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Jul292019 by JBNo Comments

Samuel Eto’o: Eden Hazard is close to Messi’s level

La Liga, Trending

Former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o believes Eden Hazard has been undervalued throughout his career, and will become one of the best in the world at Real Madrid. 'Hazard has to win the Ballon d'Or,' Eto'o told Radio MARCA and El Partidazo of COPE. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 'He hasn't been valued enough but now he's at one of the best teams in the world all eyes will be on him.' He even went as far as to compare him to Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi. The two will be playing against each other a lot more often now Eden Hazard has made the move to Santiago Bernabeu. 'He's close to Messi's level and I hope that he plays Barcelona when he's not at 100 percent.' Samuel Eto'o played 199 matches for Barcelona between 2004-2009, playing alongs...

Jul242019 by JBNo Comments

La Liga chief confirms Antoine Griezmann’s move to Barcelona could be cancelled

La Liga, Transfer Info

Antoine Griezmann's transfer move to Barcelona could be blocked in a row over the fee, La Liga president Javier Tebas claims. Atletico Madrid complained after Barcelona announced they had signed the France international forward, after activating his 120m euro (£107m) release clause on 12 July. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The release clause dropped from 200m to 120m euros on 1 July, but Atletico Madrid claim the deal was done before then and that they are definitely due the larger amount for Griezmann's transfer. "It is possible to block a player's transfer," Tebas toldOnda Cero. "La Liga will have to decide what course of action to take." Antoine Griezmann has already played a friendly match for his new team - a 2-1 friendly loss to Chels...

Jul242019 by JBNo Comments

Asensio to miss most of 2019/20 season as Real Madrid confirm ACL rupture and surgery

La Liga

Real Madrid star Marco Asensio could miss the whole of the 2019-20 campaign, after suffering torn knee ligaments in the pre-season friendly game against Arsenal. The Spain international went down under a challenge with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the second half of the International Champions Cup game in Washington - having scored for Real moments before. A tearful Asensio was taken off on a stretcher and immediately driven to hospital, leaving manager Zinedine Zidane to concede his worry for the 23-year-old Spaniard. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “We're a little worried (by Asensio),” admitted Zidane. "It's the knee. He went straight to the hospital to get tested and see. But it looks bad. "It's the bad thing of the day for us. because we...

Jul242019 by JBNo Comments

Zidane insists “nothing has changed” over Bale’s future despite Asensio serious knee injury vs Arsenal

La Liga

Zinedine Zidane conceded “nothing has changed” over Gareth Bale’s future at the club even after the Wales star inspired Real Madrid ’s fightback against Arsenal. Furthermore, the Real Madrid head coach also insisted that even Marco Asensio’s serious-looking injury will not affect Bale's exit from the Bernabeu this summer. Bale was a half time substitute, scored to get Real Madrid back in the match and cleared a late Calum Chambers off the line, although his night was spoiled a little after he missed his penalty in the shoot-out. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Zidane offered no way back for Gareth Bale who is a major target for Chinese teams as well as Bayern Munich and Paris Saint Germain after being told he can leave this summer window. Zid...

Jul232019 by JB2 Comments

Man Utd fall from 2nd to 6th behind Madrid and Barcelona in Forbes most valuable teams list

La Liga, Premier League, Trending

Premier League giants Manchester United have fallen from second position to sixth in Forbes' list of the world's most valuable sports teams. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Red Devils have tumbled four spots and are now behind Spanish giants Real Madrid (third) and Barcelona (fourth) who have retained their positions from 2018. Five other football clubs make the top 50, they are Bayern Munich (17th), Manchester City (25th), Chelsea (32nd), Arsenal (42nd) and Liverpool(45th). NFL side Dallas Cowboys have retained their spot at No.1 for the fourth consecutive with a value of $5billion. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Legendary baseball team New York Yankees ($4.6b) are second with basketball side New York Knicks ($4b) co...

