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Chelsea’s £20m new boy Carney Chukwuemeka was chased by Barcelona and Arsenal but couldn’t get Blues ‘out of his head’
by Philippa Kaur 4 August 2022, 11:30
THERE will be many at Villa Park smarting about Carney Chukwuemeka’s £20million move to Chelsea.The talented 18-year-old was the talisman for Aston Villa’s U18 side in 2021 – starring in their FA Youth Cup campaign as they lifted the trophy by defeating Liverpool in the final.
Carney Chukwuemeka has moved to Chelsea in a £20million deal
However, with chances hard to come by under Steven Gerrard – the playmaker wanted assurances about his future.
Chukwuemeka refused to sign a new deal to commit beyond 2023, and felt his career could progress elsewhere.
That’s why he has chosen the Blues. And he’s ready for the challenge ahead.
“It’s been quite hectic but I couldn’t get Chelsea out of my head the last few days so I’m just happy and relieved that it’s all done”, he told Chelsea’s website.
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“I’m so excited and just can’t wait to get on the pitch, meet all the players and try to win games and trophies with Chelsea.”
He was a wanted man
Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund were watching developments closely as they contemplated swooping for the coveted talent.
While Barcelona were believed to have offered Chukwuemeka a deal to move to the Camp Nou.
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AC Milan had also previously offered £3million for the his services, before Chelsea blew them out the water with their bid.
Reports suggested Chukwuemeka was looking for a deal worth £100,000-per-week.
He has now agreed a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge, where he could flourish under German boss Thomas Tuchel.
He’s come a long way since Northampton Town.
Early career
Chukwuemeka was plucked from the Cobblers’ academy in 2016.
He worked his way up through the ranks and was heralded as a future star for the Villa first team from a young age by insiders at the club.
But it was in April last year when many in the football world were alerted to his remarkable ability.
The playmaker was incredible in the 6-1 demolition of Newcastle United in the FA Youth Cup semi-final, scoring a hat-trick to fire his side into the final.
Villa would go on to defeat Liverpool in the showpiece 2-1, with Chukwuemeka pulling the strings.
Not only did he finish as the competition’s leading scorer with seven goals.
Chukwuemeka was the jewel of Villa’s academyCredit: Getty
However, Chukwuemeka refused to sign a new deal at VillaCredit: Rex
A week prior, he made his senior debut for the first team, hitting the post moments after coming on as a sub against Tottenham Hotspur.
His remarkable rise saw the youngster named as the club’s Young Player of the Year.
Contract renegade
However, the was trouble brewing behind the scenes.
As is the norm, wonderkids with an abundance of skill have an expectation to play minutes in the first team.
Chukwuemeka has had minutes, but not as many as he would have liked.
He made his first start in the second game of the season as Villa could only manage a draw at home to promoted Brentford.
But his performance was the standout in an otherwise disappointing result.
Pundit Paul Merson hailed him as “outstanding” saying “he will be an absolute star”.
But Chukwuemeka only appeared 12 times in the Premier League – with two of those being starts.
Arsenal, Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund were all reportedly monitoring Chukwuemeka’s situationCredit: Getty
A contract stand off seemed to have got in the way of his development.
Back in January, Villa boss Steven Gerrard revealed talks over a new deal for Chukwuemeka were being had.
“We want him to sign and to extend and reward him for what we’ve seen so far,” Gerrard revealed in a press conference.
“We’ve got big aspirations and a big road map for Carney but, in terms of answering your question, there’s only one person who can answer and that’s Carney.”
However, the Liverpool legend seemingly conceded defeat in losing the youngster by revealing he was in the dark with how those discussions were progressing.
“No, no. As far as I know they haven’t progressed,” he told reporters.
“We’ve done everything we can from our side to try and make them progress. I’m not sure where that’s up to at the moment.”
Chukwuemeka’s next task will be to break into Chelsea’s already heavily-stocked midfield.
Rest assured, though, he has the ability to make it in West London.
Chukwuemeka wants more first team football and only started twice for Villa last campaignCredit: Reuters
Capped by England at youth level, Chukwuemeka is rated as one of the best teen players in the UKCredit: Getty
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Three key issues for Arsenal against Crystal Palace as Arteta’s new-look side must improve against Vieira’s tough team
by Philippa Kaur 4 August 2022, 09:38
THE greatest show on Earth is back this weekend – and it all starts with Crystal Palace vs Arsenal on Friday night.If Arsenal are finally going to crack the top four this season this is exactly the kind of game they need to be better in than last season.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is aiming for a top-four finishCredit: Getty
Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira has been rebuilding the side at PalaceCredit: PA
There are three key areas where this opening day fixture is going to be won or lost by either side.
Last season saw the incoming Palace boss Patrick Vieira build a mixture of players who were young and hungry blended with older players with a point to prove – and Palace progressed to finish safely in mid-table.
Arsenal, on the other hand, suffered a more difficult season and a late season collapse saw them miss out on a top-four finish.
This summer has seen the Arsenal board back their Spanish coach Mikel Arteta to the hilt.
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The club have been busy with the signings of Fabio Vieria, from FC Porto, and Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko, both from Manchester City, and they probably come into this match as early favourites.
