Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola is in the headlines for some petty reasons.
Shortly after his side lost to Chelsea, 3-1 on Saturday, three Chelsea players; Willian, César Azpilicueta and Cesc Fàbregas approcahed the Spaniard for a handshake but he completely ignored them and that elicited strong reactions amongst football fans.
While it might have a lot to do with Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho‘s suspension following their tackles on David Luiz and Cesc Fabregas, Spanish outlet, Marca claims there’s more to the ex Bayern Munich coach’s actions.
Their explanation below:
“Although publicly there has been no real hint of animosity, Fabregas’ Barcelona return when Guardiola was on the bench was not at the request of the tactician, who had no real interest in seeing him return to the Camp Nou. Fabregas’ move back to the Blaugrana largely came about as a result of Tito Vilanova’s insistence and pressure from key dressing room figures such as Gerard Pique and Lionel Messi, who are close friends with the ex-Arsenal man. Their coexistence in the dressing room was far from ideal and they did not part on the best of terms, with Fabregas going on to join Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea in 2014 doing little to improve their relationship.”
Weren’t 3 players snubbed?
Chelsea's Willian loses mother to cancer
Hours after featuring in Brazil’s World Cup qualifiers and netting a goal in the game. Chelsea player, Willian has lost his mother to cancer. The 28 year-old dedicated his goal against Hull to his sickly matriarch
“All of us at CFC are sending our love to Willian and his family after the passing of his mother. We’re thinking of you @willianborges88“ Chelsea reached out to the winger on twitter.
World Cup Qualifiers: Brazil go top.
Goals
from Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus and Chelsea’s Willian sent Brazil to the
top of the South American World Cup qualifying group in a thrilling 2-0 win
over Venezuela today at the Estadio Metropolitano de Merida.
from Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus and Chelsea’s Willian sent Brazil to the
top of the South American World Cup qualifying group in a thrilling 2-0 win
over Venezuela today at the Estadio Metropolitano de Merida.
The
five-time World Cup winners opened the scoring 8 minutes into the game after
Gabriel capitalised on a mistake by Venezuela goalkeeper Daniel Hernandez who tried
to pass the ball to his centre half 30 yards from goal. Willian sealed the deal
for the Selecao at the 53rd minute after powering home a cross from
Renato Augusto.
five-time World Cup winners opened the scoring 8 minutes into the game after
Gabriel capitalised on a mistake by Venezuela goalkeeper Daniel Hernandez who tried
to pass the ball to his centre half 30 yards from goal. Willian sealed the deal
for the Selecao at the 53rd minute after powering home a cross from
Renato Augusto.
Tite’s side will now face rivals
Argentina, who were humbled 1-0 at home by Paraguay. The match will take place
next month.
Argentina, who were humbled 1-0 at home by Paraguay. The match will take place
next month.
The world is eating banana today! Neymar, David luiz, Aguero, Willian, Oscar, football fans, others show support to Dani Alves on social media (photos)
The whole world is talking about racism today. Thanks to Dani Alves’ who brilliantly handled a racist taunt yesterday. Recall that Barcelona full-back calmly picked up a banana thrown at him by a racist fan, peeled and ate it before carrying on with the game. That action has not only won him admiration worldwide, footballers and fans have also taken to their social media accounts to show support to the Barcelona star.
Injured Neymar star, led the pack, he tweeted picture of him and his son eating banana with the hashtag #weareallmonkeys. Several footballers have also followed suit; Chelsea’s David Luiz, Oscar, Willian also posted a similar picture. I’m sure Banana would be so expensive today.
The Brazilian star on why he ate the banana. “I’m in Spain for 11 years now and it happens since the start. You have to laugh at them. I don’t know who threw the banana but I want to thank him. It gave me the energy to put two more crosses in for our goals.”
Meanwhile, Brazilian President, Dilma Rousseff has approved Neymar’s campaign #somostodosmacacos to defend Alves and all black people against racism.
Photo: David Luiz, Samuel Eto'o and Willian's selfie after victory over PSG
Footballers too have been bitten by the selfie bug. Infact, I think they should do it often, especially after they win their matches, tough matches. Not sure a selfie would be a good idea after a cold defeat, who would pose for such? Okay, it’s pretty alright to pose as long as the picture doesn’t appear on social media/their angry fans don’t see it.
Brazilian/Chelsea defender, David Luiz posted this pic of him and his team-mates; Samuel Eto’o and Willian in a happy mood after yesterday’s victory over PSG. “God is great! Tk u everyone.” He added.
Jose Mourinho wants referee Chris Foy to stop handling Chelsea games
What can separate Jose Mourinho from the spotlight? Nothing so far. In the wake of Chelsea’s 1-0 loss to Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday and the dismissal of
Willian and Ramires for second bookable offences, the Portuguese coach has urged Premier League committee to stop assigning referee Chris Foy to Chelsea games. The aggrieved boss who was sent to the stands after confronting Foy shortly before the match ended deems it helpful if they don’t see him again.
Willian and Ramires for second bookable offences, the Portuguese coach has urged Premier League committee to stop assigning referee Chris Foy to Chelsea games. The aggrieved boss who was sent to the stands after confronting Foy shortly before the match ended deems it helpful if they don’t see him again.
“Maybe it is helpful that the committee doesn’t send him to our matches. I don’t have the right to request that. It’s just that I think they have to analyse the situation and see. Every time he has Chelsea – or not every time, but many times he has Chelsea and the problems are there. I think maybe it would be a good decision. Mistakes are part of the job for referees, even big mistakes which are crucial to the result.”
Meanwhile, FA will await Chris Foy’s report before deciding if to charge Jose Mourinho.