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Kai Havertz admits the pressures of Chelsea’s difficult season previously affected his personal life and relationships but admits he and his team-mates have begun to ‘enjoy some days’ again after a recent upturn in fortunes. In a week that could have turned out to be the tipping point in Graham Potter’s time in charge at Chelsea, the Blues rallied by knocking Borussia Dortmund out of the Champions League before beating Leicester 3-1 at the King Power Stadium on Saturday. Kai Havertz (left) has enjoyed Chelsea’s recent upturn in form after back-to-back victories Chelsea remain in a beleaguered 10th place in the Premier League standings, but…

Gabriel Jesus made his first Arsenal appearance since before the World Cup in Sunday’s 3-0 win, but an automatic return to the Gunners first-team is far from guaranteed Jesus back on Arsenal bench for Fulham match For Arsenal fans, the sight of Gabriel Jesus entering the fray in the 77th minute of Sunday’s comprehensive 3-0 win over Fulham was the icing on the cake. After all, Mikel Arteta’s side had already long sewn up the points at Craven Cottage courtesy of a fine first-half performance which blew their beleaguered hosts away. Ironically, Jesus’ presence on the bench turned out to be a luxury which Arteta didn’t actually require.…

Because he was engrossed in following the call of fame and money, Philippe Coutinho had to pay the price. The Brazilian midfielder faces a bleak future. On a winter day in 2018, Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp told Coutinho: “Stay here. We will make you one of the symbols of the club’s glory. Leave this place for Barca, Bayern or Barcelona. Real, you will be just a regular player in the squad.” The Brazilian midfielder ignored the advice of the German teacher. He was determined to leave Anfield to find Barca. Previously, the former Inter star was said to have rebellious actions, when he…

Erik ten Hag could have been making millions selling houses – instead he’s now guiding Manchester United’s hunt for silverware. The Dutchman has transformed United in his opening season at Old Trafford and has already turned the team into Premier League title contenders. Ten Hag has impressed since taking charge of United last summer The Dutch boss started off his football career at Eredivisie outfit FC Twente Ten Hag could claim United’s first trophy since 2017 on Sunday when they face Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final, a match you can listen to live on talkSPORT. But things could have worked…

Steve Bruce (1992-96) Bruce was already the co-captain along with Robson from 1992. In 1994, he assumed the charge himself. It was his brace against Sheffield Wednesday that helped United to win the inaugural Premier League title in 1992-93. He made 414 appearances for the club and even led the side to a domestic double in the 1995-96 season. Eric Cantona (1996-97) The Frenchman became the first foreign-born player to lead United. He was a popular figure in the dressing room and was key to United’s success in the initial years of the Premier League. Ferguson built his team around…

Jack Grealish spent £6million on a stunning mansion which comes with its own helipad. The seven-bedroom home also has a fishing lake, tennis court, golf tee and green, vegetable plot — and enough room for a full-size footie pitch in its 20 acres. Jack Grealish spent £6 million on a stunning mansion in the North West The luxurious property is said to have blown Grealish’s breath away The property boasts a swimming pool, gym and leisure suite Credit: And Manchester City and England winger Jack, 27, can entertain his mates as there is a swimming pool, leisure suite, gym, wine store…

The Belgium international joined the Gunners in a £27m move from Brighton during the January transfer window, with plenty of supporters asking about the silver streak in his quiff after the deal went through. Trossard also had many wondering about his celebration after scoring his first goal for Arsenal in the 1-1 draw against Brentford at the Emirates Stadium. So, why does Trossard have grey hair? And what is the reason behind his celebration? Let’s take a look… WHY DOES TROSSARD HAVE GREY HAIR? Well, the 28-year-old has never actually explained the bit of grey in his hair, although the most likely…

Apart from movie stars, it is footballers around the world that have an affinity for insane car collections. Look at any given soccer player’s car collection, and it will be a fusion of sports cars, supercars, SUVs, and even one-offs. But Chelsea’s star and the 2022 FIFA World Cup captain for the US team Christian Pulisic’s car collection is different from what you would expect to see from a famous footballer. It sure has variety but is very petite. But despite having about eight known cars in his collection, the variety is quite interesting as Pulisic has a taste of everything in his…