Movement in the Arsenal build-up
Mikel Arteta is a very modern coach whose style incorporates positional play, similar to that of Pep Guardiola, and aggressive vertical play, similar to Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.
One of the most important things for Arteta’s side is the way that they build up the play from the back and move through the thirds of the pitch.
Arteta has been intent on expecting his team to play out from the back since he took charge but this concept does not come without risks as players can make mistakes or be caught in possession.
The signing of Zinchenko brings flexibility to Arsenal’s ball progression in the middle third. The Ukrainian winger is comfortable making inside runs and allowing the central midfielders to move outside, as Xhaka does here
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We are likely to see both sides line up in 4-3-3 formations and often when matching up tactically in this manner it can be difficult for the team in possession to create space to move the ball through the thirds.
Arsenal are now in a position to create space with more rotational movement in the midfield.
This will typically come with Zinchenko positioned at left-back as he will generally look to get into positions in the channels or even the central areas as his side are building out from the back.
This can then be combined with the moments from the Swiss international midfielder Granit Xhaka, who has a tendency to move out to the channels to create space and options.
These rotations will make it notably more difficult for the Crystal Palace midfielders to cope with the ball progression from Arsenal.
In deeper areas this season we are likely to see both fullbacks for Arsenal move narrow and in line with the deepest midfielder. This is to allow Arsenal to outnumber the opposition press and make sure that the ball can be progressed forward
Oleksandr Zinchenko is one of the new recruits out to impress this seasonCredit: Getty
In deeper positions, we will also see the fullbacks, likely to be Zinchenko and Ben White in this match, move narrow in order to give passing options and overloads for Arsenal.
This will make it very difficult for Crystal Palace to effectively press and disrupt the Arsenal build-up.
Crystal Palace’s strong spine
Vieira and Crystal Palace have followed sound squad-building logic in that they have built a strong spine to their squad.
This has been further enhanced by the very smart signing of Cheick Doucoure from Lens of France.
Now, we see a spine of Joachim Andersen and Marc Guehi as the central midfielders, Doucoure as the deepest midfielder and one of Odsonne Edouard or Jean-Phillipe Mateta in attack.
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Mateta will make aggressive runs behind the defensive line to force the opposition defenders to cover his run and this allows teammates to attack into space. We see this here as Edouard is able to cut inside and attack the space that Mateta has left behind
Mateta, in particular, is a very interesting forward as a lot of his work is done off the ball and his runs and clever movement will be important for Palace in this game.
He can create space for teammates with his willingness to make angled runs away from the ball that either attack into the channels or wide areas or access space behind the defensive line.
These runs are dangerous because Mateta does carry a threat to goal and as such his runs have to be defended.
Palace fans will also be hopeful that we are going to see a full debut for the Malian international midfielder Doucoure.
He is going to play as the deepest midfielder and his ability to read the game and break up play will be key in preventing Arsenal from dominating the central areas of the pitch.
Doucoure, in his final match for Lens, is more than a destructive midfielder and he will position himself at the base of the attack. When in possession in these areas Doucoure can find runners in all areas of the pitch
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Doucoure is more than capable of breaking through the Arsenal press in the midfield either through forward runs as he carries the ball or via his passing which is generally very strong.
With Arsenal likely to play a combination of Thomas Partey and Xhaka in the midfield with Martin Odegaard given more freedom.
The ability of Doucoure to hold the centre of the pitch in this game will be important for Crystal Palace in this game.
Solving a problem like Gabriel Jesus
When the Brazilian international forward Gabriel Jesus completed his move from Manchester City there was a general consensus among fans of the Premier League that this would mean that Arteta would play him in his favoured central striking position for Arsenal.
This was seen as especially important for Arsenal to solve given that Alexandre Lacazette left at the end of last season to return to Lyon.
Last weekend we saw Arsenal demolish the Spanish side Sevilla in the Emirates Cup 6-0 and the movement of Gabriel Jesus, in particular, caught the eye.
Gabriel Jesus still showed a tendency to come out to the left-side to receive the ball in space. In this example he then slipped the ball to Xhaka who was making an intelligent forward run before making an aggressive run into the centre of the area
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In this match, we saw Jesus keep drifting out to the channel on the left side of the pitch with Garbriel Martinelli moving inside.
In these positions, Jesus is a huge threat to take possession of the ball and either link with teammates or drive inside to create a shooting angle.
The fact that Jesus can play as a traditional 9 or as more of a fluid all-round attacking player creates options that will be difficult to defend against for Crystal Palace in this match.
Jesus has pulled out wide to access intelligent space in the wide area. He can receive here and either drive outside the defender or cut inside. This will be very difficult for Palace to defend. We also see once against the positioning of the Arsenal fullbacks at the base of the attack
How Arsenal could line up against Palace
While Anderson and Guehi represent a strong partnership in the centre of the defence for Crystal Palace they will be seriously tested in this match against an Arsenal side who are very fluid in the attack.
What does all this mean?
Arsenal, obviously, will be keen to get off to a winning start so they can convince us all they really are Champions League qualifying material.
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Palace know it is a long season for them and that they are looking for steady progress which might take them nearer Europe.
Realistically, it really could go either way – so probably a draw – but seeing how Arsenal come together around Jesus is slightly more exciting than seeing how Palace’s strong spine work out.
