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How Chelsea could line up with Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo

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It's only taken a pair of British record transfer fees, but it looks like Chelsea may finally have a functional midfield again. While optimism was rife heading into the new season with Mauricio Pochettino at the helm, concerns were widespread about the lack of options in the Blues' engine room. Thus, Pochettino was forced to go bold in pre-season as Conor Gallagher was deployed in a deeper position, and while the England international performed well in the unfamiliar role, it was never going to be a long-term option. In the wake of their opening day draw with Liverpool, Chelsea moved quickly to wrap up the £115m signing of Moises Caicedo from Brighton. Now, the west London club are hoping to secure the services of Romeo Lavia, who's rejected a move to Anfield in favour of Stamford Bridge. Lavia starred in the top flight last season, and here's how he and Caicedo could fit in together within Pochettino's framework. Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia as a double pivot Rom...

Chelsea announce British record Moises Caicedo transfer

Chelsea have announced the British record transfer of Moises Caicedo from Brighton, moving for £115m and surpassing the £106.8m spent on Enzo Fernandez in January. Caicedo has signed an eight-year contract at Stamford Bridge until 2031. "I am so happy to join Chelsea!" the 21-year-old said. "I am so excited to be here at this big club and I didn’t have to think twice when Chelsea called me, I just knew I wanted to sign for the club. It’s a dream come true to be here and I can’t wait to get started with the team." It’s only ever been Chelsea. pic.twitter.com/LCYf6A2BQr — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 14, 2023 Co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley said: "Moises has proved himself as a standout player in European Football over the past 18 months, and we are thrilled to add him toMauricio Pochettino’s squad. "Moises possesses a rare midfield skill set and is a player we’ve been targeting for some time. We believe he will make a signifi...

Orioles vs Mariners Prediction - MLB Picks 8/13/23

Seattle Mariners (63-53) vs Baltimore Orioles (72-45) Game Info: Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 4:10 pm (T-Mobile Park) Bryce Miller (7-4) (4.20) vs Kyle Bradish (7-6) (3.19) Betting Odds: Seattle Mariners -103 / Baltimore Orioles -115 --- Over/Under: 8 Click Here for the Latest Odds ...

Christian Eriksen explains role in Rasmus Hojlund's move to Man Utd

Christian Eriksen has insisted new Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund will offer something unique to the team after his £72m move from Atalanta. The 20-year-old was selected as Erik ten Hag's preferred striker target after a fascinating breakout campaign with Atalanta that saw Hojlund bag nine goals in 32 Game s as he found his feet in one of Europe's major leagues. On the international stage, Hojlund has six goals in six appearances for Denmark, lining up alongside new United teammate Eriksen - the man he jokingly nicknamed 'Agent Christian' thanks to the pair's conversations about life at Old Trafford. "He hasn't paid me yet so I don't know where he gets that 'agent' from! I haven't had any fee yet!" Eriksen laughed to MUTV . READ THE LATEST MAN UTD NEWS, TRANSFER RUMOURS & GOSSIP feed On what he actually told Hojlund to convince his fellow Dane to make the move, Eriksen insisted he did his best to sell life at United but ul...

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Yankees vs White Sox Prediction - MLB Picks 8/9/23

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Chicago White Sox (46-69) vs New York Yankees (59-55) Game Info: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 8:10 pm (Guaranteed Rate Field) Mike Clevinger (4-5) (3.72) vs Luis Severino (2...

National Happiness Happens Day (August 8th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every August 8th What's the official website? sohp.com Tagged as Children Family Men Parents People & Relationships What are the hashtags? #HappinessHappensDay #NationalHappinessHappensDay Who founded it? Secret Society of Happy People Have we missed something? Happiness is contagious, so if you’re happy, tell someone! If someone else is happy, listen to them! This is what National Happiness Happens Day is all about. Learn about National Happiness Happens Day Cheerfulness is what greases the axles of the world. Don’t go through life creaking. National Happiness Happens Day is all about having unlimited amounts of happiness. What more could you possibly want from a day? This is a day about sharing one’s happiness and bringing a lot of joy to other people’s lives. National Happiness Happens Day encourages happiness throughout the full day. It is about recognizing every moment of pleasure, delight, and sheer joy. Don’t let th...

Be wary of scams as Amazon Prime Day kicks off, experts warn

Amazon Prime Day is here NEW YORK -- NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon Prime Day is here. And, once again, experts are warning consumers of scams. Scams targeting online shoppers — often by impersonating companies like Amazon and other major retailers — are nothing new. But phishing attempts increase amid busy spending seen during significant sales events — from Black Friday to, of course, Prime Day, according to the Better Business Bureau. “This is a huge moment on the retail calendar," Josh Planos, vice president of communications and public relations at the Better Business Bureau, told The Associated Press. "And because of that, it represents an enormous opportunity for a scammer, con artist or even just an unethical Business or organization to capitalize on the moment and separate folks from their hard-earned money.” Prime Day, a two-day discount event, kicks off on Tuesday and runs through Wednesday. In guidance published last week, the Better Business Bureau reminded consumers t...

Astros vs Yankees Prediction - MLB Picks 8/6/23

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New York Yankees (58-53) vs Houston Astros (63-49) Game Info: Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 1:35 pm (Yankee Stadium) Carlos Rodon (1-4) (6.29) vs Jose Urquidy (2-2) (5.20) ...

U.S. publishing executive dies in a boat crash off Italy's Amalfi Coast

A U.S. publishing executive has died in a boating accident off Italy’s Amalfi Coast ROME -- A U.S. publishing executive died in a boating accident off Italy's Amalfi Coast, her company said Friday. Adrienne Vaughan, 45, was president of Bloomsbury Publishing's U.S. branch, which counts writers ranging from bestselling novelists Sarah J. Maas and Susanna Clarke to historian Mark Kurlansky among its roster of authors. A Bloomsbury book, “Chasing Me to My Grave: An Artist’s Memoir of the Jim Crow South,” by the late Winfred Rembert (as told to Erin I. Kelly), won the Pulitzer Prize for biography in 2022. Vaughan, who had a master's degree in Business from New York University, had worked at the Disney Book Group and Oxford University Press among other companies before joining Bloomsbury in 2020 as executive editor and COO. She was promoted to president a year later and also served on the board of the industry trade group the Association of American Publishers. “Adrienne V...

Criminal intent, free speech emerge as key issues in Trump's Jan. 6 indictment

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Trump's team asserts he believed the election was stolen and had a free speech right to say so. Jack Smith anticipated those defenses in the indictment, experts told ABC. Former President Donald Trump's early legal defense is coming into focus after he was hit with another federal indictment, this time in connection to his efforts to remain in power after his 2020 election loss. Trump faces four felony charges, among them conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and obstruction of an official proceeding, in the Jan. 6 case brought by special counsel Jack Smith. The former president has denied wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty. Emerging as key issues in the case are intent and free speech. MORE: Trump hit with sweeping indictment in alleged effort to overturn 2020 election Trump's lawyers have asserted Trump has always believed the 2020 election was stolen and had a First Amendment right to say so. Smith anticipated those defenses in his 45-page indictment, legal experts told ABC Ne...

White Sox vs Rangers Prediction - MLB Picks 8/2/23

Texas Rangers (60-46) vs Chicago White Sox (43-64) Game Info: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 8:05 pm (Globe Life Field) Dane Dunning (8-4) (3.28) vs Dylan Cease (4-4) (4.15) Betting Odds: Texas Rangers -120 / Chicago White Sox +105 --- Over/Under: 8 Click Here for the Latest Odds ...