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Ronaldinho won the World Cup, Champions League and Ballon d’Or in his career. Ronaldinho, the smiling legend, received the MARCA Legend award — a distinction reserved for the greatest — from the media outlet’s director, Juan Ignacio Gallardo, on Thursday. The Brazilian answered a few questions and recalled when he introduced Lionel Messi to the late, great Kobe Bryant. Messi, 35, is coming off a FIFA World Cup championship victory with Argentina, and his first career goal for FC Barcelona was assisted by Ronaldinho himself. Ronaldinho, who became sort of a godfather figure for Messi in the sport — though the Brazilian prefers to call it a friendship — introduced…

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Kylian Mbappe is romantically involved with Stephanie Rose Bertram, Spanish outlet MARCA has reported. Rose Bertram, a 28-year-old Belgian model, has dated a PSG player before. She dated right-back Gregory van der Wiel for a while after getting acquainted with the Dutchman during his time in the capital between 2012 and 2016. According to reports, their relationship started when Rose was only 17. The couple initially lived in Paris but moved to Istanbul after Van der Wiel signed for Turkish club Fenerbahce in 2016. In 2018, Rose and Van der Wiel had a daughter, Naleya Rose…

PAUL POGBA has had his fleet of luxury supercars transferred from his Manchester home after leaving England for Turin. The Frenchman ditched Manchester United for Juventus earlier this summer, and is set to take his amazing multi-million pound collection of motors with him. Paul Pogba’s fleet of cars were removed from his Manchester home. Among the vehicles was his Ferrari 812 Superfast Removal workers cleared out Pogba’s pad The Frenchman adores his Ferrari Pogba, 29, hired Premier Removals to clear out his old pad in Hale, Greater Manchester. Under the watchful eye of the midfielder’s wife Zulay, workers emptied the property – most notably removing his…

Elizabeth Olsen’s lie detector test revealed what she really thinks about Chris Evans and Danielle Haim. Find out why she apologized to Danielle below! Elizabeth Olsen may have needed her superpowers to get through this polygraph test. On May 13, the WandaVision star sat in the hot seat while Vanity Fair subjected her to a real-life lie detector test. Though Elizabeth kept her answers mostly serious (and honest!), she did reveal some hilarious truths about what she really thinks about some of her Hollywood peers, including Danielle Haim and Chris Evans. The interviewer started the test by reminding the Marvel actress that she once mentioned being “intimidated” by Danielle—who she’s known since high school.…

In a 2020 interview, Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes admitted that he preferred his compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo over Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Lionel Messi. The Cristiano Ronaldo-Lionel Messi debate has been raging on for years now. While some believe that five-time Champions League-winning forward Ronaldo is the best of all time, others feel 2022 World Cup winner Messi is the Greatest of All Time (GOAT). In 2020, Manchester United ace Fernandes was asked to pick sides, and unsurprisingly, he joined the Portugal skipper’s camp. Speaking on Soccer Bible’s ‘The Dial Up’ podcast, Fernandes said: “You can like Messi more than…

The Glazer family, which own a controlling majority of Manchester United, are now seeking a full sale of the club as opposed to partial investment. The news will be welcomed by the vast majority of Red Devils, who have longed to see the Americans walk away from Old Trafford. Last November, the Glazers announced they were investigating “all strategic alternatives, including new investment in the club, a sale, or other transactions involving the company”. It was the first time they had publicly considered selling the club they took over in a controversial leveraged buyout Almost 20 years ago. Despite the…

The soccer star left Barcelona last week after 21 years with the club. What kind of watch do you wear for your first day at a new job? If you’re Lionel Messi, the answer is easy: a Rolex. The Argentinian soccer star was spotted wearing a gorgeous rose gold Yacht-Master as he arrived in Paris to sign with PSG on Tuesday afternoon. The sporty-yet-elegant timepiece was an appropriate choice for a player signing his first contract with a team other than the one he grew up playing for. Barcelona shocked the sports world last week when it announced that Messi would be leaving the club after 21…

Kylian Mbappe made it clear he has no plans to abandon Paris Saint-Germain this summer amid continued interest from Real Madrid. Mbappe snubbed Real Madrid last summer But first year in new contract filled with drama Still wants to stay at PSG WHAT HAPPENED? Mbappe gave a no-nonsense answer, committing to his current side when asked about whether he would think about leaving PSG. He wants to bring a Champions League trophy back to his home country. WHAT THEY SAID: “The next step? Winning the Champions League,” Mbappe told France 3. “I have already made a final, semi-final, quarter-final, round of 16 ……