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Arsenal and Chelsea target Cesare Casadei is the jewel of Inter Milan’s academy and is ‘better than Barella’ in the box
by Philippa Kaur 3 August 2022, 12:16
INTER MILAN could be set to lose the best talent coming through their academy.Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly locked in a battle for free-scoring midfielder Cesare Casadei, 19, who is considered the jewel of the Nerazzurri’s youth side.
Cesare Casadei of Inter Milan is a target for Arsenal and ChelseaCredit: Getty
The Blues thought they had stole a march on their London rivals by bidding £7million for the talent, but that offer was swiftly rejected.
Now, the Gunners are believed to be considering hijacking the deal that’s closer to Inter’s valuation of the player.
The Serie A giants are said to be hoping for as much as £17m for the player – despite him having NEVER played in the first team yet.
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Casadei was recently talked up by Italian national team coach Maurizio Viscidi as one to keep an eye on.
The 62-year-old told Gazzetta dello Sport he was particularly impressed by the 6ft1in star’s attacking qualities in the box – which he rates better than current Italy international Nicola Barella and Davide Frattesi.
Viscidi has seen Casadei in action with Italy’s U15s through to U19s, and witnessed his development.
He said: “He has been with us since he was fifteen. We’ve watched him grow. He’s a modern midfielder, because out of all the youth team midfielders he’s been the one with the greatest aptitude for attacking runs and goalscoring.
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“He attacks the area penalty area better than anyone else we’ve seen, better than Frattesi or Barella. And he’s also strong in the air, something that’s unusual among younger players.”
He added: “Given his ability to enter and give a presence in the area he’s the strongest player currently within the Azzurri’s youth sector.”
Yet he hasn’t started for the senior team
Despite his undoubted ability, Casadei is yet to play for Inter’s first team.
He couldn’t have done more to impress Simone Inzaghi either last campaign.
The goalscoring talent notched 16 goals for the youth team from the middle of the park – and was crowned their young player of the year.
Viscidi has a theory why Casadei is yet to make his bow for the club.
“Our coaches are judged only based on results so they work towards that and don’t take risks on younger players,” he said.
Casadei is the jewel of Inter’s youth team and a goal threat from midfieldCredit: Getty
Italy coach Maurizio Viscidi has lauded Casadei for his ability in the boxCredit: Getty
“If the clubs thought like businesses, they would also ask to develop young players.
“The fault lies with clubs that don’t think like businesses.”
A wanted man
Viscidi understands that it may be beneficial for Casadei to seek first team football elsewhere, in light of Chelsea trying to sign him.
He saaid: “Chelsea would like to make a big investment so they clearly believe in him, like Ajax with Lucca or PSG with Verratti.
“It’s a first step towards a Europeanisation of Italian academies.
“These players will grow a lot, so I congratulate the players who go out and play.”
Todd Boehly’s Chelsea were rebuffed with their £6.7m offer, according to La Repubblica.
The Italian publication went on to say that Arsenal are looking to hijack the transfer.
According to reports, Inter Milan have rejected Chelsea’s first bid for the youngsterCredit: Getty
Inter are hoping Arsenal and Chelsea get into a bidding war for CasadeiCredit: Getty
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And because of that, Inter believe that could kick off an auction where they might receive as much as £17m.
But with Inter desperate to raise cash to fall in line with FFP rules – a sum to the tune of £60m needs to be banked – Casadei may end up being allowed to leave for a smaller fee. More
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Cesc Fabregas’ stunning Wag Daniella Semaan is 12-years older, a mum-of-five and has been called Queen of the Wags
by Philippa Kaur 3 August 2022, 09:05
SHE is the gorgeous Lebanese-born mother of five who is married to ex-Arsenal and Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas.Daniella Semaan is one hell of Wag, turning heads wherever she goes with her sultry looks and enviable figure.
Stunning Daniella Semaan turns heads wherever she goesCredit: Instagram @daniellasemaan
Age is nothing but a number for Daniella Semaan and Cesc FabregasCredit: Instagram @daniellasemaan
The glamorous Wag was dating the former Spain midfielder, who has just signed for Italian minnows Como after being released by Monaco, for seven years before he popped the question back in 2017.
But Daniella also has a feisty side that would appeal to any red-blooded male. So, what is it that charmed the World Cup winner?
She’s 12-years Cesc’s senior…
EITHER Cesc, who will star in a special ITV 4 documentary about his career at 9pm tonight, is a big fan of Dustin Hoffman in The Graduate or he has a penchant for the older lady.
Beautiful Daniella is 47-years-old, but she certainly doesn’t look it at all with a body to die for.
It’s easy to see how Cesc, 35, fell for her charms and she’s definitely a sophisticated gal, who likes to be wined and dined.
And if you’re into star signs, she was born on June 4 which makes her a Gemini.
Geminis are famed for being talkative, passionate, witty and independent, so Cesc certainly has his hands full.
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Daniella Semaan loves the luxurious things in lifeCredit: Instagram @daniellasemaan
Daniella Semaan is one of the most fashionable Wags aroundCredit: Instagram @daniellasemaan
A mother-of-five…
DANIELLA and Cesc began their love affair in 2011 and since then they’ve had three children.
First to come along was their daughter Lea.
