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May232018 by JB1 Comment

Zidane: I wouldn’t swap Cristiano Ronaldo for Mo Salah

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane says he would not swap Cristiano Ronaldo for Liverpool's forward Mohamed Salah. The two players will go head to head in Saturday's Champions League final, with Salah's outstanding performances this campaign drawing comparisons to Ronaldo and Messi. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Salah's 44-goal season has also led to speculation that he could join Real Madrid this summer. Mohamed Salah won the Premier League Golden Boot ahead of Harry Kane after a scintillating season for Liverpool. When asked if he would swap Ronaldo for Salah, Zidane said: "No, I have Cristiano and I talk about my players." Ronaldo, who is the Champions League's leading goalscorer this campaign having found the scored 15 times, has now scored 42...

May222018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea make Robert Lewandowski main summer target

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, La Liga, Premier League

Chelsea will push on with ambitious summer transfer plans despite the crisis that threatens owner Roman Abramovich, with the club making Robert Lewandowski their No 1 target. Abramovich’s visa application has been delayed, with the Government set to ask the Russian how he acquired his wealth if his visa is to be renewed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There is also huge uncertainty over the future of Antonio Conte, with both the manager and the club hopeful of parting ways but Chelsea are unprepared to pay the compensation of at least £10 million – that would be needed to get rid of the Italian and his nine staff. Despite that upheaval, Chelsea are still trying to move on with a deal for Lewandowski, who they believe is ready for a transfer away from t...

May172018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho speaks on Manchester United’s interest in Cristiano Ronaldo

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Jose Mourinho says Manchester United would never turn down the opportunity to sign Cristiano Ronaldo. But the former Madrid manager doubts a transfer would ever happen as it is nearly ‘prohibited’ for Madrid to sell the Portugal international. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo was sold to Real nine years ago, but he had won three Premier League titles, the FA Cup, League Cup and Champions League under Sir Alex Ferguson at United. Ronaldo’s reputation continued to increase after joining Real – he now has four Champions League medals and has also won five Ballon d’Or awards. The 33-year-old encountered his first problems in Santiago Bernabeu last transfer summer and was linked with a return to Manchester United. But Mourinho believes Real Madr...

May172018 by JBNo Comments

Hazard demands improved squad before signing new contract

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Eden Hazard has told Chelsea to make statement signings this transfer summer if they want him to sign a new contract amid links with Real Madrid. The Belgium international has only two years left on his current contract with the Blues, though is believed to have verbally agreed terms on a long-term contract that would see him become the highest paid player in Chelsea. Hazard has now challenged Chelsea’s board to match his ambitions in this summer transfer market. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Asked about progress over a new contract, Hazard said: ‘I’m waiting for new players next season. We’ll see. ‘I want good players, because I want to win the Premier League next season. ‘Yeah, (I have to think about) a lot of things, and then we will see. ...

May162018 by JBNo Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo and Carvajal return to full team training

La Liga, Premier League, UEFA

Cristiano Ronaldo and Dani Carvajal returned to full training on Tuesday ahead of Madrid’s final League game of the season. Carvajal has not played since picking up a hamstring injury in April, while Ronaldo has missed Real’s last two matches due to an ankle injury. Liverpool take on Real in the Champions League final this month and fans were hoping Ronaldo and Carvajal would miss the encounter. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Liverpool are the heavy underdogs for the final, as Real aim to claim their third straight Champions League trophy. Ronaldo has been Real’s stand-out player in the Champions League with 15 goals and his return to training will be a massive boost to the team. Carvajal and Ronaldo are both now available for selection against V...

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...

May112018 by JBNo Comments

Mohamed Salah responds to Real Madrid transfer rumours

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Mohamed Salah insists he’s ‘very happy’ at Anfield amid rumours linking him with a big-money summer transfer to Real Madrid. The 25-year-old has had an amazing debut campaign on Merseyside, scoring 43 goals in all competitions, and won the club’s two main prizes at their end-of-season awards on Thursday. Salah was named the Player of the Year and the Players’ Player for his heroics across the season and his comments after lifting the awards will have been pleasing to the ears of Liverpool fans. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘I’m very happy here and everything is fine. I have got ambitions for the future, with Liverpool,’ Salah said. ‘We had a great season and now we are in the Champions League final, and everyone is excited. It is just the start. T...

May82018 by JBNo Comments

‘Ronaldo will be at 150% for Champions League final’ – Zidane

La Liga, UEFA

Zinedine Zidane has confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo will "be at 150%" for the Champions League final with Liverpool. The Portuguese went off injured during their draw against Barcelona, but he will be fit to face Liverpool, Zidane has said. Zidane also said that he expects Dani Carvajal and Isco to be fit for the final against Liverpool in Kiev. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo sustained an ankle injury after scoring early on against Barca and was substituted at half-time. While Zidane does not see an immediate return for the Portuguese, he said he will not lose sleep over the issue. "Everyone will be okay for the final - Cristiano, Isco and Carvajal," Zidane confirmed on Tuesday. "Cristiano is the one who will be out longest, as it just hap...

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...

May52018 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard will leave Chelsea this summer

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Eden Hazard does not want to finish his career at Stamford Bridge and will leave in the summer, according to Paul Merson. The Belgium international has been a regular in Chelsea’s team over the past six years, making close to 300 appearances for the club since joining from Lille in 2012. The 27-year-old has won two Premier League titles and a couple of individual awards at Stamford Bridge, with his performances attracting interest from Real. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Zidane is believed to be a huge admirer of Eden Hazard and would be keen to join Real if a deal becomes available. Hazard has previously stated his commitment to Chelsea, but Merson cannot see him staying beyond this summer. ‘I don’t think Eden Hazard will be there (next season)...