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  • Osimhen’s likely destination next season revealed

    Osimhen’s likely destination next season revealed

    Super Eagles and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has reportedly told his closest friends where he will be playing his football next season.

    However, the striker’s body movement already shows that he could be headed to the English Premier League.

    It would be recalled that the Nigeria international has been linked with a move to Chelsea, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain.

    Osimhen signed a new contract last December which includes a hefty release clause.

    According to Calciomercato.com, the striker has already set up the foundations of a transfer in the summer, having tasked his agent Roberto Calenda with securing a high-profile move away from Napoli.

    The 25-year-old has shined in Serie A this season despite the chaos at Napoli.

    He has scored 11 goals and provided three assists in 18 league appearances for the Partenopei.

  • EPL: Todd Boehly to leave position as Chelsea chairman in 2027

    EPL: Todd Boehly to leave position as Chelsea chairman in 2027

    Todd Boehly’s time as the owner of Chelsea will be over in 2027 according to reports by Mail Sport.

    This was made known in an extraordinary agreement between the club’s American co-owners.

    The chairmanship of the club can be passed between themselves every five years.

    It is understood that will happen when the first opportunity arises at the end of the 2026/2027 season.

    Under the terms of the group’s takeover, Boehly is thought to have “gone first” despite holding a minority stake.

    Clearlake Capital, the private equity firm managed by fellow owners Behdad Eghbali and Jose Feliciano, have a 61.5% share in the club’s holding company while Boehly has an equal split of the remaining 38.5% with Hansjorg Wyss and Mark Walter.

    However, the option to choose the first chairman is thought to have been connected to the terms of the 2022 sale agreement which state that Boehly’s group would be liable to pay any first losses in the event of a realisation or a sale.

  • EPL: Chelsea, Manchester City could be expelled from Premier League if….

    EPL: Chelsea, Manchester City could be expelled from Premier League if….

    Chelsea and Manchester City could be expelled from the Premier League if they are found guilty of breaching Financial Fair Play, FFP.

    Recall that Everton and Nottingham Forest are currently serving punishment in form of point reduction after an independent commission decided to deduct four points over their own breaches of its Profit and Sustainability rules.

    Everton had thier 10 points reduction reduced to six after they filed an appeal.

    Forest are accused of exceeding their PSR threshold by up to £34.5million in the pertinent period.

    The points deduction has seen Nuno Espirito Santo’s men drop into 18th in the relegation zone on 21 points.

    Manchester City are awaiting the outcome of 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League at the start of last year, with a trial date set by bosses but yet to be officially confirmed.

    Chelsea are yet to be charged, but there have been fears that the club could soon be punished, after spending more than £1 billion since being taken over by Todd Boehly in May 2022.

    The UK Sun reports that there has been a warning from three men in the commission who meted out the punishment to Forest, which could spell trouble for Man City and Chelsea.

    Robert Glancy KC, Mark Hovell and Steve Holt wrote how unlimited sanctions ranged “from a warning through to expulsion from the Premier League”.

    In their 52-page document, they added: “Where a PSR breach is “minor”, then it will be for other Commissions to determine if any points deduction is necessary, appropriate or proportionate.

    “But if the breach is properly described as “major” then it may be the case that even a very severe sanction such as expulsion is more appropriate.”

  • FA Cup: Chelsea to battle Manchester City, United, Coventry face off in Wembley showdown

    FA Cup: Chelsea to battle Manchester City, United, Coventry face off in Wembley showdown

    The 2023/24 FA Cup semi -final draw was conducted on Sunday evening immediately after Manchester United Liverpool semi-final tie at Old Trafford.

    Manchester United defeated Liverpool 4-3 to reach the tournament’s last four.

    When it seemed the game was heading to penalty shoot-out, Young star, Amad Diallo finished off a counter-attack in the last minute of extra time to ensure the Red Devils progress to the last four.

    According to the semi-final draws, Manchester United will face Championship side Coventry city, while Chelsea have been pitched against holders Manchester City.

    All semi-final matches will be played at Wembley stadium on April 20, 2024.

    The winner of the FA Cup will represent England on the continental stage.

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    Manchester United vs Coventry City

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  • Chelsea midfielder, Lesley Ugochukwu visits family in Nigeria

    Chelsea midfielder, Lesley Ugochukwu visits family in Nigeria

    19 Year old Nigerian born Chelsea midfielder, Lesley Ugochukwu is currently in Nigeria to see his family.

    The defensive midfielder,  shared pictures of his visit on social media on Wednesday.

    Ugochukwu, who  was born in France in 2005  is of Nigerian descent but holds dual nationality, Nigeria and France.

    The defensive midfielder is the nephew of former Super Eagles defender, Apam Onyekachi.

    Ugochukwu has played for France at U-18, U-19 and U-21 level.

    TheNewsGuru.com TNG reports that he  joined Chelsea last summer from Ligue 1 club, Stade Rennes, and he’s gone on to play in the defensive Midfield position for the Blues on many occasions this season.

  • Pochettino on Newcastle win: This is a different Chelsea

    Pochettino on Newcastle win: This is a different Chelsea

    Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino admits his team were under pressure on Monday night.

    The Blues came away with a battling 3-2 win against Newcastle United in the Premier League.

    While the result still keeps them in 11th place, Pochettino knows they can use it as a springboard to move up the table before the season concludes.

