Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has left everything wide open about his future after last night’s 1-1 draw with Barcelona. Courtois spoke to Spanish reporters after their Champions League first-leg clash last night at Stamford Bridge. He said: “I’m not clear about my future, what I said that my heart is in Madrid was misunderstood, although I have two children in Spain, in Madrid, and that’s not easy, I have one year left and I’m happy and talking to Chelsea. “They have bet on me from the first moment and that is not forgotten, I do not think Florentino Perez calls…
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Antonio Conte is confident Chelsea can advance to the Champions League quarter-finals despite their 1-1 draw with Barcelona on Tuesday night. Lionel Messi’s equaliser secured an all important away goal for the visitors at Stamford Bridge in their last-16 first leg fixture. Although the odds are against Chelsea scoring at Nou Camp on March 14, Conte believes his side are capable of causing an “incredible” upset. He said: “I think in the second leg we have to play a game against Barcelona and we know his team is very strong and fantastic. “The final result and qualification is open, it…
Chelsea winger Willian believes his side were unlucky not to beat Barcelona on Tuesday night. The match ended in a 1-1 draw after Willian’s second-half strike was cancelled out by Lionel Messi. Barcelona had 73 per cent possession for the match, but Chelsea were unlucky not to score more goals, with Willian hitting the post twice in the first-half. Antonio Conte’ side will now have to score in the reverse fixture on March 14. But Willian reckons Chelsea should be taking a greater advantage to the Camp Nou. He told BT Sport: “I’m happy for the goal but I’m a…
Coach Malik Mohammed has been appointed as the head coach of Skyy FC, kyfilla.com can confirm. The new promoters from Western Region to Zone Two of DOL have secured the services of Coach Malik who guided the Regional U-15 side to the maiden national Under-15 tournament. Coach Malik will work alongside Coach Simon Awortwe and Prof. Josiah Kwofie as assistant and technical director respectively. The team is currently preparing ahead of a busy season in the DOL campaign.
Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah says manager Jurgen Klopp’s formation is key to his goalscoring form. Salah has broken the 30 goal barrier already with Liverpool this season. And he revealed: “With the manager (Klopp) here I play a bit closer to the goal, closer than I have done for any other club I’ve played in. “So I’m always close to the goal so to find the goals to score. Klopp always says I have to keep closer to the goal. “You cannot score ten goals from ten chances – it’s impossible and I know I’ve missed some chances, but I’m…
Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio has warned president Florentino Perez he has offers to leave this summer. Asensio has been outstanding over the past two games, turning their Champions League clash with PSG from the bench and scoring twice in victory at Real Betis. Diario Gol says Asensio believes his form is proof he deserves a regular start and his minders have warned Perez offers are now arriving. Juventus, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea have all made contact with Asensio’s camp – with some making attempts in January. Chelsea, particularly, are intensifying their interest and are using the presence…
The son of Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has signed for his former club Guingamp. Striker Isaac Drogba, 17, has linked up with the top-flight French club’s under-19 side after leaving Chelsea’s academy. His father posted a message on Instagram, which read: “Couldn’t be more proud of you Isaac Drogba.” And two other Chelsea legends reacted to the news. Frank Lampard wrote: “Congratulations! I remember Isaac as the small polite boy! Now a man!” And ex-Blues captain John Terry said: “Can’t believe how big he is mate, congratulations.” And Isaac could be a future England international. Back in 2015, Drogba said:…
Manchester United are under no pressure to lose Marcos Rojo to PSG, it has been revealed. With less than 18 months to run on his current deal, there’s been concerns of Rojo being tempted away this summer. The Argentina defender has been linked with PSG amid the contract doubts. However, ESPN says a move to Paris – for now – is a non-starter due to the uncertainty over coach Unai Emery’s position. PSG’s board have told sports director Antero Henrique to pull back from any transfer work until they have decided who will be coaching the first team next season.
Kumasi Asante Kotoko have left Ghana to Congo Brazzaville for their second leg encounter against Congolese outfit, CARRA in the CAF Confederations Cup preliminary round. Yakubu Mohammed scored a 90+3 minute penalty for Kumasi Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium to clinch a 1:0 advantage for the Porcupines in the first leg. Kotoko will be playing CARRA on Wednesday at 3:00 pm Local time.
Sekondi Eleven Wise Football Club have reportedly agreed on the sale of four players to rivals Sekondi Hasaacas for a reportedly GHC 4,000.00. David Nyankum, John Koomson, Philip Owusu Ansah Flamini and Edmund Ampofo have trained with Sekondi Hasaacas since January. Hasaacas have paid GHC 1,000.00 for the service of each player, but Sekondi Eleven Wise will be 60 percent rich for any onward transfer. The decision was arrived at after a meeting between the two clubs at the palace of Nana Ngyieresia. Sekondi Hasaacas and Sekondi Eleven Wise are currently preparing for life in the Division One League and…