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      Leeds star Raphinha ‘wanted by Barcelona in summer transfer with Chelsea and Liverpool also in race for winger’

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      BARCELONA are leading the race to sign Leeds star Raphinha, with Chelsea and Liverpool also interested, according to reports.The Brazilian forward, 25, has been in superb form this season and is expected to leave the relegation battlers in the summer.
      Barcelona lead the race for Leeds star Raphinha despite interest from Liverpool and Chelsea, according to reportsCredit: PA
      And Barcelona lead the race for Raphinha with his agent Deco already working on a deal, according to Fabrizio Romano.
      The LaLiga giants are yet to launch an offer with Leeds facing the drop.
      Jesse Marsch won his first match in charge of the Yorkshire side in this third game after Joe Gelhardt bagged a crucial, last-gasp winner against fellow strugglers Norwich.
      But with Leeds still locked in a fight to avoid relegation, Barcelona know they could be able to land Raphinha cheaply in the summer.
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      Barca have the added advantage of Deco being Raphinha’s agent.
      The former Portugal star spent four years at the Nou Camp as a player and still works as a South America scout for the Spaniards.
      But Barcelona may have to act quickly with both Liverpool and Chelsea showing an interest in Raphinha in recent months.
      Both Premier League giants are chasing more attacking depth with Raphinha suiting their playing style perfectly, able to cut in from the right flank with his left foot to devastating effect.
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      Raphinha is under contract at Leeds until the end of the 2023-24 season.
      The seven-cap Brazil star has scored nine times in 27 Premier League games this season, adding a further three assists despite his club’s struggles. More

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      Chelsea bidders Saudi Media have NO direct ties to Saudi Arabian rulers and plan to invest heavily in women’s team

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      POTENTIAL new Chelsea owners Saudi Media have NO direct ties to the Saudi Arabian rulers.And they plan to invest heavily into the women’s team as they look to continue their success in the WSL and in the cups.
      Mohamed Alkhereiji, left, heads up Saudi Media but has no formal links to the Saudi royal leadersCredit: Twitter @malkhereiji
      Saudi Media have reportedly bid £2.7billion for the Stamford Bridge club and want to renovate the ageing stadium.
      The Blues are desperate to complete a quick sale following the sanctions placed on them and current owner Roman Abramovich due to his links with Russian president Vladimir Putin.
      Headed by Chelsea fan Mohamed Alkhereiji, the private consortium are receiving ‘support in finding funding and backers’ from Mohammed bin Khalid Al Saud.
      Khalid Al Saud is chair of the Saudi Telecom Company, which is a state-owned company in which the Public Investment Fund owns shares.
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      However, Goal report Saudi Media is a completely private company without immediate links to the controversial leaders of the country.
      The Premier League permitted the Newcastle takeover last year despite the Public Investment Fund being led by the Saudi royals.
      And therefore they would be unlikely to stop this potential deal going through.
      Chelsea are said to have discouraged ‘politically sensitive’ parties from submitting offers after the backlash to the Newcastle deal.
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      And even if this got the green light, another Saudi ownership could still prove unpopular just days after a record 81 people were executed in the kingdom.
      Saudi Media – who turn over £770million per year – have experience in football and are involved at Al Hilal and Al Nassr, building the latter’s brand-new Mrsool Park ground.
      The report adds Alkhereiji is keen to improve Chelsea’s commercial deals, tap into the large under-30 population in the Middle East, set up academies in the area and pour money into the Cobham training ground and women’s set-up.
      The UK Government are handling the Chelsea sale and insist not a single penny will go to Abramovich.
      Fellow Blues fan Nick Candy is still pressing ahead with his attempt to buy his beloved team.
      There is also a joint bid from Todd Boehly and Hansjorg Wyss while Jamie Reuben, who is a director at Newcastle, may launch an attempt. More

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      Mohamed Alkhereiji is billionaire Saudi Chelsea fan bidding to buy club who wants to revamp stadium and keep Rudiger

