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6 days ago
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Tonali scoops Men's Sela Player of the Month award for May
The midfield maestro became an instrumental figure after returning to action in August, helping the Magpies lift domestic silverware for the first time in 70 years alongside securing a top-five finish in the Premier League. His contribution during May included scoring the opener in a crucial win against Chelsea, which would ultimately have a major impact on the race for UEFA Champions League qualification. Advertisement Speaking as the squad celebrated a memorable campaign with a lap of honour at St. James' Park, Tonali told 'It wasn't the best result to finish on, but it was so important to qualify for the Champions League - everyone at the club has earned it this season. 'After the cup win in March, we had three or four days to enjoy the moment with club staff and people in the city, but then we became solely focused on our Champions League ambition. 'We started working towards our own mini league within the overall table and I'm pleased that we have been able to achieve another goal, in addition to lifting the trophy." Ahead of the summer break, World Cup qualifiers await the Italian international who was pleased to round off the domestic season with Sela Player of the Month recognition. Advertisement 'This season, we've secured a top-five place in the most difficult league in the world," he added. "We'll celebrate that achievement together first as everyone at the club has worked so hard for it. 'It's important that we then rest after the international games, have a holiday and be ready to restart the season. 'I'm also really pleased to finish the season with a Sela Player of the Month award, which I dedicate to this amazing team and the amazing people of Newcastle.'
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
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Newcastle transfer implication as Juventus fight for Champions League spot
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Juventus will be forced to drop their main transfer targets, Victor Osimhen and Sandro Tonali, if they fail to qualify for the Champions League this season. The race for a Champions League spot in Serie A will likely have transfer consequences for Newcastle United given that one of their stars, Tonali, is a top Juventus target for next summer. Advertisement The Bianconeri lead Roma by just one point in the table, so a win in the season's final game at Venezia would send Igor Tudor's men straight to the 2025-26 Champions League. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – MAY 11: Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Chelsea FC at St James' Park on May 11, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by) Clearly, playing in Europe's elite competition next season would give the Bianconeri a much-needed financial boost, especially ahead of the summer transfer window. Gazzetta insists that Tonali and Osimhen are the main Juventus targets for the summer, although recent reports suggest the Napoli loanee is in talks with Al-Hilal and has rejected an offer from the Old Lady. As for Tonali, Juventus plan to use part of the Champions League revenue to make an offer for the Italian midfielder, but the Bianconeri would also be glad to include Douglas Luiz in the deal. Without Champions League money, Juventus' appeal and budget would naturally decrease, so the Bianconeri would look to Benfica's Florentino Luis as their main midfield target.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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PST's awards for 2024-25 Premier League season
Maresca hails Tonali and feels not enough to only stop Isak Enzo Maresca, Chelsea manager, admitted that Newcastle have many good players, not only Sandro Tonali and Alexander Isak ahead of their meeting in the Premier League. 0:41 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
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13-05-2025
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Newcastle have 'momentum' going into Arsenal match
Maresca hails Tonali and feels not enough to only stop Isak Enzo Maresca, Chelsea manager, admitted that Newcastle have many good players, not only Sandro Tonali and Alexander Isak ahead of their meeting in the Premier League. 0:41 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Express Tribune
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Tonali sinks 10-man Chelsea
Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali scores their first goal during the Premier League match against Chelsea at St James' Park on May 11. PHOTO: REUTERS Newcastle took a huge step towards qualifying for the Champions League as Sandro Tonali inspired a vital 2-0 victory over top five rivals Chelsea on Sunday. Tonali put Newcastle ahead after just two minutes at St James' Park before Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson was sent off for an elbow on Sven Botman late in the first half. Bruno Guimaraes struck in stoppage-time to secure the Magpies' seventh win from their last nine league games and lift them into third place in the Premier League. Eddie Howe's side, aiming to feature in the Champions League for the second time in three seasons, are one point above fourth-placed Manchester City and three clear of fifth-placed Chelsea and sixth-placed Aston Villa. League Cup winners Newcastle travel to Arsenal next weekend, before hosting Everton in their last two matches. "I thought first half we were really good. I was very pleased. The sending-off changed the game," Howe said. "With the score line as it was, it was a tricky second half for us mentally because we wanted to go and attack. But Chelsea tweaked things to make it difficult for us. "We hung in there. We got over the line and that's the major thing in a game like today." Chelsea's first defeat in seven league games leaves their bid to return to Europe's elite club competition in jeopardy. Seventh-placed Nottingham Forest will move one point above Chelsea and knock them out of the top five if they beat relegated Leicester at the City Ground later on Sunday. With Manchester United at home and Forest away left on their schedule, Enzo Maresca's team face a tense finish to their top five challenge. Reaching the UEFA Conference League final against Real Betis with a win against minnows Djurgarden on Thursday was little consolation to Chelsea after this damaging result. "It's already difficult 11 v 11 in this stadium, against this team so playing an hour with 10 players is not easy," Maresca said. "The only thing I can say is that sometimes it is too easy to take some decisions in some stadiums. But if the referee says it's a red, it's a red. "We were in a good run but my message was always the same to the players. The game is gone, think about the next one." Newcastle made the perfect start after just two minutes with a blistering break that caught Chelsea cold. Countering from a Chelsea corner that came to nothing, Newcastle's Anthony Gordon was felled by Moises Caicedo. When the penalty appeal came to nothing, Jacob Murphy whipped in a low cross that Tonali converted at the far post. Swept along by the tidal wave of emotion rolling down from the stands, Newcastle poured forward in search of a second goal. Alexander Isak miscued with the goal at his mercy after Dan Burn headed down Tonali's free-kick. Chelsea were in dire straits and Jackson saw red in the 36th minute as his moment of madness encapsulated their haphazard start. The forward led with his elbow as he crashed into Newcastle defender Botman, initially earning a booking that was upgraded to a dismissal after VAR called for a check. Maresca sent on Reece James for Noni Madueke at half-time in a bid to remedy Chelsea's defensive issues. Chelsea finally forced Nick Pope to make a save when Marc Cucurella took Cole Palmer's pass and unleashed a powerful effort that the goalkeeper palmed away. That near-miss was part of a period of sustained Chelsea possession despite their numerical disadvantage. Picked out by Jadon Sancho, Enzo Fernandez's drive forced a superb save from Pope in the closing stages. James should have rewarded Chelsea for their late barrage but he headed wastefully over from an unmarked position. Howe's anxiety was palpable on the touchline and Guimaraes finally eased the nerves in the 90th minute. Burn's pass found the Brazil midfielder, whose shot took a hefty deflection as it looped in over Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
