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Napoli lash out at ‘dated, dumb and vulgar’ Danny Welbeck article

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 1 2014

Serie A side Napoli have released an open letter to the Guardian newspaper, with the Italian side furious about an article concerning speculation linking Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck with…

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Pep Guardiola’s Philosophy is More than Tactics

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 1 2014

Sweeping conclusions and hyperbole are a natural part of football. Every month, week, day and minute there is another club in crisis, another manager on the verge of getting sacked,…

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Chelsea’s horror week worsens as coach is slapped with six-match ban

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 1 2014

Chelsea assistant manager Rui Faria has been handed a six-match stadium ban and a £30,000 fine for his violent protestations towards match officials during the Blues’ 2-1 home defeat to…

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Tottenham midfielder agrees to join Chelsea

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 1 2014

If the latest reports from Brazil are to be believed, in an astonishing turn of events, Chelsea are to land Tottenham’s Brazilian midfielder Paulinho in the summer. BREAKING – ‘Lancenet!’…

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Manchester United: Louis van Gaal in and Rooney out?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 1 2014

After a season of turmoil for Manchester United fans under David Moyes, it could be a that an uncomfortable summer is on the way amid reports that Wayne Rooney would…

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Manchester United set to miss out on Dutch midfield maestro

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 1 2014

Manchester United target Kevin Strootman is set to extend his stay at Roma beyond the summer despite long term interest from Premier League giants Manchester United according to reports. Strootman’s…

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Chelsea ready to bid £40m for Real Madrid striker

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 1 2014

Chelsea are ready to bid £40m for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema in the summer according to reports in Guardian. Chelsea’s search for an effective centre forward is well documented by…

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Chelsea 1-3 Atletico Madrid: Mourinho has no defence as the Blue wall crumbles

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 1 2014

Jose Mourinho was unusually quiet on the touchline tonight. Even when his beloved Chelsea are comfortably winning, the Portuguese manages to hop, jump and squeal his way into the limelight….

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VIDEO: Was Chelsea’s last semi-final goal the most dramatic of all time?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 30 2014

With the second leg of Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid just around the corner, we thought it might be fun to highlight the last goal the Blues scored at this stage…

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Does Marouane Fellaini have a future at Manchester United?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 30 2014

As Manchester United look to wash their hands of David Moyes’ ‘legacy’ for good, the bloodied stains of a torturous 10 month reign will remain impossible to scrub away the…

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Mourinho: Chelsea deserved Champions League win

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 30 2014

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has reflected on the club’s historic achievements in the Champions League over the past decade, ahead of the Blues’ second leg semi-final clash against Atletico Madrid at…

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Groundhog day for Guardiola as Real Madrid dismantle Bayern Munich

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 30 2014

Finally, at long last, the Madridista’s can dare to believe. The last time Real Madrid were in the final of the Champions League they went on to lift the trophy. On last…

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Porto willing to sell €40m striker to Chelsea

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 30 2014

Chelsea are looking to add one quality striker to their ranks in the summer. In fact, they may need more than one. The Blues manager Jose Mourinho is dissatisfied with…

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Returning duo can drive Chelsea to Champions League final

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 30 2014

Just over a week ago, it seemed that Chelsea’s captain and defensive rock, John Terry, would be sitting out tonight’s big game. A badly twisted ankle, sustained in the first…

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€35m Manchester United target coy on future talks

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 30 2014

Manchester United target and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus is coy on his future with the German club after refusing to confirm whether he has been offered a new deal….

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