Schalke 04 midfielder Leon Goretzka believes the recent additions of Holger Badstuber and Guido Burgstaller can play a major role in helping the team rebound in the second half of the Bundesliga season. Schalke’s campaign so far has been a rollercoaster—starting with five consecutive losses, followed by a mid-season recovery, only to stumble again with a 2-1 defeat to Hamburg just before the winter break. As it stands, Schalke sits in 11th place, far below expectations. In December alone, Markus Weinzierl’s side suffered three defeats in four matches. To address the inconsistency, Schalke acted in the January transfer window...
Crickex Login Reveals Chelsea’s Mourinho Payout
When José Mourinho made headlines last summer by taking charge at Manchester United, he did so with one of the highest salaries in world football—over £10 million annually. But as Crickex Login reports show, his past with Chelsea continues to leave a hefty mark on the club’s finances. According to Chelsea’s recently published financial statements, the Blues paid Mourinho £8.3 million in severance after sacking him for the second time in late 2015. Adding to that figure, Mourinho and his coaching staff had already received £23.1 million in compensation when he was first dismissed in 2007. Altogether, Chelsea has...
Villas-Boas Denies Aubameyang Transfer Rumor
Since taking over as head coach of Shanghai SIPG, André Villas-Boas has kept a low profile. Training sessions in Shanghai have been completely closed to the public, and until now, he hadn’t spoken to the media. But during a Friday morning training session in Doha, Villas-Boas finally broke his silence, addressing several topics that fans have been eager to hear about. “Coming to coach in Shanghai has been a great experience for me personally,” said Villas-Boas. “My family and I have settled in well. The kids have already started school, and everything is going smoothly.” He spoke positively about...
Crickex Login Coach Carries Barça DNA Forward
During a holiday trip to Spain, British journalist John Carlin attended a football forum in Madrid, where discussions turned to the influx of world-class managers into the Premier League. With the financial clout of English football drawing big-name tacticians like magnets, their varying philosophies have undoubtedly broadened the tactical horizons of British football. However, as Crickex Login discussions suggest, even the best coaches struggle to reshape an entire football culture overnight. While managers like Arsène Wenger, José Mourinho, Claudio Ranieri, and Mauricio Pochettino have built years of Premier League experience, Spain remains proud that La Liga’s quality has not...
Former Real Madrid Talent Jesé Returns to Laliga
Once hailed as a future star from Real Madrid’s famed youth academy, Jesé Rodríguez carried the hopes of becoming the next homegrown legend in the mold of Raúl. Emerging from La Fábrica with immense promise, Jesé’s career initially showed flashes of brilliance. However, persistent injuries and a lack of discipline gradually derailed his progress. Last summer, he transferred to Paris Saint-Germain for €25 million—a record fee for a player developed at Real Madrid’s academy. Jesé made his Ligue 1 debut shortly after joining PSG, featuring in the opening match against Bastia and contributing to a strong away victory. At...