Ex-Chelsea Coach, Sarri admits smoking 60 cigarettes daily

Former Chelsea coach, Maurizio Sarri, has revealed he smokes 60 sticks of cigarette a day.

The 60-year-old averages around four packets of cigarettes a day and he has admitted it’s getting out of control.

“I smoke 60 a day, which is probably a few too many,” he revealed to La Nuova Riviera via Football Italia. That works out at a whopping £1,400 every month.

“I don’t particularly feel the need to smoke during games, but straight afterwards it really is necessary,” he added.

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REPORTS - FIFA Ban Chelsea For Signing New Players

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the English Football Association and Chelsea for breaching provisions concerning the international transfers of non - English players under the age of eighteen .

Chelsea , with the exception of the Futsal and Women’ s teams , will not able to sign new players for the next two transfer windows (June 2019 and January 2020 ) and have been fined CHF 600 , 000 and given a period of 90 days to regularise the situation of the minor players concerned .

The Blues breached art . 19 of the Regulations in the case of twenty - nine (29 ) minor players and have committed several other infringements relating to registration requirements for players , according to Fifa .

If Chelsea don ’ t contest the transfer ban , it leaves them in a tight corner as they won’ t be able to bring in new players to bolster the squad , with players such as Mauro Icardi , Gonzalo Higuaín , Ivan Rakitic , Philippe Coutinho and Elseid Hysaj linked with a permanent switch to Stamford Bridge .

In their bid to have a competitive squad next season , Chelsea could decide to recall their loan players , including Nigerian stars Victor Moses , Ola Aina , Kenneth Omeruo , Fikayo Tomori and Tammy Abraham.
Moses ’ s initial agreement with Fenerbahce was due to run out in June 2020 while Aina and Omeruo had purchase clauses in the deals taking the defenders to Torino and CD Leganes .
It is likely that Tomori and Abraham would not be allowed to depart Chelsea on a permanent transfer in the summer due to the transfer ban .


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EPL - Ex-Chelsea assistant manager foresees Sarri's sack

Former Chelsea assistant manager Paul Clement can’t see Maurizio Sarri escaping sack from the Blues’ board after a 6-0 annihilation fro Manchester City at the Etihad on Sunday in their Premier League clash.

The defeat saw Chelsea dropped down from the Champions League spot to the sixth position in the Premier League table.

And Clement told BeinSport, "There's something going on that's wrong behind the scenes.

"What I do know for sure is that the club will not accept that. The owner will not accept that.
"History shows that when the team is not playing at the level that is required, and expected for a club like that and what they've achieved over the years, they do take measures. They will act.”

Clement spent four years at Stamford Bridge between 2007-2011 - insists Blues owner Roman Abramovich will not accept failure.


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Man City 6-0 Chelsea - Sergio Aguero bags hat-trick in City big win

Manchester City defeated Chelsea 6-0 in Premier League on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium with Sergio Aguero bagging a hat-trick in the clash to make it 11 hat-tricks in his career.

Manchester City took an early lead in the 4th minute after Bernardo Silva was left unmarked in the area and he was allowed to locate Raheem Sterling to break the deadlock.

Sergio Aguero missed a seater in the 8th minute after the Argentine missed an open net chance. A powerful striker from Aguero to the top angle of the net gave Manchester City the second goal.

Aguero got the third goal after a poor clearance from Chelsea defence from a Manchester City deep pass into the box.

Manchester City scored the fourth goal in the 24th minute following a brilliant move from the left flank to open up the Chelsea defence to put in the fourth goal from Ilkay Gundogan strike.

Chelsea was made chase the ball in the midfield as Manchester City perfect their deft touches against The Blues. Gonzalo Higuain introduced himself in the 38th minute but his effort was parried over the crossbar.

Manchester City had an easy first half after dominating Chelsea with a superb display in the first 45 minutes.

Manchester City approached the second half with an offensive approach as they were denied by the crossbar in the opening minute of the clash.

Manchester City made it five in the 55th minute after Sterling was fouled in the box by Cesar Azpilicueta in the box, Aguero made no mistake from the spot to convert the spot kick and have another hat-trick for himself.