They added Capri to their brood in 2015, and Daniella gave birth to their third kid, Leonardo back in 2017.
Daniella also has two children from a previous relationship with ex-husband Elie Taktouk, called Maria and Joseph.
Cesc Fabregas and Daniella Semaan have had 3 kids togetherCredit: Instagram @daniellasemaan
Controversially met…
DANIELLA and Cesc first set eyes on each other in Japanese restaurant Nozomi in London’s super-wealthy Knightsbridge area.
She revealed how she approached his table to ask for an autograph for her football-mad son, Joseph. The pair soon swapped numbers.
However, according to reports and who you believe, Barcelona’s Wags have a different story to tell.
Cesc Fabregas and Daniella Semaan met in a fancy Knightsbridge restaurantCredit: GC Images – Getty
Daniella Semaan has a body to die forCredit: Fame Flynet
They said that Daniella hip-swayed towards Cesc’s table with a hand-written note with her number on it, left the piece of paper on his table and sashayed away.
But, according to her millionaire London-based businessman ex-husband Taktouk, she was still married at the time.
Taktouk also alleged that he and Daniella were trying for a baby.
It was alleged that Cesc Fabregas and Daniella Semaan had an affairCredit: Splash News
There was a legal battle…
IT ALL got a bit messy for Daniella, Cesc and her ex-husband.
Taktouk suggested Cesc and Daniella had an affair in a court battle over the proceeds of their 13-year marriage.
He also said Daniella lied to a judge by claiming Cesc didn’t fund her extravagant lifestyle.
Things got messy for Daniella Semaan and Cesc Fabregas in a legal divorce battleCredit: Reuters
Cesc Fabregas and Daniella Semaan show their love for one another at the Nou CampCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Taktouk wanted a reversal on an order that said he must sell the home they shared.
He was left further furious when he listed the home and a bid of £5.4m was made on the property by a company belonging to Cesc, which he rejected.
Cesc and Daniella won their legal battle in the end, the Belgravia flat was sold and she was awarded £1.4 million.
Ex-husband Elie Taktouk was forced to sell the pair’s Belgravia flat after an acrimonious court case
Cesc Fabregas and Daniella Semaan are one of football’s most glamorous couplesCredit: Instagram @daniellasemaan
Don’t mess with her…
SUPERMODEL, and former squeeze of Leo DiCaprio, Bar Refaeli felt Daniella’s wrath back in 2012.
The Israeli stunner was hanging around Barcelona’s star players, attending the Nou Camp regularly and tweeting about it.
Bar even posed with players including Fabregas, Pique, Messi and Xavi in snaps she shared online.
Barcelona’s famed Wags were in uproar, but only Daniella spoke out to save the day.
She tweeted: “Some models obsession about certain player is becoming ridiculous… some respects please !”
And Daniella had the support of then Barca midfielder Thiago’s girlfriend Julia Vigas, who shared Daniella’s tweet.
Now, if that isn’t girl power we don’t know what is.
Daniella Semaan stood up for wag Antonella Roccuzzo against Bar RefaeliCredit: Instagram @daniellasemaan
Daniella Semaan shows off her enviable figure in a stunning bikiniCredit: Instagram @daniellasemaan
Queen of the Wags…
WELL, we’re calling her that because she’s certainly use to life’s luxuries.
Back in Barcelona, when she first began dating Cesc, Daniella was often seen zooming around the most prestigious streets of the city in his Ferrari.
She was a well-known shopper and all the designer stores in the Passeig de Gracia, Barcelona’s answer to Bond Street, knew her.
Her particular favourite shop was Chopard, where she would often buy expensive jewellery.
Daniella Semaan knows how to live like a WagCredit: Instagram @cescf4bregas
Lady in red… Daniella Semaan is fiery and feistyCredit: Dan Kennedy – The Sun
However, it wasn’t all plain-sailing with the Wags… just ask Andres Iniesta’s missus, Anna Ortiz.
At their 2012 wedding, Daniella turned heads in a cleavage-revealing purple silk dress that was slashed to the hip.
There were whispers that she had tried to steal the limelight from the bride, but it all blew over quickly.
Daniella Semaan and Cesc Fabregas got engaged after 7 years togetherCredit: Reuters
And finally…
DANIELLA isn’t popular online. In fact, she was once a target for a hate campaign in her native Lebanon.
In a spiteful war she’s had on Twitter with someone calling themselves Doctor Lebanon, she’s been labelled a “gold-digger” as well as a “soulless cougar” in several nasty attacks.
The cyber troll appears to have intimate knowledge of Daniella, having grown up near her in the small village of Miziara.
Whoever Doctor Lebanon is, it takes a brave mortal to take on this tough chick.
And they’d certainly have Fabregas to answer to too.
Daniella Semaan is a hate-figure for cyber trolls in LebanonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Daniella Semaan landed the man of her dreams in Cesc FabregasCredit: Getty Images – Getty More
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Meet the Premier League Wags of 2022-23, from an ex-New England Patriots cheerleader to a stunning Argentinian showgirl
by Philippa Kaur 2 August 2022, 13:10
THE Premier League is back!Crystal Palace and Arsenal kick off the football season on Friday as the nine-month rollercoaster of emotion begins.
