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      Fans all spot the same ‘bizarre’ thing in Man Utd star Alex Telles’ Brazil World Cup call-up video

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      FOOTBALL fans mocked Alex Telles after he shared a video reacting to his World Cup call-up by Brazil.Several of his international team-mates also filmed the moment they learned of their call-up to the World Cup, including Neymar and Richarlison.
      Alex Telles and his wife had an emotional reaction to his World Cup call up
      Wife Priscila Minuzzo offered support to the defender
      The pair embraced but fans noticed another odd aspect of the video

      Telles responded to the news by breaking down in tears as he sat on a sofa next to his wife Priscila Minuzzo, who offered support.
      The Manchester United star, who is on loan at Sevilla, appeared to wipe away tears before hugging his partner.
      But fans noticed something else rather strange about the video – the presence of a Christmas tree.
      Many felt it was weird for Telles to have his tree up so early since Christmas is weeks away.
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      One fan wrote: “Telles needs to be thrown off the team for having his Christmas tree up already.”
      Another added: “[The] most shocking thing about the Brazil World Cup squad announcement is that Alex Telles already has his Christmas tree up.”
      A third said: “Why does Telles have his Christmas tree up 😭.”
      Another remarked: “Nothing against Alex Telles but who the f**k has a Christmas tree up on November 7th?! 🙄🥴.”
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      Telles’ United team-mate Antony also filmed his reaction to being called up and jumped for joy alongside family members.
      His accompanying caption read: “For you!!! Thank you, God!!
      “Thank you everyone… friends, family, mom, dad, brothers!! Love you!!! Too much emotion!!”
      Bruno Guimaraes and his loved ones – including his newborn son – also sat on the sofa as they waited for the Newcastle star’s name to be read out.
      And they jumped to their feet as the midfielder’s selection for the World Cup was confirmed.
      Guimaraes’ celebration, however, was somewhat mooted as he was holding his little bundle of joy. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo keen to play until he’s 40 but he will RETIRE as soon as body slows down, claims Portugal manager

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO will play until he’s 40 – but will retire as soon as his body slows down, according to Portugal boss Fernando Santos.The Manchester United star, 37, has dominated headlines over recent months as he looked to force a move away from Old Trafford before his now infamous refusal to appear as sub against Tottenham.
      Cristiano Ronaldo will play into his 40s if his physical levels don’t dropCredit: Instagram / @cristiano
      Cristiano Ronaldo has been angling for a move away from Man UtdCredit: AP
      However, Santos has revealed Ronaldo will keep on playing until his physical level finally drops.
      In 2020, Santos told TVI24: “Cristiano is ready to play until he’s 40, but he doesn’t know if it will happen.
      “At some point he may feel that he no longer has the same conditions.
      “He’s not a player who will lower his level, when he feels like he can’t be Ronaldo, he won’t.”
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      Ronaldo was surprisingly handed the armband as the Red Devils slipped to a 3-1 defeat at Villa Park on Sunday.
      He has started each of United’s last four games but it appears Erik ten Hag is happy to let him leave at the beginning of next year.
      A report this week has also claimed that a return to Sporting Lisbon could be on the cards.
      The veteran is also preparing for what will most-likely be his last World Cup with Portugal this month.
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      But one thing is for certain, Ronaldo is not planning to retire any time soon – and his incredibly detailed fitness regime makes that all possible.
      In 2020, Ronaldo revealed his desire to play until he’s 40 after celebrating his 35th birthday.
      Quizzed on how long he can keep going, the Portuguese icon told Marca: “Much will depend on what I feel, on my motivation.
      “Physically it will never be a problem.
      “I am treating myself well and I think can play safely up to 40 years.
      “The most important factor, honestly, will be more psychological – that will be the one that makes the difference.
      “In any case, everything has a beginning and an end. I won’t last a lifetime but I still feel strong enough to continue winning. I will stop if I have no incentives.” More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo nearly quit football due to being bullied over his accent and feeling lonely before Man Utd move

