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Gregor Kobel linked with £60m move to Chelsea or Newcastle as Dortmund faces Champions League struggles

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‎Gregor Kobel, one of the Bundesliga’s standout goalkeepers, is reportedly a target for two Premier League giants, Chelsea and Newcastle United, as both clubs look to strengthen their goalkeeping options. With his current club, Borussia Dortmund, struggling to secure a spot in next season's Champions League, Kobel's future is in flux. ‎ ‎' Gregor Kobel. ' ‎Getty Images ‎ ‎According to a report from Foot Mercato, both Chelsea and Newcastle have expressed strong interest in the 27-year-old Swiss international. Kobel, whose contract with Dortmund runs until 2028, is said to be keen on leaving Signal Iduna Park if the team fails to secure a Champions League berth for the upcoming season. ‎ ‎Chelsea’s Pursuit of a New Keeper ‎ ‎Chelsea, in particular, are looking for a new goalkeeper after expressing dissatisfaction with their current first-choice, Robert Sanchez. Reports suggest that the Blues are willing to pay a hefty €70 million (£60 million) to secure Kobel’...

Why Newcastle beat Liverpool: Player ratings from the Carabao Cup final

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‎Newcastle United finally lifted a major trophy after a 70-year wait, triumphing 2-1 over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday. Goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak were enough to secure the victory, witnessed by more than 32,000 jubilant Geordie supporters who had traveled to the iconic stadium. ‎ Newcastle end 70-year trophy drought with Carabao Cup victory over Liverpool. ‎ Getty Images ‎ ‎Eddie Howe's side dominated the match from start to finish, proving themselves the superior team and deserving winners of a historic victory. The Magpies' first major silverware in seven decades was celebrated as a monumental achievement for the club and its loyal fanbase. ‎ ‎The match could have taken a different turn when Liverpool appealed for a penalty in the first half. The Reds' claims for handball against Kieran Trippier were ignored by both the referee and VAR, a decision that later seemed significant as Newcastle went on to secure the win. ‎ ‎I...

Why fans are targeting one Liverpool player after Carabao Cup final loss to Newcastle

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‎Newcastle United secured a historic 2-1 victory over Liverpool on Sunday, ending a 70-year wait for domestic silverware. The Magpies claimed their first trophy since 1955 in a dramatic Carabao Cup final at Wembley, thanks to a brilliant performance from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak. ‎ ‎' Mo Salah. ' ‎Getty Images ‎ ‎Burn, a lifelong Newcastle supporter, opened the scoring just before halftime with a powerful header from a corner. Early in the second half, Isak doubled the Magpies’ lead with a composed finish from a Jacob Murphy assist, moments after a disallowed goal due to offside. ‎ ‎Liverpool, coming off a midweek Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain, struggled to find their rhythm. Although Federico Chiesa scored a late goal for the Reds, VAR confirmed he was onside, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide. Despite some late pressure, Newcastle’s resilience saw them through for a well-deserved victory. ‎ ‎One of the key talking points after the match was t...

Amorim's worst defeat: Manchester United player ratings, Zirkzee and Casemiro criticized in Newcastle loss

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For the first time in 63 years, the Red Devils suffered their fourth successive defeat in all competitions after a disastrous first half performance. Joshua Zirkzee and Casemiro disgraced themselves in Manchester United's genuinely shambolic defeat against Newcastle, bringing the team's current low point into closer perspective. The final score was only 2-0, but it was humiliating since the Red Devils had one of their worst first-half performances in the Premier League. ' Casemiro. ' Getty Images Sport Alexander Isak headed a high-flying Newcastle ahead in just the fourth minute following the hosts' poor defending, and Joelinton made it even easy to score the second. United looked very pathetic, and Ruben Amorim humiliated Zirkzee by removing him after only 33 minutes. Kobbie Mainoo changed things, and in the second half, United looked at least a little like themselves, and they should have pulled one back. But nothing can erase the team's disastrous...