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Jun12018 by JBNo Comments

Why Zinedine Zidane left Real Madrid

La Liga

The unresolved futures of Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo may have contributed to the Zidane's decision to leave Real Madrid, according to Guillem Balague. Zidane announced his shocking departure in a press conference on Thursday, just few days after becoming the first manager to win three consecutive Champions League titles. "Cristiano Ronaldo instead of celebrating with his team mates decided to talk about his future, and there were doubts about the future of Gareth Bale," Balague said. "This will have a big influence on Bale, the disappearance of Zidane. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "All in all, he felt that the distance between players and manager, the authority of the manager, had been hurt. That is why he had to leave. "It has caught every...

Jun12018 by JBNo Comments

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino refuses to rule out Real Madrid move

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Real Madrid want Tottenham's Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager after Zinedine Zidane’s decision to leave, according to Sky Sports. Though, Real have not spoken to Pochettino and sources close to Tottenham have revealed that no buyout clause exists in Pochettino's new five-year contract, which he signed just last week . Those sources also deny rumours that there is a verbal agreement for Pochettino to be given permission to talk about a La Liga move. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Zidane resigned from Real Madrid on Thursday, just days after winning his third successive Champions League with a 3-1 win over Liverpool in the final. The Frenchman said Real Madrid needed a "new voice" in the dressing room but denied any suggestion that his decisi...

May312018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho watches Marko Arnautovic in Austria action amid £50m transfer links

Transfer Info, Premier League

Jose Mourinho was spotted at a friendly between Austria and Russia on Wednesday, amid rumours that he is targeting a move for Austrian star Marko Anautovic. The West Ham forward has been linked with a move to Old Trafford as Mourinho looks to bring in signings for Manchester United behind Romelu Lukaku. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The pair previously worked together at Inter, when Arnautovic was on loan from Twente, but the transfer did not work out. He only appeared in three Serie A games as a substitute, with Mourinho claiming the striker had “the mentality of a child” and said he was "unmanageable". However, the 29-year-old Arnautovic has showed quality since then, scoring 11 goals last campaign for West Ham after making a £20m move from S...

May302018 by JBNo Comments

Robert Lewandowski wants to leave Bayern Munich, agent confirms

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, La Liga, Premier League

Robert Lewandowski has told Bayern Munich of his intention to leave the club, the forward's agent revealed. Back in February, Sky Sports reported Chelsea and Manchester United were set to battle for the signing of the Poland international, with both teams likely to face competition from Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. The 29-year-old is under contract at the club until 2021, but recently hired super-agent Pini Zahavi to negotiate a deal to allow him leave the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Speaking to Sport Bild , Zahavi said: "Robert feels he needs a change and a new challenge in his career. The managers of Bayern know about it." Lewandowski joined Bayern from Borussia Dortmund in 2014, and has scored 151 goals in 195 appearances, he has...

May302018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho close to first summer signing as United trigger £17.5m clause for Porto defender

Transfer Info, Premier League

Manchester United are closing in on their first signing of the summer after triggering the release clause of Diogo Dalot. The Porto right-back is set to become Jose Mourinho ’s first major signing this summer as the he works to add quality to his defence. Manchester United triggered the £17million release clause in the 19-year-old’s contract and will make the signing official in the coming days, the Telegraph claim. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dalot has agreed personal terms with United and will compete with Antonio Valencia for a first-team place. The teenager only broke in Porto’s first-team this campaign, but is in the last year of his current deal. United regard him as a big prospect and have made a move quickly to avoid a bidding war. ...

May292018 by JBNo Comments

Jorginho’s agent breaks silence on ‘important’ Chelsea interest

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

The agent of Napoli midfielder Jorginho says Chelsea are an ‘important and interesting club’ but says he’s not been in contact with the club. A host of European clubs are believed to be in the chase for Jorginho with Manchester City leading the race to sign the Italian midfielder. Pep Guardiola was blown away by the midfielder’s performance during City’s 3-2 win against Napoli in the Champions League last season and pulled out of a deal for Shakhtar Donestsk's Fred because of his display. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Joao Santos says there’s been no progress on City’s deal and hinted about Chelsea. ‘Today’s offer [from City]? You have to ask Guintoli [Napoli director],’ Santos told Calcio Napoli. ‘I’m not negotiation so I cannot say an...

May282018 by JBNo Comments

Fellaini abused by Liverpool fans at Champions League final

Premier League, UEFA

Marouane Fellaini was subjected to a verbal abuse from Liverpool fans as he made his way into the Olimpiyskiy stadium for the Champions League final. The Belgian, who could leave the club this summer travelled to Ukraine to watch Liverpool’s match with Real Madrid , which the latter won 3-1 with a brace from Gareth Bale. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As Fellaini made his way into the stadium, he was surrounded by Liverpool fans who shouted ‘you Manc b******’ and other verbal tirade at him. Beyond Fellaini’s ties with United, he also has a feud with Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher, telling Sport magazine: ‘How can someone like Carragher lecture me? ‘The guy who spat on a girl from his car after Manchester United versus Liverpool. ‘You know, ...

May282018 by JBNo Comments

Sergio Ramos fires warning to Cristiano Ronaldo

Transfer Info, La Liga

Real Madrid star Sergio Ramos has warned Cristiano Ronaldo to ‘clarify’ his future at the Bernabeu and says he won’t get better than the club. The Portugal international hinted after Saturday’s Champions League final win against Liverpool that he could have played his last game for the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘It was very nice to be at Real Madrid. In the next few days, I will speak. I am going to enjoy this with my team-mates and in the next few days I’ll give an answer,’ said Ronaldo after the match. The 33-year-old has enjoyed another outstanding year at Madrid, ending the season with 44 goals in 45 appearances. However, Ramos has warned Ronaldo to clarify his comments. ‘I suppose he will have been speaking about a summary of the ...

May272018 by JBNo Comments

Mohamed Salah out for two months and will miss the World Cup

Premier League

Mohamed Salah will be out for two months by the shoulder injury he sustained during Liverpool's Champions League final loss to Real Madrid and will miss Egypt's World Cup campaign, Saudi Arabian sports administrator Turki Al-Sheikh has confirmed. Salah was substituted after 30 minutes of Saturday's encounter in Kiev, having grappled with Madrid defender Sergio Ramos and landed heavily on the pitch. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Gareth Bale came off the bench to steal the winner with a game-changing overhead kick after Sadio Mane had cancelled out Karim Benzema's opener, Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius was the culprit for the latter as Bale scored his second seven minutes from time in a 3-1 Madrid victory. In his post-match conference, Reds manager J...

May262018 by JBNo Comments

Monaco confirm that Mbappe rejected €180m Real Madrid move

Transfer Info, La Liga, Ligue 1

Kylian Mbappe rejected the opportunity to sign for Real Madrid to stay in Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain, says Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev. Mbappe joined PSG from Monaco on a season-long loan after announcing himself with a stunning run of form in their run to the Champions League semi-finals in the 2016-17 campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The France international is set to complete a permanent transfer to PSG for €180 million ahead of the new season but Mbappe could have moved to Spain. Former PSG coach Unai Emery suggested this month that Mbappe wanted to go to either Madrid or Barcelona, rather than staying in with PSG in France. But Vasilyev says that was not the case, with Madrid having an offer accepted for the teenager only...