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      Watch Ronaldinho roll back years with silky skills in Barcelona vs Real Madrid legends… & dust off iconic celebration

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      BRAZIL icon Ronaldinho rolled back the years with some silky skills in Tuesday’s Legends game between Barcelona vs Real Madrid.And he even treated fans to his famous celebration after netting in the Clasico clash.
      Ronaldinho showed he still has it with a skilful showing vs Real MadridCredit: Reuters
      Ronaldinho netted from the spot as Barcelona legends took on Real MadridCredit: Reuters
      The Samba legend recreated his iconic celebrationCredit: Twitter / @FCBarcelona
      Legends from Barcelona and Real Madrid turned out in force for Tuesday’s exhibition in Tel Aviv.
      Barcelona boasted talents such as Deco, Rivaldo and Luis Figo.
      And Real Madrid were equally well-stocked, fielding the likes of Roberto Carlos, Iker Casillas and Javier Saviola.
      Los Blancos won the game 3-2 thanks to goals from Pedro Munitis, Alfonso Perez and Ruben de la Red.
      Meanwhile, Jofre and Ronaldinho were both on the scoresheet for Barcelona.
      And it was the latter who drew the biggest cheers from fans as he ran Real ragged in the final third.
      Ronaldinho left a number of opposition defenders in their tracks as he darted into the box with some silky skills.
      The Samba superstar then fired off a rocket shot which cracked the crossbar, much to the relief of Casillas.
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      But Ronaldinho did hit the target when he fired home a penalty for Barcelona.
      Every team-mate came up to congratulate Ronaldinho as the crowd went wild.
      And he cheered supporters back by flashing them his iconic trademark, which sees the thumb and little finger on both hands extended.
      Ronaldinho is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, with his best spell coming at the Nou Camp.
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      Barcelona saw off Manchester United to sign Ronnie from Paris Saint-Germain for £26million in 2003.
      Ronaldinho went on to score 94 goals in 207 games for Barca, helping them win two LaLiga titles and one Champions League.
      Ronnie was also part of the last AC Milan side to win Serie A in 2011.
      Having started his career at Gremio, Ronaldo headed back to Brazil with Flamengo and Atletico Mineiro before a spell with Mexican outfit Queretaro.
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      Ronaldinho’s final club was Fluminense, who gave him a strong send off following his terrific international career with Brazil.
      Ronaldinho scored 33 goals in 97 games for his country, inspiring them to Copa America glory in 1999 before lifting the World Cup in 2002.
      Ronaldinho also won numerous personal accolades, with his greatest moment coming in 2005 with the Ballon d’Or.
      Ronaldinho showed glimpses of his brilliant bestCredit: EPA
      Ronaldinho celebrates his goal with fellow Brazil legend RivaldoCredit: Twitter / @FCBarcelona
      Deco played alongside Ronaldinho with legend Roberto Carlos lining up for MadridCredit: EPA
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      Man Utd transfer target Raphael Varane surprises kids with a visit to an amateur club while on holiday after Euro 2020

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      RAPHAEL VARANE surprised a group of kids by visiting an amateur French football club on holiday.He rocked up at seventh-tier AC Cambrai during his time off and posed for photos with the youngsters.
      Raphael Varane visited amateur French side AC Cambrai this weekCredit: Instagram @ac_cambrai
      He chatted to some of the kids during his two-hour stop at the clubCredit: Instagram @ac_cambrai
      Varane came through the youth ranks at RC Lens, a 45-minute drive away in North-East France, before joining Real Madrid in 2011.
      According to Get French Football News, the defender spent nearly two hours at Cambrai on Monday.
      The club, founded in 1919, play at the 2,000-seater Stade de la Liberte in the Hauts-de France region.
      They reached the last 64 of Coupe de France in 2006-07, losing 4-1 to Ligue 1 giants Marseille.
      Varane, 28, is enjoying some downtime after his exploits with the national team this summer.
      Didier Deschamps’ side reached the last 16 of Euro 2020 before their shock early exit at the hands of Switzerland.

