Manchester United job a done deal - Mourinho

Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has told close friends that he will take over as Manchester United manager this summer, according to British tabloids.

The Daily Mail, like the Daily Express and Daily Mirror, reports that he has said it’s done deal for him to replace Louis Van Gaal at Old Trafford. Jose Mourinho Mourinho, who has won three English Premier League titles in five EPL seasons, was fired in December by Chelsea, which collapsed this season after winning last year’s Premier League title.

John Mikel: Does Jose Mourinho lacks this attribute?

John Obi Mikel has attributed Chelsea’s mini-revival under Guus Hiddink to his ability to communicate with his players, something that he suggests Jose Mourinho lacked.

Mikel has established himself as a key figure in the Blues’ recent turnaround, completing five of the six Premier League games since Hiddink took over having been very much on the periphery under former manager Mourinho.

The champions are unbeaten since Hiddink’s arrival and Mikel believes it is down to the squad responding to their new boss’s ability to interact with his players.

John Terry retires from Chelsea at end of season

It is still 15 games away to the end of the English Premier League, but Chelsea captain John Terry has hinted he will be leaving the club.

He dropped the bombshell on Sunday after the club decided not to renew his contract.

“I was in (for talks) last week before the Arsenal game and it is not going to be extended,” Terry, 35, told reporters after his side’s 5-1 win at second-tier Milton Keynes Dons in the FA Cup fourth round.

“It’s not going to be a fairytale ending. I’m not going to retire at Chelsea. It’s going to be elsewhere, which it took me a couple of days to get over.” But he ruled out playing for another premier league club.

Terry has made 696 appearances for Chelsea and is the club’s most successful captain, having won four Premier League titles, five FA Cups, three League Cups, the 2012 Champions League and the 2013 Europa League.

Sacked Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho seen taking a stroll in London

 

Former coach of Chelsea FC is back on the street of London, hunting for new coaching job. Wishing him good luck all the way.

  

Jose Mourinho sacked by Chelsea

Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Chelsea for a second time, just seven months after winning the Premier League.

The 52-year-old has been dismissed with Chelsea 16th in the division and three points above the relegation zone following a dismal run of nine defeats in 16 games.

Sky sources understand that Mourinho was called to the training ground at Cobham to a meeting with chairman Bruce Buck and director Eugene Tenenbaum earlier on Thursday afternoon, which lasted no longer than 10 minutes.

And at 2pm his second spell as Chelsea manager was brought to an end after 30 months and 136 games, despite delivering his third and the club's fourth Premier League title by an eight-point margin in May.  

Man City Confirms Iheanacho's First Team Promotion

Manchester City have confirmed that Kelec​h​i Iheanacho has been promoted to the first team for the 2015/2016 season.

The Nigerian forward featured in five pre-season games, scoring twice and was heavily tipped to be included in the senior squad following his sparkling form.

It was then confirmed on Wednesday night when he was presented alongside two other academy graduates Jason Denayer and Marcos Lopes to the club’s fans during City’s annual award ceremony

that usually precedes the season opener​.

“@Jasondenayer, @Rony10Lopes & @67Kelechi are the three academy graduates promoted to the

first team,” the club’s official Twitter handle confirmed.

Inter Milan considering swoop for Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel should Roberto Mancini's side miss out on Felipe Melo

As gentle and unnoticed as He is Mikel has played a very good role in Chelsea Team. 

Last season was a very challenging season for him, due to lack of playing time with the first team, following the brilliant form of fellow holding midfielder Nemanja Matic. According to DailyMail, Roberto Mancini is considering of signing the footballer if they fail to secure their first choice Galatasaray midfielder Felipe Melo.

Inasmuch as Mourinho will like to keep him in Chelsea, he knows it will be hard to try and persuade the 28 year old to settle for a place on the bench at Stanford bridge. 

Petr Cech Moves to Arsenal

According to the latest information provided by Sky sports, Arsenal agrees £10.9m fee with Chelsea for Petr Cech.

The talks between Arsenal and Chelsea about the top goalkeeper have been progressing for a long time.

