Football News: Review Of The Day 26th March 2018

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Review of the Day

Ndidi Wins More Tackles Than Kante

The Premier League have released another set of useless stats, this time it is the number of successful tackles made. Top of the list is Wilfred Ndidi of Leicester City, ahead of Everton's Idrissa Gueye and Chelsea's former Leicester midfielder N'Golo Kante.

Rummenigge Claims Lewandowski Is Staying

When Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski changed agent recently, it stirred up more rumours of a move to Real Madrid. Rumours which have dogged his time in Munich. However Bayern's CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has said that the Polish forward will be going nowhere. Rummenigge told Kicker: "It's well known that I like to make a bet every now and again. I'll take the bet that Robert is 100% playing for Bayern Munich next season."

Stones Admits He is Going Through A Difficult Spell

England defender John Stones has admitted he is having a difficult time with Manchester City, as he struggles to hold down a place in the champions-elect's side. In fact his last two games ended in defeat for Man City, which takes some doing when you look at how few matches they have lost. Stones said: "It's difficult. Every player wants to play week-in, week-out. But I've had games here and there, I've been fighting and that's all you can do. Train hard, keep working hard and when your chance comes you've got to take it and that's what I've done. Stayed positive. I've had the players' backing and the manager's [Guardiola's] backing. It's one of those things where the team's winning games and playing well, and you can't get back in just like that. I've got to keep working hard and that's what I've been doing. Still learning while I'm on the sidelines, that's a massive thing. You can't switch off and when your chance comes you're ready to take it."

Gibraltar Pick Up Their First Official Win

Since being allowed to join FIFA as a nation Gibraltar have failed to win a single game. Unsurprisingly with a population of just 35,000 to choose from. Last night saw Gibraltar register a first ever official FIFA win, as they beat Latvia 1-0 in a friendly match, with a goal scored by Liam Walker of Notts County.

Kun Sets Out His Career Path

Man City striker Sergio 'Kun' Aguero has told the media that he will leave the Mancunians when his contract expires in 2020 to go back to Argentina and play for hometown club Independiente. Aguero started his career with them and said: "My contract with Manchester City will expire in 2020, then I will return to my home at Independiente."

Courtois Says He Is Staying At Chelsea

After years of flirting with other clubs, Thibaut Courtois has now come out and said he will be staying put at Chelsea, for another season anyway. Courtois spoke to Sporza about his contract: "I think that's the biggest factor in all that I get over me now, and those speculations about my future certainly play a role. I have one year contract and feel good at Chelsea, and at the end of the season we sit down together and set a good vision, I live there quietly and know that I will be at Chelsea next year as well. If I go to the World Cup with a clear idea, sign or wait another year, then I have a free head at the World Cup, I am still proud to play at Chelsea and I want to achieve success."

Lemar Issues Come And Get Me Plea

Monaco midfielder Thomas Lemar has admitted he wants a move and was disappointed that interest from the Premier League was rejected by his club. Lemar spoke in an interview with Telefoot: "I am not going to hide it, I was a bit disappointed. But there is no point fixating on that. I have continued to work so that these clubs might come back for me in the following transfer window... My future? I am open to everything. I love all the different leagues."

Foden And Sancho Left Out As Punishment

England under-19s big name players are Manchester City youngster Phil Foden and Borussia Dortmund's exciting starlet Jadon Sancho, yet both were sat watching the game as unused substitutes as England's U19s beat Latvia in the Elite Qualifying Round for the summer's U19s European Championships. It has now been revealed that the pair were left out after turning up late for a training session.

English Clubs Tracking Coronado

The agent of Palermo's Igor Coronado, who scored a hat-trick at the weekend, has said that his client will not play in Serie B again next season and that there is interest from England. Joao Santos said: "Igor wants to take Palermo into Serie A, as next year he has no intention of playing in Serie B. In six weeks the season will end and these are important moments. Every game is crucial and Igor wants to give his contribution. Yes, it's true. English clubs are tracking him. Palermo brings a lot of visibility, interest is only normal, but right now the priority is getting Palermo promoted."

Written by Tris Burke March 26 2018 06:10:08