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      Fans go mad for Neymar’s outrageous elastico nutmeg before being sent off and storming down tunnel for diving in PSG win

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      FANS went wild for a wonderful piece of Neymar trickery last night – before he was SENT-OFF for diving.The forward returned to club duty with Paris Saint-Germain 19 days after Brazil crashed out of the World Cup.
      Neymar found himself in the headlines on his PSG return last nightCredit: AP
      He produced this epic assist before later getting sent offCredit: Twitter @PSG

      And the 30-year-old certainly made his presence felt during the clash with Strasbourg.
      Neymar firstly had supporters in bits as he produced a brilliant elastico nutmeg that left Adrien Thomasson completely bamboozled.
      One fan commented: “Every match Neymar plays adds a new enemy to the group!”
      Another tweeted: “The king of samba back with another classic for us. Elastico nutmeg against Strasbourg. Neymar is a joke.”
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      While a fellow fan wrote: “The elastico nutmeg will end up in the history book of Neymar comps.”
      And another tweeted: “Neymar doing what he does the best. What a Nutmeg. Cheeky.”
      Neymar’s night suffered a miserable ending though when he was giving his marching orders on 63 minutes.
      He was first booked just past the hour-mark before he saw red for diving moments later.
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      With the scores level at 1-1 after Marquinhos had scored at both ends, Neymar tried to con referee Clement Turpin.
      But his attempt at trying to win a penalty went horribly wrong as he was penalised.
      Neymar got to the ball before the defender on the right side of the box before falling to the ground without major contact – leading to him being awarded a second yellow card for simulation.
      He had been looking to make a positive return to club football following his disappointing World Cup that was overshadowed by an ankle injury.
      But instead the forward was sent off for the FIFTH time in his PSG career.
      Fortunately for Neymar, his blushes were spared by Kylian Mbappe, who secured PSG’s sixth Ligue 1 victory on the bounce with a last-gasp penalty.
      The Brazilian will now miss the New Year’s Day trip to Lens, who PSG lead by eight points at the top. More

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      Saudi giants Al-Nassr ‘hope to complete Cristiano Ronaldo transfer on January 1.. and reunite him with Sergio Ramos’

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      AL-NASSR are allegedly hoping to confirm Cristiano Ronaldo’s signing on January 1 – and they want to reunite him with Sergio Ramos.The 37-year-old legend is plotting his next move after being released by Manchester United following a bombshell interview with Sun columnist Piers Morgan.
      Al-Nassr are hoping to confirm Cristiano Ronaldo’s signature on January 1Credit: Getty
      The Saudi club are also chasing Sergio Ramos from PSGCredit: Getty
      The forward claimed he felt United had “betrayed” him and revealed he had “no respect” for Erik ten Hag before heading off to the World Cup.
      Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr are now said to be closing in on a mega £173m-a-year contract with Ronaldo.
      However, MARCA are claiming that they also have a number of other big names in their sights.
      Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante has been mentioned as a possible target.
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      However, it now seems that after virtually securing Ronaldo, who has a medical scheduled, they are now after his former Real Madrid team-mate Ramos.
      They claim that Al-Nassr’s president and sporting director are planning for a trip to Madrid to work on a deal for the 36-year-old defender, who is currently at Paris Saint-Germain.
      The Spaniard has suffered a terrible time with injury ever since his departure from the Bernabeu to Parc des Princes in 2021.
      His contract runs out in France at the end of the season and the Ligue 1 side may decide to get him off their wage bill early next month once the transfer window re-opens.
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      Ramos and Ronaldo enjoyed huge success playing alongside each other in Madrid from 2009 to 2018.
      They lifted the Champions League a whopping four times as well as tasting LaLiga glory twice.
      Al-Nassr are one of Saudi Arabia’s most successful clubs and have been their domestic champions nine times, with their most recent title success coming in 2019. More

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      Fans divided as ‘Super Ballon d’Or’ rankings revealed with Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate finally settled