      Now attention has turned to Varane’s future with the centre-back out of contract at Real Madrid next year.
      Manchester United are in pole position to secure a transfer.
      As revealed by SunSport, the Red Devils look on course to stump up £50million to convince Los Blancos to sell.
      Personal terms are not expected to throw up any issues.
      Such is Varane’s willingness to play at the Theatre of Dreams, he is said to be ready to head straight to Manchester after his holiday instead of returning to Madrid for pre-season training.
      Chelsea have also been linked with a move for the World Cup winner, but the player’s preference is to join United.
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      Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer laughed off talk of Varane’s imminent arrival at Carrington after the 2-1 friendly win against Derby.
      Asked for his view on the potential deal, Solskjaer could not conceal a smile.
      Laughing, he said: “Varane? I only speak about players when we sign them.”
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      The Frenchman is enjoying some time off after his Euro 2020 exploitsCredit: Instagram @ac_cambrai
      He looks set to seal a £50m transfer to Manchester United in the coming daysCredit: Instagram @ac_cambrai
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      Barcelona ‘line up shock Antoine Griezmann and Paulo Dybala swap transfer with Juventus to free-up Messi wage funds’

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      BARCELONA are reportedly exploring a shock transfer swap between Antoine Griezmann and Juventus ace Paulo Dybala.The Blaugrana are desperate to part ways with the French forward, who is believed to be earning £300,000-a-week at the Nou Camp.
      Barcelona striker Antoine Griezmann is facing an uncertain future in CataloniaCredit: Rex
      Argentina international Paulo Dybala could be on his way out of Juventus this summerCredit: Getty
      Ronald Koeman’s side are keen to get the 2018 World Cup winner, 30, off their wage bill in order to afford Lionel Messi’s new contract.
      Barca have already asked Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba, Sergi Roberto, and Sergio Busquets to lower their salary to help free up cash to give the Argentine maestro.
      Griezmann had been linked with a return to Atletico Madrid just two years after departing the Wanda Metropolitano with Saul Niguez heading the opposite way.
      However that deal appears to have stalled, with the LaLiga giants now claimed to be targeting Messi’s compatriot.
      According to L’Equipe, Barcelona have contacted the Old Lady about whether they would be interested in a swap deal involving Griezmann and Dybala.
      Dybala has found himself out of favour in Turin having started just 14 times in Serie A during the 2020-21 campaign.
      He registered just five goals in all competitions from his 26 outings – his lowest tally since the 2013-14 season during his time in Serie B with Palermo.
      And with the 27-year-old having just a year left on his deal at the Allianz Stadium, Massimiliano Allegri could be prepared to let him depart.

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      Dybala has also been linked with a potential switch to Manchester United this summer.
      It has been reported that he could be used in a swap deal for Paul Pogba, who is tied down at Old Trafford until 2022.
      The Red Devils are keen to extend the Frenchman’s stay at the Theatre of Dreams, but are wary of losing him for nothing should he decide to run his contract down.

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      Lionel Messi breaks Cristiano Ronaldo’s Instagram world record with 20 MILLION liking Copa America trophy snap

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      LIONEL MESSI broke Cristiano Ronaldo’s Instagram world record by racking up 20 MILLION likes on his Copa America trophy post.His rival Ronaldo previously held the record for the most-liked sports photo in the social media app’s history.
      Lionel Messi poses with the Copa America trophyCredit: Instagram
      Cristiano Ronaldo’s post with Diego Maradona held the recordCredit: Instagram
      The Juventus forward, 36, has more than 19.8 million likes for his post paying homage to the late Diego Maradona in November 2020.
      But after Messi, 34, helped Argentina win the Copa America by beating Brazil 1-0 in the final, his post-match snap broke the record.
      He captioned the post: “What a beautiful madness! This is unbelievable! Thank you, God! We are the champions.”
      Messi, who won his first international trophy, is currently holidaying in Miami with his wife as he looks to finally sign a new Barcelona contract.
      It comes only a year after he handed in a shock transfer request in a bid to leave the club.
      But now under new president Joan Laporta, the iconic Argentine is close to committing his future to the Nou Camp.
      Local reports in the Catalan capital say he has agreed to take a 50 per cent pay cut but will be offered a five-year deal instead of the two years initially talked about.
      A lower salary for Messi is key to keeping him at the Nou Camp because of the club’s financial disarray.

