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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Liverpool's Luis Diaz wanted by Al-Nassr
Liverpool forward Luis Díaz has been added to the list of potential signings at Al-Nassr, who are monitoring his contract situation at Anfield. Díaz, 28, has two years left on his current deal on Merseyside with no agreement yet on an extension to the terms signed when he was bought from Porto for an initial £37.5 million fee. Barcelona have been heavily linked with Díaz but it is understood there is genuine interest from Al-Nassr as they look to mount a Saudi Pro League title challenge after finishing second this season. Liverpool have been working on a deal for Bayer Leverkusen forward Florian Wirtz which could change Arne Slot's forward line, although Colombia international Díaz was an important part of the title-winning team and started 28 Premier League matches last season. Interest in Díaz is not believed to be linked with Cristiano Ronaldo's future, with Al-Nassr always looking at players in the market for next season. While Ronaldo has cryptically hinted 'this chapter is over' on social media at the end of the season, some sources believe he will sign a new deal at Al-Nassr. He could still join a new team for the Club World Cup on a short-term deal. 'We are still in negotiations with Cristiano. Hopefully we can find a solution on a renewal,' said Al-Nassr executive Fernando Hierro. As revealed last month, Al-Nassr have shown interest in Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo although his club are determined to keep the player who scored in their Europa Conference triumph this week in Wroclaw. Díaz has reached double figures for goals in the last two seasons and during his time at Anfield has won the Premier League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup, having initially looking to be heading to Tottenham before Liverpool moved late for him in 2022.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
CBS Sports reporter asks Cole Palmer why he's carrying trophy in his shorts and Chelsea star's answer doesn't disappoint
COLE PALMER gave a typically deadpan answer when quizzed about why he was storing his Conference League Player of the Match trophy down his shorts last night. Palmer 6 Palmer was keeping his Player of the Match award inside his shorts for his post-match interview on CBS Credit: CBS 6 Palmer inspired Chelsea to Conference League glory Credit: Getty Palmer assisted two goals to turn around a one-goal deficit and make Chelsea the And the 23-year-old midfielder was his usual nonchalant self when he stopped for a post-match chat with CBS after his super showing. She said: "Cole, interesting way to carry your trophy there." READ MORE ON CHELSEA And Palmer simply replied: "I've got no pockets, so I put it there". Fans were loving his response, with Palmer regularly going viral for On social media, one fan wrote: "Effortlessly funny". While another added: "I hope this man never changes". Most read in Football 6 Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge And a third joked: "Greatest football quote ever". Palmer has been criticised for his performances at times this season, failing to recreate the sky-high standards he set for himself last term. Moment Chelsea & Real Betis fans CLASH in Poland launching bottles & smoke grenades hours before Europa Conference final But the His performance saw him hailed as a "genius" by former Blue Joe Cole, who told TNT Sports: " "He took the game by the scruff of the neck and there are not many players in world football that can do what he does." Despite being Chelsea's standout star, Palmer joked in his post-match press conference that teammate Prompting a chorus of laughter in the press room, Palmer said: "Can I ask a question, who gives Player of the Tournament out for the competition? "Can someone tell him Tosin wants it". 6 Palmer joked that Tosin Adarabioyo wanted the Player of the Tournament award in his post-match press conference Credit: Getty 6 Palmer was the standout star in the 4-1 victory over Real Betis Credit: Getty 6 Chelsea won the Conference League in Poland Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Joe Cole suffers wardrobe malfunction celebrating Chelsea goal and causes £3000 of damage but says ‘I ain't paying'