The Guardian reports that personal terms have effectively been agreed between Cech and Arsenal with  £100,000 a week salary.

The most important point was the fee.  Chelsea wanted about £15m while Arsenal hoped to pay nearer £10m.

John Mikel Obi Shared A Selfie With His Russian Girlfriend

Nigerian and Chelsea footballer, John Mikel Obi shared a selfie with his Russian girlfriend Olgaand, you can tell that  they are so into each other. Many of His Fan are Waiting for their wedding bells to sound. Good Luck Bro!

UEFA Champions League Squad of The Season

Goal Keepers.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Barcelona)

FC Barcelona are the European Champion in the last decade.

FC Barcelona have won more league and champions league tittles more than anyone European rivals in the last decade, Rivals like Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Juventus their opponent in this year UCL final, Porto, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, PSG and Lyon.

Some Facts about FCB-Chelsea: Did you know...

Tonight is going to a a night of war between FC Barcelona and Chelsea FC, as both team will figth to finish as the best in the on going Champions Leaguesemi final second leg at the Camp Nou.

Meanwhile, did you know that...

• FC Barcelona and Chelsea have met eleven times in Europe, with 4 wins for the
English club, 3 for the Catalans and four draws

• Barça have not lost a European fixture at the Camp Nou for 15 games, having put
together 13 wins and two draws

• In the five games they have played at the Camp Nou in this year’s edition, Barça have
scored 18 goals

• None of the last four results between Barça and Chelsea at the Camp Nou would
produce a result that would serve the interests of the former side this evening (2-1 in
2004/05, 1-1 in 2005/06, 2-2 in 2006/07 and 0-0 in 2008/09).

• But the 5-1 win in 1999/00, under similar circumstances to this year’s encounter, with
Barça needing to make up for 3-1 first leg defeat in London, would see the home side
through to the final

• Chelsea have been struggling to find form away from home in Europe this season,
having lost two and drawn two games, and only having won on the trip to Benfica.
Nevertheless, of their five away results, only the 3-1 loss to Napoli would not be
enough to see them qualify tonight at Barcelona’s expense.

• Barça have won 50% of their Champions League semi finals played to date (6 out of
12). Chelsea, meanwhile, have only won 20% (1 out of 5).

• Whenever they have won the first leg of a European tie, Chelsea have managed to
qualify 9 times out of 13.

• FC Barcelona have had the most shots (99) and the most corners (66) in the
competition, They have also received the fewest yellow cards (15)

• Puyol and Mascherano are both one booking short of suspension from a hypothetical
final appearance. Chelsea’s Ivanovic, David Luiz, Cole, Ramires and Meireles are all in
the same situation.

• Chelsea is the lowest scoring of all four quarter finalists (22) and is also the side that
has leaked the most goals (9).

• The Londoners are unbeaten in nine matches in all competitions, having won six of
them. They haven’t even conceded a goal for four games.

• Patience may well be a virtue on Tuesday night. 18 of the 38 goals that Chelsea have
conceded in the Premiership this season were scored in the last quarter of an hour.

• The referee tonight will be Turkey’s Cüneyt Çakir, who is taking charge of his eighth
Champions League fixture. He has refereed both Barça and Chelsea once before. He
whistled Barça’s 1-1 draw in Kazan in the 2010/11 group stages and also Chelsea’s 4-
1 win over Spartak Moscow in the 2009/10) group stages.

FC Barcelona Coach Josep Guardiola said in his pre match statements

Believe me when I say we will make it tomorrow. I believe this for hundreds of reasons; these players will beat Chelsea. I know there's a wish for us not to make it, but let us believe that we will. All our semi-finals have been very tough and we know the first leg was disappointing, but we can't think about that. I know they will do it tomorrow because I know they can do it. They will play to win. I don't have any doubt that we will be in Munich.

I don't know if this is my greatest challenge as coach. I always face challenges with optimism because I have faith in this team and the players. Whenever we lose or draw it hurts for a few days, but with my faith and optimism I know we will do everything we can.

Having said all this, i also strongly believe that FC Barcelona will win in Campnou which will make them to qualify for the Final in Munich.