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      Bournemouth star confirms free transfer to Serie A club a day after being ‘banished from first team training’

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      JORDAN ZEMURA has agreed to join Udinese this summer on a free transfer from Bournemouth.The Zimbabwe international, 23, will move after his Cherries contract expires in June.

      Jordan Zemura left Bournemouth and joined Udinese as a free agentCredit: Rex
      He will replace wing-back Destiny Udogie, who will return to Tottenham following the end of his season-long loan.
      Whizkid Udogie, 20, was signed by Spurs last summer for around £16million from Udinese before being farmed back to the Serie A club for the campaign.
      Left-back Zemura was born and raised in London, playing for Charlton and Queens Park Rangers’ academies before joining the Cherries in 2019.
      He has racked up 59 appearances for the south coast side, including 22 this season.
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      But with his deal up this summer, Udinese swooped in to sign him.
      It was reported earlier this week that Zemura was sent to train with the development squad for the rest of the campaign amid his impending move to Italy.
      Zemura has signed a four-year deal at Udinese.
      The Italian giants made the deal official on their official social media channels.
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      Udinese tweeted a picture of the defender wearing the club’s official home kit.
      The Serie A outfit also included a short message that made the move official.
      It read: “Welcome Jordan Zemura.” More

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      Chelsea star Joao Felix drops huge hint over future with two-word response when asked about Atletico Madrid return

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      CHELSEA star Joao Felix dropped a huge hint about his future when asked about a return to Atletico Madrid.The forward is back in the Spanish capital with the Blues taking on Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final tonight.
      Joao Felix was coy when asked about his future
      Felix is on loan at Chelsea but has hinted at a permanent stayCredit: Getty
      And he was asked about his future by a reporter ahead of the match.
      Felix simply responded: “Tengo contrato”, which translates to “I have a contract”.
      The Portuguese joined Blues on loan until the end of the season but still has more than four years remaining on his Atletico deal.
      Felix, 23, has remained coy on his future at the Wanda Metropolitano, but his time at the club could be up as he does not always see eye-to-eye with manager Diego Simeone.
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      Felix himself hinted that he wants to stay at Stamford Bridge when his loan deal expires at the end of the campaign.
      And his chances of joining Chelsea have been boosted following reports that Felix’s Atletico team-mates are “sick to the teeth of him”.
      The Blues could try to sign the Portuguese on a permanent basis in the summer but may need to fight off interest from elsewhere.
      Manchester United were interested in a loan deal in January but were deterred by Atletico’s £10m loan fee.
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      However Erik ten Hag is reportedly prioritising a move for a striker when the summer transfer window re-opens.
      And it is believed Felix could be available for £88m, though the Red Devils are hopeful of a more “favourable deal”. More

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      Newcastle ‘join Declan Rice race with Magpies in ambitious attempt to beat Arsenal and Man Utd to West Ham ace transfer’

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      NEWCASTLE have reportedly joined the race to sign Declan Rice this summer.But they will have to see off competition from Arsenal and Manchester United for the West Ham captain.
      Declan Rice is a shock target for ambitious NewcastleCredit: Rex
      Rice, 24, has spent his entire pro career in east London.
      He’s played 232 times after making his senior debut in 2017.
      But the England ace is now being tipped for a move away this summer.
      Rice has made no secret of his desire to play Champions League football.
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      And Arsenal are thought to be leading the charge for his signature.
      United are also interested in Rice as they bid to return to Europe’s elite competition.
      However, Newcastle are now ready to stun their rivals after a spectacular season under Eddie Howe.
      The Magpies are third in the table and look good for a shock Champions League spot after some impressive results.
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      Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes have established themselves as key figures in Newcastle’s midfield.
      And Relevo claims Rice is seen as the missing piece of the three-man jigsaw to turn Newcastle into title contenders.
      Indeed, there has already been contact between Toon and Rice’s representatives.
      However, any side ready to sign the anchorman will have to break the bank.
      West Ham boss David Moyes declared last year that Rice’s price-tag is a staggering £150million.
      And it’s reckoned the star is now valued at around £75m, with his contract up in 2024. More

