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      Barcelona ‘plan’ to unite Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in sensational transfer for Real Madrid legend

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      BARCELONA are planning a sensational move for Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo, according to reports from Spain.It is believed the Spanish giants want to unite the Juvenus star with Lionel Messi, who is yet to commit his future to the club.
      Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have never played together on the pitchCredit: AFP
      According to Spanish newspaper AS, club captain Messi is on the verge of signing a new contract to keep him at the Nou Camp beyond this summer.
      The Argentine forward is said to have a good relationship with returning president Joan Laporta and his father, Jorge, is in Barcelona to complete the deal.
      And with Messi’s contract all but signed, Laporta has reportedly switched his focus to hiring Ronaldo.
      Rumours suggest the administrator dreams about uniting the two greats of modern football – and is willing to give Ronaldo’s current side two players in a swap deal.
      It is believed Laporta will offer Juventus two of Antoine Griezmann, Sergi Roberto and Philippe Coutinho.
      Wages are not thought to be a problem, with the Portugal skipper reportedly receiving the combined salary of the two departing players.
      If the transfer was to proceed, it would not go down well with Ronaldo’s former employers and Barcelona’s biggest rivals.
      He is arguably Real’s greatest ever player, scoring a record 450 goals for the Spanish club between 2009 and 2018.
      The ex-Manchester United star won two LaLigas, four Champions Leagues and four Ballon d’Ors during his time at the Bernabeu.

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      Ronaldo forged a famous rivalry with Barcelona icon Messi, who won six LaLigas, two Champions Leagues and four Ballon d’Ors during the same time frame.
      The two players are widely regarded as the finest of the modern era, with football fans across the globe split on who is the greatest.
      Ronaldo fans will highlight his five Champions League titles – one more than the Argentine’s tally of four – and his 781 senior goals.
      Messi supporters, meanwhile, will focus on his six Ballor d’Ors – one more than the Portuguese’s tally of five – and his ten league titles.
      Speaking about Messi in 2019, Ronaldo said: “I really admire the career he has had so far.
      “And, for his part, he has already said that he had trouble when I left the Spanish league because it is a rivalry that he appreciates.

      “It is a good rivalry that exists in football, but this is no exception.
      “Michael Jordan had rivals in basketball, Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost were great rivals in Formula One…
      “The only common point between all the big rivalries in the sport is that they are healthy.”
      When asked a similar question, Messi revealed: “Today, there are very good players.
      “Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, Luis Suarez, Eden Hazard… any of them could be the best in the world.
      “But I took Cristiano out of that group and put him with me.”
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      Man Utd could include Paul Pogba in swap transfer for Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane as midfielder’s contract talks stall

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are prepared to offer Paul Pogba to Real Madrid in exchange for Raphael Varane, according to reports.The France defender, 28, has been on United’s radar for some time and is said to be one of the club’s top targets this summer.
      Paul Pogba and Rapahel Varane were part of the France 2018 World Cup winning team
      Previous managers Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho both wanted to bring Varane to Old Trafford.
      Ed Woodward was even prepared to spend £100million on the defender in 2018, but never came close to striking a deal.
      But Varane now reportedly prefers a move to United over PSG, and his representatives are keen to hold a meeting with the Red Devils.
      And according to AS, via the Express, United could offer up Pogba in order to get a deal over the line.
      United fear Pogba will not agree a new contract and leave on a free next summer.
      The club had previously placed a £150million asking price on the midfielder to ward off interest from Juventus and Real Madrid.
      Talks opened over a new contract for Pogba earlier this month, while the Italian press claim a swap deal involving Cristiano Ronaldo is also on the cards.

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      One report claims United and Chelsea are prepared to offer Varane £200,000 a week.
      And United have reportedly had a £50m bid for Varane rejected by Los Blancos.
      Meanwhile, both Pogba and Varane are concentrating on qualifying from Euro 2020 Group F with France.
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      Barcelona president promises FOUR more transfers after landing Memphis Depay as Man City ‘offer up SEVEN stars’

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      BARCELONA are set to make three or four more signings this summer, according to President Joan Laporta.Memphis Depay became the fourth summer signing on Saturday, joining Sergio Aguero, Emerson and Eric Garcia in arriving at the Nou Camp.
      Barcelona president Joan Laporta has promised three or four more signings
      Memphis Depay joined Barcelona on a free this week
      But the recruitment team will not rest, having also missed out on Georginio Wijnaldum, who opted to join PSG.
      As quoted by Mundo Deportivo, Laporta provided an update on Barcelona’s transfer business.
      He said: “Signings will be three or four more.
      “We are going to make a very competitive team.
      “We are already seeing it with the additions of Eric Garcia, Aguero and Emerson and other players who are about to [join].”
      The Spanish giants have been linked with a move for Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez as well as Erling Haaland.
      Also, Pep Guardiola is said to have offered seven players to his former side.
      One of those names could be Aymeric Laporte, as Guardiola is reportedly willing to let the defender leave after Ruben Dias took his place in the starting line up last season.

