234sport.com

Sports News, Entertainment, Picks and More...

Chelsea Star Frustrated With Lack Of Playing Time

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has tried out over his lack of playing time at the club since the start of the current season. Giroud talked about the lack of first-team opportunities that he had to endure at Chelsea in his latest interview ahead of the Blues' Europa League quarterfinal second leg clash with Slavia Prague FC of Czech Republic. According to the French World Cup winner, he’s frustrated with his situation at Stamford Bridge. Giroud started this season as the second choice striker behind Alvaro Morata and he has maintained that … [Read more...]

Barcelona, Dortmund In Race To Sign Ex-Chelsea Player

Spanish champions Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund are in a race to sign Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis according to reports coming out of the media in Germany. Filipe Luis is expected to leave Atletico Madrid this summer and he has been touted as a possible transfer addition to the playing squad at Barcelona and German Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund. The 33-year-old has been a wonderful player for Atletico Madrid since he signed for the club in 2010. The Brazilian international player joined Atletico Madrid from fellow Spanish La … [Read more...]

Arsenal Backed For Europa League Title Ahead Of Chelsea

Former Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has backed the Gunners for the Europa League title ahead of other contenders like Napoli and West London giants Chelsea. Ex-German international centre back Mertesacker talked up North London giants Arsenal for the Europa League title during an exclusive interview with popular media portal Goal. Per Mertesacker retired from football at Arsenal at the end of last season and he’s currently the Academy manager at the North London outfit. Arsenal are the third favourites for the Europa League title behind … [Read more...]

Betting Preview: Chelsea vs Slavia Prague: Home Win On The Cards

Europa League favourites Chelsea are in a good position to secure a semifinal spot in the competition ahead of Czech side Slavia Prague. Chelsea won the first leg 1-0 courtesy an 86th-minute strike from Spanish left-back Marcos Alonso. The Blues might have to depend on winning the Europa League to seal a return to the Champions League stage due to the fact that a top-four finish in the Premier League is highly unlikely with the way things are at the moment. Chelsea are in a battle with other major Premier League teams like Tottenham … [Read more...]

17-Goal Chelsea Target Signs Permanent Deal At Frankfurt

Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic has signed for the German Bundesliga club permanently despite the transfer rumours linking him with a move to several clubs on the European football stage. The announcement of his permanent deal was made earlier on Wednesday afternoon. Luka Jovic initially joined Eintracht Frankfurt from Portuguese giants Benfica on loan for two years until this summer with the obligation to make it permanent and the Germans have decided to turn his loan move to a permanent one earlier than planned. The 21-year-old has … [Read more...]

Ex-Chelsea Star Backs Mourinho For Bayern Job

Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack has backed Jose Mourinho for the Bayern Munich job. In his latest interview monitored by popular media outlet Goal, ex-German international Ballack said that Mourinho would be the perfect man for the Bayern Munich managerial role. Former Chelsea and Manchester United boss Mourinho has been linked to the Bayern job as a replacement for current boss Niko Kovac who’s under serious pressure to keep his job. Niko Kovac has struggled to impress as the manager of the Bavarian giants since he took the job … [Read more...]

Chelsea Eyeing €70m Move For Hazard Replacement

West London giants Chelsea are reportedly eyeing highly-rated Lille winger Nicolas Pepe as a possible replacement for wantaway Blues talisman Eden Hazard. This is according to the publication from popular English news outlet Daily Mirror which claimed that Chelsea are not willing to let Eden Hazard leave this summer. It was further revealed that the West Londoners will target the aforementioned Pepe as his replacement though Chelsea are still yet to find out whether they will be able to sign new players this summer. Chelsea have been … [Read more...]

Kane-less Tottenham Still A Threat – Ex-Chelsea Star

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne believes that North London giants Tottenham Hotspur are still a threat without star striker Harry Kane. The former Chelsea player spoke about Tottenham Hotspur in his pre-match thoughts ahead of the Champions League clash between Manchester City and Spurs. Both teams meet for their Champions League quarterfinal second leg clash at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night. The two sides met last week at the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for what was their first leg meeting and it ended in a 1-0 win for … [Read more...]