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      Sergio Aguero, 33, Eric Garcia, 20, and Memphis Depay, 27, have all signed for the LaLiga giants on free transfers this summer.
      Antoine Griezmann, 30, could end up returning to old side Atletico Madrid as part of a swap deal with Saul Niguez, 26, to help with the operation to keep Messi at Barcelona.
      Samuel Umtiti, 27, Miralem Pjanic, 31, Ousmane Dembele, 24, and Philippe Coutinho, 29, are also all believed to be available for transfer.
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      Man Utd in Saul Niguez transfer boost as Atletico talks over swap deal with Barcelona for Antoine Griezmann ‘cool’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez. The player’s agent has been in contact with both United and Liverpool in the event of a move to Barcelona not materialising.
      Saul reportedly feels as if he’s being forced out of AtleticoCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to bolster his midfield optionsCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      According to Spanish outlet AS, it would cost around £34million to sign the highly-rated Spanish midfielder.
      And both United and Liverpool have greater spending power than Barca.
      Atletico will not be able to sign any players until someone goes out the door at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.
      LaLiga will not allow the champions to register any more players due to the new salary limits.
      And the star most likely to leave is Saul, freeing up a reported £115,000-per-week.
      The report also states that a move to Barcelona is still very much on the cards – and that Antoine Griezmann will be sent back to Atletico in return.
      Doing business with Barca seems to suit Atletico better, as they will receive one of Europe’s top attackers in return for Saul.
      And a forward is high on boss Diego Simeone’s summer wishlist.
      On Friday, however, according to RMC journalist Loic Tanzi, Griezmann wasn’t informed of these negotiations – further complicating the deal.
      Tanzi said on Twitter: “The situation is now a little more complicated. 
      “The negotiations between the two clubs took place without Griezmann knowing. 
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      “And the salary difference is significant. Negotiations are continuing but Barcelona must find a solution.”
      If the two Spanish giants fail to reach an agreement, AS believe that the Premier League could be the highly sought-after midfielders destination.
      Which would allow Atletico to potentially move for Wolves’ Rafa Mir.

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      Gareth Bale will NOT return to Tottenham, confirms Nuno.. and Welshman faces not being registered for Real Madrid season

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      GARETH BALE will NOT be returning to Tottenham this summer – and faces fight to be registered in Real Madrid’s squad next season thanks to Brexit. The Welshman won’t be returning to Spurs despite a fruitful return in front of goal during his loan spell last season.
      Gareth Bale scored a brace on the final day of last season to sink Leicester’s top four hopes and secure Spurs Europa Conference League footballCredit: PA
      Nuno is taking on his biggest job yet at Tottenham – but says Bale is NOT coming backCredit: PA
      Bale chipped in with 16 goals and three assists across all competitions for Spurs last season, helping them secure a 7th-placed finish.
      However, Bale’s goalscoring exploits won’t earn himself a move back to Tottenham.
      Nuno Espirito Santo has squashed any murmurs of a move for the winger.
      The new Spurs boss said: “Gareth Bale will not be part of our squad.”
      And according to Spanish outlet AS, Bale also faces a dilemma when he returns to Real Madrid.
      The Welshman counts as a non-EU player, and LaLiga clubs are only allowed three non-EU players in their squad – thanks to Brexit.
      Pressure has been put on both Real and Atletico Madrid, who have a host of South American talent.
      Real, in particular, will have a tough decision to make.
      One of Bale, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo or Militao will not be able to be registered as a result of the rule.
      Spanish newspaper AS have revealed one way in which Real could compensate for the returning Bale.
      Rodrygo could be sent to Real’s reserve team Castilla, who play in the Spanish third division.
      However, it would be incredibly harsh on the Brazilian winger who made 22 appearances for Real last season.
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      Rodrygo could, however, play for Real in the Champions League despite playing in the third tier for Castilla.
      Kieran Trippier is also in the same boat as Bale, but at LaLiga champions Atletico.
      Should Atletico hold on to Trippier – despite strong interest from Manchester United – Colombian right-back Santiago Arias could be forced out to compensate for the Englishman in the clubs’ non-EU player quota.
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      Watch as Lionel Messi is mobbed by fans in Miami after leaving restaurant as he and wife Antonela relax on holiday