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      Raheem Sterling, Joao Cancelo and Bernardo Silva have also been offered to Laporta by the Citizens boss.
      Meanwhile, Barcelona are hoping to announce Lionel Messi’s new contract on his 34th birthday, on June 24.
      It promises to be a busy period for the Catalans as they seek to build their first title-winning squad since the 2018/19 season.
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      Real Madrid considering shock James Rodriguez transfer with Everton star willing to slash pay to return

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      REAL MADRID are interested in signing Everton star James Rodriguez, according to reports.Carlo Ancelotti, who returned to Madrid from Everton earlier this month, is believed to be keen on reuniting with the Colombian once again.
      James Rodriguez could leave Everton after just one season with the club
      Carlo Ancelotti is planning to raid his former club with Dominic Calvert-Lewin also said to be in his sights
      Rodriguez, 29, joined the Toffees last summer after six years with Los Blancos.
      He was signed by Ancelotti in 2014 and the Italian then signed him on loan at Bayern Munich before taking Rodriguez to Everton on a permanent basis.
      And now Florentino Perez has reluctantly turned his attention to the creative midfielder, at the request of Ancelotti, report Sport.
      Rodriguez would reportedly accept a reduction in salary to return to the Bernabeu.
      The report also hints at Rodriguez being keen on a move if Rafa Bentiez is appointed Everton manager.
      The pair clashed while at Real Madrid in 2015, with Rodriguez experiencing a dip in form at the beginning of the 2015/16 campaign, having scored 13 and assisted 13 league goals in the season prior to Benitez’s arrival.
      Ancelotti was in charge for that campaign, and that may be why he is keen to lure Rodriguez back to the Spanish capital.

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      And the Madrid boss is also said to be keen on Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
      The striker could be available for as little as £50million due to Everton’s need to sell raise funds to meet financial fair play rules.
      Ancelotti’s departure could prove costly for Everton in more ways than one.
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      Man Utd joined by PSG in Kieran Trippier transfer chase but move hinges on whether Chelsea land Achraf Hakimi

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are interested in signing Atletico Madrid defender Kieran Trippier, according to reports. The England star has been linked with Premier League clubs Manchester United and Arsenal in recent weeks.
      Kieran Trippier, 30, is believed to be on PSG’s radarCredit: Getty
      The French club reportedly want to sign Achraf Hakimi, 22, but face competition from ChelseaCredit: Getty
      According to France Football via Mundo Deportivo, PSG want to sign Inter Milan right back Achraf Hakimi.
      But Chelsea are also believed to be interested in the Morocco international, with Inter allegedly setting a price tag of €80million – around £68.7m.
      Rumours suggest the European champions have reached a verbal agreement to sign the 22-year-old, paying £43m plus Marcos Alonso.
      The cost and competition for Hakimi may persuade PSG to pursue Trippier instead.
      And the Ligue 1 side can afford to pay the asking price for the 30-year-old, rumoured to be €50m – around £43m.
      Previous reports claimed Atletico wanted around £30m for Trippier.

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      It is believed United won’t pay more than £20m for the former Manchester City youngster, who reportedly wants to join Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team.
      Arsenal have also been linked with the Trippier in recent weeks, despite the player spending four years at bitter rivals Tottenham under current PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino.
      And the Gunners were believed to be keen on making a £43m bid for Hakimi earlier in the year, although it now appears they’ve been priced out of a move.
      Right back is an area of concern for PSG as the man that occupied that position last term – Alessandro Florenzi – has returned to parent club Roma.
      Early reports suggest the French club may try to sign the Italian defender on a permanent deal, should they fail in their pursuit of Hakami and Trippier.
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      Who is Gareth Bale’s wife Emma Rhys-Jones, when is their wedding and how many children do the couple have?

