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Dec22020 by JBNo Comments

Zidane speaks on resigning after latest Shakhtar defeat

La Liga

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has said that he will not resign, despite another poor display from his team in a 2-0 defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk. Madrid's hopes of qualifying for the next stage of the Champions League is now in huge doubt after the game in Kiev, with second-half goals from Dentinho and Manor Solomon giving the home team the win. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The result means Shakhtar completed a shocking double over Madrid, with the Ukrainians also defeating Zidane's team 3-2 in October. Zidane is already feeling the pressure after an indifferent start to the campaign, as Madrid have now lost three of their last five games. But, the Frenchman has said that he will not be stepping down. “I am not going to resign – not at all," he ...

Nov302020 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona fined €3,000 after Lionel Messi dedicated goal to Maradona

La Liga

Barcelona will have to pay a fine of €3,000 fine, after Lionel Messi paid tribute to Diego Maradona, by celebrating in a Newell’s Old Boys jersey on Sunday, according to reports. Messi celebrated his goal in Barca's 4-0 win Osasuna, by taking off the Spanish club's blue-and-burgundy strip to reveal the red-and-black of Newell’s. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Diego Maradona, who passed away last week at the age of 60, played for Newell’s Old boys at the end of his career. Messi also wore the same jersey at the beginning of his career, making it a fitting tribute. But the tribute was against the rules of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, who are now set to fine Barcelona for Messi’s celebration. Wolves confirm Raul Jimenez has had surgery aft...

Nov242020 by JBNo Comments

Griezmann: Messi said he was going to death with me & I still feel it every day

La Liga

Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann said his relationship with Lionel Messi was good, saying he felt the Argentine superstar was ready to go to "death" with him. But, Griezmann has struggled to live up to expectations at the Camp Nou since arriving from Atletico Madrid for €120 million just last year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The player's relationship with Lionel Messi has been questioned several times, and Griezmann conceded his decision to turn down Barcelona in 2018 had affected the Argentine forward. However, Griezmann revealed that there were no doubts over his relationship with Messi now. He said: "I arrived at Barcelona after the rejection the year before," Griezmann told Movistar on Tuesday (AEDT). "There could have been comments even ...

Nov222020 by JBNo Comments

Zidane takes decision on Raphael Varane leaving Real Madrid for Man Utd

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Real Madrid managet Zinedine Zidane, has ruled out any possibility Raphael Varane leaving the club amid reports linking him with a move to Manchester United. United have long been admirers of Varane and are interested in signing a central defender in the next summer transfer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While speaking on the development before Real Madrid’s La Liga game against Villarreal on Saturday, Zidane ruled out the possible sale of Varane for any price. “It is not just me [who wants to keep him],” Zidane said as rwported by Metro UK. “He’s part of this club. We were very lucky to be able to bring him to [Real] Madrid. “He has a great career, he has achieved a lot since he has been here. Of course, he’s untransferable for the club, for...

Nov192020 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi explodes at Barcelona situation: ‘I’m tired of always being the problem’

La Liga

Lionel Messi says he is “tired of always being the problem” at Barcelona after receiving criticism from the former agent and uncle of Antoine Griezmann. Messi, who is regarded as one of the greatest players in football history, was accused of implementing a “regime of terror” in Barcelona training by Griezmann’s former agent Eric Olhats. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Frenchman’s uncle also weighed in on the argument, claiming training sessions at the club are designed to please Messi. “[Griezmann] was convinced that he wasn’t going to be successful within the first six months, but what I didn’t expect was that it would last an entire year,” Emmanuel Lopes told El Chiringuito. “Besides, with Messi, I know what’s going on inside [the club] – it’s...

Nov182020 by JBNo Comments

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

JB's Column, La Liga, Premier League

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...