Marcus Rashford was underwhelmed by Manchester United’s result against Barcelona on Thursday, saying the 2-2 draw felt like a defeat for his team. Rashford crucial to 2-2 draw Attacker not satisfied with result Hopeful of victory in second leg WHAT HAPPENED? Rashford netted his team’s equaliser just two minutes after Barcelona took the lead in the first leg of the Europa League play-off at Camp Nou. The England star then sent the ball in the the danger area where Jules Kounde ended up knocking into his own net before Barca pulled level. Rashford feels his side deserved more from the clash,…
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French striker’s brace against Elche moved him to 230 league goals – still someway short of Ronaldo’s record Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema, left, heads the ball past Elche’s Jose Angel Carmona during Spanish La Liga match at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Benzema scored twice in a 4-0 win for Real. AP Photo Steve LuckingsFeb 16, 2023Beta V.1.0 – Powered by automated translation Karim Benzema’s brace in Real Madrid’s 4-0 win over bottom club Elche saw the French striker move out on his own as the club’s second-highest goal scorer in Spanish league football. Benzema, 35, had…
Man United play Barcelona in the Europa League on Thursday and our reporters have shared their preferred starting line-ups. Manchester United take on Barcelona in the first leg of the Europa League play-off on Thursday evening. United failed to win their Europa League group and Barcelona finished third in their Champions League group earlier this season, which means the two clubs will now meet in a play-off round over two legs at Camp Nou and Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag’s side head into the clash after a 2-0 victory against Leeds, but Barcelona promise to be tricky opposition to overcome, as they have…
Kathryn Mayorga’s lawyer was held personally responsible for paying Ronaldo’s lawyers. Photo: PASHARE THIS ARTICLE16/02/2023 | 05:19 AM BY KEN RITTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS A lawyer has been hit with a $335,000 (€310,000) penalty for pressing a bid in US courts to force Cristiano Ronaldo to pay millions of dollars more than the $375,000 in hush money he paid to a Nevada woman who claimed he raped her in Las Vegas in 2009. “I find that Ronaldo would not have incurred a majority of the fees and costs that he spent on this litigation absent plaintiff’s counsel’s bad faith,” US District…
Getty/GOALCristiano RonaldoAl NassrPro LeagueV. Aboubakar Vincent Aboubakar has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo tried to stop him from leaving Al-Nassr after his lucrative transfer to the Saudi Arabian club. WHAT HAPPENED? The Portuguese forward joined Al-Nassr at the end of December after mutually terminating his contract with Manchester United. Ronaldo reportedly became the world’s highest-paid player after signing for the Saudi club, however, his arrival meant that one international player from the squad had to be sacrificed. Cameroon captain Aboubakar, who had six months left on his contract, was the man to depart, but he says that Ronaldo tried to talk him out of leaving…
Kylian Mbappe’s Luxurious Car Collection: Be it on the field or off it, the PSG star is driven by pace and his passion for speed is well represented by his luxurious car collection. Kylian Mbappe – the French forward and 2022 World Cup Golden Boot winner is known for his pace. Be it on the field or off it, the PSG star is driven by pace and his passion for speed is well represented by his luxurious car collection. Here is a quick look at Mbappe’s top drives- Kylian Mbappe Car Collection 2022: Ferrari 488 Pista Ferraris are very common…
The soccer star shares three sons with his wife Antonella Roccuzzo: Mateo, Thiago and Ciro. When Lionel Messi helped Argentina secure a win against France in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, he had three very important fans cheering him on: his sons Mateo, Thiago and Ciro. The soccer star, who scored two goals during the thrilling match, shared a sweet moment with two of his kids after the game when his boys embraced him in a hug while wearing jerseys with their father’s name and number (10) on the back. They were soon joined by their younger brother and mom, Antonella Roccuzzo, who later posted several sweet photos…
Cars, Net Worth, Salary, Age & Girlfriend Lisandro Martinez born on 18 January 1998, is an Argentine professional footballer who plays primarily as a center-back for Premier League club Manchester United and the Argentina national team. Martinez began his career at Newell’s Old Boys before joining Defensa y Justicia in 2017, initially on loan. He signed for Ajax in 2019, where he made 120 appearances over three seasons. And won two Eredivisie titles and one KNVB Cup. He won the Ajax Player of the Year award in the 2021–22 season. As of now, Lisandro Martinez is currently dating Muri Lopez Benitez. His…
