Deluded World Cup final villain Enzo Fernandez insists Argentina represented nation in 'best possible way' despite disgraceful behaviour in New York and riling England fans with Falklands flag https://t.co/C9PEHtKlhJ
🚨🚨| Throwback to when Jose Mourinho was waiting in the car park for referee Anthony Taylor after the game.
Mourinho says to Taylor " your a f***ing disgrace man
'It was an extension of how Argentina had acted for the past six weeks, committing the most fouls of any team and backing themselves to see off every challenge through sheer belligerence.
'How fitting that such a crude approach should finally be crushed by Spain, the consummate technicians, and that Fernández should play the fall guy.
'After all, this was not the first time the midfielder had behaved reprehensibly. It was not even the first time this week. Against England he had announced himself in the semi-final by whacking Elliot Anderson on the back of the head, before celebrating his goal with a gesture to suggest that his critics had too much to say. Topo Gigio, it is called in Argentina, where a player cups his hands behind his ears and invites his adversaries to keep talking.'
Except in Fernández’s case, as @oliverbrown_tel says, they arguably do not talk enough 👇
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Clutch goals and he's about to have a system that will suit him well. Must keep imo. Back 3 will definitely help him defensively. These sporting directors will not find a good replacement for him as well. I think letting him go will be bad.
🚨 JUST IN; Enzo Fernandez agent will have talks with Chelsea soon, the situation needs to be clarified as soon as possible, waiting to understand what type of opportunities there could be for him on the market…. (@FabrizioRomano@podcastherewego)
Chelsea have added England international John Stones to the list of centre-backs they are considering signing this summer.
Stones is available as a free agent after his contract expired at Manchester City. The 32-year-old impressed for England as they reached the World Cup semi-finals, playing in five of their eight matches.
Chelsea want to add more ready-made players to the squad and have shown by their pursuit of 34-year-old midfielder Granit Xhaka, a bid Sunderland rejected, that they are prepared to bring in older players.
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🚨 BREAKING: Anthony Taylor announces retirement from refereeing. Englishman officiated 831 games across 2 decades (including every domestic cup final) & bows out aged 47 after taking charge of #Portugal vs #Spain in last-16 of #FIFAWorldCup@TheAthleticFC https://t.co/EW75W55pAy