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      Barcelona legend Xavi wants to manage five Premier League teams, including Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea

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      BARCELONA legend Xavi left Liverpool off a list of Premier League giants he would like to manage, preferring rivals such as Manchester United instead.And the Spanish World Cup winner, boss of Qatari side Al Sadd after retiring as a player in 2019, rated Manchester City chief Pep Guardiola as the world’s ‘best coach’.
      Xavi wants to boss a top European club once he has learnt his trade with Al SaddCredit: Reuters
      Xavi, 41, dreams of managing old club Barca but hailed the Premier League’s ‘atmosphere, packed stadiums’ and players as an exciting alternative.
      The ex-midfielder told Sky Sports in 2019: “Obviously if I had to choose, I would choose a big team, City or United, Chelsea, Arsenal or Tottenham.
      “Also, [Jurgen] Klopp and [Mauricio] Pochettino and Unai Emery, many people who have gone there are doing an extraordinary job.”
      The 133-cap icon said of his former Nou Camp chief: “Pep Guardiola is the best coach in the world and I am a novice.
      “The comparison happened as a player but now we can’t be compared. I am in love with Pep Guardiola’s football.
      “You can win playing football in different ways but I like the one of City and Guardiola the most. I follow the Premier League a lot and I like it.
      “He is a brilliant, demanding, passionate, obsessive person, that’s why he’s doing so well.
      “It transmits a lot to the footballer. I learned a lot and enjoyed my time at his side.”
      Xavi won four Champions League titles and LaLiga eight times with Barcelona.
      And he readily admits the Spanish giants would be his first choice once he has served his managerial apprenticeship.
      He said: “I don’t hide it, my goal is to return to Europe and return to Barca.

      “It is my challenge ahead, but I’m still learning in this project and I’m also enjoying it.”
      Xavi led Al Sadd to their second Qatar Stars League glory in three season in 2020-21 but previously snubbed the chance to take over at Barca, suggesting it was too soon.
      But after getting his current team playing tiki-taka football like his playing days in Spain, it might not be too long until he’s back at the Nou Camp…
      Xavi was part of a golden generation even for Barcelona standards – alongside Lionel Messi and under Pep GuardiolaCredit: EPA
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      Who is Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez? Model is soul-mate of Man Utd star and mum of kids

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      GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ has been by the side of superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo as he’s made the leap back to the Premier League.Ronaldo, 36, agreed a £480,000-a-week deal to re-sign at Old Trafford, 12 years after he left the club where he made his massive reputation as the world’s most popular athlete.
      Ronaldo and partner Georgina Rodriguez often use their private jet to zoom around EuropeCredit: Instagram @georginagio
      The couple now have a daughter together, Alana, while also raising Ronaldo’s other three children –  here is all you need to know about the Spanish-Argentine model.
      Who is Georgina Rodriguez?
      Georgina Rodriguez grew up in Jaca, a city in north eastern Spain and part of the province of Huesca, near the Pyrenees.
      She was born to a Spanish mum and Argentine dad.
      Georgina learned dance before changing careers to modelling after studying English in London.
      The Sun revealed that her father is a convicted cocaine trafficker named Jorge Rodriguez, 71, who spent ten years in jail.
      The 27-year-old was first spotted on a string of dates with then-Real Madrid superstar Ronaldo towards the end of 2016.
      Georgina Rodriguez loves showing off her stunning curves in the poolCredit: Instagram
      Cristiano Ronaldo shared a cosy family picture of him cuddling three of his children with Georgina RodriguezCredit: Instagram
      Georgina has claimed that her first meeting with the football star was “love at first sight.”
      “Our first meeting was at Gucci, where I worked as a sales assistant,” she recalled in an interview with The Sun .
      “Days later, we saw each other again at another brand’s event.
      “It was then that we could talk in a relaxed atmosphere, outside my work environment. It was love at first sight for both.”
      Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez have a baby girl togetherCredit: Twitter
      News of her relationship with the footballer began to emerge in November 2016 when they were snapped walking around Disneyland Paris arm-in-arm and publicly showing their affection for one another.
      And despite putting on a disguise, the Italian magazine Chi was able to identify Ronaldo as he cuddled up to his new love interest.
      Georgina gave birth to baby daughter Alana Martina on November 12, 2017, with Ronaldo posting a picture on Instagram, writing: “Alana Martina is just born! Both Geo and Alana are doing great! We are all very happy!'”
      And just over two years later, the pair were forced to deny rumours that they had got hitched in a low-key ceremony in Morocco.
      On October 28, Ronaldo and Georgina confirmed they will be welcoming twins next year. 
      Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez are on lockdown together in MadeiraCredit: AFP or licensors
      Georgina Rodriguez posted her home workout on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @georginagio
      How did Georgina Rodriguez and Cristiano Ronaldo meet?
      Before meeting Ronaldo, Georgina worked at a Gucci store in the Spanish capital of Madrid.
      It’s believed the Spanish beauty caught the eye of Cristiano Ronaldo in the VIP area of a Dolce & Gabbana event.
      How long have Georgina Rodriguez and Cristiano Ronaldo been dating?
      The couple appeared to start dating a few months after Ronaldo was caught cuddling up to fitness model Cassandre Davis in August 2016.
      And, while it’s difficult to know exactly how long Ronaldo and Georgina have been together, their first public date was in mid-November 2016.
      On February 23, 2017, Ronaldo joked to a friend telling him to “be careful” when he uploaded a photo alongside Georgina.

