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Gianfranco Zola Critiques Chelsea’s Decision to Sell Key Players

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Chelsea icon Gianfranco Zola has voiced his opinion that the club’s decision to sell three key players was a major factor in their early-season struggles last year.

Chelsea ultimately finished sixth in the Premier League, showing improvement in the latter part of the campaign.

Zola pointed to the sales of Kai Havertz to Arsenal, Mateo Kovacic to Manchester City, and Jorginho to Arsenal in January 2023 as significant setbacks.

He emphasized that these players were integral to the team’s core and leadership.

“Chelsea had a difficult start to the season, mainly because they underwent significant changes. They introduced many young players while losing experienced ones like Jorginho, Havertz, and Kovacic.

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These players were the heart and soul of the team, and their absence was deeply felt,” Zola shared with Ladbrokes.

Despite the challenging transition, Zola acknowledged that Pochettino eventually managed to get the team back on track. However, he expressed disappointment over the changes and Pochettino’s subsequent departure.

Zola, who played over 300 games for Chelsea between 1996 and 2003, remains a passionate supporter of the club and its direction.

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Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle to Attend AFCON 2025 Draw

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Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, is set to attend the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations draw, which will take place at the Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat on Monday.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is expected to release the official draw procedure over the weekend as anticipation builds for the tournament.

Nigeria, three-time AFCON champions, will enter the draw as one of the top seeds, thanks to their strong performance and ranking.

The Super Eagles are currently among Africa’s top six teams in the FIFA rankings, a testament to their consistency and talent.

Their impressive run at the AFCON 2023 finals in Côte d’Ivoire, where they finished as runners-up, further solidifies their position as strong contenders for the 2025 edition.

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Victor Osimhen Accused of Punching Journalist After Night Out in Istanbul

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Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, is facing accusations of physically assaulting a journalist during a late-night outing in Istanbul, Turkey.

Currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, the incident occurred as Osimhen was leaving an entertainment venue with friends.

According to the Turkish newspaper Posta, a group of reporters, including journalist Tolga Bozduman, attempted to take pictures of the Nigerian forward.

The situation quickly escalated when flashes from cameras startled Osimhen, prompting him to charge at the group.

Bozduman recounted the incident, saying, “I was filming Osimhen at the door with three of my colleagues. When the flashes went off, all hell broke loose. He rushed towards me screaming and tried to grab my camera.

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I managed to hold onto it, but he then threw a punch that hit me in the head. My right side still hurts. He started sweating and then offered to pay me to delete the footage. When I refused, he threatened me, saying, ‘I’ll destroy you.”


 

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Jordi Alba Says Angel Di Maria Was the Toughest Player He Ever Faced

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Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba has named Argentina legend Angel Di Maria as the toughest player he’s ever had to face.

Alba, who spent most of his career at Barcelona, reflected on his battles with Di Maria In an interview with Offsider. Here, Alba shared his admiration for Di Maria’s work ethic, saying, “Di Maria was incredible at Real Madrid.

He was not only great going forward but also relentless in his defensive work. He never stopped running. He’s a year older than me and still keeps going strong.”

Despite their fierce rivalry on the field, with the two facing off 10 times in La Liga, Alba revealed that Di Maria always impressed him. Of those encounters, Alba’s Barcelona side only managed to beat Di Maria’s teams twice.


 

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