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Apr52023 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi reacts to £350m-per-year Saudi offer that’s worth double Ronaldo’s salary

Lionel Messi is keen to stay in Europe, despite receiving a huge offer from Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal worth an eye-watering £350m-per-year. The Argentine forward’s future at Paris Saint-Germain is up in the air, with Messi’s current contract set to expire at the end of the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Messi had revealed that he was happy to stay in the French capital after returning to Paris following Argentina’s World Cup triumph in Qatar. But things have soured since, with fans even jeering Messi during a home defeat to Lyon on the weekend after reports emerged that he was keen on returning to Barcelona. While Barcelona would love to re-sign the Argentine superstar, they are walking a Financial Fair Play tightrope and Messi’s retu...

Mar292023 by JBNo Comments

Julian Nagelsmann involved in bust-up with Sadio Mane before Bayern sack

Bundesliga, Sports, Trending

Julian Nagelsmann had a furious bust-up with Sadio Mane shortly before he was sacked by Bayern Munich, according to reports. The 35-year-old was shockingly dismissed from the Allianz Arena last week, with former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel replacing him. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Even though Bayern were in contention to win a treble, Nagelsmann was sacked because the club weren’t dominating the Bundesliga as usual, with CEO Oliver Kahn saying: ‘We have come to the conclusion that the quality in our squad has come to the fore less and less often. ‘After the World Cup we have played less successfully and less attractively. The big fluctuations in performance have cast doubt on our goals for this season, but also our goals for the future.’ Mo...

Mar292023 by JBNo Comments

Bruno Fernandes disagrees with Cristiano Ronaldo over Portugal manager

Premier League, Sports, Trending

Bruno Fernandes has disagreed with former Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo that Portugal’s new head coach Roberto Martinez has been a ‘breath of fresh air’. Martinez was hired as Portugal’s manager at the start of the year, shortly after leaving Belgium in disgrace as his team were eliminated out of the Qatar World Cup in the group stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He replaced Fernando Santos who himself was sacked after Portugal exited the competition at the quarter-final stage, but not before the falling out with Ronaldo. The legendary forward, who left United in disgrace, reacted angrily to getting subbed off by Santos and as a result was benched for two games – a tactic that was praised but hated by Ronaldo fans. It was believ...

Mar242023 by JBNo Comments

Kylian Mbappe reveals clear-the-air talks with “disappointed” Griezmann after France snub

Trending, Sports

Kylian Mbappe has revealed he held talks with a “disappointed” Antoine Griezmann after the Paris Saint-Germain superstar was made the new France captain. “I told him I am not his superior,” said the World Cup’s top scorer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Didier Deschamps has given the job to Mbappe, even though the Atletico Madrid player is eight years older and has 117 caps for Les Bleus, compared to Mbappe's 66. The France manager spoke to both men on Monday before naming Hugo Lloris’ successor. And before his first game in charge in a Euro 2024 qualifier against the Netherlands, Mbappe said: “I spoke with Antoine because he was disappointed. "It's a reaction that I can understand. I told him that in his place, I might have had the same reaction...

Mar232023 by JBNo Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo’s partner reveals truth behind his controversial transfer plans

Trending, Sports

Georgina Rodriguez has revealed Cristiano Ronaldo never had the intention of joining Atletico Madrid before his record-breaking transfer to Al-Nassr. The 29-year-old made a revelation about the inside world of her partner’s career during her first-ever TV interview on Wednesday ahead of the second series of her new Netflix show called 'I Am Georgina' due out on Friday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo was repeatedly linked to the LaLiga club last summer as he looked to secure a move that would enable him play Champions League football. Reports at the time said Atletico Madrid were willing to offer Griezmann and Alvaro Morata to the Premier League club in exchange for the Portuguese captain. Fans of the Spanish team reacted by releasing a st...

Mar192023 by JBNo Comments

Kroos “doesn’t feel sorry” for Eden Hazard as he continues Real Madrid struggle

La Liga, Sports, Trending

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos does not "pity" out-of-favour Eden Hazard, saying: "I don't feel sorry for anyone in football". Hazard's career at Madrid has been blighted by several injuries, and the former Chelsea star has only started one game in La Liga this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 32-year-old, who has only played 98 minutes in the Spanish league all campaign, revealed this week that he and Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti "don't talk to each other". While Hazard is keen to see out the rest of the five-year deal he signed when joining Madrid in 2019, the chances of him forcing his way into the club's plans appear remote. But Kroos has no sympathy for his team-mate. "Compassion is out of place in football. I don't think Ed...

Mar182023 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi leaves PSG training early as explanation emerges after fight rumours

Ligue 1, Trending

Lionel Messi was actually forced to leave training early this week due to injury - not a bust-up with Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier. Rumours circulated on Friday claiming that Messi had been left dissatisfied with Galtier's coaching and left before the session at PSG's training ground, was completed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, new reports claim that the Argentine legend instead withdrew from training after feeling discomfort in his adductor, as uncertainty surrounding his future at the club continues. Sport report that Messi asked to leave early and was given permission, contrary to claims that he'd been involved in argument with Galtier - who escaped the sack after being knocked out of the Champions League. It is still ...

Mar152023 by JBNo Comments

Ronaldo punished at half-time in another display of Al-Nassr fury in Saudi

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Cristiano Ronaldo could not contain his fury as he was denied the opportunity to end his Al-Nassr goal drought in Tuesday afternoon's cup game against Abha. The 38-year-old failed to find the back of the net in his last two Saudi Pro League games and was frustrated again during the King Cup quarter-final tie. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sami Al-Najei and Abdullah Al-Khaibari gave Al-Nassr an early two-goal lead but Ronaldo was livid when the referee blew the half-time whistle as he tried to burst out of his own half on the counter. There had been two minutes of added time and the referee drew the first half to a close with 47:24 on the clock, so the former Manchester United star could have few complaints about his run being cut short. But, he ...

Mar142023 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard reveals extent of his broken relationship with Carlo Ancelotti

La Liga, Trending

Real Madrid attacker Eden Hazard has revealed the extent of his broken relationship with Carlo Ancelotti. Hazard has endured a tough time in Madrid, due to injuries and inconsistency, with the former Chelsea star struggling to match the form which convinced Real Madrid to pay €100m for his signature in 2019. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 32-year-old has conceded his frustration at a lack of first team action with Los Blancos, as Ancelotti has now frozen him out of the squad. He has not played a single minute of La Liga or UEFA Champions League action since his return from the World Cup at Qatar, despite being fit to play. Hazard discussed the situation, alongside revealing his decision to retire from international duty with Belgium was impac...

Mar132023 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi & Ramos stance changed amid PSG Champions League sanctions threat

Ligue 1, Trending, UEFA

Paris Saint-Germain have put contract talks with Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos on hold with concerns they will face new Champions League sanctions for more Financial Fair Play (FFP) breaches. PSG were one of 10 teams fined for breaching UEFA’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules for the 2020-21 campaign. They paid out a €10m fine while having another €45m suspended pending future accounts, with more punishments possible. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ligue 1 side have been posting record losses in recent years with their most recent set of accounts showing a huge €370m in losses. Messi and Ramos are among their highest earning players and with both of them out of contract this summer, the club must make tough financial decisions. Possible sancti...