Wednesday, 30 September 2015

Man United: Memphis Depay treats himself to a bit of shopping with Chris Brown's exhttp://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/man-united-memphis-depay-treats-10158198

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Man Utd winger hits the shops with a trip to Selfridges in Manchester with model Karrueche Tran.

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Memphis Depay celebrated his first league goal for Manchester United 's with a big trip to the shops.
The Dutchman was on the scoresheet against Sunderland on Saturday as the Reds eased to a 3-0 win and climbed to the top of the table.
Taking some time off in his busy schedule ahead of the Champions League encounter with Wolfsburg on Wednesday evening, Memphis was spotted doing a bit of shopping with model Karruche ran on Monday afternoon.
Since making the move to United from PSV Eindhoven in the summer, Depay has notched up four goals in 11 appearances and has been getting used to his surroundings.
Both the United ace and Tran - the former girlfriend of singer Chris Brown - were also seen at the same hot spots on Saturday after they were pictured outside Suburbia nightclub and Club LIV.
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Platini has “clear conscience” over FIFA paymenthttp://www.ngrguardiannews.com/2015/09/platini-has-clear-conscience-over-fifa-payment/

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UEFA chief Michel Platini has told AFP in an exclusive interview that he did nothing wrong in accepting a 1.8million euros ($2million) payment from FIFA and that he was “still determined” to stand for the presidency of the troubled world organisation.
His comments came after Swiss prosecutors had accused embattled FIFA president Sepp Blatter of making a “disloyal payment” to Platini in 2011 for work he carried out between 1998 and 2002.
Question: Can you explain exactly what the work undertaken by yourself on FIFA’s behalf from 1998 à 2002 consisted of?
Reply: I was employed by FIFA as a special advisor to President Sepp Blatter, working on various matters related to football, such as the international football calendar. It was a full-time job.
Question: How were the payments staggered? Was a first tranche paid before 2011?
Reply: Like I explained to the Swiss authorities, I received only part of the agreed salary between 1998 to 2002. This occurred because at the time, FIFA informed me that they would not be able to pay me the total agreed amount. Of course all the moneys received at the time were declared to the pertinent authorities.
Question: How do you explain that a final payment was made to you as late as 2011, nine years after your work was completed ?
Reply: Mr Blatter informed me when I started my role as his advisor that it was not initially possible to pay the totality of my salary because of FIFA’s financial situation at that time. I never doubted, however, that the remaining amount owed to me would be paid eventually, so I did not actively pursue it. I even put the matter to the side for a while, before finally requesting that the outstanding balance was paid in 2011.
Question: Have you already paid taxes on these payments in Switzerland?
Reply: Yes I declared all moneys received to the Swiss authorities and paid all tax due.
Question: How do you respond to those who say that this last payment came in the year that Blatter was elected for the fourth time, with certain media deducing from this that Blatter paid what he owed you for not standing against him?
Reply: Like I have said, the outstanding amount for the work I did was paid when I finally requested it to FIFA. The fact that this payment was made a few months before the FIFA Presidential elections is irrelevant since I never had any plans of becoming a candidate. As a matter of fact, I was extremely happy to be re-elected as UEFA President at the UEFA congress in Paris in March of 2011.
Question: Are you worried about being suspended by the FIFA Ethics Committee? Have you been contacted by the FIFA Ethics Committee on this subject?
Reply: Actually it was I who personally took the initiative to contact the Ethics Committee on Monday to tell them that I was at their full disposal to answer any question or to clarify any situation. I don’t fear a suspension because I have done nothing wrong.
Question: Have Swiss authorities opened a criminal investigation against you?
Reply: Absolutely not. I was heard last week by the Swiss Authorities only as a person providing information and I cooperated fully.
Question: What is your state of mind today?
Reply: I am calm and totally serene since I don’t have reasons to be concerned. I have also received many messages of support from many people around the world who trust me and who hope I can soon restore credibility to the governance of world football.
Question: Have you been hurt by this speculation? Do you expect other controversies or even attacks given that the election will only happen in February 2016?
Reply: I have known for a long time that I would be the target of many unfounded attacks and I am conscious that these attacks will continue until the FIFA elections take place. I have to say, however, that I am disappointed with the speculation in some media, especially the one coming from a French Tabloid that talks about there being “doubt” around me. There is no doubt about my integrity. I have done nothing wrong. That is why I have made myself fully available to cooperate with the relevant bodies and authorities to clarify whatever may be necessary.
Question: Do you think it will be possible one day to re-establish a relationship of trust between football fans and FIFA?
Reply: I am still determined to present myself as a candidate for the FIFA Presidency so I can introduce the governance reforms that are necessary to restore the order and credibility to world football. I would also like to put football at the heart of FIFA once again and make sure that we continue to develop this beautiful sport around the planet.
(Platini was talking to AFP’s Philippe Grelard)
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helsea have Asmir Begovic to thank for saving themselves from further embarrassment - PLAYER RATINGS

  • Chelsea lost 2-1 to Porto at the Estadio do Dragao on Tuesday night  
  • Blues continued poor league form against the current Primeira Liga leaders
  • Chelsea's captain for the day Branislav Ivanovic was abject at the back
By ROB DRAPER FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 21:04 GMT, 29 September 2015 | UPDATED: 07:33 GMT, 30 September 2015
Having defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 4-0 at home a fortnight ago, Chelsea were brought back down to earth in the Champions League on Tuesday night as they lost 2-1 to Porto.
The Blues continued their poor Premier League form against the current Primeira Liga leaders in the Group G tie.
Here, Sportsmail's Rob Draper rates the players from both sides at Estadio do Dragao...
 
