London - Antonio Conte has never regretted any confrontation with Jose Mourinho. He called his bicker with Mourinho has now become a personal affair.

War of words was between Mourinho and Conte in the past week. It was sparked from Mourinho's comments calling Conte, as well as Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp, as field clowns.

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Conte then responded by calling the Manchester United manager is already senile, that he also had a similar attitude on the sidelines. The Portuguese man then did not want to lose by digging old Conte's wounds, who had been sentenced to four months for alleged match-fixing. In the case itself, Conte in the process was found innocent altogether.

Not received by Mourinho's comments, Conte responded by tasting the 54-year-old man as a dwarf and full of falsehood.

Ahead of a meeting between Chelsea against Arsenal in the English Cup semi-final match Inggirs, Thursday (11/1/2018) pm dawn, Conte asked whether regrets have served Mourinho.

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"I have a look like this, does it look like a person of regret? I do not think so.I think we both say a lot of things and we will see what happens in the future," Conte said as quoted by The Guardian.

The feud both got the attention of the English Football Association (FA). But according to the ESPN report, the FA will not intervene to the present extent. However, the FA still has the authority to communicate with Mourinho and Conte in search of an explanation for their second dispute.

"I do not think it matters to the FA, it does not matter." (Mourinho) says serious words and uses serious words I will not forget it This is not a club issue, it's a problem between me and him. "

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Milan - AC Milan are still struggling back into the top competition Serie A. Rossoneri are judged to be too long to live in the glory of the past.

Milan still struggle to compete in the top flight this season, despite spending more than 200 million euros in the summer. Now handled Gennaro Gattuso, while they are in position 11 standings and 12 points from the Champions League zone.

Seeing the situation so far, Diavolo Rosso has not managed to improve performance after the last four seasons failed to enter the top five. Finis position six in season 2016/2017 ago is the best in that period.

After the champion in 2010/2011, Milan did gradually decline. They finished second after the season, then finished third.

The decline of Milan level is clearly tarnished face as one of the most successful team in Italy. Milan is the owner of 18 Scudetto and Italy's most successful team in Europe, with seven Champions League titles.

History is what makes Carlos Bacca interested to join Milan in the summer of 2015 ago. The player that this season loaned to Villarreal was in the process of realizing that Milan are too long struggling with its history, while still finding it difficult to find a solution to their problems.

"Milan is not a step back in my career, it's not Milan we know from history, but you do not just live in history Milan has not been the best team in years," Bacca told Marca Colombia.

"I went there because of the history of the club, but found a lot of surprises, they are looking for a solution, but I have not seen it for the past two years."

"They say it's because the coach and replace it.Then there's a problem with the players and they recruit players from other levels, they even bring in new directors."

"I think in football there is an era, because Juventus and Napoli have grown rapidly in recent years, but Milan have been too long to live in their history," he added as reported by Football Italia.

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Liverpool - Liverpool now have a lot of money after selling Philippe Coutinho. Suggestions for the Reds are just one: do not buy wrong players again like that already.

After passing through a long transfer saga, Coutinho eventually belonged to Barcelona. Liverpool and Barca with transfer transfer 143 million pounds which makes Coutinho as the second most expensive player in the world.

Coutinho last night just completed his transfer and signed a 5.5 season contract. Meanwhile Liverpool again reap a big profit with this Coutinho sale.

The reason Liverpool just spend money 8.5 million pounds when bringing Coutinho from Inter Milan in January 2013. That means Liverpool profit 10 times more when the player releases at this time.

With that much money, Liverpool undoubtedly no trouble to bring in a replacement Coutinho in the transfer market this winter. They can bring in top players who like to be associated with them like Thomas Lemar, Christian Pulisic, Julian Brandt, Riyad Mahrez, Mesut Oezil, or Alexis Sanchez.

But Liverpool's supporters are also deserving - considering their clubs have a history of bringing in players to break the stars on sale.

Not long ago Raheem Sterling released to Manchester City in 2015, Liverpool spent 32 million pounds sterling to fill Christian Benteke. Unfortunately Benteke only survive one season and then loaned to Crystal Palace then dipermanenkan last summer.

