Comoros left-back turned goalkeeper Chaker Alhadhur to auction iconic shirt

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As reported by L’Équipe, Ajaccio defender Chaker Alhadhur, who famously played in goal for the full 90 minutes of his nation’s AFCON last 16 tie with Cameroon last month, will auction his now iconic goalkeeper jersey he wore during that game.

Normally wearing number three when playing in defence, Alhadhur was forced to officially wear number 16 during the game as this was a number assigned to goalkeepers, but the 30-year-old famously tapped a number three over the gold official lettering.

The Comoros international now plans to auction his shirt, complete with tape, off to the benefit of four charities. The sale will run until Tuesday, February 22nd at 10p.m on the BiddingSport platform. The player explained on Twitter:

“I had the chance to live though an exceptional moment and it was important for me that this experience could benefit causes that are close to my heart. This is why I’ll put on my Comoros goalkeeper jersey, taped on the back, worn in the round of 16 up for auction.”

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Peter Bosz says Xherdan Shaqiri didn’t work in Lyon’s team and wasn’t fit when he signed

As reported by Foot Mercato, in speaking before Lyon’s game with Nice tomorrow evening, OL coach Peter Bosz explained the struggles of Swiss international forward Xherdan Shaqiri, who left for MLS this week after just half a season in France. 

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“We used Shaq on the right-wing at the beginning. As we weren’t so dominant, he played in wide-open spaces and had to attack as well as defend, and I don’t think he can do that. He’s really a number 10 who has to play between the lines, you could even say that he was the best player between the lines for us, with his superb technique and vision in small spaces… But there are a lot of players in that position here, Houssem Aouar, Lucas Paquetá, Romain Faivre now.”

Bosz also conceded that the 30-year-old was “not in the best shape at the start” of his Lyon spell which encompassed just 16 games, two goals and three assists in all competitions.

Former Reims manager David Guion the favourite to become new Bordeaux manager

Emery Taisne of L’Équipe reports tonight that former Reims manager David Guion is the favourite to replace Vladimir Petković as manager of Bordeaux.

The former Swiss national team manager was this week suspended by the club ahead of his sacking, with the first six months of his reign seeing the club drop down to 19th and concede 58 league goals, registering the worst defence in the top five leagues.

Guion was manager of Reims from 2017 to 2021, overseeing their 2018 promotion, and previously coached the club’s youth team for five years prior to that.

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Media interest in PSG-Real Madrid tie “the equivalent of a Champions League final”

As reported by Le Parisien, the eagerly anticipated Champions League last 16 first leg tie between PSG and Real Madrid tomorrow has received interest level with the competition’s final.

In all, 276 media representatives from all over the world will attend the game after over 500 accreditation requests. That’s 86 photographers and 190 journalists while 35 television channels will be present. “It’s the equivalent of a Champions League final,” explained a UEFA official present at PSG’s training ground today, quoted by the Paris paper. “We’re matching the biggest matches ever at the Parc des Princes… The figures are comparable to the semi-final against Manchester City last season.” Nearly 50 journalists attended the opening 15 minutes of PSG’s training session today alone while another 65 will be present at the Parc de Princes for Real Madrid’s training session tonight.

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These figures, however, fall far short of the 800 professionals from 200 different media outlets who were accredited to cover the 2018 last 16 meeting between the teams at the Bernabéu in Madrid.

Montpellier coach Olivier Dall’Oglio compares Téji Savanier to Bruno Fernandes

In speaking before his team’s game with Lorient this weekend, Montpellier coach discussed the performance and position of captain Téji Savanier upon his return from a three game ban last week and compared him to Manchester United attacking midfielder Bruno Fernandes. 

“We spoke with Téji before his return last week, to try and curb his desires a little – or rather to manage them. His second half was perhaps less intense, but I’d also asked him to play higher up. He did that, but the passes also need to arrive. Maybe we saw him a little less, but the main thing is that he is effective in certain areas. A boy like Téji can’t help but sometimes come deep to pick up the ball.”

“I watched other players of the calibre of Téji this week, at big clubs, and many need to come deep and pick up the ball at some point. Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United, for example, sometimes drops deep to touch the ball. We also talked about it with Téji, the main thing is to find balance. He may actually be more effective for the team if he plays a little higher in certain areas.“

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PSG are interested in Amine Gouiri

According to RMC Sport‘s Santi Aouna, PSG are interested in Nice striker Amine Gouiri (22).

