Joe Cole reveals Chelsea snubbed a move for Sergio Aguero before he joined Manchester City because of his SHAPE… as Joleon Lescott admits he did not expect his former team-mate to become the player he has when he arrived a decade ago Cole revealed the Blues turned down the chance to sign the Argentine in 2009 … Read more
Oscar wishing for Timo Werner to be Chelsea’s hero in Champions League final by netting the ‘decisive’ goal… as ex-Blues midfielder predicts ‘a lot of suffering’ for his old side in Porto (but says they WILL win the trophy!) Oscar say Timo Werner is playing well despite the criticism he has faced The 25-year-old has … Read more
Champions League final LIVE: Manchester City and Chelsea face off in an all-English affair for the biggest prize in club football as Pep Guardiola and Thomas Tuchel look to create history… follow all the build-up to the showdown in Porto By Dan Davis For Mailonline and Dan Ripley for MailOnline Published: 12:00 BST, 29 May … Read more
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho insists his side are ‘ready for everything’ against Manchester City in Champions League final tonight… with Italian revealing Thomas Tuchel’s players are fully ‘prepared’ should it go to penalties Chelsea face Manchester City in the Champions League final this evening City are aiming for their first Champions League title and the Blues … Read more
N’Golo Kante is ‘looking good’ and Edouard Mendy has made a ‘huge improvement’, reveals Thomas Tuchel in a massive double injury Chelsea boost for Champions League final against Manchester City as the squad fly to Porto for Saturday’s showpiece Chelsea flew to Porto on Thursday ahead of Saturday’s Champions League final Midfielder N’Golo Kante suffered … Read more
MARK CLATTENBURG: I couldn’t sleep before I refereed the 2016 Champions League final… I’ve never experienced so much torment before a game. On a big occasion like this, you have to rely on adrenalin Being chosen to officiate the Champions League final is the ultimate honour But I’ve never experienced so much torment before Real … Read more
Manchester City suffer Ilkay Gundogan injury scare on the eve of Champions League final against Chelsea… midfielder limps out of training with thigh injury after taking a heavy blow from Fernandinho Gundogan suffered the injury during an open training session on Friday He appeared to take a bang on the thigh during a challenge with … Read more
Pep Guardiola tells his Manchester City stars its ‘normal’ to feel anxious and nervous ahead of the Champions League final… and insists he won’t insist on extra team meetings as the match gets nearer By Jack Gaughan for MailOnline Published: 15:33 BST, 28 May 2021 | Updated: 15:52 BST, 28 May 2021 Pep Guardiola has … Read more
If Fernandinho lifts the Champions League on Saturday night, he’ll forever be remembered as a legendary Manchester City captain, up there with the likes of Tony Book, Vincent Kompany, Mike Doyle and Richard Dunne. But arguably the most intriguing skipper in the club’s history was John Crossan, the cult figure handpicked by Joe Mercer and … Read more
Zinedine Zidane ‘has NO interest in a break from management after leaving Real Madrid… and wants to be back in the dugout as soon as possible’ with Juventus, Inter and PSG on the radar Zinedine Zidane wants to find another management job as soon as possible The Frenchman, 48, walked out on Real Madrid after … Read more
Mauricio Pochettino has clashed with PSG chief Leonardo and his unhappiness at a lack of control hasn’t gone unnoticed at Spurs… but it’s bold for Daniel Levy to attempt a reunion after they parted on poor terms and an illogical move for the Argentine Speculation is mounting regarding a shock Mauricio Pochettino return to Spurs … Read more
Huge pressure is building on UEFA to scrap unpopular changes to the Champions League that would guarantee qualification places for Europe’s most powerful clubs. And the debate over how many matches will be played in the reformed competition is also still up for grabs, according to the president of LaLiga, Javier Tebas. Tebas is well … Read more
Barcelona are still confident of tying Lionel Messi down to a fresh contract despite UEFA’s threat of a Champions League ban over the Super League debacle… with Argentine expected to sign new terms after the Copa America Barcelona believe a Champions League ban will not change Lionel Messi’s mind Messi is currently in Argentina preparing … Read more