Tag: Giorgio Chiellini

Chelsea close to signing keeper, also interested in Juventus star

Vyom Chaudhary

Chelsea are closing on a deal for Dinamo Zagreb goalkeeper Eduardo. Dinamo manager Zlatko Kranjcar confirmed that news that the 33-year-old is set to sign for the West London club in the coming days. When asked whether the upcoming Champions League game against Red Bull Salzburg will be the Portuguese keeper’s last for the Croatian club, Kranjcar said: “Yes, I think so. “Eduardo has been given an amazing opportunity to leave for a big club like Chelsea. “When he arrived, we gained security in our team, and in my time in…

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World-class defender reveals interesting tactics to defend Ronaldo and Messi

Vincent Van Genechten

It’s a debate that will probably go on forever. Who’s the best footballer: Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? Still, world-class defender Giorgio Chiellini gave his take on the discussion by revealing his tactics to defend both star players, giving the edge to the Barcelona forward. The 31-year-old spoke to journalist Pierluigi Pardo at a sponsor’s event, as reported by Football-Italia, discussing Juventus’ season so far. The Bianconeri have recovered from a poor start to the season, sitting three points clear at the top of Serie A and having already secured a…

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Former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez wants FIFA apology for bite ban

Steve Green

Former Liverpool star Luis Suarez wants FIFA to apologise to him for handing out such a lengthy ban for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini at last summer’s World Cup, the Metro reports. The Uruguayan international was caught taking a chunk out of Chiellini’s shoulder during their final group game in Brazil and was subsequently banned for nine games and told that he would not even be allowed into the stadium to cheer on his teammates. He was then slapped with an with an eight-month ban, further extending his exile from…

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Why Juventus can hold off Barcelona without Giorgio Chiellini

Steve Green

Juventus have been hit by the news this week that influential defender and club stalwart Giorgio Chiellini will miss this weekend’s Champions League final clash with Barcelona. SEE ALSO: Juventus news and transfer rumours It’s never easy to lose a star player, let alone a few days before a major final, and understandably, there are now even more detractors weighing in on Juve’s apparently slim chances of lifting the trophy. That is, of course, if you can find anyone that isn’t making a reference to the bite incident with Luis…

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