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      Jorginho wants to STAY at Chelsea despite contract expiring and agent seen in Barcelona ahead of potential free transfer

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      CHELSEA midfielder Jorginho could be staying with the Blues after his agent said he is “prioritising” the club.The 30-year-old’s contract expires at the end of the season but his agent, Joao Santos, has hinted that a renewal could already be underway.
      Jorginho’s agent hints the star player could be renewing his contract with ChelseaCredit: EPA
      It comes amid reports Barcelona are interested in the Premier League ace ahead of a possible free transfer next summer when his contract expires.
      Speaking with Italian news outlet Tuttomercatoweb, Santos seemed to dash those hopes, dropping a big hint about the player’s future.
      Santos said: “We prioritise Chelsea and we are moving towards it. Another priority for Jorginho is to do well with the national team.”
      It comes after Chelsea took a step closer to securing their spot in the knockout stages of the Champions League after defeating AC Milan at the San Siro.
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      The opening for Chelsea came after a controversial red card was shown to AC Milan centre-back and former Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori.
      Jorginho proved his worth by converting the penalty and then helping see the Blues to a 2-0 victory.
      Speaking about the game, Santos said: “For Chelsea, the match against Milan was a great match, it is proof that the team is doing well.
      “Jorginho has played two hundred games with Chelsea, he scored from a penalty. Well, better than that…”
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      Santos was then asked about being spotted in Barcelona following whispers of a deal with the Catalan side.
      Santos added with a smile: “I went to pray.
      “I worked in football, I have been to Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia but also in other parts such as Valencia and Lyon.
      “I’m Jorginho’s agent, I may have talked about him but also others…”
      Chelsea return to Premier League on Sunday when they go head-to-head with Aston Villa. More

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      Fans all say the same thing as Barcelona unveil one-off kit with Drake’s OWL on the front to be worn against Real Madrid

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      BARCELONA will wear a one-off kit with Drake’s OWL logo on the front against rivals Real Madrid on Sunday – and fans are not happy.The unusual move is part of Barca’s new sponsorship deal with music streaming giants Spotify.
      Drake’s OWL logo will feature in El ClasicoCredit: Instagram @spotify
      Barca will wear the one-off shirt as part of their deal with SpotifyCredit: Instagram @spotify
      Fans are concerned the Drake curse will hit and Barca will lose to rivals RealCredit: Instagram @spotify
      Drake was the first to surpass 50billion streams on Spotify and is being honoured as a result.
      Further collaborations with other artists are likely to happen later on in the season.
      The OWL will replace Spotify’s logo on the front of the jersey.
      And some supporters can’t get past the likeness to Sheffield Wednesday’s iconic badge.
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      A statement read: “One of the main ideas behind the alliance between FC Barcelona and Spotify is to bring football and music together in order to connect with new audiences around the world.
      “As both are capable of bringing people together and exciting fans, for the first time, the men’s football team will enter the pitch for Sunday’s Clasico wearing a jersey featuring the logo of an internationally acclaimed artist – rapper and singer Drake, winner of 4 Grammy awards and the first to surpass 50 billion streams on Spotify – rather than their main partner’s logo.
      “Spotify has given this privileged space on the jersey as part of the framework of the partnership with the Club, just one of the actions that both brands are putting into place to offer innovative experiences for football fans, as well as helping to reach new audiences through music.
      “As was announced when the agreement was ratified, this type of exchange on the front of the jersey is scheduled to happen more as the season progresses.”
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      However, fans are all saying the same thing: The Drake curse.
      Barca are currently sat top of LaLiga, edging out last season’s winners Real on goal difference.
      But should history repeat itself, the Drake curse – which has seen sports stars he’s supported immediately lose afterwards – could see Barca fall behind their rivals with defeat at the Bernabeu.
      Supposed victims of the curse include Conor McGregor, Serena Williams and Anthony Joshua.
      And with mood at the Camp Nou already low with the club on the verge of dropping out of the Champions League, fans don’t want superstition working against them.
      One Barca fan said: “Drake curse in full effect. Real Madrid winning 3-1.”
      Another tweeted: “Drake curse on El Clasico… are you for real?”
      On featuring on Barca’s kit, Drake admitted “this doesn’t feel real”.
      While others are just picturing League One side Sheffield Wednesday.
      Replying to the kit, a fan said: “Drake? All I see is Sheffield Wednesday…”
      Another suggested taking Drake “to the cleaners” for copying the badge.
      Drake’s symbol has been likened to Wednesday’s badgeCredit: Getty
      Drake was McGregor’s cheerleader ahead of the Irishman’s bitter meeting with Khabib NurmagomedovCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd transfer boost with top target Frenkie de Jong set to finally quit Barcelona as he’s left ‘DISGUSTED’ at role

