SPORTS UPDATE

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Mourinho: “I trust in my work. Eight titles. Three Premier League. Last not 20 years ago, it was three. I know how to win. I believe in myself. You don't win titles with inconsistency. You need consistency at every level. The mental level, day by day.”

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*Billionaire Roman Abramovich of Russia became Israel’s wealthiest citizen on Monday.*

A Jew entitled to Israeli citizenship by law, Abramovich is now a permanent Israeli resident. The owner of Chelsea, he had been living in London for years, but was informed that his UK visa would not be renewed.

The UK has attempted to push out Russian oligarchs in recent months following the poisonings of Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in Salisbury in March. Abramovich also reportedly holds close ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

More than 30 powerful Russian Jewish businesspeople have opted to obtain Israeli citizenship in recent years. Not only is Israel the Jewish homeland, it provides a safe backup residence, as well as rights afforded to Israeli-passport holders, including tax benefits, some protection against extradition and the convenience of visa-free travel across the European Union.

However, Abramovich’s representative said  his strong identification as a Jew and his warm feelings towards Israel motivated him to make aliyah. His ex-wife Dasha Zhukova is Jewish, and is the mother of two of his seven children. Abramovich is also the chairman of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia, a trustee of the Moscow Jewish Museum and a backer of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement in Russia.

Abramovich has invested in more than a dozen Israel startups and venture funds since 2015, acquiring equity through two of his investment firms – Ervington Investments and Millhouse Capital.

Earlier this week, Tel Aviv University announced that Abramovich donated $30m  to build a new Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. In March, he donated $20 million to go to a new nuclear medical facility at Israel’s largest hospital Sheba Medical Center.

Abramovich is the 10th wealthiest person in Russia, worth an estimated $10.8bn. But he didn’t start out that way. Born in Lithuania, he was orphaned by age four  and raised by his grandparents in the Russian Arctic Circle.

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Chelsea have opted against appointing Maurizio Sarri as their new manager due to his past behaviour, according to Sky Sports .

The former Napoli manager had been earmarked as the Blue's primary target to replace Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge.

But a series of misdemeanours - including allegedly using homophobic remarks to describe Roberto Mancini - has led to Chelsea looking elsewhere.

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*'Happy' Poch doesn't rule out Madrid move*

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino insists that he is still 'happy' and 'excited' by Spurs' project, but has not categorically ruled out a move to Real Madrid.

Speaking at his book release, the Argentine said it would be disrespectful to ask Daniel Levy for a move to the Spanish capital, but did go on to say 'whatever will be, will be'.

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*Weah wants to stay at PSG*

PSG youngster Timothy Weah wants to stay at the club and not go out on loan.

The USA international insists he is learning a lot from playing with some of the world's top players, including Neymar, and that he thinks it's too early in his career to go out on loan.

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Arsenal are prepared to offer Bayern Munich £60 million (€68m/$79m) for midfielder Corentin Tolisso, Calcio Insider claims.

Unai Emery is eager to strengthen Arsenal's central spine and is said to see the Frenchman as an ideal addition as the Gunners look to return to the Champions League.

Bayern, it is said, have no intention of parting with the France midfielder, whom they signed for a club record fee of €41.5m in 2017.

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*AC Milan face Europa League ban*


European football’s top financial investigators have recommended excluding Chinese-owned AC Milan from the Europa League next season for violating rules that limit spending, the New York Times reported on Friday.

According to the US daily newspaper, “two people involved in the process” have confirmed that UEFA investigators have recommended Milan be excluded from European competition for violating Financial Fair Play rules.