Ronaldo should always win Ballon d´Or – Ancelotti

Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim is adamant the Ligue 1 leaders will not change their style of play for the upcoming Champions League tie with Manchester City.

Jardim s charges have been in sensational form domestically this season, scoring 76 goals in their 26 league matches which has given them a three-point advantage at the summit.

Despite their attacking flair Monaco head into the last-16 clash with City as underdogs, but Jardim will not approach the game any differently.

It does not matter who you play against, Paris Saint-Germain, Tottenham, Manchester City, whoever, Jardim said at a news conference.

It is in our DNA to play the way we play.

This will be our 11th game [in the competition]. We played four qualifiers, six in the group stage and…

According to the Independent, Premier League leaders Leicester City have had a bid of around £11.5million accepted for Chelsea striker Loic Remy, who has struggled for first team football at Stamford Bridge.

French striker Loic Remy could be set to join Leicester according to reports from the Independent

The French striker is widely expected to leave the reigning Premier League champions before the winter transfer window shuts on Monday night.

Struggled for first team football

Loic Remy was always going to struggle for first team football at Chelsea.

The Frenchman would have known that Diego Costa was the undisputed first choice striker at the Blues when he arrived in the summer of 2014 from QPR.

Costa arrived at Stamford Bridge on the …

Bayer Leverkusen forward Leon Bailey has ended speculation about his international future by accepting a call-up to the Jamaica squad.

There had been suggestions that the 20-year-old was holding out for a call-up by England, but Bailey has pledged his allegiance to Jamaica and looks set to feature in their clash with Bonaire.

Earlier this year, Bailey s adopted father Craig Butler had fuelled rumours England could select him, telling The Sun: England have made contact with us and there will be more discussions in the future.

However, it has since come to light that the Kingston-born Bailey was never eligible for the Three Lions, as he does not have a biological parent or grandparent who was born in England.

Bailey joined Bundesliga side Leverkusen from G…

Charlton have announced that owner Thomas Sandgaard has agreed to sell the club to SE7 Partners.

A share purchase agreement has been signed and the two parties are now working with the EFL as they seek approval for a takeover of the League One outfit.

Charlton CEO Peter Storrie told the club’s official website: “A deal has been agreed and a share purchase agreement has been signed by Thomas Sandgaard and SE7 Partners.

Charlton Athletic can confirm that a deal has been agreed for SE7 Partners to purchase the football club.

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“We’ll now work with SE7 Partners and the EFL to meet the league requirements, which is a process that can take some time.

“In the meantime, the day-to-day ru…

Leicester City have announced Nampalys Mendy has signed a new contract amid speculation Ben Chilwell could be set to join Chelsea.

Mendy agreed a short-term extension to see out the conclusion of the 2019-20 season, making two appearances following the restart as Brendan Rodgers squad finished fifth in the Premier League. 

The midfielder, who was signed from Nice, is now tied down at the King Power Stadium for a further two years. 

I ve enjoyed working with Papy since I arrived at Leicester City and the more I’ve seen of him, the more impressed I’ve been, so I m delighted he s extended his deal with the club as he has an important role to play,  Rodgers said of Mendy.

To have someone with his experience, quality and maturity is a big boost f…

Stoke City boss Mark Hughes has confirmed the club s interest in Croatian forward Ivica Olic after the player revealed he has an offer to move to the Britannia Stadium in the summer.

The Croatia international, whose current contract at Wolfsburg expires at the end of the season, has been offered a new deal at the Volkswagen Arena but has yet to decide his future.

At 34, Olic is intrigued by the prospect of playing against the giants of English football namely Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United one last time.

The former Bayern Munich star, who helped the Bavarian giants knock Manchester Untied out of the UEFA Champions League in 2010, told Jutarnji list, as per :

As I have said before, Wolfsburg have offered me a new contract which …

Premier League champions Chelsea have set their sights on replacing current coach Carlo Ancelotti with Barcelona handler Pep Guardiola if the Italian decides to leave the club, according to reports on Sunday.

Ancelotti s future at Stamford Bridge has come under scrutiny recently following the shock sacking earlier this month of his assistant Ray Wilkins, after which rumours swirled that Ancelotti had lost faith and was set to leave the club.

The Italian affirmed in midweek that he was fully committed to Chelsea, however doubts were placed on his position again Saturday when Chelsea sporting director Frank Arnesen announced he would leave the club at the end of the season.

The Sunday Telegraph reported that Chelsea want to replace Arnesen with Barcelona s former …

Real Madrid are considering a January bid for Wolfsburg star Ricardo Rodriguez, AS can reveal.

Los Blancos plan to offload Alvaro Arbeloa at the earliest opportunity and in turn are looking to sign a left-sided defender to challenge Marcelo for a starting berth.

According to AS, Wolfsburg full-back Ricardo Rodriguez has emerged as their top target following some scintillating performances in Germany and Europe.

However, the Wolves look unlikely to cash in on their prized asset midway through the season, but a summer exit cannot be ruled out.

Namely, a €36 million release clause will be activated next June, meaning that Real Madrid will have a chance to secure the defender s services at a reasonable price.

Rodriguez, 23, is an attack-minded full…

Roberto Martinez has claimed no-one is to blame for Everton s disappointing season, as the struggling Toffees prepare to visit Crystal Palace on Wednesday without injured captain Phil Jagielka.

Everton played out a 1-1 draw at Watford last time out and are winless in their past four Premier League matches.

That run of results has left Everton 14th in the table and increased the pressure on manager Martinez, who has failed to match the high standards set in his first season in charge in 2013-14, when the Toffees finished fifth, ahead of Tottenham and Manchester United, after challenging for a Champions League place. 

Some supporters have already turned on the former Wigan Athletic manager, displaying banners calling for his departure from Goodison Park.

B…

Kylian Mbappe has raised questions over his future at Paris Saint-Germain, revealing he is unsure if the French club is the best place for him.

France superstar Mbappe was in sensational form in the 2020-21 season, yet while PSG won the Coupe de France and Trophee des Champions, his efforts were not enough to help them successfully defend their Ligue 1 title, or propel them to Champions League glory.

In Europe s top five leagues, only Bayern Munich s Robert Lewandowksi (48) scored more goals in all competitions than Mbappe, who managed 42 in 47 appearances, averaging out at one every 88.62 minutes.

Like Erling Haaland, Europe s other free-scoring youngster, Mbappe achieved at a greater rate than his expected goals (xG) number, which averaged out at 34.14, …