Cristiano Ronaldo Speaks Out About Being “Shocked” When Manchester City Tried To Sign Him Portugal and Manchester United star striker Cristiano Ronaldo revealed that he was close to signing for bitter rivals Manchester City last year, but former manager Sir Alex Ferguson asked him not to. Ronaldo said Ferguson persuaded him to re-join United, who have not won a league title since the former’s retirement in 2013. Ronaldo re-joined United from Juventus, penning a two-year deal. During his first spell with the club, Ronaldo won eight major trophies, including three Premier League and one Champions League triumph. “To be honest, it was a close call… They…
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Away from Manchester United, Liverpool wide man Fabio Carvalho could be switching his international allegiance back to England According to the Daily Mirror, Manchester United has “advanced” efforts to replace Cristiano Ronaldo with Paris Saint-Germain phenom Kylian Mbappe, 23. According to the newspaper, the Red Devils will “fire” the 37-year-old after his explosive interview in which he slammed his club and indicated he did not respect manager Erik ten Hag. Mbappe, a World Cup winner for France, has since emerged as a potential replacement for Ronaldo, with United reportedly willing to pay his £150 million-plus transfer fee. According to the…
According to the report, City has already made their first offer to the German, whose contract expires next summer. Although staying in Madrid remains the most likely option, a move away from the Spanish giants is not out of the question. The 33-year-old has shown no willingness to officially extend his current contract, which has piqued the interest of potential bidders, with Pep Guardiola’s City keeping a close eye on the situation. The former Bayern Munich man will be able to talk to potential suitors from January 1st and can even sign a pre-contract agreement ahead of a free transfer…
Darwin Nunez became the Reds’ record signing when he signed for £85 million from Benfica in June, but it appears like manager Jurgen Klopp is planning to break that record with another big-money addition. Fenway Sports Group has set its sights on enticing Bellingham to Liverpool as a leaving present, according to Spanish sources through FourFourTwo. According to the article, the Merseyside giants have long admired the central midfielder, and the club’s owners, who placed the Reds up for sale last week, are hoping to win the race for his services. Liverpool is believed to be quite bullish about completing…
Harvey Elliott is the Premier League’s best xGBuildup midfielder, a metric that rewards involvement in possession sequences that lead to shots. Assists are such a bizarre metric that they are meaningless in determining a player’s creativity. Someone can set up a teammate for a tap-in with a fantastic pass, but if they don’t convert, the originator is plainly not credited with an assist. This is a problem that Harvey Elliott has had throughout his Liverpool career. Prior to Liverpool’s 3-1 triumph over Southampton, the youthful midfielder had produced eight Opta-defined clear-cut chances for the Reds, all of which were wasted.…
Liverpool striker proceed with contract talk as klopp cant wait for a permanent deal Liverpool is in contract talks with Roberto Firmino, as the club wants to keep him beyond this season. According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, Liverpool are making headway in contract negotiations with Roberto Firmino, who is expected to commit his future to the club. Firmino has presented himself in a new fashion as the striker has proved his worth again and again this season. The 31-year-old has been the most consistent forward for Jurgen Klopp as he has already been involved in 13 goal contributions in all…
Even though you have the right to privacy on your electronic devices, once you get married, that right changes and your spouse now has the right to know what you are doing with them (similar to how you also deserve to know what said spouse is up to). Whether they know it or not, people who are trying to hide something give off signs that they are trying to hide something. Spouses can see these signs and know what’s going on. You might be able to bully, guilt-trip, or manipulate your way out of sticky situations, but if you are…
Germany: Manuel Neuer, Thomas Müller, Joshua Kimmich, Serge Gnabry, Leroy Sané, Leon Goretzka, Jamal Musiala Naturally, Germany will send the most Bayern Munich players to Qatar. Despite recent injury worries, all seven-man contingents made the final cut. Veterans Manuel Neuer and Thomas Müller are anticipated to lead a young, motivated, and revitalized Germany squad to a long-overdue tournament victory. Germany’s midfield pair of Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka has been outstanding all season, and wingers Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sané are peaking just in time for the World Cup. The most fascinating potential on Germany’s roster, however, is teenager Jamal…
Bayern Munich recently extended contracts for Sven Ulreich and Josip Stanii until 2024 and 2026, respectively, but it now appears that the club’s attention is shifting to three players nearing the end of their contracts: French defenders Lucas Hernández and Benjamin Pavard, and Cameroonian striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting. Kicker journalists Hernández, Pavard, and Choupo will find out if their futures in Bavaria are secure, according to Georg Holzner (via @iMiaSanMia). Hernández should be a sure thing because he is a crucial player for Bayern, and while Choupo is in God mode right now, Bayern is still waiting for a deal…
Despite an injury scare against West Ham United on Saturday, Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers believes James Maddison will be fit for the World Cup. The 25-year-old scored in the eighth minute of the match at London Stadium but was replaced in the 25th after appearing to strain his hamstring. At the time, there were concerns that Maddison would miss England’s next championship. However, speaking after his side’s 2-0 victory in the English capital, Rodgers said that the attacker’s substitution was “precautionary”, as he was suffering from “a little soreness” on his knee. “He’s fine. It was just precautionary, a…