. That is the biggest thing I have to transmit to the players. I have to show the players that and normally it's not very complicated for me to transmit that.'

When asked why the decision was made to ditch Valverde mis-season, president Josep Bartomeu said: 'The dynamic in the team could be improved, we are in the next round of the Champions League and the Copa del Rey is getting started and we felt it was a dynamic we could improve.

'We spoke about this many times with Valverde, very openly with him and we have always been very close to Ernesto Valverde with a good relationship and have always spoken about what could be improved.'



Setien shared words with Lionel Messi on the pitch after that match and he will now manage the six-time Ballon d'Or winner.

'To be able to manage the best in the world, and his team-mates - he has great team-mates - I have always spoken to him and others,' the club's new boss said.



'I have always said that the admiration is one things but reality is different. Everyone needs to have their place. Messi is Messi, Busquets is Busquets.'


https://www.reportminds.com/2020/01/quique-setien-reveals-what-he-was-doing.html?m=1

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Following Ernesto Valverde's sacking as Barcelona head coach, star striker Lionel Messi took to social media with a farewell message.


Lionel Messi has taken to social media with a farewell message for former Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde, who was sacked by the LaLiga club on Monday.

Messi praises "top professional" and "top person"
"Thanks for everything, gaffer," Messi wrote on Instagram on Tuesday. "I'm sure everything will go well for you wherever you go because, as well as being a top professional, you're also a top person. Good luck and a big hug."

During Valverde's two and a half seasons in charge, a Barcelona side led by star striker Messi won two LaLiga titles, one Copa del Rey and one Spanish Super Cup, but suffered painful Champions League knockout-stage exits to Roma and Liverpool in 2018 and 2019, respectively.


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Former Inter, Torino, Parma and Galatasaray forward Hakan Sukur confessed he is now an Uber driver.




Recall that the forward was exiled from Turkey.


The 48-year-old featured in the Serie A from 2000 to 2002, scoring nine goals in 44 Serie A appearances.

He took Turkey to third place at the 2002 World Cup.

He dived into politics after retirement and was elected to Parliament, but in 2011 had a bitter falling out with President of Turkey Recep Erdogan.

Hakan Sukur, along with many others, was accused of participating in a failed coup, prompting him to go into exile.

“I have nothing left, Erdogan took everything: my right to liberty, freedom of expression and right to work,” the former player told German newspaper Welt am Sonntag.

“Nobody seems able to explain what my role in this coup was supposed to be. I never did anything illegal, I am not a traitor or a terrorist.

“I might be an enemy this Government, but not the state or the Turkish nation. I love my country. After the split with Erdogan, I started to receive threats. My wife’s shop was attacked, my children were harassed, my father put in prison and all my assets confiscated.

“So I moved to the United States, initially running a café in California, but strange people kept coming into the bar. Now I drive for Uber and I sell books.”


https://www.reportminds.com/2020/01/do-you-remember-turkish-footballer.html?m=1

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AC Milan season could be back on track following the return of Zlatan Ibrahimovic to the San Siro.

The Italian side recruited the forward following thier struggle in the league.

Ibrahimović is widely regarded as one of the best strikers having won 31 trophies in his career. He has scored over 540 career goals, made his second return t9 Italy after he had played for Juventus, Inter and AC Milan during his first spell.





Ibrahimović began his career at Malmö FF in 1999, and signed for Ajax two years later.

Ibrahimović won a number of trophies including four consecutive Ligue 1 titles, and was the top scorer in Ligue 1 for three seasons at Paris Saint-Germain.

In 2016, he joined Manchester United on a free transfer and won the FA Community Shield, Football League Cup and UEFA Europa League in his first season.




Ibrahimović joined American club LA Galaxy in 2018. Two years later, he rejoined Italian club A.C. Milan.

Ibrahimovic has already started his goal scoring fiesta after he scored against Cagliari last week.

Milan are currently 10th on the league following the 2-0 win against Cagliari on Saturday.

"I remember arriving in this same spot many years ago. What matters now is that I'm back and I'm happy," Ibrahimovic told Milan TV in his first interview.

"I've always said this is my home and I'm finally back. I've played for other teams in my years, but finally I'm back and that's all that matters.

Asked if he had a message for the fans, who gathered in their hundreds at the airport to catch a glimpse of the star striker, Ibrahimovic added: "I'm back, finally. I'm eager to see the fans at San Siro, to make the stadium jump with joy again."


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Turkish Super Lig giants Galatasaray could terminate their loan deal with Super Eagles striker, Henry Onyekuru.




Onyekuru completed a move from French Ligue 1 side AS Monaco in a six months deal worth €650,000.


The Nigerian fell sick of malaria and was hospitalized at the Liv Hospital in Istanbul and ruled out of the Yellow-Red team camping in Antalya.





Onyekuru who had passed a medical before joining Galatasaray was said to have got infected with the malaria parasite after been bitten by an Anopheles mosquitoe while spending the yelutide break in Nigeria.



Onyekuru developed flu and common cold and was given medication by club doctors. But further test at Liv Hospital confirmed malaria parasite positive.

Our source, TurkishFootballNews informed, Galatasaray considers to terminate loan contract with #HenryOnyekuru who will not be able 2-3 weeks due of malaria sickness.





Recall the 22-year-old helped the Istanbul side to win the Turkish Super Lig in 2018, scoring 14 goals and provided 31 assists in 31 Super League matches.


https://www.reportminds.com/2020/01/galatasaray-terminates-onyekuru-loan.html?m=1

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