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Nov182020 by JBNo Comments

Cesc Fabregas: Mourinho is a friend, but I don’t speak with Guardiola

Former Barcelona star Cesc Fabregas has revealed he has had no contact with Pep Guardiola since their time together at the Nou Camp. The former Chelsea midfielder spent one campaign under the Manchester City boss during his time in Spain before Guardiola left in 2012. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to ESPN, when asked whether he has spoken to Guardiola since his departure, the Monaco star said: “No, no, with Pep nothing at all.” He continued: “I don’t know if the disappointment with Pep is mutual. Things happened, but I prefer not to talk about it.” Fabregas also explained how the City manager had also been a role model for him growing up. He said: “Pep was my idol since I was a child. It is him I have learned the most, perhaps, since I was ...

Nov112020 by JBNo Comments

Toni Kroos lambasts ‘silly’ Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Premier League, La Liga

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos says he’s not a fan of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Antoine Griezmann over their ‘silly’ pre-planned celebrations. Aubameyang celebrated with a Black Panther mask during Arsenal’s Europa League win over Rennes last year, while he has also worn a spiderman mask after scoring for his former club Borussia Dortmund. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Barcelona forward, Griezmann also has celebrated with a Fortnite dance on several occasions after scoring for France national team and Atletico Madrid. And Kroos believes the elaborate celebrations are not good examples for younger players. He said: ‘If there are rehearsed dances or choreographies, I find it silly. ‘Celebrating with masks, that’s where it ends for me. ‘I don’t t...

Nov92020 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona dealt huge blow as Ansu Fati faces four months out after knee surgery

La Liga

Barcelona have been dealt a huge blow as Ansu Fati will be out for four months after undergoing an operation to repair a meniscus tear in his knee, the club have confirmed. The 18-year-old was forced off at half-time in the 5-2 victory against Real Betis and was treated by Dr. Ramon Cugat at a clinic in Barcelona on Monday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fati will now miss games against Switzerland, Netherlands and Germany after he was named in Luis Enrique's squad last week. Marco Asensio has been called up in his place. Barcelona will be without Fati until March, starting with their game aginst unbeaten Atletico Madrid after the international break on Nov. 21. Fati had made a good start to the new campaign after establishing himself as a regular u...

Nov82020 by JBNo Comments

Ansu Fati could be out for several months after suffering torn meniscus

La Liga

Barcelona could be without Ansu Fati for the next three months after he injured his knee in Saturday's 5-2 victory over Real Betis, according to reports. Fati, 18, was substituted at half-time against Betis and the La Liga giants have since confirmed that "he has an internal meniscus tear in his left knee." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to reports, it is still too early to tell how serious the injury is but the club are hopeful they will only be without Fati for around four and eight weeks. Barcelona must wait for the swelling to reduce in the coming days before deciding on a course of treatment for the Spanish star. He could be out for up to three months if a surgery is required. The injury rules him out of Spain's upcoming matches this mo...

Nov62020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd lower Paul Pogba’s fee ahead of a move to Real Madrid

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Paul Pogba could be set for a summer transfer to Real Madrid after Manchester United reportedly dropped their asking price to a £53million. The France international has come under heavy questioning this campaign, and has recently lost his place in the starting lineup despite the team's struggles on the pitch. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Now, United are ready to cash in on the midfielder and will accept a vastly reduced fee for his sale, according to Spanish publication AS. According to reports, United will sell Pogba this summer window despite the player being contracted until 2022. Madrid have been linked with him for some time, with the Frenchman heavily tipped to make a move to Santiago Bernabeu prior to the coronavirus crisis. Pogba has struggl...

Oct302020 by JBNo Comments

Benzema apologises to Vinicius Jr after telling team-mates not to pass to him

La Liga

Karim Benzema has reportedly apologised to Vinicius Junior after telling team-mates to not pass to him during Tuesday Champions League draw with Borussia Monchengladbach. Benzema was seen on camera accusing Vinicius of 'playing against us' while discussing with Ferland Mendy at half-time during their 2-2 draw with the German club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Benzema has now cleared things up with the Brazilian by approaching him in training to explain himself and apologise for what was said, according to Marca. It is reported that both players have come to an understanding and that the Frechman’s comments were made in the heat of the moment. Benzema and Vinicius are believed to be on good terms after the discussion, and will maintain a good wor...

Oct292020 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona mock Cristiano Ronaldo & Juventus after Champions League win

UEFA, La Liga

Barcelona have poked fun at Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus after they emerged victorious from their Champions League game with the Serie A champions on Wednesday. A goal from Ousmane Dembele in the first-half of the game and a penalty from Lionel Messi were enough to see Barcelona secure all three points as they bounced back from a traumatic week with a victory. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A defeat in Saturday's El Clasico clash was followed by the resignation of the club president Josep Maria Bartomeu on Tuesday evening. But, their task in Turin was made easier with Ronaldo missing the Champions League game after a third positive test for Covid-19 ruled him out of another meeting with rival Lionel Messi. Barcelona took to their Twitter account to...

Oct282020 by JBNo Comments

Tunnel footage reveals Benzema laying into Vinicius & telling teammates to snub him

La Liga

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema blasted Vinicius Junior’s first-half display against Gladbach to fellow Frenchman Ferland Mendy while the youngster was stood right by them. Despite securing a win over Barcelona at the weekend, Real’s struggles continued in the Champions League on Tuesday as they fell behind to Borussia Monchengladbach only a week after losing to Shakhtar Donetsk. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A brace from Marcus Thuram put the hosts two goals up but Real Madrid managed to comeback, with Benzema netting in the 87th minute before Casemiro scored a stoppage-time equaliser to earn a 2-2 draw. Now footage has emerged after the match showing Benzema destroying Vinicius in the tunnel after the first half, speaking in French about the Brazili...

Oct272020 by JBNo Comments

Sergio Ramos clashes with Marcelo & Isco in Real Madrid dressing room row

La Liga

Sergio Ramos has clashed with his team-mates Isco and Marcelo over their poor performances for Real Madrid this campaign, according to reports in Spain. Madrid lifted some of the gloom around the club after defeats to Cadiz and Shakhtar Donetsk with a 3-1 win over Barcelona on Saturday, a game in which Isco and Marcelo were both unused substitutes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But there appears to still be a lack of harmony in the club's dressing room despite the victory against their fierce rivals, with Diario Sport claiming Ramos launched an attack on both players for their poor displays this season. The Spanish outlet claims Isco did not back down in his response to Real captain Ramos, and that Brazilian Marcelo was also targeted after the win over ...

Oct242020 by JBNo Comments

Gerard Pique hits out at Barcelona over Lionel Messi summer saga

La Liga

Gerard Pique has slammed Barcelona over their treatment of Lionel Messi, who handed in a transfer request over the summer window. Messi informed Barcelona of his desire to leave the club and was linked with a move to Manchester City, which would have seen the Argentine forward link up with his former manager Pep Guardiola. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, a legal battle over whether a clause in his contract which would allow him to leave for free at the end of the season was still valid after the coronavirus pandemic forced the season to be extended, saw Messi back down and remain at Barcelona for at least another season. Now, on the eve of the El Clasico clash with Real Madrid, Pique has spoken about the Messi saga in an interview with Spanish pu...