Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke believes that while Cristiano Ronaldo is a phenomenal “athlete”, Lionel Messi is a footballing “god”. The ageing battle for who is the best footballer on the planet seems to be rolling on after another of La Liga’s top players – Koke of Atletico Madrid, weighed in on the debate. The Spanish international said that although Real Madrid’s Ronaldo is a good athlete, Barcelona’s Leo Messi is god-like. “Ronaldo is an athlete, but Messi is a god,” he told Marca. Koke then went on to discuss his decision to remain at Atletico and reject advances from the likes…
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Porto centre-back Bruno Martins Indi has teased a future move to Manchester United by saying he and Louis van Gaal remain connected. Van Gaal, now boss of Man United, spent time with Martins Indi this summer during the World Cup in Brazil and was linked with bringing the central defender to Old Trafford when he left the national side and took over at United. However, the 22-year-old failed to develop a move and instead joined Portuguese side Porto, rejecting some of Europe’s biggest clubs in the process. But, he remains confident that he and Van Gaal will work together again.,…
Patrick Kluivert has said he is not surprised by Louis van Gaal’s slow start at Manchester United, claiming he needed time to settle. The former Barcelona and Ajax striker worked alongside Van Gaal for the Dutch national side at the World Cup in Brazil this summer and was tipped to join him at Old Trafford, but despite not doing so – the former scoring ace has discussed Man United’s start to the season. “[Van Gaal] came a little bit later from the World Cup and going directly to a new club, with new personnel, new players, it needs time,” Kluivert…
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has travelled to Munich to undergo a scan on his knee, causing further injury concern for Arsene Wenger. Ozil is currently on international duty with the German national side as they brace themselves to face Poland on Saturday and Republic of Ireland next Tuesday. The World Cup winner played 90 minutes for Arsenal as they lost 2-0 to Chelsea on Sunday at Stamford Bridge, but he now seems likely to miss the upcoming Euro 2016 qualifiers through injury. Ozil is now on his way to Munich for an MRI scan with doctor Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt after missing…
David de Gea has admitted that he wants Cristiano Ronaldo to return to Manchester United, according to Goal.com. Ronaldo has been in superb form for Real Madrid this season but constant reports in both Spanish and English press have cited that the Portuguese international could be on his way back to Manchester United next summer. The likelihood of that move happening looks uncertain with Madrid seemingly unwilling to sell their prized asset, but it has not stopped the likes of United keeper David de Gea from discussing the potential move. “Of course I would like Cristiano Ronaldo to come to…
The FBI looked into death threats made against Malcolm Glazer, the late owner of Manchester United, at the time he purchasing the English club. Glazer and his family faced numerous death threats from fans who were opposed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ takeover bid in 2005. The purchase went through for an astonishing £872m, but most of the money came from further bank loans and lending. On 12 May 2005, Glazer became the main shareholder, a man with a British accent rang the late owner and issued a death threat, according to a report by the FBI. Several hours later…
Manchester United and Liverpool have both held talks with Daley Sinkgraven over a potential January move. The two English clubs have joined a number of top European clubs with their interest in the Dutch youngster, prompting a forthcoming January transfer battle. Sinkgraven has been in superb form this season and has attracted scouts from the likes of Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Barcelona. Dutch side Heerenveen understand that they will not be able to keep the 19-year-old on a long-term basis, but are determined to keep hold of him past January, which now seems unlikely. United boss Louis van Gaal…
Morgan Schneiderlin claims that he told Southampton he was being “treated like cattle” after he was refused a move to Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino left Southampton this summer to join Spurs and followed the likes of Adam Lallana, Rickie Lambert, Callum Chambers and more out of St. Mary’s. However, Schneiderlin was told he was not allowed to follow his former boss and rather – remain at the club. “Was the meeting with Southampton officials on July 29 tense? Yes,” Schneiderlin told France Football.“In the months building up to it, there was interest from clubs – three clubs and…
Newcastle United defender Mike Williamson believes his club will take the international break as a good thing as they seek to improve on their drastic start to the Premier League. Alan Pardew’s side sit third from bottom after an awful start to the 2014/2015 season and having just won five games since the turn of the year, compelling the Newcastle boss to a weekly attack from the club’s fans. However, they battled back against Swansea City on Saturday to salvage a point and central defender Williamson says the players are ready to improve even more. “It is part and parcel…
Adam Lallana is eager to impress England boss Roy Hodgson if he selected to start against San Marino on Thursday. The Liverpool midfielder has returned to full fitness and produced some solid displays under Brendan Rodgers, having scored against West Bromwich Albion at the weekend. Lallana, selected for the two Euro 2016 qualifiers against San Marino and Estonia, is ready to help England and perform for Hodgson. “Being a fresh campaign, I’m always looking to impress,” he explained. “As there is a lot of competition out there, I’m hungry to impress.” The 26-year-old also discussed the call-up for his friend…