Chelsea looked very disorganised as Manchester City maintained their coordination, Pep Guardiola made his first substitute as Aguero was removed for Gabriel Jesus in the 64th minute.

Kevin de Bruyne was substituted for Riyad Mahrez in the 67th minute in a bid to refresh the Manchester City attack.

Maurizio Sarri substituted Marcos Alonso for Emerson in the 71st minute, final substitute for Manchester City as Fernandinho was made way for David Silva with 16 minutes to go.

Another beautiful teamwork from Manchester City earned them the sixth goal in the 79th minute as Sterling had an easy tap in from a close range.

The game ended in 6-0 with Aguero reaching another mile in his career has scored his 11th Premier League hat-trick.

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Another Chelsea player, Callum Hudson wants to leave after Fabregas' exit

Another Chelsea player wants an exit from the club after the exit of their midfielder Cesc Fabregas to AS Monaco this winter.

The report in The Daily Mail says Callum Hudson-Odoi wants Chelsea to sanction the deal that would see him leave this week for Bayern Munich after the Bavarian show interest in signing him, The German Champion is willing to pay £35million for the service of the young English forward.

Bayern Munich is in a transition period and the club directors are ready to rebuild the team and see Hudson-Odoi as an important player for their future plans, with wide players Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery quitting at the end of the season.

Chelsea signed Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of £58m, while Bayern Munich also secured the services of French World Cup winner Benjamin Pavard from Stuttgart.
Chelsea is willing to offer Hudson-Odoi a five -year contract in a bid to prevent him from the clutches of Bayern Munich.

LALIGA - Barcelona reject the offer to sign Chelsea forward

La Liga Champions Barcelona has rejected a move to sign Chelsea forward this winter after the striker was offered to the Catalan giants.

Alvaro Morata is seeking a move away from the Stamford Bridge and his agent Juanma Lopez has urged Barcelona and Atletico Madrid to sign the former Real Madrid striker, according to El Mundo Deportivo.

Morata has not settled in England and he is seeking for a move elsewhere and Sevilla is willing to offer an escape route for the Spanish international to reinvent his career but they admitted a deal would be ‘extremely difficult’.

Barcelona turned down the offer of a six-month loan deal due to wage costs involved and the Camp Nou outfit is willing to give opportunities to the youngsters as Morata signing will hamper the growth of the upcoming stars.

EXCLUSIVE SPORTS: Chelsea make first winter signing of Pulisic

Chelsea has reportedly made their first winter signing of Christain Pulisic of Borussia Dortmund around 58 million pounds but the forward remains with Bundesliga leaders for the rest of the season.

The 20-year-old America international who has 23 capped to his name in international football since making debut with the senior national team in 2016, has become the dethroned Premier League Champions third most expensive signing in the club history after the 71 million pounds of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and 60 million pounds deal of Alvaro Morata two season ago.

Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia told the club website to confirm the news: "We are delighted to have signed one Europe's most sought players.

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"Christain has shown his quality during a fantastic spell in Germany and at just 20, we believe he has the potential to become an important Chelsea player for many years to come.

"We look forward to welcoming him to Stamford Bridge in the summer and wish him and Dortmund every success for the remainder of the season.

Pulisic added: "In summer i move on to Chelsea and to new competition, the English Premier League. It's a privilege to have signed for such a legendary club and i look forward to working hard towards being a contributor to their team of the world-class players.

The signing comes as Maurizio Sarri third major signing since replacing fellow Italian countryman Antonio Conte, with Kepa and Jorginho arriving at the start of this current campaign.

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EUROPA LEAGUE: Maurizio Sarri confirms double injury blow for Chelsea tie with PAOK

Maurizio Sarri has confirmed a double injury blow for Chelsea ahead of PAOK Salonika clash in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night at Stamford Bridge.

The 59-year-old Italian coach has been speaking to the media at his pre-match press conference this afternoon and he’s provided a team news and injury update as the Blues boss will do without Eden Hazard and Victor Moses.