Manchester United’s Carrington training ground was at the centre of disruption on Wednesday morning after a car rolled down a bank. Manchester United’s players were facing potential delays getting into the club’s Carrington training ground this morning following a huge response from the emergency services after a car rolled down a bank. The incident, which saw a silver vehicle become lodged on its side, prompted panic and was allegedly described as a “car hanging off a cliff” during a 999 call. Nonetheless, a series of emergency vehicles which included five police cars, four fire engines and one ambulance rushed to…

She was at a celeb-packed fashion event in Paris but Elizabeth Olsen managed to stand out for the wrong reasons on Saturday night. The Avengers: Age of Ultron actress was one of the star guests as Miu Miu kicked off Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week in style. But while the 26-year-old was looking chic in a black and white mini dress, Paris’ gusty weather played havoc with her ensemble. Owning it: Elizabeth Olsen oozed glamour in a vintage-style mini dress as she rocked up to the Miu Miu Cruise 2015/16 collection showcase in Paris before a sudden gust of wind…

Bidders for Manchester United are reportedly baffled by the Glazer family as they are still waiting for a response from the club’s American owners. Offers made for Man Utd Glazer family yet to respond Bidders puzzled by the silence WHAT HAPPENED? The future of Manchester United remains uncertain, with bids having been made for the club but the Glazer family yet to offer an update, according to The Independent. Sheikh Jassim’s Qatar-based group and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS have both made offers for the Red Devils but have been left bemused by the lack of communication from the Glazers. It’s hoped there may be…

The Man United boss would give a lot for Solskjaer’s away record of two seasons ago but he has already instilled something greater. Arsenal felt the full force of the Anfield atmosphere in Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool, as Manchester United had done a month earlier albeit with a different outcome. Even Roy Keane begrudgingly admitted after this weekend’s match that the ground is a fortress. “I don’t like saying it too much obviously having played for United but there is something bizarre,” he said. “The energy that’s in the stadium, obviously the history of the club, it is very, very difficult.”…

His father and agent Jorge met club president Laporta, preliminary talks begin. Dubai: Barcelona fans are hopeful that Lionel Messi will return to the Camp Nou this summer when his contract with Paris Saint Germain ends in June. During Barca’s recent match against Girona, they chanted the Argentinian’s name in the tenth minute. This followed a similar incident during the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Real Madrid. When asked about the supporters’ calls for Messi, coach Xavi said that the fans appreciate where the team is but that they are missing the title. He acknowledged that Messi generates…

Manchester City have had a bid of £34.5million rejected for Monaco starlet Kylian Mbappe, according to French newspaper L’Equipe. The 17-year-old became Monaco’s youngest-ever scorer last season when he found the net in added time as his side beat Troyes 3-1 in February, but has made just 14 appearances to date having also represented his country at this summer’s European Under 19 Championships. He started Monaco’s opening game of the Ligue 1 season against Guigamp on August 12, but was stretchered off after just 41 minutes and has not played since. Kylian Mbappe became Monaco’s youngest scorer when he struck against Troyes in…

Raphaël Xavier Varane (born 25 April 1993) is a professional football layer. He plays as a center-back for the National Team of France and also for the Premier League club Manchester United. Varane is considered one of the best defenders of the current generation. Raphael started his career in 2010 at the age of 17 with the French club Lens. He joined Real Madrid in 2011 and won 4 FIFA Club World Cups, 4 Champions Leagues, 3 La Liga titles, and 1 Copa del Rey. Varane earns a whopping $17 million annually with Man Utd and has an estimated net worth of around $70 million. The footballer is…

Elizabeth Olsen looked sensational as she graced one of the four covers of Variety’s The Power of Women Issue. The Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness star, 33, stunned in a dramatic white shirt dress with billowy sleeves and a wide belt, and discussed her Scarlet Witch character turning malevolent in the Sam Raimi-directed Marvel sequel. The actress revealed that she enjoyed the dark turn: ‘At least in my experience, it’s been hard as a woman to express rage. It’s one of the most amazing feelings, because it’s so specific: You can know exactly why you’re angry.’ She also added that the Scarlet Witch – a.k.a. Wanda Maximoff…

