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Ivan Rakitic predicts club to win the Champions League & La Liga

Ivan Rakitic predicts club to win the Champions League & La Liga

La Liga, UEFA
Former Barcelona standout Ivan Rakitic has endorsed the Catalan giants to secure victory in the UEFA Champions League, while identifying Real Madrid as his top pick for the La Liga title. Barcelona and Madrid find themselves in a tight race for the title alongside surprise contender Girona. Currently, Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid leads the league with a five-point advantage and a game in hand over their El Clasico rivals in second place. Harry Kane scores 4th Bundesliga hat-trick but bizarre rule means it doesn’t count Kyle Walker names the toughest player he has ever faced Jamie Carragher picks who’s better between Mourinho & Ancelotti Under Xavi's leadership, Barcelona clinched the title last season, marking their first triumph since 2019. However, their performance h...
Lewandowski revealed who is a better manager out of Klopp & Guardiola

Lewandowski revealed who is a better manager out of Klopp & Guardiola

Trending, UEFA
Barcelona's forward Robert Lewandowski has disclosed his preference between Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola. This Sunday, a pivotal clash between Liverpool and Manchester City is set to unfold, potentially shaping the trajectory of this season's Premier League title race. Jamie Carragher picks who’s better between Mourinho & Ancelotti De Bruyne named who he would prefer to play with between Ronaldo & Messi Lionel Messi & Ronaldo name toughest opponents of their careers with surprise player included This encounter holds heightened significance as it might mark the final showdown between the legendary managers Klopp and Guardiola. In a surprising announcement in January, Klopp revealed his decision to depart Liverpool at the season's end. During his tenure spa...
Thierry Henry reveals real reason why Real Madrid sold Varane to Man Utd

Thierry Henry reveals real reason why Real Madrid sold Varane to Man Utd

La Liga, Premier League, UEFA
Thierry Henry alleges that Real Madrid opted to offload Raphael Varane to Manchester United citing a 'knee issue'. During his illustrious 10-year tenure at Madrid, Varane amassed 18 trophies and served as a pivotal figure before departing in the summer of 2021. Darwin Nunez made Liverpool history vs Sparta Prague that can never be done again Arteta names the Premier League team who always make Arsenal ‘suffer’ Mourinho named the ‘dream’ player he regrets not coaching in his career United secured the services of the 30-year-old, who played a significant role in France's 2018 World Cup triumph, in a £42 million transfer. Despite making 89 appearances across all competitions for United since joining, Henry contends that Madrid grew concerned about a possible 'knee issue' wit...
Darwin Nunez made Liverpool history vs Sparta Prague that can never be done again

Darwin Nunez made Liverpool history vs Sparta Prague that can never be done again

Premier League, UEFA
Darwin Nuenz etched his name into Liverpool's annals with a historic moment against Sparta Prague, an achievement unlikely to be replicated. In the Europa League round of 16 clash on Thursday evening, Liverpool journeyed to the epet Arena to face Sparta Prague from the Czech Republic. Arteta names the Premier League team who always make Arsenal ‘suffer’ Lionel Messi & Ronaldo name toughest opponents of their careers with surprise player included Michael Owen names the most dangerous footballer on planet Despite an imminent Premier League showdown against Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday, many anticipated Jurgen Klopp to field a somewhat weakened lineup. However, prominent figures such as Andy Robertson, Alexis Mac Allister, Luis Diaz, and Nuenz were all included i...
Lionel Messi & Ronaldo name toughest opponents of their careers with surprise player included

Lionel Messi & Ronaldo name toughest opponents of their careers with surprise player included

Trending, UEFA
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have both acknowledged the most formidable adversaries they've encountered. With a combined total of 13 Ballon d’Or accolades between them, Messi and Ronaldo undeniably stand as the paramount players of their era. De Bruyne named who he would prefer to play with between Ronaldo & Messi Mourinho named the ‘dream’ player he regrets not coaching in his career Erling Haaland settles Lionel Messi vs Ronaldo GOAT debate While numerous esteemed defenders throughout history have grappled to contain either of them, on rare occasions, a player emerges to stymie one of Ronaldo or Messi's extraordinary abilities. Ronaldo once conceded that Ashley Cole, widely regarded as the premier left-back of the Premier League epoch, posed the sternest chall...
Rio Ferdinand predicts team to win the Champions League this season