Man United ace Bruno Fernandes has been in excellent form recently, scoring three goals in his last four Premier League games. Former Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand believes Bruno Fernandes has rediscovered his best form at Old Trafford as a result of Cristiano Ronaldo’s November departure. Fernandes, who joined United just over three years ago from Sporting Lisbon, scored his fourth goal in his last seven appearances in all competitions on Saturday, slotting home a penalty in the 2-1 win over Crystal Palace. That also marked his third Premier League goal in his last four matches. The midfielder, who has sported the…
PSG were defeated by Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Tuesday and Kylian Mbappe confused fans after the game. Kylian Mbappe has confused Manchester United fans by appearing to name the club in a social media post. Mbappe was named on the bench for Paris Saint-Germain’s match against Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Tuesday night and, although he was eventually brought on in the second half, he could not help his side avoid a 1-0 defeat. The defeat meant PSG have now lost three games in a row for the first time since 2011 and Mbappe took…
PSG is yet to know for sure is Messi will stay, or go… Paris Saint-Germain hoped to close the negotiation of the renewal of Lionel Messi just after the end of the World Cup in Qatar 2022. However, things have not turned out as expected, as those same negotiations have dragged on and are now allegedly stuck. According to reports from the French media, Paris Saint-Germain had a meeting with Jorge Messi, the father of the Argentine world champion. However, those negotiations have gone nowhere so far, and the French club is despairing. Now, Paris Saint-Germain would have a difficult…
Vincent Aboubakar was offloaded by Al-Nassr following the statement signing of Cristiano Ronaldo in January. Vincent Aboubakar has revealed how Cristiano Ronaldo unsuccessfully attempted to block the Cameroon international striker’s Al-Nassr departure, despite being the main reason behind his exit. The Saudi Arabian giants were backed into a corner after agreeing a lucrative contract with the 38-year-old which meant one foreign player had to leave the club to make room for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner. Aboubakar, who was on considerable wages, was the obvious choice as he had entered the final six months of his contract with Al-Nassr. Vincent…
The full FIFA 23 Team of the Week 16 (TOTW 16) squad has now been revealed by EA Sports, with some big names included. The FIFA 23 Team of the Week 16 (TOTW 16) squad is now available in Ultimate Team, with Cristiano Ronaldo leading a star-studded lineup. A four-goal performance sees Ronaldo headline the TOTW 16 squad in FIFA 23, with the Al Nassr striker being awarded a 91-rated card. Manchester City’s Rodri is included after scoring in a 3-1 win over Aston Villa, whilst Manchester United’s Luke Shaw features as a centre-back following their 2-0 win over Leeds. Monaco striker Wissam Ben Yedder is included…
Manchester United flew out to Barcelona on Wednesday afternoon with a 21-man squad for the first leg of the Europa League play-off tie at the Nou Camp. Erik ten Hag and his players are back in European action after a three-month hiatus, and Xavi’s La Liga leaders are the opposition. The teams go head to head in Catalonia at 17:45 GMT on Thursday, with the return match taking place at Old Trafford seven days later. Casemiro is part of the group travelling over to Spain, as the Brazilian is available for this fixture despite still being banned in domestic competition following…
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag wanted to sign Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong during the summer transfer window. Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has had to contend with Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen actively trying to prevent Frenkie de Jong from leaving. The Dutchman was the Red Devils’ top target over the summer transfer window in a long-running saga. However, he decided to remain at the Camp Nou instead. De Jong was heavily linked with a move away from Barcelona over the summer with the La Liga giants believed to view him as dispensable and a way to solve their financial issues. The…
Manchester United signing PSG star Kylian Mbappe? It sounds far too bonkers to be true… right? Manchester United No.7, Kylian Mbappe. It has quite the ring to it, doesn’t it? And it might not be entirely beyond the realms of possibility. When King Kylian signed that monster contract with Paris Saint-Germain, it looked like he had locked himself to the club for the forseeable future. He’s probably the highest earner in Europe, has a say in how PSG is run and even the president of France helped convince him to stay. Imagine Rishi Sunak telling Harry Kane to stay at Tottenham Hotspur. Yet in…