The more terrible of course when Liverpool left Luis Suarez to Barca in 2014. Get money about 75 million pounds, Liverpool even bring in many class B players like Adam Lallana, Emre Can, Lazar Markovic, Dejan Lovren, Alberto Moreno, Rickie Lambert, plus Mario Balotelli .

Free? There is no continuation of Lambert and Balotelli who look okay and Liverpool also dropped his achievements with only the sixth position in the 2014/2015 season. Lambert and Balotelli were dumping the next season.

Only Can and Lallana can be said is still okay until now it took a while to adapt. Congratulations in the summer when Liverpool is widely rumored to be coming Alexis Sanchez who eventually crossed to Arsenal.

In that season Steven Gerrard who became topskorer Liverpool in the league just make nine goals while Daniel Sturridge sharp in the previous season repeatedly absent due to injury.

Four years earlier when left by Fernando Torres released to Chelsea, Liverpool directly spending big in January by recruiting Andy Carroll with the tag of 35 million pounds and Suarez for 22.5 million pounds.

As we know only Suarez is a success while Carroll his career so-so just because a lot of dibebat and finally released to West Ham United. Carroll also make 11 goals from 58 appearances in all competitions.

Similarly, when passes Javier Mascherano to Barcelona in 2010 with a tag of 18.5 million poun, Liverpool who trained Roy Hodgson then instead recruit Christian Poulsen and Raul Meireles. Access is extinct

Blunder transfer has also been done by class manager Rafael Benitez in the summer of 2009. Liverpool who finished the previous season's runner-up best midfielder, Xabi Alonso, to Real Madrid with a tag of 30 million pounds.

The relationship between Alonso and Benitez suspected to be the reason and the desire of the manager Gareth Barry recruit from Aston Villa. But Barry can not be obtained, Benitez instead bring Alberto Aquilani from AS Roma at a price of 20 million pounds that led to failure.

Don’t get another wrong men again, Liverpool! Alberto Aquilani in season 2009/2010 (Jed Leicester / Getty Images)

Aquilani could not perform optimally as he continued to be wrapped up and he had fired him the end of the season due to poor performance of Liverpool who failed to finish the big four.

With such an uncomfortable experience, Juergen Klopp as manager should not repeat it again this winter. Hopefully, Klopp is more intelligent and careful in spending Coutinho's money.

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Philippe Coutinho thanks Liverpool fans after Barcelona move

Philippe Coutinho has said he hopes Liverpool fans "understand" his decision to move to Barcelona in an emotional post on social media.

The Brazilian forward, 25, completed his £142m move to the La Liga club on Monday after five years on Merseyside.

Coutinho said he could "never thank Liverpool fans enough" for their support and "will always cherish Liverpool in his heart".

He added that he leaves the Reds as playing for Barcelona "is a dream".

How big a loss will Coutinho be for Liverpool?

Coutinho scored 54 goals in 201 games at Liverpool and he said he hope he had "delivered memories and moments that have brought happiness to the Liverpool supporters".

His Instagram post came on the day he was unveiled at Barcelona following a protracted move.

Liverpool rejected three Barcelona bids and a transfer request from the player during the summer transfer window.

Coutinho is now reported to have committed £11.5m of his own money to help facilitate the deal.

"I hope the supporters understand that choosing to experience something new is not about diminishing their importance to me or the club's importance," Coutinho added.

"Nothing will ever diminish that in my heart."

Coutinho statement in full

Philippe Coutinho Instagram post

Since the moment I arrived in Liverpool, me and my family have been made to feel so welcome and have made so many friends.

On the pitch and off the pitch, we have experienced the beauty of this club and its fans. In turn, I hope I have delivered memories and moments that have brought happiness to the Liverpool supporters.

Moving to Liverpool, I knew the club's greatness and history but what I did learn during my time was the unique heart and soul of the place. It has its own personality and character.