Manchester United will be without Casemiro for the next four matches after the Brazilian midfielder was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge against Southampton on Sunday afternoon. The Red Devils went into the fixture looking for a return to winning ways in the Premier League after last weekend’s thrashing at the hands of Liverpool but were dealt a major blow prior to half-time when they were reduced to ten men as a result of Casemiro’s dismissal. The former Real Madrid ace went in studs-up on Southampton playmaker Carlos Alcaraz and was initially shown a yellow card for the foul, although a brief…

Fernando Torres could soon be known as the Incredible Hulk rather than El Nino as he continues to dramatically transform his body. The former Liverpool forward, 38, called time on his illustrious playing career 2 years ago. A new photo of the hench Fernando Torres has gone viral on social media The Spaniard’s hulking new-look first caught the eye last month The forward showed off his incredible new physique after being appointed Atletico Madrid B boss Known for his lightning pace, the Spaniard won everything in the game at both club and international level. However, he may well have eyes…

Four years ago, he was a teenager madly in love with football painting the neighbourhood streets of Sao Paulo ahead of his country hosting the FIFA World Cup. Fast forward to 2018, when the World Cup begins in Russia, he will be on the pitch wearing Brazil’s No. 9 jersey as the Selecao look to lift their sixth world title. And recently, a huge, colourful mural of his trademark celebration was unveiled in Sao Paulo. He has gone from painting the neighbourhood to having his image painted on it! This is how Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus’ story goes. His rise…

Mykhailo Mudryk’s transfer to Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk has been the most talked about event in the January window thus far. The Blues hijacked the transfer of the Ukrainian sensation from Arsenal at the last moment, and promptly paid the second-highest transfer fee in the club’s history, £89m, to secure his signature. Other than his sensational move to the Premier League, what he has also come to be known for, away from the football pitch, is the number of tattoos that he has scrawled across his body. However, where are they and what do they represent? GOAL takes a look. Mudryk’s neck tattoo Let’s start with…

The Norwegian already has 154 career club goals Erling Haaland is rewriting history in front of goal, a terrain he is conquering with every game he plays for Manchester City. His 19 goals in 12 games with the ‘Cityzens’ are the cold reflection in numbers of his current level. He is the ‘pichichi’ of the Premier League (14 in eight games) and the Champions League (five in three), but he always wants more. “The figures speak for themselves. They’re scary, to be honest. What he is doing he did before in Norway, in Austria and in Germany. It’s not something I taught…

Cristiano Ronaldo is living in luxury as he begins a new life in Saudi Arabia following his lucrative move to Al-Nassr. The Portuguese star, 37, joined the Middle Eastern outfit last month in a £175million-a-year deal. This is the building Cristiano Ronaldo is currently living in It also looks incredible in the evening time Inside it is an impressively decked out suite Ronaldo will certainly feel at home in the posh apartment It appears to have all the amenities one would need It is situated in the Saudi Arabian city of Riyadh Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr at the end of December He flew…

Jurgen Klopp has suggested Liverpool’s lack of penalties in the Premier League this season contributed to Mohamed Salah’s missed spot kick at Bournemouth. The Reds fell to a 1-0 defeat in Saturday’s early kick-off, less than a week on from thrashing Manchester United 7-0 on a hugely frustrating afternoon on the coast. Liverpool got their first penalty in 11 months… and missed (Picture: Getty) Virgil van Dijk was at fault as the hosts took the lead after 28 minutes through Philip Billings with Liverpool struggling to fight their way back into the contest. They were given hope in the 68th minute when Adam Smith blocked Diogo…

After Juventus were docked 15 points following an investigation into the club’s transfer dealings, some Manchester United fans have been calling for Paul Pogba to return. However, back in the summer, it was reported Erik ten Hag had blocked the club from offering the midfielder a new contract. And, perhaps rightfully, there’s nothing to suggest the 29-year-old will ever go back to Old Trafford. United expected the world from Pogba when they signed him back in the summer transfer window, paying a huge £89million to bring him back to Old Trafford from Juventus. But while his second spell at the club started well enough, with EFL Cup and…