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      IN just over a day, Chelsea have gone from being financially paralysed to potentially saved – thanks to Mohamed Alkhereiji.Roman Abramovich put the Blues up for sale earlier this month but was quickly hit with sanctions due to his ties to Russian president Vladimir Putin.
      Mohamed Alkhereiji, pictured with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and Newcastle owner Mohammed bin Salman, has launched a £2.7bn bid to buy ChelseaCredit: Twitter @malkhereiji
      Initially, the oligarch was banned from selling the club.
      But after Abramovich agreed to forgo any proceeds made from the sale of Chelsea, the government allowed him to push on with his bid to move on from the West London club.
      And already a bid has come in, with private consortium Saudi Media Group – led by Alkhereiji – submitting a £2.7billion offer.
      Abramovich had hoped for £3bn, but could accept the offer in the interest of a quick sale.
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      Rivalling British billionaire Nick Candy and a number of other parties including Hansjorg Wyss and Todd Boehly, Alkhereiji is just the latest to take an interest in running the Stamford Bridge show.
      We take a look at everything you need to know about Chelsea’s potential new owner.
      Who is Mohamed Alkhereiji?
      Alkhereiji is a Saudi Arabian businessman… and Chelsea fan.
      He runs the Saudi Media Group – the party behind the £2.7bn bid – and is CEO of the parent company Engineer Holding Group, founded by his father, Abdulelah Alkhereiji.
      Alkhereiji has ties to the UK, though, having studied at the Cass Business School in London and also spending three years working at Deutsche Bank.
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      So, why Chelsea?
      A Blues fan, the mega-rich businessman has been spotted at Stamford Bridge before, most-recently for the 1-1 draw against Manchester United in November.
      Incidentally, that was also the last time Abramovich graced Stamford Bridge with his presence.
      Alkhereiji was also in West London for the 3-1 win over Arsenal in 2017 – famous for Eden Hazard’s sensational solo goal.
      He and his children are all Chelsea fans – so Alkhereiji has a personal interest in buying the club, as well as a financial one.
      Alkhereiji is a Chelsea fan and has been spotted at Stamford Bridge once already this seasonCredit: Twitter @malkhereiji

      Actually, yes.
      As well as Chelsea, Alkhereiji supports Saudi Arabian giants Al Nassr and even built them a brand new, state-of-the-art stadium – Mrsool Park.
      The Saudi Media Group also have links to Al Hilal – who lost 1-0 to the Blues in the semi-final of the Club World Cup earlier this year.
      So can Alkhereiji afford Chelsea?
      Abramovich has slapped a £3bn price-tag on the club – despite buying them for just £140m in 2003.
      However, with the Russian keen to make a quick sale and refusing to pocket any of the proceeds, it’s likely he will accept lower bids.
      The Saudi Media Group backed by Alkhereiji is claimed to have offered £2.7bn – which could well be enough.
      The company turns over a staggering £770million a year – more than enough to afford the club.
      However, the Saudi Media Group will likely be backed by other private parties form the Middle Eastern nation as part of a larger consortium.
      Simply put, they can afford Chelsea.
      Alkhereiji and the Saudi Media Group are a private entity not supported by the nation’s government, unlike Newcastle, PSG and Man CityCredit: Twitter @malkhereiji
      Could the bid be blocked?
      It’s highly unlikely the consortium will have any issues.
      Newcastle were recently purchased by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund – causing controversy due to the nation’s human rights record.
      However, the consortium who bought the Toon in a £300m takeover were backed by the Saudi government.
      The Saudi Media Group led by Alkhereiji is a privately-run entity, not backed by the Saudi – or any other – government.
      Therefore, they shouldn’t run into any problems on that front.
      So if Alkhereiji is successful, what’s his vision?
      Well, a perfect blend of sentimentality and revolution.
      For starters, Alkhereiji wants to renew the contract of club legend Cesar Azpilicueta – who is rumoured to be on the brink of a move to Barcelona.
      He also wants to tie down Antonio Rudiger to a new deal – with both defenders out of contract in the summer.
      However, Alkhereiji also has one eye on the future – targeting a staggering £1.5bn overhaul of Stamford Bridge after years of false dawns.
      The group also want to pour more money into Chelsea’s youth system to continue the club’s legacy or finding and nurturing top young talent, while also heavily investing in the women’s team.
      Elsewhere, the Saudi Media Group want to secure bigger and better commercial partnerships for the club – with the Blues recently losing Three and Hyundai after Abramovich was sanctioned.
      They plan to use their already extensive connections to land mega-money deals.
      The consortium also aim to broaden the Blues fanbase, diving into the ‘untapped market’ of Saudi Arabia. More