CHELSEA (4-2-3-1):
Asmir Begovic 8 
Chelsea had him to thank that this was not a more embarrassing night. A string of saves and not at fault for the goals.
Goalkeeper Asmir Begovic looks dejected after Porto centre half Maicon scores past him the 52nd minute
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Goalkeeper Asmir Begovic looks dejected after Porto centre half Maicon scores past him the 52nd minute
Branislav Ivanovic 4
Another poor night, as Brahimi skipped past him for the goal. The axe must be coming soon. Chelsea simply can’t continue like this.
Chelsea's captain for the day Branislav Ivanovic (right) continued his poor start to the season
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Chelsea's captain for the day Branislav Ivanovic (right) continued his poor start to the season
Gary Cahill 5
Manful interceptions at times but the chaos at the corner for 2-1 was largely his responsibility.
Kurt Zouma 4.5
Capable of great recovery tackles, prepared to put his body on the line. But looked all at sea for periods.
Cesar Azpilicueta 6.5
One of the few steady performances on the night but couldn’t influence the overall demise.
John Obi Mikel 5
A beneficiary of the re-think in midfield but by the time he was taken off, Porto were in ascendancy in that area, Ruben Neves and Irebula running the show.
Cesc Fabregas 6
Energetic in the first half as the playmaker and found the incisive passes. Yet he too was part of the general midfield collapse in the second half when he moved back deeper.
Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas put in yet another indifferent display for his west London club
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Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas put in yet another indifferent display for his west London club
Ramires 5.5
His run going forward won the free-kick which got Chelsea back in the game; but it was only when Matic came on that Chelsea began to recover their poise in midfield. Lost Maicon for the second goal.
Willian 7.5
A rare bright spark on a dismal night. Superb free-kick to get Chelsea in the game and never stopped attempting to make the runs his team needed
Chelsea forward Willian (left) celebrates having equalised for Chelsea from a free-kick just before half-time
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Chelsea forward Willian (left) celebrates having equalised for Chelsea from a free-kick just before half-time
Pedro 6
Like Willian, tireless in his energy. Execution was not as exemplary though.
Diego Costa 7
Battled manfully through the first half, making the runs, holding the ball up and bringing in his team-mates. But had little service in the second half and was unlucky with his shot against the bar.
Substitutes
Nemanja Matic (for Ramires 75) 7
At least made a difference to a struggling midfield when he came on and brought more poise.
Eden Hazard 5.5 (for Mikel 62)
Long awaited but no saviour. Struggled as badly as his team-mates, though he did try to bring energy.
Substitute Eden Hazard struggled as badly as his team-mates, though he did try to bring energy to the side
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Substitute Eden Hazard struggled as badly as his team-mates, though he did try to bring energy to the side
Kenedy 6 (for Pedro 75) Too big an ask to expect too much. Incisive runs but his team were on the back foot and his impact was limited.
Manager: Jose Mourinho 5
If you make the changes and still end up losing, then you’re running out of options. The A team isn’t working at present; trouble is, the B team isn’t any better.
Mourinho blames 'ridiculous mistakes' for Chelsea defeat
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PORTO (4-1-4-1): Iker Casillas 6; Pereira 6, Maicon 7, Marcano 6.5, Martins-Indi 6.5 ; Danilo 6; Andre 7.5, Neves 7 (Evandro 78), Imbula 7.5 (Layun 80), Brahimi 8 (Osvaldo 87); Aboubakar 7.
Brazilian defender Maicon celebrates scoring Porto's second goal at the Estadio do Dragao
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Brazilian defender Maicon celebrates scoring Porto's second goal at the Estadio do Dragao
Porto's Dutch centre half Bruno Martins Indi was a rock at the heart of Julen Lopetegui's team's defence
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Porto's Dutch centre half Bruno Martins Indi was a rock at the heart of Julen Lopetegui's team's defence
Portuguese midfielder Andre Andre played well until he was replaced by Watford loanee Miguel Layun
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Portuguese midfielder Andre Andre played well until he was replaced by Watford loanee Miguel Layun
Cameroon striker Vincent Aboubakar (right) caused Jose Mourinho's visitors problems 
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Cameroon striker Vincent Aboubakar (right) caused Jose Mourinho's visitors problems 


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