It has become a trend these days that managers are praising their opponents in one way or another; yes we are talking about a new and unexpected growing trend especially in Premier League where media bytes are intentionally being passed just before an important showdown between two favorites of the title. Jose Mourinho, the over the sky Chelsea manager who is proving his comeback a success for The Blues, has predicted City as the new League winner; and guess what; Chelsea is about to meet Manchester City on coming Sunday. Actually, it has nothing to do who will win the English topflight this year, but how you win the psychological battle ahead of your playoff with your opponents and 50-year-old Portuguese is the master of war of the words. Upcoming mega showdown between two top contenders of the title is going to be one of the highly anticipated games of the season and fans of both clubs are eagerly waiting to see how these masters respond to a professional attack. If we look at … [Read more...]
Jose satisfies with performance in Champions League
Chelsea has surely become more promising ever since their former Jose Mourinho has joined them, and this visible change continues on their European tour as well. Though, their start was not so appealing, but they somehow manage to come back in form and topped the Group E which also ensures they will qualify for the knockout stage – something that looked to be a distanced dream initially. How confident they are growing is obvious with their commanding 3-0 victory over Schalke in the Champions league. Jose admires his team’s confident comeback after a dismissible 2-1 loss to Basel at Stamford Bridge which had sunned their chances to advance to second stage, but now, 50-year-old Portuguese is jubilant by looking Blues run in EPL as well in CL. How he could do that? Or what the magic words he used to rejuvenate his team? Actually, he did nothing but shown the real picture to teammates and asked them how we should reverse the things. He revealed the cult words he said to his team after … [Read more...]
Chelsea to receive a £18m compensation for Adrian Mutu’s disputed move to Italy
Soccer fraternity is known for its fighting spirit where each of the notable clubs tries to defend every single dollar it is asked to pay to someone. This is something being happened with two Italian clubs Juventus and Livorno who signed disputed player Adrian Mutu back in 2005 after he failed to pass a drug test in England. Chelsea, the original signee of the forward, filed a claim and demanded compensation from Italian clubs who later signed Mutu, and finally rewarded a reimbursement with interest. But, both clubs moved to FIFA's Dispute Resolution Chamber and asked to waive off the sanction issued against them. FIFA has now ruled out their appeal and sustained the earlier judgment, which means, they will have to now €17.7million plus interest in compensation. However, this is not the final judgment as both clubs have decided to move to Court of Arbitration to seek a relief. Mutu, the controversial striker who now plays for Ajaccio in French Ligue 1, moved to The Blues from Parma … [Read more...]
Chelsea can win European title: Mourinho
Before beginning their campaign for the Champions League, Chelsea newly appointed manager Mourinho has expressed his confidence to win the title for the third time after triumphing it playing for Porto and Inter Milan. No one has a doubt over his ability to surprise everyone, as he has done it on two occasions in the past. Despite expecting his team to be a winner this season, he has no obsession for the European silverware or for his new side, yet he wants to take this trophy to North London this season. However, as far his spell with Blues is concerned, he has taken them to semifinals during his last spell at Stamford Bridge, and this time; he has another chance to improve his record on European front. He also expressed his desire to make his new side successful not only in England but in continental competition as well. This could also be his strategic statement to put a pressure before they begin their CL campaign against Basel on Wednesday. What he said before their first CL … [Read more...]
Frank Lampard is confirmed to play in Tuesday Ukraine tie
The thirty five year old legendry Chelsea midfielder is going to join 100 caps club for his nation when he features in the crucial world cup qualifier with Ukraine on Tuesday. Earlier, his selection was doubtful, but Roy Hodgson finally made it sure he will earn his much deserving centennial cap for England. Lampard first made his debut back in 1999 against Belgium under the mentorship of previous English boss Kevin Keegan and has since played 29 matches for his country that includes leading the squad for five times. Though, England is on top in its world cup qualifier group, but if it losses to Ukraine, they will be overtaken by The Yellow-Blues and then Steven Gerrard’s army will have to fight for a survival in Brazil World Cup. Looking at both the teams, Ukraine surely has an upper hand, yet Hodgson is confident to show their best by using almost the same team that defeated Moldova by 4-, however, there is one confirmed change at the moment: midfielder James Milner is replacing … [Read more...]
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