Manchester United meet Sevilla in the Europa League for the second time in three years and the Red Devils will be hoping to avoid the kind of dramatics that marred their last clash. The last time these two sides faced off Sevilla ran out 2-1 winners in a game that saw Bruno Fernandes and teammate Victor Lindelof engage in a particularly heated exchange of words on the pitch in full view of everyone. Erik ten Hag knows his players must avoid similar bust-ups to stand any chance of progression. Back then, United were under the reign of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and things got off to a perfect start when Fernandes stepped up to…

Palmeiras manager Abel Fereira told Erik ten Hag to “shut up” after the Manchester United manager complained about the effects of fixture congestion. Ten Hag blasted by Palmeiras manager Dutchman complained after Rashford injury Fereira says Brazilian schedule is far worse WHAT HAPPENED? After Marcus Rashford limped off clutching his groin in Manchester United’s weekend win over Everton, manager Ten Hag expressed his concern at losing his top scorer this season and claimed a worrying fixture schedule has played a part in the injury. The Dutchman’s comments angered Palmeiras manager Fereira, who has insisted that he has to deal with a far more…

USWNT superstar Alex Morgan had a scintillating start to 2023. US Soccer honored her to reach 200 caps with the national team. The San Diego Wave FC forward won the She Believes Cup. She scored one and assisted two goals in the tournament to help the USWNT win the championship. Morgan started the 2023 NWSL season on high. She has scored three goals in two games. Her goals helped Wave to win both their games. Wave is second on the table behind Portland Thorns on goal difference. ESPN once asked Morgan to have her say on the Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi debate where…

Lens defender Facundo Medina has fired a warning to Kylian Mbappe ahead of his side’s decisive Ligue 1 clash against PSG. Lens to face PSG this weekend Top two teams in Ligue 1 Medina ready to battle Mbappe WHAT HAPPENED? Lens defender Medina has issued a warning to PSG forward Mbappe ahead of their Ligue 1 clash this weekend, saying he will treat the forward harshly. The 23-year-old made the sensational claims while appearing in an interview on Son Aviones’ YouTube channel. WHAT THEY SAID: “If Messi gets past me next week, I’ll grab him with the shirt or hug him,” he began. “‘Give me…

Wayne Rooney’s son Kai Rooney has excited many Manchester United fans by mirroring one of his dad’s trademark moves. Manchester United fans are overflowing with excitement in Kai Rooney’s Instagram comments after noticing the 13-year-old mirroring his father’s trademark ball control. Wayne Rooney forged his name into history as one of United’s greatest-ever players, and Kai dreams of following in his footsteps in the club’s academy. Rooney spent 13 years at Old Trafford, lifting 16 trophies, including five Premier League titles and a Champions League. He scored 253 goals, overtaking Sir Bobby Charlton as the club’s record goalscorer, and is the Red…

Elizabeth Olsen said she did not experience panic attacks until she turned a certain age while living in New York. Elizabeth Olsen “didn’t understand” feelings of panic until she reached a certain age. The Marvel actress got candid about how she experienced panic attacks in New York at age 21, a feeling she said she wasn’t aware of as she was a very loud and confident kid growing up. “I remember I would get [panick attacks] on the hour every hour,” Olsen said in an interview with Variety published Oct. 3. “I used to live on 13th Street between 6th and 7th. I was crossing…

The attacker hobbled off in the second half of the win over the Toffees holding his groin and looking in some discomfort. Marcus Rashford has sent a message to Manchester United supporters vowing that he has a lot more to give the team after chalking up 350 first-team appearances on Saturday. The outing ended with concern after the 28-goal striker limped off with a groin problem late on in the 2-0 win over Everton. Minutes earlier, he had teed up Anthony Martial for United’s second goal of the game to take his overall goal contributions to 38 for the season. The extent…

Summer signing Christian Eriksen has revealed how a phone call with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag helped him decide to join the Red Devils. Eriksen impressing at Man Utd Joined on a free from Brentford Says Ten Hag helped him make move WHAT HAPPENED? Eriksen joined Manchester United on a free transfer from Brentford last summer and has gone on to enjoy a strong debut season at Old Trafford. The Denmark international has now opened up on why he opted to join the Red Devils after seeing his contract with the Bees expire. WHAT THEY SAID: “Well I ended up being…