In the first instalment of GOAL’s ‘Brits Abroad’ series, a man that worked with Ruben Loftus-Cheek at Chelsea, passed through China and ended up in Scandinavia talks culture shocks, the cost of salmon and what to do in the Finnish capital
Former Chelsea midfielder Denis Zakaria has revealed that he actively encouraged Lamine Camara to turn down a high-profile move to Stamford Bridge during the summer transfer window. The Monaco star emerged as a primary target for the Blues as they searched for a replacement for Enzo Fernandez, but a deal famously collapsed at the final hour. However, the Blues are expected to return for the Senegal international in January, with Premier League rivals Liverpool also monitoring his situation.
Luis Enrique, the manager of Paris Saint-Germain, has settled the situation of the Morocco international Achraf Hakimi regarding his participation with his national team during the upcoming international break.
Mikel Arteta has no intention of letting Noni Madueke leave Arsenal during the January transfer window despite his lack of Premier League minutes. The English winger is attracting interest from top European clubs, but the Gunners are ready to block any mid-season departure.
Liam Delap has been told what he “needs” in order to become Harry Kane’s successor in the England national team, with Bobby Zamora admitting to GOAL that replacing an “extremely special” striker will be almost impossible. Following his big-money transfer from Chelsea to Nottingham Forest, 23-year-old frontman Delap is hoping to prove himself deserving of a chance to lead the Three Lions’ attacking unit.
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha has dismissed suggestions that his side were expected to easily thrash Marseille after a hard-fought 2-1 away victory. The Portugal international insisted the reigning champions fully deserved their win while praising the resilience of their fierce rivals in a fiercely contested Le Classique.
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has expressed major concern over the fitness of Benjamin Sesko after the striker was forced to miss the Premier League clash with Fulham. The Slovenian forward is struggling with a recurring shin issue that previously plagued his start to life at Old Trafford.
Zinedine Zidane will receive a bespoke and enhanced security detail for his tenure as manager of the France national team. The 1998 World Cup winner requires unprecedented protection to manage the intense fanaticism surrounding his return to Les Bleus following Didier Deschamps' departure.
Real Madrid's official media channel has launched a scathing attack on refereeing standards in Spain following a chaotic 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid. The broadcaster did not hold back, suggesting a coordinated agenda against Los Blancos and even questioning the official's previous interactions with Barcelona stars.
Dominik Szoboszlai is on the “right path” to inherit captaincy duties at Liverpool and become “Steven Gerrard’s successor”, Reds icon Vladimir Smicer has told GOAL. The all-action Hungarian midfielder, who shares many qualities with a legendary No.8 from the not too distant past, has signed a new contract at Anfield and committed his future to Premier League giants.
After losing stars like Alexia Putellas, Salma Paralluelo and Ona Batlle this summer, the defending European champions are again aiming to defy the doubters and tap into the talent of La Masia to remain a continental force
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