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO considered quitting football before his big break at Manchester United due to constant bullying, loneliness and homesickness.Though now one of the greatest players in history, Ronaldo had to overcome considerable adversity during his days at Sporting Lisbon’s academy.
      Cristiano Ronaldo struggled in Sporting’s academyCredit: Reuters
      He went on to become one of the greatest players of all timeCredit: AFP
      A new book claims the Red Devils star — who went on to win five Champions League titles and five Ballon d’Ors — almost packed it up as he struggled to fit in with fellow kids.
      Ronaldo was born in February 1985 on the island of Madeira — 535 miles from the Portuguese capital Lisbon.
      He was recruited by Sporting at the age of 12 but his first few years were so tough that a new book published this week claims Ronaldo:

      Was teased mercilessly for his heavy Madeiran accent by other boys.
      Got into a series of bust-ups and scrapes in the schoolyard.
      Once became so angry when he felt a teacher was making fun of the way he spoke, he threw a chair at her.
      Cried every day for months as he missed his family and local friends.

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      According to the book, Messi vs Ronaldo: One Rivalry, Two GOATs, and the Era That Remade the World’s Game the 37- year-old thought about leaving before he had made the first XI.
      It is also claimed Sporting directors threatened to send him home if his attitude did not improve as he produced bad grades in lessons and was frequently absent from class.
      In the end, an agreement was made after almost a year that allowed Ronaldo to quietly drop his studies and focus on his football.
      As he would later explain: “I always felt that I wasn’t cut out for school. So what was the point?”
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      Ronaldo is renowned for his impeccable physique but, as a teenager, he was initially not allowed inside the gymnasium.
      While he could concentrate on football full-time by the age of 14, his plans to bulk up and build muscles — so he would not be easily knocked off the ball — were blocked by hierarchy at the Portuguese giants. At the time, the club’s academy had strict limits on the amount of time young players were permitted to work out.
      It was one of the golden rules laid down by academy executive Aurelio Pereira, who said: “We never put children in gyms. That is one of the secrets behind our players’ long careers. It’s important to let them grow naturally.”
      As a result, Ronaldo — who told his peers he would be “the best in the world one day” — started sneaking out of the dormitory at night to lift weights in the gym.
      When the Sporting coaches caught him, they punished him with detention. Other times they had to padlock shut the gym during the evenings.
      Ronaldo refused to stop and he even took BUCKETS into the showers after training, filling them with water to use as weights for squats and push-ups.
      When the buckets were taken away, he began strapping weights to his ankles and racing cars away from stoplights on the street.
      And when coaches took the balls away after training to stop him from overdoing it, he found a bowl of fruit in the cafeteria and ball juggled with ORANGES.
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      Sporting fitness coach Carlos Bruno recalled of Ronaldo’s dedication: “He always wanted more.
      “Most players, when the training goes on too long, they say, ‘Hey, coach, too much water kills the plant, you know?’ Cristiano was a guy who always wanted more water in the plant.”
      l Messi vs Ronaldo: One Rivalry, Two GOATs and the Era That Remade the World’s Game, by Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg, is published by Mariner Books and is out tomorrow. More

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      Britain’s richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe rules OUT buying Liverpool or Man Utd… and reveals club he’s piling cash into