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      Chelsea could still keep Cesar Azpilicueta ‘after one-year extension is triggered BEFORE financial sanctions’

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      CESAR AZPILICUETA’S potential free transfer from Chelsea to Barcelona has hit a snag.The Blues are currently unable to offer any new deals to their players or sign any new ones due to the sanctions imposed on owner Roman Abramovich.
      Cesar Azpilicueta’s potential transfer to Barcelona has hit a snagCredit: Getty
      Spaniard Azpilicueta was one of several stars at the club who were due to become free agents when their contracts expire in June.
      Reports have been building for months that the 32-year-old Chelsea skipper was set to return to his homeland with Barcelona.
      However, he will no longer be a free agent at the end of the season, according to Marca.
      They claim that an automatic one-year extension in Azpilicueta’s deal has now become active.
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      His start against Norwich last week took him to 33 for the current campaign, including the Uefa Super Cup.
      Now his move to the Nou Camp could be in jeopardy with the LaLiga side unwilling to pay any transfer fee for the veteran.
      It is claimed that Azpilicueta is hoping to come to a diplomatic agreement with the crisis-hit West London outfit.
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      He may try to talk to Chelsea chiefs and attempt to convince him to allow him to walk away for nothing.
      But it is also alleged that he does not want to disrespect the Club World Cup champions.
      He is aiming for a friendly solution and is believed to be working on an outcome that would satisfy all parties. More

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      Chelsea have not lost a Premier League home match in March for 21 YEARS – but who were the last side to beat them?

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      CHELSEA beat Newcastle 1-0 on Sunday to extend their unbeaten home Premier League run in March to 35 games.The victory means they have now gone 21 years without losing a home Prem match in March.
      Chelsea stretched their unbeaten Prem run at home to 35 games on SundayCredit: Getty
      Gudjohnsen scored the last time Chelsea lost at home in March in the Premier LeagueCredit: Reuters
      It is a sensational run which stretches back to before the arrival of owner Roman Abramovich.
      And the Blues have kept that run going this month despite the turmoil surrounding the Russian’s attempts to sell the club.
      Chelsea do not have another home Prem match in March, so the run will be extended until at least 2023.
      The last side to get the better of the Blues in a league match in March at Stamford Bridge was Sunderland way back in 2001.
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      And on that occasion it was still Chelsea who struck first when Marcel Desailly put them in front after a quarter of an hour.
      Don Hutchinson levelled 13 minutes later as the Black Cats came back into the match.
      Eidur Gudjohnsen then restored the hosts’ lead seven minutes before half-time.
      But Sunderland refused to go away and shortly after the break they equalised for the second time in the match as Hutchinson helped himself to a brace.
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      In the 61st minute Peter Reid’s side completed the turnaround as Gavin McCann gave them the lead.
      And Kevin Phillips then wrapped the game up 11 minutes from time as Sunderland enjoyed a superb win at Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea would go on to finish the season in sixth place, four points ahead of Sunderland in seventh. More

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      Chelsea boost as Nick Candy offers huge lifeline loan to keep them in business until end of season before £2bn takeover

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      CHELSEA have been given a boost with Nick Candy reportedly offering a huge loan to keep them in business until the end of the season.The Mail claims British businessman and Blues fan Candy is ready to take over the club in a £2billion deal.
      Nick Candy is ready to give Chelsea an immediate cash injection should his takeover go throughCredit: PA
      But Chelsea are currently operating on a day-to-day basis following sanctions against Roman Abramovich by the UK government.
      It’s reckoned the Blues only have enough dosh to last them a few more weeks.
      But Candy is prepared to give Chelsea an immediate cash injection should he become their new owner.
      A spokesperson said: “We welcome the news that the sale of the club will be conducted quickly.