He is now one of the most successful footballers of the 21st-century and is one of few sporting billionaires. But Cristiano Ronaldo, 38, grew up in relative poverty and had to clean streets and beg for food to support his family in Sao Pedro, Madeira. Ronaldo is the youngest of four children born – after multiple failed abortion attempts – to his mother Dolores dos Santos and father Jose Dinis Aveiro in 1985. His father, who was ‘drunk almost every day’, was a part-time gardener and suffered with mental health issues after his time fighting for the Portuguese Army during the…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has provided an update on the future of full-back Joao Cancelo, who continues to struggle at Bayern Munich following a surprise loan switch in January. The 28 year-old swapped East Manchester for Bavaria on a short-term loan in January, as the Portugal international dramatically moved to Bayern Munich for the remainder of the season after falling out of favour at the Etihad Stadium. Despite making 23 starts for City this season, the versatile full-back opted to leave the reigning Premier League champions less than one year after signing a contract extension until 2027. Bayern Munich…

Graham Potter has spoken about Mykhaylo Mudryk after the £87million January signing failed to make it off the bench during Chelsea’s wins over Leeds and Borussia Dortmund Graham Potter has moved to reassure Mykhaylo Mudryk of his importance to Chelsea after the £87million January recruit failed to make it off the bench in the past two games. Mudryk arrived in west London during the January transfer window after the Blues gazumped Arsenal to land the Ukraine international. He came with a heavy burden of expectation after impressing for Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League, but has yet to find his feet at Chelsea. The 22-year-old has not contributed a goal or an assist in six…

Jorginho’s mother burst into tears after discovering her son’s jersey in the Emirates changing room. Jorginho’s mum was left in tears after spotting her son’s shirt hanging up in the Emirates Stadium dressing room. The Italian maestro swapped Stamford Bridge for a title race at Arsenal in a £12million switch across London in the January window. Jorginho has been enjoying his time under Mikel Arteta to date after the shock move, and it seems his mum is also happy with the change of scenery after taking a tour around the Gunners’ home. Footage posted on Instagram shows Jorginho’s mum Fernanda walking inside the Arsenal…

Ardent Johnny Depp fans, here’s a piece of news for you! You can now get your hands on a very important piece of Depp-related memorabilia. We’re talking about the 1955 Harley-Davidson Model K, which was used by the star in the movie Cry-Baby. As per reports, only two bikes were used during the production of the hit film: a mock-up that was used for the crash and burn scene at the end and the pictured bike that is now offered for sale. The original vehicle was fully functional at the time and was even ridden by Depp on set. Image – GWS auction Once…

Contrary to the image, buying a private island isn’t just for the glitterati and titans of industry – although, along with jets and yachts, they surely rank among the world’s most exclusive trappings of wealth. Knight Frank is selling L’Île d’Anges, an eight-hectare private island in the Exuma Cays, Bahamas for US$35 million. Photo: Handout From Scotland to the Bahamas and all points in between, private islands offer luxury and glamour, along with the privacy.They’re associated with ultra-luxury as well as carrying a whiff of aristocracy, and even though islands can be bought in various parts of the world for less than…

Michele Lacroix is the stunning wife of Belgium and Manchester City star Kevin de Bruyne. The 31-year-old got with the stunning blonde after his ex-girlfriend allegedly had a secret fling with Belgium team-mate Thibaut Courtois. The couple have been together since 2014 Who is Michele Lacroix? The blonde stunner, who is originally from Genk, studied at the University of Hasselt in Belgium. She reportedly started dating the Belgium international De Bruyne in 2014 when he was playing for Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga. Michele, who regularly shares bikini selfies and photos of her family, has racked up over 280,000 followers on Instagram.…

Erik ten Hag was not entirely full of praise for Antony’s performance in Manchester United’s 4-1 win over Real Betis on Thursday night, despite the winger scoring a memorable goal in the second half. Marcus Rashford scored early for the home side at Old Trafford before Leicester City loanee Ayoze Perez levelled things up for the Spaniards in the first leg of the Europa League last 16 tie. Antony curled in a stunning effort to put United back ahead, before Bruno Fernandes and Wout Weghorst made it a comfortable 4-1 win for Ten Hag’s side. It was a beautiful effort from the former Ajax…