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      People are only just realising why its called a ‘clean sheet’ in football

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      WHAT do goalkeepers, defenders and fantasy football managers all love? Clean sheets, of course.The Premier League has had a number of legends standing between the sticks, such as David Seaman, Peter Schmeichel, David de Gea and more.
      Goalkeepers like nothing more than a clean sheet during a football matchCredit: PA
      The term clean sheet originates from sports reporters’ notes back in the dayCredit: Getty
      But none of them know more about shutting down opposition attackers in the English top flight than Chelsea legend Petr Cech.
      Cech amassed a record 202 clean sheets throughout his celebrated 15-year career in the Premier League.
      The Czech great played for Chelsea as well as Arsenal and won every major honour, mostly with the Blues.
      Even the 40-year-old shot-stopper, who has sensationally crossed over to ice hockey, may not know why not conceding a goal is called a “clean sheet”.
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      But the history behind it is not as widely known.
      In fact, the phrase originates from sports journalists.
      Reporters used to record scores on white sheets of paper back in the day when there were no laptops.
      So if a journalist’s sheet was clean at the end of the match, that would mean no goals had been scored against a team.
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      Football is filled with colourful terms that many are unaware of their actual origins.
      For example, football fans started to use the term hat-trick only after it was adopted by cricket.
      The same goes for “nutmegging”, which has a much more complicated background. More

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      Man Utd stars train following Carrington ‘chaos’ after ten emergency vehicles rush to area over 999 call

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      MANCHESTER UNITED stars are in training after an incident at Carrington that led to a 999 call.The emergency services rushed to United’s base due to a car rolling down a bank outside.
      Man Utd stars were back in training ahead of the Sevilla clashCredit: Reuters
      Harry Maguire and Christian Eriksen were involvedCredit: PA
      Erik ten Hag led training alongside his coaching staffCredit: Reuters
      A car hung precariously near CarringtonCredit: Sky Sports
      Up to ten firetrucks, police cars and ambulances blocked the road while dealing with the incident and thankfully nobody has been hurt.
      Calm around Carrington has since been restored and the players headed out for a practice session ahead of their Europa League tie with Sevilla tomorrow.
      The likes of Rapheal Varane, Harry Maguire and Anthony Martial were pictured in training.
      Christian Eriksen also featured as he hopes for his first start since returning from injury.
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      Casemiro is also expected to play tomorrow, having missed United’s previous four matches due to suspension.
      However, Marcus Rashford was not seen in training after he picked up a groin issue in the 2-0 win over Everton.
      Manager Erik ten Hag spoke to the media after the match and blamed fixture scheduling for him sustaining the problem.
      The club are set to play nine matches this month.
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      A statement on United’s website said that Rashford is set to “be unavailable for a few games.”
      They also say that he “is expected to be back for the season run-in.”
      Man Utd play the first leg of their Europa League semi-final tomorrowCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
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      Kepa ‘passed Real Madrid medical but had transfer vetoed by Zidane’… before joining Chelsea for FOUR TIMES the price

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      KEPA ARRIZABALAGA was on the verge on joining Real Madrid before Zinedine Zidane blocked the transfer, according to reports.The Chelsea goalkeeper is set to feature at the Bernabeu tonight as the Blues take on Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga almost joined Real Madrid before his Chelsea transferCredit: Getty
      But he almost became a Real Madrid player in 2018 – just a few months before signing for Chelsea.
      That’s according to AS, who claim the shot-stopper even passed a medical at the club.
      The report claims Real activated a buyout clause in his Atletic Bilbao contract worth £17.5million.
      And after the deal fell through because Zidane felt his side did not need a new keeper, Chelsea came knocking.
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      But unfortunately for Blues, Kepa had put pen to paper on a new contract in the meantime, and increased his release clause to an astronomical £71.6m.
      Chelsea were happy to pay it and let Thibaut Courtois leave for Real Madrid in the same summer.
      The Belgian was named European goalkeeper of the year in 2022 after helping Los Blancos win their 14th Champions League title.
      Courtois helped Real beat Chelsea in last year’s quarter-final and is expected to line up tonight.
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      Kepa, 28, remains the most expensive goalkeeper of all time, with Liverpool star Alisson second after joining the Reds for £55m. More

