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Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has opened up over his regret at buying the Blues in 2003. The Russian oligarch took over from Ken Bates before transforming the club, with his investment reaping 16 major honours in 17 years. But Abramovich, speaking to Forbes in a rare interview, has suggested he might not have bought Chelsea […]
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Thomas Tuchel has told Scotland to pick Billy Gilmour for the summer’s European Championships, despite his lack of game time at Chelsea. Chelsea boss Tuchel revealed he made the decision not to let Gilmour head out on loan in January. Scotland Under-21 midfielder Gilmour broke through in style under Frank Lampard last season at Chelsea, […]
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Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has urged his team to take their ‘FA Cup quality’ into the Premier League. They reached the semi-finals of the cup competition on Saturday with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Bournemouth. Moussa Djenepo opened the scoring with a nice finish after being set up by Nathan Redmond. FEATURE: Ranking the quarter-finalists’ […]
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Nathan Redmond shone as Southampton secured their place at Wembley and prevented neighbours Bournemouth from reaching their first ever FA Cup semi-final. Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men parked their Premier League problems as this competition once again provided a welcome distraction and shot in the arm for Southampton. Redmond starred in the clash of the south coast […]
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Former England man Danny Mills thinks Spurs’ Europa League exit could harm their chances of signing Gareth Bale permanently. The North London side crashed out of the competition with a shock 3-0 loss at the hands of Dinamo Zagreb. Mislav Orsic scored an impressive hat-trick in the second leg to hand Spurs’ hopes of a […]
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Liverpool have been scouring Europe for a Gini Wijnaldum replacement, with Sheffield United’s Sander Berge the latest name in the frame. Central midfielder Wijnaldum looks destined to leave Anfield in the summer after letting his contract run down. But despite the Blades all but guaranteed Championship football next season, Berge won’t come on the cheap. […]
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Leeds are mourning all-time great Peter Lorimer following his death at the age of 74. The Elland Road club’s record goalscorer and former Scotland international died on Saturday after a long illness. A statement issued on Leeds’ official website said: “It is with great sadness, Leeds United has learned of the passing of club legend […]
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Manchester United defender Eric Bailly is set to turn down a 12-month contract extension after his omission from the squad in Thursday’s 1-0 Europa League triumph over AC Milan, according to reports. Bailly, 26, is thought to have been left incensed with the decision from manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, leading him to reconsider his future […]
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Thomas Tuchel believes Tammy Abraham knows his only route into England’s European Championship squad is to regain top form with Chelsea. The Blues’ new boss admitted Abraham is more focused on forcing his way back into Chelsea’s starting line-up than his England situation. Abraham has battled on-and-off ankle problems for weeks, but was back in […]
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Jose Mourinho has challenged his Tottenham team to show him the qualities that have been missing in the last two matches when they head to Aston Villa. Spurs’ season has unravelled in the last seven days as a north London derby defeat to Arsenal, which significantly hurt their top-four chances in the Premier League, was […]
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