Croatian midfielder's player career will not be hampered by the ownership shift. Unexpected decision: Luka Modric has taken his first move into football ownership. Luka Modric, a Real Madrid legend, is set to become a new minority owner of Swansea City. The Croatian, who turns 40 in September, is acquiring a non-controlling interest in the Welsh club. Modric's stake purchase will have no impact on his playing career, as he will continue to play for Real Madrid. He is out of contract with Loc Blancos this summer, but he wants to retire with Real and may extend his stay at the Bernabeu for another year if an agreement can be reached. It comes as a surprise that he has opted to buy a minority share in Swansea, who are currently 12th in the Championship. The move shows Modric, the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner, is setting the groundwork for his post-playing career. Swansea's eight-year ownership by Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan ended in November when they sold their co...
Bompastor expressed excitement for Chelsea's next game against Manchester City, stating that it will be a wonderful match.
Chelsea's head coach, Sonia Bompastor, says her team is excited to play Barclays Women's Super League title rivals Manchester City this weekend.
On Saturday evening, the Blues will host The Citizens at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea manager Bompastor stressed the importance of the game during the pre-match news conference, adding that her team is excited to put themselves to the test against Manchester City.
"It's obviously an important game against a very good team," Bompastor explained. "There will be two fantastic teams with a nice dynamic and good outcomes, so we are looking forward to it and are really excited.
"My role as a manager is to ensure that the players have the appropriate game plan for tomorrow. We practiced this morning, and I believe everything is crystal clear in each player's head. We feel prepared, even if we anticipate a difficult game. Manchester City is doing well and has excellent players, but it will be a wonderful game for everyone, particularly the fans."
Bompastor refused to compare last season's Manchester City club to this year's, although she did agree that the Citizens, like Chelsea, are in a good spot right now.
.She stated, "Last season, they came close to winning the crown; they only lost on goal difference, which demonstrates their quality. They've begun the season off strong and have a great dynamic. They are a squad that is in a good spot with us right now, and it will be a terrific game to play."
Chelsea will play a league game at Stamford Bridge for the first time this season, and Bompastor believes the team is excited to be back at their customary home.
She stated, "It's really good." We always want to play at large stadiums with a nice atmosphere. It was the case in the Celtic game when they played away.
"We are delighted to be back at Stamford Bridge. We have a lot of history in that stadium; the players enjoy playing there, and having the support of the fans would be beneficial."
Chelsea's Barclays Women's Super League match vs Manchester City begins at 5.30pm on Saturday evening. Tickets are still on sale and may be purchased by clicking here.
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