Inter Milan Make First Move For 19-Goal Chelsea Target

Italian Serie A giants Inter Milan are the first club to make a move for highly-rated Lille winger Nicolas Pepe according to the reports coming out of the media in France. Ivorian international Pepe has had a season of his life for Lille this term and it’s not surprising that the major European sides are on his trail. The specific report from France Football revealed that one of those interested clubs has made the first move to sign Pepe. Inter Milan have put in an official bid for the in-form Lille winger in their quest to usurp other … [Read more...]

Man Utd Ruled Out Of Race To Sign £142m Chelsea Target

Three-time European champions Manchester United have reportedly been ruled out of the running for Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho. This is according to reports emanating from the media in Spain. Coutinho has been linked with a return to the Premier League after failing to impress at Barcelona. The Brazilian joined Barcelona from Premier League leaders Liverpool in a deal reported to be around £142m. According to Spanish media outlet Sport, Manchester United have pulled out of the race thereby leaving the likes of French Ligue 1 … [Read more...]

Chelsea Join Arsenal In Race To Sign €35m Ajax Winger

West London giants Chelsea are reportedly the latest European club to show an interest in Ajax Amsterdam winger David Neres. According to widespread reports, David Neres is the subject of transfer speculation with several Premier League clubs keen on his signature. Major Premier League sides like Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United have been mentioned as a possible transfer destination for the young Brazilian attacker. Ajax Amsterdam are reluctant to lose the services of one of their best players but the Dutch Eredivisie giants could do … [Read more...]

Sarri Made No. 1 Managerial Target At Roma

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri could take over at Italian Serie A giants AS Roma next season after he was made their number one managerial target. This is according to the publication from trusted Italian news outlet Corriere dello Sport which claimed that the Blues manager has replaced Antonio Conte as their top managerial priority this summer. AS Roma are looking for their next permanent manager following the sack of Eusebio Di Francesco. Former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri is a boyhood AS Roma fan and the Italian manager is in … [Read more...]

Chelsea Legend Salutes Magical Salah Goal

Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin has described the wonder goal from Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah as one of the best goals he has ever seen. The Chelsea legend waxed lyrical about the Mohamed Salah strike while he was doing his punditry work on BBC Radio 5 Live. Pat Nevin scored 36 goals in 193 appearances during his time at Chelsea. He’s one of several pundits to pay tribute to the goal scored by Mohamed Salah against his former club Chelsea at the weekend. Salah produced one of the best goals of the season to help Liverpool beat … [Read more...]

De Bruyne Narrates How He Was Treated By Mourinho At Chelsea

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has talked about how he was unfairly treated by former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho while the Portuguese tactician was the Chelsea manager. The former Chelsea player told the Player’s Tribune that he was told by Mourinho that he would be the sixth choice for the forward roles. Kevin De Bruyne also revealed that the former Chelsea boss told him that he would graduate to fifth choice if Juan Manuel Mata leaves the club. Spanish international Mata was out of favour with Mourinho at that … [Read more...]

Salah Defends Goal Celebration Against Chelsea

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has defended his goal celebration after he found the back of the net in the 2-0 win over Chelsea at the weekend. Salah appeared to do the tree-pose from yoga after his thunderbolt of a goal against his former club in their Premier League meeting at Anfield on Sunday. The Egyptian international scored one of the goals of the season to double the Reds’ advantage shortly after fellow Liverpool forward Sadio Mane had given the Merseyside giants the lead off an assist from club skipper Jordan Henderson at the start … [Read more...]

Liverpool Boss Lauds ‘Phenomenal’ Skipper After Chelsea Win

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has showered high praise on club skipper Jordan Henderson following his performance in the win over London club Chelsea. Klopp pointed out the impact of the England international midfielder while he was speaking with reporters after the all-important victory over Chelsea. The Liverpool manager was impressed by his skipper’s performance against the Blues who lost to the Premier League leaders for the first time in seven games in the league. Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah scored the goals for Liverpool who … [Read more...]

Team of the Week: Ex-Chelsea Players Make List

Two former Chelsea players have been named on the Team of the Week for the latest set of games in the Premier League as compiled by BBC Sport. Nathan Ake and Kevin De Bruyne were named on the list by footballer turned pundit Garth Crooks who works with BBC Sport these days. Nathan Ake plays his club football for South Coast club Bournemouth at the moment, while Kevin De Bruyne has champions Manchester City’s quest to win the quadruple since he returned from injury at the start of this month. Dutch international Ake joined the Cherries … [Read more...]