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      MANCHESTER UNITED target Frenkie de Jong is reportedly “disgusted” by his situation at Barcelona and looks set to quit the club.The Dutchman, 25, was at odds with Barca in the summer over millions in wages still owed to him.
      Frenkie de Jong os allegedly ‘disgusted’ with his situation at BarcelonaCredit: Rex
      De Jong was slapped with an ultimatum to either leave or take a major pay cut.
      And that led to a fee between United and Barca, which would have seen the midfielder reunite with old Ajax boss Erik ten Hag, worth £72million being agreed.
      But despite the financial dispute, Barca and De Jong appeared to repair the damage to the relationship – something the player wanted all along – after he refused to leave.
      However, since he turned down the move to United, De Jong has now found himself playing back-up in Xavi’s squad at the Nou Camp.
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      He has only appeared as a substitute in their last two matches and Spanish publication Sport is claiming that the Netherlands international is “disgusted” with his role.
      They face bitter rivals Real Madrid in El Clasico at the Bernabeu on Sunday.
      And this latest report states that he will be “very unhappy” if he is not selected to start.
      De Jong is desperate for more game time before the World Cup gets underway in November but has found himself behind the likes of Sergio Busquets, Gavi, and Pedri in midfield.
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      Now he is allegedly refusing to rule out a January exit from Barcelona should nothing change.
      That will provide some encouragement to United as they continue to chase the star.

      Despite bringing in Casemiro, Ten Hag is still desperate to add his compatriot to his ranks at Old Trafford.
      Now he and United’s transfer chiefs will be watching De Jong’s situation with a keen interest over the coming weeks ahead of the winter window. More

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      Man Utd star Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes spotted meeting Barcelona chiefs for talks in restaurant

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO’S agent Jorge Mendes has been spotted meeting Barcelona chiefs at a restaurant in the city.Mendes is the long-time representative of the Manchester United superstar, 37, as well as City midfielder Bernardo Silva.

      Mendes – agent of Ronaldo and Silva – met Barca chiefs at a restaurant on ThursdayCredit: Reuters
      Barcelona club president Joan Laporta and sporting director Mateu Alemany are in charge of negotiating transfers at the Nou Camp.
      Gerard Romero shared footage of the pair separately entering a restaurant.
      Ron’s hot shot agent Mendes is also spotted heading into the eatery.
      The men are said to have chatted about a possible return of Nico Gonzalez – who is on loan at LaLiga rivals Valencia.
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      But it is more than possible, Ronaldo and Silva were topics of conversation too.
      CR7 starred for Real Madrid for nine years but may be considering a January switch to their biggest enemies.
      Laporta already admitted the parties held discussions in the summer.
      At the presentation of Franck Kessie, the Barca boss openly described his meeting with Mendes.
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      He said: “I had dinner with Jorge Mendes and we talked about the market in general.
      “Cristiano? I’m not going to talk about players we discussed at the meeting, but it’s always good to know how some names are on the market.”
      Reports surfaced recently in Spain saying that the Catalan club were planning to relaunch a bid for Silva in January.
      The LaLiga giants failed in an attempt to sign the Man City ace, 28, in the summer transfer window.
      And talks may have already reignited in the restaurant meeting on Thursday.
      Despite their financial woes, La Blaugrana managed to spend almost £150million on new recruits – bringing in Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Frank Kessie, Andrea Christensen, Jules Kounde, Marcos Alonso and Hector Bellerin.
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      Barcelona managed to raise £700million by selling various digital assets, which makes any potential deal for Silva a possibility.
      Although they are set to be plunged into an even deeper financial crisis as they stand on the brink of exiting the Champions League in the group stage. More