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      LIONEL MESSI was mobbed by fans leaving a restaurant as he enjoys a much-needed summer rest with his family.The Argentine hero played 50 matches last season, culminating with his country’s historic Copa America 1-0 final win against Brazil.
      Lionel Messi was greeted by dozens of fans after coming out of the restaurant in Miami
      He is enjoying some down time with his family after the Copa America
      And the 34-year-old put his feet up on a sun lounger at his Miami holiday hideaway as he awaited confirmation he is staying at Barcelona after reportedly agreeing to take a 50 per cent pay cut.
      Photos published by his wife Antonela Roccuzzo on her social media show the footballer’s first hours of rest and relaxation with his family following their arrival at their beachfront property.
      The mum-of-three also posted an adorable snap of her and Lionel in the water with their youngest son Ciro, who wore red armbands to keep him afloat.
      Messi’s well-deserved rest day came after he was mobbed by fans as he left a restaurant in Miami on Thursday night.
      He had to be helped to his car by security as supporters massed outside the eaterie and put their arms around him in desperate attempts to take selfies alongside their hero.
      The six-time Ballon d’Or winner, who became a free agent at the end of June after his Barca contract expired, picked exclusive Italian restaurant Cafe Ragazzi.
      Owner Ricardo Montaner, an Argentinian-Venezuelan singer-songwriter, wrote on his Twitter alongside a picture of Messi inside the posh diner during his first night out on American soil: “The world number one came to eat @RagazziCafe.
      “Thank you Leo for allowing us to honour you and thank you also for the happiness you gift us all the time.”
      Argentinian journalist Martin Rubenstein added: “This is madness.

      “Cafe Ragazzi in Miami. Copa America champion Messi leaving and Argentinian fans waiting for him outside.”
      It has not yet been revealed exactly where Messi and his family are staying in Florida.
      But the striker reportedly splashed out £5million on a luxury apartment in the area earlier this year.
      Real estate portal The Real Deal said the four-bed four-bathroom property with beautiful ocean views at Sunny Isles beach had its own private pool and 1,000-bottle wine cellar.
      The purchase was said at the time to be his second in Florida after he bought an apartment in the Porsche Design Tower just down the road.
      That pad was reported to have cost Messi at least £7.25m.
      The Porsche Design Tower, completed in 2017, boasts three car lifts that allow residents to park their vehicle on the same floor as their suite.
      Messi is expected to remain in Miami with his family for around a week before jetting back to Barcelona to put pen to paper on a new agreement.
      Local reports in the Catalan capital say he has agreed to take a 50 per cent pay cut but will be offered a five-year deal instead of the two years initially talked about.
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      A lower salary for Messi is key to keeping him at the Nou Camp because of the club’s financial disarray.
      Sergio Aguero, Eric Garcia and Memphis Depay have all signed for the LaLiga giants on free transfers this summer.
      Antoine Griezmann could end up returning to old side Atletico Madrid as part of a swap deal with Saul Niguez to help with the operation to keep Messi at Barcelona.
      The unemployed forward is soaking up the sun in the Florida heat
      Messi opted to go for dinner at the exclusive Italian restaurant Cafe Ragazzi
      Plenty of supporters were waiting for him outside wanting selfies
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      Heartwarming moment Lionel Messi stuns 100-year-old fan Don Hernan with classy message after he recorded ALL his goals

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      LIONEL MESSI has sent 100-year-old superfan Don Hernan a classy message after finding out the Spaniard has recorded all of his goals on paper. All of Messi’s incredible stats and achievements are just a touch of a button away on the internet.
      Messi finally got his hands on a major international trophy with ArgentinaCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      And the global superstar also gave fan Hernan four more goals to add to his bookCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      But Hernan prefers to log the Barcelona and Argentina captain’s stats the old fashioned way, by pen and paper.
      Hernan’s incredible logbook of every single Messi goal went viral on the social media platform TikTok, thanks to his tech-savvy grandson Julian Mastrangelo.
      The Spaniard has logged every one of the 34-year-old’s goals for club and country.
      And makes sure to ask his grandson whether Messi has scored if he misses a game.
      Following Argentina’s Copa America final triumph against rivals Brazil, captain Messi sent a message to his No1 fan after learning of Hernan’s incredible stat-keeping.
      Messi said: “Hello Hernan. Your story reached me.
      “It seems crazy to me that you have been recording my goals and in that way, and that is why I wanted to send you a big hug and thank you for what you do, for all your follow-up work.”
      After watching Messi’s response, a teary-eyed Hernan responded: “I always followed you and I will follow you.
      “Until the end, I will walk behind you.”
      Thankfully, Hernan has been able to add four more goals to his book.
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      Messi took the Copa America by storm this summer, scoring four goals and providing five assists.
      Playing a role in NINE of Argentina’s 12 goals at the tournament.
      And most importantly, Messi won his first major international trophy with his country as well as ending Argentina’s 28-year trophy drought.
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