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EPL: Thomas Tuchel Sends Clear Message To Chelsea’s New Owners
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EditorChelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has sent a clear message to the club’s next new owners.
Tuchel suggested he would prefer Chelsea’s new owners to be less controversial so he can get back to simply being a coach.
The German said this during his pre-match press conference ahead of Chelsea’s Champions League tie with Lille on Wednesday.
Recall that Roman Abramovich is currently in the process of selling the Blues after being sanctioned by the UK government and has instructed US merchant bank Raine to oversee the process, with Friday’s deadline for bids fast approaching.
Reports had emerged suggesting Saudi Media Group had made a £2.7billion offer for Chelsea, though that could generate even more controversy for the west London club.
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Recall that the Premier League faced enormous backlash when Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund was allowed to buy Newcastle United.
If the Saudi Arabia bid for Chelsea is successful and avoids any conflict of interest with Newcastle, Tuchel will undoubtedly face yet more political questions after weeks of dealing with the Abramovich fallout on behalf of the Stamford Bridge club’s so far silent hierarchy.
Asked if Saudi Arabian ownership would mean he [Tuchel] needs to continue his role as a Chelsea ‘ambassador’ and result in more non-football questions, Tuchel replied: “Yeah, but before we discuss a new owner a new owner needs to arrive.
“And a new owner needs to be approved and a new owner needs to be allowed to own the football club, and then we can discuss it, if it’s necessary.
“But then again, maybe I’m not the right person because there is a process about how you become an owner in this league.
“And, of course, like I said to you after the last game, everybody relies on the reliability of the process and on the values which are behind the decision and the permission to own a club and to run a club.
“Did I have a choice [to become an ambassador for Chelsea]? No, I did not have a choice to also take this role. Do I need it? No.
“But listen, it’s more or less day-by-day. It’s like this in England that not a lot of people in general in sports are talking at a football club. It’s a structure that I really appreciate, we talk inside. Of course we have people who are in charge of different roles and different responsibilities.
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“But to the outside it’s more or less just me who talks. Was it always comfortable? No. But I think it’s necessary.
“I don’t think too much about it. I try to be honest and I try to give you an insight and I try to provide you with information, but more or less still from a sporting side, and from a coach’s heart.
“This is what I try and this is maybe what you can rely on. And I’m more than happy if things calm down and we can talk more about football – more than happy.”
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Former Manchester United Striker, Carlos Tevez Rushed To Hospital
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April 24, 2024By
EditorFormer Argentina international Carlos Tevez has been admitted to hospital after suffering chest pains.
The former Manchester United and Manchester City striker reportedly spent the night at a clinic in the upmarket Buenos Aires neighbourhood of San Isidro after seeking medical help.
He was due to undergo more tests today at another nearby hospital.
The club he manages, top-flight Argentinian side Independiente, confirmed his hospital admission overnight as it said the initial results had been ‘satisfactory.’
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Local reports have linked the problems to stress. Tevez has yet to make any official comment.
Independente said in an overnight statement on X, formerly Twitter after initially denying the father-of-three had been admitted to the hospital: ‘Our coach, Carlos Tevez, went to the La Trinidad Hospital in San Isidro with chest pain.
‘They carried out the corresponding tests and they were satisfactory.
‘Today he will continue with a series of tests scheduled in advance as part of a general check-up.’
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It added in a subsequent message: ‘Carlos Tevez will be hospitalised as a precaution until the corresponding tests are completed.’
It was not immediately clear whether he would be able to attend a club training session scheduled for later today.
The hospital where he is set to undergo further tests has been named the Finochietto Hospital in Buenos Aires.
Tevez is understood to suffer from high blood pressure and regularly undergoes medical checks.
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Two Premier League Stars Arrested In R@pe Probe, Suspended By Cub’
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April 24, 2024By
EditorTwo Premier League stars who were both arrested in a police rape probe have now reportedly been suspended by their football club.
The two unnamed footballers, both 19, are from the same club and were arrested over the weekend after the alleged victim made a report to police.
One player, 19, was reportedly spoken to by police on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a rape at the club stadium before he was formally arrested after leaving the grounds.
He was detained overnight and was later questioned by police under caution.
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The other player, who is also 19, was arrested the next day and was later quizzed by officers on suspicion of rape.
He was detained overnight and was later questioned by police under caution.
The other player, who is also 19, was arrested the next day and was later quizzed by officers on suspicion of rape.
Both players have since been released on bail pending further enquiries, police have said.
The alleged rape reportedly took place on Friday night, with the alleged victim contacting police and filing a formal complaint hours later.
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The force said: ‘Officers have arrested two men following a report of a rape.
‘A 19-year-old man was arrested on Saturday (20 April) on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a rape. A second 19-year-old man was arrested on Sunday (21 April) on suspicion of rape.
‘Both men have since been released on police bail.’
A club spokesman told The Sun yesterday: ‘As the matter is now in the hands of the police, the Football Club will not be making further comment at this stage.’
Police officers arrived at the stadium to speak to the footballer and spoke with him in a private room, a source told the paper.
They said the player left with another person and was arrested that night.
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It is not the first time the Premier League has been at the centre of a police investigation over an alleged rape.
Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood, 22, was charged with attempted rape, assault and coercive behaviour in October 2022.
The case against him was subsequently dropped in February 2023 after key witnesses withdrew. Greenwood denied all the allegations against him.
After an internal club investigation, the decision was taken to send Greenwood out on loan to Spanish club Getafe.
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20-year-old English Midfielder, Bellingham Wins 2024 Laureus World Sports Breakthrough Award
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April 23, 2024By
EditorJude Bellingham has been awarded the 2024 Laureus World Sports Breakthrough of the Year prize in recognition of his startling season for Real Madrid and England.
The 20-year-old English midfielder established himself as the Spanish giants’ main man since moving to the club from Borussia Dortmund last summer,
Bellingham, who has a tally of 21 goals produced another starring role in Sunday’s El Clasico victory over Barcelona.
He scored the late winner that secured a 3-2 win over Barcelona.
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Jude Bellingham wins 2024 Laureus World Sports Breakthrough of the Year award
Elsewhere, Novak Djokovic and Aitana Bonmati were the other big winners at the ceremony held in the Galeria de Cristal in Madrid on Monday night.
Djokovic was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for a record-equalling fifth time after winning the Australian Open, French Open, and US Open to lead the way with 24 grand slam men’s singles titles.
‘I am incredibly honoured to have won my fifth Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award,’ said Djokovic.
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‘I think back to 2012, when I won it for the first time as a 24-year-old. I am very proud to be here 12 years later, reflecting on a year that brought me and my fans a lot of excitement and success.
‘It was thrilling to return to Australia last January and win my 10th title. It is a tournament that is so dear to my heart and set me up for an incredible 12 months.
‘I could not have achieved so much success without an incredible team behind me, and inspirational rivals who have always pushed me to be the best version of myself.’
The 25th Laureus World Sports Awards took place on Monday 22 April in Madrid, celebrating the leading names in sport from across the globe.
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