JUAN MATA RUMORS & GOSSIP

Mata eyes Premier League title

Juan Mata is targeting winning the Premier League with Chelsea after adding the Europa League to his already impressive haul of silverware. The 25-year-old playmaker has won the World Cup and European Championships with Spain and has now added the Europa League to the Champions League Chelsea won in 2012. Following the 2-1 win over Benfica in Amsterdam, Mata hopes to realise his...
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6 days ago  |  Discuss

Fernando Torres plays the “powerful striker” role in Europa final

Other than both sets of supporters acting out in increasingly more dramatic shows of victory and defeat after the final whistle, the night’s best performances probably belong to Juan Mata and the progressively more “rugged” Fernando Torres. With Mata finally able to create from more entry passes received in the second half and Torres able to use physical play to prolong possession...
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7 days ago  |  Discuss

Transfer tragedy: Redknapp hails £23m 'genius' who rejected LFC. Big loss...?

In 2011, Juan Mata's Agent confirmed that the rumours linking Liverpool with a move for the winger were true, and admitted that the Spanish attacker would be 'interested to hear from Liverpool'. The Reds missed out on the deal, and Mata went to Chelsea instead, where he's developed into one of the Premier League's top players. Jamie Redknapp is a big fan of Mata...
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16 days ago  |  Discuss

Juan Mata Excels As Chelsea’s Attacker-in-Chief, Grows With Increased Responsibility for Goals

It was no great surprise when Juan Mata appeared to score the game-winning goal for Chelsea against Manchester United on Sunday. It also wasn’t a shock when he didn’t get credit for it. His 86th-minute effort deflected off United midfielder Phil Jones and nestled into the goal. It was ruled an own-goal for Jones, but the glory went to Mata and Chelsea. The moment reflected...
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16 days ago  |  Discuss

Mata targets third spot

Juan Mata feels Chelsea can secure third position in the Premier League after his deflected goal helped the Blues to a crucial 1-0 victory at Manchester United. The result means victory for Chelsea against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday will seal a top-four spot thanks to their superior goal difference. And Mata, who has now scored 19 goals in all-competitions this season...
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17 days ago  |  Discuss

Mata grabs winner as Chelsea beats Man United 1-0

Chelsea seized the initiative in the race for Champions League qualification by beating already-crowned champion Manchester United 1-0 on Sunday, with Phil Jones' late own goal proving decisive. Juan Mata's low shot was heading narrowly wide when Jones deflected the ball into the far corner, settling a lackluster match and keeping Chelsea in third place in the Premier League...
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17 days ago  |  Discuss

Juan Mata Hand Delivers New 2013-2014 Chelsea Jersey to Lucky Fan at Work (Video)

Some days, work feels like a never-ending uphill battle against the clock, filled with constant stress and anxiety. Other days, Juan Mata visits the office to deliver the official 2013-2014 Chelsea jersey and hangs out for a quick kick-around in the parking lot. Recently Adidas kicked off a bold advertising campaign for next year’s Chelsea home uniforms by issuing a challenge...
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April 21, 2013  |  Discuss

Mata confident of top-four spot

Juan Mata is "really sure" Chelsea will secure a Champions League spot this season but is for now looking forward to another Wembley visit. Mata has flourished in his second year at Stamford Bridge, but his fine form has come against a backdrop of managerial disharmony and inconsistent league form. Although they face Manchester City in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final at...
Via Fox Soccer
April 13, 2013  |  Discuss

Juan Mata wants to keep playing

Juan Mata wants to keep playing - originally posted on Soccerlens.com Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata has questioned the idea of being burnt out after saying he is fit enough to keep playing for Chelsea throughout the rest of the season. Mata played his 29th game of the season in the Boxing Day win and has reportedly told manager Rafael Benitez not to drop him. Burnout is the common...
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December 28, 2012  |  Discuss

Juan Mata: Excelling in his new role

Due to the signings of Eden Hazard, Victor Moses and Oscar during the transfer window, many questioned Juan Mata’s role at Chelsea. However in recent games, Mata has been showing exactly why he deserves to be one of the first names on the Chelsea team sheet each week. Mata, who joined Chelsea from Valencia in the 2011 transfer window had a superb first season for Chelsea and was...
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September 30, 2012  |  Discuss
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