I Changed My Game For Sarri – Chelsea Midfielder Confesses

Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has narrated how he had to change his game to meet the demands of Blues manager Maurizio Sarri this season. Former Napoli and Empoli manager Sarri was named the new Chelsea boss last summer and he introduced a new style ‘Sarriball' to the club which was different to what was obtainable under the previous managerial era of Antonio Conte. Ruben Loftus-Cheek struggled for minutes under Maurizio Sarri earlier this season especially in the Premier League but things have changed drastically for the England … [Read more...]

Chelsea Must Handle Hazard With Care – Club Legend

Former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink believes that the Blue have to treat star player Eden Hazard with utmost care in their bid to convince him to stay at the club beyond this summer. The Chelsea legend talked about the Belgian international player in a chat with Bwin as he pointed out that Hazard holds the aces in the matter of his future at Stamford Bridge. According to the ex-Dutch international hitman, the ball is in Hazard’s court to decide whether he wants to stay or leave Chelsea at the end of this season. Eden Hazard has … [Read more...]

Juventus Fail In Bid To Sign £105m Chelsea Target

Italian champions Juventus have failed in a bid to sign one of the most talented young players on the European football scene. The Italians are one of several clubs keen on a transfer for Benfica forward Joao Felix but they have failed with a big bid according to reports coming out of the media in Portugal. Joao Felix has been in sensational form for Benfica this season since he broke into the first team last year. According to Portuguese media portal O Jogo, Juventus have had a £65m (€75m) bid rejected for Joao Felix by Europa League … [Read more...]

Real Madrid Interest In Ex-Chelsea Player Revealed

Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid are the latest club to show an interest in West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice according to Sky Sports journalist Scott Minto. Declan Rice is one of the most exciting young players in English football and he has been linked with a move to several clubs on the Premier League scene. The 20-year-old has been the best player for an inconsistent West Ham United side this season. He broke into the West Ham United team in the second half of last season before becoming a mainstay in the starting XI this … [Read more...]

Chelsea Loanee Apologises For Unsporting Behaviour During Lazio Game

AC Milan Midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko has apologised for his unsporting behaviour towards Lazio defender Francesco Acerbi during the Italian Serie A game between the two teams on Saturday night. Seven-time European champions AC Milan boosted their hopes of securing a return to Champions League football via a top-four league finish with a 1-0 home win over Lazio. Bakayoko is on a season-long loan deal at AC Milan from West London giants Chelsea and he played the entire duration of the match for the Rossoneri. Ivorian international Franck … [Read more...]

Hazard Is Irreplaceable At Chelsea – Club Legend

Former Chelsea legend Glenn Hoddle is certain that the Blues will struggle to replace star player Eden Hazard at the club if he decides to leave this summer. According to the former Chelsea midfielder, Eden Hazard is irreplaceable just like what’s obtainable with Argentine superstar Lionel Messi at Barcelona. Glenn Hoddle believes that Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona will struggle to replace Messi when he decides to retire and the same applies to Eden Hazard at Chelsea though he was quick to point out that they are not in the same … [Read more...]

Hazard Backed For Player Award By Chelsea Teammate

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has revealed that Blues teammate Eden Hazard deserves to win the Player of the Year Award. The former Arsenal player didn’t reveal the recipient of his vote for the Premier League Player of the Year Award in his latest interview monitored by Goal. Giroud told reporters that he would have voted for Eden Hazard who has been in phenomenal form for Chelsea this season especially in the Premier League. The Belgian international has scored 16 goals and assisted 12 goals in the Premier League this season. Big … [Read more...]

16-Goal Chelsea Talisman Tipped For Ballon d’Or Award

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard has the quality to win the Ballon d’Or according to one of his teammates. Ghanaian international left-back Baba Rahman has a close relationship with Eden Hazard and he believes the Belgian international can win the Best Player Award in the nearest future. Baba Rahman has been a Chelsea player since he moved to West London from German Bundesliga club Augsburg in 2015 and he’s presently on loan at French Ligue 1 club Reims. In a chat with Goal, the Chelsea loanee talked about the immense potential of Eden Hazard … [Read more...]