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      Cristiano Ronaldo loses his crown as Man Utd’s king of the gym with Casemiro lifting bigger weights ‘with his eyes shut

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      CASEMIRO has dethroned Cristiano Ronaldo as Manchester United’s “King of the Gym”.Both icons have been getting more bench practice than they hoped this season.
      Cristiano Ronaldo sticks to a careful fitness regime, including gym work, but his legendary abilities at leg-press have been usurpedCredit: Getty
      Man Utd’s Brazil midfielder Casemiro has proved a surprise package in the gym as he’s been labelled as ‘strong as an ox’Credit: Getty
      But they played the whole of Sunday’s 1-0 Premier League win at home to West Ham – showing their strict regime is worth the weight.
      It’s claimed Casemiro can leg-press 300kg “with his eyes shut” whereas Ron is known to push 30 reps of 250kg.
      Brazil midfield hardman Casemiro, 30, and Portugal all-time great Ronaldo, 37, are weeks away from possibly their last World Cup.
      And whatever happens on the pitch, it’s certain they’ll go to Qatar honed and toned to perfection.
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      But Ron reportedly needs to “up his game” as Casemiro’s power has wowed United team-mates since his summer arrival from Real Madrid.
      That’s despite five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo being more muscle-bound and an inch taller than the £60million anchorman.
      A source told the Daily Star: “Ronny takes a lot of pride in his fitness and how muscular his legs are.
      “Few get consistently near the amount and weight he can load up. 
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      “He’s not one for bench pressing – Ronny is a legs man.
      “But it seems he may have met his match with Casemiro.
      “He’s not the biggest guy in the world but he’s as strong as an ox and can push 300kg with his eyes shut.”
      Old Trafford stars Ronaldo and Casemiro can leg-press 550kg between themCredit: Reuters More

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      Fans all say same thing as West Ham wear ‘vile’ orange ‘Kinder chocolate’ kit for Man Utd clash at Old Trafford

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      WEST HAM have come under fire on social media due to their “vile” orange kit against Manchester United.The Hammers take on United at Old Trafford in the Premier League and David Moyes’ men are donning their third kit.
      West Ham’s third kit has been bashed online by fans, who were not impressedCredit: Rex
      West Ham compete against Manchester United in a white and orange shirtCredit: AFP
      The East Londoners are competing with a half-white and half-orange shirt, an appearance that hasn’t gone down well with the fans as they took to social media to voice their disapproval.
      Some even think West Ham’s shirt looks like the Kinder chocolate design.
      One fan tweeted: “West Ham’s kit, sponsored by Kinder.”
      Another posted: “That West Ham kit is vile.”
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      A third wrote: “Is West Ham United going for the “Most Bland Kit” award this season?”
      This fan said: “As a West Ham supporter, what on earth is the orange and white away kit all about.”
      Another one tweeted: “That West Ham kit is bloody horrendous.”
      United manager Erik ten Hag has started Cristiano Ronaldo against West Ham.
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      This comes after a dramatic few weeks that saw Ronaldo getting omitted from Ten Hag’s squad after he refused to come on against Tottenham and then walked out of Old Trafford altogether.
      The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was removed from the Dutchman’s squad for the game against Chelsea but was reinstated soon after in the Europa League against Sheriff Tiraspol. More

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      Antony OUT of Man Utd squad as Harry Maguire starts first game since August and Cristiano Ronaldo leads line vs West Ham

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      ANTONY will miss Manchester United’s Premier League clash with West Ham.The £85million summer signing was subbed in the Red Devils’ midweek Europa League triumph over Sheriff.
      Antony is out of Manchester United’s match with West HamCredit: Getty
      Harry Maguire and Cristiano Ronaldo have returned to the starting XI for the visit of West HamCredit: GETTY
      Maguire hasn’t started for United since United’s horror shows against Brighton and BrentfordCredit: Getty
      But an injury has forced the Brazilian out of the visit of the Hammers.
      Some United fans thought Antony’s showboating in the win over Sheriff cost him a place in the starting XI.
      But manager Erik ten Hag rubbished that notion, saying: “No [it has nothing to do with that.
      “He’s injured and I hope it’s not too bad. I think it’s too bad.
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      “[And] in a couple of days, he will be back.”
      Red Devils skipper Harry Maguire is set to return to the starting XI following a prolonged absence.
      The England international hasn’t started since being dropped after the Red Devils’ horror shows against Brighton and Brentford.
      But Ten Hag has opted to hand the club captain a starting berth for their clash with David Moyes’ troops.
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      Maguire isn’t the only player returning to the starting XI.
      Club legend Cristiano Ronaldo has also been selected to start this evening’s match at Old Trafford. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo wanted by old club Sporting Lisbon in sensational January transfer that will see Man Utd pay his wage

