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Rio Ferdinand has always been full of praise for former Manchester United teammate Ruud van Nistelrooy, but he was forced to intervene when the Dutch striker got a bit too physical with a young Cristiano Ronaldo during a training session. Rio Ferdinand and Cristiano Ronaldo at Carrington in 2006. (Image: 2006 Manchester United) When Rio Ferdinand signed for Manchester United in July 2002, Ruud van Nistelrooy had already been at Old Trafford for a year. The Dutch striker had thrived in his debut campaign under Sir Alex Ferguson, but the Reds ultimately lost out on the Premier League title to Arsenal.…

Karim Benzema scored a seven minute hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashed Valladolid 6-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu. The first half treble meant he became the first player in the club’s history to score over 20 goals in 11 seasons. Club legends Raul and Alfredo di Stefano both managed it in 10 seasons now the 35-year-old is in a league of his own. Benzema’s goals on 29, 32 and 36 minutes mean he will take most of the plaudits but Rodrygo Goes was man of the match and Ancelotti positioning him behind Benzema in the line of three behind the striker…

After round 28, Arsenal topped the table with 69 points, creating an 8-point gap compared to Man City. Man City celebrate a 3 – 1 victory over Arsenal in the first leg. Photo: ITN. The chance to win the Premier League this season has tilted in favor of Arsenal, but the London Gunners still need to overcome a “red fire” April, including a battle on the field of rivals chasing Man City. So, the possibility of Arsenal falling before the finish line can still happen. The flag is in hand The last English Premier League title won by Arsenal was from the…

4-3-3 has been the go-to formation for many Real Madrid managers in recent years, and Carlo Ancelotti has been no different. The system has been used by the Italian for the vast majority of his second spell at the club. However, against Real Valladolid on Sunday, Ancelotti looks to be using a different tactic, with Diario AS reporting that Real Madrid will line up in a 4-2-3-1. Rodrygo, Marco Asensio, Vinicius Jr and Karim Benzema will be the front four, with the latter three in their usual positions, while Rodrygo is expected to operate as a number 10, just behind Benzema. Ancelotti…

The subject of Carlo Ancelotti’s future at Real Madrid is currently very popular. Los Blancos are currently 12 points behind Barcelona in the race for the La Liga championship as a result of their loss in the El Clasico prior to the international break. The Italian previously stated that he would retire after leaving Real Madrid. Ancelotti now seems to be reconsidering his position after speaking at his pre-game press conference ahead of Sunday’s game against Real Valladolid. “No (I don’t plan to retire). Let’s see.” Ancelotti could take over at Brazil if he decides to leave Real Madrid this…

Vinicius Junior has paid a special tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo with the striker featuring alongside LeBron James, Pele and more on his ‘icons wall’. WHAT HAPPENED? Vinicius Junior has paid homage to some of the most iconic sportsmen of all time on his ‘icons wall’ in his home gym. The mural, painted by Spanish artist Rene Makela, features Brazilian icons Pele and Ronaldo Nazario, while Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo takes centre stage alongside legendary basketball player LeBron James. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Vini Jr joined Real Madrid the season Cristiano Ronaldo left and the two never got to play alongside each other.…

Vinicius Junior has added a painting of Cristiano Ronaldo to the wall of his home gym in the Spanish capital after a joking request from the former Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior and Cristiano Ronaldo met in January ahead of a friendly in Saudi Arabia Vinicius Junior has added an image of Cristiano Ronaldo to his home gym after the Portuguese superstar cheekily criticised his absence from the ‘wall of legends’. The Brazil international has a painted wall of superstar sporting figures including Ronaldo Nazario, Pele, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant at the gym of his home in Madrid. He…

Man United are starting an eight-player clearout by letting Axel Tuanzebe go permanently, sources have told Football Insider. The 25-year-old defender, currently on loan at Stoke City, is starting to look for a new club as United prepare to clear the decks this summer and free up funds for new arrivals. Erik ten Hag has told Tuanzebe he is free to find a new club with his United contract ending in June. The club have the option to extend it by 12 months but are not expected to do so. Football Insider revealed last month (18 March) that the defender’s contract has a…