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      SUPPORTERS have been left torn after a fan created and revealed “Super Ballon d’Or” rankings for the last 32 years.The accolade has only ever been given out once in the history of the game.
      Lionel Messi has come top of a new list ranking the ‘Super Ballon d’Or’Credit: Getty
      The list will also settle the GOAT debate between Messi and Cristiano RonaldoCredit: AP
      Real Madrid legend Alfredo Di Stefano received it in 1989 to mark the 30th anniversary of France Football magazine.
      It was that outlet that announced the winner, which only players from Europe were eligible to win.
      Argentinian Di Stefano qualified through his Spanish citizenship and pipped Dutch icon Johan Cruyff and French star Michel Platini to the prize.
      A host of footy fans have been calling for the gong to return in order to celebrate the greats and achievements of players from the current era.
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      That has led to Reddit user @mkx696969x calculating how the list might look based purely on Ballon d’Or performances from 1990 onwards.
      And if his calculations are correct, then it surely puts the GOAT debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to bed for good.
      Messi, who finally got his hands on the World Cup this month, has won the Ballon d’Or a record seven times compared to Ronaldo’s five.
      And therefore it should come as no surprise to see the Argentina talisman top the list – with a host of surprise names making the top 30.
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      The rankings were decided on how players have placed in the Ballon d’Or votes over the past three decades.
      However, while the Messi and Ronaldo debate was the main topic, it was the placing of other icons that also got people talking.
      Brazilian legend Ronaldo came in behind the above two, leading to one person commenting: “R9 being 3rd shows just how much better he would have been than everyone else without the injuries.”
      Another wrote: “Mane has no business being on this list, Beckham next to Buffon what a joke.”
      A fellow fan commented: “Shevchenko was a monster one of the greatest 9’s ever seen. Ronaldinho top 10 despite everyone saying his prime lasted 2 years.”
      While another said: “From a quick glimpse, Suarez at #30 is probably the most controversial for me.”
      Here’s the list in full: More

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      ‘It’s annoying and stressful’ – Kylian Mbappe bizarrely changes his voice in interviews, moans Adrien Rabiot

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE bizarrely changes his voice in interviews, claims France team-mate Adrien Rabiot.The duo both starred for Les Bleus in Qatar as they reached the World Cup final earlier this month.
      Adrien Rabiot and Kylian Mbappe both starred for France at the World CupCredit: Alamy
      Mbappe, 23, ‘changes his voice’ in interviewsCredit: Getty
      Mbappe in particular was the main man, bagging a sensational hat-trick in the final.
      The pair go way back, having also been club team-mates at Paris Saint-Germain between 2017 and 2019.
      Quizzed by Le Media Carre upon his return to Juventus, Rabiot was asked if anything about Mbappe irritates him.
      In response, the 27-year-old joked: “Kylian annoys me when he changes his voice in interviews.
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      “When we are together, he speaks normally, but when you watch the interview, I don’t know why, his voice changes.
      “It’s annoying and stressful.”
      Rabiot grinned as he gave the cheeky response.
      Mbappe, 24, returned to training just THREE days after his World Cup final heartache.
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      PSG are back in action tonight as they take on Strasbourg at Parc des Princes.
      Rabiot, meanwhile, is set to be out of contract at Juve in the summer.
      According to The Times, Tottenham are particularly keen on the 27-year-old midfielder, with boss Antonio Conte demanding experienced signings.
      Rabiot would cost around £13.5million to sign next month.
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      Messi ‘verbally agrees’ new PSG contract after rejecting transfer offers from Barcelona and Inter Miami

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      LIONEL MESSI has reportedly agreed to extend his contract with Paris Saint-Germain.The superstar signed a two-year deal when he joined the club last year.
      Lionel Messi has verbally agreed to extend his PSG contractCredit: Reuters
      And with his contract set to expire next summer PSG have been keen to tie down Messi’s future.
      According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Messi has verbally agreed to extend his contract.
      But both the player and the club will meet again to discuss the length of the deal and salary.
      A lot of speculation has surrounded Messi’s future with reports suggesting he was ready to quit PSG.
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      Inter Miami were heavily linked with the Argentinian’s signature and were said to be in negotiations.
      Barcelona were also reported to be closing in on a deal to seal a stunning return for Messi.
      But according to Romano Messi never entered talks with Barca and a proposed move collapsed before entering an advanced stage.
      Despite that, the Spanish giants have not given up on reuniting with the World Cup winner and will try to compete with the terms offered by PSG, report Mundo Deportivo.
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      There were suggestions Messi would quit international football after winning the World Cup with Argentina.
      But he intends to continue representing his country, stating he wants to “continue playing as a champion”. More