      How many children does Cristiano Ronaldo have?
      The star now has four children after the birth of Alana Martina.
      Ronaldo, 36, welcomed twins – Eva and Mateo – into the world in June 2017 after a surrogate mother allegedly gave birth to them in America.
      He is also a father to seven-year-old son Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.
      In May 2020, an update to her Instagram story showed a blurred photo of her chewing gum with the words “Baby Girl” typed above alongside a heart wrapped in a bow emoji.
      Rodriguez did not confirm she is expecting but the hint certainly suggested there was a possibility she was pregnant. More

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      Watch hilarious moment Jose Mourinho is caught managing Roma from behind billboard after being sent off against Napoli

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      JOSE MOURINHO was not about to let the simple fact of being sent from the touchline stop him from managing his Roma side.The Portuguese tactician was given his marching orders after technical area histrionics in the heated 0-0 draw with Napoli.
      Jose Mourinho was sent to the stands for two yellow cardsCredit: Instagram / @josemourinho
      But instead of retreat the Portuguese was determined to stay in the gameCredit: Instagram / @josemourinho
      He scaled a fence at the Stadio Olimpico to shout instructions to his playersCredit: Instagram / @josemourinho
      But rather than simply retreat to the stands and watch the game in silence, Mourinho had other ideas.
      The 58-year-old was filmed trying to scale a fence to wave instructions to his players from behind a club billboard.
      Posting the video to his own Instagram account, Mourinho added a cheeky caption.
      It read: “When you have no ticket and you desperately want to watch a great football game.”
      Football fans worldwide seemed to enjoy the footage and were quick to show their appreciation for some trademark Mourinho antics.
      Fan ‘krisna_mahes’ commented on Instagram: “Different team, same Mourinho.”

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      User ‘Nasil_Jnr’ wrote on Twitter: “Will be really hard to wake up one day to hear, Jose Mourinho isn’t coaching anymore. Football can’t be without this Legend!”
      ‘Didace_Ndamira’ added: “Who else misses Jose Mourinho? We (Man United) should have kept him!”
      Mourinho took the reins at Roma in the summer after he was sacked by Tottenham.
      His squad currently sits fourth with five wins in nine but have only picked up one point from their previous two fixtures.
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      Chelsea keeper Kepa wanted by Juventus with Italians desperate for transfer as replacement for ex-Arsenal ace Szczesny

