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CARLOS BALEBA HINTS AT MAN UNITED MOVE IN CRYPTIC POST

Brighton's Carlos Baleba posted a cryptic social media message after Cameroon's World Cup exit, sparking fresh transfer speculation. The midfielder has been linked with a big-money move, including to Manchester United.

Carlos Baleba hints at Man United move in cryptic post
Baleba struggled to show Man Utd what he's capable of at Old Trafford - Photo Credit: Getty Images

Carlos Baleba's social media post has sparked new rumours about his future.

After Cameroon's hopes of winning the World Cup were dashed, the Brighton midfielder posted a mysterious message.

Baleba started Thursday's play-off semi-final between the Indomitable Lions and DR Congo.

However, the 21-year-old was sent off at halftime after receiving a booking in the first half, just before his team gave up a goal in stoppage time.

The outcome eliminates Cameroon's chances of making it to the finals in Canada, Mexico, and the USA the following summer.

After qualifying for the World Cup in 2010, 2014, and 2022, it would have been the fourth time in five tournaments.

Remain modest! In response to Carlos Baleba's Manchester United connections, Fabian Hurzeler

Baleba, who made his senior international debut last summer, lost in the play-offs in his eleventh appearance.

Cameroon are preparing to return to action at the Africa Cup of Nations next month.

Baleba has already sent a message on social media in response to Thursday's loss.

He reposted a picture of Joao Pedro, a former Brighton teammate, on his Instagram account along with an inspirational saying.

Pedro is seen in the photo celebrating scoring for Chelsea after leaving the Seagulls in the summer.

"Don’t try to rush what God is taking time to prepare" is the caption that goes with the picture.


The transfer future of Baleba


Only a few months have passed since Manchester United expressed serious interest in acquiring Baleba.

A potential destination during the summer transfer window was the Red Devils.

But as Brighton put a £115 million price tag on the former Lille player, their interest waned.

Baleba still has two-and-a-half years remaining on his deal, with the club maintaining the option to extend it through to 2029.

Baleba had a poor start to the new season for Fabian Hurzeler's team after the transfer rumours.

He was substituted out at halftime three times in the season's first seven Premier League games.

But since then, Baleba has started all four of Brighton's league games and contributed at least 59 minutes in each contest.

Additionally, he has appeared in all 14 of their games in every competition.

VAR REVIEW: CHELSEA 2-2 BOURNEMOUTH, ESTêVãO PENALTY DRAMA EXPLAINED! WAS IT A FOUL OR A DIVE

Explaining the VAR: How an 11th-minute penalty check at Stamford Bridge saved a point for Chelsea against a resilient Bournemouth.

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Antoine Semenyo’s clumsy challenge handed Chelsea a vital lifeline

Every week, the Video Assistant Referee stirs up drama in the Premier League. Let's break down how these calls are made and if they're actually right.

This season, we're digging into the big moments to explain the VAR process and the rules of the game.

What went down: Chelsea's Estêvão was moving into the Bournemouth box, with Antoine Semenyo on his tail. Estêvão went down after some contact with Semenyo. The ref, Barrott, waved off Chelsea's penalty shouts, saying there wasn't a foul. He thought both players made contact naturally as they were running, and Estêvão basically tripped himself.

VAR said, "After looking at it, VAR Pawson suggested Barrott take another look at the monitor for a possible penalty because Semenyo might have tripped Estêvão."

VAR's take: Pawson had to figure out if the contact was just part of the play, like the ref thought, or if Semenyo fouled Estêvão. It was clear Estêvão tripped, but the question was how the contact started.

At first glance, it would be hard for Pawson to disagree with the ref because the main TV angle wasn't clear. But after checking out the sideline and behind views, Pawson saw that Semenyo stepped into Estêvão's path, making enough contact with his leg to cause him to trip.

Pawson told Barrott to check the monitor for a possible penalty. Barrott watched the replays, agreed, and gave Chelsea the penalty.

The call: It was a reasonable VAR call based on today's standards. But it's a borderline case.

Barrott seemed unsure of the monitor and needed some convincing from different angles.

A lot of the time, this kind of contact is just from players running normally, and someone goes down. To give a penalty, there really needs to be a clear foul by the defender. You could say that happened here, but it's a pretty low standard for VAR to get involved.

Chelsea 2-2 AFC Bournemouth

Referee: Sam Barrott

VAR: Craig Pawson

What: VAR check for a foul in the box

When: 11th minute

BREAKING: UNAI EMERY REVEALS THE REAL REASON BEHIND HIS COLD ARTETA HANDSHAKE SNUB NOW

Unai Emery explains why he skipped the post-match handshake as Arsenal’s 4-1 win ends Aston Villa’s 11-game streak at the Emirates.

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Emery snubs Arteta's handshake

Unai Emery said he didn't shake Mikel Arteta's hand right after Aston Villa lost at the Emirates Stadium since the Arsenal manager kept him waiting.

This loss stopped Villa's winning streak at 11 games, their first in almost two months.

Villa held their own in the first half, but Arsenal scored early in the second when Gabriel got to the ball before Emi Martinez on a corner.

Martin Zubimendi quickly made it 2-0, and Leandro Trossard scored a third goal a little after an hour had passed.

Soon after entering the pitch, Gabriel Jesus scored, making it 4-0. Ollie Watkins was able to respond by tapping in a goal late in the game after Donyell Malen's nice play.

After the game, Emery waited to shake Arteta's hand, but he went to the locker room since Arteta was still celebrating with his team.

It’s easy to see. I like to do things fast,” Emery said when asked about why he didn’t shake Arteta’s hand.

“I shake hands, then I go to the dressing room with my players and coaches. I was waiting.

“Arteta was busy with his coaches, so I went inside. It’s not a big deal for me.”

About the match, Emery commented, “We played great in the first half, and things were going our way. We had corners and defended well. We didn’t let them get a corner in the first half.

“We felt good, but we let in the first goal in the second half. Onana getting hurt didn’t help since he’s important for set pieces and in the midfield.

“We didn’t quit, and we kept playing hard. We scored one goal and almost scored more. Arsenal is the best team in the league and should win the title.

“I’m not sure which day it is since we’ve played Arsenal twice already, and we still have to play Nottingham. But I’m happy with our goals and how we're trying to attain them.

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