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      Samir Nasri says Drip Doctor scandal ‘destroyed’ him and he had ‘nightclub’ agreement with Sevilla manager Sampaoli

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      SAMIR NASRI opened up on the doping scandal that rocked the former Arsenal and Man City star’s career.The Frenchman, 33, was banned for 12 months by Uefa after visiting the Drip Doctors medical centre while on holiday in Los Angeles in December 2016.
      The picture of Samir Nasri and Jamila Sozahdah went viral
      The scandal broke while Nasri was on loan at LaLiga side Sevilla and he has now spoken of how he lost any desire to play football once the investigation began.
      He told an Instagram Live discussion last year: “What happened in Los Angeles ruined my season.
      “It was an injection of vitamins that was legal and I had a prescription.
      “I was destroyed because I thought I was going to be banned for two years.
      “I didn’t want to play anymore after that.  I even told [Sevilla boss, Jorge] Sampaoli to leave me out, but he always wanted me to play.
      “I was lost, I was anxious and angry with everything. I didn’t show it on the pitch but football was over for me.”DRIP FED
      Drip Doctors and its co-founder Jamila Sozahdah were also suddenly in the spotlight after a picture of the medic with Nasri emerged online.
      Having been given an initial six-month sentence, his punishment for receiving an intravenous drip of 500 millilitres of water containing nutrients was doubled and backdated – effectively ruling him out of action for the entirety of 2018.
      The sorry episode marked the attacking midfielder’s downturn as he endured underwhelming spells with Antalyaspor and West Ham, in between which he served his doping ban.
      Nasri then signed for Anderlecht, managed by former Manchester City team-mate Vincent Kompany, in 2019.

      Drip Doctors and Jamila Sozahdah (left) were also under the microscope after the Nasri saga
      But he can count on two Premier League titles and a League Cup at Etihad Stadium, which made him a star capture for Sevilla in 2016 and urged Jorge Sampaoli to award the player immense freedom.
      Nasri recalled: “Sampaoli liked me so much that he said to me, ‘Come to our team, you can drink, go to nightclubs, do what you want and I’ll cover your back. All I ask is that you play well on the pitch on the weekend’.
      “In fact, one weekend I wasn’t able to play and I wanted to go home and see my family and he offered to watch my house and look after my dog.”
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      Lionel Messi flies back to Argentina with family on a private jet with Barcelona transfer future still up-in-air

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      LIONEL MESSI has jetted home to Argentina with his family after being given permission to miss Barcelona’s last league match amid continuing uncertainty over his future.The footballer reached Buenos Aires with wife Antonela Roccuzzo and children Thiago, eight, Ciro, five, and Mateo, three.
      Lionel Messi and his family were spotted at the airport last night heading back to ArgentinaCredit: Twitter
      The star boarded a private jet with his Barcelona future still up-in-the-airCredit: Instagram
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      Bodyguard Pepe Costa accompanied them as they boarded their plane on Tuesday night at Barcelona’s El Prat airport.
      They made a beeline for the airport terminal without stopping after being dropped off in a chauffeur-driven 4×4 despite shouts from waiting photographers anxious to get them to pose for a last family pic on Spanish soil.
      The 33-year-old is due to meet up with the Argentina national squad for two World Cup qualifiers with Chile and Colombia on June 3 and 8.
      Then they begin their quest for glory at the Copa America tournament.
      His wife and children are expected to head to his native city of Rosario to be reunited with family and friends.
      Messi left the Catalan capital without renewing his club contract, which is due to end on June 30.
      He has been linked to Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain. 
      Barcelona fans are optimistic he will end up staying at the club following the election victory of new president Joan Laporta.
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      And pal Sergio Aguero’s expected arrival at the Nou Camp following his departure from the Etihad next month is also a huge boost to those hopes.
      Messi rested in his last few days in Barcelona after being given permission to miss the club’s last league game against Eibar on Saturday.
      The Catalan side went into the game without any chance of winning LaLiga and had to settle for third spot behind champions Atletico de Madrid and runners-up Real Madrid.
      Messi is expected to play his last World Cup in Qatar next year.
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      Zinedine Zidane ‘quits Real Madrid with immediate effect’ after troubled season at Bernabeu

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      ZINEDINE ZIDANE has quit Real Madrid with immediate effect, according to reports.The Frenchman, 48, returned for his second spell in charge at the Bernabeu in March 2019.
      Zinedine Zidane has quit as manager of Real MadridCredit: EPA
      But journalist Fabrizio Romano tweeted on Wednesday night he had decided to walk away once again.
      Los Blancos endured a difficult season this term.
      They were pipped to the LaLiga title by city-rivals Atletico by two points.
      Real suffered a shock early exit from the Copa del Rey at the hands of third-tier Alcoyano.
      And in Europe, Zidane’s side were dumped out in comprehensive fashion by Chelsea at the semi-finals stage.
      The former midfielder did win the league title in 2019-20 to add to his one LaLiga, three Champions Leagues and two Club World Cups from his first spell.
      The shock news of Zidane’s exit compounds a bad day for Real Madrid after their Bernabeu stadium was pictured on fire.
      Billows of smoke rose out of the ground which is currently undergoing a £500million redevelopment.
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      Exclusive. Zinedine Zidane has decided to LEAVE Real Madrid with immediate effect. ⚪️🚨 #RealMadrid #Zidane— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 26, 2021