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      JUVENTUS are reportedly eyeing up a swoop to bring Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to Turin next year.The 27-year-old is a peripheral figure at Stamford Bridge having lost his starting spot to Edouard Mendy last season.
      Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is a reported target for Juventus in 2022Credit: PA
      Arrizabalaga, who is tied down in West London until 2025, has featured in just three games in all competitions this season.
      But despite his lack of game time, Juventus are said to be keen to secure his services to replace ex-Arsenal shot-stopper Wojciech Szczesny.
      According to Fichajes, boss Massimiliano Allegri is desperate to bring the Spain international to Italy.
      It is said that Juve have run out of patience with Szczesny, who has been plagued by inconsistent performances this term.
      And they have made signing Arrizabalaga their priority in 2022.
      However, the news outlet claims that the Old Lady will wait until the summer to do business and will not make a move for him in the winter transfer window.

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      Juventus are said to have always been interested in the goalkeeper – even during his time at Athletic Bilbao before he made the switch to England.
      However they could face competition from their Serie A rivals Lazio in the race to prise him away from the Premier League.
      A report from Corriere dello Sport has declared that former Blues boss Maurizio Sarri is keen on a reunion with Arrizabalaga.
      They state that Lazio and Chelsea held talks over a possible loan move in the summer, but the player decided to stay to fight for the No1 spot.
      Speaking last month, German gaffer Thomas Tuchel insisted that Arrizabalaga is ‘happy’ at Chelsea.
      He remarked: “He seems happy to me in the place that he is and the part he plays in this team.

      “He is pushing and he is fighting for his chances — but you cannot force situations.
      “Now I have the feeling with his mindset that he is here, with the calmness and the positivity he trains with and he gets the rewards and it came to him.
      “It was not necessary to prove to me he is a good keeper. I see this everyday.”
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      Romelu Lukaku left Inter Milan to DOUBLE salary at Chelsea but free-transfer Dzeko has filled gap, says club chief

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      CHELSEA doubled Romelu Lukaku’s salary when they secured his return to the club in the summer, according to an Inter Milan chief.The 28-year-old Belgian fired the Serie A giants to their first title in more than a decade earlier this year but then left to rejoin Thomas Tuchel’s men for a club record fee of £97.5million.
      Lukaku rejoined Chelsea in the summer seven years after leaving Stamford BridgeCredit: Rex
      Dzeko swapped Roma for Inter Milan before the 2021-22 seasonCredit: Getty
      Lukaku cited unfinished business as the reason for a second spell with Chelsea, where he failed to score in 10 appearances during his first stint.
      But Inter CEO Beppe Marotta insists the financial upside was the main driving force behind the striker’s decision to leave Inter.
      He told Corriere della Sera: “Lukaku left to double his salary, in Italy these figures can’t exist.”
      SunSport understands Lukaku is now on £325,000 a week, making him the club’s highest earner.
      The Serie A winner is thought to be on £15,000 more than Chelsea’s next best-paid player Kai Havertz.
      Meanwhile, Inter replaced Lukaku with former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko.

      They were able to secure the Bosnian striker on a free transfer after his contract came to an end with fellow Italian side Roma.
      And he has hit the ground running at the San Siro, netting six goals in eight Serie A appearances so far.
      “Lukaku was sold for £97.5m and we bought Dzeko for free. On the pitch, there isn’t much difference,” Marotta added.
      Lukaku limped off during Chelsea’s victory over Malmo in the Champions League on Tuesday.
      And he is now set to be on the sidelines for up to a month, with teammate Timo Werner also suffering a knock.
      Former Chelsea man Joe Cole has now called on Havertz and Callum Hudson-Odoi to step up and fill Lukaku’s shoes.

