FOOTBALL: Ben Chilwell names ‘brilliant’ player in Chelsea squad after Man City win

 

Chelsea left-back, Ben Chilwell, has identified teammate, Reece James, as the ‘brilliant’ player following the Blues’ 2-1 win over Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday. https://entertainmentmax47533523.wordpress.com/blog/

Marcos Alonso’s late goal gave Thomas Tuchel’s side all three points against Man City at Etihad.

Hakim Ziyech had cancelled Raheem Sterling’s opener for Pep Guardiola’s men against Chelsea.

But Chilwell, who was rested on Saturday, still took time to recognise the influential display of James.

He wrote on Twitter: “Thought this guy was brilliant tonight Reece James!”

The victory against Man City means Chelsea are now in the third position on the Premier League table with 64 points from 35 matches.

Chelsea’s next match is against Arsenal on Wednesday.

FOOTBALL: EPL.Kroenke reveals his plans for Arteta after poor season

 

Arsenal owner, Stan Kroenke, is planning to back manager Mikel Arteta seriously in the summer market.

The American billionaire will not sack the under-fire Spaniard despite the Gunners’ disastrous season. https://entertainmentmax47533523.wordpress.com/blog/

Instead, Kroenke will sanction a free-spending summer transfer window, according to the UK Sun.

Arsenal crashed out of the Europa League at the semi-final stage to Villarreal.

Arteta’s men are now unlikely to qualify for any European football next season, as they currently sit in ninth place in the Premier League.

Fans have begun calling for the coach’s head, but Kroenke doesn’t agree, and is convinced that the former midfielder is the right man to lead the club forward.

It is claimed that at least two or three big-name players will arrive at the Emirates this summer, as Kroenke looks to improve Arteta’s squad ahead of the 2021/2022 season.

FOOTBALL: LaLiga. Zidane announces Real Madrid’s squad to face Sevilla

 

Real Madrid’s squad to face Sevilla in the LaLiga on Sunday has been released.

Real Madrid boss, Zinedine Zidane, has named 20 players to tackle Sevilla at the Alfredo Di Stéfano in a post via the club’s website on Saturday.

Real Madrid head to the game following a 2-0 defeat against Chelsea in the Champions League semi-final second-leg tie last Wednesday.

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Zidane’s side are currently in the second position on the LaLiga table with 74 points from 34 games.

Below is Real Madrid’s squad against Sevilla:

Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Altube.

Defenders: E. Militão, Nacho, Marcelo, Odriozola and Miguel.

Midfielders: Kroos, Modrić, Casemiro, Valverde, Isco and Blanco.

Forwards: Hazard, Benzema, Asensio, Vini Jr., Mariano and Rodrygo.

The kick-off time for Real Madrid vs Sevilla is 8 pm.

FOOTBALL: Neymar reacts after extending his contract with PSG

Brazi international, Neymar, has expressed joy after committing his future to Paris Saint-Germain by extending his contract until 2025.

Neymar joined the Ligue 1 champions from Barcelona on a 5-year deal at a world record cost of 222 million euros in August 2017. https://entertainmentmax47533523.wordpress.com/blog/

The 29-year-old had been linked with a return to Barcelona, but he has now firmly committed to PSG, who announced his new contract on Saturday.

Neymar’s new terms, according to media reports in Paris, will see him earn 30 million euros every season in the French capital.

“I am very happy, very happy to be extending my contract with Paris until 2025,” Neymar told the club’s website after signing the deal.

“The truth is that I am very happy to be staying here for four more years, to be a part of the club’s project, to try and win titles, to try and achieve our biggest dream which is the Champions League.

“I have changed a lot. I have learned a lot.

“Things have happened that should not have happened. We had fights, a few sad times, but overall the evolution has been very positive.

“I am happy, I’m proud to be part of the history of Paris Saint-Germain. I think I’ve improved as a person, as a human being, and as a player too.

“So, I’m very happy to be extending my contract, to be part of the history of Paris and I hope to put many more trophies on the shelf for Paris Saint-Germain.