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      BRITAIN’s richest man has ruled out bids for Premier League powerhouses Liverpool and Manchester United.The Merseysiders were recently put up for sale by their American owners Fenway Sports Group after 12 years of ownership.
      John W Henry has put Liverpool up for saleCredit: GETTY
      Speculation is also rife that the Glazers will soon put Manchester United up for saleCredit: PA
      But Britain’s richest man has ruled out buying either clubCredit: PA
      And speculation is rife that the Glazer family are finally willing to sell up shop after years of protest from angry United fans.
      But Sir Jim Ratcliffe won’t be putting himself in the running to take ownership of either north west club and will continue to focus his efforts on getting French outfit Nice to the summit of Ligue 1.
      A spokesperson for Ratcliffe told The Telegraph: “Our position has developed since the summer and we are now focusing our efforts in Nice and raising our ambitions for the club to make them into a top-tier club in France to compete with PSG.
      “This would represent much better value for our investment than buying one of the top-tier Premier League clubs.”
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      It was assumed Ratcliffe would be interested in purchasing Liverpool or United following his failed efforts to acquire Chelsea.
      Ratcliffe failed in a £4.25billion bid to take charge of the west Londoners, who are now under the ownership of an American consortium led by Todd Boehly.
      The 70-year-old’s decision to rule himself out of buying the Red Devils comes three months after he expressed an interest in buying out the Glazers.
      The billionaire, who is a Manchester United fan, can now focus his time and resources on turning Nice into a force capable of dethroning Paris Saint-Germain’s grip on Ligue 1.
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      Ratcliffe’s Ineos company bought the French outfit – who are currently in ninth place in the French division – for £91million in 2019.
      FSG’s decision to put Liverpool up for sale has perplexed many, although not former Manchester United defender Gary Neville.
      During an episode of The Overlap, he said: “It absolutely makes sense.
      “They haven’t got the money really, FSG, to compete with the other teams in the league.
      “They’ve developed the stadium, they’ve got Jurgen Klopp at a point whereby, how long is he going to be around for? Is it two years, is it three years?
      “If that Chelsea valuation, which at this moment in time sets the standard for valuations, they’re thinking now is the time potentially for us to get out because if we dip down the league.
      “If people think ‘hang on a minute, Boehly’s overpaid at Chelsea’, and it becomes a bit more of a struggle in the next couple of years, they’re probably thinking now is the right time.”
      Neville reckons it won’t be long before the Glazers follow suit and think put United up for sale, saying: “And I think the Glazer family will be in a similar situation. I suspect both of them will be looking for ‘outs’ or ‘part-outs’.”
      He added: “The Glazer family, I think there’s a couple of them that want to stay in, but with FSG, they I think put a £3-4bn valuation on Liverpool when they raised some money coming out of Covid. That’s where they put the valuation at.
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      “They could probably get that at this moment in time, they might not be able to get that in two or three years.
      “And they certainly can’t compete financially with some of the other clubs in the league. So I think it’s not as big a surprise when you look at some of the evidence surrounding it.”
      Manchester United legend Gary Neville reckons the Glazers could soon sell upCredit: AP More

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      Jack Wilshere lauds ‘unplayable’ Ethan Nwaneri, 15, after watching Arsenal wonderkid net twice against Man Utd

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      JACK WILSHERE has heaped praise on Arsenal’s rising star Ethan Nwaneri.The 15-year-old was watched by Wilshere during an under-18s game against Manchester United.
      Ethan Nwaneri became the youngest Premier League player of all time when he played against BrentfordCredit: Getty
      The former England midfielder is the current coach of the side and he was left impressed with Nwaneri as he netted twice in the 3-3 draw.
      The young midfielder has already made his Premier League debut, coming off the bench in the Gunners’ 3-0 win at Brentford.
      That made him the the youngest Premier League player of all time, aged only 15 years and 181 days.
      But he has not let the appearance go to his head and is continuing to play well and starred in the game against the young Red Devils.
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      Wilshere said: “In the first half, he tried to find the spaces, playing in people’s backs and creating space for himself, and we couldn’t find him a little bit.
      “In the second half, he was very good. He was unplayable at times. He had a few good moments.
      “In the second half a lot of players stepped up a level, we found some more space.
      “We spoke to them a little bit at half-time about a few tactical things which allowed Ethan to get free.
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      “We had a really good balance in the team and Ethan was good in the second half.”
      Nwaneri has been playing throughout the age groups at Arsenal and has appeared in the Premier League 2, EFL Cup and the Under 18s.
      His abilities have also attracted interest from England as he has turned out for the under-17 side six times, scoring three goals. More