Paris Saint-Germain couldn’t beat the Germans in the Champions League. Paris Saint-Germain lost the first match against Bayern Munich, a very important match for the French team, as it will define the course towards the quarterfinals. This has brought him strong criticism from his fans, as it was not something that was expected. On top of that, Lionel Messi has received other hard news. Gerard Piqué, with whom he shared more than 500 games, made a comment that shocked many, because after so many years playing together, they showed they had a long friendship. The Catalan was asked if he…
Manchester United flew out to Barcelona on Wednesday afternoon with a 21-man squad for the first leg of the Europa League play-off tie at the Nou Camp. Erik ten Hag and his players are back in European action after a three-month hiatus, and Xavi’s La Liga leaders are the opposition. The teams go head to head in Catalonia at 17:45 GMT on Thursday, with the return match taking place at Old Trafford seven days later. Casemiro is part of the group travelling over to Spain, as the Brazilian is available for this fixture despite still being banned in domestic competition following…
Man United star Bruno Fernandes showed his support for Sparta Prague midfielder Jakub Jankto after he became the first current international in men’s football to publicly come out as gay. Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes sent his support to Czech Republic’s Jakub Jankto after the footballer became the first current international in men’s football to publicly come out as gay. Jankto, who is on loan at Sparta Prague from Spanish side Getafe, made the announcement on social media on Monday. The 27-year-old made his senior debut for the Czech Republic in 2017 and has scored four goals in 45 appearances.…
Barcelona boss Xavi has praised Erik ten Hag and Marcus Rashford ahead of his team’s Europa League clash with Manchester United. Barca host United on Thursday Xavi impressed by Ten Hag Has plenty of praise for Rashford WHAT HAPPENED? Barcelona and Manchester United clash in a glamour tie on Thursday, and both teams are in strong form, with Barca currently 11 points clear at the top of La Liga. Xavi’s side will meet an improving United team, and he is impressed with the job his opposite number is doing at Old Trafford. WHAT THEY SAID: “Ten Hag has changed the face of…
Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann has admitted that Paris Saint-Germain woke up after Kylian Mbappe was subbed into the game. The German believes the striker is capable of singlehandedly changing the outcome of a match. PSG had Mbappe on the bench at the start of the match as he was just making a return from injury. The forward came on in the 57th minute and had two goals disallowed for offside in their 1-0 defeat. Nagelsmann admitted that he was awestruck by Mbappe and claimed that the striker could change any match by himself. The Bayern Munich manager went on…
Lionel Messi, who currently plies his trade for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina. Born into a middle-class family, Messi had humble beginnings. He initially joined Newell’s Old Boys Youth club. The prodigy, however, was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency. His parents decided to give him treatment with growth hormone injections. However, they were unable to pay $900 per month for the treatment. Argentine club River Plate were interested in signing Messi. But they were reluctant to pay his medical bills. Once spotted by Barcelona’s youth team scouts, the Blaugrana offered to pay…
The Portuguese is very clear about his favorite player in all of history. Cristiano Ronaldo left the arcade of the English team to join Arab football. The sheikhs of that country paid him a sum of 200 million euros to add him to Al-Nassr for two seasons, a club in which the goalkeeper of the Colombian National Team, David Ospina, also plays. The Portuguese footballer, who now shines at Al-Nassr, answered one of the most difficult questions he has been asked throughout his sports career. The former Manchester United was asked about the player with whom he would have wanted…
Former striker Dimitar Berbatov responded angrily when asked if Manchester United are in this season’s Premier League title race. Believes United are title contenders Urges them to be consistent Hails Ten Hag impact WHAT HAPPENED? The Red Devils have enjoyed a resurgence under Erik ten Hag as they are now third in the league table with 46 points from 23 matches. They picked up a massive win against Leeds United on Sunday and now sit just five points behind leaders Arsenal, albeit having played two games more. It has been suggested that United are not realistic contenders for the Premier League trophy this…