Roanldo Willing To Return To Premier League

Recall Cristiano Ronaldo's statement when asked if he will play in the Premier League again, Ronaldo said: "Why not? "I'm in La Liga now, in Spain. But as I say 100 times, in the future, nobody knows."
 
Cristiano Ronaldo is now out to "fight for a move" out of Real Madrid, and has asked that he be valued at £89million or less.

Read also - Real Madrid is again in war against Barcelona Transfer; trying to repeat history.

That's according to the Daily Record, who report that the Portuguese is open to a potential summer transfer away from the Bernabeu.

Meanwhile, Ronaldo has indicated interest in joining Manchester United or Paris Saint-Germain and has currently made it known to them through a representative that he is willing to “fight for a move” out of Spanish football if necessary.

Ronaldo's contract features a €1billion release clause, making it physically impossible for him to be sold. It is because of this he has asked for a new, realistic valuation.

Ronaldo's current deal runs until the summer of 2021 and includes a guaranteed gross salary of £43million. That figure was surpassed first by PSG's summer deal with Neymar, and then by Messi's renewal with Barca.

Sell Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil NOW - Thierry Henry

Real Madrid is again in war against Barcelona Transfer; trying to repeat history.

FC Barcelona wants to sign Authur but Real Madrid is making a long term project for the Catalon club.
Arthur has been compared to Barca legend - Xari and is reported to be a perfect match for the Spanish giants.

Read also - Peherps, I am the worst coach in Serie A but I love to win. - Gattuso

SPORT reported that Authur has agreeed to sign for Barcelona earlier this year except for Real Madrid stumping into the transfer saga evidently to disrupt their plans; exactly what they did in the signing of Phillipe Coutinho.

Real knows they cant sign Arthur since his heart is set on a move to Nou Camp but regardless of that, they have trippled up the player's asking price and hanging more expenses on Bracelona. Frustration is the only reason that could explain thier intentions as they are searching for replacement for Neymar who left for PSG.

Read also - How Neymar's Departure From Barcelona Benefited Messi.

Robert Fernandez, Barca's Sport director has shown his willingness to get Arthur by jetting to Brazil to watch him in action. It is claimed that Gremio has inserted €50m (£44m) into his contract which the Spanish side will activate when the player fires them a green light. He doesn't want to leave in bad blood and will only depart when he's on good terms with the club he's been at since he was 14.

On the other hand, Madrid won't end 2017 empty handed from their scouting in  Brazil.

Article by Glory. 

Raheem Sterling goal earns Manchester City their 18th Successive Win

Raheem Sterling goal earns Man City their 18th successive win.

Unbeaten City have also won a record-equalling 11 successive away matches in the English top-flight, a total matched only by Chelsea in 2008.

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Raheem Sterling goal on Wednesday at Newcastle United earned them a 1-0 win as well as their !8th Successive Win

The victory extended their lead at the top of the table to 15 points and their record-breaking winning streak to 18 matches. 

The only club in Europe's five biggest leagues to have had a longer winning run is Bayern Munich, who earned 19 consecutive victories under Guardiola in 2013-14.

“It’s okay. When you’re winning 18 games in a row, you have 10-15 minutes in that way but we are so happy.

“It’s not easy when Newcastle don’t want to play. They defend well and want to counter-attack and defend deep. It’s not easy." said Guardiola in a conference.

Read also - West Ham finally admits interest in Arsenal and Everton linked ace, Steve N'zonzi.
 
City hit the woodwork three times in total — twice from Sergio Aguero and once from Kevin De Bruyne. In rare Newcastle attacks, Rolando Aarons had a first-half chip cleared off the line and Dwight Gayle headed wide late on.

Now, Guardiola is just one win away from equaling the record of 19 league victories in a row that he set with Bayern Munich in 2013-14.  
 

Peherps, I am the worst coach in Serie A but I love to win. - Gattuso

Gennaro Gattuso celebrates with his AC Milan players after Wednesday's win over Inter - Getty

AC Milan manager, Gennaro Gattuso, has admitted he may be the “worst coach in Serie A, after their 1-0 victory over Inter Milan on Wednesday at the quarter-final of the Coppa Italia.