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      Facundo Pellistri ‘will look to QUIT Man Utd in January transfer window after failing to play single game under Ten Hag’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Facundo Pellistri is hoping to leave in January, according to reports.The winger has not played a single minute under Erik ten Hag and he is still waiting for his senior debut for the Red Devils.
      Facundo Pellistri reportedly wants to leave Man UtdCredit: PA
      He missed out on a loan move away in the summer due to injury and now he’s recovered he finds himself as something of a forgotten man.
      Pellistri joined the club in 2020 for a fee of around £9million from Uruguayan side Penarol.
      He was dubbed a wonderkid when he signed and was recommended to the club by ex-striker Diego Forlan before they beat Lyon to his signature.
      Pellistri was loaned out to LaLiga outfit Deportivo Alaves for 18 months, playing 35 times but failing to register a goal or assist.
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      His contract expires in 2025 and there is a chance he could leave Old Trafford temporarily to rediscover his form but reports from outlet AS suggest he would prefer a permanent switch.
      United are reportedly hoping he will have a good World Cup for Uruguay so they can sell him for more.
      The emergence of fellow youngster Alejandro Garnacho means Pellistri’s days are numbered and opportunities are blocked.
      The 20-year-old could be one of a number of outcasts allowed to leave by Ten Hag as he looks to overhaul the squad.
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      The likes of Brandon Williams and Aaron Wan-Bissaka could depart this winter.
      Cristiano Ronaldo’s future remains uncertain amid claims the club want to bring in Bayern Munich ace Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting as a replacement.
      Ronaldo has been linked with moves to Al-Hilal and Sporting Lisbon. More

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      Conte can lead Tottenham title charge like Arteta at Arsenal, says Chimbonda who tips Kane to end career at Spurs

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      ANTONIO CONTE is “definitely the man” to end Tottenham’s 14-year trophy drought and turn them into Premier League title contenders, just like Mikel Arteta did at Arsenal.That is according to ex-Spurs ace Pascal Chimbonda who insists Conte can lead the club to its first piece of silverware since 2008, when the Frenchman was still playing and won the League Cup.
      Antonio Conte can end Tottenham’s trophy drought, according to Pascal ChimbondaCredit: AFP
      Pascal Chimbonda was still playing for Tottenham when they last won a trophyCredit: PA:Press Association
      The Italian tactician has had a major impact ever since joining the North Londoners last year as he led them to a top-four finish and received substantial backing in the summer transfer window.
      Chimbonda is confident the ex-Chelsea boss is bound to win a trophy with Tottenham and could even challenge for the Prem “within the next couple of seasons” like Arteta did with their local rivals.
      The Spaniard joined Arsenal during a turbulent time in 2019 and needed three years to turn the tide and transform his team into serious title contenders as they are currently top of the table.
      Speaking to Lord PIng, Chimbonda said: “Conte is definitely the man to help the club end its trophy drought, and I think he will want to win something within the next couple of seasons.
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      “He has had a massive impact on the squad since joining Tottenham and has improved the performances of so many players, who believe in what he is doing.
      “I think he can absolutely win a trophy with the club. Spurs can challenge for the title in the next couple of seasons. Look at what Arsenal are doing this season, there is no reason why Spurs can’t challenge.
      “I don’t think that anyone expected Arsenal to be up there after Arteta joined them, but he has turned them into challengers and I would expect Conte to do the same in a similar amount of time.
      “For Tottenham to really challenge, they need to add more quality players to their squad.
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      “Our squad is not that large at the moment – we have suffered with injuries to Richarlison, Son [Heung-min] and Kulu [Dejan Kulusevski] has only just returned – we really missed these players.”
      Chimbonda expects Conte to have his star striker Harry Kane for a long time as he is confident he could end his career at Tottenham.
      Kane came close to an exit last year in the summer when he almost joined Manchester City but ultimately stayed put.
      The ex-full-back, who made 103 appearances for Spurs, feels like it may be too late for a big move as the England captain is now 29 years old.
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      Pascal Chimbonda is confident Harry Kane will end his career at TottenhamCredit: Reuters
      The ex-France international claims former suitors Manchester United will want a different player whereas Bayern Munich are not on the lookout.
      Chimbonda added: “For me, I feel that if Harry was going to leave, he should have left last season. He is 29 now and time is running out for Harry.
      “We have to also think about the impact of Conte coming to the club and the influence that would have had on Kane – I’m sure he would have been excited by the appointment and would want to work with a proven winner.
      “I think that the business the club did over the summer and playing in the Champions League could have convinced Harry to stay. I can see him finishing his career at Tottenham, but in football you never really know.
      Pascal Chimbonda believes it is too late for Harry Kane to make a big moveCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      “I don’t think that he will join Manchester United – they will go for a different type of player – Bayern is a club that are reportedly interested, but I can’t see him playing there and [Eric Maxim] Choupo-Moting is playing well for them at the moment.
      “I can see Kane retiring at Spurs, hopefully with a few trophies under his arm and a lot more goals.” More

