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      Cristiano Ronaldo ‘more likely to return to Man Utd than Real Madrid’ as Spaniards eye Mbappe or Haaland transfer

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO returning to Manchester United is looking more likely than a move to Real Madrid, according to reports.The Spanish side have given up on bringing Ronaldo back, it’s claimed, and instead are focusing their attentions on landing Kylian Mbappe.
      Cristiano Ronaldo could be forced to leave Juventus with the club facing financial troubleCredit: Getty
      He spent six years at Manchester United – where he won three Premier League titles and the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
      And Tuttosport in Italy report that Man Utd is looking a more viable option than Real Madrid.
      Ronaldo, 36, spent six years at Old Trafford before nine seasons in the Spanish capital.
      He joined Serie A champions Juventus in 2018 but could be forced to leave this summer with the club facing a financial crisis.
      Ronaldo has long been linked with a sensational return to Manchester United, and it appears this season he could be on the move once more.
      Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane suggested at the weekend that Ronaldo returning to the Spanish giants could be on the cards.
      However, Real are among the Euro giants trailing 22-year-old French striker Mbappe.
      World Cup winner Mbappe had been Zidane’s dream transfer this summer.
      But despite his contract ending in 2022, PSG are reportedly reluctant to sell him and will gamble on keeping the youngster for one more year in order to hand him an extension.
      So Real are also now ready to enter the war for Erling Haaland and could dig deep to find the reported £150million required for his coveted signature.
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      Should Haaland end up at the Bernabeu, it could spell the end of Karim Benzema’s 12 seasons in the Spanish capital.
      And it would also make a move for Ronaldo financially impossible.
      That would open the door for Ronaldo to rejoin Manchester United, where he won three Premier League titles and the Champions League.
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      Real Madrid are focussing their attentions on Kylian Mbappe, reports claimCredit: AFP
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      David Beckham ‘eyes transfer for Real Madrid star Marcelo’ as he continues to build star-studded Inter Miami team

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      INTER MIAMI owner David Beckham is reportedly eyeing a move for Real Madrid star Marcelo.France Football claim Manchester United legend Becks has already approached the veteran Brazilian over a switch to the MLS.
      Inter Miami are interested in a move for Real Madrid defender MarceloCredit: Getty
      The report adds that Marcelo – who hasn’t featured for Madrid for over a month – is yet to respond to the offer to play for Miami.
      At his peak, he has established himself as one of the world’s best left-backs during his trophy-laden spell in the Spanish capital.
      But the 32-year-old’s struggles with injuries alongside the emergence of Ferland Mendy has seen him reduced to just seven starts this season.
      Marcelo’s contract expires in June 2022 Madrid will have to offload him this summer if they are to recieve any fee for the Brazil international.
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      Such have been his contributions to Real, he was named in SunSport’s best XI of players who have played with Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.
      And CR7 is also reportedly urging Juventus to sign his former Real Madrid team-mate following their interest back in the spring of 2020.
      Inter Miami meanwhile are in the market for a left-back and are one of many MLS sides keeping tabs on West Brom defender Kieran Gibbs.
      Ryan Shawcross has already joined Phil Neville at Inter Miami on a free transfer after ending his 14-year stint at Stoke.
      Marcelo could join several other household names in the MLS side

      Marcelo could be the latest signing under owner Becks – who has ploughed another £11.2million of his own cash into the US franchise.
      International superstars like Gonzalo Higuain and Blaise Matuidi have already signed on as Neville attempts to improve on last season’s disappointing 10th-placed finish in the Eastern Conference.
      Yet Miami are said to be under investigation by the MLS for ‘violating the salary budget’ by signing Frenchman Matuidi from Juventus.
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      Xavi confirms he is ‘in contact’ with Barcelona president Joan Laporta as he fuels talk of sensational return as manager