Patrick Cutrone was the hero again for struggling Milan, the 19-year-old scoring in the 105th minute to settle the quarter-final fixture at San Siro.

Read also -  West Ham finally admits interest in Arsenal and Everton linked ace, Steve N'zonzi.

Gattuso has now called on his side to take that form into their upcoming league matches.

“Perhaps I am the worst coach in Serie A, but I always want to win, even playing in the garden with my son,” Gattuso told Rai Sport.

“I want my lads to prove that what our victory tonight was not bit of a fluke, then we’ll take it one game at a time.

“Now there are two difficult games coming up in Serie A and we need points to climb the table.

Read also - Newcastle's legend Alan Shearer Speaks up for Spur's Striker - Kane.

AC Milan currently sit 11th in the Serie A table, 21 points behind leaders Napoli, with games against Fiorentina and Crotone set to come in the next seven days.

“I didn’t see much difference between this performance and the defeat to Atalanta. Some might call me crazy for saying that. We had the game with Verona in hand too until we conceded the first goal like dummies.

“This is a team that does well until it runs into the first hurdle and today we overcame the hurdles.”

AC Milan is currently 11th in Serie A following just one win in six matches. Congrats to them.

That moment you win a match out of SIX MATCHES - GIFs

West Ham finally admits interest in Arsenal and Everton linked ace, Steve N'zonzi.

David Moyes - Getty

West Ham boss David Moyes has admitted his interest in signing Sevilla star Steve N'zonzi

N'Zonzi is supposed to leave La-liga out-fit this January and Moyes has shown interest in the midfielder.

Read also -  Newcastle's legend Alan Shearer Speaks up for Spur's Striker - Kane.

"I think he is somebody who will be of interest to us if he came on the market." Moyes stated.

"I'm not going to sat that about others, but he's not playing for some reasons at Sevilla. I speak quite regularly, we'd like to add him to the squard if he can and, in the postion we are in the table, we'll need him.

"But finding the right players and looking for them is a bit different. Sometimes the ones you might want are not available at that point.

"I think what changes if you fo for your target and you can't get him, what do you do? You'll have to look .

"Hopefully, we will have two or three in considerations." he ended.

Read also - United boss very Despirate to bid for Bordeaux forward Malcom.

Newcastle's legend Alan Shearer Speaks up for Spur's Striker - Kane.

Alan Shearer believes Kan can do better in biggest clubs like Real Madrid and FC Barcelona - Getty

Alan Shearer speaks up for Tottenham Hotspur's start striker Harry Kane as one that can earlier shine for football's biggest clubs like Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.

"That is some company to be in but, believe me, he could score goals for Barcelona and Real Madrid as well" Shearer said.

He also added that Kane has toppled over Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in goals for competitions in 2017, for clubs and country, aside from breaking his 22-year-old record in the Premier League.

Read also - United boss Despirate to bid for Bordeaux forward Malcom.

Surely, Harry is England's next big thing and can shine with care if he desires to join the biggest clubs of Madrid and Barca.

Harry Kane - Getty

Kane, nicknamed Hurricane by Spur's fans, scored an excellent hat-trick on Boxing-day thereby taking his league goal to 59 in 2017

Sun reported that; "Not only has he many calendar year record in the Premier League, but with his second successive hat-trick, he eclipsed Lionel Messi and Ronaldo.

Read also - See How Neymar's Departure From Barcelona Benefited Messi.

Concerning Tottenham's current position in the Premier League, Newcastle goal scorer also added that Kane's transfer is yet improbable as spurs will not want to move into the new stadium without their supernatural star.

United boss Despirate to bid for Bordeaux forward Malcom.

Man United are preparing a £30million bid for Bordeaux forward Malcom - Getty

Manchester United have opened talks with Bordeaux to sign 20-year-old prodigy Malcom.
The United boss is eager to bring the Brazilian to the Premier League has ordered his club to open talks with Bordeaux because he views Malcom as one of the best young prospects in Europe. 

Read also - Liverpool Star Salah Finally Reveals His Ambition.

The French club want around £50m ($67m) for the youngster but United are prepared to offer a fee in the range of £33m ($44m).