I leave Liverpool because Barcelona is a dream for me. Liverpool was a dream that I was fortunate enough to realise and I have given five years of my life to it. A career on the pitch only lasts for so long and to play for Barcelona as well as Liverpool is something I want to experience and enjoy while I am blessed enough to be able to do so.

I hope the supporters understand that choosing to experience something new is not about diminishing their importance to me or the club's importance. Nothing will ever diminish that in my heart.

I wish Jurgen and the team nothing but joy and success for the rest of this season and beyond. This is an amazing team and they are getting better and better all the time.

There are too many people I want to thank, but I cannot name everyone individually.

Coutinho is officially a Barcelona player

To all the amazing club staff who have been part of my life in Liverpool - I will miss you. To the owners, whom have tried so hard to bring success, and to the football recruitment staff for showing faith in me to bring me here and rewarding me during that journey, and to my incredible team-mates, past and present, who have helped me grow and improve as a player and a person, I would like to say thank you to you all. Anything I have achieved here would not have been possible without you.

And finally, to the most important people of Liverpool - the Liverpool supporters. I can never thank you enough for what you have given me during this time and no matter where I go in the world, for the rest of my life, I will always cherish Liverpool in my heart. You, the club and the city will always be a part of me.

You'll Never Walk Alone.

Philippe

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Manchester City are set to make a fresh bid for Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, 29, and believe the Gunners will allow the Chilean to leave this month. (Guardian)

Sanchez is ready to forgo a possible £25m signing-on fee to ensure he joins Manchester City this month. (Sun)

Arsenal will let Sanchez leave if they receive close to £30m and would want a deal to be completed early enough to allow them to sign a replacement. (Mirror)

Sources close to Sanchez believe he could be a Manchester City player within a week. (Independent)

Arsenal have made Monaco forward Thomas Lemar, 22, their number one target to replace Sanchez, having missed out on the Frenchman in the summer.(Mirror)

Monaco manager Leonardo Jardim has not ruled out selling Lemar this month. (L'Equipe - in French)

Arsenal and Liverpool are interested in Barcelona and Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic, 29, who wants to leave following the arrival of 25-year-old playmaker Philippe Coutinho. (Diariogol - in Spanish)

Liverpool have dismissed claims from Barcelona that Coutinho's £142m move only happened because they cut their original asking price for the Brazilian. (Times)

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French midfielder Francis Coquelin, 26, could depart Arsenal this month, with West Ham interested in the midfielder. (Mirror)

Valencia are also in talks with Arsenal over Coquelin. (Cadena Ser - in Spanish)

Chelsea have stalled on a move for Juventus' Brazil international Alex Sandro, 26, because the Italian club want about £60m for the full-back. (Telegraph)

Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane, 24, says he is happy at the club but they must start to win trophies in order to keep him. (Star)

Leicester are willing to allow striker Kelechi Iheanacho, 21, to leave this month, despite only signing the Nigerian in August for £25m. (Sun)

West Ham are interested in Anderlecht's £20m-rated Belgium midfielder Leander Dendoncker, 22. (Nieuwsblad - in Belgian)

'It was a genuine goal' - Hodgson satisfied with VAR after late Brighton winner

Read Monday's gossip

West Ham are closing in on Newcastle and England midfielder Jonjo Shelvey, 25, in a £12m deal. (Express)

Juventus will not sign Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, 22, as Paris St-Germain are willing to pay up to 170m euros (£150m) for the Serb, who also interests Manchester United. (Il BiancoNero - in Italian)

Newcastle will let Serbia striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, 23, leave in January but will want to recoup most of the £13m they paid for him 18 months ago. (Chronicle)

Championship club Cardiff City are interested in signing 27-year-old English striker Gary Madine from Bolton. (Wales Online)

Swansea are among the clubs interested in Fulham's English full-back Ryan Fredericks. The 25-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and could be available for about £3m. (Wales Online)

Metro

Derby County are in talks with manager Gary Rowett over a new contract. The 43-year-old is being considered as a successor to Mark Hughes at Stoke. (Telegraph)

