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Chelsea star dismisses talk of Inter Milan move in the summer

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 29 2014

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has squashed rumours regarding his move to Italian side Inter Milan in the summer. The Nigerian has been linked with the Nerazzurri for quite some time…

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Why Chelsea’s handling of young talent is wrong and damaging

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 4 2022

I recently wrote an article regarding the loan system and how it was an important factor in helping less financially capable clubs break the stranglehold that the richer clubs have…

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Return of the Reds – Are Liverpool back for good?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 29 2014

If Liverpool win the Premier League this season then it is arguably one of the finest triumphs in English football. It will be simply because they have burst out of…

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Chelsea midfielder undecided on future plans

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 29 2014

Chelsea midfielder Marko Marin remains coy on his future plans. The German midfielder, who is currently plying his trade in Spain, with Sevilla on a season long loan, says he…

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Scouting Carlos Bacca – Everton’s €9m summer transfer target

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 29 2014

For many players, and in particular those of Colombian heritage, having to take over from Radamel Falcao would not be a simple task. “El Tigre” as Falcao is popularly known…

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PSG plot move for €35m Manchester United target

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 29 2014

French giants Paris Saint Germain are reportedly interested in signing Roma’s world class midfielder Miralem Pjanic, who recently scored this fabulous solo goal against AC Milan. The 24-year-old has also…

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Possible Chelsea Starting XI against Atletico Madrid

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 29 2014

Chelsea will take on Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final at the Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night, looking to progress to the finals for the…

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Manchester City could face punishment for breaching UEFA FFP rules

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 29 2014

Manchester City and Paris Saint Germain have breached UEFA’s financial fair play rules, according to reports from BBC. President of UEFA, Michel Platini revealed earlier that no football clubs will be excluded…

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PHOTO: Liverpool stars show support to Dani Alves

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 29 2014

Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho posted a picture on Twitter eating banana alongside Luis Suarez, to show their support for racially abused Barcelona defender Dani Alves, who had a banana thrown at…

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Three Key Changes Needed at Barcelona, and Fast!

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 29 2014

With the 2013-14 season all but mathematically over for FC Barcelona, everyone involved with the club knows they need to bounce back next season. Now that the transfer ban has…

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PSG still keen to land £300m Chelsea duo

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 29 2014

French giants Paris Saint Germain are still interested in Chelsea duo Oscar and Hazard and according to L’Equipe, the French nouveau riches consider them as potential targets to reinforce their midfield. PSG…

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Arsenal closing in to land long term target?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 29 2014

Arsenal were heavily linked with a move for Inter Milan attacking midfielder Ricardo Alvarez few years back. Back in 2011-12, Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini claimed “At this moment he has already…

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Legend phones €60m Man Utd target to lure him to Real Madrid

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 29 2014

Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane has reportedly phoned Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba in order to convince the Frenchman to join Los Blancos in the summer. Pogba has received a phone call from…

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Manchester United flop urged to return back in Germany

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 29 2014

Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels has told German newspaper ‘Kicker’ that Manchester United’s Shinji Kagawa would be welcomed back to Westfalensatdion with open arms. The Japanese international, who made the switch…

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Liverpool face fight for €15m youngster after standout display for Inter Milan

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 29 2014

Liverpool target Mateo Kovacic might stay at Inter Milan in the summer after the player’s agent claimed that the Nerazzurri have finally realized the Croatian’s true value after his excellent…

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