Mourinho wants Malcom to arrive in the summer, but is fearful Ed Woodward will take a similar stance in the transfer pursuit as the United vice-chairman did with Ivan Perisic.

Malcom joined Bordeaux from Corinthians last year and has scored seven goals in 18 Ligue 1 games this season. According to Daily Mail, talks are already in place to sign the youngster and loan him back to Bordeaux for the rest of the season.

Read also - Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho plots a £90m swoop for star Eden Hazard

Jose Mourinho lining-up about £30million swoop for Brazilian star Malcom and is desperate to complete deal in January window.

Mourinho would like an agreement sooner rather than later - Getty

Meanwhile, Bordeaux have already insisted Malcom is going nowhere in January, but United are ready to make an opening bid of £40m believing a deal can be agreed in the coming month.

United are happy to allow Malcom to remain at Bordeaux for the remainder of the season, but Mourinho would like an agreement sooner rather than later.

Arsenal are another side sniffing around the Brazilian and United will need to act quickly to avoid a bidding war erupting.

Liverpool Star Salah Reveals His Ambition.

Mohamed Salah - Getty Images

The Egypt international who joined Liverpool from Roma has been a revelation for the Reds after joining in the summer. He has scored 15 goals and has topped the Premier League scoring charts alongside Harry Kane at Christmas.

In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports, Salah talks us through his top experience at Liverpool, assesses his start to life at Anfield, and discusses his ambitions for 2018...

"At the beginning when I signed for Liverpool it was a bit different to Rome.

"From the first day I knew what I wanted to do and I scored goals in the pre-season so I had a good start.

"I love the team. In the end we play for the team.

Read also - How Neymar's Departure From Barcelona Benefited Messi.

He further expressed that he expects to score so many goals.

"Honestly, yes. I always say nothing is by luck. You work, you expect more and you will get what you deserve.

M. Salah also spoke about his future with the team as he further explained his ambition in 2018.

"I am always saying I want to win titles here. I came here to win titles. To win something for the club, for us, for the fans. I would love to win something here. We are working hard every day to win something and I am sure we will this year."

Read also -John Terry Compares His Former Managers Conte and Mourinho

How Neymar's Departure From Barcelona Benefited Messi.

John Terry Compares His Former Managers Conte and Mourinho

Terry John with Mourinho - Getty Images

Blues legend John Terry who was privileged to play under both Antonio Conte than his predecessor Jose Mourinho and he has admitted that life was tougher at Chelsea under Conte than Mourinho,

John Terry who had won Premier League titles with both bosses joined Aston Villa last summer on a free transfer and now has revealed why Antonio Conte is "tougher" than Jose Mourinho.

Terry said on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football: “Yes Conte’s training is very tough."

Read also -  Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho plots a £90m swoop for star Eden Hazard

Terry added it was indeed more taxing than Mourinho's training sessions. 

“Tactically a little bit more, but I think you can see, when you’re a player, working 45 minutes to an hour every day on your tactics and you see that benefit at the weekend, you don’t mind doing it.

"He's got a real good balance and he makes it enjoyable week in, week out."

John Terry reveals why Conte was tougher than Mourinho - Getty

Terry added: “He was the best manager, and the best coach as well. He did everything. 

Read also - See Reasons Why PSG Needs To Sign a New Midfielder

“He had his eyes on everyone and when he speaks no one messes about or plays with a ball. You listen to him, he was the boss.

“I think they see him as a long-term manager. having worked with him, the way he dealt with me and other players, I think he’s first class

Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho plots a £90m swoop for star Eden Hazard

Eden Hazard during Chelsea vs Manchester United clash - Getty

JOSE MOURINHO is plotting a raid on his former club to bring Chelsea star Eden Hazard to Man United.

The Belgian star Eden Hazard could be on his way to Manchester United

The 26-year-old has reportedly turned down a fresh four-year deal at Stamford Bridge worth £300,000-a-week which has caught the attention of some of Europe’s biggest clubs.

Read also - See Reasons Why PSG Needs To Sign a New Midfielder

According to The Sun, Mourinho is dogged for a reunion with the man that helped him to his third Premier League title in 2015.

United are ready to spend up to £90m on Hazard, which would set a new British record.