      “This is a reassuring development for fans after a week of great uncertainty.
      “If the club requires money to operate in the short term, Mr Candy would be happy to help ensure it has the necessary financial resources, subject to Government regulation.”
      Candy, who has plans to redevelop Stamford Bridge, is a Chelsea season ticket holder.
      And he was in attendance for yesterday’s 1-0 win against Newcastle.
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      Candy also told Sky Sports he would ensure fan representation on Chelsea’s board should his takeover go through.
      Candy declared before the game: “I’ve supported Chelsea since the age of four. My dad was asked to play for Chelsea. I love Chelsea.
      “I don’t mind where it ends up, even if it is not with me, as long as it is in safe hands.
      “100 per cent [fans] should be involved in the ownership, both on the board and economically.”
      However, Candy is in direct competition with numerous other parties.
      And the reported frontrunner is US tycoon Antony Ressler, the billionaire owner of NBA’s the Atlanta Hawks. More

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      Tuchel refuses to commit to Chelsea next season, Abramovich BANNED, Lukaku ‘to take PAY CUT for Inter transfer’

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      CHELSEA will be allowed to finish the season whether they are sold or not.And Thomas Tuchel will remain with the club until then, but has refused to give any commitment beyond the summer.
      Meanwhile it has been reported that Roman Abramovich has given the green light to a sale of Chelsea with bids to be taken next week.
      This is despite the Russian not being able to earn a penny from any sale due to sanctions.
      Elsewhere, Romelu Lukaku is reportedly ready to take a pay cut to rejoin Inter Milan.
      But there has been some good news for Chelsea fans as Nike are set to stand-by their kit deal with the club.
      That sets them apart from Hyundai, who have pulled out.
      Shirt sponsor Three have also suspended their deal with the Blues, asking for their logo not to appear on shirts for the foreseeable future.
      Meanwhile the Blues may be allowed to continue selling tickets to non-season ticket holders and away fans if they donate the profits from the sales to victims of the war in Ukraine.
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      Matchwinner Kai ‘so reliable’
      Thomas Tuchel praised Chelsea’s late matchwinner Kai Havertz as so reliable’ and on ‘absolutely the right path’ to the top.
      Tuchel told the BBC: “It was a goal of real quality from a real quality player. He is a top character and on absolutely the right path in his development. He is so reliable and very strong.”
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Candy to give fan seat on board if he buys Chelsea
      Nick Candy claims he’ll give a boardroom seat to a fan if he buys Chelsea.
      The Brit property developer also says he is willing to help fund the Blues while they reel from sanctions against owner Roman Abramovich.
      Russian oligarch Abramovich had his assets frozen by the government and was banned by the Prem from being a club director amid his links to Vladimir Putin.
      The sanctions put Abramovich’s plans to sell Chelsea on hold and also mean his £3bn asking price could tumble.
      A spokesman for Candy said the 49-year-old would ‘advocate for a fan representative to join the board so supporters become part of the decision-making process’ if he took over.
      He added: “Mr Candy cares hugely about the future of the club and believes that the fans and the community are central to its continued success.”
      Everton 2/1 to go down
      Everton’s fourth straight Prem defeat left them fourth bottom – and with their survival odds slashed.
      The bookies rate Norwich as virtual certs to go down but after Watford it gets tight.
      If the odds are right, Burnley will be the third team demoted, with Leeds and Everton just escaping.
      William Hill spokesperson Tony Kenny said: “The misery shows no sign of ending at Everton.
      “We’ve cut them from 10/3 after today’s loss to Wolves and, for context, we now think there’s more chance of them dropping down to the Championship than we do of Liverpool winning the league at 5/2.”
      William Hill odds for Prem relegation:
      Norwich 1/80 Watford 1/6 Burnley 4/5 Leeds 7/4 Everton 2/1 Brentford 12/1 Newcastle 50/1 BAR 150/1
      Hero Kai ‘on right path’ to top
      Thomas Tuchel praised Chelsea’s late matchwinner Kai Havertz as so reliable’ and on ‘absolutely the right path’ to the top.
      Blues boss Tuchel hailed the 1-0 home win over Newcastle by telling the BBC: “It was a goal of real quality from a real quality player.
      He is a top character and on absolutely the right path in his development.
      “He is so reliable and very strong.”
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      JT praises Havertz winner
      John Terry has heaped praise on Kai Havertz after he scored a brilliant late winner for Chelsea against Newcastle.
      The Blues had struggled to break down Eddie Howe’s side until the German struck late on.