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      BARCELONA legend Xavi is in regular contact with the Catalans’ new president Joan Laporta.The legendary midfielder is widely backed to become Barca boss one day and this latest revelation will only fuel that fire.
      Xavi says he is ‘in contact’ with new Barcelona president Joan Laporta amid talk of the Al Saad coach taking over as managerCredit: Getty
      Xavi’s ‘great friend’ Laporta was re-elected earlier this monthCredit: Rex
      Xavi, 41, is currently in charge of Qatari side Al Saad and has won four trophies in his time there.
      He built up a strong bond with ‘good friend’ Laporta during the latter’s first spell as Barca president between 2003 and 2010.
      And the former club captain – who admitted it’s his dream to manage Barca – recently revealed he stays in touch with ‘the best president I ever had’ in Laporta.
      Xavi told beIN Sports: “Laporta is a good friend. I know him very well.
      “He is the best president I have ever had. Barca will return both in terms of sporting and economic results.
      “There are problems to solve but you can do it all. I wish him well. I am in contact with him and I am very happy.”
      Laporta was re-elected earlier this month and refused to rule out a move for Xavi during his campaign.
      Former Barca star Ronald Koeman is currently in charge of the Nou Camp giants.
      However, his first season in charge has not been great, with his team crashing out of the Champions League to PSG at the Round of 16 stage.
      His side do remain in the hunt for the LaLiga title however, trailing league leaders Atletico Madrid by four points.
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      When asked about Xavi in February, Laporta told RAC1: “We call each other often.
      “In my project, I think that in the short, medium or long-term, he can coach Barcelona because he wants to.
      “But he needs a little more preparation. The club requires experience. It’s the same as we did with [Frank] Rijkaard, who laid the foundations, and Pep Guardiola, who brought excellence.
      “First of all, we have to respect Koeman, who has a contract. He’s a Barcelona great and deserves all our respect, although results and performances count.
      “The current situation requires experience.”
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      Eden Hazard ‘wants surgery’ a year after Real Madrid star’s ankle op in bid to get fit again but could MISS Euro 2020

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      EDEN HAZARD reportedly wants to undergo ankle surgery AGAIN just a year after his last op.The Belgian has struggled with injuries since leave Chelsea for Real Madrid and this latest setback could see him miss this summer’s Euros.
      Eden Hazard reportedly wants to have another ankle operation
      The procedure could see the Belgian miss the EurosCredit: Rex
      Hazard, 30, has a persistent problem with his left ankle.
      And he is said to have been in pain – which has got worse recently – since his procedure on it last March.
      The winger has also picked up several muscle injuries since he has been at Real and they are linked to the underlying ankle issue, according to Spanish outlet Marca.
      Hazard’s running and movement style are said to have been affected by the issue which could have led to the increase in muscle injuries.
      And as a result, the former Lille man is said to be resigned to another surgery and sees it as his only option even though it was almost certainly see him miss Belgian’s Euros campaign.
      Hazard joined Real in June 2019 from Chelsea for an initial fee of £89million, although that sum could end up rising to £150m.
      But he has played just 36 of Real’s 88 games since he arrived at the Bernabeu.
      His latest injury came in training as he was forced out with a psoas muscle problem which affects the lifting of the upper leg.
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      Hazard was absent from the open portion of Real’s training session last Monday afternoon, sparking fears he’d suffered yet another setback.
      Real confirmed his injury a few hours later, with reports claiming he could be sidelined for up to six weeks.
      Hazard recently told Premier Sports: “When it comes to the end of my career I can look back at my achievements, but my priority now is playing well and enjoying my football.
      ‘I don’t think about where I will be in the next few years, I try to focus on the next match and the next training session.
      “I’ve only just turned 30 so as long as my body feels good, hopefully I can keep playing for at least another five or six years.”
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      Arsenal ‘plan to keep Odegaard next season and will open transfer talks with Real Madrid over loan or permanent deal’