Belgium international has been ruled out with an ankle injury that he picked up during the 3-1 defeat to Tottenham at Wembley on Saturday while out-of-favour winger and retired Nigerian star will play no part in the game against the Greek Super League side due to a back problem.

Sarri told reporters: "The last problem is Moses. I spoke with the doctor and he has a back problem this morning, so I think he will not be able to play tomorrow.
''Then Hazard of course it is not a serious injury. He will not be able to play tomorrow but I think he will be able to recover for the Premier League match (Fulham).

Moses has not started a competitive game for Chelsea since September 26 when he went the distance against Liverpool in the League Cup and England U17 World Cup-winning winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is set to be included in the matchday squad.

Chelsea head into the game tomorrow sitting six points clear of Vidi at the top of Group L so they just need to avoid defeat against third-placed POAK to secure top spot with a game to spare.

EPL: Chelsea star set to sign new £300,000 a week deal

Chelsea star N’Golo Kante is on the verge of signing a new £300,000 a week contract which will make him one of the top earners in the Premier League but it is not Eden Hazard according to reports in France.

The 27-year-old France international has become a key member of the Blues since his move to Stamford Bridge from Leicester City and has won both the Premier League and FACup during his time in West London but the World Cup have been in contract talks with the perennial champions for some time now following interest from Paris Saint-Germain over the summer. According to L’Equipe claiming that Chelseahavebegun talks with Kanteover a new improved contract due to his performances in the pitch and the midfielder is close agreeing on a deal within the coming weeks.Kantestill has over two years remaining on his current contract but the report also claims that former Boulogne and Caen star new deal worth £300,000 a week which will make him one of the highest earners in the Premier League.

The Ligue 1 Champions PSG are still believed to be interested in signing the World Cup winner, but Chelsea hope that a new deal will ward off any interest for the time being.

Chelsea Manager, Sarri makes record in Chelsea’s victory 4-1 over Cardiff City

Chelsea manager, Maurizio Sarri, on Saturday made record in Chelsea’s 4-1 victory against Cardiff City in the Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge. Sol Bamba shocked the Blues with Cardiff’s first away goal of the season, but Eden Hazard’s treble and a late goal by Willian ensured victory for the West London club.

The win means that Sarri became the fourth manager to win his first five Premier League games in the competition history. The Italian joined an elite club of Carlo Ancelotti (Chelsea), Pep Guardiola (Manchester City) and Craig Shakespeare (Leicester).

Sarri’s men are now currently occupying the number one position on the EPL log with a goal difference of plus 1, justabove second placed, Liverpool.

Eden Hazard had a blast in the game and his hat-trick showed he is so much ready for the season. However, Sarri believes Hazard can be even more prolific if he preserves his energy more to make the difference in the final third:“

I thought that Hazard was one of the best players in Europe. But now I change my mind because maybe he is the best,” said Sarri of the man crowned the second-best player at the World Cup this summer.“Hazard can improve more.

I think he can spend less energy than now at 50 or 60 metres from the opposition goal,” added the former Napoli boss. “I told him… for me you can score 40 goals butyou have to spend lessenergy. You have to play in the last 25 metres.”

EPL: John Terry clears the air over Chelsea return

Former Chelsea skipper John Terry has cleared the air about his intention to return to Stamford Bridge after he bade the fans goodbye under Antonio Conte.

John Terry is unlikely to return to Stamford Bridge anytime soon, but he is working with the academy players at Chelsea's Cobham training ground as he seeks his coaching qualifications as he aimed to manage the club in future."Still undecided what I'm doing next. My end game is to be a manager and that's what I'm working towards with the younger boys here."

"Good seven weeks with the family, which is the first time in 22 years. Some real quality time."Just really important to switch off after my career and reflect on things."

I was training every day. I wanted to stay fit in case something came along. I'm still waiting."Undecided, but enjoying my time to really concentrate on my badges. It'swhat I really want to do."Terry this week turned down a move to Spartak Moscow after leaving Aston Villa last summer.

Chelsea star, Ruben Loftus out for two weeks with foot injury

Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is reportedly ruled out for two weeks with a foot injury.