      And it was a goal worthy of winning any game with Havertz finally getting the better of his marker Dan Burn.
      Earlier in the match Havertz had clashed with the Toon defender and was fortunate not to see red for an elbow which left Burn bleeding.
      But in the 89th minute, Havertz showed the classy side of his game as he brought down Jorginho’s long ball with an expert first touch before firing past Robert Sanchez.
      After the full-time whistle Chelsea legend Terry wrote on Twitter: “What a touch, what a finish.”
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      Thomas Tuchel claims Chelsea’s last-gasp 1-0 win over Newcastle was ‘huge’ on and off the field.
      Kai Havertz strengthened the Blues’ grip on third place in their first game after owner Roman Abramovich was banned as a Prem director.
      And manager Tuchel told the BBC: “This result has a huge impact on us, to give this pleasure to our fans means a lot. It changes everything.
      “We are in a situation we can’t influence. In one way it is bad because you feel you have no control, but in another way it allows us to focus on what we can influence – in our performance and in the spirit we show.
      “We are aware how privileged we are. This is a huge club, we are in the focus.
      “Hundreds of people in this club are not so privileged, maybe face a more existential threat and are more worried about their future than us.
      “This gives us a responsibility to fight for them, keep their heads up high and not give in.”
      ‘United, Arsenal and Liverpool in for Isak’
      Arsenal target Alexander Isak is now said to be on Manchester United and Liverpool’s radar.
      The £60million-rated Real Sociedad striker could be a more realistic alternative for United to Erling Haaland.
      Credit: Rex
      Man City lead the race ahead of Real Madrid for Borussia Dortmund goal machine Haaland. 
      Arsenal’s need for a new proven frontman is perhaps greatest.
      But even if they fend off United for the final Champions League spot, their financial pulling power could fall short in any bidding war for Isak.
      Bang to rights after shocking assault
      A THAI footballer was sacked by Bangkok FC after delivering a shocking Muay Thai-style blow on his opponent.
      Aitsaret Noichaiboon attacked North Bangkok University FC’s Supasan Ruangsuphanimit during a third-division football game in Thailand on Sunday.
      Ruangsuphanimit clipped Noichaiboon during the closing stages of the match, which left the former Bangkok FC player furious as he then slammed a devastating elbow into his opponent’s face.
      Shocking moment footballer FLOORS opponent with Muay Thai elbow in final act for his club before he is sacked
      The aggressor was immediately sent off by the referee whereas the victim of his assault was taken to hospital and required 24 stitches.
      Bangkok FC then terminated Noichaiboon’s contract effective immediately.
      A club statement read: “Bangkok FC would like to [take a] stand and not support the action.
      “The club has cancelled the contract of the player.
      “The club would like to express our condolences for the incident and will do everything possible to stop this happening again.”
      North Bangkok University FC confirmed that Ruangsuphanimit received stitches on his upper lip.

