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Mourinho – I know how much Ronaldo wants to beat United
Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho has warned his players of the burning desire that Cristiano Ronaldo will have to get a win over them at Old Trafford with Juventus. The ex-United winger will make his return to the place where he first became a global superstar, scoring 118 goals in 292 games with the […]
Klopp singles out two Liverpool players for criticism after defeat to Napoli
Jurgen Klopp concedes Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino were guilty of holding on to the ball for too long in Liverpool’s loss to Napoli on Wednesday. A late goal from Lorenzo Insigne ensured the victory for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, while Klopp admitted after the game that Liverpool deserved to lose due to their below-par performance. […]
Navas concedes Real Madrid are missing Ronaldo
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. Ronaldo left Madrid for Juventus in July, having scored at […]
Ronaldo free to make Man Utd return after being handed one-game ban
UEFA have announced that Cristiano Ronaldo will serve only a one-match ban after being sent off in Juventus ‘ Champions League clash with Valencia. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was controversially shown a red card following a clash with Jeison Murillo at Mestalla, although Juve went on to win through penalties from Miralem Pjanic either […]
Why Cristiano Ronaldo may not miss Manchester United return
Cristiano Ronaldo may get to return to Old Trafford to face old club Manchester United after being shown a straight red card in Juventus’ 2-0 win over Valencia. The Portugal international was sent off in the 29th minute at the Mestalla after a clash with defender Jeison Murillo. Ronaldo tussled with the Colombian as he […]
Ramos: Modric deserved Player of the Year over Ronaldo
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. Modric’s win sparked controversy […]
Sergio Ramos hits back over Salah injury
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 […]
Fellaini abused by Liverpool fans at Champions League final
Marouane Fellaini was subjected to a verbal abuse from Liverpool fans as he made his way into the Olimpiyskiy stadium for the Champions League final. The Belgian, who could leave the club this summer travelled to Ukraine to watch Liverpool’s match with Real Madrid , which the latter won 3-1 with a brace from Gareth […]
Marcelo: I know exactly how to deal with Salah
Arguably the individual match-up of the Champions League final is the one between Marcelo and Mohamed Salah, which the Real defender feels capable of winning. Liverpool winger Salah is in the form of his life and wouldn’t be the first player to capitalise on his rival’s defensive absent mindedness. “I know exactly what I have […]
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. Salah’s 44-goal season has also led to speculation that he could join Real […]