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Match Preview: Al-Hilal vs Chelsea

For Chelsea Football Club the expectations come with the badge but more than anything, the weight the players put on themselves holds even heavier. After a near scare against Plymouth Argyle, the boys in boys in blue are not taking any opponent for granted especially when the next opponents Al Hilal, are known giants in […]

Roman Abramovich backs Tuchel over Romelu Lukaku’s form

Roman Abramovich is backing Thomas Tuchel over Romelu Lukaku, according to Matt Law. Abramovich is yet to see consistent performances from Romelu Lukaku and the CWC is his chance to ease some pressure off him, and show why the Russian spent £100m on his signature. It’s unconfirmed if Roman will be in Abu Dhabi however […]

Club World Cup: A trophy missing in our Cabinet

The Club World Cup has commenced in Qatar and the first game of the competition held in the UAE (United Arab Emirates) saw Al Jazira who are the hosts defeat As Pirae champions of the OFC by four goals to one. The competition which started in the year 2000 has been held every year ever […]

Mount wary of Palmeiras: We really want to win CWC

Chelsea ace Mason Mount says Palmeiras will be a massive challenge should they reach the Club World Cup final. Mount took in the Copa Libertadores final with Brazilian-born duo of Thiago Silva and Jorginho ahead of this week’s tournament. “I watched the game with Thiago and Jorgi as we were having food at the hotel,” revealed Mount. “Thiago had his iPad set […]

Koulibaly hails Chelsea keeper Mendy ‘best in the world’

Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly hailed Edouard Mendy as the best goalkeeper in the world after Senega’s Africa Cup of Nations final penalty shootout triumph. Chelsea goalkeeper Mendy was on top form on Sunday night to help Senegal beat Egypt in a tense penalty shootout, saving from Mohanad Lasheen to allow Sadio Mane to step up and win the title for his […]