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      Mauro Icardi lined up by Newell’s Old Boys as Lionel Messi’s boyhood club look to seal marquee transfer

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      MAURO ICARDI could make a shock move to Argentine Primera Division club Newell’s Old Boys when the January transfer window opens, according to reports.The striker, 29, joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain in September.
      Icardi could join Newell’s Old BoysCredit: Getty
      He had fallen out of favour at the Parc des Princes due to the attacking threat of superstar trio Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.
      And as things stand, he might not be welcomed back into the squad when his loan spell ends.
      According to football journalist Hernan Cabrera, Icardi could make a return to Argentina.
      Newell’s Old Boys are understood to be interested in signing him from PSG.
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      Galatasaray are currently looking to sign former Manchester City star Edin Dzeko, so if a deal goes through it could allow Icardi to move on.
      Newell’s Old Boys is an Argentine Primera Division club based in Rosario, Santa Fe.
      It is also the boyhood club of Argentina icon Lionel Messi.
      The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner joined Newell’s Old Boys at the age of six and spent six years at the club.
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      During that time he scored almost 500 goals for the almost-unbeatable youth side.
      Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino also played for Newell’s Old Boys as a teenager, as did ex-Liverpool star Maxi Rodriguez. More

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      PSG go public in Jude Bellingham transfer race as they join Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid in £130m battle

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have joined Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid in the £130million race for Jude Bellingham.The Ligue 1 champions have even gone public with their admiration for the England and Borussia Dortmund star.
      PSG have publicly declared their admiration for England star Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      Bellingham, 19, has been the Three Lions’ main man at the Qatar World Cup.
      The midfielder shined in several roles before coming into his own as a tenacious No10 against Senegal.
      And Bellingham will be at the forefront of England’s quarter-final clash against France on Saturday.
      But outside the World Cup, things are heating up regarding his club future.
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      Borussia Dortmund expect to lose Bellingham next summer, and want £130m for their star man.
      Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid have all throw their hats in the ring.
      But there’s a new suitor for Bellingham in Ligue 1 champions PSG.
      They already boast the world’s best young forward in Kylian Mbappe.
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      And it appears they want Bellingham to join him in the French capital next year.
      President Nasser Al-Khelaifi has now gone public in his praise of the England ace.
      But he concedes it will be a tough transfer battle as “everybody” wants to sign Bellingham.
      Nasser Al-Khelaifi said: “Amazing player, what a player.
      “England are lucky to have him, to be honest. He’s one of the best players in the tournament.
      “Amazing – his first World Cup. He’s calm and relaxed, confident – amazing.
      “Everybody wants him, I’m not going to hide it.
      “He’s at his club and we have respect, so if we want to talk to him we’ll talk to the club first.” More

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      Canada World Cup star Jonathan David issues come-and-get-me transfer plea to Man Utd and Chelsea

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      CANADA striker Jonathan David is keen on a Premier League move. The Lille ace has attracted interest from Manchester United and Chelsea having bagged nine league goals this season in France. 
      Jonathan David would be open to leaving LilleCredit: Getty
      The 22-year-old did not score at the World Cup before Canada’s exit but insists he has improved as a player despite his nation crashing out following three defeats. 
      David said: “The Premier League is the best league in the world and every player would want to play there some day. 
      “I have been focused on trying to enjoy the World Cup and enjoy the moment. 
      “What happens now I do not know, we will see.” 
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      The Maple Leafs only scored two goals in Qatar – one own goal – but won a legion of new fans with their fearless style. 
      They will host the 2026 tournament along with the United States and Mexico. 
      After losing 2-1 to Morocco on Thursday, David added: “Any player who plays at the World Cup, no matter what the outcome, you become a better player, you learn from it, and it helps you grow,”
      “The future is bright, despite the three losses. 
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      “There are some good things we take and learn from to try and do better in the future. 
      “What makes the difference at the highest level is the smallest things, not finishing our chances and not holding onto scorelines.” More