Tag: Filipe Luis
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Chelsea star set for Atletico Madrid return
Embed from Getty Images Chelsea defender Filipe Luis is ready to call time on his career at Stamford Bridge and move back to Atletico Madrid, Football Express News understands. The Brazilian joined the Blues last summer from Atletico Madrid, together with Diego Costa, but while his teammate has enjoyed a brilliant start to the career…
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Brazilian defender wants OUT of Chelsea
Brazilian full-back Filipe Luis is reportedly looking to leave Chelsea at the earliest opportunity, it has been revealed. The Brazilian joined the Blues last summer from Atletico Madrid, together with Diego Costa, but while his teammate has enjoyed a brilliant start to the career in England, the defender has largely struggled to make an impact.…
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Mourinho blasts rival clubs for upsetting balance of FFP
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has blasted rival mega-money clubs for breaching Financial Fair Play regulations by overspending on big-name players, saying they have an unfair advantage and do not view the rules as much of a deterrent. The Blues chief believes he has completed his deals this year in order to fall in line…
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Simeone’s faith in Atletico champs falters despite Super Cup win
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone may have been momentarily left eating his doubtful words on Friday when his side defeated their heavyweight neighbours Real Madrid to win the Spanish Super Cup, but he still believes his side will not be strong enough to challenge Spain’s two elite sides Real and Barcelona in the major league…
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Season Preview: Who will win La Liga 2014-15?
Understandably, everyone is very excited about the return of Premier League and seeing how their beloved sides will fare this year but there is another league starting this week and it’s the second best in the world in my mind, La Liga. Last year Atlético Madrid managed to pull off a big surprise by holding…
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BLOG: Five reasons why Chelsea will win the title
I am sure I don’t have to remind you but in case you have somehow forgotten the Premier League is back this weekend and it should be one of the best seasons ever. For the first time since its inception there are five genuine title contenders this year and they all play different styles…
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Chelsea Blog: Will Chelsea live up to expectations?
With the start of the Premier League looming, Chelsea appear favourites to reclaim the title. Just like they were 12 months ago… This time last year, it was believed that the return of Jose Mourinho would inspire the Blues to win their first league title since the 2009/2010 season. That prediction turned out to…
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Mourinho discusses Ashley Cole’s replacement
Jose Mourinho has discussed his decision to sign Brazilian full-back Filipe Luis from Atletico Madrid this summer. The former Deportivo La Coruna defender will arrive take over from English full-back Ashley Cole at Stamford Bridge next season after he left Chelsea for Italian side Roma earlier this month. Cole had an important eight years with…
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Benitez eyes swap deal for Suarez
Napoli are reportedly closing in on a swap deal for Atletico Madrid midfielder Mario Suarez, which will see former West Ham United man Valon Behrami move in the opposite direction. Boss Rafael Benitez is stepping up his transfer activity after spending several weeks waiting to see if he could raid former club Liverpool for Lucas…
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Chelsea plot transfer U-turn with £32m defender raid
Chelsea are reportedly weighing up a big-money bid for Roma defender Mehdi Benatia just days after Blues boss Jose Mourinho ruled out further signings. The Portugese declared that all his incoming business was done following the acquisition of striker Diego Costa and full-back Filipe Luis from Atletico Madrid, and Barcelona midfield man Cesc Fabregas. However,…