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      Jose Mourinho ‘to push for Chelsea move’ if Boehly makes offer, with Special One keen on Blues and one other club

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      JOSE MOURINHO is allegedly only prepared to leave Roma for two clubs – but will reportedly “push” for a return to Chelsea.It emerged last week that Blues owner Todd Boehly had sounded out the Special One over a sensational THIRD stint in charge of the club.
      Jose Mourinho is being linked with an exit from RomaCredit: Getty
      Chelsea, who face Real Madrid tonight in the Champions League quarter-final, are currently without a permanent manager after Graham Potter was axed.
      That led to Boehly deciding to bring back former Blues boss Frank Lampard to take charge of the team until the end of the season on a caretaker basis while he searches for a long-term replacement for Potter.
      Mourinho, 60, is currently riding high in Serie A after guiding Roma to third in the Italian top-flight and led them to Europa Conference League joy last term.
      He has been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain this summer while Crisriano Ronaldo’s Saudi Arabia club Al-Nassr are allegedly plotting a mega-money deal to try and secure his services.
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      However, Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna says Mourinho “is ready to leave Roma only for certain clubs” – including both Chelsea and PSG.
      He states that if the Blues make an offer then the Portuguese coach will “push to go” there with his family home still in West London.
      Roma are also “open” to his departure – although this fresh update states that Mourinho is “not interested” in Saudi Arabia.
      Mourinho first took charge of Chelsea in 2004 after guiding Porto to an unlikely Champions League triumph.
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      He guided the Blues to two Premier League titles, two FA Cups and two League Cup trophies.
      But he left Stamford Bridge in September 2007 following a series of disagreements with former owner Roman Abramovich.
      The Special One returned six years later after leaving Real Madrid and guided the Blues to a league and cup double in the 2014-15 season.
      But his second love affair with the club ended in dismissal in September 2015 as he was axed following a dire run of nine defeats in 15 league matches.
      He enjoyed Europa League and Carabao Cup joy at Manchester United after that before a two-year stint at Tottenham ended in 2021. More

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      What happened to Chelsea legend John Terry and where is he now?

