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      Cristiano Ronaldo’s 700 club goals broken down as he beats Lionel Messi to milestone… with just 20% coming for Man Utd

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      JUST over 20 per cent of Cristiano Ronaldo’s 700 club goals have come at Manchester United.The five-time Champions League and Ballon d’Or winner notched his 700th in the 2-1 Premier League win over Everton on Sunday, beating long-time rival Lionel Messi to the feat.
      Just 20 per cent of Ronaldo’s goals came at Man Utd
      Ronaldo scored his 700th club goal against Everton on SundayCredit: Reuters
      Rival Messi is nine goals behind in over 100 games less playedCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo was played in behind Everton’s backline with an inch-perfect pass by summer signing Casemiro.
      The 37-year-old took two touches before firing low past the Toffees keeper.
      But just over 20 per cent of CR7’s club football strikes have come at Man Utd, despite spending over seven years of his career at Old Trafford.
      Ronaldo’s first spell at the club came between 2003 and 2009 after leaving boyhood club Sporting Lisbon, where he managed just five goals.
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      During that time, Ronaldo scored 118 goals, winning seven trophies including three league titles and a Champions League.
      In 2008, Ronaldo claimed his first Ballon d’Or for his fine performances in England.
      An eye-watering 64 per cent of Ronaldo’s goals came at his next club, Real Madrid.
      It turned out to be £84million well spent as Ronaldo scored 450 goals.
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      He helped Real win two LaLigas and four Champions Leagues.
      Ronaldo claimed a further four Ballon d’Or’s for his contributions in the Spanish capital before moving to Juventus in 2018.
      Domestically, Ronaldo enjoyed success, winning two Serie As, while netting 101 goals for the Old Lady.
      However, Juventus didn’t enjoy the success they had hoped of having in Europe following Ronaldo’s arrival.
      And after Juve lost their Italian crown to Inter Milan in the 2020/21 season, Ronaldo sealed a fairytale return to United where he added another 26 goals to the 118 he notched in his first spell.
      Ronaldo may have beaten Messi to 700 club goals, but whether he’ll stay ahead is yet to be seen.
      CR7 has spent most of his time on Man Utd’s bench under new boss Erik ten Hag and has just two goals this term.
      He also wanted to leave United after the club failed to qualify for the Champions League last season with a sixth-placed finish.
      Messi, meanwhile, is just nine club goals behind Ronaldo’s record having played 118 games LESS.
      Messi is also two-and-a-bit years younger.
      The 35-year-old Argentine is in rich form after a struggling debut season at Paris Saint-Germain.
      He has eight goals this term, three shy of his total tally for last season.
      An astonishing 97 per cent of Messi’s goals came at boyhood club Barcelona.
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      The magic man netted 672 goals in 778 games.
      Messi also has seven Ballon d’Ors to Ronaldo’s five, but is one Champions League shy of his rival. More

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      Man Utd transfer boost as Sergej Milinkovic-Savic’s agent confirms crunch talks with Lazio as contract runs out

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.The Serbian’s contract expires at the end of next season and he is set for crunch talks with the Serie A side to discuss his future.
      Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is set for crunch talks with LazioCredit: Getty
      His agent and former Chelsea striker Metija Kezman told CorSport: “Sergej has just 18 months left on his contract, we will have to discuss about his situation with Lazio after the World Cup.”
      In the past Lazio have been reluctant to sell their star man but with his deal nearly up they will not want to lose him on a free.
      Lazio chief Claudio Lotito has said he will not sell the midfielder for less than £105million and claimed the price goes up every month.
      Manchester United, Liverpool and Juventus are all reportedly keen on signing the 27-year-old.
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      Rumours suggest that if a new contract isn’t agreed Lotito would still not want to sell him to Juventus as they are a direct rival.
      Manager Maurizio Sarri recently slammed the Italian press for leading on stories about his departure to Juve calling them “bias”.
      United boss Erik ten Hag supposedly saw Milinkovic-Savic as a Frenkie de Jong alternative over the summer.
      Lazio have started the season in fine form and sit 3rd in Italy just three points behind current leaders Napoli.
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      And Milinkovic-Savic has played a key role scoring three times and assisting seven in nine Serie A matches.
      The box-to-box midfielder has been at Lazio since 2015, making 306 appearances for the club and winning the team’s player of the year for the last two seasons.
      He is set to star for Serbia at the World Cup and has the chance to impress any suitors on the biggest stage. More