Cole gave his verdict on the future of one player Cole runnings Joe Cole suffers wardrobe malfunction celebrating Chelsea goal and causes £3000 of damage but says 'I ain't paying' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JOE COLE suffered an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction as he celebrated Chelsea becoming Conference League champions. His former club came from behind to beat Real Betis 4-1 in Wroclaw, Poland, and become the first club to complete the set of Uefa competitions. 3 Joe Cole suffered a wardrobe malfunction as he split some tea while celebrating a Chelsea goal 3 He was appearing on the TNT Sports show with Steve Sidwell, left, and Michail Antonio, middle Credit: Getty 3 Chelsea beat Real Betis 4-1 in Poland to be crowned Conference League champions Credit: Getty However, Cole's enthusiasm to celebrate as Chelsea scored came back to bite him. Watching the game from the TNT Sports studio in the 40,000 Wroclaw Stadium, Cole looked sharp as he wore a brown suit and white shirt for his TV duties. He was appearing alongside West Ham star Michail Antonio and ex-Chelsea team-mate Steve Sidwell, as well as presenter Emma Dodds. And a clip shared to the broadcasters social media pages showed how the 43-year-old celebrated one of the Blues' goals, before he had an unfortunate incident. READ MORE IN CHELSEA CHELSEA RATINGS Cole Palmer single-handedly turns final around as Malo Gusto is hauled off Cole was seen jumping up and down with his arms in the air when Chelsea grabbed a goal. The beaming former midfielder then went to Sidwell to hug him over the table. But his animated response to the goal prompted Dodds to try and intervene to stop him knocking over some drinks on the table. She was seen grabbing a microphone, but not before the contents of a cup of tea had been knocked over on the table in the chaos. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Cole turned around and noticed the mess which saw his face go from jubilation to horror before he is heard saying: "Oh no my tea." He then picked it up and took a swig before looking for some napkins to clean up the table which was drenched in liquid. Moment Chelsea & Real Betis fans CLASH in Poland launching bottles & smoke grenades hours before Europa Conference final After returning into camera shot, Cole then picked up a microphone and showed it to the camera. Cole then joked: "[That's] About three grands worth. "I ain't paying." Chelsea won the match thanks to goals from Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Jackson, Jadon Sancho and Moises Caicedo. But Cole heaped praise on "genius" Cole Palmer, who had notched two assists to turn the game around following Abde Ezzalzouli's first half strike for Betis. Cole said on TNT Sports: "Cole Palmer, absolute genius. We don't produce these players. "They don't fall off trees. He took the game by the scruff of the neck tonight and made it happen. "There aren't many players in world football who can do what he does." Cole, who was a Champions League runner-up with the Stamford Bridge outfit in 2008 - the last major Uefa final the team were defeated in - added: "Chelsea is a huge club at this level. "And what I would say, for these young players and this team to win a trophy, it's going to take them to the next level. "But it's not about that tonight. It's about a group of young footballers, young coaches, coming together and achieving something. "Don't be looking down your noses at this." Cole also gave his transfer verdict on loan star Sancho, who Chelsea have the option to sign from Manchester United for £25million or face a £5m penalty to not sign him. He said: "I think Jadon is a really great player and I think he's done well. "He's been rotated in and out a bit but I want to see Jadon playing. You want a player like that in your squad. It will come down to a financial decision I imagine but I really like him." Asked specifically whether the winger had done enough to justify a permanent move, Cole said: "Yes I do. "This is a kid who went to Dortmund and was a superstar as a kid. It wasn't working at Man United but he's done well, he's got his career back on track at Chelsea. "I think there's more to come from him as well." Manager Enzo Maresca said discussions about Sancho's future would be held in the coming days. Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Joe Cole suffers wardrobe malfunction celebrating Chelsea goal and causes £3000 of damage but says ‘I ain't paying'
JOE COLE suffered an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction as he celebrated Chelsea becoming Conference League champions. His former club Advertisement 3 Joe Cole suffered a wardrobe malfunction as he split some tea while celebrating a Chelsea goal 3 He was appearing on the TNT Sports show with Steve Sidwell, left, and Michail Antonio, middle Credit: Getty 3 Chelsea beat Real Betis 4-1 in Poland to be crowned Conference League champions Credit: Getty However, Cole's enthusiasm to celebrate as Watching the game from the TNT Sports studio in the 40,000 Wroclaw Stadium, Cole looked sharp as he wore a brown suit and white shirt for his TV duties. He was appearing alongside And a clip shared to the broadcasters social media pages showed how the 43-year-old celebrated one of the Blues' goals, before he had an unfortunate incident. Advertisement READ MORE IN CHELSEA Cole was seen jumping up and down with his arms in the air when Chelsea grabbed a goal. The beaming former midfielder then went to Sidwell to