      ‘Utd in Sam race’
      Manchester United and West Ham are tipped to fight it out for West Brom keeper Sam Johnstone.
      Spurs and Southampton could also eye a free transfer move for the three-cap star this summer.
      United’s frustrated second-choice stopper Dean Henderson might depart at the end of the season.
      So the Red Devils want a quality alternative like former old Trafford kid Johnstone, 28.
      The Hammers remain favourites to sign him, though.
      Everton survival odds plunge
      Everton’s fourth straight Prem defeat left them fourth bottom – and with their survival odds slashed.
      The bookies rate Norwich as virtual certs to go down but after Watford it gets tight.
      If the odds are right, Burnley will be the third team demoted, with Leeds and Everton just escaping.
      William Hill spokesperson Tony Kenny said: “The misery shows no sign of ending at Everton.
      “We’ve cut them from 10/3 after today’s loss to Wolves and, for context, we now think there’s more chance of them dropping down to the Championship than we do of Liverpool winning the league at 5/2.”
      William Hill odds for Prem relegation:
      Norwich 1/80 Watford 1/6 Burnley 4/5 Leeds 7/4 Everton 2/1 Brentford 12/1 Newcastle 50/1 BAR 150/1
      Howe ‘well aware’ of mass Saudi executions
      Eddie Howe has revealed he is ‘well aware’ of the mass executions taking place in Saudi Arabia.
      Newcastle’s trip to Chelsea came as it was revealed EIGHTY ONE killings were ordered in a single day in the Middle Eastern nation – the largest mass execution in Saudi history.
      It was only in October The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund purchased Newcastle for £300million leaving the club bankrolled by Mohammed bin Salman.
      But manager Howe refused to comment on matters over 4,000 miles away with his focus instead on Newcastle’s relegation fight, not their owners.
      He said: “I’m here to manage the football team and coach the football team. I’m well aware of what’s going on around the world.
      “But my focus is on trying to produce the team to try and win football matches and get enough points to stay in the league. That’s all I’ll talk about.”
      Kop to fight off Kelleher interest
      Liverpool plan to keep Irish shot stopper Caoimhin Kelleher next season — despite rival interest.
      The young keeper, 23, starred in the Carabao Cup final triumph and will be a part of Jurgen Klopp’s squad as cover for No 1 Alisson.
      Kelleher could easily find a Premier League loan but Liverpool are keen to hold on to him for one more season before deciding what to do in the long term.
      Liverpool are set to lose two keepers in the summer with both Adrian and Loris Karius set to leave the club.
      Karius’ last appearance for Liverpool came in the 3-1 Champions League final defeat to serial winners Real Madrid in 2018.
      The German made two colossal errors leading to goals and was shipped out on loan to Besiktas in August.
      Morocco boss freezes out Ziyech
      Morocco boss Vahid Halilhodzic has declared Hakim Ziyech wouldn’t be selected for the national team ‘even if his name was Lionel Messi’.
      The Chelsea wide-man hasn’t featured for his country since last June and has been part of an ongoing row with Halilhodzic.

      Ziyech was not part of the Morocco squad that made it to this year’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals before being dumped out by Mo Salah’s Egypt.
      And the 28-year-old won’t be called up again by Halilhodzic any time soon because his ‘behaviour’ doesn’t merit it.
      His record at international level (16 goals in 35 games) led to questions from reporters after the defeat to Egypt as to why he wasn’t playing at Afcon.
      But Halilhodzic hit back: “The players I have selected are the best in the country. I don’t select a player who can unbalance the group. Not even if his name is Lionel Messi.
      “Ziyech’s behaviour does not fit the selection. He doesn’t want to train, doesn’t want to play. He doesn’t take it seriously. I’m not going to beg him to come back.
      “After the [Afcon] tournament three years ago, he was the most criticised. He was booed. You mustn’t forget that.”
      Howe’s that not a penalty?!
      Eddie Howe blasted a ‘ridiculous’ decision not to award Newcastle a penalty for Trevoh Chalobah’s challenge on Jacob Murphy and claimed it made a ‘mockery’ of VAR.
      Chelsea defender Chalobah twisted Murphy back by grabbing his shirt – before the Toon winger tumbled theatrically.

      Newcastle boss Howe told the BBC: “I have just seen it again. It had a feeling of a penalty at the time but when you watch it again, how that has not been given with VAR I don’t know?
      “It makes a mockery of VAR, to be honest, if that is not used and given in the way that it should do.
      “It is a clear foul. He’s ripped the shirt off his back. It is a clear penalty, I can’t understand it.”
      And on claims ref David Coote was told not to look at the monitor, Howe added: “It’s ridiculous, it’s absolutely ridiculous.”