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      Watch Man Utd keeper transfer target Diogo Costa’s stunning 80-yard assist before penalty save

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      MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Diogo Costa produced a stunning assist AND a penalty save for Porto in the Champions League.The Portuguese champions were taking on Bayern Leverkusen in Germany on Wednesday night in a game that would put the winner into second place in the group behind Club Brugge.
      Costa is being linked with a move to Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty

      He is the first keeper to assist a goal and save a penalty in the same Champions League matchCredit: AFP
      And it was keeper Costa, 23, who is valued at £30million, that produced the first magical moment of the game as he picked out Galeno with an 80-yard pass in the sixth minute.
      He found the Porto man deep inside the Leverkusen half with an inch-perfect pick-out.
      And Galeno did the rest to give the visitors an early lead.
      Then in the 16th minute, Porto called on Costa once more when the German hosts were awarded a penalty.
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      Kerem Demirbay stepped up to level the game but Portugal’s Costa guessed correct and clawed the ball.
      It makes him the first keeper in Champions League history to assist a goal and save a penalty in the same game.
      It proved to be a crucial moment in the game as Porto then ran away with the game in the second half, winning it 3-0 thanks to a pair of penalties from Mehdi Taremi.
      And Man Utd fans, who have seen their club linked with the shot-stopper, were gushing in their praise of his ability.
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      One said: “We have to get Diogo Costa next summer at all costs. Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, Cristiano Ronaldo, do your thing🧤.”
      Another added: “Diogo Costa, I can’t say it any more. He’s the one.”
      And a third said: “We should be activating Diogo Costa’s release clause for next season (€60m/£52.4m) unless Porto accept something less.
      “He should be a priority signing and will probably be our No1 for a decade.”
      It was revealed earlier this month that Man Utd have sent scouts to watch Costa – who has been capped seven times by Portugal.
      And he is being monitored as a possible replacement for David de Gea – who is out of contract in the summer. More

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      Man Utd ‘keeping tabs on Ivan Toney as they line up Brentford ace as January transfer replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly eyeing up a move for Brentford striker Ivan Toney if Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the club.Ronaldo, 37, has been forced to settle for the role of impact substitute since the arrival of Erik ten Hag in the summer.
      Ronaldo could leave Manchester United in the January windowCredit: Getty
      Toney has made a superb start to Brentford’s Premier League campaignCredit: Getty
      Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial have both been preferred to him up front.
      And even when he has played, Ronaldo has managed just two goals in his 10 appearances.
      He is being linked with a move away from Old Trafford in the January window.
      And if that does happen, Calciomercato are reporting that Man Utd are monitoring Toney’s situation ahead of a potential approach.
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      Toney has scored six Premier League goals in nine matches so far this season.
      He was also Brentford’s top scorer last season with 14 goals to his name, one year after he netted a then record 31 times in the Championship to earn his side promotion to the top flight.
      And his superb form earned him an England call-up for last month’s Nations League games against Italy and Germany.
      The 26-year-old is under contract with Brentford until 2025, with the club hoping they can keep him by offering a new £100-a-week deal.
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      It comes amid interest from a host of Prem sides, with United joined by Leeds, Newcastle and West Ham in the race to acquire his signature.
      Toney had to apologise in January after a video of him saying “f**k Brentford” while on holiday in Dubai was published on social media.
      But he remains one of Thomas Frank’s key players on the pitch as they look to secure Premier League safety for a second successive campaign. More

