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The Rise of Wharton: How the Eagles Midfielder Attracted the Attention of Top Clubs.

Adam Wharton's meteoric climb from Blackburn Rovers academy graduate to Crystal Palace's midfield dynamo has become one of English football's most gripping stories. Wharton, 21, has already won the FA Cup and played a key role in an Eagles team that is rewriting the club's history. His mix of technical proficiency, vision, and mental maturity has drew the notice of Europe's elite, establishing him as one of the continent's most sought-after young talents. This blog delves into Wharton's rise to prominence, the characteristics that have contributed to his success, his tactical role, and why he has become a target for the world's biggest clubs. ​ Foundations: Blackburn Roots and Early Breakthrough Adam James Wharton’s footballing journey started at Blackburn Rovers, where he joined the academy at just six years old. Growing up supporting the club, Wharton rapidly ascended their youth ranks, making his professional debut in an EFL Cup match at 18. His c...

The head of La Liga has fired bullets at Carlo Ancelotti amid a heated disagreement.


The ongoing conflict between Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti and La Liga president Javier Tebas shows no signs of abating, especially following Tebas' most recent tweet.

What started as a protest from the Italian coach over the packed game schedule has turned into a war of words between the two.

The spat stems from Ancelotti's dissatisfaction with the lack of recuperation time between matches. Following Real Madrid's tight victory over Villarreal before the international break, the veteran manager said that his club will no longer play with fewer than 72 hours of recuperation.

The comment was a blatant criticism of La Liga's scheduling, with Ancelotti offering a veiled ultimatum.

Javier Tebas, who frequently delves into Real Madrid-related issues, responded strongly, pointing out that Ancelotti's reluctance to rotate his squad or use his five available substitutions may be adding to his complaints with player tiredness.

Ancelotti fired back before Real Madrid's match against Leganes, saying that he was unaware of Tebas' desire to coach teams.

Tebas hits back at X.


In reaction to Ancelotti's quip, Tebas took to X to remind the manager of his own previous words about player substitutions.

He referred to a December 2020 interview Ancelotti did when at Everton, in which the Italian questioned the need for five changes.

"My personal opinion, three substitutions are enough to change the game," Ancelotti stated at the time, adding that if a player required rest, "you can leave him out at the start of the game."

Tebas also remembered Ancelotti's shifting approach since rejoining Real Madrid, citing his statement after a match against Valencia in September 2021, in which he remarked, "With the five substitutions, we have an advantage because we have a lot of quality."

Finally, Tebas cited another comment from August 2022, following a match against Espanyol, in which Ancelotti stated, "The five substitutions are good for us because we have fast, powerful players to exploit the spaces."

Tebas closed the post with 'the chemistry is fantastic' in a desperate attempt to portray the Real Madrid manager as a hypocrite.

It remains to be seen whether the Italian strategist would respond to Tebas' critical words or let the matter to rest.

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