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      ‘Traitor’ Messi slated by Barcelona fans after ‘liking’ Martinez post as Inter all-but KO old side from Champions League

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      LIONEL MESSI has been labeled as a “traitor” and a “mercenary” by Barcelona fans.The club icon, 35, liked a post from international team-mate Lautaro Martinez celebrating Inter Milan’s 3-3 draw at the Nou Camp on Wednesday night.
      Martinez shared celebrations on social media after Inter held Barca to a draw at the Nou Camp, which effectively sent the hosts crashing out
      Barcelona legend Messi controversially ‘liked’ the Instagram post from his international running mateCredit: Getty
      The draw all-but secured Inter’s progression through the Champions League group stage – and very nearly sent Barca crashing out.
      The Italians need just a point from their final two group games to knock Messi’s former team out of the competition.
      And if it wasn’t bad enough for fans of the LaLiga side, their king saluted Martinez on social media.
      The Argentinian striker shared the Instagram images with the caption: “Cuore, personalita, umilta. #ForzaInter”, which translates to “Heart, personality, humility.”
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      And the captain of his national side – who scored 672 goals in 778 appearances for Barcelona – LIKED the post.
      Catalan supporters were not happy with the Paris Saint-Germain star.
      One wrote: “Another proof that Messi does not feel sorry for Barcelona a club who made him who he is today and then later he broke the club and ran away, he is such a shameless traitor”.
      Another added: “This is what I mean when I say this guy was a mercenary”.
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      One fan exclaimed: “Calling him Judas falls short”.
      On the hour mark, Lauro Martinez scored his first in nine games to make it 2-1 to the Milan side.
      His shot ricocheted off both posts and snuck over the line.
      Robert Lewandowski then appeared to save the day with ten minutes left to play, taking advantage of a loose ball that Inter failed to clear.
      But Robin Gosens drilled in what looked like a winner with just a minute left on the clock to send Barca fans home crying.
      Up stepped Lewandowski again to unbelievably head home in injury time to level an exhilarating match.
      Also in Group C, Bayern conceded their first goals of the tournament but thrashed Viktoria Plzen 4-2 in the Czech Republic to go through. More

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      Barcelona 3 Inter Milan 3: Lewandowski TWICE rescues Barca from Champions League KO but they need miracle to progress