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Given the context of the potential departure of Kylian Mbappé this summer, the capital’s club will need to prepare, and Gouiri could be a possible replacement for the future.

Having scored 10 goals in Ligue 1 this season, PSG reportedly like the look of the young striker, who left Lyon in the summer of 2020.

The 22-year-old is represented by Alain Migliaccio, the same man who represents the interests of Zinédine Zidane, who himself has been rumoured to move to Paris in the future. 

Metz manager Frédéric Antonetti could be suspended for four months

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RMC Sport report this afternoon that Metz manager Frédéric Antonetti could see a four-month ban from the touchline after his fight with Lille’s Sylvain Armand in the two clubs’ draw this weekend.

The LFP’s disciplinary could be set to open an investigation, with sanctions ranging from two-match suspensions to a four-month suspension.

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Antonetti, who received a red card for the touchline fracas had defended his actions in a post-match tirade when facing the press, arguing that he was defending himself and that the Lille staff were putting undue pressure on the referee.

PLAYER RATINGS | Chelsea 2-0 Lille, LOSC can be proud but were beaten by a far better side

Chelsea 2-0 Lille: Champions League Last 16, first leg – 22/2/22

LILLE:

Léo Jardim, 5

Zeki Çelik, 5

José Fonte, 4

Sven Botman, 5

Tiago Djaló, 4 – He’s impressed at centre-back this season but is in an error-prone and uncomfortable right-back and isn’t a left-back at all – forced into the role by the club’s transfer dealings. He grew into the game but endured a nervy first third in particular.

Benjamin André, 5

Xeka, 3 – He’s a more than solid Ligue 1 player but looked out of his depth technically here. He was unlucky to get away with dithering in possession in the first period, as Kanté pinched possession deep in Lille’s half, for example. As the second goal showed, he couldn’t live with Kanté generally.

Renato Sanches, 7 – A few years on from an infamous career low-point, that pass to no one for Swansea, he enjoyed some level of redemption at the same ground. His passing was refreshingly positive and often precise while his interplay was sharp and he occasionally worried Chelsea with his direct dribbling. He was maybe the only Lille player to look like they belonged. He faded in the second half, typically, but still did just enough for a 7.

Amadou Onana, 4

Jonathan Bamba, 6 – He played with hunger and pace and was a persistent nuisance for Chelsea but lacked the vision, and maybe confidence, to pick the required passes and create against such a strong defensive set-up at this level. He also led his team in tackles, winning 100% of them.

Jonathan David, 3 – Bullied by Thiago Silva throughout in a performance that again highlighted how tricky it might be for him to play the lone striker role longer-term at a high level and didn’t manage a shot on target in 80 minutes.

Others: Gudmundsson 5, Ben Arfa 5, Yilmaz 5, Zhegrova 5.

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Nasser Al-Khelaifi on PSG’s win over Real Madrid: “It was a perfect game.”

Speaking after his team’s 1-0 win over Real Madrid tonight, Paris Saint-Germain club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi was keen to praise his team’s performance all the while pointing out that they are only halfway through the tie.

His words transcribed in RMC Sport, Al-Khelaifi stated his confidence in the players and manager Mauricio Pochettino to get the job done, with the second leg to come on March 9 in Madrid.

“We had a very, very good game. The players played as a great team. We controlled the game from the first minute to the last, up until the goal. It was a perfect game.”

“We are very proud of the game but we’re only at half-time. I have faith in the players and the coach to keep a cool head. We are ready for the second leg.”

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Kévin Gameiro regrets having never played in an international tournament

Speaking with Amazon Prime Video current Strasbourg striker Kévin Gameiro (34) revealed that he has only one regret in his career: having never represented France at an international tournament.

Having left France for Spain in 2013, Gameiro experienced 8 successful years with Sevilla, Villareal and Atlético Madrid, winning one Spanish Cup and four Europa Leagues.

Making his international debut in 2010, the Frenchman accumulated 13 caps with Les Bleus, coming either in friendlies (8), European qualifiers (2) or World Cup qualifiers (3).

On his time with the national team, he said “I regret having never played a World Cup or a European Championship. It’s my only regret. Having never been able to pass that point with the France shirt. Now, I’m still proud of what I achieved with Les Bleus. I played at the Stade de France and I wore that shirt and that was my dream as a kid.”

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