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Mauricio Pochettino, the manager of Chelsea, has asserted that his team should have secured all three points against Liverpool on Sunday. Stamford Bridge witnessed an enthralling 1-1 draw between Pochettino's team and the Reds. Luis Diaz's opener was cancelled out by a debut goal from Axel Disasi, with both teams having another goal disallowed due to offside. "I don't consider this to be fair. I believe we deserved a bit more overall. We are content but also disappointed because we aimed for victory and we merited it. However, this is just the commencement," expressed Pochettino in his post-match interview with Match of the Day.

The Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has clarified his choice to replace Mohamed Salah during their 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Sunday. Salah displayed visible frustration upon being signaled to leave the pitch. Speaking after the match, Klopp stated that he did not anticipate the Egyptian to be pleased with his decision. Salah, who had a goal disallowed for offside in the first half, was aiming to score in Liverpool's first game of the season for the seventh consecutive year. "I comprehend that if Mo had scored, it would have set a new record for goals scored in the opening game, but I didn't take that into consideration. We required stability and fresh players. It was incredibly intense for everyone. That's all I can say about it; his response was entirely acceptable. "If I substitute ...

At Stamford Bridge on Sunday, Chelsea and Liverpool played out an exhilarating draw, demonstrating why they were vying for the £110m Brighton midfielder, Moises Caicedo.Although Liverpool agreed to a record-breaking transfer for Caicedo, he is inclined to join Chelsea due to his personal preference.This thrilling encounter showcased the attacking prowess of both teams, while also highlighting the defensive weaknesses that have made Caicedo a highly sought-after player.In the early stages, Liverpool dominated, with Mohamed Salah hitting the crossbar before setting up Luis Diaz to score a brilliant goal in the 18th minute.In their first Premier League match under new manager Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea rallied and equalized through new signing Axel Disasi, who found the net from six yard...

 According to Christian Falk, Bayern Munich have rejected Manchester United’s first proposal for French international, Benjamin Pavard.This week, Man United gave the green light to West Ham’s £30 million (€34 million/$38 million) offer for Maguire, although the deal is not yet finalized.As the trade with Maguire approaches completion, the Red Devils are reportedly shifting their focus to Pavard, a versatile defender from Bayern.According to Fabrizio Romano, the Bundesliga champions have had discussions with the Premier League club, but there is currently no clear agreement from Die Roten.The Red Devils are eager to offload Maguire and recoup a portion of the £80 million ($101.9 million) they paid Leicester City in 2019—the highest fee ever paid for a defender—thus considering the 27-yea...

Roberto Mancini has officially tendered his resignation as manager of European champions, Italy, according to the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announcement on Sunday.In a statement, FIGC revealed that it had received Mancini's unexpected decision to relinquish his position "late yesterday evening."The federation added, "Due to crucial upcoming fixtures against North Macedonia and Ukraine in the Euro 2024 qualifiers, the FIGC intends to unveil the new national coach within the next few days."Mancini assumed the role in May 2018 following Italy's failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup under Gian Piero Ventura.A former national player, Mancini secured victory in Euro 2021 with Italy but regrettably did not guide the team to qualification for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.Mancini's re...

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, has greeted another offspring with his spouse, Taiye Jesudun.The infant arrived on Saturday, August 12, 2023, on Awoniyi’s birthday celebration.Awoniyi shared posts of his family and companions felicitating him on the new addition to his family via his Instagram story.LEADERSHIP reports that the 26-year-old had a momentous birthday as he entered the game as a substitute and scored one goal for Nottingham Forest in their 2-1 loss to Arsenal in Saturday’s Premier League match.Awoniyi and his spouse welcomed their first child, a boy named Emmanuel, on October 16, 2020, two years after they tied the knot in June 2018.

 The two-time heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, has disclosed what he conveyed to Robert Helenius, who replaced Dillian Whyte at the last minute, after delivering a brutal finish at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday.Anthony Joshua was originally scheduled to face his British heavyweight rival, Whyte, in a highly anticipated rematch. However, ‘The Body Snatcher’ failed a drug test seven days before the fight.Finland’s Helenius stepped in as a replacement but proved to be no match for Joshua.Anthony Joshua dominated the early rounds without impressing before ultimately stopping Helenius in the seventh round with a destructive right-hander to the jaw.During an interview with DAZN following the fight, Anthony Joshua stated: “To Helenius, I instructed him to make a comeback.“I believe he can...

 Tottenham will commence life without iconic forward, Harry Kane, this Sunday, as they journey to the Gtech Community Stadium to face Thomas Frank’s Brentford.After a lengthy transfer saga, the England captain ultimately finalized the transfer to join German champions, Bayern Munich, in a lucrative deal, bidding farewell to his record-breaking tenure at Tottenham.Although Kane’s departure will deal a significant blow to Tottenham’s ambitions of reestablishing themselves as top-four contenders, Spurs are preparing themselves for a fresh beginning under new boss Postecoglou, eager to get back on track after completely missing out on European qualification for the first time in over a decade last season.The Australian boss has already taken steps to assert his authority on a squad that fin...

 Tottenham Hotspur have initiated communication with KAA Gent for forward, Gift Orban.The Premier League club intended to bring in Gift Orban as a substitute for their former leader, Harry Kane.Kane departed the London club to join Bundesliga victors, Bayern Munich, on Friday.According to transfer specialist, Sacha Tavolieri, Spurs were already in touch with Gift Orban’s agents.The Lilly Whites are expected to make bids for the Nigerian in the approaching days.The 21-year-old is valued at €30m by Gent.Gift Orban launched a hat-trick in Gent’s 5-0 victory against Polish club, Pogon Szczecin, in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League on Wednesday.He has scored five goals in three appearances for the Belgian Pro League side this season.

 The play-off match between AC Milan's Primavera side and Juventus ended in a 1-0 victory for Milan in the second Memorial Mamma e Papa Cairo tournament. Milan secured third place in the tournament by defeating Juventus.Milan's entry into the play-off came after losing to Torino in their previous game, with Francesco Camarda scoring. However, they bounced back and secured a 1-0 victory over Juventus, thanks to Scotti's goal in the second half.After the game, Milan TV interviewed head coach Ignazio Abate, who shared his thoughts on the team's performance and their preparations for the upcoming season."After an intense training camp focused on physical fitness, we had some excellent friendly matches. I wanted to see how we would perform against two teams that we will face in the league. B...