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      ARSENAL will try to keep Martin Odegaard at the Emirates next season, according to reports.Mikel Arteta has been delighted by the Norwegian’s impact since arriving on loan from Real Madrid in January and will reportedly try to extend the deal or sign him permanently.
      Arsenal want Martin Odegaard to stay at the club next seasonCredit: Getty
      The 22-year-old capped a near perfect week when he scored in the Gunners’ 2-1 North London derby win over Tottenham on Sunday – his first Premier League goal for the club.
      He bagged his first ever Arsenal goal in Thursday’s 3-1 Europa League win at Olympiakos.
      And he was named captain of Norway.
      The midfielder has had such an impact since his arrival, the North Londoners plan to enter transfer talks with Real Madrid at the end of the season in order to help keep him on board, according to the Mail.
      Whether the move is financially feasible remains to be seen with the Gunners struggling to qualify for Europe.
      But with Real lining up mega-money moves for Kylian Mbappe or Erling Haaland, Los Blancos are open to letting Odegaard leave.
      The attacking midfielder has settled into life at Arsenal quickly and hinted recently he was keen to stay in London beyond the end of this season.
      Odegaard told BT Sport: “I have felt at home since the first day, I am happy to be here and I feel great so I’m very pleased to be a part of the team.”
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      He also revealed the goal against Tottenham was the stuff of dreams.
      Odegaard told the club website: “It was a dream come true today and also it was a big win in the derby so I’m really happy for the team.
      “This was for our fans and I hope they are happy with us today.”
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      Watch Messi celebrate equalling Barcelona legend Xavi’s 767 appearance record with magical brace in 4-1 win over Huesca

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      LIONEL MESSI netted a stunning double as he celebrated equalling the legendary Xavi’s appearance record for Barcelona in style.
      The Argentine superstar, 33, broke the deadlock with a thunderous 20-yard drive off the bar after just 13 minutes of La Liga clash with Huesca.

      Lionel Messi celebrated another Barcelona record with a thunderous goal against HuescaCredit: AP

      A banner was unfurled before kick off to mark Messi’s joint-record 767 appearanceCredit: EPA

      A MAGICAL finish from Lionel Messi! 🙌The strike bounces in off the underside of the bar for his 20th league goal of the season, and Barca have an early lead 🔥 pic.twitter.com/H0zyw4ZeAu
      — Premier Sports 📺 (@PremierSportsTV) March 15, 2021

      Messi scores another to mark his record-equalling 767th appearance for Barca! 👏A comprehensive 4-1 win for the Catalan side at Camp Nou 🔵🔴 pic.twitter.com/E1yVPZ65K4
      — Premier Sports 📺 (@PremierSportsTV) March 15, 2021

      He later rounded off the scoring in the 4-1 win as well as teeing up youngster Oscar Mingueza García and Antoine Griezmann on a memorable night.
      That was the ideal way to mark his latest outing on the pitch pulling him level alongside Xavi as Barca’s all-time appearance maker with a total of 767 matches.
      Victory took Barcelona into 2nd in LaLiga – four points behind faltering leaders Atletico Madrid – as they continue to recover from a shocking start to the campaign
      And, after rewriting his latest piece of club history, Messi wrote on Instagram: “It is a great honour to play this many games for Barcelona.

      “Thank you to all my team-mates who played alongside me throughout the years, and to my family and friends for always being by my side.”

      Messi could easily have been playing elsewhere this season after attempting to force a move away last summer.
      But after Barcelona won the legal row over a release clause in his contract, he returned to match Xavi’s total of 17 consecutive seasons playing at the Nou Camp.
      And the former Spanish midfielder, who is currently manager of Al Sadd in Qatar, could not be happier for his ex-teammate.

      He told Mundo Deportivo: “You could see that Leo would end up surpassing me. 
      “If he did not leave Barca it was clear that he would add many more games and he is still young to continue playing, he has a lot of football left, so he can play many more games.”
      Xavi continued: “It had to be Leo. It is fair that the best player in history is the one who has defended the Barca shirt the most times.”
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      Xavi also has no doubts that the South American forward is the best player he ever shared the pitch with.
      And he added that it is an ‘honour’ for his record to be taken by Messi.
      Xavi said: “It is an honor that the best player in the world and for me in history is the one who surpasses me.
      “Leo is like that, he’s insurmountable, you can’t compete with him because he always wins.”

