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Jun132018 by JBNo Comments

Allegri reveals he rejected Real Madrid offer

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed he had the opportunity to become Zinedine Zidane's successor at Real Madrid but turned down the offer to stay in Italy. Allegri had been linked with two of Europe's top jobs recently, as both Chelsea and Real Madrid showed interest in the Italian with the expected exit of Antonio Conte and Zidane's shock exit just last month. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea are yet to confirm who will take over from Conte, who is widely expected to leave, while Spain's Julen Lopetegui caused a big scandal by taking the Madrid job just days before the World Cup began. Lopetegui has now been sacked by the RFEF hours before the big kick-off, and Allegri confirmed that he in fact had first bite at the job vacancy bef...

Jun132018 by JBNo Comments

De Gea fires warning to Man Utd over Real Madrid transfer

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

David De Gea has once again reiterated that he is happy at Manchester United but has said he might look to leave if Jose Mourinho’s side end another year without a trophy. Ahead of Spain’s World Cup run, the 27-year-old was questioned about a potential transfer to Real Madrid this summer. De Gea came close to joining Madrid in 2015 and has remained on the club’s radar since then. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Reports in Spain have claimed that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez wants to sign David De Gea as Keylor Navas replacement. But the United goalkeeper is happy to stay at Old Trafford – as long as the red devils continue to win silverware. ‘On August 30, I want to be at my home, calm and without thinking about anything except my team,’...

Jun132018 by JBNo Comments

Spain sack coach Lopetegui two days before their World Cup opener

La Liga

Spain manager Julen Lopetegui has been sacked just two days before their opening World Cup 2018 game against Portugal. It was announced yesterday that the 51-year-old will be taking over from Zinedine Zidane as Real Madrid boss after the World Cup. The former Porto manager signed a three-year deal with Los Blancos with the intention of taking over once the tournament was completed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, as of this morning, Lopetegui has been informed that his services to the Spanish international team are no longer needed ahead of their World Cup opener. During a press conference, it was announced by Spain President Luis Rubiales that Lopetegui would no longer be taking charge of the side in Russia. “We have been forced to dispe...

Jun122018 by JBNo Comments

Julen Lopetegui appointed Real Madrid boss

Transfer Info, La Liga

Spain manager Julen Lopetegui will take over as Real Madrid manager after the World Cup, the club have confirmed. Real had been heavily linked with a number of managerial appointments after the shock resignation of Zinedine Zidane, which includes Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino and Porto manager Andre Villas-Boas. However, they have now decided to appoint Lopetegui, who recently signed a new two-year extension with the Spanish Football Federation just last month . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But after the conclusion of the tournament in Russia, which Spain are considered one of the favourites to win, Lopetegui will move into the role at Santiago Bernabeu. A statement read: "Julen Lopetegui will be the coach of Real Madrid after the 2018 World ...

Jun112018 by JBNo Comments

David De Gea responds to Real Madrid transfer links

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

David De Gea says talks about his future at Manchester United are less important as he focuses on the upcoming World Cup in Russia. Spain international, De Gea was on the verge of leaving for Real Madrid three years ago but his deadline day transfer broke down due to paperwork issues. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Real Madrid have remain interested in signing David De Gea ever since and could make a summer move to make him their new number one ahead of next season. During Spain’s media day ahead of the World Cup, De Gea was once again asked about his future at United. The 27-year-old responded by saying: ‘My future? The important thing is the World Cup and not to think of anything else that can divert you or upset you. ‘You have to be focused on...

Jun92018 by JBNo Comments

Mohamed Salah hits back at Sergio Ramos over injection claims

Premier League, La Liga

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has laughed off Sergio Ramos's claims that he could have continued playing in the Champions League final, insisting that leaving the field that night was the worst moment of his career. Salah left the pitch in tears last month after tangling with Ramos in the first half of Liverpool's 3-1 loss. It was an injury that was frightening for Egypt ahead of the World Cup in Russia, though national team coach Hector Cuper has remained hopeful that the Premier League top scorer will be fit for the tournament. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ramos had his own say on the injury, meanwhile, saying that Salah could have continued the match if he had received injections - a claim that the Egyptian finds humorous. He told Marca: "(La...

Jun92018 by JBNo Comments

Marcelo: Ronaldo does not own Real Madrid – Neymar should come

Transfer Info, La Liga, Ligue 1

Real Madrid vice-captain Marcelo says he does not see any reason why Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar cannot play together for Madrid, while saying that president Florentino Perez has the final say on everything that happens at the club. According to reports this week, Ronaldo has made an "irreversible" decision to leave the club, while Paris Saint-Germian attacker Neymar continues to be linked with a move to the European champions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Cristiano is not the owner of Real Madrid," Madrid left-back and Neymar's Brazil teammate Marcelo told a news conference. "If the president wants to sign omeone, the president will sign him. But why can't Neymar come and Cristiano stay? "The dressing-room all wants Cristiano to stay. And Real Mad...

Jun82018 by JBNo Comments

‘Sergio Ramos is an idiot’ – Firmino hits back

Premier League, La Liga

Roberto Firmino has called Sergio Ramos an "idiot" after the Real Madrid captain continued to revel in last month's Champions League final victory over Liverpool. Gareth Bale came off the bench to score a remarkable overhead kick as Madrid's hero in a third consecutive Champions League title win in Kiev. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the eyes of Liverpool fans, Ramos was unquestionably the villain of the match after he tangled with Mohamed Salah in the first half , leaving the Egyptian with a shoulder injury. That challenge resulted in an online petition for UEFA to take action against the Spain international, which passed 500,000 signatures. Ramos has also been accused of deliberately elbowing Loris Karius shortly – an incident that is believed...

Jun72018 by JBNo Comments

Ronaldo makes ‘irreversible decision’ to quit Real Madrid

La Liga, Premier League, Transfer Info

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly made an irreversible decision to leave Real Madrid this summer. The Portuguese hinted after Real Madrid’s 3-1 victory over Liverpool in the Champions League final that this could be his last season in Spain. ‘It was very nice to be in Madrid,’ he said. ‘In the next few days I will give an answer to the fans.’ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Record, the 33-year-old has made the ‘irreversible’ decision to call it quit on his nine-year stay at Madrid and the Portuguese forward will now look for a new club with England and France among potential destinations. The report claims that one of Ronaldo’s key reasons for his decision to leave is because he is not happy that Madrid’s president Florentino Perez has no...

Jun62018 by JBNo Comments

Sergio Ramos hits back over Salah injury

La Liga, Premier League, UEFA

Sergio Ramos has hit back at the furore surrounding his actions in the Champions League match between Liverpool and Real Madrid. Mohamed Salah had a dislocated shoulder during Liverpool's 3-1 loss in Ukraine, after a tangle with the Spain international. It has now been reported that goalkeeper Loris Karius sustained a concussion after he was elbowed by Ramos, and the centre-back has defended himself. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Damn, they've given this a lot of attention, the Salah thing," he told reporters, per Cuatro . "I didn't want to speak because everything is magnified. I see the play well, he grabs my arm first and I fell to the other side, the injury happened to the other arm and they said that I gave him a judo hold. "After the goalke...