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      Talk will quickly turn to Zidane’s replacement.
      Earlier on Wednesday, Antonio Conte left Inter Milan just days after securing their first Serie A title in 11 years following a row with the club’s owners.
      His name will surely be linked with the vacant post.
      However, ex-Juventus boss Max Allegri is the early favourite.
      Former players Raul, Xabi Alonso, Guti and Fernando Hierro may also be in contention.
      Meanwhile Zidane is tipped to take over at old club Juve, where Andrea Pirlo is under pressure having failed to win the domestic title for the first time in ten years.
      Gareth Bale, Eden Hazard and Sergio Ramos are Real Madrid’s top earners
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      Gareth Bale shock RETIREMENT rumours after Euro 2020 rubbished amid claims he’d like Real Madrid contract termination

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      GARETH BALE’S agent has rubbished reports in Spain that the Welsh star was hoping to retire after Euro 2020.The forward is preparing to lead his nation at next month’s showpiece after building up his fitness at Tottenham on a season-long loan from Real Madrid.
      Talks of Gareth Bale’s retirement have been rubbished by his agentCredit: AFP
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      Bale, 31, scored 11 goals in just ten Premier League starts at Spurs but was hardly used by Jose Mourinho before the Portuguese boss was axed in April.
      He still has a year remaining on his mega £600,000-a-week Madrid contract but Los Blancos are desperate to get him off the wage bill.
      Spanish outlet ABC have claimed today that Bale is preparing to quit football at the end of Euro 2020.
      It stated the ex-Southampton ace wanted to hang up his boots and attempt to forge a career as a pro golfer.
      However, his agent Jonathan Barnett shot those rumours out of the water when asked about them by talkSPORT.
      He said: “Sorry, I don’t speak about rubbish reporting.”
      Bale finished the season on a high by scoring twice in the win at Leicester to seal Spurs’ place in Europe.
      And he confirmed afterwards he would not be revealing his plans for next season until after his duty with Wales has finished this summer.

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      He said: “I know what I’m doing but it will just cause chaos if I say anything.
      “I am not thinking about anything, all I’m concentrating on now is obviously finishing this season off strong.
      “We meet up straight away for the Euros and I’m not thinking about anything else other than Wales.”
      A Spanish report claimed the Welshman was going to concentrate on becoming a pro golferCredit: PA
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      Lionel Messi flies back to Argentina with family on private jet with Barcelona transfer future still up-in-air

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      LIONEL MESSI has jetted home to Argentina with his family after being given permission to miss Barcelona’s last league match amid continuing uncertainty over his future.The footballer was due to reach Buenos Aires this morning with wife Antonela Roccuzzo and children Thiago, eight, Ciro, five, and Mateo, three.
      Lionel Messi and his family were spotted at the airport last night heading back to ArgentinaCredit: Twitter
      The star boarded a private jet with his Barcelona future still up-in-the-airCredit: Instagram
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      Bodyguard Pepe Costa accompanied them as they boarded their plane on Tuesday night at Barcelona’s El Prat airport.
      They made a beeline for the airport terminal without stopping after being dropped off in a chauffeur-driven 4×4 despite shouts from waiting photographers anxious to get them to pose for a last family pic on Spanish soil.
      The 33-year-old is due to meet up with the Argentina national squad for two World Cup qualifiers with Chile and Colombia on June 3 and 8.
      Then they begin their quest for glory at the Copa America tournament.
      His wife and children are expected to head to his native city of Rosario to be reunited with family and friends.
      Messi left the Catalan capital without renewing his club contract, which is due to end on June 30.
      He has been linked to Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain. 
      Barcelona fans are optimistic he will end up staying at the club following the election victory of new president Joan Laporta.
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      And pal Sergio Aguero’s expected arrival at the Nou Camp following his departure from the Etihad next month is also a huge boost to those hopes.
      Messi rested in his last few days in Barcelona after being given permission to miss the club’s last league game against Eibar on Saturday.
      The Catalan side went into the game without any chance of winning LaLiga and had to settle for third spot behind champions Atletico de Madrid and runners-up Real Madrid.
      Messi is expected to play his last World Cup in Qatar next year.
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      Atletico Madrid rejected £136m Joao Felix transfer bid from Premier League team amid Man Utd interest