hug him over the table. But his animated response to the goal prompted Dodds to try and intervene to stop him knocking over some drinks on the table. She was seen grabbing a microphone, but not before the contents of a cup of tea had been knocked over on the table in the chaos. Advertisement Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Cole turned around and noticed the mess which saw his face go from jubilation to horror before he is heard saying: "Oh no my tea." He then picked it up and took a swig before looking for some napkins to clean up the table which was drenched in liquid. Moment Chelsea & Real Betis fans CLASH in Poland launching bottles & smoke grenades hours before Europa Conference final After returning into camera shot, Cole then picked up a microphone and showed it to the camera. Advertisement Cole then joked: "[That's] About three grands worth. "I ain't paying." Chelsea won the match thanks to goals from Enzo Fernandez, But Cole heaped praise on "genius" Advertisement Cole said on TNT Sports: "Cole Palmer, absolute genius. We don't produce these players. "They don't fall off trees. He took the game by the scruff of the neck tonight and made it happen. "There aren't many players in world football who can do what he does." Cole, who was a Champions League runner-up with the Stamford Bridge outfit in 2008 - the last major Uefa final the team were defeated in - added: "Chelsea is a huge club at this level. Advertisement "And what I would say, for these young players and this team to win a trophy, it's going to take them to the next level. "But it's not about that tonight. It's about a group of young footballers, young coaches, coming together and achieving something. "Don't be looking down your noses at this." Cole also gave his transfer verdict on loan star Sancho, who Chelsea have the option to sign from Manchester United for £25million or face a £5m penalty to not sign him. Advertisement He said: "I think Jadon is a really great player and I think he's done well. "He's been rotated in and out a bit but I want to see Jadon playing. You want a player like that in your squad. It will come down to a financial decision I imagine but I really like him." Asked specifically whether the winger had done enough to justify a permanent move, Cole said: "Yes I do. "This is a kid who went to Dortmund and was a superstar as a kid. It wasn't working at Man United but he's done well, he's got his career back on track at Chelsea. Advertisement "I think there's more to come from him as well." Manager Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Reece James overheard by TNT Sports presenter rollocking Chelsea team-mates at half-time of Conference League final
Maresca explained why James did not start the final F-REE SPEECH Reece James overheard by TNT Sports presenter rollocking Chelsea team-mates at half-time of Conference League final REECE JAMES was overheard delivering a passionate half-time speech that inspired Chelsea's Conference League final comeback. The Blues came from 1-0 down at the break to beat Real Betis 4-1 in Wroclaw, Poland. 3 Reece James rallied the Chelsea team at half-time before coming on Credit: TNT SPORTS 3 James demanded a 'reaction' in the second-half Credit: Getty Captain James was named on the bench but come on at the interval to replace Malo Gusto. TNT Sports reporter Becky Ives claimed she could hear the right-back rallying the troops inside the changing room at half-time. She told him: "I heard you in the dressing room really geeing up the team." And it made all the difference as Chelsea put in a stunning second-half performance to clinch glory. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL LOST HIS HEAD Antony in moment of madness as Utd flop appears to HEADBUTT Enzo Fernandez Asked by Ives about his battle cry, James replied: "I thought in the first-half we were very flat. "The game did not go our way early on and it looked like it took a lot out of us. "We needed a reaction in the second-half and we got it." On not being named in the starting XI, James said: "It's devastating to know you're not playing in the final or not starting. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS "I want to play every game but it was the manager's decision and once he made the decision, I need to accept it and move on and be ready to come in if I'm needed." Enzo Maresca revealed after the game that he did not start James amid fears of him suffering another injury. Moment Chelsea & Real Betis fans CLASH in Poland launching bottles & smoke grenades hours before Europa Conference final He explained: "I promise you, I will start always with Reece, but I'm trying to protect him. "He plays more games this season than the last two or three. He knows that. "But he is a top player for us, he is like Cole [Palmer], but the problem is we need to manage him. "When we change him he said, 'boss don't worry, we are going to win the game'."