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      SPORTING LISBON are prepared to offer Cristiano Ronaldo a Manchester United escape route, according to reports.The Lions expressed an interest in signing the wantaway superstar during the summer transfer window, but the Red Devils refused to sell him.
      Ronaldo (R) kicked off his career with SportingCredit: AP:Associated Press
      The five-time Ballon d’Or winner could return to Sporting in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      Sporting were also concerned about Ronaldo’s wage demands, which proved to be another reason for why the move failed to materialise.
      However, the Portuguese giants are now preparing a new offer to put to the Red Devils in January.
      According to The Mirror, in order to combat the issue of Ronaldo’s high wages, Sporting will offer a compromise.
      The Lions will request that Man Utd hand the five-time Ballon d’Or winner a pay-off on a chunk of the £500,000-a-week wages he secured when he returned to Manchester in 2021.
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      The pay-off will enable Sporting to provide the bulk of Ronaldo’s wages.
      United boss Erik ten Hag will have the final say in whether or not the Portugal skipper leaves.
      But, the Dutchman has been far from impressed with him recently.
      The pair came to blows last week after Ronaldo refused to come off the bench to play against Tottenham.
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      Instead he stormed down the tunnel and left Old Trafford before full-time.
      Ronaldo has been condemned to the substitutes bench for much of the season so far, so he is eager to find an escape route.
      And Sporting Lisbon could be the perfect destination.
      The forward joined the Lions at the age of 16 and spent six years with the club before moving to Man Utd in 2003.
      Ronaldo’s mum, Dolores Aveiro, has already predicted that her son will return to the club one day.
      She also believes that he will one day line up alongside his son, Cristiano Jr.
      When speaking to a Portuguese magazine, Dolores said: “Cristiano has to come back here. If it was up to me he’d be back already.
      “I already told him: ‘Son, before I die I want to see you playing for Sporting again’. 
      “It didn’t happen this year but perhaps it will next year.
      “But if it’s not him it will be Cristianinho. At his age he plays better than his father.
      “When he was 12 Cristiano didn’t have a trainer but today he’s his son’s teacher.”
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      Ronaldo fuelled rumours of a return to Sporting this week when it was reported that he had spent £18million on Portugal’s most expensive house.
      The property is located just a 40 minute drive from the Portuguese capital. More

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      ‘Not bad, eh?’ – Man Utd star Cristiano Ronaldo kept bit of paper in pocket at Real Madrid listing EVERY career triumph

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO carried a piece of paper detailing all of his achievements everywhere he went when he was playing at Real Madrid.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner enjoyed a trophy-laden stint at United before moving to the Bernabeu in the summer of 2009.
      Cristiano Ronaldo won several trophies before his blockbuster move to Real MadridCredit: GETTY
      The Portuguese regularly reminded himself of his achievements with a paper detailing all his trophiesCredit: GETTY
      But his accumulation of winners’ medals didn’t stop there as he went on to lift a further 15 trophies during his time in the Spanish capital – which included four Champions League triumphs.
      And the Portuguese regularly reminded himself of his accolades by carrying a piece of paper with them written down in his pocket.
      That’s according to his former fitness coach at Sporting Lisbon Carlos Bruno, who saw the list of the forward’s accolades during a visit to Real’s training ground.
      As he stared down at his CV, Ronaldo told Bruno: “Not bad, eh?”
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      The fascinating revelation was revealed in a new book entitled ‘Messi vs Ronaldo’, which also revealed the duo came close to playing against one another in a lucrative All-Stars match.
      Ronaldo, 37, has yet to pick up silverware since returning to Manchester United last September.
      The Portugal skipper’s future at Old Trafford is currently up in the air as he’s fallen down the pecking order under Erik ten Hag.
      Ronaldo refused to come on a late sub in United’s 2-0 win over Tottenham earlier this month and was subsequently dropped for the Red Devils’ clash with Chelsea.
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      The club legend apologised for his actions on Instagram, writing:  “As I’ve always done throughout my career, I try to live and play respectfully towards my colleagues, my adversaries and my coaches.
      “That hasn’t changed. I haven’t changed. I’m the same person and the same professional that I’ve been for the last 20 years playing elite football, and respect has always played a very important role in my decision-making process.
      “I started very young, the older and most experienced players examples were always very important to me.
      “Therefore, later on, I’ve always tried to set the example myself for the youngsters that grew in all the teams that I’ve represented.
      “Unfortunately that’s not always possible and sometimes the heat of the moment gets the best of us.
      “Right now, I just feel that I have to keep working hard in Carrington, support my teammates and be ready for everything in any given game.
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      “Giving in to the pressure is not an option. It never was. This is Manchester United, and united we must stand. Soon we’ll be together again.”  
      Messi vs Ronaldo: One Rivalry, Two GOATs, and the Era That Remade the World’s Game, is out on November 10 and published by Mariner Books. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo labelled Man Utd return a DISASTER as icon fumed at training facilities and team-mates’ fitness levels

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO branded his return to Manchester United a  ‘disaster’ — a new book sensationally claims.The Portuguese star rejoined United in August 2021 but his time at Old Trafford has been plagued by controversy.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is said to have been shocked and upset at how Man Utd had failed to progress off the pitch when he returned last yearCredit: Getty
      Returning Cristiano Ronaldo and manager Erik ten Hag have endured turbulent times at Old Trafford this seasonCredit: PA
      It culminated in boss Erik ten Hag   banishing   him   from   the   team after he refused to come on  in this month’s  win over Spurs.
      The book — which details the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s stellar career and is published next month — insists he was:

       UNHAPPY under previous interim boss Ralf Rangnick, confessing to a senior executive during a Fifa event in the UK: “This is a disaster.”