    Post-game, he stated: “I think we need to understand we are in Chelsea and of course when you are in a project that is completely different, some people can be confused. When people don’t want to listen, it is difficult, but we are trying to explain that we are in a different Chelsea, building something different and of course it is going to be tough.

    “It’s about believing, even when it is in a tough situation, a tough circumstance, like when we were playing in the final for 120 minutes, after three days we play in the FA Cup and then against Brentford. In six days we play three very tough games and with all of the circumstances, nearly with the same team and the players were really tired.

    “If that means we are a disaster, okay, but the most important thing is that it is not affecting us, it is not affecting the team. The team knew what they needed to do and we kept believing. I think win the game today, it is important for us and our fans to be a little bit more calm. If we don’t win next game then it is going to be again a problem, but that is Chelsea and the most important thing is to try and translate the reality.

    “I don’t want again to explain the situation but some problems don’t exist. The problem is that the team needs to be more mature, the team needs to be more together. Today the defensive line played together for the first time – Malo Gusto, Axel Disasi, Trevoh Chalobah and Marc Cucurella. They were good, yes, but we made some mistakes because of this situation that they didn’t play together before.

    “But that is not an excuse. That is a fact, that is a reality. The most important thing is to keep moving because we are not going to give up, be strong, and we all agree the fans are right to complain, of course, but we have no right to give up and say we don’t believe. No, no, no, it’s to show the character and to live with this type of situation and keep moving.

    “Today was great to show the players fighting, performing, okay not maybe great, but yes of course caring about the team and in the end beating a team that last season was fighting for the Premier League, the top four and fighting in the Champions League. And this season have good players, it’s not easy, Newcastle are a very good team. Good credit to the team and to everyone.”

  • Jose Mourinho takes swipe at former club

    Jose Mourinho takes swipe at former club

    Jose Mourinho has taken a swipe at former club Chelsea.

    The Portuguese has been in Saudi Arabia for the local Grand Prix this weekend.

    He bumped into a Chelsea fan while attending and was asked about returning to Stamford Bridge for a third spell in charge.

    The fan said: “Hello Jose, Chelsea fans love you very much from all over the world hope you return to Chelsea.”

    The Sun says in response, Mourinho said: “Thank you my friend, but Chelsea is not the Chelsea we know.”

  • Boo me, not Chelsea players – Pochettino tells fans

    Boo me, not Chelsea players – Pochettino tells fans

    Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has told fans if they must boo, then boo him and not the players.

    Chelsea were again barracked by the away support during Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Brentford.

    Asked about a message for frustrated fans, Pochettino said: “Yes, and if they want to listen, perfect. If not, what can I do? They’ll keep booing. I’m giving my best to this team.

    “But we cannot blame the fans. My message is: Okay, they need to show their frustration – through who? I prefer to me rather than to the team. I prefer that, I am strong. I am sure that in time we will change the perception.

    “I don’t want the fans trying to blame the players. Players need to feel backed by the fans and, to be honest, I prefer that I get the blame and let the players be free on the pitch. I don’t care. I am strong, I am 52 now.

    “The players deserve credit and support from our fans. If someone needs to get the blame, that is no problem. That is why I am the coach.”

    He added: “I think we need to put it in context. Even if sometimes people do not listen, it is our third game in six days, with Leeds and Brentford always having the advantage of a few days more to prepare for the game against us. When you are a little bit short in the squad like we are with some players recovering, it’s always difficult.

    “We are going to fight for our place and for our position.”

  • EPL: Disasi rescues point for struggling Chelsea

    EPL: Disasi rescues point for struggling Chelsea

    Axel Disasi scored a late header to rescue a point for Chelsea at Brentford in the Premier League.

    Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken gave away a cheap corner and his side were punished as Disasi rose to head in Cole Palmer’s cross with seven minutes remaining.

    Yoane Wissa scored a sensational acrobatic volley to put Brentford 2-1 in front, but they could not hold on for the three points.

    Sergio Reguilon’s cross into the box was headed away before Frank Onyeka flicked the ball up and Wissa contorted his body to finish superbly.

    Nicolas Jackson had earlier opened the scoring for the away side in the first half before Mads Roerslev equalised soon after the break.

    BBC

  • I’m trying to get Osimhen to Chelsea – Mikel

    I’m trying to get Osimhen to Chelsea – Mikel

    Former Nigeria international John Obi Mikel admits he’s working on Napoli striker Victor Osimhen about joining Chelsea.

    Obi Mikel says former club Chelsea need a striker like Osimhen.

    Speaking to journalist Ben Jacobs at Web Summit Qatar, he said: “I’m still his ‘agent’. I’m trying to get him to Chelsea so I’ve got 20 per cent of that deal, let’s hope it works out. I think there is a genuine interest from both. He loves the club and wants to come to the club, obviously following in my footsteps as a Nigerian player to play for Chelsea, like Victor Moses and Celestine Babayaro.

    “He’s looked at London as well as a fantastic city, instead of going to Liverpool. But he also has interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, but I’m still pushing and sending him messages. I hope he comes to the club because he will bring so much.

    “Anyone who watched the [Carabao Cup] final [vs Liverpool] on Sunday will see one thing we lack is goals. We need a striker who will score goals and that is what Victor will give you. He’s not the most skilful player, but he guarantees goals. If he could get us 20 or 25 goals per season. That is what Erling Haaland does and that’s why he is one of the best.

    “He’s not there for link-ups and all that, get the ball in the box and he will finish and that is something that I think Osimhen will definitely give us. So let’s hope it works out and he comes to Chelsea and becomes a legend.

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