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      Speaking on BT Sport, he said: “Tuchel said that they’ve won matches without Timo and Romelu.
      “Players like Kai Havertz and Callum Hudson-Odoi, they’ve come on tonight, they impacted the game, can they do that again on Saturday?
      “All of a sudden you’re looking round and you can wait for Timo to get back, the manager’s not driving the physio mad by asking when’s he back, because you’re winning games and players are stepping up.” More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo ‘broke Juventus’ sacred law and split dressing room’ as former team-mates turn against Man Utd star

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO failed to adhere to Juventus’ core values during his three years with the club, according to reports.The Portuguese forward was prolific in Italy, scoring 101 goals for the Old Lady.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has been talked about by his former Juve team-mates this weekCredit: Getty
      Chiellini and Bonucci have lifted the lid on Ronaldo’s influence at JuveCredit: Rex
      But a damning report claims that Ronaldo spoiled the unity of the squad by being treated differently.
      According to Tuttosport, CR7 ‘crumbled’ the most important values of the Juve dressing room.
      They claim that the Italian giants value ‘equality, unity and humility’.
      But Ronaldo spoiled those values, inevitably having a ripple effect on Juventus’ tight-knit squad.
      The club’s previous big names forwards including the likes of Carlos Tevez and Gonzalo Higuain adhered to the laws of the dressing room, also putting in hard work defensively for the team.
      But Ronaldo reportedly played by different rules and ‘was never part of the pack’.

      A misplaced pass would often prompts complaints from the former Real Madrid star – which again goes against Juventus’ dressing room rules.
      While Ronaldo was prolific himself, Juve’s Champions League performances deteriorated during his time with the club.
      And experienced defenders Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci have both hinted that they are glad that he has now left.
      Chiellini, 37, told DAZN: “Ronaldo left on August 28, it would have been better for us if he had left earlier.
      “It was not a difficult thing to digest, but it gives you a bit of a surprise and, in my opinion, we paid something in terms of points in the first matches.
      “If he had left on August 1, we would have had time to prepare better and we would have come to the start of the championship a little more prepared.”
      While Bonucci, 34, told The Athletic: “This was the thing, the idea that one player, even the best in the world, could guarantee Juventus victory.
      “Cristiano’s presence had a big influence on us. Just training with him gave us something extra but subconsciously players started to think his presence alone was enough to win games.
      “We began to fall a little short in our daily work, the humility, the sacrifice, the desire to be there for your team-mate day after day. Over the last few years, I think you could see that.”
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      Chelsea set to snub Saul Niguez transfer after flop loan and target Marcelo Brozovic instead

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      CHELSEA have ‘no intention’ of making Saul Niguez’s loan move a permanent one and are instead exploring different targets for next summer. Saul signed late on transfer deadline day, with the Blues having the option to sign the 26-year-old permanently at the end of the season.
      Saul has struggled to make an impact since joining from Atletico MadridCredit: Getty
      And has started the last five Premier League games on the benchCredit: Getty
      But after playing just 146 minutes of football so far, Thomas Tuchel is now eyeing a move for Inter Milan midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, according to La Razon.
      Saul’s lack of playing time means ‘everything indicates’ he will be heading back to the Wanda Metropolitano in the summer.
      The 19-cap Spain international joined the Blues in a bid for more first team football, but has had limited opportunities at Stamford Bridge.
      He made his Premier League debut against Aston Villa on September 11, but was hauled off at half time after a torrid 45 minutes.
      The midfielder then played 76 minutes in the Carabao Cup clash against Aston Villa later that month, and came off the bench against Malmo in midweek.
      Saul’s return to Madrid will allow the Blues to press on with a deal for Croatian international Brozovic.

      The 28-year-old is out of contract with the Serie A champions in the summer.
      He is in talks with the San Siro side regarding a new deal but could be tempted by a move to the Premier League.
      The Blues are said to be monitoring negotiations between Brozovic and the Nerazzurri, and are ready to swoop in with a ‘hefty package.’
      The Serie A side are said to be short of cash despite selling Romelu Lukaku and Achraf Hakimi in the summer.
      It means they could be priced out of Brozovic’s £100,000-a-week wage demands.
      The Blues were previously linked with a move for Brozovic in 2016, but he decided to pen a new long-term deal at San Siro.
      Newcastle and PSG are also rumoured to be interested in a move for the Inter midfielder. More