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Cristiano Ronaldo was a “ticking time bomb ready to explode” at Manchester United, says Dwight Yorke, with his sudden departure coming as no surprise. WHAT HAPPENED? The Portuguese superstar was released from a lucrative contract at Old Trafford in December, allowing him to become a free agent and agree an even bigger deal at Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Nassr. Ronaldo forced his way through the exits after giving an explosive interview in which he criticised prominent figures from United’s past and present, with Yorke admitting that such a situation was always likely to happen as the five-time Ballon d’Or winner was unhappy at how he had…

Messi begins to see with concern the movements of PSG for the next season. The World Cup ended but the criticism of Neymar’s performance is long over the weekend, the Brazilian crack returned to suffer an avalanche of comments after being flagged at a party on the eve of Pelé’s wake. The star of the Brazilian team did not appear in solemnity dedicated to the King of Soccer, stating that PSG had prohibited his trip, something denied by the French club. The attacker Neymar bareback continues to live a negative moment. After seeing Brazil fall in the quarterfinals of the…

Returning to the club after winning the World Cup, the Argentine gains prestige. After a few weeks off, Lionel Messi is back at Paris Saint-Germain. Qatar World Cup champion with the Argentine team, the star of the tournament finally returned to the French capital, where he returned to the club to applause, and also receiving the love of Neymar, his great friend on and off the pitch. From Argentina, the number 30 shirt was still publicly manifested after the death of Pelé, offering condolences to the relatives of the King of Soccer through social networks. Without the Argentine, there were…

Chelsea’s injury list is continuing to grow and it could mean the club are even busier than expected in the January transfer window with three signings made already. Graham Potter said after the defeat to Manchester City that Chelsea’s current injury crisis is like nothing he has experienced in football. “I’ve never experienced anything like it and I’d ideally not want to experience it here,” Potter told reporters post-match. “But it is what it is, I have to just carry on.” Raheem Sterling limped off for Chelsea in their 1-0 defeat to Man City inside the opening minutes with a hamstring injury. He was quickly…

Mikel Arteta’s Gunners have opened up a five-point lead at the top of the table as they seek a first Premier League title since 2004. Man City have been the dominant force in England in recent years, with Pep Guardiola’s side lifting the title four times in five seasons. Liverpool have pushed Manchester City close, however, and won the Premier League for the first time in 30 years in 2020. ‘I think we should be satisfied with where we are now given the bumps encountered in the early part of the season,’ Ten Hag said, with Manchester United currently fourth.…

Lionel Messi is back in Paris after winning the 2022 World Cup. The player has achieved the great feat with the Argentine team and now he is back under the orders of Christophe Galtier in the PSG team. However, the player now receives a piece of news prior to his return that will not please Kylian Mbappe. Messi and Mbappe faced each other in the final of the World Cup. The French player decided to return a few days after the great competition, while Messi took the cup to his native country. However, Galtier decided to use Kylian immediately after…

Arsenal transfer news: The Gunners could pick up a defensive star for cheap in January ahead of the competition as Mikel Arteta eyes a Premier League title tilt. Arsenal could sign one of Europe’s best young defenders for just £17million this month as they look to provide extra stability and reinforcements to their backline. Oleksandr Zinchenko has had his fitness issues this season whilst Takehiro Tomiyasu has had time away with injury too. Otherwise it has been a largely settled back four for Mikel Arteta’s men despite Kieran Tierney’s own continued struggles. Having conceded 14 goals in 17, the Gunners…

All the latest Chelsea news and transfer rumours including updates on N’Golo Kante’s future at Stamford Bridge, Marcus Thuram and the latest on Enzo Fernandez at Benfica. Your morning Chelsea digest on Saturday, January 7. Chelsea eye Marcus Thuram transfer swoop Raheem Sterling and Christian Pulisic both suffered injuries during the 1-0 defeat to Manchester City on Thursday night, joining Armando Broja on the injury list and leaving Graham Potter’s attacking options weakened. Foot Mercatohave revealed that the Blues have now entered the race to sign Borussia Monchengladbach and France striker Marcus Thuram. The 25-year-old featured for Les Bleus at…

