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Oct32018 by JBNo Comments

Ronaldo denies rape allegations: ‘It goes against everything I am’

La Liga, Seria A

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has "firmly denied" an allegation of rape made against him following the reopening of an investigation from 2009. German media outlet Der Spiegel reported on Friday that American woman Kathryn Mayorga had revealed Ronaldo sexually harassed her in a hotel room up to nine years ago. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Las Vegas police then reopened an investigation into the case, at the request of the American woman, Ms Mayorga. Ronaldo has now released a statement on the issue, after his legal team claimed that they would sue Der Spiegel for "illegal" reporting. "I firmly deny the accusations being issued against me," the Juventus forward said. "Rape is an abominable crime that goes against everything that I am and be...

Sep282018 by JBNo Comments

Juventus chief speaks out on Pogba transfer rumours after Mourinho row

Uncategorized, Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info

Juventus’ director of football has spoken out on reports linking the club with a move for Manchester United star Paul Pogba. Pogba started his professional career at Manchester United but joined Juventus in 2012. Two years ago he returned to Old Trafford for a then-world record transfer fee. But the World Cup-winner is already being linked with another transfer and is said to be pushing to leave United ahead of the January window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite stripping Pogba of the vice-captaincy, Mourinho denied he had fallen out with the midfielder, before the both of them were filmed exchanging words in training on Wednesday. Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici was asked about the rumours linking Pogba with Juventus and said: ‘He ...

Sep272018 by JBNo Comments

Ronaldo free to make Man Utd return after being handed one-game ban

Seria A, Premier League, UEFA

UEFA have announced that Cristiano Ronaldo will serve only a one-match ban after being sent off in Juventus ' Champions League clash with Valencia. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner was controversially shown a red card following a clash with Jeison Murillo at Mestalla, although Juve went on to win through penalties from Miralem Pjanic either side of half-time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo will only sit out Juve's game against Young Boys but the decision from UEFA's Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body means the Portuguese forward will be able to make his return to Old Trafford on October 23. Manchester United's Champions League win in 2007-08 marked Ronaldo's first success and he went on to win the trophy a further four times with Real. He...

Sep212018 by JBNo Comments

Why Cristiano Ronaldo may not miss Manchester United return

Premier League, La Liga, Seria A, UEFA

Cristiano Ronaldo may get to return to Old Trafford to face old club Manchester United after being shown a straight red card in Juventus’ 2-0 win over Valencia. The Portugal international was sent off in the 29th minute at the Mestalla after a clash with defender Jeison Murillo. Ronaldo tussled with the Colombian as he broke into the penalty box, and when Murillo fell to the ground Ronaldo reacted angrily and appeared to grab him by his hair. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The £88m man left the pitch in tears, seemingly denied a reunion with United, with many fans assuming that he will face an automatic three-match ban. However, the rules in the Champions League differ from those domestically as red card offences only carry an initial one-match ban....

Sep172018 by JBNo Comments

Allegri slams Douglas Costa for spitting at opponent

Seria A

Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri slammed his player Douglas Costa for spitting in the mouth of an opponent. Costa was shown a straight red card in the game against Sassuolo when he clashed with Federico Di Francesco, and appeared to spit in his mouth. Images of the incident have sparked an angry reaction from fans and pundits alike, and Costa now faces a lengthy ban for this conduct. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Allegri condemned the player's behavior after the 2-1 victory, insisting the act was unacceptable. ‘Maybe he was irritated at a foul before, but it doesn’t matter, because this absolutely must not happen. The one thing we must avoid doing is falling for provocation,’ Allegri told Sky Italia. ‘We could’ve scored a third goal, bu...

Sep112018 by JBNo Comments

Ramos: Modric deserved Player of the Year over Ronaldo

La Liga, Seria A, Trending, UEFA

The choice to give the Croatia international the award caused a stir, but the Blancos defender has backed Modric over the Juventus forward. Sergio Ramos claims that Real team-mate Luka Modric deserved to win the UEFA Player of the Year award ahead of those with "more marketing", such as Cristiano Ronaldo. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Modric's win sparked controversy in Italy, with Ronaldo's representative, Jorge Mendes, hitting out at the snub as "ridiculous and shameful". However, Ramos believes that Modric, who played an important role in the club's Champions League victory, deserved the award over the Portugal international. Indeed, the midfielder's performances at the World Cup seemed to back up UEFA's decision, the ex-Tottenham star guided hi...

Sep32018 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi: Real Madrid aren’t as good without Ronaldo

La Liga, Seria A

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi considers Real Madrid to be “less good” without Cristiano Ronaldo, but concedes Juventus have now become “clear favourites” for the Champions League trophy. Having spent nine years locking horns with an eternal rival in La Liga, an important figure at Camp Nou now finds himself freed of a long-running duel in Spain. With Ronaldo having made a €112 million move to Italy, the path has now been cleared for a five-time Ballon d’Or winner to monopolise a domestic stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Messi believes Barcelona can take advantage of that, with Clasico foes Real Madrid not the force they once were, but is also aware that a quest to win the Champions League could be disrupted by Juventus. The Argentine forward...

Sep22018 by JBNo Comments

Max Allegri reveals why Cristiano Ronaldo hasn’t scored for Juventus

Seria A

Juventus manager Max Allegri is confident Cristiano Ronaldo will find his scoring touch for Juventus after the Portuguese extended his wait for a Serie A goal to 270 minutes. The 33-year-old, who swapped Real Madrid for Juve over the summer in an £88million switch, has played all three games for the club so far this season and attempted 23 shots – more than any other player But he is yet to open score a goal for his new club, and Allegri believes even a player as great as Ronaldo will need time to adapt to football in Italy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘Italian football presents different problems and it takes time,’ Allegri explained. ‘He’s not getting the rub of the green at the moment either – the ball is not bouncing right for him or he’s sho...

Sep22018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho told Man Utd chief Ed Woodward not to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo

Premier League, La Liga, Seria A, Transfer Info

Jose Mourinho reportedly urged Manchester United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward not to sign Cristiano Ronaldo this transfer summer. There was the possibility of a return to Old Trafford for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner but Mourinho didn't think the deal made sense financially. He told Woodward not to splash out a £90million transfer fee and wages of £500,000-per-week, according to the Mirror. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo ended up leaving Real Madrid to join Juventus and will face United in the Champions League after both teams were both drawn in Group H. On facing Ronaldo in Europe, Mourinho said: 'Juventus were always a big candidate but they have transformed themselves into the biggest candidate because they don't hide that the...

Aug302018 by JBNo Comments

‘Why isn’t Ronaldo retiring?’ – Platini questions ‘odd’ Juventus transfer

Transfer Info, La Liga, Seria A

Cristiano Ronaldo’s €112 million transfer from Real Madrid to Juventus is considered to be “odd” by former Bianconeri player Michel Platini. Despite now being 33 years of age, the Portugal international remains one of the most recognisable and fearsome forward in world football. For that reason, the reigning Serie A champions were prepared to spend big bringing the five-time Ballon d’Or winner to Italy this summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo’s sporting and commercial appeal remains without question, but Platini was still shocked to see him swap a standing as undoubted team talisman in Real Madrid for a new start in Turin. The ex-France international, who spent five years with Juve in his playing days, told L’Equipe : "I think it's odd th...