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[ad_1] Bruno Fernandes has been grilled by the media about Portugal teammate Cristiano Ronaldo’s hasty departure from Manchester United. Ronaldo mutually agreed to terminate his contract with United after an explosive interview with Piers Morgan saw the 37-year-old criticise the club’s owners, players and manager among many other things. United responded by exploring all legal avenues open to them, but reached an agreement with Ronaldo late on Tuesday to terminate his employment. The bombshell interview with Ronaldo had led to what many felt was a frosty greeting from Fernandes upon arriving at the World Cup with Portugal, although that was simply put down to aRead More →

[ad_1] Luka Modric set a new international feat during Croatia’s World Cup clash with Morocco in Wednesday’s early kick off. Modric has won all there is to win at club level with Real Madrid, scooping five Champions League trophies alongside three La Liga titles, and has previously impressed on the international stage. His performances at the 2018 World Cup dragged Croatia to the final, and though they were beaten 4-2 by France in the final in Moscow, Modric was still rewarded with the grandest prize of them all that year. He became the first player not called Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo to win theRead More →

[ad_1] If you don’t buy a ticket, you don’t win the raffle. If you don’t shoot you don’t score. If you don’t bid for one of the best players in the history of football, he doesn’t join your club. That appears to be the mindset of non-league outfit AFC Crewe, who have made the rather ambitious decision to attempt to sign Cristiano Ronaldo after the player’s contract with Manchester United was terminated by mutual consent with immediate effect on Tuesday. AFC Crewe, of the 14th tier Crewe and District League Premier Division, have offered the Portuguese star wages of £35-per-week. Perhaps even more boldly it’sRead More →

[ad_1] It’s time for day four of the 2022 World Cup, and we have some big-hitters ready to take to the international stage today. We kick off with 2018 runners-up Croatia facing Morocco as Zlatko Dalic’s golden generation go in search of tournament glory one last time. Later on, Germany take on Japan looking to make amends after a disappointing couple of international tournaments, while Spain go toe-to-toe with Costa Rica. Wednesday’s action wraps up with Canada, making their first World Cup appearance since 1986, facing off against Belgium. World Cup fever / Lars Baron/GettyImages Preview The only way for Croatia to better their lastRead More →

[ad_1] England could be set for a World Cup blow with Harry Kane requiring a scan on an ankle injury. Kane took a heavy blow to the ankle in the 6-2 thrashing of Iran before being replaced by Callum Wilson in the second half. It is not yet known whether the injury will keep him out of the Three Lions’ second group game against USA on Friday, although we understand he is a major doubt. After their World Cup opener, England boss Gareth Southgate initially played down fears over an injury to Kane, saying: “I think Harry’s fine. “It looked like a bad tackle butRead More →

[ad_1] Manchester United have issued a statement confirming that the club could be sold as the Glazers “consider all strategic alternatives.” The news will be welcomed by Man Utd fans who have questioned the current owners’ commitment to the growth of the club, leading to multiple protests in Old Trafford. There can be little doubt that the Red Devils have fallen behind their rivals in recent times and Cristiano Ronaldo, who was released on Tuesday, claimed he had seen no investment in infrastructure since he first left the club in 2009. That, though, looks like it could finally be about to change. “Manchester United plcRead More →

[ad_1] Olivier Giroud moved level with Thierry Henry on France’s all-time scorers list after he scored twice in France’s win against Australia. The 36-year-old grabbed his 50th and 51st goals for Les Bleus as they opened their 2022 World Cup group stage campaign with a comeback victory. Giroud tapped in France’s second of the evening after Adrien Rabiot stole the ball off of Nathaniel Atkinson and squared for the Milan striker. After missing a stunning overhead kick in the second half, Giroud levelled Henry’s record with a trademark header from a Kylian Mbappe cross. Giroud’s record-tying brace came on his 115th appearance for France, nowRead More →

[ad_1] The Glazer family could look to sell Manchester United as they consider welcoming outsider investment. United fans have never warmed to the Glazers ever since they took control of the club back in 2005. 17 years after said takeover, United supporters continue to protest against their ownership, but this chapter in the club’s history could be coming to an end. Sky News report that the Glazers will imminently announce plans to source outsider investment, and that a full sale of the club is an option to them. The Glazers are currently being advised by investment bankers and an official statement could be released soon.Read More →

[ad_1] Robert Lewandowski is still without a World Cup goal after he missed a penalty in Poland’s goalless draw with Mexico. The two teams went into the match boosted by Argentina’s shock defeat to Saudi Arabia earlier in the day, although neither could really find the quality to take full advantage. The best chances of the opening exchanges went to Mexico, with Alexis Vega spurning a big opportunity when he isolated Matty Cash at the back post and out-jumped him. However, he was only able to direct his header wide. It then became a low-quality affair that struggled to produce much goalmouth activity. It wasRead More →

[ad_1] Dear Australian national team, Here we are, the 2022 FIFA World Cup is upon us, and once again, Australian football will take its rightful seat at football’s most exclusive table.  Against all odds, Australia were able to tap into its Aussie DNA, evoke the Never Say Never attitude and play in a way that would make each of the late Johnny Warren and Les Murray proud, to qualify for this year’s showpiece event. I for one cannot wait until we kick off our campaign against France on 22 November.   I have been extremely privileged to witness many of this team’s iconic moments in ourRead More →