Marcus Rashford scored for the fifth straight game as Manchester United beat Everton 3-1 in the FA Cup third round on Friday, heaping the pressure on beleaguered boss Frank Lampard. Everton travelled to Old Trafford in trepidation after slipping into the Premier League relegation zone this week following a chastening 4-1 home hammering at the hands of Brighton. They made the worst possible start, with Brazil forward Antony scoring in just the fourth minute but were level 10 minutes later after Conor Coady pounced on a howler from United goalkeeper David de Gea. However, the Everton defender put the ball…

Lionel Messi is not playing, however, he’s enjoying the match. Paris Saint-Germain is currently playing against Chateauroux in the Coupe de France, the second most important tournament in France. Christophe Galtier had to put a starting eleven full of rotations, starting with Keylor Navas who, despite his great hierarchy in goal, the reality is that he is nothing more than a substitute at PSG. In addition to the Costa Rican, Christophe Galtier chose to give a chance to one of the most promising jewels of the Parisian team: El Bitshiabu, with just 17 years of age. The defender is having…

Erik ten Hag does not do weakened teams and Manchester United’s FA Cup XI was stronger than their Premier League line-up against Bournemouth in midweek. A terrific cup tie, amplified by nearly 10,000 hardcore Everton matchgoers at Old Trafford, confirmed how meaningful the competition is to United’s incumbent manager and the strained Frank Lampard. It is a spectacle the sons of Wayne Rooney and Darren Fletcher, sat together in the directors’ box, were engrossed by. The jubilation in the old Scoreboard End when Dominic Calvert-Lewin appeared to have equalised, and the delight of United fans at the retrospective realisation it…

With Chelsea tenth in the Premier League table and the January transfer window open, our chief Blues correspondent Adam Newson is ready to answer your questions. It’s not quite been the start to 2023 many Chelsea supporters hoped for. A frustrating draw with Nottingham Forest was followed up with a 1-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Premier League. Meanwhile, off the pitch, the Blues have been left frustrated in their rather public pursuit of Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez. Negotiations with the Portuguese giants over a deal for the midfielder, who helped Argentina win the World Cup last month, began…

Soccer superstars Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi continued their New York break away from Paris Saint-Germain as they enjoyed the delights that the American Dream has to offer. The pair had jetted off to New York earlier this week after being given time off from the Ligue 1 club following their lengthy World Cup stints. Having earlier been spotted courtside at the Brooklyn Nets’ win over the San Antonio Spurs Monday, the duo headed to a different type of local attraction Thursday. Soccer superstars Kylian Mbappe (second right) and Achraf Hakimi (left) visited the American Dream Mall – a retail and entertainment complex located in New Jersey (pictured with owners…

Erik ten Hag allays Manchester United star Anthony Martial injury fears after substitution against AFC Bournemouth. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has allayed any injury fears some might have had after Anthony Martial was substituted against AFC Bournemouth. The France international started the fixture at Old Trafford against Cherries on Tuesday (3 January). We won 3-0 in the game as the 27-year-old played around 70 minutes before being replaced by Anthony Elanga. Speaking to the media via Manchester Evening News, Ten Hag was adamant that Martial was fit. The Dutch manager did not want to overwork the Frenchman, which is why he did not…

As the race for the title heats up, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has spoken out on the unrealistic expectations his side faces in comparison to Arsenal and Manchester United. The current Premier League champions reduced the gap to leaders Arsenal to within five points following a 1-0 win over Chelsea on Thursday evening. However, Guardiola believes the weight of expectation on him and his players could damage their title hopes, and plays into the hands of Arsenal and Manchester United. Erik ten Hag’s latest win over Bournemouth takes them within four points of their local rivals, and level with Newcastle United. Guardiola had this to say following…

Laporta says he couldn’t keep Messi as Barcelona were in ‘economic ruin’ The club chief put the club first. Joan Laporta returned as club president at one of the worst times in its history. The club was cash-strapped and struggling to sign or re-sign players. That came at an unfortunate time because Lionel Messi was due to re-sign and couldn’t because of the club’s financial issues. That led Laporta to make the decision to let Leo leave, for the sake of the club, as he’s told Cadena SER. “I had to put Barcelona ahead of the best player in the…