      Matchwinner Kai ‘so reliable’
      Thomas Tuchel praised Chelsea’s late matchwinner Kai Havertz as so reliable’ and on ‘absolutely the right path’ to the top.
      Tuchel told the BBC: “It was a goal of real quality from a real quality player. He is a top character and on absolutely the right path in his development. He is so reliable and very strong.”
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Tuchel: Victory ‘changes everything’
      Thomas Tuchel claims Chelsea’s last-gasp 1-0 win over Newcastle was ‘huge’ on and off the field.
      Kai Havertz strengthened the Blues’ grip on third place in their first game after owner Roman Abramovich was banned as a Prem director.
      And manager Tuchel told the BBC: “This result has a huge impact on us, to give this pleasure to our fans means a lot. It changes everything.
      “We are in a situation we can’t influence. In one way it is bad because you feel you have no control, but in another way it allows us to focus on what we can influence – in our performance and in the spirit we show.
      “We are aware how privileged we are. This is a huge club, we are in the focus.
      “Hundreds of people in this club are not so privileged, maybe face a more existential threat and are more worried about their future than us.
      “This gives us a responsibility to fight for them, keep their heads up high and not give in.”
      Toon duel Man Utd for Kalvin & Rudiger
      Manchester United are set to do battle with Newcastle to sign both Kalvin Phillips AND Antonio Rudiger, according to reports.
      The Red Devils are eyeing a rebuild in the summer when a new long-term managerial appointment is made.
      Both midfield and defence are areas which need improvement.

      And with Leeds’ place in the Premier League far from secure, United could look to snatch Phillips from one of their biggest rivals.
      United also hold an interest in Chelsea’s Champions League-winning defender Rudiger, who could be available for free.
      With Chelsea unable to tie players down to new contracts due to owner Roman Abramovich being sanctioned, the German could prove to be a shrewd acquisition.
      But according to the Daily Mail, United could be rivalled by newly mega-rich Newcastle for both players’ signatures.
      The Magpies have made great progress under boss Eddie Howe and their January signings have helped distance themselves from the relegation zone.
      And Newcastle want more of the same in the summer by improving their midfield and defence.
      The Magpies are big admirers of Phillips and have the financial capabilities to buy the player.
      Chelsea sub ratings
      Romelu Lukaku for Werner (63 mins) – 6
      Didn’t do much better than Werner really when he came on and struggled to make an impact.
      Mateo Kovacic for Mount (63 mins) – 8
      Chelsea looked much better after this change with Kovacic’s ability on the ball and direct style of play.
      Christian Pulisic for Sarr (77 mins) – N/A
      Rest of the Chelsea ratings
      Timo Werner – 4
      Seems like every good move that then landed with Werner, he would then be the cause of the attack breaking down with a loose pass or getting tackled.
      Not good enough again from him and another terrible performance in a Chelsea shirt to add to the collection.
      Kai Havertz – 8
      Putting himself about well and doing well to wind up Dan Burn. Strong on the ball and an aerial threat as well. Some good touches and ball progression.
      Should have scored early in the second half to win the game but more than made up for it with a sublime touch and then finish right at the death!
      More Chelsea ratings
      N’Golo Kante – 7
      His pace and energy was very useful for Chelsea as they often struggled to play out from the back.
      His dribbling was needed and also recovery and interceptions as always.
      Mason Mount – 5
      He was subbed off early in the second half after a poor game and he wasn’t really involved enough or on the ball enough to be able to really make a difference for Chelsea.
      Hakim Ziyech – 7
      Very tidy on the ball and neat quick feet at times. He was fouled a lot and was using his feet well in order to nip past challenges. Always more comfortable out wide on the right for me.
      Chelsea ratings continued
      Antonio Rudiger – 9
      Solid and emphatic performance from Rudiger, who was certainly one of the more livelier Chelsea players today.
      Carrying the ball well and driving with it, and also good defending in the air. The only one with real passion today.
      Malang Sarr – 6
      Didn’t do a lot wrong but the same as with Chalobah, he will never bring much in an attacking sense in the full back position so it was a case of losing attacking outlets really.
      Jorginho – 6
      Some nice little passes in tight spaces and linked up well to help move Chelsea forward.
      Also got caught on the ball a couple of times as well though despite some great touches but set up Havertz’s winner.
      Chelsea ratings vs Newcastle
      Edouard Mendy – 7
      Made a few good saves as Newcastle threatened on occasions. His defence in front of him was quite open, and Mendy was also needed to help Chelsea keep the ball building from the back
      Trevoh Chalobah – 7
      Looked comfortable enough as a full back and was decent on the ball. Won’t offer the same attacking threat that Reece James obviously would though, but solid performance.
      Andreas Christensen – 7
      Part of a back four today and had a pretty good game all round to be fair.
      Comfortable on the ball and he was the main one Chelsea were using deep to play out with.
      Andriy in tears over scoring return
      Andriy Yarmolenko broke down into tears after scoring on his return to first-team action in West Ham’s 2-1 home win over Aston Villa, writes JOSHUA MBU.
      The Ukraine superstar was given compassionate leave after Russia invaded his homeland and hasn’t featured since February 5 against Kidderminster.

