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Mar32020 by JBNo Comments

Benitez responds to ‘lies’ he tried to teach Cristiano Ronaldo free-kicks

Trending, Seria A

Rafael Benitez says it is not true he tried to teach Juve forward Cristiano Ronaldo how to take free-kicks while serving as manager of Real Madrid. Benitez was in charge at the Bernabeu for an ill-fated seven months between June 2015 and January 2016 before he was sacked. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The former Liverpool boss struggled to win over the supporters and had a difficult relationship with some of Real Madrid's first-team stars, most notably Ronaldo. Benitez is said to have attempted to instruct Real Madrid's record goalscorer on how best to shoot free kicks. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "That's a lie. At no time did I tell him how he had to take them," Benitez told Marca. "The only conversation I ha...

Mar32020 by JBNo Comments

Torreira provides injury update after being stretchered off against Portsmouth

Premier League

Arsenal player Lucas Torreira says he’s ‘fine’ despite being stretchered off with a nasty looking ankle injury in their victory against Portsmouth. The midfielder lasted just fifteen minutes in the match and was replaced by Dani Ceballos after Portsmouth player James Bolton followed through in a tackle to leave Torreira in a heap. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Torreira was stretchered off and the manner of his exit concerned fans, who feared he could be ruled out for the rest of the campaign. But Lucas Torreira has allayed those fears and hinted he could return very soon, despite leaving Fratton Park on crutches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘I wanted to tap it and grabbed my ankle on the outside,’ Torreira told ...

Mar32020 by JBNo Comments

Klopp blasts ‘silly’ claims coronavirus could stop Liverpool winning the title

Premier League

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has dismissed ‘silly’ reports that the Reds could be denied their first Premier League trophy should the domestic campaign be cut short due to coronavirus. Liverpool suffered their first defeat of the campaign against Watford on Saturday, ending their hopes of matching Arsenal’s unbeaten run, but still have a 22-point lead at the top of the league table. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, reports emerged suggesting the spread of coronavirus, which has forced a couple of sporting events to be postponed or played behind closed doors, could impact the Premier League campaign. There is no legislation in place regarding final league standings should the campaign be cut short prematurely, with crisis talks likely to ta...

Mar22020 by JBNo Comments

Ramos hits back at Pique blast after Madrid beat Barcelona

La Liga

Sergio Ramos hit back at criticism from Barca defender Pique after Real Madrid beat Barcelona to get back to the top of the table. Real won the game 2-0 thanks to goals from Vinicius Junior and Mariano - but Pique said their first-half display represented "the worst Madrid" he has ever faced. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In response, Real Madrid skipper Ramos said he would gladly play the same way in every Clasico game if it meant beating his team's fierce rivals. "Everyone's opinion is respectable," he told reporters, via Spanish publication AS. "I sign up to win all Clasicos by making a first half as bad as he says. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "The approach was different. In the first half, we left the ball an...

Mar22020 by JBNo Comments

‘The worst Real Madrid I have faced’ – Pique laments Barcelona’s poor display

La Liga

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique believes his side lost to the 'worst Real Madrid he has faced at the Bernabeu' as the Catalans fell to a 2-0 defeat in El Clasico on Sunday. Goals from Vinicius Junior and Mariano Diaz earned Madrid a win with three points allowing the home side to leapfrog Barcelona into outright leadership in the League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With the match without a goal at half-time, Pique revealed he was shocked at the low level of Real's performance in the first period and was disappointed to not take advantage of it. "Real Madrid in the first half was the worst Madrid I've faced at the Bernabeu," Pique said in the post-match. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "We missed a chance to hurt th...

Mar12020 by JBNo Comments

‘I’d have killed him’ – Keane slams ‘arrogant’ De Gea after United keeper’s Everton error

Premier League

David de Gea would have been "lynched" by Roy Keane after the Manchester United goalkeeper’s error against Everton. Everton were gifted an early lead at Goodison Park through De Gea’s attempted clearance which ricocheted off Calvert-Lewin and straight into the net. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Former United captain Roy Keane was scathing in his assessment of De Gea at the break and claims he would have been in trouble in the dressing room if the Irishman was involved. "Whether I was a player or a manager, I'd have killed him,” Keane told Sky Sports. “What is De Gea waiting for? It's crazy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “There's almost a bit of arrogance to him. I would have lynched him at half time. There are no e...

Mar12020 by JBNo Comments

Juventus in lockdown as three opponent players test positive for the coronavirus

Seria A

Juventus have put their players under medical check and have stopped all training activities after the outbreak of COVID-19 in the camp of their last opponents, U.S. Pianese. This happened after three players from Serie C club, Pianese, whom the Juventus U23 side beat 1-0 on February 23, tested positive to the Coronavirus. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Italian giants announced the decision yesterday through the club’s official website. The Coronavirus has already hit three Pianese players and also the team head coach. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Juventus have told their Under-23 players to remain in their houses until March 8 as nobody has shown any symptom of the virus. Juventus Seria A big game with Inte...

Mar12020 by JBNo Comments

Van Dijk reveals who to blame as Liverpool finally lose to end unbeaten run

Premier League

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk slammed the team’s unacceptable performance after the loss to Watford, which also ended their 44-game unbeaten run in the Premier League. The Hornets became the first team to beat Liverpool in the league this campaign after goals from Ismaila Sarr and the club captain Troy Deeney. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jurgen Klopp’s side put in a poor performance which fell well below the standards they have set since they last lost a a league match back in January 2019. After the game, Van Dijk said: ‘Credit to Watford they deserved it. The chances they created, they stuck to their plan and scored three goals. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘We didn’t create too many big opportunities, bu...

Feb282020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard lifts lid on relationship with Kepa amid Chelsea exit speculation

Premier League

Frank Lampard says Kepa Arrizabalaga is in control of his own destiny as the shot-stopper continues to fight to regain his spot in the club's first team. The Spaniard has struggled for form since Lampard's arrival in the summer window, and the manager says it is down to the player to win back his place in the team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Asked about his relationship with Kepa, Frank Lampard said: "My relationship's fine. I have 20 or so players to keep happy; I can't keep them all happy at the same time. "All I expect is professionalism in training, which Kepa's given. "Every position is the same - you train well to try to get in the team if you're not in it. When you play, you try and play at performance levels that keep you in the team...

Feb272020 by JBNo Comments

Pep Guardiola warns Man City that Real Madrid will hit back in second leg

UEFA, La Liga, Premier League

Guardiola was delighted with Manchester City's 2-1 Champions League first leg win at the Bernabeu but warned Zidane will be scrutinising his tactics ahead of the second leg at the Etihad. The Manchester City boss delivered a surprise with both his team selection and tactics, starting with Sterling and Aguero on the bench, while playing Gabriel Jesus on the left flank and De Bruyne as a false nine. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The decision paid off, with Jesus and De Bruyne hitting back after Isco's opener to give Premier side City a first-leg advantage - but Guardiola believes his team still have work to do to reach the next round. "I'm happy for the victory of course but for the performance as well," he said. (adsbygoogle = window.adsby...