“Of course, my goal when I came to Paris Saint-Germain was to help get Paris Saint-Germain to the top, among the very best, and we are getting close.

“We are gaining more and more experience to help us negotiate these types of games, to know how to play in the Champions League.

“And Paris is on the right track, we are getting closer and closer to the taste of winning the Champions League. I’m sure we can do it.”

FOOTBALL: Lopetegui names right manager to coach Real Madrid after Champions League exit

 

Sevilla manager, Julen Lopetegui, has said that Zinedine Zidane is the right manager to coach Real Madrid following their Champions League exit last Wednesday.  https://entertainmentmax47533523.wordpress.com/blog/

Zidane suffered huge criticism from fans after Chelsea eliminated Real Madrid from the Champions League, following Timo Werner and Mason Mount’s goals.

However, Lopetegui, who replaced Zidane as Real Madrid head coach in 2018, believes there is no room for critics to doubt the Frenchman’s ability.

“I don’t have much to say [about the criticisms of Zidane],” said Lopetegui in his pre-match press conference ahead of Real Madrid’s LaLiga clash with Sevilla on Sunday.

“Zidane’s work speaks for itself, there’s no room for doubting his ability.

“He’s the ideal coach for where he is.”

 

FOOTBALL: UCL.Zidane finally reacts to Hazard laughing after Chelsea eliminated Real Madrid

 

Real Madrid boss, Zinedine Zidane, has reacted to forward Eden Hazard’s laughing following their Champions League semi-final second-leg 2-0 defeat against Chelsea last Wednesday.

Hazard struggled to make an impact against his former club and then angered those connected with Real Madrid after television cameras caught him laughing with Kurt Zouma just minutes after the full-time whistle at Stamford Bridge. https://entertainmentmax47533523.wordpress.com/blog/

Reacting, Zidane said that Hazard apologized to Real Madrid players for laughing and joking after their Champions League defeat to Chelsea, adding that it was not his intention to hurt anyone.

“Hazard knows what he has to do on the pitch, and he is going to do it, we spoke the other day after the game to say that he apologized for the reaction, with me, with the club, with the players,” Zidane said at his pre-match press conference ahead of Real Madrid’s LaLiga clash with Sevilla on Sunday.

“It’s over and we have to focus. In football, that is most important for us and the end of the season.

“He has apologized for the other day and has done well, it was not his intention to hurt anyone, and he said so.

“He is a Real Madrid player and he will compete for Real Madrid.

“All the players reach the heart of Real Madrid, it is true that at the moment, it has not been possible to see the Hazard that people want to see but I think he will take it forward.

“It is a complicated moment because of everything that has happened, but he has a contract and he wants to succeed here. I hope that soon he will show what he is as a player.”

FOOBALL: Man City vs Chelsea: Guardiola reacts to Aguero’s penalty miss at Etihad

 

Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has reacted to Sergio Aguero’s shocking penalty miss during Manchester City’s 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at the Etihad on Saturday.

Man City took the lead through Raheem Sterling in the first half and Aguero shockingly missed the opportunity to give the home side a 2-0 lead before the half time whistle. https://entertainmentmax47533523.wordpress.com/blog/

The Argentine attempted a Panenka penalty but the chipped effort lacked conviction and was comfortably saved by Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.

Chelsea came back very strong in the second, putting up an impressive display that gave them 2 goals from Hakim Ziyech and Marcos Alonso.

With the win, the Blues delayed Manchester City’s Premier League title celebrations and also gave the west London outfit a psychological advantage ahead of the Champions League final on May 29.

Asked about Aguero’s penalty, Guardiola said: “It’s his decision. The taker makes his decision. He decided to take it his way, I’ve nothing to add.”

Speaking on the 2-1 defeat, Guardiola added: “It was a tight game, but in general we played really good. We missed our chance in the last minute of the first half with the penalty.

“They are a top side and we were playing better. We were in a good position but in the end they scored.”