      Yarmolenko travelled to Poland to collect his wife and one of his children after they fled the war zone.
      The Hammers No7 made an impact from the substitutes bench after Michail Antonio was forced off through injury.
      Yarmolenko was found by team-mate Said Benrahma inside the penalty area and the winger brought the ball under his spell and poked it past Emiliano Martinez.
      The goal moved hearts and lifted spirits inside the London Stadium and West Ham got a second to kill the game off.
      Benrahma was picked out by Hammers captain Declan Rice after a marauding run.
      The Algerian played a delicate pass towards the penalty spot and Pablo Fornals made no mistake with the finish. Villa pulled a late goal back through Jacob Ramsey 
      ‘Late, great scenes’
      Chelsea’s social media team lapped up Kai Havertz’s late winner at home to Newcastle.

      Full time – Chelsea 1-0 Newcastle
      Relief around Stamford Bridge after a shocking week in West London.
      It was a moment of pure class from Kai Havertz to win it right at the end.
      Newcastle fans would argue that he should have been sent off in the first half for an elbow on Dan Burn.
      But Tuchel’s boys continue to fight against the animosity over Roman Abramovich’s sanctions.
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      ‘What a touch, what a finish’ – Chelsea legend John Terry praises brilliant Kai Havertz winner vs Newcastle

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      JOHN TERRY has heaped praise on Kai Havertz after he scored a brilliant late winner for Chelsea against Newcastle.The Blues had struggled to break down Eddie Howe’s side until the German struck late on.
      Chelsea legend John Terry heaped praise on Kai Havertz after his late winner against NewcastleCredit: Getty
      And it was a goal worthy of winning any game with Havertz finally getting the better of his marker Dan Burn.
      Earlier in the match Havertz had clashed with the Toon defender and was fortunate not to see red for an elbow which left Burn bleeding.
      But in the 89th minute, Havertz showed the classy side of his game as he brought down Jorginho’s long ball with an expert first touch before firing past Robert Sanchez.
      After the full-time whistle Chelsea legend Terry wrote on Twitter: “What a touch, what a finish.”
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      The former Blues skipper later wrote: Great vision , great execution, superb touch & finish.
      “Well done boys and a huge thank you to our Fans.”
      Havertz’s skill was reminiscent of Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp and he is showing why the Blues spent around £70million on him.
      The forward has seven goals in his last seven games and is keeping £100m man Romelu Lukaku out of the side with his impressive performances.
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      Thomas Tuchel will be pleased he has finally found the right player to lead his attack.
      And the German boss will hope Havertz can inspire his side to victory in France on Wednesday, although even a one-goal defeat would be enough to see them past Lille.
      With uncertainty around Chelsea’s financial situation Tuchel joked that he would be prepared to drive his players to Lille in a seven-seater car if necessary.
      Chelsea have been restricted to a budget of just £20,000 for travel to away games as a result of the sanctions imposed on the club on Thursday.
      That means the squad may have to take Easyjet flights to travel to away games in the UK and on the continent with private jets out of the question. More