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Apr82021 by JBNo Comments

Sergio Ramos: Real Madrid have suffered against Lionel Messi

La Liga

Sergio Ramos concedes that Lionel Messi has made Real Madrid suffer down the years, with the captain saying that he would have “more titles” to his name had an iconic Argentine not been at Barca. Ramos has won four Champions League trophies and five La Liga titles , but Messi has helped Barcelona to 10 title triumphs and made a habit of dashing the dreams of Real down the years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Real Madrid’s talismanic captain has told his documentary series ‘The Legend of Sergio Ramos’ : “We've suffered against Messi during these years. “Perhaps if Barcelona didn't have him, we would have won more titles. There was a time when we faced the best Barcelona in history. We had a great coach like [Jose] Mourinho, but it was hard for us to beat...

Apr72021 by JBNo Comments

Zidane fires back at Klopp’s stadium jibe

La Liga, Premier League

Zinedine Zidane has fired back at Jurgen Klopp's criticism of Real Madrid's Alfredo di Stefano stadium after the German called it "a training ground" compared to "a proper stadium" like Anfield. Madrid enjoyed a 3-1 win Liverpool in their Champions League quarterfinal first leg at the 6,000 capacity venue on Tuesday, with Vinicius Junior netting a double. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "We've obviously got used to empty stadiums but this is completely different," Klopp had said pre-match. "This is a training ground... It's very different to anything else we've experienced." Zidane was firm on the ground when asked about it after the game. He said: "This is our stadium. "We play here, and we're proud to play here at the Estadio Alfredo di Stefano." The...

Apr22021 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd star reveals Lionel Messi rejected his shirt swap request

Premier League, La Liga

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has explained how he very nearly missed out on getting Lionel Messi’s shirt after the Barcelona superstar initially refused to give it to him. The two players faced off two times in 2019 in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, with Barca securing a 4-0 aggregate victory in which Messi netted a brace at Camp Nou in a dominant second-leg performance. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After the first leg, in which a Luke Shaw own goal was all that split the teams, McTominay had asked United goalkeeper – and Messi’s Argentina teammate – Sergio Romero to try and get him the Barca forward's shirt. But when the keeper returned to the Red devils dressing room he was empty-handed, with Messi refusing to give over h...

Apr22021 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi makes his list of demands to sign new Barcelona contract

La Liga

Lionel Messi is yet to sign a new contract at Barcelona, but he is open to staying at the club, if three significant demands are met by new president Joan Laporta. The Argentine superstar's current deal expires on 1 July and is already free to negotiate with foreign teams over a summer switch. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Messi made his intention known that he wanted to leave last summer but was denied the chance, which left the world expecting to see him switch sides this year. And that is still very much a possibility but the pendulum has swung and now he is now considering staying at the Camp Nou, to the extent that it is now his preferred option. However, he wants some assurances before he signs a new contract, and needs to know the team is head...

Apr12021 by JBNo Comments

Haaland’s father holds talks with Barcelona & Real Madrid over £150m transfer

Transfer Info, La Liga

Erling Haaland's father, Alf-Inge Haaland, and agent Mino Raiola held discussions with Barcelona and Real Madrid on Thursday over a potential transfer for the Dortmund forward. Alf-Inge Haaland and Raiola flew into Barcelona on Thursday for a meeting with Barca president Joan Laporta and the Spanish club's incoming director of football Mateu Alemany. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to reports, the meeting was a first step to explore the possibility of a deal, with talks in the early stages. The duo then flew to Madrid on Thursday afternoon and holding talks with Real Madrid. ESPN claims that the meeting with Real Madrid was "friendly" and "like those we often hold regarding players." Raiola and Haaland wanted to know about Real Madrid's inten...

Mar262021 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd approach Atletico Madrid to complete €80m signing

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Manchester United have made an approach to sign Atletico Madrid player Marcos Llorente, according to reports. The 26-year-old midfielder has been an important part of Atletico Madrid’s efforts to win the La Liga title this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Spaniard has scored nine goals and has eight assists in the league for Diego Simeone’s team, while he also has a goal and an assist in the UEFA Champions League. According to AS, the Red devils have contacted Atletico and have offered a deal worth around €80m (£68.5m) for Llorente. The report claims the La Liga leaders are not ready to sell the player, but they are now reconsidering their options after United’s proposal. But, one hurdle for United will be Llorente’s desire to remain at th...

Mar232021 by JBNo Comments

Luis Suarez names the toughest defender he has ever faced in his career

La Liga, Premier League

Atletico Madrid forward Luis Suarez says Chelsea veteran Thiago Silva is the toughest defender that he’s played against in his distinguished career. Suarez signed for Atletico last summer after six seasons with Barcelona, where he won 13 titles during a trophy-laden period at the Camp Nou. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Uruguayan striker rose to prominence in Europe during his time with Ajax, which earned him a £23 million transfer move to Liverpool in 2011. Suarez was outstanding in the Premier League before his £75m move to Barcelona in 2015 and he also led his country to Copa America glory in 2011, as well as playing in three World Cup finals. He has also come up against the world’s elite during that time but Suarez says Chelsea defender Silva ...

Mar182021 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard ‘may never play football again’, says top doctor

La Liga

Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard 'may never play football again' if the former Chelsea player has a third ankle operation. That is according to a leading doctor in Spain - which suggests the Belgium international career could be in doubt. Hazard wants another ankle operation as he looks to end his injury nightmare at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Dr Jose Gonzalez, who works for Atletico Madrid, has warned that the surgery could result in the end of the Belgian's career. Gonzalez told Ondacero: "Hazard has to train with the team for up to 10 training sessions. In my experience it is difficult for him to return to playing at his level with Real Madrid this season. "If a player returns after a long injury without having hardly trained, the ...

Mar182021 by JBNo Comments

Thiago Silva goes berserk at Emerson goal after coaching his teammates vs Atletico

UEFA, La Liga, Premier League

Thiago Silva was an animated figure in the stands during Chelsea’s outstanding 2-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at Stamford Bridge. Silva is currently out of football action with injury but watched on in excitement as his team-mates secured a 3-0 aggregate victory over the La Liga giants. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Goals from Hakim Ziyech and Emerson Palmieri was enough to secure the win on the night, with Thomas Tuchel maintaining his unbeaten record since taking charge of Chelsea. As Emerson’s effort hit the back of the net, Silva went crazy. He rushed up the stadium steps to hug Mason Mount and Jorginho – who missed the huge clash through suspension. Thiago Silva celebrates with Mason Mount and Jorginho! ? #CHEATM pic.twitter.com/p0YDauUDNn — ...

Mar172021 by JBNo Comments

Diego Simeone identifies Chelsea weakness ahead of Champions League game

UEFA, La Liga, Premier League

Diego Simeone has conceded he’s struggling to highlight Chelsea’s weaknesses ahead of their Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid but has questioned how they will react to a setback. Since Tuchel took over from Frank Lampard as manager at the end of January, the blues are unbeaten in 12 matches and currently sit fourth in the Premier League table. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea also hold a 1-0 advantage from the first leg of their Champions League clash against Simeone's Atletico Madrid. And ahead of the second-leg on Wednesday, Simeone admits he is wary of Chelsea’s current form under Tuchel, particularly at home. ‘I believe today Chelsea don’t have a weakness,’ Simeone said on Tuesday. ‘The only thing is they don’t know what can happen...