Manchester City closed the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal by winning a tightly fought contest with Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night thanks to Riyad Mahrez’s strike. Graham Potters’ hosts responded well to a pair of injury setbacks to create decent moments in the first half, but Jack Grealish’s low ball across the box picked out fellow substitute Mahrez to tap in at the back post in the 63rd minute. Raheem Sterling’s evening against his old teammates ended early on due to injury before Christian Pulisic suffered a similar fate, forcing substitutes Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Carney Chukwuemeka…

Chelsea take on Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League after both sides dropped points in their previous fixture against Nottingham Forest and Everton respectively. Mason Mount has been left out of Chelsea’s squad to face Manchester City following an issue picked up in training, football.london understands. Mount’s absence forces one of just two changes Graham Potter has made for the visit of Pep Guardiola’s side. Jorginho has dropped out of the starting XI to be replaced by Mateo Kovacic, making his first start following his return from the World Cup and is joined in midfield by Denis Zakaria. Hakim Ziyech,…

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag finally gave an update regarding Jadon Sancho. The 22 year old has been out of action since before the international break. Sancho was sent for individual training in the Netherlands and is now back at Carrington. United fans have been worried, anticipating his return date. Ten Hag finally gave some updates regarding his situation. “He was in the Netherlands, but the good thing is he is back in Carrington and that shows he is making progress and he is ready for the next step.” “I think many top athletes, in football and also in other…

On Thursday, PSG released its squad list for the Coupe de France match, and Lionel Messi, Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, and Achraf Hakimi will not feature in the contest. Messi just recently returned from his post-World Cup vacation, while Mbappe and Hakimi are currently away from the team.’ On the other hand, PSG manager Christophe Galtier announced during his pre-match press conference on Thursday that Neymar will not be available to play against Chateauroux, as the club’s medical staff will be treating his sprained ankle. More so, Nuno Mendes (hamstring), Renato Sanches (bruise), and Presnel Kimpembe (tendinitis in his right Achilles tendon) will…

The Spaniard did not take the arrival of the world champion to the discipline of PSG with greater relevance. Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos staged a series of strong encounters during their time in the Spanish league. However, by coinciding with PSG they created a good relationship. Despite this, the former world champion in 2010 decided to ignore the top winner of the Ballon d’Or (7), who returned to the Parisian team after the World Cup in Qatar. After making history in the Middle East, where he shone with the Albiceleste and won the coveted title, the ‘Flea’ joined PSG…

Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta’s side handed Manchester City with the opportunity to close the gap at the top of the Premier League with a win over Chelsea after the Gunners draw with Newcastle. Arsenal were unable to open up a ten-point gap to Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table after they were held to a goalless draw by Newcastle United on Tuesday. Pep Guardiola’s side can therefore close the margin to five points if they beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge tonight (Thursday). The stalemate at Emirates Stadium was the first time Arsenal have not secured maximum points in a home…

helsea news: Christian Pulisic is the latest casualty for the Blues as he went off injured in their clash with Man City. Chelsea star Christian Pulisic is the latest of a long list of injury worries for the Blues as the USMNT international came off injured in the clash with Manchester City. The forward came off halfway through the first-half after coming off worse in a last ditch tackle made by John Stones in the box. Pulisic was visibly distressed as he went down twice following the challenge, eventually being replaced by Carney Chukwuemeka by Graham Potter. The winger was the second concern of the…

ack Butland ‘scheduled’ to have medical to complete Manchester United loan move from Crystal Palace. Manchester United are set to sign Crystal Palace star Jack Butland with a medical ‘scheduled’ for the shot-stopper today, according to Manchester Evening News. The 29-year-old will join the Red Devils on a temporary deal for the rest of the campaign. However, it is unlikely that the England international will be registered in time to be involved for the club against Everton in the FA Cup on Friday (6 January). Butland’s current contract with the Eagles is set to expire in the summer of 2023. As a result,…