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Archives for September 2017

Chelsea Owner Roman Abramovich Might Have Home Destroyed by Hurricane Irma

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Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has luxury properties all over the world, in many different countries. The list includes a home on the island of St. Barthelemy, which was completely destroyed by Hurricane Irma. The strongest and largest storm in the history of the Atlantic Ocean has been wreaking havoc in the Caribbean Sea all week long, and things are going to get much worse … [Read more...] about Chelsea Owner Roman Abramovich Might Have Home Destroyed by Hurricane Irma

Louis van Gaal Lifts Lid on Why Manchester United Sacked Him

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Louis van Gaal didn't win much during his two seasons as Manchester United manager. The only trophy he earned was the FA Cup, and that came in his very last match, one in which it was already common knowledge that he was on his way out; to be replaced by Jose Mourinho. Van Gaal's second and final team was known for being extremely pragmatic, to the point of tedium. Van Gaal … [Read more...] about Louis van Gaal Lifts Lid on Why Manchester United Sacked Him

Chelsea FC Condemn Anti-Semitic Chant Sung By Supporters

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Once again Chelsea FC supporters are making international headlines for behaving socially backward. It was only a couple years ago that the whole wide world saw the ugly, disturbing scene on the Paris metro, in which a small group of Chelsea supporters sang "we're racist, we're racist and that's the way we like" while denying a man entry to a subway car. Now comes a chant … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Condemn Anti-Semitic Chant Sung By Supporters

Illini Football Found Lovie Smith Style Identity in Upset Win

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Maybe Illini football under Lovie Smith is now ready for prime time?! A year ago at this time (in week two), Illinois hosted North Carolina under the lights and the result was a blow out loss to the Tar Heels. After that game, Smith remarked that he thought the team had been ready for prime time heading into it, but clearly the results conveyed otherwise. … [Read more...] about Illini Football Found Lovie Smith Style Identity in Upset Win

David de Gea Makes Phenomenal Save, but Man United Drop Points

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It's the return of #DaveSaves as Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea made an absolutely phenomenal and beautiful save today at Stoke City. It's an early nominee for save of the year in this very young Premier League season. Unfortunately, it kind of waste because the line in front of David de Gea couldn't defend a corner well, and the Red Devils could only manage a draw … [Read more...] about David de Gea Makes Phenomenal Save, but Man United Drop Points

Alvaro Morata, N’Golo Kante Draw High Praise From Antonio Conte

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Chelsea football club began their Premier League title defense with an absolutely atrocious first half, but since that opening 45 minutes, they have outscored their opponents 8-2. They looked really solid today in a 2-1 win at Leicester City, and find themselves just one point behind the two Manchester clubs for the top of the table. Additionally, Eden Hazard returned to … [Read more...] about Alvaro Morata, N’Golo Kante Draw High Praise From Antonio Conte

Jose Mourinho Responds to Touchline Handshake Query: “that’s really a bad question”

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Classic Jose Mourinho in the postgame protocol today. Manchester United went to Stoke City, where they have not won since 2013, and came away with just one point, drawing with the Potters 2-2. After the final whistle, Mourinho made a beeline for his coaching staff and did not shake hands with his counter-part Mark Hughes. Apparently, Mourinho is not a huge fan of who Hughes … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Responds to Touchline Handshake Query: “that’s really a bad question”

Antonio Conte Gives Updates on Eden Hazard, Tiemoue Bakayoko Fitness

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Chelsea FC had a disastrous season opener at Burnley, which was especially concerning as it came off the heels of a disappointing FA Cup loss to Arsenal. However, the Blues turned it around in a hurry beating Tottenham Hotspur, their biggest title challengers last season, and the Everton decisively in games two and three. They kept it rolling after the international break … [Read more...] about Antonio Conte Gives Updates on Eden Hazard, Tiemoue Bakayoko Fitness

United Boss Mourinho Takes Another Swipe At Chelsea Playing Style

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They don't meet on the pitch until November, but Manchester United Manager Jose Mourinho has already started the mind games against his former club, Chelsea. In fact, he's already escalating the mind games that he previously commenced during the international break. In an interview with The Times earlier this week, Mourinho claimed that his second Chelsea league title … [Read more...] about United Boss Mourinho Takes Another Swipe At Chelsea Playing Style