Jul232019 by JBNo Comments

Zidane – ‘I’ve disrespected no one, Bale refused to play for Madrid’

La Liga, Trending

Zinedine Zidane claims Gareth Bale refused to play in Real Madrid's pre-season game against Bayern Munich and says he has "never disrespected anybody". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Real Madrid manager Zidane said on Saturday after the 3-1 loss to Bayern that Bale was close to an exit and that his departure would be "best for everyone", while also saying that it was nothing personal. Bale's agent, Jonathan Barnett, slammed Zidane for his comments, calling him a "disgrace" and questioning how he could show little respect for a player "that has done so much for Real Madrid". But, speaking ahead of Wednesday's pre-season game against Arsenal, Zidane tried to clear up the situation: "The first thing is that I've never disrespected anybody - certainly ...

Jul212019 by JBNo Comments

Gareth Bale close to Real exit as agent blasts Zidane

La Liga

Gareth Bale's agent has called Zinedine Zidane a "disgrace" after the Real Madrid head coach said the forward was very close to leaving Santiago Bernabeu. Bale did not play in Real's 3-1 International Champions Cup defeat to Bayern Munich in Houston on Saturday, and Zidane said his omission from the squad was because he is on the verge of sealing an exit. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Bale did not play because he is very close to leaving," explained Zidane. "We hope he leaves soon, it would be best for everyone. We are working on his transfer to a new team. "I have nothing personal against him, but there is a time where things are done because they must be done. I have to make decisions, we have to change "The exit is the coach's decision, and a...

Jul202019 by JBNo Comments

Real star Marcelo pulls no punches: “Neymar is a better player than Eden Hazard”

La Liga

Real Madrid defender Marcelo has risked upsetting new teammate Eden Hazard by claiming Neymar is the better player between the duo. Eden Hazard moved to Santiago Bernabeu earlier this summer window in a £89million transfer from Chelsea . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Neymar has also been linked with Real Madrid but is more likely to return to Camp Nou if he eventually leaves Paris Saint-Germain. And Marcelo, who could leave the Spanish capital this pre-season, made his preference between both players clear. "Eden is a 'crackazo', a very high quality player, like Neymar," the defender told YouTube channel De Sola, "'Ney' has qualities to be in the world top five, it is impressive. "Compare? You can not compare them, but Neymar is better for me. ...

Jul202019 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi ‘driving’ Barcelona’s transfer pursuit to get sign Neymar from PSG

Transfer Info, La Liga

Lionel Messi is the main man behind Barcelona's plan to sign Neymar, According to Spanish football expert Graham Hunter, who told Sky Sports Transfer Talk Messi is driving the pursuit of the Brazilian from PSG. Hunter even said Argentina legend Lionel Messi is telling Barcelona: "If you want me to sign a new contract, first renew Neymar." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Bleacher Report also included Messi amongst three Nou Camp players it says are hoping club keep chasing the Brazil international. Former Liverpool forward Luis Suarez and ex-Manchester United defender Gerard Pique are said to be the other two players. Hunter, though, went into detail as to why he thinks Messi is pressing to renew what was a lethal link up with Brazil superstar fr...

Jul182019 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona offer £90m plus two players for Neymar

Ligue 1, La Liga, Transfer Info

Barcelona have made a £90m offer plus two players for Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar, according to some reports. The La Liga club have given PSG a list of six players that could be part of the deal, which includes Philippe Coutinho, Ousmane Dembele, Ivan Rakitic, Nelson Semedo, and Malcom. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The identity of the sixth player which could be involved in the deal is not yet known. It is understood the French giants want over £200m for the 27-year-old Brazilian. Sky Sports News claimed on Tuesday that Neymar had told PSG he wanted to leave the club, while their manager Thomas Tuchel conceded on Wednesday that he knew the Brazil international was keen on an exit before the Copa America. PSG sporting director Leonardo also...