Al-Nassr presented a special cake to star player Cristiano Ronaldo after he broke the record for most international appearances. WHAT HAPPENED? The 38-year-old surpassed Kuwait’s Bader Al-Mutawa’s tally of 196 international appearances when Portugal faced Liechtenstein in their opening match of the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign. To mark the feat, Al Nassr arranged a special cake in honour of Ronaldo. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Portugal began their qualifying campaign with a bang scoring 10 goals in two matches against Liechtenstein and Luxembourg respectively. Ronaldo netted a brace in each of the matches. to move him onto 122 international goals in 198 games. As for his career so…

Dani Ceballos is one of seven Real Madrid players who is set to become a free agent in the summer as his contract expires at the end of the season. The 26-year-old has grown in prominence at the Santiago Bernabeu in the second half of the season and has insisted that he wishes to continue at the club beyond the current campaign. However, he is yet to be contacted by the club with an offer to renew him. Now, though, Tomas Gonzalez-Martin is reporting that Real Madrid do indeed want to keep hold of Ceballos beyond the summer and are planning to offer…

For several years, Real Madrid experienced huge success with Casemiro, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos in midfield — the trio who came to be known as ‘CMK’ in the Spanish press. That combination helped Madrid win three Champions League titles in a row from 2016-2018 and four in five years, as well as last year’s triumph. Throughout that time, Casemiro, Modric and Kroos were some of the first names on the team sheet for Real, giving them the balance they needed between defence and attack. But the CMK era came to an end last summer when Casemiro left for Manchester United in a deal worth up to £70million ($86.2m) — a…

Cristiano Ronaldo was back in Madrid this week as the city’s fans made their affection for him clear after nearly a decade of success at Real Madrid, where he left in 2018 Cristiano Ronaldo has been swamped by fans in Madrid, where he enjoys legendary status after his time in the Spanish capital. The Portuguese star was in the city driving his Bugatti Centodiece – of which there are only ten in the entire world and are worth £6.9m. Ronaldo was the seventh to receive one, but couldn’t unleash the vehicle’s power as he was mobbed by supporters whilst driving it…

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes says he is excited to watch Alejandro Garnacho play and compares him to Cristiano Ronaldo. Alejandro Garnacho has struck four goals and provided four assists in his first full season as a Manchester United player, with only four Premier League starts so far. The Argentine forward is currently out with an ankle injury, but could make his return before the end of the season. Scholes has explained in an interview with Webby & O’Neill that he regards Garnacho as a superstar in the making. Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty ImagesScholes excited by Garnacho Scholes has explained that Garnacho reminds…

Before standing on the top of glory, C.Ronaldo also experienced difficult days. And here are 10 little known things about the life of this Portuguese superstar. 1. “Bad game” Ronaldo Ronaldo was once expelled from school for daring to throw a chair at a teacher because this person imitated his Madeira accent. Unknowingly that is the reason why Maria Dolores decided to let her son focus on his football career. 2. Almost a Liverpool man Before Man Utd brought the young Portuguese talent to Old Trafford from Sporting Lisbon, Liverpool soon had the opportunity to approach Ronaldo. Liverpool manager at that time, Gerard Houllier attended a…

Manchester United are still in the race for two more honours after reaching the FA Cup semifinal and the Europa League quarterfinal. The Red Devils will also be trying to maintain their top-four status in the Premier League so as to guarantee qualification for the Champions League next season. However, Erik ten Hag could be forced to be without one his rising stars during the crucial month of May after the latest development surrounding the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Argentina named hosts for U-20 WC Indonesia were supposed to host the tournament but due to geopolitical problems with Israel, the governing body…

Cristiano Ronaldo was back in Madrid this week as the city’s fans made their affection for him clear after nearly a decade of success at Real Madrid, where he left in 2018 Cristiano Ronaldo has been swamped by fans in Madrid, where he enjoys legendary status after his time in the Spanish capital. The Portuguese star was in the city driving his Bugatti Centodiece – of which there are only ten in the entire world and are worth £6.9m. Ronaldo was the seventh to receive one, but couldn’t unleash the vehicle’s power as he was mobbed by supporters whilst driving it…