Read also - Wenger Believes That Ozil Will Remain At The Emirates

Currently Manchester United is second in the table, being 11 points behind their neighbours leaving Mourinho desperate for reinforcements in order to keep up with fierce rivals Manchester City.

Meanwhile, PSG has been a strong admirer of the Chelsea star, and has made him the number one target next summer by the Real's boss.

See Reasons Why PSG Needs To Sign a New Midfielder

Unai Emery has suggested Paris Saint-Germain could be in the market for a defensive midfielder in the January transfer window, hoping to add an experienced back-up up for Thiago Motta.

Unai Emery in a press conference - Getty

Paris Saint-Germain really surprised the world of football after the signing of Brazilian superstar Neymar from Barcelona for 222 million euros ($261 million).

Read also - Wenger Believes That Ozil Will Remain At The Emirates

The Big-spending Paris Saint-Germain also had set up record of 180 million euros deal for teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe, unfortunately the impressive riches of their forward line are not yet reflected in their midfield.

Unai Emery said during a press conference on Monday: "Thiago Motta is a sentry for us and when he’s out we don’t really have a replacement,”


Read also - VAR to be introduced in Ligue 1 next season

Regular holding player Thiago Motta has missed much of the last six weeks with a knee injury, forcing Emery into more makeshift solutions for the position.

Who will be PSG's next signing?

Wenger Believes That Ozil Will Remain At The Emirates

The Gunners boss emphasized his certainty that Mesut Ozil is happy to stay at the club would be to remain at the Emirates, despite failing to sign a new contract.

Speculation regarding his potential exit has risen continuously due to the Germany international's current deal at the Emirates is due to expire at the end of the season and he yet to sign fresh terms with the Gunners.

Read also - "Players perform better when contracts are expiring" - Wenger

Reports claims that Manchester United have been linked with the 29-year-old, with manager Jose Mourinho having worked with Ozil while he was at Real Madrid

Ozil - Getty

When Wenger was asked if there is a need to hold further contract discussions, he said; “Let us do that and let’s not talk about it.”

He said when quizzed on whether Ozil would be a bigger miss than Sanchez: “I wouldn’t like to compare." according to Goal.com

Unfortunately for Arsenal, several other top team players are linked with a move including Alexis Sanchez.

"Players perform when contracts are expiring" - Wenger

 Arsene Wenger has noted that Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil’s contract situations are not necessarily a negative thing for the club.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes that footballers are more likely to perform at their very best when their futures are undecided.

Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil - Getty

Currently at the Emirates Stadium, Sanchez and Ozil have entered their final six months of their deals leaving the club in danger of losing them both.

Read also -  VAR to be introduced in Ligue 1 next season

The Gunners are in danger of losing their two stars players before the end of the season, with both Sanchez and Ozil entering the final six months of their deals at the Emirates Stadium.

Wenger who feels that players perform when contracts are expiring said;
 

"When you pick a team you do not necessarily look how long a contract is,"

"The shorter the contract is, the more hungry the players are usually. The hunger index drops with the length of the contract."

VAR to be introduced in Ligue 1 next season

Video Assistant Referee - Daily Post

The President of Giungamp Bertrand Desplat after Thursday's general meeting of the French football league (LFP), has announced that video technology will be introduced in Ligue 1 next season.

Read also - Reasons Why Cristiano Ronaldo Is Not The Best Player In History

The VAR(Video Assistant Referee) has been used in Serie A and the Bundesliga since the start of this season, and will be introduced to Spain's La Liga next season.

CHRISTOF STACHE / AFP / Getty

L'Equipe reported that the Video will be reviewable in the case of goals, penalty calls, straight red cards and mistaken identity for bookings or dismissals.
 "I think it's a good initiative; all the club presidents want it, as do the referees and other observers."

"We need to do what the most developed countries are doing. Video is necessary for some incidents," said Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas.

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) need to endorse the use of this technology before the LFP can implement the video assistant referee system permanently.

Read also - See how Man Utd enabled Cristiano Ronaldo to win his fifth Ballon d’Or

Reasons Why Cristiano Ronaldo Is Not The Best Player In History

See how Man Utd enabled Cristiano Ronaldo to win his fifth Ballon d’Or

The Real Madrid star has beaten Lionel Messi to win his fifth Ballon d’Or award on Thursday night in Paris after winning the La Liga title and Champions League last season.

Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi and Neymar to win his fifth Ballon d’Or award - Getty

He has pointed out Manchester United as helping him win his fifth Ballon d’Or award.
 
Read also - Chelsea must keep Eden Hazard with a new contract as soon as possible, says Michael Essien

The Portuguese attacker had casted his mind back to where his career really kicked into gear at Old Trafford.

C. Ronaldo recall his days at Old Trafford - Getty

Read also - See what Pogba said about the Manchester Derby.

Before Ronaldo claimed his first Golden Ball 2008, he had already won three Premier League titles and a Champions League while at United.

"I was different from the other kids,” Ronaldo said, "But when I noticed it was really good, I was in (Manchester) United."

The 32-year-old believes that the momentous occasion is still fresh in his mind and all started at his days at Old Trafford. He espressed his gratitude to the Red Devils for helping springboard a fantastic career at the Bernabeu.

Read also - Lionel Messi explains why he cannot start every game every season.

Chelsea must keep Eden Hazard with a new contract as soon as possible, says Michael Essien

But Hazard in no rush to sign new Chelsea deal amid Real Madrid interest. - Getty

Michael Essien has adviceed Chelsea to retain Eden Hazard with a new contract as soon as possible.

"At the moment he is the most important player [at Chelsea]," he told Goal. "When you have Hazard, he can always do something.

The Belgian's current £200,000-a-week deal is set to expire in 2020 and the Blues are keen to hand Hazard, who has scored eight goals in his last 11 games, around £300,000 a week to make him the highest-paid player in the club's history.

Read also - See what Pogba said about the Manchester Derby.

But Hazard in no rush to sign new Chelsea deal amid Real Madrid interest.

"He can always create something to do something with the ball. He makes goals for himself or others. He has that magic touch.

"I think that Chelsea need to renew his contract. You don't want your best players to leave and we need him at the club.

He makes goals for himself or others. He has that magic touch. - Hazard

"I think he is only motivated about playing football, he just enjoys playing football. It would take a lot of money to replace him [at Chelsea] but I hope that they can tie him down for a long time."

Read also -  Lionel Messi finally explains why he cannot start every game every season.

During Thursday's Ballon d'Or voting, Hazard was voted the 19th best player in football behind N'Golo Kante and Premier League rivals Kevin De Bruyne and Harry Kane.

Essien feels the Belgian could win the prize if he succumbs to Real Madrid's interest.

"He could go to Real Madrid to win the Balon d'Or easier. When we talk about Eden, he is such a good player.

"He's very quick, very good on the ball. He's very strong, he may be little but he is strong, trust me! It is hard to get the ball off him.

"He's such a good player and we're happy to have him at Chelsea but I'd understand why Madrid would be looking at him. He is proving it week in, week out."

See what Pogba said about the Manchester Derby.

Manchester United star Paul Pogba got a red card last Saturday during the match United played with a 3-2 win against Arsenal. This further led to his ban and the French International will miss the Sunday's Manchester Derby.

He has only returned to the United after a two-month injury lay off and was almost in his best form before this incident.

Paul Pogba faces ban; "How will Man United face Man City?"

The 24-year-old his frustration on how the awaited game will elude him that Sunday. Notwithstanding, Pogba held hopes that United will defeat Man City at Old Trafford;

"I have complete trust in the team. Even if I am not there, he continued "I will be there watching the game, giving positive energy and hopefully, we're going to win."

Aside being disappointed, Pogba took to explaining the true nature of the he gave on Arsenal's Hector Bellerin.

He confirmed thr incident to be an accident in which he intend that Bellerin would go in that particular direction.

"I would never tackle him like this. Unfortunately, I thought he would put his feet in and he was in a position that was a disadvantage to me, so i did it"

"It looks very bad, but the intention wasn't like that. They had the decision, the referee got the red card and that's football." the player finalized.

Pogba afterwards played in the Tuesday Champions League against CKSA Moscow. It was full 90mins rally and it recorded a 2-1 win in which Lukaku and Marcus scored.

