Category: Chelsea
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Barcelona hit out at Cesc Fabregas
Barcelona have released a statement on their official website which acts as a reason to why they sold Cesc Fabregas to Chelsea on Wednesday. The former Arsenal man completed his move to Premier League side Chelsea on Wednesday, prompting outrage amongst Arsenal fans and delight amongst Barca fans. The 27-year-old midfielder re-joined his boy-hood club…
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Arsenal fans burn Fabregas shirts
Arsenal fans have taken the news of Cesc Fabregas joining Chelsea in a bad way and some have posted pictures of shirts being burned with his name on. The Spanish midfielder announced his decision to leave Barcelona and join Chelsea on Wednesday, making a return to the Premier League, just three years after leaving Arsenal,…
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Fabregas and Mourinho: Enemies unite
Cesc Fabregas’ transfer from Barcelona to Chelsea will see him link up with former enemy and Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho. It was fully expected that Fabregas would leave Barcelona this summer after a season of inconsistency but it came a surprise to many that he chose to join Chelsea football club, a team he…
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Fabregas out, Rakitic within hours
Barcelona are set to formally announce the signing of Ivan Rakitic on Friday after selling Cesc Fabregas to Chelsea on Wednesday. Following the sale of Cesc Fabregas to Chelsea on Wednesday, Barcelona are set to announce the signing of Ivan Rakitic, who was in action last night against Brazil in the opening game of the…
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Arsenal legend: We did not need Fabregas
Arsenal stalwart Lee Dixon claims the Gunners did not need to re-sign Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona and urged fans to “move on” following the Spaniard’s switch to Chelsea. The 27-year-old, who spent eight years in north London before rejoining boyhood side Barca in 2011, was deemed surplus to requirements at the Nou Camp and told…
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Chelsea midfielder delights on WC opening day
Chelsea midfielder Oscar delighted on World Cup opening day, winning the Football Express News Man of the Match award for his performance and goal against Croatia. The 22-year-old was a constant threat for Brazil as the host nation had to come from behind to beat Croatia 3-1 in Sao Paulo, with the goals coming from…
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Arsene Wenger moves to sign Champions League winner
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to make a move for free agent Samuel Eto’o as he looks to bolster his attacking options for next season. The Cameroon international is currently preparing for a World Cup campaign with his country but will no doubt be thinking about his club future too after leaving Chelsea at…
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FT: Brazil 3-1 Croatia
SAO PAULO – The opening game of the 2014 World Cup began with Brazil facing Croatia with the host nation fully expected to produce a performance. But a mistake by Real Madrid’s Marcelo saw the hosts go behind after some good play from Ivan Rakitic and Ivica Olic, whose cross was turned in the full-back.…
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Chelsea new boy Fabregas has ‘unfinished business’
Spain star Cesc Fabregas has revealed he is ready to embark on “unfinished business in the Premier League” after completing his £25million move from Barcelona to Chelsea. The 27-year-old admitted former club Arsenal were not interested in re-signing him despite having first option, and he has now set his sights on making an impact in…
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Juventus ready to give up on Chelsea hitman
Serie A champions Juventus are reportedly set to abandon plans to pursue Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku. Italian source Tutto Mercato Web claims the Turin giants have been running the rule over the Belgium international as they are impressed by the physical presence he can offer in the final third of the pitch. However, Juve are…