This ex-NFL cheerleader is the other half of a new Arsenal signing
While a recent Man Utd recruit boasts this stunning showgirl as his missusCredit: https://www.instagram.com/lopezbenitezmuri/?hl=en
And this summer, our top flight clubs have been busy boosting their squads with new signings they hope will quickly settle into their new surroundings and become a success.
But it’s not just the footballers who need to acclimatise to a new country, their Wags will be joining them on an adventure too.
From a former NFL cheerleader to an Argentinian showgirl, this year’s new additions will add to the glam of the greatest league in the world.
Matt Turner/Ashley Herron
US goalie Turner made a great catch in Ashley – who was a cheerleader for the New England Patriots.
The pom pom queen, 25, even got the opportunity to perform at Super Bowl LII, as Tom Brady’s team were defeated by the Philadelphia Eagles in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
In 2018, Herron earned a Masters degree in business from Harvard University – and focussed her studies on ‘Organisational Behaviour in relation to disruptive marketing.’
Last month, they became proud parents to a son called Easton and they also married recently too.
Ashley Herron performed for the New England Patriots
Herron is married to Arsenal new boy Matt Turner
Darwin Nunez/Lorena Manas
Liverpool’s £85million Uruguayan has dated Spanish beauty Lorena, and they have a son together, Darwin Jr.
The blonde beauty, who is pals with Lionel Messi’s missus Antonella, was previously in a romance with Barcelona ace Aleix Vidal, and they share a daughter.
Back in March, loved-up Nunez took his love, believed to be older than him, to his homeland and posted images on social media.
He captioned some photos: “First time in Uruguay my love and I hope there will be many more.
“Thank you for so much. I love you.”
Lorena Manas is the stunning Wag of Liverpool’s £85m signing Darwin NunezCredit: Instagram / @lorenaamanas
The pair welcomed a son together at the turn of the yearCredit: Instagram / @darwin_n9
Lisandro Martinez/Muri Lopez Benitez
Gorgeous Muri loves playing dress up.
The Argentinian missus of Man Utd new boy Lisandro Martinez has appeared at various South American carnivals – wearing the most extraordinary outfits.
The pair are longterm partners – having reportedly met when they were 14.
The 24-year-old has seen his rise – from Newell’s Old Boys to Ajax and now Old Trafford.
Muri Lopez Benitez is an Argentinian showgirlCredit: Instagram @lopezbenitezmuri
Man Utd star Lisandro Martinez and Muri are childhood sweetheartsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/lopezbenitezmuri/?hl=en
Fabio Vieira/Carina Raquel
The Gunners have been busy adding a host of talented stars to their squad, including Portugal international Vieira.
His girlfriend is 21-year-old economics student Carina Raquel, who has been clocking up her air miles this summer.
The pair enjoyed a break in Santorini, Greece. And in the past year, she’s travelled to Maldives, Barcelona and Paris, Milan, Lake Como and Mykonos.
Surely that got her a free flight to London?
Carina Raquel is a 21-year-old economics studentCredit: INSTAGRAM
Arsenal star Fabio Viera poses with Wag CarinaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/carinaraquelp/?hl=en
Ivan Perisic/Josipa Perisic
Josipa, 31, was a good luck charm for the forward at the 2018 World Cup, where his country Croatia reached the final.
The brunette beauty was ever-present in the stands, wearing a Croatia jersey and cheering her man on.
The pair were childhood sweethearts, and married in 2012.
They have three children together, who will no doubt be tuned in to dad’s Spurs games.
Josipa Perisic has been married to Tottenham star Ivan Perisic since 2012
The Perisics enjoyed Oktoberfest when he starred for Bayern MunichCredit: AFP
Flynn Downes/Summer Godbold
West Ham splashed £10million on Downes from Swansea, who will be joined in East London by blonde beauty Summer.
She joined the 23-year-old midfielder on the pitch at The Swansea.com Stadium to celebrate the end of the Championship season.
The stylish Wag enjoyed some time in Jamaica this summer with her beau and showed off her bikini body.
And she won’t get left behind in the fashion stakes – showing off a collection of designer clobber on social media, including Balenciaga T-shirts and Chanel handbags.
Summer Godbold is moving from Wales to East LondonCredit: https://www.instagram.com/summerrjadee_/?hl=en
Flynn Downes and girlfriend Summer Godbold will be seen at West Ham next seasonCredit: https://www.instagram.com/summerrjadee_/?hl=en
Alphonse Areola/Marrion Valette
This summer, West Ham finally completed a deal for Alphonse Areola – who spent last season on loan from PSG.
That means his incredible wife, Filipino-Lebanese beauty Marrion, 34, is here to stay on our shores.
The mother-of-three is a keen tennis player, regularly showing off her skills on Instagram to over 100,000 followers.
And she also has a celeb friend in Saturdays singer Rochelle Humes.
Filipino-Lebanese beauty Marrion Valette can settle in London nowCredit: https://www.instagram.com/areola.marrion/?hl=en
Marrion’s other half Alphonse Arreola has become a permanent signing for West HamCredit: https://www.instagram.com/areola.marrion/?hl=en
Ruben Vinagre/Rita Salvador
Sporting Lisbon’s loss is Everton’s gain, with the arrival of left-back Vinagre.
