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Courtois open to Chelsea stay amid Madrid links


Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is open to remaining at Stamford Bridge despite being strongly linked with a move.Courtois, 26, is reportedly a target for La Liga giants Real Madrid with only a year remaining on his contract with the Premier League side.But Courtois, who helped Belgium secure third place at the World Cup Saturday, said he may yet remain at Chelsea.

"Now I'm going to talk to my agent to see what the possibilities are. All options are open for me. I may also stay at Chelsea," he said, via Marca ."People always complain that players don't comply with their contracts, but maybe they do."I don't think they will keep someone with my qualities on the bench, even if I don't sign [a new contract]. But maybe [staying] is possible, because I like it in London."

Chelsea and Belgium team-mate Eden Hazard cast fresh doubt over his club future on Saturday, hinting at a move to Real Madrid along the way.Courtois was signed by Chelsea in 2011, but spent the next three seasons on loan at Atletico Madrid as he developed into one of the world's best goalkeepers.

 

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Kane key to England culture, says supportive Southgate


Gareth Southgate praised Harry Kane's leadership at his first World Cup amid debate over the England captain's failure to fire when it mattered most at the tournament.Tottenham striker Kane is poised to take home the Golden Boot despite managing just one shot on target - from the penalty spot against Colombia - in the knockout rounds.

His struggles continued in the third-place play-off on Saturday, including scuffing an opportunity to equalise in the first half, as Belgium recorded a 2-0 victory.

Southgate defended Kane's final outing in Russia and was quick to highlight his off-field influence with England, who made the semi-finals at a World Cup for the first time since 1990."It would be wrong to judge any player on today's game, if their energy levels were short," Southgate told reporters."I think [Kane] has captained the team exceptionally well. He’s led the culture that we're trying to create."

Southgate made five changes for the game in St Petersburg in a bid to provide fresh impetus after the gruelling extra-time loss to Croatia on Wednesday.The former Middlesbrough manager admitted it was "tough" to lift his players' spirits, although he stopped short of suggesting the fixture should be scrapped in future.

"It's not for me to decide whether there should be a play-off. We wanted to try and get a medal and all of the staff wanted to finish on a high," he said.

"The effort was there, the quality of play at times was there up to a point but we've played a better team, far ahead of us in their development, probably the best team [Belgium] have ever had. We're not at that stage yet."

 

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Effenberg: I'd prefer Mandzukic over Neymar


Former Germany international Stefan Effenberg said he preferred Mario Mandzukic to Neymar and feels the Croatia star would be worth €200 million (£177m/$234m) if he was younger.Mandzukic, 32, has helped his nation into the World Cup final, including scoring the extra-time winner against England Wednesday.The forward has scored twice at Russia 2018, having enjoyed another fine season at Juventus.

Former Germany and Bayern Munich star Effenberg said he had no idea why the Bundesliga giants sold Mandzukic in 2014, while revealing he preferred the forward to Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar."I never understood why Bayern sold him," he wrote for T-Online ."Mandzukic is one of three three best strikers in the world for me. He is working for the team and also scored the goal against England.

"If he were not so old, he would have a market value of €200m. I would prefer him 10 times better than a Neymar."

Mandzukic has scored at least 10 goals in his past seven seasons, going across the Bundesliga, La Liga and Serie A, and will have the chance to add a World Cup title to his list of honours with a win on Sunday against France.

 

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Jorginho and Maurizio Sarri set for Chelsea debuts in Australia


After protracted negotiations, Chelsea officially have a new manager with Maurizio Sarri confirmed as Antonio Conte's replacement.Sarri arrives at the Blues after three strong seasons with Italian club Napoli and will now head to Australia as he looks to come to grips with the Chelsea squad.A-League side Perth Glory await Sarri on July 23 with the 59-year-old keen to hit the ground running.

"I look forward to starting work and meeting the players on Monday ahead of travelling to Australia, where I will be able to get to know the squad and begin our match action," Sarri told the club's official website.

"I hope we can provide some entertaining football for our fans, and that we will be competing for trophies at the end of the season, which is what this club deserves."Joining Sarri in Australia will be Chelsea's newest signing Jorginho, who was quick to link back up with his former Napoli coach."I am absolutely ecstatic to be here at Chelsea," Jorginho said.

"It is not easy to become part of such a big team so I am very, very happy. I am excited to play in such an intense league for a team that gives everything to play and win."The 26-year-old midfielder reached new heights under Sarri and joins the Blues on a five-year contract after turning down Manchester City in controversial fashion.Jorginho is set to meet his new teammates this week and is expected to make his debut for the club in Perth.

 

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Martinez hails 'perfect' Lukaku's World Cup campaign


Roberto Martinez lauded Romelu Lukaku as the "perfect" striker for his Belgium side after the Red Devils beat England 2-0 in the World Cup third-place play-off.

Lukaku missed several chances to put the game beyond the Three Lions in St Petersburg before he went off on 60 minutes, as the Manchester United striker finished the tournament on four goals, all of which he scored in the first two group fixtures.

And despite an impressive display against Brazil in the quarter-finals, Lukaku failed to spark against Japan, while he was anonymous throughout much of the semi-final defeat to France.

However, Martinez was quick to praise the 25-year-old, who he managed at Everton from 2013 to 2016, insisting goals were not the only aspect of Lukaku's performances in Russia that should be analysed."I think Romelu had a fantastic tournament. I am delighted with his contribution, his contribution goes further than just scoring goals," Martinez told a news conference.

"I appreciate Romelu's mentality, he's a winner, I don't think he has any worry about playing in big games. He's a perfect number nine for us. "His power, his capability of scoring goals and moving defenders around and occupying defenders, I couldn't be happier with what he has done.

"He didn't start the tournament to be top scorer, he didn't come here for himself, he came here to help the team and that is a real sign of his maturity and he's got one of the brightest futures in Belgian football at such a young age.

"He has done incredibly well to be in the starting line-up [against England]. It was a really difficult game against France, he had a couple of knocks and was carrying a bit of a pain, but he wanted to be part of the team and to help."

 

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FIFA World Cup 2018 Final 2018.07.15

FIFA World Cup 2018 Final 2018.07.15

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France Vs Croatia

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FIFA World Cup 2018 Final 2018.07.15

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France Vs Croatia

France Starting Line-up

Lloris
Pavard
Varane
Umtiti
Hernandez
Pogba
Kante
Matuidi
Griezmann
Giroud
Mbappe

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Croatia Starting Line-up

Subasic
Vrsaljko
Lovren
Vida
Strinic
Brazovic
Rebic
Modric
Rakitic
Perisic
Mandzukic
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Good Luck for both Teams!

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France are the FIFA World Cup 2018 Champions!

 

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France 4 Vs 2 Croatia

France Goal(s)

M.Mandzukic 18(OG)'
A.Griezmann 38(PEN)'
P.Pogba 59'
K.Mbappe-Lottin 65'

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Croatia Goal(s)

I.Perisic 28'
M.Mandzukic 69'
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Congratulations France!

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Pattama Final ekak

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anthima eka dinanna bari unane. lankawa paraduna wage.

modric golden ball dinna ekawath hodai ​

mama me mechcha onakamain football baluwamai.

ilagata monada ena hoda football tournaments?​

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Major International tournaments walin nam next thiyenne UEFA Euro 2020​