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Lionel Messi explains why he cannot start every game every season.

 Argentina star Lionel Messi has disclosed the reason why he cannot start every game. He believes that his body cannot handle playing in every match.

Messi now at the age of 30, feels that the non-stop football is beginning to catch up with him. - Getty

During an interview with TYC Sports, he said " I know that the season is long and that there are times that are harder than others. Time is passing by and now my body pays the price for playing in so many matches"

I discovered that sometimes, not playing is for the best.

Three times this season has he been dropped by boss Ernesto Valverde and and started the club’s last two Champions League games on the bench.

Read more - Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi to win 2017 Ballon d'Or award.

He is expected to start from the off against Villarreal on Sunday.

Ronaldo Sets Amazing Goal Record in Champions League.

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly set a record of being the first score in every Champions League group-stage matches on Wednesday after netting a goal on the 12th minute of Real Madrid clash with Borussia Dortmund.

irst player to score in all six Champions League group-stage matches in a season

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Cristiano Ronaldo - Getty Images

Read also - Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi to win 2017 Ballon d'Or award.

He was able to set this record after he received the ball on the edge of the box, looked up and curled a magnificent effort into the top corner, giving Roman Burki no chance.

Read also - Pep denies Man City Offering Messi Huge Signing-on fee

The 32-year-old now joins Lionel Messi on 60 Champions League goals total. He was already the top scorer in this year’s Champions League campaign with eight goals followed by Harry Kane, but he has extended his lead further thanks to his exploits on Wednesday.

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Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in all six Champions League group-stage matches in a season on Wednesday with a first-half strike for Real Madrid against Borussia Dortmund.

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Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in all six Champions League group-stage matches in a season on Wednesday with a first-half strike for Real Madrid against Borussia Dortmund.

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Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in all six Champions League group-stage matches in a season on Wednesday with a first-half strike for Real Madrid against Borussia Dortmund.

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Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in all six Champions League group-stage matches in a season on Wednesday with a first-half strike for Real Madrid against Borussia Dortmund.

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Soccer Perdictions For today 07/12/2017

Here are the soccer predictions for today.

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Time	Country - League	Match	Tip
16:10	Qatar - Stars League	Al Ahli Doha - Al Rayyan	Away
19:00	International Clubs - UEFA Europa League	Fastav Zlin - Lokomotiv Moscow	Under 2.5
19:00	International Clubs - UEFA Europa League	Villarreal - Maccabi Tel Aviv	Over 2.5
19:00	International Clubs - UEFA Europa League	Slavia Prague - FC Astana	Under 2.5
19:00	International Clubs - UEFA Europa League	Rijeka - Milan	X2

Read also - Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi to win 2017 Ballon d'Or award.

Goodluck.

Pep denies Man City Offering Messi Huge Signing-on fee

Claims had it that Lionel Messi turned down an offer to join Manchester City before he signs a new deal at Barcelona.

According to a TV documentary aired in Spain on August, Messi met with Etihad boss Pep Guardiola last summer to explore the possibility of moving to the Premier League but currently, Pep has denied that Man City was ready to offer an extraordinary signing-on fee to lure him away from Barcelona.

Read also - Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi to win 2017 Ballon d'Or award.

Already, Messi signed an extension at the Camp Nou on November 25 as he had always intended to do, which is much to the relief of a lot of Barcelona supporters.

 Messi has signed a contract one week ago. This was never going to happen; Messi started his career there and he's going to finish it there. If he wanted to leave he wouldn't have signed the contract.

Had he not signed fresh terms, clubs outside of La Liga would have been able to approach Messi with a deal from January with a view to a free transfer in the summer.

Read also - Ghanaian goalkeeper Fatau Dauda abandons Enyimba 
                 Paul Pogba faces ban; "How will Man United face Man City?"

While the biggest names in world football will always prompt discussion, transfer rumours about Messi can be shelved for now, as he's going to be a Barca player for a long time yet. 

Photo by Getty 

Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi to win 2017 Ballon d'Or award.

Cristiano Ronaldo is all set to take home with him the 2017 Ballon d'Or award haven beaten Lionel Messi.

According to latest reports from The Sun, Cristiano Ronaldo has beaten Lionel Messi to the 2017 Ballon d'Or award which is scheduled to be held on Thursday.