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      EMMA Rhys-Jones is the wife of Welsh football ace Gareth Bale.Here’s everything you need to know about her and when the couple tied the knot…
      The pair were photographed on e-scooters in Madrid with two of their three kidsCredit: Getty
       Who is Emma Rhys-Jones?
      Emma Rhys-Jones, 29, has been with Gareth Bale, 29, for over a decade.
      She grew up in Llanishen, a district in north Cardiff a couple of miles from Bale’s family home.
      The couple began dating in the early 2000s while attending Whitchurch High School.
      They got engaged in July 2016 and Gareth announced the news on social media posting: “She said yes!! This is a birthday weekend I won’t forget for a long time…”
      The pair got married in 2019 – a year after Gareth scored a stunning goal in the Champions League final.
      Gareth Bale with daughter Alba, fiancée Emma Rhys-Jones and baby AxelCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Who is Emma’s fiance Gareth Bale?
      Gareth is a professional footballer who plays for Real Madrid and Wales.
      He was born on July 16, 1989, in Cardiff.
      He started his football career at Southampton before moving to Tottenham.
      He signed a six year deal with Spanish club Real Madrid in 2013.
      He’s won the Champions League with the club four times.
      Emma and Bale celebrate with daughter Nava after Real Madrid’s Champions League triumph against Atletico Madrid in 2016Credit: EPA
      When is Emma Rhys-Jones’ and Gareth Bale’s wedding?
      Emma and Gareth were set to get married in summer 2018 but the wedding has been postponed until 2019. 
      They decided to put their plans on hold due to an ongoing feud with Emma’s family.
      Her father Martin, 54, was released from prison in June after being imprisoned for fraud for six months in the US.
      But she banned him from the wedding after he moved in with a florist half his age, Alina Baranova. 
      Other members of her family including her aunt Jane Burns, 55, have been embroiled in a violent drugs feud.
      The couple were set to tie the knot at the  historic Vincigliata castle in Tuscany, where Theo Walcott – Gareth’s former Southampton team-mate – wed in 2014.
      But they are now reportedly getting married on private island Tagomago, near Ibiza, as exclusively revealed by The Sun.
      Bale will also splash out on ex-SAS soldiers to ensure his party are kept safe with any uninvited guests having no chance of getting ashore.

      How many children do Emma Rhys-Jones and Gareth Bale have?
      Gareth and Emma have three children – two daughters and a son.
      Their first child Alba Violet was born at the University Hospital of Wales on October 21, 2012.
      Their second daughter, Nava Valentina arrived on March 22, 2016.
      The couple’s son Axel was born on May 8, 2018. More

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      Raphael Varane’s agents ‘want Man Utd meeting in coming days as Real Madrid star chooses Prem transfer over PSG’

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      RAPHAEL VARANE’S agents want to meet with Manchester United this week, according to reports.The centre-back is said to have snubbed a two-year contract extension at Real Madrid and has decided he wants to move to the Premier League instead of Paris Saint-Germain.
      Raphael Varane’s agents want to meet with Man Utd this weekCredit: Rex
      And his representatives reportedly want to finalise a deal to take him to Old Trafford ‘in the coming days’.
      Varane, 28, has one year left on his Los Blancos contract.
      But the France international is unhappy Real chose to negotiate extensions with Luka Modric, Lucas Vasquez and Sergio Ramos ahead of him, according to FootMercato.
      PSG are said to have made contact with his agents as a result.
      The Ligue 1 giants also got in touch with Real chiefs and were reportedly encouraged after hearing talks had stalled.
      But the centre-back wants to move to England instead in a huge boost to Man Utd, according to the Mirror.
      Varane has been a star at Real Madrid for a decade and boasts a trophy cabinet containing four Champions League titles, three LaLiga crowns and a World Cup.
      And Los Blancos are said to be looking for £50million for him this summer despite him having just 12 months left on his deal.

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      The Red Devils are determined to sign a new partner for Harry Maguire this summer, in the hope of generating a Premier League title challenge.
      Sevilla’s Jules Kounde has also been named as on United’s shortlist.
      Chelsea are one other club thought to be interested in Varane.
      Madrid have already let Ramos go this summer amid a mounting debt problem, but have signed David Alaba to bolster their defence.
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      Real Madrid eye Dominic Calvert-Lewin transfer in £50m swoop as Carlo Ancelotti turns to Everton ace

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      CARLO ANCELOTTI has put Dominic Calvert-Lewin on his wish-list as he prepares to rebuild Real Madrid.The Italian stunned Everton owner Farhad Moshiri by walking out on a £1million-a-month deal to return to the Bernabeu.
      Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored 21 goals in all competitions under Carlo Ancelotti’s tutelage last season
      Carlo Ancelotti is keen on reuniting with the Everton front man
      Now he could add insult to injury by going for DCL, who he has already described as the “complete striker”.
      And with the Toffees under growing financial pressure, Moshiri may feel forced to accept a cut-price £50m bid for the 24-year-old.
      The Goodison club have lost £240m in the past two years.
      With more negative figures certain to follow because of Covid, they are in danger of being hit by Financial Fair Play restrictions.
      Moshiri will have little wriggle room in the transfer market this summer — one reason Ancelotti quit after 17 months in charge.
      Calvert-Lewin is the most sellable commodity and, as he continues to establish himself with England, would normally be worth over £60m.
      But the Toffees are between a rock and a financial hard place, and Ancelotti knows that only too well.

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      He is also contemplating a move for Chelsea’s German striker Timo Werner but Stamford Bridge boss Thomas Tuchel wants to keep his fellow countryman.
      Moshiri did not put up a fight to keep Ancelotti to a contract that was supposed to run for a further three years because his departure enabled him to cut salary costs.
      He must slash more off the wage bill with Everton lurching towards a cash crisis — and Ancelotti is in a position to make him an offer he may not be able to refuse.
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