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Jun222018 by JBNo Comments

Diego Simeone slams Lionel Messi and praises Cristiano Ronaldo in attack

La Liga

Diego Simeone has hit out at Lionel Messi and suggested the Barcelona star cannot raise his game in an average team the way Cristiano Ronaldo can after Argentina’s shock defeat to Croatia. Argentina are on the brink of an early World Cup exit after a 3-0 loss to Croatia and Messi could not help his team with a win. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Messi’s performance was far off the heights he was known with Barcelona and the forward’s display was in contrast to Ronaldo’s superb performance for Portugal. Despite Portugal lacking quality, Ronaldo has led from the front well, scoring four goals in just two games. Simeone is Argentinian himself and his furious comments in a Whatsapp message were leaked by Cadena COPE. ‘Messi is very good but that is b...

May262018 by JBNo Comments

Low: Messi is more complete than Ronaldo

La Liga

Lionel Messi's ability to both score and create goals means Germany boss Joachim Low would favour him in his team ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo. Debate over which of the two La Liga stars boasts the greater legacy is set to continue during the World Cup as they both seek to claim football's biggest team prize for the first time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo will hope for a similar success Portugal enjoyed at Euro 2016 while Messi is seeking to atone for Argentina's defeat in the final against Germany in 2014. Low got the better of the Barcelona star in that match, but he would love to have the attacker in Germany colours over Real Madrid's Ronaldo. "I would stick with Messi," Low told Bild. "Cristiano Ronaldo is sensational, a very good prof...

May252018 by JBNo Comments

Liverpool owner takes dig at Coutinho and Suarez ahead of Champions League final

Premier League, La Liga

Liverpool owner John Henry has taken a dig at Philippe Coutinho Luis Suarez ahead of their Champions League final against Real Madrid. Liverpool will attempt to win a sixth European Cup on Saturday when they face Los Blancos in Kiev. Jurgen Klopp’s side have enjoyed a good run in Europe this season, beating Porto, Manchester City and Roma in the knockout to reach the final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Liverpool have twice been forced to sell their key players to Barcelona in the last four seasons, with Coutinho joining Luis Suarez at the Nou Camp in the winter transfer window. Asked about the duo ahead of Saturday’s final, Liverpool owner and American businessman Henry told AP: ‘They’ll be watching this weekend and could have been playing. ‘Bu...

May232018 by JBNo Comments

Andres Iniesta confirms next move

Transfer Info, La Liga

Andres Iniesta appears to have confirmed he will be joining Vissel Kobe by announcing he is moving to Japan. The Barcelona legend revealed at the end of last month he would be leaving Camp Nou after 16 years at the club, during which he was able to win nine La Liga titles and four Champions League. After reports of a transfer to Chongqing Lifan were denied by the Chinese Super League side, Kobe emerged as the frontrunners for the Spaniard's signature. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And on Wednesday the Spain international posted a photo of himself on board an aircraft with Japanese billionaire Hiroshi Mikitani. "Heading to my new home, with my friend," Iniesta wrote, mentioning Mikitani in his tweet. Click below to follow us for more football upd...

May212018 by JBNo Comments

Messi confirms he wants Griezmann at Barcelona

Transfer Info, La Liga, UEFA

Barcelona's players continue to talk in a positive way about the possible arrival of Antoine Griezmann during the transfer summer with the latest being Lionel Messi. A couple of weeks ago, it was the turn of Luis Suarez, who revealed that he would welcome the signing of the France international. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Now, it is Lionel Messi who has conceded that he would be happy to see Griezmann arrive at the Camp Nou during the transfer window. "It is obvious that I like him, he is one of the best players right now," Messi said. "I don't know if there's anything in it but we're delighted to have the best here and Griezmann is one of them." Messi also talked about the season as a whole as the league came to an end and believes that it h...

May162018 by JBNo Comments

Messi: It would be terrible to see Neymar join Real Madrid

La Liga, Ligue 1, Transfer Info

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has admitted that it would be "terrible" to see former team-mate Neymar join Real Madrid. Neymar moved to Paris Saint-Germain last summer in a record-breaking £195m transfer, but he has been linked with a transfer to Santiago Bernabeu. The 26-year-old is reportedly unhappy in France and has also been linked with Manchester United. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Messi starred alongside Neymar for four trophy-laden seasons at Camp Nou, and confessed it would be hard to see his friend join Barca's fierce rivals. "It would be terrible because of everything that Ney means to Barcelona," Messi told TyC Sports. "Although (Neymar's time in Barcelona) ended the way it did, he won important titles here, he won the Champions Leag...

May82018 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona confirm talks with Griezmann’s agent

Transfer Info, La Liga

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has confirmed he held talks with Antoine Griezmann's agent in October. The France international has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona at the end of the season, with Luis Suarez hinting last week that a deal could have been agreed. Although Atletico manager Diego Simeone denied what Suarez said, Griezmann – who has a €100 million release clause in his contract – is expected to resolve his future before the World Cup in June. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Barca's pursuit of Griezmann made Atletico to complain to FIFA over improper conduct in December, though they denied their claims. But Bartomeu says contact was made with the 27-year-old's agent early this season, telling RAC 1: "I saw Griezmann on...

May72018 by JBNo Comments

Zidane gives injury update on Cristiano Ronaldo

La Liga, UEFA

Cristiano Ronaldo departed Real Madrid’s Clasico match with Barcelona at half-time after picking up an ankle injury, but Zinedine Zidane expects him to be available for the Champions League final with Liverpool. After Luis Suarez had put the Barca in front at Camp Nou just 10 minutes in, Ronaldo equalised just four minutes later. However, he had to be attended to in the first half after taking a knock as the 33-year-old was first left clutching his lower leg after scoring for Real. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo was quick to get to his feet after finding himself in the back of the net, but could not continue the game after half time. He was given time to try and shake off the knock, but he required treatment before the interval. Though Ro...

Apr272018 by JBNo Comments

Griezmann addresses possible Atletico exit

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League, Trending, UEFA

Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has revealed he is in talks with the club, as speculations over a possible move to Barcelona continue to fill the air. The France international's goalscoring abilities have made him one of Europe’s hottest players. Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United have been linked with the Frenchman. And speaking after scoring 10-man Atletico's 1-1 draw with Arsenal in their Europa League semi-final first leg, he said: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "My future with Atletico? We are talking with the club to see what we can do," Griezmann toldCOPE after the match at the Emirates Stadium. Atletico were reduced to 10 men on the pitch less than 10 minutes into the game when Sime Vrsaljko received his secon...

Apr252018 by JBNo Comments

Marcos Alonso wanted by Barcelona as Pique replacement

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso is being considered by Barcelona as a long-term replacement for Gerard Pique according to Goal. The World Cup winner is set to turn 32 in February 2019 and the Catalans believe a defender currently at Stamford Bridge is capable of filling a void at the heart of their defence. The versatile Alonso does have experience of playing as a centre-back from his career at Fiorentina, but he has never played there under Antonio Conte since joining Chelsea in a £23 million move in August 2016. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He has impressed in England in a wing-back position, with his performances in 2017-18 campaign earning him a place in the Premier League PFA Team of the Year. The 27-year-old has also been called into the seni...