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      Nine stars who played for Man Utd and Barcelona, from four-time Champions League winner to winger who flopped at BOTH

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Barcelona will be no strangers when they take each other on in the Europa League.The Reds Devils will play the La Liga giants in February next year in the tournament’s preliminary round.
      FC Barcelona attacker Memphis Depay is one of nine stars that also played for Manchester UnitedCredit: EPA
      The two clubs have locked horns on 13 occasions, with United only winning three of them.
      The pair have enjoyed having some of the best players to ever grace the game, and at times, these players have played for both.
      Nine players have played for both clubs with varying levels of success.
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic
      The Swedish striker played for Barcelona between 2009 and 2011 but struggled to hit his best form and returned to Serie A.
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      He later joined United in 2016 following his exit from PSG and enjoyed a successful spell at Old Trafford as he won the Europa League and EFL Cup.
      Gerard Pique
      The recently retired long-standing Barcelona defender spent four years at Old Trafford between 2004 and 2008 in which he made 12 appearances in the Premier League.
      Pique returned to Barcelona and would go on to win pretty much everything possible in his career at the domestic and international levels.
      Alexis Sanchez
      The Chilean was a star in Catalonia during his three-year stint between 2011 and 2014 and got even better when he moved to the Premier League.
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      However for United fans this was to Arsenal and when he did eventually move to their club, he was a tremendous failure for two years.
      Memphis Depay
      Another winger that failed to cut the cloth at United, the dutchman was signed as one of the most promising youngsters in Europe from PSV but failed to consistently perform.
      Depay would rebuild his reputation in France with Lyon before moving to Barcelona on a free transfer in 2021.
      He has done well at the Nou Camp but has not become a regular starter under manager Xavi.
      Laurent Blanc
      The former France defender spent a single season at Barcelona in 1996 and would later move to Manchester United in the final years of his career.
      Blanc spent two seasons with the Red Devils between 2001 and 2003 before retiring from playing.
      Victor Valdes
      The Spanish shot-stopper is a legendary figure at the Nou Camp as he won everything possible as well as appearing over 500 times for the club.
      He joined United in 2015 after his contract expired, but failed to dislodge David De Gea in goal and only played twice in the Premier League before leaving the club in 2016.
      Henrik Larsson
      Another Swedish striker, Larsson had a mixed spell at Barcelona as he only scored 13 La Liga goals in 40 appearances and would leave the club to rejoin Swedish side Helsingborg.
      He would then move to the Red Devils on loan in January 2007, a spell in which he would score three times in 13 appearances in all competitions.
      Jordi Cruyff
      The former attacking midfielder is the son of iconic player Johan Cruyff and spent two years with Barcelona between 1994 and 1996.
      He then left the club for Old Trafford where he would spend the next three years of his career before a loan spell to Celta Vigo in 1999.
      Mark Hughes
      The current Bradford City manager spent two years away from Manchester United between 1986 and 1988, the first was at Barcelona and then the second was a loan spell at Bayern Munich.
      He returned to United in 1988 and would go on to play there for seven more years before leaving for Chelsea. More