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Might Chelsea rue decision to overlook Badiashile for Champions League squad?

by Sam McGuire at Monday, Feb 6 2023 16:24
Might Chelsea rue decision to overlook Badiashile for Champions League squad? Chelsea had some tough decisions to make following their £300m spending spree last month. The Blues added eight new players to their ranks but, per UEFA rules, could only register three of these signings in their Champions League squad. Graham Potter and his staff made the decision to name Myk...
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Jorginho signing could prove astute business for title favourites Arsenal

by Sam McGuire at Tuesday, Jan 31 2023 11:47
Jorginho signing could prove astute business for title favourites Arsenal Come on then, who had Jorginho to Arsenal, on deadline day, on their transfer bingo card? The Gunners had focused their efforts on prying Moises Caicedo away from Brighton, but the move for the Chelsea playmaker suggests they have admitted defeat, for now at least. On paper, it does seem like an odd...
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Mudryk's Anfield cameo offers Chelsea fans glimpse of his talent

by Sam McGuire at Monday, Jan 23 2023 15:27
Mudryk's Anfield cameo offers Chelsea fans glimpse of his talent Mykhailo Mudryk replaced Lewis Hall after 55 minutes during Chelsea’s game against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday. As the match clock ticked towards the 64th minute, it was clear why the Blues had parted with an initial £62m to hijack Arsenal’s move for the Ukrainian. It took the...
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Keita the midfielder that promised so much yet failed at Liverpool

by Sam McGuire at Monday, Jan 16 2023 13:30
Keita the midfielder that promised so much yet failed at Liverpool The big reveal in Game of Thrones that Jon Snow was the Prince That Was Promised ultimately meant nothing in the grand scheme of things. Before anyone accuses me of ruining the show, the final episode aired in 2019. We’re now in 2023, if you had any interest in watching it, you would’ve ...
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Rashford back to his brilliant best amidst rumours surrounding Man United future

by Sam McGuire at Monday, Jan 9 2023 14:37
Rashford back to his brilliant best amidst rumours surrounding Man United future Marcus Rashford is back to his brilliant best. The Manchester United forward was the difference-maker in the FA Cup win over Everton on Friday as he extended his run of goals to five in his last five appearances for the Red Devils.Rashford assisted Antony for the opener, put the cross in that was co...
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Why Arsenal should consider signing Felix as short-term cover for Jesus

by Sam McGuire at Tuesday, Jan 3 2023 15:40
Why Arsenal should consider signing Felix as short-term cover for Jesus It wasn’t that long ago that Joao Felix was the most sought-after youngster in world football.Having burst onto the scene with Benfica during the 2018/19 campaign, the Portuguese youngster scored 20 times across all competitions, catching the eye of every elite European club in the process. It...
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Why Liverpool trumped Man Utd to the signing of Gakpo

by Sam McGuire at Thursday, Dec 29 2022 09:24
Why Liverpool trumped Man Utd to the signing of Gakpo There was a sense of deja-vu for Liverpool fans following their 3-1 win over Aston Villa on Boxing Day. Not long after the final whistle, reports emerged claiming the Reds had made their move for long-term transfer target Cody Gakpo. PSV then released a statement in which they said a deal had been s...
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Highlighting Emi Martinez's importance in Argentina's World Cup triumph

by Sam McGuire at Tuesday, Dec 20 2022 09:25
Highlighting Emi Martinez's importance in Argentina's World Cup triumph The World Cup final delivered.It had everything. It pitted Lionel Messi against club teammate Kylian Mbappe. It had goals, drama and the outcome that most people wanted - an Argentina win.While the headlines will be dominated by Messi completing football and Mbappe becoming only the second player ev...
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How Saka used the World Cup to establish his standing for England

by Sam McGuire at Monday, Dec 12 2022 17:05
How Saka used the World Cup to establish his standing for England Few players manage to steal the spotlight off of Kylian Mbappe, but Bukayo Saka did just that in England’s World Cup quarter-final clash with France. Ahead of the game, all of the focus was on how Gareth Southgate's side would stop Mbappe from adding to the five goals he had already notched in...
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Teenager Bellingham proving the driving force behind England's World Cup run

by Sam McGuire at Monday, Dec 5 2022 11:40
Teenager Bellingham proving the driving force behind England's World Cup run Everyone knew of Kylian Mbappe prior to the 2018 World Cup. A year earlier, he had moved from Monaco to Paris Saint-Germain in a deal expected to be worth in the region of £160m. Yet his performances in Russia changed how the entire world viewed him. Despite being just 19 at the time, he was n...
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