And you can imagine his lovely Wag Rita will be in the stands at Goodison Park cheering on her beloved.
On Instagram, she reveals she works in marketing.
And she also love to travel – enjoying time in Monte Carlo this summer.
Rita Salvador will be adjusting to life on MerseysideCredit: https://www.instagram.com/ritaasalvador/?hl=en
Left-back Ruben Vinagre, Rita’s partner, has joined Everton from Sporting LisbonCredit: https://www.instagram.com/ritaasalvador/?hl=en
Manor Solomon/Dana Voshina
Israel winger Solomon, 23, will be hoping to impress at Craven Cottage this campaign.
Helping him move from Donetsk to West London is Dana, who he has reportedly dated since 2018.
Not much is known about her, but she too hails from Israel.
And according to her Instagram, she is a communications and political science student.
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Stefan Ortega/Sabina Moreno
Ortega might not see many minutes as Ederson’s back-up at Man City this season.
So, wife Sabina might have to be patient before she can visit the Etihad to see him play.
The pair got married in a beautiful ceremony in Mallorca this summer.
When her husband signed for City, she shared an image of his unveiling with the caption: “So proud of you.”
Sabina Moreno is the other half of new Man City No2 Stefan OrtegaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/sabinaortega_/?hl=en
Stefan and Sabrina Ortega got married this summerCredit: https://www.instagram.com/sabinaortega_/?hl=en
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Man Utd and Chelsea target Benjamin Sesko, 19, has been called the ‘next Haaland’, and RB Salzburg value him at £300m
by Philippa Kaur 1 August 2022, 15:34
TEENAGE striker Benjamin Sesko has become one of the hottest properties in this transfer window.The towering centre-forward, who stands at 6ft4in, is wanted by BOTH Man Utd and Chelsea after breaking through at RB Salzburg.
Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring against Liverpool in a preseason friendlyCredit: Getty
A goalscorer of some repute, the 19-year-old has been likened to Norwegian hotshot Erling Haaland.
The Slovenian international managed 11 goals and six assists in just 12 starts in all competitions last season.
And the Austrian Bundesliga club cheekily placed a £300million price tag on his head.
Liverpool know who he is
Premier League fans might have already caught a glimpse of Sesko’s talents already.
Last week, all eyes were on Darwin Nunez as Salzburg entertained Liverpool in a preseason friendly.
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But it was Sesko who stole the show – scoring the winner and causing Liverpool’s backline all sorts of bother with his physicality and pace.
He began his career at his hometown club Radeče, andthen played for Rudar Trbovlje, before he was back at Radeče.
In 2016, he moved to Krško and played for their 15s – scoring 59 goals in 23 matches.
Domzale came knocking on his door, where he stayed for one season before he was signed on a three-year professional deal by Salzburg in 2019.
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It didn’t take long for the 16-year-old to settle into his new surroundings.
He impressed at their farm team, FC Liefering in the Austrian second tier.
Across two seasons, he managed 22 goals in 44 games – convincing Salzburg that he was ready for their first team last summer.
And he was given the role of impact sub – scoring 11 goals in just 12 starts (37 appearances in all competitions) as Salzburg won their ninth consecutive league title.
Sesko has already started this season off with a bang – netting twice in three games.
Red Salzburg striker Sekso could be on his bike – with Man Utd and Chelsea interestedCredit: Getty
The 6ft 4in striker has been compared to Erling HaalandCredit: Getty
The new Haaland
Because of his stature, comparisons with a certain Norway striker are inevitable.
Sesko has been likened to Man City’s £51million signing, Erling Haaland, which has flattered the youngster.
“Such comparisons motivate me and give me energy. They do not represent pressure. I will listen and learn so I can be even better than he is,” he told Slovenian journalists.
“My team-mates at the club tell me that Haaland and I are very similar, especially in terms of speed. Most of them even tell me that I’m better than him!”
On the international scene, Sesko is Slovenia’s youngest ever goalscorer at the age of 18 years, four months and eight days back in October when he found the net against Malta.
Sesko is Slovenia’s youngest ever goalscorer at the age of just 18 years, four months and eight daysCredit: Getty
Newcastle are sniffing around
Although it’s Man Utd and Chelsea who appear to be going head-to-head for Sesko’s signature, Saudi-backed Newcastle are also keeping tabs on the boy wonder.
Amusingly, Toon supporters were whipped into a frenzy when his agent Elvis Basanovic shared snaps of a trip to Tyneside on Instagram last Tuesday, including photos of Newcastle Airport and the Quayside.
They were certain he was there to discuss a deal with Eddie Howe’s side, which has not been denied. But Basanovic has since deleted the evidence of his jaunt on social media.
Manchester United have also been credited with an interest in the talented striker.
Upon hearing that, Salzburg’s Twitter page hilariously tweeted that a deal could be struck if the Red Devils cough up £300million and give them Bruno Fernandes in a swap deal.
Needless to say, his agent has spoken up about those Haaland comparisons and revealed a modest, hard-working pro.
He told Zurnal 24: “Many compare him to Haaland, but I think they are different types of players.
