Gareth Bale has reportedly been involved in a bust-up with boss Zinedine Zidane. According to Spanish news outlet AS, Real Madrid’s record signing has had a fallout with the gaffer, and could be close to departing the Bernabeu soon. The Welshman was dropped for Real’s quarter-final clash against Juventus in the Champions League, as Isco…
Cristiano Ronaldo shocked the world on Tuesday with a stunning overhead kick against Juventus. The goal is regarded as one of the most spectacular ones to rustle the net, and has forced some praise out of Barcelona star Ivan Rakitic and former striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The Portuguese leaped in the air during the second half,…
Transfers around the summer window are more likely to be long-drawn processes that start well before the bidding kicks off. An extended period of negotiation and beating other interests are the rather definitive features of most deals going through. United have been dominating one such saga, with their pursuit for a defender reported to be…
Real Madrid are reportedly plotting a massive move to land three of United’s star players in exchange for their own trio of high-profile names, as manager Zinedine Zidane plans a major revamp of his side ahead of the summer transfer window. Los Blancos’ domestic run has been substandard this campaign, and the French tactician is…
Juan Mata is a player that has captivated the hearts of the Old Trafford faithful ever since his arrival in 2014, and he continues to play valuable football at Manchester United. However, the recent arrivals at the Mancunian club, coupled with his mixed form could mean that the Spaniard might seek an exit in the…
Barcelona secured the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final in great fashion, netting significant amount of goals. The host supporters bounced off excitement on the night, as the home side displayed overwhelming performance, completely ascertaining authority over the widely anticipated fixture. Barcelona scored four goals altogether in the first leg of the tie –…
Fabinho is eager to move to Manchester United in the summer, and is prepared to force his way out the Monaco exit door to do so, according to reports. Jose Mourinho will be in the market for a defender and a midfielder in the summer, and Fabinho is capable of playing in both positions. The Brazilian…
Arjen Robben was one of the most prominent players that led Chelsea to their sudden rise to the top in the 2000s, and was one of the few elites from Netherlands to gain success in England. However, the story could’ve been quite different, as the Dutchman revealed before FourFourTwo magazine that he came very close…
Though Mesut Özil was the biggest name that was constantly linked with a move to Old Trafford back in January, Alexis Sanchez turned out to be the only player who made the switch. And after the shock move was pulled off by Manchester United, their fans were hoping the German would follow, as Jose Mourinho…
Liverpool blew Manchester City apart in a frantic first half at Anfield in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final’s first-leg encounter. Mohamed Salah was once again instrumental for the Reds, as he scored one and set up another in an enthralling night at Merseyside. The Egyptian king has been in stellar form this season, and scored his 38th…
The great game is often a polarizing one, with supporters sticking with their teams through thick and thin. In the recent Champions League encounter between Juventus and Real Madrid, the home fans were seen openly booing the Portuguese superstar. And then, in the 64th minute, magic was shown by Ronaldo, as he translated a relatively…
Man Utd are set to begin negotiations with Napoli over a potential deal for Faouzi Ghoulam, and have reportedly prepared an opening bid of £26 million. Jose Mourinho is set to orchestrate a massive overhaul of his defense in the summer, having been massively let down by the options at his disposal. The likes of Matteo…
Although we seem to have an existing system of player valuations and release clauses that by default determine a talent’s worth, not all seem to hit the right spot. Overvaluations and inflation aside, certain players just can’t be given up by their parent clubs – not for all the money in the world. It certainly…
When European giants come knocking, it is hard to say no. More and more over the past few seasons, powerhouses have sought to purchase common talents by virtue of their performances. This leads to quite a saga, as each side is adamant to lock horns with the other in the bid to make the acquisition.…
Real Madrid secured a comfortable 3-0 win over Juventus in the 1st leg of the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League courtesy of a sumptuous Cristiano Ronaldo performance. The Portuguese star brought out his A-game against a determined Juve side, and produced a moment of sheer brilliance that not only stunned the home team and…
Real Madrid obliterated a heart-broken Juventus side in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals to seal a comfortable 3-0 victory at the home of the Italian Champions. A Cristiano Ronaldo masterclass, in combination with an absolutely lethal front-line, showcased as to why Los Blancos are the reigning European champions. But with that being…
Ander Herrera has admitted that he is eager to stay at Manchester United beyond the summer. The 28-year-old has struggled for minutes this season following the arrival of Nemanja Matic in the summer, and has been a far cry from the player who dominated games from the center of the park for Manchester United last…
David De Gea is set to commit his future to United before departing to Russia for the World Cup, according to reports. The 27-year-old has consistently been linked with a switch to Real Madrid over the last three summers, but United have successfully held on to him each time. Similar reports had once again surfaced,…
Real Madrid star Gareth Bale is holding out for Man Utd after having rejected a switch to Arsenal, according to reports in Spain. Bale has been mooted to join United this summer, as Los Blancos president, Florentino Perez, has given the green signal to offload the Welshman after having grown frustrated with his injury issues. And Diario…
David De Gea to Real Madrid is a move that Manchester United have been trying to snub off for good for the past few years. According to latest reports, though, the Mancunian fans could now breathe a sigh of relief, as the talented shot-stopper is being offered a new and updated deal to extend his…
One of the world’s greatest ever footballers, Cristiano Ronaldo, rose to further prominence after a breathtaking performance in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg tie against Juventus in Turin. Ronaldo reached the 14-goal mark of the ongoing Champions League campaign after a stunning brace against the Italian champions. The player, who ruined Juventus’ night in…
You just cannot take Cristiano Ronaldo out of the big European night blockbuster games! The Real Madrid talisman was once again up to the task in the Champions League, and he has assured the side of what seems to be a guaranteed spot in the semi-finals. Ronaldo scored a sublime brace against Juventus as Real…
United’s Executive Vice Chairman Ed Woodward is reasonably prepared to support Jose Mourinho with the hopes of bringing in as many hot targets as possible over the summer. According to The Sun, Woodward is helping the gaffer sharpen his transfer budget to reach the £200 million target. Furthermore, the official will show his support by…
Following their defeat to Tottenham, Chelsea look far from likely to secure a top 4 finish and qualify for next season’s Champions League. This development has also put Antonio Conte’s job under serious threat, and Roman Abramovich could easily end up sacking the Italian at the end of the campaign. With that possibility in mind,…
Mesut Ozil was the Gunner that most Man United fans were hoping to see in their famous Red jersey at the end of the winter window. However, it was Alexis Sanchez that eventually ended up coming in from London, and many still kept this as a sign that the German assist-king would be making the…