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Oct102018 by JBNo Comments

Revealed: Mourinho’s reaction to 5-0 Barcelona thrashing

Jerzy Dudek has hailed under-fire Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho as one of the finest psychologists working in football, stating his reaction to one of Real Madrid's worst ever defeats as proof. The former Real goalie worked under Mourinho at Santiago Bernabeu, and was on the bench for one of the greatest humiliations ever inflicted on Madrid. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In 2010, a Lionel Messi-inspired Barcelona ended Real's perfect start to the campaign by thumping them 5-0. Sergio Ramos was sent off in the final stages of the encounter and Dudek recalls the aftermath, saying that Mourinho delivered a masterclass in the dressing room. “After the match in the locker room, there was total chaos,” Dudek said, per AS. “Some of us were cryi...

Oct92018 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard admits he could leave Chelsea for Real Madrid

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Eden Hazard says that he is finding it a 'hard decision' over whether to sign a new Chelsea contract and has reiterated that moving to Real Madrid is something he dreams about. Chelsea are keen to secure Hazard on a new deal after a summer of interest from Madrid, but the Belgian has so far been unwilling to renew a contract which has less than two years left. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 27-year-old has been key to Chelsea’s impressive form this campaign, with Maurizio Sarri’s side second in the Premier League on goal difference after eight matches going into the international break. Hazard is the Premier League's top scorer with seven goals after another goal in Sunday’s 3-0 win over Southampton and he concedes that his next decision could def...

Oct62018 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard open to Chelsea exit

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Belgium international Eden Hazard concedes to feeling “good” at Chelsea at present, but says “in two months it can be different”. The 27-year-old has been in sensational form for the Blues over the opening weeks of the 2018-19 season. A series of spectacular displays have delivered seven goals in all competitions, with the 27-year-old leading the likes of Harry Kane and Sergio Aguero in the race for the Premier League Golden Boot. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He admits that things could not have gone much better after a summer which saw him star at the World Cup and be linked with a big-money transfer to Santiago Bernabeu. Hazard told SPORTbible: "At the moment I'm good but in two months it can be different. I just keep practicing on the pitch, ...

Oct32018 by JBNo Comments

Navas concedes Real Madrid are missing Ronaldo

La Liga, UEFA

Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas conceded the La Liga giants are missing Cristiano Ronaldo after their goalless run continued in the Champions League. Madrid suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to CSKA Moscow in the Champions League, extending their winless and goalless run to three games. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo left Madrid for Juventus in July, having scored at an outstanding rate at the club, including 44 times last campaign. While Navas is keen to move on from the Portugal international, he said Real had a big hole to fill after Ronaldo's departure. "Cristiano left the bar very high at Real Madrid," he said. "You cannot cover the sun with a finger. "He made many goals while he was here, but it's already the past and we cannot live ...

Sep252018 by JBNo Comments

Isco to miss a minimum of six games due to appendicitis

La Liga

Real Madrid midfielder Isco will miss his side's La Liga game against Sevilla due to appendicitis. The Blancos confirmed on Tuesday that the Spain international will undergo an operation due to the problem. This means that Isco will be absent when Real travel to play Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on Wednesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Real have failed to win any of their last four games away to Sevilla in all competitions, losing three of those matches, and the loss of Isco is a big blow in their attempts to turn it over. A statement on Real's website read: "After the tests performed on our player Isco, he was diagnosed with acute appendicitis. "The player will be operated on in the next hours." Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui did ...

Sep192018 by JBNo Comments

‘Ignorance is always bold:’ Sergio Ramos blasts Griezmann over Messi and Ronaldo claims

Premier League, La Liga

Sergio Ramos went for Atletico Madrid 's Antoine Griezmann in his media conference ahead of Wednesday's first Champions League game with Roma, claiming the player was 'ignorant'. Ramos was asked: 'What do you think about Griezmann saying he now eats at the same table as [Lionel] Messi and [Cristiano] Ronaldo? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He replied with a Spanish refrain: 'Ignorance is always bold'. 'They are more of a team without Cristiano': Before adding: 'When I hear this kid talking I think about Totti, Buffon, Iker Casillas, Raul, Andres Iniesta and Xavi who have homes full of trophies but never won a Balon D'Or.' Atletico Madrid host the final of this campaign's Champions League and Ramos also grinned: 'Playing the final at the Wanda Metro...

Sep112018 by JBNo Comments

Robinho: Real Madrid blocked Chelsea move over shirt sales

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Robinho says he was interested in joining Chelsea from Real Madrid in 2008, but a dispute between the two clubs led to a transfer to Manchester City instead. The Brazilian featured for Real Madrid from 2005-08 before joining City for £32.5 million as one of the club's first major signings of Sheikh Mansour's ownership. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He went on to score 14 goals in 41 matches for the club before his time at the club came to an end with a loan to Santos and a subsequent sale to AC Milan. However, the 34-year-old forward says the move to City almost never came to reality and only did so because of Madrid's frustrations with Chelsea. "My main goal was to move to Chelsea – Big Phil [Scolari] had said I could make the difference for him a...

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...

Sep102018 by JBNo Comments

REVEALED: How naked Ronaldo trolled Messi to United mates

Premier League

Peter Crouch has made public a revealing anecdote about how a naked Cristiano Ronaldo used to boast he was better looking than Lionel Messi in front of Manchester United's dressing room. In the Stoke City striker's new book, Crouch explains stories told to him by Rio Ferdinand, a team mate of Ronaldo's for six years with Manchester United. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); One of those stories reveals Ronaldo's rivalry with Lionel Messi as well as his habits in dressing room during his stay in England. "Rio Ferdinand would tell us stories about how Cristiano Ronaldo would stand in front of the mirror naked, running his hand through his hair, and say, 'Wow. I'm so beautiful!'," Crouch said in his new book, as per the Daily Mail. "The other United player...

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...