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      JOHN Terry is among the Premier League all-time greats, with a stellar career that brought tonnes of silverware.Here, we look at his extraordinary career as captain of Chelsea, and where he is now.
      John Terry won five Premier League titles, five FA Cups, three League Cups, the Champions League and the Europa League during his time at Chelsea
      Who is John Terry?
      John Terry is a former professional footballer, who played as a centre back.
      He was born on December 7, 1980, in Barking, London.
      Terry is best known for his time at Chelsea, where he made 717 appearances between 1998 and 2017.
      He was club captain, and is considered one of the greatest players to wear the blue shirt.
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      Terry made his debut for the club in 1998 in a League Cup tie against Aston Villa, which Chelsea won 4-1.
      He scored his first goal for the club in February 2000 against Gillingham at Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup quarter final, in a season where Chelsea would lift the trophy.
      He established himself in the first team in the 2000/01 season, being named the club’s player of the season at the age of 21.
      2002 saw Terry score the winner in the FA Cup semi final against Fulham at Villa Park, however, Chelsea lost in the final to Arsenal in Cardiff.
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      In 2004, following the arrival of Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge, Terry was named permanent captain, relaxing Marcel Desailly.
      The 2004/05 season would be a landmark in Terry’s stellar career.
      Chelsea won the Premier League by 12 points after losing only one game all season. It was their first league title for 50 years.
      Through a partnership with Ricardo Carvalho, Chelsea conceded 15 league goals all season, the least in Premier League history.
      Chelsea also won the League Cup with a thrilling 3-2 win against Liverpool in Cardiff, ending the club’s five year trophy drought.
      Terry was a presence going forward that season as well, scoring vital goals against Arsenal and Barcelona.
      At the end of the season, Terry became only the third centre half to win the PFA Player of The Year award, after Gary Pallister and Paul McGrath, due to his outstanding performances.
      The 2005/06 season saw Chelsea become only the second team in history to retain the league title in the Premier League era after Manchester United.
      Chelsea won the league by eight points, winning 29 of their 38 games.
      Another solid season defensively saw the team only concede 22 goals in the league all season.
      2006-07 was ultimately a disappointment for Chelsea, not being able to retain their league title, and losing to Liverpool on penalties in the semi final of the UEFA Champions League.
      Terry did however lead them to the FA Cup against Manchester United at Wembley and Arsenal in the League Cup final at the Millennium stadium.
      The 2007/08 season saw Chelsea finish without a trophy following the departure of Mourinho.
      This included defeat in the League Cup final against Tottenham and losing the league to Manchester United by two points.
      Chelsea lost the 2008 Champions League final to Manchester United on penalties in Moscow, with Terry slipping and missing his kick which would have gifted the Blues European glory.
      Terry and Chelsea bounced back to win the FA Cup in 2009, and were moments away from another Champions League final, conceding in added time to lose on away goals against Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona after a questionable refereeing performance.
      Chelsea achieved the Premier League and FA Cup double in 2010, with Terry a rock at the heart of defence.
      He scored vital winners against Manchester United and Burnley as Chelsea pipped Sir Alex Ferguson’s men to the title by two points.
      The 2011/12 season saw Chelsea win the Champions League for the first time, with Terry playing in eight of the sides 13 games, including an outstanding defensive performance to subdue Lionel Messi in a semi final first leg victory at Stamford Bridge.
      Terry missed the final after a red card for kicking Alexis Sanchez during the second leg of the semi final.
      He did however lift the trophy after Chelsea beat Bayern Munich on penalties in the final.
      A poor relationship with new manager Rafa Benítez saw Terry dropped for much of the 2012/13 season, much to his fury.
      He did score a vital goal in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League round of 16 tie against Steaua Bucharest, a game Chelsea won 3-1.
      Chelsea won the trophy against Benfica in the final, with Benitez leaving at the end of that season.
      The return of Mourinho in 2013 saw Terry back in the starting line-up, and in 2015 he helped the club to the Premier League title, their first for five years.
      Terry played every minute of the 38 games in another outstanding season.
      Mourinho also won the League Cup once again in this season, with Terry scoring the opening goal in the final against Tottenham at Wembley in a 2-0 win.
      Terry left Chelsea in 2017, after appearing more sporadically towards the end of his time at the club.
      His last goal came in his second to last game at Stamford Bridge against Watford, his 67th goal in total for the Blues.
      Terry was substituted in the 26th minute of his last ever game for the club against Sunderland, a nod to his iconic squad number which he had worn since his debut.
      Chelsea won 5-1 in the game, with Terry lifting his fifth and final Premier League title at the end of the match.
      Terry then bid an emotional farewell to the Chelsea faithful over a microphone.
      Terry also made 78 appearances for England, scoring six times including goals against Brazil and Germany.
      He was England captain from 2006 to 2010 and then again from 2011 to 2012.
      What happened to John Terry?
      Terry signed for Aston Villa in the summer of 2017, for the first time signing permanently for a club other than Chelsea.
      He was immediately appointed club captain, and led Villa to the Championship play-off final, where they lost to Fulham at Wembley.
      Terry called time on his illustrious playing career at the end of this season.
      He returned to Aston Villa in October 2018 as part of Dean Smith’s backroom staff, and helped the team return to the Premier League for the first time since 2016.
      Terry left Villa’s backroom staff in 2021 after three years at the club.
      He then returned to Chelsea, taking up a coaching consultancy role.
      Where is John Terry now?
      Terry joined Leicester City in April 2023, once again joining Smith’s backroom staff.
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      The Foxes are in a fight against relegation, just two years after winning the FA Cup.
      Unlike his friend and former Chelsea teammate Frank Lampard, Terry has ruled out a foray into football management. More