      He has equalled Xavi’s record of 767 matches for BarcelonaCredit: Reuters
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      Chelsea to battle Man Utd for Ilaix Moriba transfer after ‘missing out on Barcelona wonderkid’s signature in 2019’

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      CHELSEA and Manchester United are both battling for Ilaix Moriba after missing out on the Barcelona wonderkid in 2019, reports say.
      Moriba is the latest youngster to burst into Ronald Koeman’s team this season.

      Chelsea and Manchester United are both battling for Ilaix Moriba, reports say.Credit: Rex Features

      The 18-year-old has made six appearances in all competitions and scored his first-ever goal in their 2-0 win against Osasuna this month.
      But Moriba came close to joining Pep Guardiola at Man City two years ago when doubts emerged over a new Barca deal.
      He ended up staying at the Nou Camp, but according to Sport, Chelsea and United are still tracking the midfielder.
      So too are Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig, with clubs said to have asked ex-Barca club director Eric Abidal to take Moriba on loan in the past.

      City were so close to signing the Spaniard, he had even booked a plane ticket to the Etihad as he searched for his first professional contract.
      But at the last minute, his dad Mamady Kourouma cancelled the ticket on the morning of the flight after a breakthrough in contract talks with Barca.
      Mamady said: “With Barcelona, the negotiations did not advance.
      “We met with Txiki Begiristain [City’s sporting director] and he explained his entire project to us.

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      “We liked it because they bet a lot on him. A few weeks later we had the tickets to travel to Manchester and sign the contract.
      “I cancelled it the morning that we had to go there. I wanted Ilaix to be an example and a reference for the next generations of Barcelona.
      “His friends were gone. If he stayed, it was proof Barca was betting on the youth players.
      “We managed to reach an agreement where we all came out winning.”
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      PSG BAN stars from talking about Lionel Messi after Paredes lets slip transfer plans for Barcelona superstar

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have BANNED their players talking about Lionel Messi after Leandro Paredes let slip the club’s transfer plans.
      The Barcelona great’s Nou Camp contract expires in the summer meaning he is set to become a free agent.

      Paris Saint-Germain have banned their players discussing Lionel Messi’s futureCredit: Rex Features

      PSG – as well as Manchester City – are in the hunt to sign the six-time Ballon d’Or winner, especially if they lose Kylian Mbappe.
      And midfielder Paredes confirmed his club ARE pursuing his Argentine compatriot Messi just days after dumping him out of the Champions League.
      But his comments did not go down well with the Ligue 1 champs – who have now implemented a clampdown on Messi chat.
      Paredes told Le Journal Du Dimanche: “They have asked me not to talk about it anymore.

      “People didn’t like my position on what I was saying. Some people saw it as disrespectful. This was not the case for me.
      “It’s up to Messi to decide calmly at the end of the season what he wants to do with his future.”
      He previously told Corriere dello Sport: “It’s up to Leo to come to the club, because PSG are trying to convince him.
      “To be able to be coached by a coach from your country and the possibility of playing with Leo is a great opportunity. I hope it happens.”

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      Messi, 33, made a dramatic U-turn last summer to see out the final year of his Barcelona contract.
      New president Joan Laporta is determined to convince the superstar to renew his deal and stay put at the Nou Camp.
      But a video of Messi snapping at fans filming him leaving the training ground suggests Laporta has his work cut out appeasing the frustrated legend.
      Messi’s dad Jorge is due to fly in to Barcelona for talks with Laporta this week.
      SunSport revealed the 33-year-old wants proof that the LaLiga giants have the funds to bolster their squad in the transfer market.
      A move to the MLS has been suggested but Messi is keen to continue fighting for the top trophies in football.

      Leandro Paredes revealed his team are trying to make a move to sign his compatriot MessiCredit: Icon Sport – Getty

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