Rio Ferdinand predicts team to win the Champions League this season

Premier League, UEFA
Rio Ferdinand opines that Manchester City are the clear frontrunners to clinch the Champions League title, though there exists a slim possibility of their dominance being halted. City progressed to the quarter-final stage of the UCL following a 3-1 victory over FC Copenhagen at the Etihad on Wednesday night (with a 6-2 aggregate score). Michael Owen names the most dangerous footballer on planet Erling Haaland settles Lionel Messi vs Ronaldo GOAT debate Thierry Henry names team to beat in the Premier League this season Early goals from Manuel Akanji, Julian Alvarez, and Erling Haaland secured their berth in the last eight. Joining them will be Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and PSG, alongside the victors of the remaining round of 16 fixtures, potentially including teams like ...
WATCH – Man City vs Copenhagen: Live stream

WATCH – Man City vs Copenhagen: Live stream

Premier League, UEFA
Manchester City holds a 3-1 lead against Copenhagen as they head into the second leg of their Champions League last-16 matchup at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. Following their recent 3-1 win over Manchester United in the Premier League. Erling Haaland settles Lionel Messi vs Ronaldo GOAT debate Thierry Henry names team to beat in the Premier League this season Pep Guardiola's team aims to secure another victory against Copenhagen to advance to the quarter-finals. Copenhagen enters the game following a 2-0 defeat to Midtjylland in the league. STREAM 1 CLICK BELOW TO WATCH STREAM 2 CLICK BELOW TO WATCH
Ronaldo told to ‘shut up’ by French legend after controversial comments

Ronaldo told to ‘shut up’ by French legend after controversial comments

Trending, UEFA
A French football legend has advised Cristiano Ronaldo to 'keep quiet' after the Portuguese star made a controversial statement regarding the Saudi Pro League. For the past 14 months, Ronaldo has been representing Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, having joined the club as a free agent following his departure from Manchester United. Scholes slams Man Utd star for ‘criminal’ mistake in Manchester derby defeat Alejandro Garnacho caught red handed performing disgusting act in Man city defeat Guardiola names best player in the Premier League after City beat Man Utd Chelsea could axe Raheem Sterling & pay ‘£43m release clause’ for his replacement His move to the Gulf State was followed by a trend of Premier League players signing for Saudi Pro League teams. Ronaldo, the highest...
Cristiano Ronaldo banned by Saudi FA for vulgar response to Messi chants

Cristiano Ronaldo banned by Saudi FA for vulgar response to Messi chants

Trending, UEFA
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has imposed a one-match ban on Cristiano Ronaldo and fined him 30,000 Saudi Riyals (£6,300) for his actions during celebrations on Sunday. Following chants of "Messi" from the crowd, the Portuguese forward gestured with his hand towards his pelvic area after scoring in Al-Nassr's 3-2 victory against Al-Shabab. SAFF considered this gesture as causing 'public excitement'. Ronaldo named his four greatest footballers of all time Mason Greenwood’s stance on Man Utd return after Ratcliffe lifeline Drogba leaves Arsenal fan speechless with savage response to Chelsea debate Although the celebration was not captured in local broadcasts, a fan uploaded it on social media, prompting a complaint from Al-Shabab, as reported by Saudi news outle...
Ronaldo ‘under investigation’ for obscene gesture after Lionel Messi taunt

Ronaldo ‘under investigation’ for obscene gesture after Lionel Messi taunt

Sports, Trending, UEFA
Reports suggest Cristiano Ronaldo is being investigated for allegedly making an obscene gesture in response to Lionel Messi chants during Al Nassr's 3-2 victory over Al Shabab on Sunday. While Ronaldo contributed to the scoreline in the Saudi Pro League win, it's not the first time he has voiced concern over the trolling behavior of opposing fans. Bukayo Saka ‘responds’ to Ferdinand’s claim that he isn’t world-class WATCH: Pochettino snubs Todd Boehly after Chelsea’s Carabao Cup final defeat David James names ‘the best player in the Premier League this season’ The recipient of five Ballon d'Or awards found himself targeted with Messi chants and felt compelled to react to the home fans. Although the incident wasn't captured by television cameras, fan-recorded videos of Ron...
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