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Apr122018 by JBNo Comments

Marcelo aims dig at Barcelona over Champions League exit

UEFA, La Liga

Marcelo said Real Madrid were never going to capitulate like rivals Barcelona after the Champions League titleholders were able to survive against Juventus. Madrid were able to scale through with a 4-3 aggregate victory over Juventus in the quarter-finals, despite Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Old ladies. Madrid were widely expected to qualify for the semi-finals following last week's 3-0 win in Turin, only for Juventus to mount a comeback in the return leg as they levelled the tie but Ronaldo's late goal helped them to go through. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Marcelo, the captain in the absence of Sergio Ramos aimed a dig at Barca, who surrendered a 4-1 advantage in a 3-0 collapse against Roma on Tuesday. "We should face and we did everything poss...

Apr112018 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona did nothing to cause Roma problems, says Florenzi

UEFA, La Liga

Alessandro Florenzi believes Barcelona were tactically outclassed by Roma and performed "perfectly" as they were able to pull off one of the Champions League's greatest comebacks to reach the semi-finals with a 3-0 win. Barca went into Tuesday's quarter-final second leg with a 4-1 lead, making them massive favourites to progress semis. But things did not go according to plan for Ernesto Valverde's men, as Edin Dzeko got a sixth-minute opener, before Daniele De Rossi made it 2-0 from the penalty spot just before the 60th minute. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And with Barca trying to get their grip, Kostas Manolas got the crucial goal eight minutes from time with an header, Roma then went through with an away goal they got in the first-leg. "To be h...

Apr42018 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona sends warning to United over Umtiti transfer

La Liga, Premier League, Transfer Info

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has warned Manchester United about a transfer over Samuel Umtiti and insisted that he expects the Frenchman to remain at the club. The France international spoke about his future with Barcelona, saying that talks over a new contract had not yet begun. ‘Negotiations for a contract renewal have not started yet. My release clause is low, but that’s not what I worry about, I focus on the pitch,’ Samuel Umtiti told Canal FC. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘it’s not only Manchester United, other clubs want me as well, nut my sole focus is on Barcelona.’ With the Red devils willing to trigger his £52million release clause, his future has led to plenty of speculation. But Valverde told United that Umtiti is happy with l...

Apr42018 by JBNo Comments

Former Chelsea and Manchester United Midfielder Ray Wilkins dies aged 61

La Liga, Ligue 1, Premier League

It has been announced that Former England midfielder Ray Wilkins has died at the age of 61. The former England captain was admitted to the hospital after experiencing a cardiac arrest. A statement from the PFA said: ‘it is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we have learnt that former England midfielder Ray Wilkins has passed away at the age of 61. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘The thoughts and condolences of everyone at the PFA are with his family and friends.’ Wilkins was taken to hospital at the end of last week with his wife Jackie who said he had a cardiac arrest which led to his fall. He died in hospital. He will be remembered for his time at Chelsea where he began his senior career in 1973 until 1979. (adsbygoogle = wind...

Mar282018 by JBNo Comments

Samuel Umtiti fuels Manchester United transfer speculation

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti has chosen to dodge a question enquiring about him joining Manchester United this summer. According to reports, The France international is on Jose Mourinho’s shortlist ahead of the summer window and is available for £53m due to a release clause in his contract at Camp Nou. The Catalans wants the centre-back to renew his deal which would significantly increase his release clause, but no agreement has been reached so far. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mourinho is reportedly aware of Umtiti’s situation and has even contacted the French defender in an attempt to convince him to join Manchester United. However, Umtiti has ignited speculation by avoiding a direct question asking if he will be a Red devils player next sea...

Mar272018 by JBNo Comments

Roma confirm Barcelona interest in Cengiz Under

La Liga

Roma's sporting director Monchi confirmed that Barcelona are interested in youngster Cengiz Under. Under has already went on to score five goals in 21 Serie A appearances since moving to the club from Istanbul Basaksehir in July. And Monchi, one who is highly-regarded as a judge of talent who joined Roma from Sevilla in April, claimed the young forward is being scouted by La Liga's leaders. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "It's true that Barcelona have an interest in the player," Monchi told Radyospor . "Bayram Tutumlu (Under's agent) has a strong relationship with Barca and he informed me that there is definitely an interest there. "We have not received any offers for the player but it would not surprise me if he was being tracked – he is a youn...

Mar272018 by JBNo Comments

UEFA confirm Champions League and Europa League finalists can name 12 substitutes

Premier League, La Liga, UEFA

UEFA have confirmed that teams that make it to the final in the Champions League and Europa League can name 12 substitutes on the bench. The new rules which will take effect next season, also state that teams can make use of a fourth substitute in extra-time during the knockout phase. The governing body also announced that the current substitutes of 7 will be upgraded to 12 in the finals of the Champions League, Europa League and Super Cup. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Teams may also register three new eligible players without restrictions after group stages of the Champions League and Europa League group stages, which correlates with many domestic league legislatures. This means that you can play for one team in the group stages and then switch t...

Mar212018 by JBNo Comments

Ronaldo reveals the reason behind his bizarre haircut at the 2002 World Cup

La Liga, Premier League

Brazil legend Ronaldo has revealed that his 2002 haircut was a distraction to shift away attention from a leg injury. Ronaldo was very key for Brazil in the 2002 World Cup as he scored two goals in the final against Germany to be crowned world champions. The 2002 World Cup, is famous for his hairstyle and Ronaldo has now revealed it was a deliberate distraction. "I had an injury in my leg and everybody was talking about that," Ronaldo said in Melbourne. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "I decided to cut my hair and leave the small thing there. I come to training and everybody saw me with bad hair. "Everybody was talking about the hair and forgot about the injury. I could stay more calm and relaxed and focused on my training. "I'm not proud about...

Mar182018 by JBNo Comments

Ronaldo: Nobody will compare to me

La Liga, Premier League

There are several upcoming talents in the world of football and many have the potential to become stars, still Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't think anyone will be compared to him. The Portuguese considers his achievements and style to be totally different and unique. "In the beginning I was dreaming of being the best player in the world," Ronaldo explained in a recent advert for Nike. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Friends of mine looked at me like 'what are you talking about?' "I was playing for fun, but I my mind I thought I had potential and I started in Manchester. "I don't see many people with my talent, my dedication, my work ethic. "Nobody is going to be compared with me, nobody is going to be Cristiano Ronaldo. "You...

Mar162018 by JBNo Comments

Raphael Varane confirms approach from Manchester United

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane has confirmed that Manchester United have made a transfer approach to sign him. Jose Mourinho is in the market to sign a new central defender in this summer, and the Frenchman has been one of the players linked with a move United. The France international worked under Mourinho at Real Madrid and helped the club win La Liga in his first season in Spain. When asked by El Larguero if he had been contacted by Mourinho about a transfer, Varane replied: ‘No, not directly. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘There were contacts, but not directly.’ After the signing of Alexis Sanchez, Mourinho said that he would be keen on strengthening other parts of his squad at the end of the current campaign. ‘That’s why I say tha...