Ronaldo has revealed many stories about his life including the fact that he was expelled from school for throwing a chair at a teacher.Cristiano Ronaldo Dos Santos Aveiro, the Portuguese superstar, is known worldwide as the most expensive player in history when he moved from MU to Real Madrid for £80 million. Born into an ordinary family, with his mother a chef and father a gardener, the boy Ronaldo soon proved his “special” compared to his peers. He said: “I was quite normal at school, but I wasn’t particularly close to anyone. Not hate but I don’t like school very much. I was…

(PLO)- Former Sporting CP strategist Manuel Jose bluntly criticized Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo for knowing only his fame and money. Ronaldo saw his own influence in the Portuguese national team diminish during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The head coach of the European Selecao at the time, Fernando Santos, notably did not hesitate to let the striker sit in the team’s knockout matches. (PLO)- Lionel Messi had a hat trick against the opponent who beat Vietnam 5-4 in the penalty shootout, Curacao. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has now been reintroduced to the starting lineup by new coach Roberto…

Harry Maguire’s skill in possession is appreciated by Manchester United’s coaching staff, but they have serious concerns about other facets of his performance. According to Rob Dawson of ESPN, after a successful international break with England, Maguire still has a difficult road ahead of him to secure his future at Old Trafford. According to Dawson, Erik ten Hag is unlikely to change his favoured center-back pairing of Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane in the wake of Maguire’s performances for the Three Lions against Italy and Ukrɑine. The fact that Maguire felt the need to come out swinging and defend himself…

It’s a done deal. Sergio Ramos really left Real Madrid in summer of 2021, despite all the ʀᴜᴍᴏʀs. The club’s longest-serving player, who was brought in from Sevilla as a 19-year-old in 2015, is leaving for greener pastures after failing to reach a contract extension with the organization. During his 16 turbulent years at the Bernabeu, which were not without controversy, Ramos won 22 trophies. Sportsmail highlights Ramos’ best and worst moments while wearing a Real Madrid jersey as the Spaniard prepares for a new journey. The legendary 35-year-old defender won four Champions League titles, including three while serving as…

Real Madrid’s name has been brought up several times in recent weeks in relation with a possible transfer for Reece James. The Spanish powerhouses are aiming to strengthen their right-back depth, and it would appear that the star player from Chelsea might be one of the players they target in this quest. The other player they could be interested in is a man now playing for Manchester United. Even though Dani Carvajal has done an incredible job serving the club throughout the course of his career, the defender is getting close to the end of his playing days. This is…

Georgina Rodriguez always asks her children to stay away from all acts of violence for any reason. Georgina Rodriguez and Ronaldo Jr in signing a contract with the MU youth team in early 2022. Georgina Rodriguez and Ronaldo Jr in signing a contract with the MU youth team in early 2022. “They are often beaten at school but never hit back,” Georgina Rodriguez revealed. “One of my kids came home crying because they were beaten at school. They listened to me and didn’t fight back. I don’t want my child to get into a fight with other children. Teach your…

Manchester United could miss out on the Champions League next season even if they finish in the top four, it has been claimed. The Old Trafford club have been much improved under Erik ten Hag this term. United claimed the Carabao Cup earlier this term, their first major trophy in some seven years, while they remain in the latter stages of both the FA Cup and Europa League. Meanwhile, the club are sitting in third in the Premier League, though only three points clear of Newcastle United in fifth place. However, even if Ten Hag’s men were to cement their place in the top four, they…

Tottenham and Real Madrid legend Gareth Bale called time on his glittering playing career in January – just weeks after representing Wales at the World Cup in Qatar An emotional Gareth Bale paid tribute to Wales fans after saying a fond farewell ahead of their game against Latvia on Tuesday night. Former Wales captain Bale, 33, retired from professional football at the start of the year after leading his country at the World Cup in Qatar. He will be remembered as one of the greatest Welsh players of all time – thanks in part to his stunning international career. Bale made his first appearance in front of the Wales…