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      ATLETICO MADRID rejected a £136million bid for Joao Felix from a Premier League club last year, according to reports.Manchester United were continually linked with the Portuguese star before he made the switch to Spain from Benfica in 2019.
      Joao Felix has helped Atletico to LaLiga glory this seasonCredit: Getty
      But despite the 21-year-old picking LaLiga over England, a third party on behalf of the unnamed Prem side still approached Atletico about a move, according to Goal.
      The reportedly serious bid would have seen the youngster move at the end of last season but the Spanish outfit immediately rejected the approach.
      Atletico paid £126m for his signature in 2019 using money made from Antoine Griezmann’s departure for Barcelona.
      He has teamed up with Luis Suarez this season to help Atletico capture the LaLiga title ahead of Real Madrid and Barcelona.
      Felix is regarded as one of the hottest young talents in Europe and was wanted by United, Manchester City, Juventus and Real Madrid before his switch to the Wanda Metropolitano.
      But some had questioned whether Atletico’s style of play was best suited to Felix’s slight frame.
      Fellow Portuguese Carlos Carvalhal said a move to Atletico’s bitter rivals Real may have been a better fit.
      The manager of Portuguese top flight side Rio Ave said: “Joao Felix is​​ a great player and I don’t want to create controversy with my statements.
      “He is a player with incredible technical ability, but I’m not sure Atletico’s way of playing is the best for him.
      “That was my doubt when he signed for them. Diego Simeone is a great coach, his teams are very strong, very competitive, but Felix does not seem to be the perfect player to be there.

      “In a different situation, we would see a great Felix. It will be a little difficult and it will take more time. He will have to transform as a player.
      “If he had gone to a team like Real Madrid, he would be at a higher level. The context would be more favourable for him.
      “It’s not a criticism of Simeone, there is no doubt about what he has achieved. The work speaks for itself, I just believe this marriage is not the best.”
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      Uefa open disciplinary proceedings against Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus over failed European Super League plot

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      UEFA have opened the way to ban Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus from the Champions League after beginning formal disciplinary charges against the rebel trio.Euro chiefs are determined to bring the three Super League ringleaders to heel after the collapse of their breakaway plan.
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      Unlike the Prem Big Six, the two Milan sides and Atletico Madrid, the three clubs have refused to pull the plug on their scheme.
      That has infuriated Uefa President Aleksander Ceferin.
      He is out for revenge and wants to impose two season bans.
      And now that prospect had moved a step closer after Uefa announced its first move.
      In a statement, Nyon officials said: “Following an investigation conducted by UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspectors in connection with the so-called ‘Super League’ project, disciplinary proceedings have been opened against Real Madrid CF, FC Barcelona and Juventus FC for a potential violation of UEFA’s legal framework.
      “Further information will be made available in due course.”
      Uefa has put the screws on all three who now know they face serious sanctions unless they apologise and finally give up the ghost on their concept.
      Despite all six English rebels backing out within 48 hours of the ESL announcement, Real, Barca and Juve have still not backed down.
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      Earlier in May, the trio released a joint statement vowing to go to war with the European chiefs.
      The waffling press release also aimed a dig at the nine clubs who initially formed the ESL but pulled out amid fan fury across the world.
      Days later, the threat of a two-year suspension from European tournaments was thrown down.
      Uefa boss Alexander Ceferin is determined to throw the book at the wantaway rebelsCredit: AFP

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      Man City hope for Eric Garcia cash windfall with Barcelona due to pay compensation over free transfer on five-year deal

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      MANCHESTER CITY are hoping for a cash windfall when Spain international defender Eric Garcia rejoins Barcelona next month.The centre-back is poised to sign a five-year deal at the Nou Camp when his contract at the Etihad expires.
      Manchester City are hoping to get a compensation package when Eric Garcia returns to BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      He was rated in the £30million bracket by City when he first indicated he wanted to leave last summer – but is now a free agent.
      However, the Premier League club believe they will be entitled to some kind of compensation for Garcia under Fifa rules.
      He has spent the last four years on their books after originally coming through the ranks with Barca and is still only 20.
      Any sort of settlement is likely to be decided by a tribunal but it will help boost the transfer kitty of Pep Guardiola this summer.
      Garcia’s first-team opportunities have been limited since he indicated last summer he would be signing a new contract.
      He has made 12 appearances so far this term – half of those in the successful Premier League campaign.
      Last year, he earned 20 across all competitions.
      However, despite his lack of game time this season – 858 minutes in total – Garcia earned a call-up into Spain’s Euro 2020 squad.
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      His Manchester City team-mate Aymeric Laporte is also in after switching his international allegiance from France this month.
      However, there was no place for 180-cap defender Sergio Ramos following an injury-hit season.
      Head coach Luis Enrique said: “It was a very difficult decision but Ramos has not been able to compete or train very much recently.
      “I would have liked Ramos to be in the squad but I did not think it was viable because he has practically been unable to compete.”

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