David Alaba reveals he ‘wasn’t approached by many clubs’ as he walked away from Bayern for nothing… but Austrian defender insists Real Madrid was ‘always’ top of his list David Alaba will join Real Madrid on a free transfer after this summer’s Euros The versatile Austrian says he’s internalised Bayern Munich’s winning mentality Alaba won … Read more
‘That’s what I’m talking about!’: Cesc Fabregas leads the praise for Mason Mount as Rio Ferdinand hails his ‘absolutely on the money’ defence-splitting assist for Kai Havertz’s opener in the Champions League final Mount’s superb assist helped German forward Havertz score the first goal v City Former Blues playmaker Fabregas hailed the outstanding pass on … Read more
About 25 minutes before kick-off here in northern Portugal, a young lad from Stockport ran out in advance of the biggest night of his life and proceeded to juggle a football across half the width of the field. It had been Phil Foden‘s birthday the day before. He had turned 21, a landmark age marked … Read more
Rio Ferdinand pays tribute to ‘nothing but majestic’ Gary Lineker as BT Sport presenter calls time on hosting their Champions League coverage to watch Leicester in Europe with his sons Lineker will step down as BT host of European coverage after six years in the role His beloved Foxes have qualified for the Europa League … Read more
Delighted Roman Abramovich joins players on the pitch to celebrate Chelsea’s Champions League triumph and manager Thomas Tuchel admits it’s the first time he’d met Russian owner! Chelsea beat Manchester City 1-0 to win the Champions League in Porto Club owner Roman Abramovich joined the players on the pitch to celebrate Russian posed for a … Read more
Chelsea light up the skies over Stamford Bridge to celebrate their Champions League triumph as fans stuck back in London are treated to drone show over the stadium while players lift the trophy in Portugal By Luke Augustus for MailOnline Published: 23:55 BST, 29 May 2021 | Updated: 01:24 BST, 30 May 2021 It may … Read more
Thomas Tuchel ‘will go down in folklore as one of the greatest managers in Chelsea history’, declares Joe Cole after Champions League win just four months into his reign… as Rio Ferdinand praises his ‘tactical masterclass’ against Pep Guardiola Pundits were purring after Chelsea out-performed Manchester City on Saturday Tuchel’s side edged past Guardiola’s outfit … Read more
Arsene Wenger insists Chelsea were CONVINCED they would beat Manchester City in the Champions League final after previous losses left Pep Guardiola’s side ‘insecure’ ahead of Porto showdown Chelsea defeated City 1-0 in the FA Cup semi-final and 2-1 in the Premier League And former Arsenal boss Wenger declared those losses left a psychological toll … Read more
Cesar Azpilicueta targeting period of Chelsea dominance after Champions League triumph as club captain insists they ‘want to fight for everything’ and takes aim at critics who ‘doubted the quality of the team’ By Sami Mokbel for MailOnline Published: 12:00 BST, 30 May 2021 | Updated: 12:00 BST, 30 May 2021 Cesar Azpilicueta is eyeing … Read more
Relegated West Brom ‘want £20m for goalkeeper Sam Johnstone’ as Baggies play look to play hardball to keep England international amid reported West Ham and Man United interest The West Brom goalkeeper’s contract expires at the end of next season West Ham reportedly see Sam Johnstone as Lukasz Fabianski’s successor However, Hammers boss David Moyes is … Read more