      FRUSTRATED about the lack of investment in facilities at the Carrington training ground.

      ANNOYED the club had not evolved since he left for Real Madrid  in 2009.

      SHOCKED few players shared the same level of commitment as him to remain in peak physical shape.

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      Ronaldo, 37, has scored 27 goals in 51 appearances since rejoining from Juventus.
      But he still wants to leave in January after just two Prem starts under Ten Hag, even though he has now been reinstated in the first-team squad.
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      And the book —   Messi vs Ronaldo: One Rivalry, Two GOATs, and the Era That Remade the World’s Game — also claims former United team-mate Rio Ferdinand persuaded him not to sign for bitter rivals Manchester City in a 3am phone call.
      United finished sixth last term and endured another trophyless season following Rangnick’s appointment after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked.
      Ten Hag fined Ron two weeks wages for his Old Trafford strop but recalled him for Thursday’s 3-0 Europa League win over Sheriff.
       Ronaldo took to social media to explain his actions against Spurs, insisting: “I’ve always tried to set the example myself for the youngsters that grew in all the teams I’ve represented.
      “Unfortunately that’s not always possible and sometimes the heat of the moment gets the best of us.” More

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      Real Madrid fans all say same thing about Jude Bellingham transfer as Vinicius, Rodrygo & Militao land Spanish passports

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      REAL MADRID have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham.Earlier this month, SunSport revealed that the Spanish giants were confident in winning the transfer race for the 19-year-old.
      Bellingham has been linked with a move to Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Militao, Rodrygo and Vinicius have all been granted Spanish citizenshipCredit: Getty
      While Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool are also pushing to sign the youngster, Real Madrid consider themselves in pole position to complete the deal, which is expected to be worth around £87million.
      Many fans are now convinced that Bellingham is Bernabeu-bound following the revelation that three Real Madrid stars have been granted Spanish passports.
      Brazilian trio Eder Militao, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo recently became citizens of Spain, meaning that there are three non-EU player spots now available in the squad.
      This opens up the opportunity for Bellingham – who is an English citizen – to join the club.

      Fans took to Twitter to react to the revelation, with one person writing: “Does this signing excite me? Very much. Did Real Madrid need an English player? Since a long time. Is Bellingham the ideal signing for 2023? Without a doubt.”
      Another added: “Let’s gooooo!!!!”
      While a third simply said: “Perfect timing.”
      Bellingham’s current contract with Borussia Dortmund expires in 2025, but he is expected to leave Signal Iduna Park next summer.
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      He made history earlier this month by becoming the youngest Bundesliga captain EVER as he stepped in as a replacement for Marco Reus and Mats Hummels.
      The midfielder is also on track to become one of the most expensive players in Bundesliga history. More

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      Neymar tells Man Utd star Antony to ‘keep it up’ after winger’s showboating row with legend Paul Scholes

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      NEYMAR has implored Antony to carry on with his showboating following backlash he received for a bizarre skill against FC Sheriff.The Manchester United star stunned viewers as he performed a 720-degree spin with the ball during United’s 3-0 win at Old Trafford on Thursday.
      Neymar backed his Brazil team-mate to carry on showing off his skillsCredit: AP
      Antony’s spin at Old Trafford was met with some critical responses
      However, the £86million man left many unimpressed.
      United legend Paul Scholes labelled the move as “embarrassing,” while boss Erik ten Hag said he would “correct” skill moves that were not “functional.”
      Antony himself had already declared he would not stop showing off his skills in a defiant message on his Instagram.
      He said: “We are known for our art and I won’t stop doing what got me where I am!”
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      And Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar – who avoided a two-year jail sentence after fraud and corruption charges were dropped against him – weighed into the debate in support of his compatriot.
      The 30-year-old Brazilian, who is also known for his flamboyant style of play, wrote on his Instagram story: “Keep it up, nothing changes!
      “Go for it boy. Boldness and Joy.”
      Antony was hooked at half-time of the game following his display, though after the game Ten Hag said the change was planned.
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      The former Ajax star hit the ground running with goals in each of his first three Premier League games.
      And he will be hoping to get back to scoring ways when United play West Ham on Sunday after going five games in all competitions without a goal or assist. More