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May262018 by JBNo Comments

Low: Messi is more complete than Ronaldo

La Liga

Lionel Messi's ability to both score and create goals means Germany boss Joachim Low would favour him in his team ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo. Debate over which of the two La Liga stars boasts the greater legacy is set to continue during the World Cup as they both seek to claim football's biggest team prize for the first time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo will hope for a similar success Portugal enjoyed at Euro 2016 while Messi is seeking to atone for Argentina's defeat in the final against Germany in 2014. Low got the better of the Barcelona star in that match, but he would love to have the attacker in Germany colours over Real Madrid's Ronaldo. "I would stick with Messi," Low told Bild. "Cristiano Ronaldo is sensational, a very good prof...

May262018 by JBNo Comments

Marcelo: I know exactly how to deal with Salah

UEFA, La Liga, Premier League

Arguably the individual match-up of the Champions League final is the one between Marcelo and Mohamed Salah, which the Real defender feels capable of winning. Liverpool winger Salah is in the form of his life and wouldn't be the first player to capitalise on his rival's defensive absent mindedness. "I know exactly what I have to do, and I know what I need to do to help my team," said Marcelo on Friday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Liverpool are a magnificent team and have had a great season. We have to think about the whole team, not just one or two players, that is how you win games. "It is a great opportunity to play in the final, and we're here, as are Liverpool who also deserve it." Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp even said that Marcelo 'does...

May252018 by JBNo Comments

Fred confirms United talks and reveals how close he is to a transfer

Transfer Info, Premier League

Shakhtar Donetsk star Fred has confirmed that Manchester United are in talks for his signature this summer. Fred has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford for a while and the Red Devils are reportedly on the brink of landing the 25-year-old ahead of the 2018/19 campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Brazilian dropped a massive hint over moving to United on Instagram and has now broken his silence on negotiations with the Red Devils, as well as Manchester City. City held discussions with Fred’s representative back in January but it’s understood the League champions are focused on landing Napoli’s Jorginho. Speaking at a press conference in Rio de Janeiro, Fred said: ‘There have been some advanced talks since January, when I almost wen...

May252018 by JBNo Comments

Liverpool owner takes dig at Coutinho and Suarez ahead of Champions League final

Premier League, La Liga

Liverpool owner John Henry has taken a dig at Philippe Coutinho Luis Suarez ahead of their Champions League final against Real Madrid. Liverpool will attempt to win a sixth European Cup on Saturday when they face Los Blancos in Kiev. Jurgen Klopp’s side have enjoyed a good run in Europe this season, beating Porto, Manchester City and Roma in the knockout to reach the final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Liverpool have twice been forced to sell their key players to Barcelona in the last four seasons, with Coutinho joining Luis Suarez at the Nou Camp in the winter transfer window. Asked about the duo ahead of Saturday’s final, Liverpool owner and American businessman Henry told AP: ‘They’ll be watching this weekend and could have been playing. ‘Bu...

May242018 by JBNo Comments

Aubameyang: Arsenal stagnated under Arsene Wenger

Premier League

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has conceded that Arsenal “stagnated” towards the end of Arsene Wenger’s reign at the club, and he is now looking forward to a new start under Unai Emery. After 22 years of stability and continuity in London, the managerial baton at Arsenal has changed hands this summer. Former Paris Saint-Germain boss Emery has been appointed as Wenger’s successor and now has the task of returning Arsenal to the Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Record signing Aubameyang admits that change was needed, telling RMC on the feeling in the dugout: "I think it's a little bit of a mixed feeling in fact. "On one hand, it's strange for all the fans that the coach has left. But it's definitely a fresh start. "Since over the last f...

May242018 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal interested in Roma star Pellegrini

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Arsenal are interested in signing Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini this summer. The 21-year-old scored three goals in 37 appearances last season as Roma finished third in the league and reached the Champions League semi-finals. Juventus are also interested in the midfielder whose current deal includes a £26m release clause. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Skysports, Roma are likely to make a move for Bryan Cristante as a replacement for Pellegrini if he leaves the club. Pellegrini already has three international caps for Italy and played in the 1-1 friendly draw with England at Wembley in March. Arsenal are also still interested in Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri after the appointment of new manager Unai Emery. Click below to f...

May242018 by JBNo Comments

Manchester United reach €50m agreement to sign Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk

Transfer Info, Premier League

Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk for a fee of €50 million, according to reports. The Brazil international is set to become Jose Mourinho’s first signing this summer as United look to strengthen their midfield after a disappointing end to the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United believe they have been in the pole position to sign Fred for the last few months as Manchester City have diverted their interest towards Jorginho. United had feared that Paris Saint-Germain were in the running to sign the midfielder and were not prepared to wait for his decision until after the World Cup. According to Gianluca Di Marzio , Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk. Click ...

May232018 by JBNo Comments

Andres Iniesta confirms next move

Transfer Info, La Liga

Andres Iniesta appears to have confirmed he will be joining Vissel Kobe by announcing he is moving to Japan. The Barcelona legend revealed at the end of last month he would be leaving Camp Nou after 16 years at the club, during which he was able to win nine La Liga titles and four Champions League. After reports of a transfer to Chongqing Lifan were denied by the Chinese Super League side, Kobe emerged as the frontrunners for the Spaniard's signature. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And on Wednesday the Spain international posted a photo of himself on board an aircraft with Japanese billionaire Hiroshi Mikitani. "Heading to my new home, with my friend," Iniesta wrote, mentioning Mikitani in his tweet. Click below to follow us for more football upd...

May232018 by JBNo Comments

Morata fuels Chelsea exit rumours after meeting with Juventus

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata met with Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici in Milan on Wednesday. The meeting, which was also attended by Morata's agent Juanma Lopez, is likely to fuel speculation that the Spaniard could leave Chelsea after just a season . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Morata moved to Stamford Bridge from Real Madrid last summer for a club-record £60m fee, and scored 15 goals in 47 games in all competitions in 2017-18. Though he got off to a scintillating start, the 25-year-old faded as the season went on and missed out on Spain's World Cup squad. Morata's struggles at the club have led to rumours he could re-join Juve, with whom he had a successful two-year loan spell. During his two years in Turin, Morata scored 27 g...

May232018 by JBNo Comments

Napoli confirm Ancelotti as new manager

Transfer Info, Seria A

Napoli have confirmed the appointment of Carlo Ancelotti as the club's new boss. Ancelotti held talks with Napoli's president Aurelio De Laurentiis in Rome last week before taking over from Mauricio Sarri, whose exit was confirmed on Wednesday. The 58-year-old Italian has been out of job since he was sacked by Bayern Munich in September 2017, while his last job in Italy was with AC Milan, who he left in 2009 to become Chelsea manager. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ancelotti is believed to have turned down several other offers including the Italy national team job to sign a three-year deal at Napoli. Sarri, meanwhile, is also considering an offer from Russian club Zenit St Petersburg despite interest from Chelsea. He was visited by club offici...