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Apr182018 by JBNo Comments

Christian Eriksen has asked about leaving, agent confirms

Christian Eriksen is considering the possibility of leaving Tottenham and is wanted by the Catalans, according to agent Bayram Tutumlu. The Denmark international has been an important player for Spurs this campaign with 14 goals and 10 assists. Tutumlu, who represents Denmark legend Michael Laudrup, says he met with Eriksen this season and claims the midfielder wanted to work out what is required to leave Tottenham. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tutumlu also said that Eriksen is held in high regard by Barca’s president Josep Maria Bartomeu. ‘Christian Eriksen invited me to his house in London in September and asked me what he needs to do to get to a bigger club,’ Tutumlu told Danish newspaper BT. ‘I told him that a really big club wanted him. ...

Apr172018 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona line up £60m bid for United Anthony Martial

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Barcelona are considering a £60m summer swoop for Manchester United's Anthony Martial. Martial has reportedly reached a contract stalemate with Old Trafford amid concerns over his playing time under Jose Mourinho. His current contract expires next year summer - but United still have the option of a one-year extension. Since Alexis Sanchez joined the club, Martial has started only four games - including defeats against Tottenham and Newcastle. Martial is also said to be unhappy that he was asked to play on the right wing rather than his preferred left side because of Sanchez. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Barcelona considered making a bid for Martial last summer before they later moved for Ousmane Dembele but they may now return for the France inter...

Apr142018 by JBNo Comments

Angry Zidane blasts ‘Real Madrid robbery’ claims

La Liga, UEFA

Zinedine Zidane has furiously attacked claims of a Real Madrid robbery in their controversial Champions League quarter-final victory over Juventus on Wednesday. Real were given a stoppage-time penalty that caused argument between football fans over whether it was deserved, which Cristiano Ronaldo scored after Gianluigi Buffon's red card for his protest against the decision. "I don't mind if people give their opinions about the penalty," he told reporters on Saturday. "But I'm angry with the robbery accusations. "People are upset with our achievements. There are people who are anti-Real Madrid. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "But nobody is going to change the history of the biggest club in the world. They can say or write what they want. "It's not...

Apr122018 by JBNo Comments

Max Allegri reveals what Sergio Ramos said to trigger heated bust-up

UEFA, La Liga, Premier League

Suspended Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos argued with Massimiliano Allegri over Wednesday’s controversial penalty decision and could now face another ban. The Spain international watched from the stands as Juventus scored three times at the Bernabeu before coming down to the touchline to try and cheer up his teammates. There was a five-minute delay between the penalty being awarded and Ronaldo scoring the penalty, and Allegri could be seen having an heated argument with Ramos in the dugout in the meantime. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After the match, Allegri explained their disagreement: ‘Ramos said the penalty was “claro” (clear) and I told him: “Not so claro, let’s say grey”. ‘I also told him that in the first leg in the 92nd minute there was ...

Apr122018 by JBNo Comments

Gianluigi Buffon angrily insults referee in interview after red card

UEFA, La Liga

Gianluigi Buffon continued to insult referee Michael Olivier in his post-match interview after his red card in Juventus’ Champions League match with Real Madrid on Wednesday. Juventus were hoping to overturn a 3-0 defeat from the first leg and were given hope when Mario Mandzukic struck twice in the first-half. Blaise Matuidi then scored the third goal after a mistake by Keylor Navas in the second half to level the tie. The game appeared to be going to extra time but the referee awarded a penalty to Madrid after Mehdi Benatia brought down Vazquez inside the box. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Juventus’ players were angry with the decision and Buffon saw a red card for his excessive reaction towards Oliver. ‘It was a tenth of a penalty,’ Buffon to...

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...