Sesko’s agent tweeted he was in Newcastle – and sent Toon fans into meltdownCredit: https://twitter.com/nufcblogcouk/status/1549690507558887425?s=27&t=1GlBpupHeM6EQPPQplaqyA
Hotshot Sesko is already flying this campaign with two goals in three gamesCredit: Getty
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“They are similar in physical construction and speed, but they are different players. Benjamin is more of a team player.
“He is maybe better technically with his skills, but Haaland is a bit more wild with his energy, in a positive sense. He remains a humble, hard-working boy.” More
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Inside Tyson Fury’s £1.7million Morecambe mansion – with gold curtains and radiators and a red marble kitchen
by Aurelia Butler 30 July 2022, 21:26
IT is a home fit for the Gypsy King.Back in 2020, Tyson Fury upgraded from his £550,000 abode to a stunning £1.7million home in Morecambe.
Tyson and Paris Fury live in a £1.7m home in Morecambe
The elaborate property cost the boxer a reported £1.7m
And the heavyweight champ, 33, known for his love of flashy cars, has given glam wife Paris free rein to decorate.
Clearly crafted with an open cheque book, the mansion has gold curtains and radiators throughout.
There are huge chandeliers dangling from the ceilings, and the kitchen is decked out in red marble.
It’s no wonder Fury, who has amassed a net worth believed to be over £100million, says he’s retiring and wants to put his feet up in his huge house.
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Sneak peek
It’s missus Paris, 32, who often gives us a glimpse into her fab property.
On Instagram, she regularly shares snaps in different rooms – dressed head-to-toe in designer clobber.
One photo showed the blonde clutching a Chanel handbag while stood in front of a set of ornate gold curtains.
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In another, the beauty is surrounded by family in her kitchen – sipping a coffee and laughing.
Behind her, red-topped marble decorates the surfaces. And there’s also a silver chandelier, fit for a queen, hanging from the ceiling.
In the hallway, Paris – wearing a patterned blouse – leans on a gold radiator that’s clearly a statement piece. Next to her is an outstanding floor to ceiling mirror.
For the musical, underneath the wood staircase is a grand black piano that sits on marble flooring.
Height of luxury
The Furys don’t skimp when it comes to high-end luxury.
Tyson practically lives in a set of £390 Versace gowns, while Paris is a huge fan of the Italian fashion brand.
Paris told us her favourite part of the house was her walk-in wardrobe.
Paris Fury regularly shares images of the home on social media
Sweeping gold curtains adorn the property
A lavish gold radiator and and grand piano can be seen in the hallway
“Having this walk-in wardrobe was a big dream of mine. I got it and I do appreciate it,” she said.
Incredibly, it houses her mega shoe collection that’s worth an estimated £50,000.
And they are certainly proud of their digs – keeping on top of housekeeping in-between looking after their six children.
Paris once described Tyson as ‘a bit of a clean freak’, so you can bet you won’t find a spec of dust anywhere.
Plot twist
According to land registry records, Fury bought the property for £1.695million in December 2020.
It was paid for by their firm Tyson Fury Ltd, and is mortage-free.
The kitchen boasts hanging chandeliers and red-topped marble kitchen counters
One of the kids’ rooms has a pink and blue themeCredit: instagram
The Furys have six children
They used to live in a £550,000 house that overlooked Morecambe Bay, before moving to a new plot that was once home to a static caravan-style.
However, the previous owner had it demolished and replaced it with a stone-clad palace – complete with a water fountain on the driveway.
In terms of security, the property has a castellated front wall, and a wrought-iron black and gold fence. Of course, that boasts its own lavish decor – with lion motifs and four eagle sculptures on the gate posts.
Unwanted burglars are warned off by signs that reveal the home is guarded by CCTV.
Tyson Fury has previously boasted about having an expensive property portfolio.
He once revealed he had bought a mansion in Marbella for £6million, although that was never confirmed.
While last year, he claimed to have splashed the cash on a home in Las Vegas, which again was never substantiated.
But Fury’s love affair with Morecambe knows no bounds.
He recently agreed to sponsor League One side Morecambe FC. And he appeared at the nearby Sultan of Lancaster Experience restaurant where he cut the red ribbon to open the establishment.
Glam Paris is the height of fashion and the decor in her home reflects that
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Three key ways England’s Lionesses can unlock the German defence and WIN the Euro 2022 final on Sunday
by Philippa Kaur 30 July 2022, 08:06
SOMETHING might be coming home on Sunday. We’ve got three key areas that suggest England WILL beat Germany at Wembley and win the Women’s Euros 2022.
England’s Lucy Bronze celebrates scoring against SwedenCredit: Getty
England have been on fire on their way to the final
Both sides have impressed throughout the tournament for not only the quality of their football but their resilience when they had their backs against the wall.
For England, this came in the quarter-final of the tournament when they had to come from behind to win in extra time against a technically excellent Spain side.
In Germany’s case, they came through a very difficult semi-final against an extremely talented France side.
There are a number of narratives surrounding this final including the battle for the golden boot between England’s Beth Mead and Alexandra Popp of Germany, both of whom are on six goals.
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There will also, however, be a number of tactical battles for us to keep an eye on as the match unfolds.
Here are three ways England can unlock the German defence.
England’s use of wingers to create space centrally
England are a side who are extremely well coached by their Dutch coach Sarina Wiegman and from a tactical perspective, they are extremely well drilled.