Wolves have offered free coach travel to all supporters heading to their FA Cup third-round replay at Swansea after a goalless draw at Molineux on Saturday. (Express and Star)

Best of Monday's gossip

Juventus are ready to challenge Manchester United for the summer signing of Mesut Ozil if the 29-year-old German is not sold by Arsenal this month. (Corriere dello Sport via Mail)

RB Leipzig will resist any attempt from Liverpool to bring 22-year-old midfielder Naby Keita to Anfield this month. (Liverpool Echo)

The Welsh Football Association risk losing out on managerial target Ryan Giggs to Stoke as they seek a successor to Chris Coleman.(Mirror)

France striker Antoine Griezmann, 26, will demand £400,000 a week to reject Barcelona and join Manchester United from Atletico Madrid. (Sun)

Gossip was compiled by Louise Gwilliam, Matt Henry and Jamie Lillywhite

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VAR: Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson satisfied Glenn Murray goal 'genuine'

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson was satisfied with how officials handled Glenn Murray's late winner as Brighton progressed to the FA Cup fourth round.

Glenn Murray scores a late winner for Brighton

Monday's tie was the first competitive game in England to have the video assistant referee (VAR) system technology available.

Despite Palace's complaints that Murray may have handled the ball in scoring, a VAR review was not initiated.

Hodgson said disallowing the goal "would have been very harsh".

The former England boss added: "There's still a slight thought it might just have brushed off his arm into the goal, but if it'd been my player scoring that goal, I'd have been very upset if it had been disallowed for handball."

At the time, several Crystal Palace players protested because they felt Murray had deflected Uwe Hunemeier's header over the line with his hand.

Referee Andre Marriner did discuss the incident with the VAR team through his earpiece but he did not consult the pitch-side monitor because he was satisfied Murray's goal was legitimate.

"It was a genuine goal," said Hodgson.

"And the referee was helped by the fact he had [Neil] Swarbrick in the VAR studio [in west London] making a judgement that'd help him out - so I have no complaints."

Murray was adamant that there was nothing controversial about his goal, which came after Bakary Sako had cancelled out Dale Stephens' opener.

"It wasn't my arm," said the forward. "I think VAR would have pulled me back if it was.

"I just needed to get something on it and luckily I did - I think I got my hip or my knee or something on it.

"As soon as I did it I knew it wasn't my arm. There was no doubt about it for me."

Brighton boss Chris Hughton said of the incident: "I couldn't see it that clearly. Obviously I saw it go in but I didn't know what the circumstances were.

"I knew Hunemeier rose at the far post and did really well, so no I couldn't see it and had to wait until we came in - but obviously it's been very clear that it didn't need VAR."

How does VAR work?

Opponents of VAR suggest it will upset the flow of the game, but it will normally be used during stoppages in play and limited to four types of match-changing incidents: goals, penalties, straight red cards, mistaken identity.

When a VAR review is trigged, fans will see the referee 'draw' a rectangle with his arms to replicate a TV screen. It is important to note it can be either the referee or the VAR who decides whether an incident needs to be analysed.

It will then take one of two forms, with the first likely to be less controversial.

If a player has scored a goal from an offside position, for example, the VAR will inform the referee there is a factual error on a clear situation that does not require the referee to review the video. The referee will then make the 'TV screen' signal and change the original decision.

In situations that are less clear, the VAR will advise the referee to look at the video for what is called an 'on-field review'. This is where the referee will move to the side of the pitch to review the footage on a monitor.

Following their review, the referee will make a 'TV screen' signal and communicate the final decision.

Fans in the stadium won't be able to view replay pictures, but supporters watching at home will see the same camera angles as the referees, so they should at least be able to get an idea of which way the decision is going.

Analysis

BPP sports news correspondent Richard Conway

"I have spoken to the match centre in west London and they tell me that the referee did consult with the official there to see if it was a goal. The goal stood.

"This is a system that needs time to bed in. A final decision on whether it will be used is coming. It is expected to be used more widely from next season. Fans will have to get used to it.

"The communication between officials, and making sure everyone is aware of it, is what needs to be decided."

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