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      Man Utd step up transfer chase for Benfica keeper Odysseas Vlachodimos casting doubt on David de Gea’s future

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are still interested in signing Benfica goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos, according to reports.The Greek stopper was on their radar during the summer as they looked to replace Nottingham Forest-bound Dean Henderson.
      Odysseas Vlachodimos has impressed for BenficaCredit: Getty
      United instead opted to sign Martin Dubravka from Newcastle as back up to current No1 David de Gea.
      According to Greek outlet Sportime, however, the Red Devils’ interest in Vlachodimos has intensified since the summer.
      They add that United have been thoroughly scouting the 28-year-old this season.
      Benfica are believed to want around £17.5million for their in-demand goalkeeper.
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      Sportime claim that Vlachodimos could even be a contender to replace De Gea as first choice – with the Spaniard’s contract set to expire next summer.
      In addition to Vlachodimos, they claim that United are also keen on Trabzonspor’s Ugurcan Cakir and Dinamo Zagreb ace Dominik Livakovic.
      Vlachodimos impressed during Benfica’s 1-1 draw with PSG last night, only being beaten by a Kylian Mbappe penalty.
      He has made 185 appearances since joining the Portuguese giants from Panathinaikos in 2018, keeping an impressive 74 clean sheets.
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      Vlachodimos could have a job on his hands succeeding De Gea, however, with the Spaniard recently admitting that he’d like to stay at Old Trafford beyond his current deal.
      The experienced United stopper told BT Sport: “I’m just very focused on the games helping the team as much as I can.
      “Of course, I would like to be here for more years, so let’s see what happens in the future. I’m really, really happy here.”
      Vlachodimos, 28, was in impressive form against PSG last nightCredit: Rex More

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      Erik ten Hag claims Cristiano Ronaldo is getting back to his best as Man Utd suffer another Anthony Martial injury blow

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      ERIK TEN HAG has thrown his support behind Cristiano Ronaldo, who is “in better shape now” after getting back on the scoresheet. The forward’s future was in doubt throughout the summer as Ronaldo pushed for a move away.
      Cristiano Ronaldo arriving at trainingCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Erik ten Hag pulls into Carrington having given his support to CR7Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Anthony Martial is ruled out with injury – but still turned up to CarringtonCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      And as a result, he missed pre-season and ultimately lost his place in Ten Hag’s starting XI.
      But after Anthony Martial picked up an injury against Everton, Ronaldo replaced the Frenchman and then scored the winner.
      Ten Hag said: “I want to support him as good as possible. We have certain demands from players, what we expect in certain positions.
      “I want to get the best out of him, he’s in better shape now and I’m happy with that.
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      “At the start, it was the case (lack of fitness), it’s proven once again, no one can miss a pre-season.”
      Ronaldo, 37, is now expected to lead United’s front line against Cypriot Omonoia Nicosia FC at Old Trafford on Thursday.
      But Martial, 26, will miss the Europa League game with a hip injury but was still pictured arriving at training.
      Ten Hag said: “I’ve had several talks with him and I’m really disappointed for him.
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      “All the minutes he has played well, even on Sunday the assist for Antony.
      “The pressing was good, he was an important factor and played well.
      “But obviously, he fell out and it’s disappointing for him and disappointing for the team as well. Of course, I want every player to be available.
      “Sometimes it’s disappointing when they’re not available, especially with all the games coming up.
      “When they’re not available you have to deal with the situation and I focus on the players available.”
      Ten Hag also confirmed Harry Maguire, 29, Donny van de Beek, 25, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 24, are sidelined through injury.
      United trail Real Sociedad in their Europa League group, following defeat by the Spanish side in September.
      And Ten Hag warned his players must top their group, which they are currently three points off.
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      He said: “We are going all out for the victory. It is Europe, it is tough. I told the players weeks ago, it was important to win the group.
      “We want to win all the games, but it’s clear, we want to avoid that.”
      Harry Maguire has been ruled out of Thursday’s match with injuryCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
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      Cristiano Ronaldo ‘p***ed off’ with situation at Man Utd as Rio Ferdinand reveals secret chats with striker

