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Guardiola: “The Ballon d’Or should have two categories: one for Messi and one for the rest”

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October 20, 2023

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Guardiola: “The Ballon d’Or should have two categories: one for Messi and one for the rest”

Pep Guardiola admitted he is torn between Messi and Haaland over where this year’s Ballon d’Or should go as he praised Roberto De Gerbi ahead of City’s clash with Europa League rivals AEK Brighton.

The Euro 2024 qualifiers in October have come to an end and we are now counting on club action resuming, with Manchester City hosting Brighton on Saturday (October 21, 5:00 p.m., Novasports Premier League, LIVE from Sportish) as part of the 9th .Premier League game.

In this game, the English champions will feature the only absence of the injured Kevin De Bruyne, as Pep Guardiola revealed, with the Catalan not hesitating to praise AEK’s Europa League rivals and especially their coach Roberto De Jerby.

“Brighton were very good last year, that’s why they got the European ticket. They have had a few decisions against them in the last few games and they could also fight for the Champions League. They continue at the same level this year and the game against them will be one of Manchester City’s toughest tests this season

Roberto De Gerbi is a nice guy. I admire the way they play regardless of the team they are playing. When he was at Sassuolo he always played the same, even if he played at San Siro or Turin.stressed Guardiola, adding:

“When he went to Shakhtar, Shakhtar started winning and he is doing the same at Brighton. I love watching his team and it’s no surprise how successful they are, even if they lose 6-1 to Aston Villa it doesn’t matter.”

Brighton have excellent players but I feel they will be better with De Gerby. He has turned it into a top club, Macalister and Colville are gone and they continue to play at a high level. They do the simple things perfectly.

As for this year’s Ballon d’Or winner, whose name will be announced on October 30, Guardiola has not hidden his big dilemma between Messi and Haaland. “The Ballon d’Or should have two categories. One for Messi and one for the others.”

By this logic, Haaland should win because he scored 50 million goals. But Messi… His worst season is better than the others. Realistically I want to say Erling because he helped us, but Leo won the World Cup.

Source: sport 24

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Sophia Jhon is a sports journalist and author. He has worked as a news editor for Sportish and is now a sport columnist for the same publication. Alberta’s professional interests lie largely in sports news, with an emphasis on English football. He has also written articles on other sporting topics.

Premier League

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s era officially at Manchester United

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December 24, 2023

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s era officially at Manchester United

Historic day for Manchester United when British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe acquired 25% of the club’s shares from the Glazer family.

After 13 months of negotiations, Sir Jim Ratcliffe acquired 25% of Manchester United’s shares for £1.25 billion (€1.44 billion).

The British billionaire will take charge of the club’s football operations and says he will invest 272 million euros ($300 million) in Old Trafford. At the same time, he made a proposal to acquire a further share of the shares (up to 25%).

In order for the deal to be finalized and formally concluded, it must be approved by all bodies, including the Premier League, as is the case with such deals.

Source: sport 24

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Premier League

City give River more than 20 million euros and take on 17-year-old Etceveri

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December 24, 2023

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City give River more than 20 million euros and take on 17-year-old Etceveri

One step away from finalizing an agreement with River Plate is Manchester City, where they are finalizing a deal to acquire 17-year-old Argentina’s next big thing, Claudio Etcheverry, for over €20 million.

Manchester City are investing in young talent and want to do so again like they did with Julián Alvarez. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Citizens have reached an agreement with River Plate to acquire the 17-year-old Claudio Etcheveri.

The world champion will pay the clause in his contract Argentina’s next big thing, which amounts to over 20 million euros.

The two sides are in the final stages of concluding the contract, after which Mr Etceveri will remain on loan at River until the end of the season, when his contract with the club will expire.

Etcheverry shone for Argentina at the U17 World Cup, scoring a hat-trick against Brazil in the quarter-finals.

Source: sport 24

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Wolves 2-1 Chelsea: Lemina and Doherty knew the Blues

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December 24, 2023

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Wolves 2-1 Chelsea: Lemina and Doherty knew the Blues

Wolves were better for most of the game against Chelsea, who they beat 2-1 in Molino, with Enkunku’s goal in the 90+6 minute not enough to qualify for Matchday 18 of the Premier League.

Wolves beat Chelsea 2-1 at Molinos in the 18th Premier League game in a game that caught fire in stoppage time. Your goals Lemina and Doherty gave the “Wolves” victory Enkunku to reduce

The best moment of the first half belonged to the Londoners, Sterling stole the ball from Gomes just outside the penalty area, got into a foursome with Sha, but sent it to the Portuguese goalkeeper, who saved with his foot.

In the second half the hosts took the lead in the 51st minute after a set piece when Lemina sent the ball into the net after a corner from Sarabia to make it 1-0, while nPreviously, in the 48th minute, they had missed a huge chance to take the lead.

After a cross from Gomes, Totti headed the ball, but Petrovic made a difficult save with his hands. At 54′ Wolves called for a penalty for bringing down Huang in the penalty area, with the referee showing no foul.

Fotia won the game in stoppage time when two goals were scored. In the 90th + 3rd Doherty, who came on as a substitute in the 86th minute, made it 2-0 for Wolves three minutes later After a cross from Sterling, Encuncu shot the ball into Sa’s goal to make it 2-1.

WOLVES: Sat, Kliman, Dawson (70′ Bueno)Gomes, Semedo, Lemina, Gomes, Ait-Nouri (86′) Bueno)Can, Sarabia (75′ Doyle)Cot (86′ Doherty).

CHELSEA: Petrovic, Gusto (80′) Badiasil)Disasti, Thiago Silva, Colville (80′) Maachen)Ogotsovkou (59′) enkunku)Gallagher, Sterling, Palmer, Jackson (80′ Madueke)Brocha (59′ Mudrik).