There is no doubt that they will line up in their familiar 4-3-3 system as England have started every match in this tournament so far with the same lineup.
While Keira Walsh, of Manchester City, patrols the midfield as a ‘6’ at the base of the unit the rest of the midfield and the wide players have a lot of freedom in terms of their movement and positioning.
How England could line up for Sunday’s final
As Lauren Hemp receives the ball wide on the left for England she is outside the Swedish right-back. Her positioning to receive wide opens up the inside channel and Fran Kirby was aggressive in making forward runs to access that space
Wiegman likes her wide attackers to stay wide and play on the outside of the opposition fullbacks.
One of the real strengths of this England has been the pace, creativity and aggressive play of Lauren Hemp and Beth Mead on the wings.
They both want to receive the ball on the outside for a couple of key reasons.
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The first is that this allows them to isolate against the opposition fullback and both of them are able to attack the fullback on the inside or the outside.
Hemp and Mead are both dynamic with their movement profiles and the ability to carry the ball aggressively to the opposition but they are also creative and intelligent on the ball in terms of finding passes that slip runners from the midfield through and past the defensive line.
Beth Mead is positioned on the right wing and she is able to receive a forward pass down the line. Her positioning allows support to come from the midfield.
Against Germany, we can expect to see this continue as a method for England to create space and time in the final third.
While Ellen White, or Alessio Russo, have the ability to lead the line and occupy two central defenders on their own it is the aggressive use of the two central midfielders, typically Georgia Stanway and Fran Kirby, which combines with the positioning of the wide forwards to really break opponents down.
The battle of the controlling midfielders
While England will almost certainly line up in a 4-3-3 system there is less certainty around the way that Germany will start the match.
The German side have been more versatile with their tactical setup, at least to a point.
Under their coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg we have seen Germany switch throughout the Women’s Euros between a 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1 system.
The two interact and even in the 4-2-3-1 system one of the two deeper midfielders will continually look to break forward and support the attack.
The same is true for England as they look to push both advanced central midfielders up and into high areas to support the attack.
Lena Oberdorf is positioned in space between the French pressing structure. She has a habit of finding angles to receive the ball and pockets of space to allow her teammates to play into her. Crucially though she then has the ability to drive the ball through the lines.
Both sides are able to push their midfielders forward into advanced areas because of the quality of their ‘6’s or holding midfielders.
For England, this will be Keira Walsh – widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world, while for Germany that role goes to the 20-year-old Wolfsburg midfielder Lena Oberdorf.
Oberdorf has without doubt been one of the players of the tournament this summer.
Her positional awareness and reading of the game have been nothing short of spectacular and her ability to receive the ball under pressure and break lines when passing forward has allowed the Germans to progress the ball effectively and efficiently.
The same can be said, however, of Keira Walsh and it is her ability to hold the base of the midfield that allows the likes of Stanway and Kirby to be so aggressive in the attacking phase.
There have been matches when Walsh has all but played as a one-woman midfield.
Walsh drops into space to receive the ball in the face of Swedish pressure. Whenever she takes possession of the ball her first instinct is to play aggressive forward passes that progress the ball
In this game, one of the key tactical battles will surround whether Oberdorf is able to exert the same control over the match as she looks to prevent Kirby and Stanway from getting on the ball in the final third.
Germany’s pressing
Prior to the tournament, there were still doubts over Alexandra Popp’s fitness.
She had faced surgery in the months leading up to the tournament and there were doubts that she would be fit to play if selected.
Looking back now, the thought of this German side without the power and predatory instincts of the 31-year-old Wolfsburg striker would strike fear in German hearts.
Popp has quite simply been a sensation this summer. Yes, she has claimed six goals so far but her overall play has been more impressive than her goal-scoring prowess.
Popp is a modern forward capable of playing with physicality and finesse and proving a handful for opposition defenders.
Popp’s aggression was key in ensuring that France were never allowed to enjoy comfortable possession at the back. She pressed with aggression to close down the goalkeeper and routinely forced long balls from the back
Throughout the tournament, Popp has looked to play on the front foot with a real sense of urgency against the ball.
She has seized on opportunities to press the ball and close down the opposition goalkeeper and central defenders at every chance.
At no point have opposition sides been able to build out comfortably from the back as Popp, amongst others, have pressed quickly.
This pressing leads to the players in possession having to play longer passes from back to front as opposed to building from the back.
Popp again presses, this time against Austria, but crucially she bends her run to change the angle of approach and cuts off the chance of a quick return pass from the goalkeeper
It will be fascinating to see if this approach is still useful against an England side with one of the most effective target forwards in the women’s game in Ellen White.
Should England be forced by the German press to be more direct in their approach then the game will turn into a battle of attrition and a physical match that the English will not hide from.
Who will come out on top at Wembley?
We have the classic German experience of the big occasion versus the hope and pressure of trying to be that England team that finally wins something.
But put very, very simply – if England’s wide forwards turn it on, if they win the midfield battle and can play through the German press there is absolutely no reason why the Lionesses won’t be celebrating come Sunday night.
If they can win all three areas, there could be two goals in it.
However, if the Germans can win just one of those three tactical battles it could be yet another tense, nervous affair for all England fans.
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