The 22-year-old England international suffered the injury during Three Lions 1-0 victory over Switzerland in an international friendly match on Tuesday night at Wembley.

Loftus-Cheek left the pitch on his own without his football boot after the final whistle in London and did not look comfortable as he moved across the turf.

According to The Sun reporting that this summer World Cup star, who has just featured only 33 minutes for Chelsea in the Premier League this season but the midfielder had a scan after the encounter with Swizz and he is now facing two weeks on the treatment table Loftus-Cheek who kneen on regular playing time as he refused to rule out a return to Crystal Palace on loan during the January transfer window.

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Maurizo Sarri reveals only person who can make him stop smoking - Chelsea Coach

Chelsea boss, Maurizio Sarri has finally revealed the person that can make him to stop smoking cigarettes.

The Italian, however, said that his father, Amerigo is the only one person who can make him quit smoking.“When my father (Amerigo) learned I had this offer from Chelsea, he told me to go to London, that it was the right thing to do,” Sarri told Il Mattino.

“He did ask me to stop smoking at least while I’m here.“He is the only one who for five minutes can make me wobble in my convictions,” he said.

However, given the fact that smoking is prohibited inside English football stadia, Sarri has been forced to abandon his match day habit by the Blues owner, Roman Abramovich, although the 59-year-old was pictured smoking in his technical area in the game against Newcastle.

Chealsea Football Club however created a special booth for Sarri to smoke anytime his team his playing at home, since he is not permitted to smoke within the stadium. Sarri’s men, who are currently occupying the second position on the Premier League log, will face Cardiff City at Stamford Bridge this weekend.

SPORTS - Victor Moses revealed Chelsea best player so far under new coach Sarri

Retired Super Eagles forward Victor Moses reveals the best player in Chelsea training so far under the new coach Maurizio Sarri this campaign.

The 27-year-old Nigerian has seen Ross Barkley impress in the early weeks of this season as the English attacking midfielder struggled to feature during Antonio Conte reign for the dethroned Premier League Champions since his January move from Everton.

Barkley has also spent time on the sidelines with a recurrence of a hamstring injury that kept him out of action during the first half of last season at Goodison Park but he has gone start the Blues last three matches under former Napoli boss this term.However, the England international fails to start in Chelsealastfixture against Newcastle as Sarri opted to give the summer loanee signing fromReal Madrid Mateo Kovacic in centralmidfield alongside N'Golo Kante and Jorginho instead.

Moses told the club official website when asked who has been the best player in training of late he said: "Everyone has been good, everyone is working hard but I’d say, Ross Barkley,""He had a big injury but he’s started the season really well and he’s working his socks off."Chelseasitin the third place in the log table with 9 points after three wins but the West London side host Bournemouth this weekend at Stamford Bridge and Sarri may opt tokeep the same starting eleven that saw off Newcastle last Sunday in Saint James Park.

SPORTS - Eden Hazard will not join Real Madrid says, Father

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard will not be moving to Real Madrid even in the near future according to his father Thierry.

Los Blancos have constantly linked with a move for the 27-year-old Belgium number 10, who has less than two years remaining on his contract at Stamford Bridge.

Hazard has opted to remain with dethroned Premier League Champions for at least one more season after the arrival of new head coach Maurizio Sarri, and his father has claimed that a future move to the Spanish capital may not happen in future.

Thierry is quoted by The Mirror as saying: "I cannot say why it did not go through. Not because I do not want to but because I do not know.
"Next year, Eden will have one year left on his contract but perhaps he never ends up in Madrid."
Hazard could make his first start of the season when Chelsea face Newcastle United at St James' Park on Sunday afternoon.

EPL - Chelsea reach £46.5m agreement with World Cup winner

Chelseahavereportedly reached an agreement with Lyon for 2018 FIFA World Cup winner Nabil Fekir.

The 25-year-old forward has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge since his switch to fellow Premier League rival Liverpool fell through before the start of this summer's tournament in Russia.