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      ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI equalised TWICE to save Barcelona from a Champions League exit in a dramatic encounter with Inter Milan.The LaLiga side are now on the verge of crashing out at the group stage for the second year running after a dramatic 3-3 draw.
      Lewandowski scored Barcelona’s third to equalise and rescue Barcelona’s Champions League dreamsCredit: Reuters
      The Nou Camp was lively as Barca sought revenge over last week’s defeat at the hands of Inter.
      The Catalan outift had to win to save their chances of progressing from Group C.
      Edin Dzeko hit the bar for the Seria A team early on, but Mousa Dembele scored the opener when he put away Sergi Roberto’s pinpoint ball into the box.
      He immediately hugged under-fire boss Xavi on the sidelines.
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      Nicolo Barella stunned the La Liga team in the second period as he snuck in behind centre-back Gerard Pique and buried sweetly past Marc-Andre ter Stegan.
      On the hour mark, Lauro Martinez scored his first in nine games – his shot ricocheting off both posts and sneaking over the line.
      Lewandowski saved the day firstly with ten minutes left to play, taking advantage of a loose ball that Inter failed to clear.
      But Robin Gosens drilled in what looked like a winner with just a minute left on the clock to send Barca fans home crying.
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      Up stepped Lewandowski again to head home an incredible goal to level an exhilarating match.
      The task is still extremely tough for Xavi’s team –  Inter need just a point from their final two group games to knock Barca out.
      Manager Simone Inzaghe was sent off for encroachment at the death.
      Also in Group C, Bayern conceded their first goals of the tournament but thrashed Viktoria Plzen 4-2 in the Czech Republic to go through.
      Leon Goretzka bagged a brace with Sadio Mane and Thomas Muller also on the scoresheet.
      Napoli sealed their knockout stage spot with a 4-2 home win against Ajax.
      Hirving Lozano, Giacomo Raspadori, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – from the spot – and Victor Osimhen scored for the hosts. Davy Klaassen’s strike and Steven Bergwijn’s penalty provided Ajax’s consolations.
      Ten-man Club Brugge qualified for the last 16 for the first time since the Champions League’s inception with a 0-0 draw at Atletico Madrid thanks to Simon Mignolet’s goalkeeping heroics.
      Kamal Sowah saw red late on with the Belgians now the only team yet to concede in the competition.
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      Bayer Leverkusen missed a penalty as Porto’s Mehdi Taremi scored two adding to Galeno’s opener as the Portuguese giants won 3-0 in Germany.
      Ex-Arsenal stars Matteo Guendouzi and Alexis Sanchez scored for Marseille as they won 2-0 at nine-man Sporting Lisbon. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea ‘send scouts to watch Lyon teenage sensation Malo Gusto ahead of 2023 transfer with Barcelona keen’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea are among a horde of top European clubs scouting Lyon starlet Malo Gusto, according to reports.The 19-year-old established himself as Les Gones’ first-choice right-back mid-way through last season.
      Malo Gusto is attracting interest from around EuropeCredit: Getty
      He has quickly gathered a reputation as one of Europe’s most promising full-backs – attracting plenty of attention in the process.
      According to 90min, Man United and Chelsea scouts have been sent to watch Gusto and write reports on him during the early months of this season.
      Arsenal , Tottenham and Manchester City are also showing interest in the French youth international.
      While Barcelona are claimed to have made enquiries over the summer.
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      Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Juventus have also been circling.
      Gusto is contracted with Lyon until 2024.
      And Laurent Blanc’s side want to agree a new deal with their impressive academy graduate.
      Gusto has started nine of his side’s first ten Ligue 1 matches of the season.
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      He has played 41 times for Lyon’s first team in total – laying on a handful of assists.
      Gusto has also started to make waves on the international scene.
      The talented teen has played five times for France’s Under-21s – scoring once and laying on an assist. More

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      Andres Iniesta dreaming of Barcelona homecoming and brutally hints at replacing old pal Xavi as Barcelona boss NEXT YEAR

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      ANDRES INIESTA is dreaming of a Barcelona homecoming – and brutally hinted that he could replace his old teammate Xavi as soon as next year.The legendary midfielder has spent the last four years playing in Japan at Vissel Kobe as his playing career slowly winds down.
      Iniesta made over 400 appearances for Barcelona between 2002 and 2008Credit: Getty
      After a rocky start, Xavi appears to be turning things around at the Nou CampCredit: Getty
      But he and Xavi used to rule Europe at their pomp and played in what many consider to be one of the best midfields of all time during Barcelona’s hay days under Pep Guardiola.
      Now 38, Iniesta is looking forward to the next stage in his footballing career.
      And he has suggested that could even include replacing his old teammate as Barcelona boss.
      He told Gazetta dello Sport: “I’ll continue at Vissel Kobe for another year… and then we’ll see. I would love to return to Barca.
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      “It’s my home, but I still don’t know in what way: head coach, sports director or something like that.”
      Current head coach Xavi shows no signs of departing any time soon however, with the Spanish manager appearing to have got Barcelona back on track.
      They top LaLiga on goal difference ahead of rivals Real Madrid as Xavi approaches his one year anniversary as Nou Camp boss.
      The club legend replaced Ronald Koeman last November and had to perform a rescue job to land Barca a place in the top four.
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      But it was far from plain sailing for the coach who saw his side knocked out the Champions League group stages and face embarrassing home league losses to the likes of Cadiz, Real Betis and Rayo Vallecano.
      But the club are showing clear signs of recovery following several crises, including the infamous 8-2 defeat to Bayern, the loss of club legend Lionel Messi and crippling financial issues.
      If Iniesta were to return, he would be just the latest former player to take over the reigns at the Catalan club.
      Along with Xavi, Koeman and Guardiola, the likes of Tito Vilanova and Luis Enrique have returned to be hired as manager over the last 15 years.
      The pair won four Champions Leagues together during their dominant spell at BarcelonaCredit: Getty More