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO is “p***** off” with his situation at Manchester United, it has been revealed. Former team-mate and United legend Rio Ferdinand has spoken about the behind-the-scenes situation at Old Trafford.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has not exactly been happy at Man Utd while being on the benchCredit: Getty
      Rio Ferdinand revealed Ronaldo revealed details of some of the chats he has had at Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      And in doing so, he unveiled some of the details of chats he has had with the legendary forward, who has endured a frustrating season with his time in the team coming mostly from the bench.
      Speaking on his YouTube channel FIVE, Ferdinand said: “When I’ve spoken to him during this period of not playing… Obviously there’s an undertone of p***** off.
      “But the calmness with which ‘the chance will come and I score goals’, It’s plain and simple, the chance will come at some point.
      “There’s no doubt in my mind he’s upset – of course he is but I think every professional who rates themselves and wants to play games week in, week out will have a divine right to be upset, that’s a given.
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      “But then it’s about what you do after and when you’re given the opportunity. You don’t go in and sulk. He’s the quickest one off the bench when he’s being asked to go on the pitch.”
      Ronaldo came off the bench against Everton to score the match-winner and reach an astonishing 700 club career goals.
      Of the games Ronaldo has started, he has scored just once – a penalty against Sheriff in the Europa League.
      The 37-year-old has been playing second fiddle to the likes of Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial, but an injury to the latter might see Ronaldo afforded an opportunity to start in the league.
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      However, asides from one game in the Premier League, a 4-0 loss to Brentford, Ronaldo has seen all his Prem appearances come from the bench this season.
      And with Ronaldo likely to play against Omonia Nicosia on Thursday, his spot in the Prem team will likely once again not be in the starting XI.
      Ferdinand added: “When he goes out there you can see there’s a hunger and desire to score goals. This is all after scoring 699 goals at club level.
      “This guy has got an obsession with beating the haters, ramming it down their throats. That 700 was to people like Jamie Carragher and people like that who are desperate to get him out of the door.”
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      Ronaldo was extensively linked with a transfer away from United over the summer, and now with the reports of unrest for Kylian Mbappe, fans have been praying for a long-awaited Lionel Messi and Ronaldo link-up.
      It comes as Mercedes F1 sponsor and owner of Ligue 1 side Nice Sir Jim Ratcliffe admitted defeat in his pursuit of buying Manchester United from the Glazers. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea ‘send scouts to watch Lyon teenage sensation Malo Gusto ahead of 2023 transfer with Barcelona keen’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea are among a horde of top European clubs scouting Lyon starlet Malo Gusto, according to reports.The 19-year-old established himself as Les Gones’ first-choice right-back mid-way through last season.
      Malo Gusto is attracting interest from around EuropeCredit: Getty
      He has quickly gathered a reputation as one of Europe’s most promising full-backs – attracting plenty of attention in the process.
      According to 90min, Man United and Chelsea scouts have been sent to watch Gusto and write reports on him during the early months of this season.
      Arsenal , Tottenham and Manchester City are also showing interest in the French youth international.
      While Barcelona are claimed to have made enquiries over the summer.
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      Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Juventus have also been circling.
      Gusto is contracted with Lyon until 2024.
      And Laurent Blanc’s side want to agree a new deal with their impressive academy graduate.
      Gusto has started nine of his side’s first ten Ligue 1 matches of the season.
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      He has played 41 times for Lyon’s first team in total – laying on a handful of assists.
      Gusto has also started to make waves on the international scene.
      The talented teen has played five times for France’s Under-21s – scoring once and laying on an assist. More