Fekir, who was part of France’s World Cup-winning squad alongside Olivier Giroud and Belguim international Eden Hazardhavetry toconvince Lyon star to come to West London.

According to Journalist Pipe Sierra has claimed on Twitter that Chelseahavemade an offer worth €60M plus bonuses for the France international.

See the below tweet…⚽️#Chelseaha hecho una oferta de último momento de 60M€ + variables al#Lyonpor el mediocampista francés Nabil Fekir (25). Es muy difícil que suceda, pero hayposibilidades.pic.twitter.com/px23YfF5xU— Pipe Sierra (@PipeSierraR)August 9, 2018

SPORTS - N'GOLO KANTE set to overtake Hazard as Chelsea best paid player

2018 FIFA World Cup winner N’Golo Kante set to overtake Eden Hazard as Chelsea as the best player with a new £290,000-a-week contract offer by the dethroned Premier League Champions.

The 27-year-old has been a key figure in Stamford Bridge since £30 million moves from Leicester City for two seasons ago and the Blues midfielder played an integral role in France’s success in this summer tournament in Russia.
Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing Kante ahead of the new season but Chelsea have now made a substantial move to keep the two-time Premier League winner in West London.

According to The Times claiming that France international has been offered a new five-year contract worth a club-record £15 million per season to overthrow Chelsea’s highest earner Belgium captain with his £220,000-a-week deal, which expires in June 2020.

Hazard has attracted interest from European Champion Real Madrid and has expressed a desire to join the La Lagi giants, but Chelsea are willing to offer the former PFA player of the year similar terms to Kante

Chelsea accepts €75m bid for Willian to Manchester United

The Brazilian international worked under Jose Mourinho when he was manager at Chelsea, and the Portuguese want him in his sides.

The 29-year-old Willian was also on the radar of Barcelona who have now opted out of the deal following their signing of Malcom from Bordeaux.

However, TuttoSport, as cited by SportWitness, is reporting that Chelsea have accepted a bid of €75million from Manchester United.
The Sun recently claimed that the former Shakhtar star has decided to leave Chelsea, despite Maurizio Sarri’s appointment as new boss.

Sarri however recently revealed he is hopeful of keeping Willian: “It’s a pleasure to have Courtois, to have Willian, to have Hazard, but it [their futures] doesn’t depend on me, not only on me. “So, we have to wait. I’m confident.”

SPORTS: DAVID LUIZ aim to stop Barcelona move for Willian

Chelsea defender David Luiz aim to stop Barcelona move for Willian and ensure the that his fellow countryman remains in London for another season.

Luiz wants Willian to remain with the Champions League outfit despite a valid interest from Barcelona.
The La Liga Champions have table three bids for the attacker whom they feel is deem fit to fit into their plans at Camp Nou.

Chelsea new boss Maurizio Sarri is also unwilling to let Willian depart the club.
Luiz hopes key men can be retained, with the likes of Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois also generating unwelcome exit talk.

He told Sky Sports on the Willian rumours: "[We speak] almost every day, he loves playing for Chelsea, I don't let him go! I think he's going to stay.

"Seriously I'm not joking, Chelsea has to keep the best players and these three players are key players for our team so in a serious way, I want them to stay.
"They are fantastic players and fantastic talents, we need the best players at Chelsea.

SPORTS - Chelsea as been given chance to re-sign Peter Cech from Arsenal

Chelsea could re-sign Peter Cech this summer if Thibaut Courtois leaves for Real Madrid, reports in England have claimed.

Courtois looks poised to join Real Madrid this summer and the Blues are already bracing themselves by looking for alternatives, with Kasper Schmeichel and Gianluigi Donnarumma in their view, but have been offered the chance to have Cech again.

Arsenal are open to selling Cech to provide manager Unai Emery with the funds needed to continue rebuilding his squad.

The veteran goalkeeper has already turned down a move to Napoli to stay at the Emirates and fight for his place with new arrival Bernd Leno.
Emery is still keen to sign Steven N'Zonzi, who won the World Cup with France this summer.

Cech spent 11 seasons at Stamford Bridge, winning the Premier League four times and the Champions League.

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