Author: Akshat Mehrish

Akshat Mehrish is a football expert who has a keen interest in tactics and player recruitment aspects of the sport.

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ATK Mohun Bagan missed out on the 2020/21 Indian Super League Winners’ Shield by a matter of seconds. Nevertheless, the Mariners have already started planning for the future. They have concluded the signing of Indian international Liston Colaco on a two-year deal. Indian international Liston Colaco has signed a two-year contract with ATK Mohun Bagan, the club announced on Saturday, April 10. The Mariners paid Hyderabad FC a record-breaking fee to sign the youngster for the next two seasons. The 22-year-old attacker will join his new teammates on June 1, ahead of the 2021/22 Indian Super League season. Hyderabad FC,…

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Frank Lampard lost his job as the Blues boss after a string of poor results, following which he was replaced by Thomas Tuchel. In his first interview since the sacking, Lampard has answered several questions regarding his time as the club’s head coach. Former Chelsea midfielder’s interest in signing Declan Rice for the Blues was well documented last summer. The Blues boss reportedly wanted the English central midfielder to be a part of the squad for the 2020/21 season but was denied the request. Speaking for the first time since his departure from Stamford Bridge, Lampard has spoken about his…

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Spurs beat the Red Devils 6-1 earlier this season, despite going behind to an early Bruno Fernandes penalty. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team will be out looking for revenge when the two sides meet again on Sunday. It would turn out to be a night to forget for Manchester United when they invited Tottenham to Old Trafford earlier in the season. The Red Devils took the lead early on through Bruno Fernandes but then conceded six times in a remarkable Premier League outing. Since then, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s and Jose Mourinho’s respective teams have gone highly different ways. When Harry Kane…

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Jorginho’s agent, Joao Santos, has sent the rumour mill rumbling by claiming that his agent would be open to a return to Italy after three years at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea star Jorginho would be open to a return to Italy, his agent Joao Santos has claimed. The 29-year-old midfielder has recently been linked with a move back to Napoli, who initially transferred him to the Blues for a huge fee. Santos claims that while Jorginho will be presented a contract extension by Chelsea, he still can go back to Napoli. “He wants to return to Italy: if Napoli will have…

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Sergio Aguero will be a wanted man this summer, with the Argentine striker set to become a free agent following the expiration of his Manchester City contract. The Premier League great has been linked with several clubs since announcing his departure, including the latest suitors – Leeds United. Could we be seeing an incredible Argentine collaboration at Elland Road next season? There is certainly a possibility! According to a report by 90min, Leeds United have now entered the race to sign Sergio Aguero on a free transfer this summer. The forward will leave Manchester City on contract expiry in June…

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Juventus will look to build upon their recent win over Napoli when they face a struggling Genoa on the weekend. While the title may be out of the Old Lady’s reach, they remain the favourites to finish in a UEFA Champions League spot. Genoa, meanwhile, are looking to avoid relegation to Serie B for yet another season. Andrea Pirlo was a relieved man on the touchline on Tuesday night, as Juventus beat Napoli 2-1. The win over their rivals proved to be timely, with pressure mounting on the rookie head coach after a string of poor results. The Bianconeri will…

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The UEFA Europa League is in its final stages. Manchester United and Arsenal are among the teams hoping to lift the trophy this season, thereby earning a spot in the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League. While United achieved a positive result to that end, Arsenal were held by Slavia Prague. Manchester United beat Granada 2-0 in the UEFA Europa League quarter-final first leg, courtesy of Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes’s goals. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team gained the upper hand in the tie, as a result, and are now the favourites to progress to the semi-finals. Rashford gave United the lead just…

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Manchester City tied down talisman Kevin De Bruyne to a long-term deal recently, with the Belgian midfielder signing on until 2025. According to Eurosport, the Cityzens are reportedly looking at contract extensions for Raheem Sterling and Phil Foden. The report claims that following De Bruyne’s extension, City are now closing in on negotiating a long-term deal with Foden. The Manchester side hopes that Sterling will follow the pair into committing his future to the club. However, the Englishman recently split with his agent might prove to be a hindrance soon. Meanwhile, one player who won’t be continuing with Manchester City…

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Co eased the pressure on Juve boss Andrea Pirlo after a win over Napoli. Inter Milan, meanwhile, continued their march towards the title with a win over Sassuolo. On a night of re-arranged ties, Juventus beat Napoli, and Inter Milan beat Sassuolo in a string of results that could have major ramifications by the end of the season. Furthermore, Juventus’ victory proved to be even more important for Pirlo, with the rookie coach coming under scrutiny in recent weeks. His side’s win over top-four rivals Napoli meant that they moved to third in the league table -…

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The teams played out one of the most entertaining fixtures in Premier League history earlier this season. The two teams shared nine goals between them, although most of them were scored by the Villains. Aston Villa 7-2 Liverpool – read the scoreline as the whole world watched in shock the events transpired at Villa Park. The Villains, who were almost relegated the previous season, had handed Jurgen Klopp’s champions their most significant loss since 1963. The two teams meet again in week 31 of the Premier League, with the Reds looking to exact revenge for the humiliation. Liverpool were unstoppable on…

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