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Reports also stated that the Portuguese superstar will be receiving the award by French legend David Ginola on top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

As has been the case since 2009, this year's Ballon d'Or award also had the duo of Ronaldo and Messi as favourites to claim the top prize. Undoubtedly Ronaldo and Messi are the two greatest players of this generation but it now seems that Ronaldo will be bagging his 5th Ballon d'Or award.

Read also - Paul Pogba faces ban; "How will Man United face Man City?"

Since 2009, Messi has claimed 5 Ballon d'Or awards with Cristiano Ronaldo claiming only 4 and will be confirmed as the winner of the 2017 Ballon d'Or award on Thursday.

Messi have obviously performed better this season, but Ronaldo has shown his capacity when it is very necessary. For his performances in the latter stages of La Liga and the Champions League, Ronaldo definitely deserves to win the 2017 Ballon d'Or award.

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Rumors: Emenalo says; "Conte might beleaving Chelsea soon"

Former Chelsea technical director, Michael Emenalo, has debunked rumours that Antonio Conte’s time in West London is coming to an end following speculations linking him with an exit.

 
Read also;  Paul Pogba faces ban; "How will Man United face Man City?"

Emenalo left the Blues last month after 10 years at the club during tensions between Conte and the Chelsea hierarchy over transfers.

Emenalo told talkSPORT saying;

Chelsea are very good at finding some very good people to manage or coach that club. I think they have one of the best three coaches in the world which is in Antonio Conte.

He further said;

I think that he enjoys a lot of respect at the senior level, the board level and the ownership level of the club, so there should be no worries at all.

It is true that I have a very good personal relationship with him, I love his work, I love his passion, I love his ideas. I think he’ll be just fine.

He is surrounded by a lot of competent assistants, those he brought with him and those who were already at the club, and their recent results just show they will keep going on stronger and stronger,

Michael Emenalo is currently the sporting director at Monaco.

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Ghanaian goalkeeper Fatau Dauda abandons Enyimba

 Ghanaian goalkeeper Fatau Dauda has been reported not to be extending his expired contract with Nigerian giants Enyimba.

Dauda has now returned home eyeing his next career move with a club in the Ghana Premier League most likely to sign him.

The Black Stars shot-stopper will move as a free agent with several clubs in the Ghanaian top-flight seeking players to boost their squads ahead of the start of the new season.

Enyimba have gotten Ikechukwu Ezenwa as a direct replacement for Dauda.

FC Ifeanyiubah former goalkeeper, Ezenwa was a free agent after his contract with FC Ifeanyiubah ended this past season and is expected to join the People’s Elephants in Kano for the Ahlan Pre-Season Tournament, which starts tomorrow.

Ezenwa has previously featured for Sharks, Sunshine Stars and Ocean Boys.

Paul Pogba faces ban; "How will Man United face Man City?"

Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher has looked at how Manchester United would battle their rivals Manchester City without the influential midfielder.

 
 Paul Pogba will miss Sunday's Manchester derby after Manchester United decided not to appeal his three-game ban for his red card at Arsenal

Pogba was dismissed in the 74th minute of Saturday's 3-1 victory for his challenge on Gunners defender Hector Bellerin.

Pogba netted two of United's three goals against the Emirates but he will now have to sit out Sunday's clash at Old Trafford as United look to cut City's eight-point gap at the top of the Premier League.

Mourinho said to the media on Monday: "Since he came back from injury, he has been phenomenal."

"Pogba makes a big, big difference. So when they went to Anfield, they couldn't connect the deep defence to the midfield and into attack. He connects that, he links it, with those runs forward and his composure on the ball.

"You think about Pogba, he would beat De Bruyne and Silva with the ball at his feet and break that line. Once you break that line you're onto the weakness, you're onto those two centre-backs with Lukaku and Martial.

"City is a big game to not have Pogba. The person who can break the line is gone, but Jose Mourinho will be looking at how he can do it differently," Gary Neville said.

"I'm disappointed he's not playing on Sunday because I would have loved to have seen how Jose would have used him, considering what he would have been up against in De Bruyne and Silva," Carragher said.