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      Flamengo ‘target shock Cristiano Ronaldo free transfer in time for Club World Cup’ after Man Utd contract termination

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO is being lined up for a shock move outside Europe.That’s because Brazilian giants Flamengo are reportedly lining up a swoop.
      Brazilian side Flamengo are lining up a deal for Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Getty
      And they want a deal done in time for Ronaldo to play at the Club World Cup – and a potential clash with former club Real Madrid.
      The Portugal legend is a free agent after leaving Manchester United.
      And Veja claims Flamengo chiefs are already talking with sponsors over how to finance a potential deal.
      It’s reckoned the samba side want to offer Ronaldo a three-month contract.
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      That would allow the ace to play for them at the Club World Cup in February.
      And Ronaldo could then either sign on for the rest of 2023 or choose somewhere else to ply his trade.
      It remains to be seen if the 37-year-old fancies a move to South America though.
      Ronaldo has been strongly linked with a move to boyhood club Sporting Lisbon.
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      And there could even be an offer from Saudi Arabia coming his way.
      Australian A-League chiefs also want to join the bidding war.
      But after pocketing mammoth wages at United, Ronaldo may have to lower his demands to continue playing at the top level. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi ‘could face each other in 2023 as Saudi government target audacious double transfer’

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO and Lionel Messi could sensationally face each other once again in 2023.That’s because Saudi Arabia’s government are targeting an audacious double transfer for the superstars.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is being lined up for a move to Saudi ArabiaCredit: Rex
      Lionel Messi is also being lined up for a Saudi switchCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo, 37, is without a club after leaving Manchester United this week.
      The veteran striker is currently starring for Portugal at the World Cup.
      But as soon as the Qatar showpiece is over he will then be on the lookout for a new club in the January transfer window.
      After rejecting a move to Saudi Arabia last summer, Ronaldo could now be tempted by a switch to the Middle East.
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      The Mirror claims Saudi government are quietly confident the legendary forward will be playing in their country soon.
      And they also reckon they can add old rival Messi to their growing stable of superstars.
      The Argentine is out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain next summer, with the French side fearing he will move on.
      Messi is thought to be tempted by a money-spinning move outside of Europe, with the MLS an option.
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      But he is already an ambassador for Saudi Arabia’s tourist board.
      And that could help solidify a deal for Messi to eventually play in the kingdom.
      However, it’s reckoned the Barcelona icon would play for a different team to Ronaldo’s.
      And that would see them resume their epic rivalry last seen in their El Clasico days. More

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      Alex Iwobi set for huge pay rise to £100k a week as he looks likely to sign bumper new Everton contract

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      ALEX IWOBI looks set to sign a new £100,000-a-week deal with Everton.The Nigerian midfielder, 26, is now a key player under Frank Lampard and ready to pen a fresh three-and-a-half-year agreement.
      Everton star Alex Iwobi is poised to seal a big increase in wagesCredit: Getty
      Iwobi has just 18 months of his current £70,000-a-week contract left and the new one will take him to 2026.
      A £38million signing from Arsenal in 2019, Iwobi was proving to be a flop at Goodison Park but he has completely turned around his fortunes.
      Despite only scoring once this season, he has delivered a string of top performances and is one of the first names on Lampard’s team sheet.
      A new deal for Iwobi is a lift for the Toffees, who have been hit by injuries.
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      Midfielder James Garner was ruled out for two months with a back problem.
      The 21-year-old stayed behind when the club travelled to Australia for the Sydney Super Cup and Lampard said: “He’s probably going to be back at the back end of January or early February.
      “It’s a disappointing injury.”
      Fellow midfielder Tom Davies flew back early from Australia after suffering a knee problem in training.
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      And defender Yerry Mina strained a hamstring in the game against Celtic.
      Everton currently sit 17th in the Premier League table after a poor start to the season.
      Their first game back after the World Cup break comes at home to fellow strugglers Wolves on Boxing Day. More

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      Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech REFUSES to rule out January transfer exit after tough stint at Stamford Bridge

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      HAKIM ZIYECH isn’t ruling out a move away from Chelsea in January after the attacking midfielder’s game time has dried up in the capital.The Morocco international made his move to The Blues back in 2020 for a fee of £33.6 million.
      Ziyech managed 68 minutes against Man City in the EFL Cup earlier this seasonCredit: Getty
      He has had a frustrating time at Stamford Bridge since making the move from Ajax and has only played 90 minutes once so far this season.
      The former FC Twente man has managed 14 goals and 10 assists in all competitions for Chelsea, but his game time would suggest he isn’t part of Graham Potter’s plans.
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      Ziyech has been heavily linked with a move to AC Milan with both Tottenham and Manchester United rumoured to be interested too.
      The 29-year-old has also been linked with a move back to Ajax and was hesitant to rule anything out when asked about returning to the Eredivise in January by NOS.
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      He said: “It’s hard to say, difficult to say. We don’t know what will happen in winter. It’s football, so it’s difficult to say.”
      Ziyech is currently at the World Cup with Morocco and it’s unlikely anything will be decided before the end of the tournament.
      The star came out of international retirement to feature in Qatar after being recalled by Morocco boss Walid Regragui.
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      The Atlas Lions kicked off their campaign in Group F with a goalless draw against Croatia.
      Ziyech failed to impress in the stalemate losing more duels than any other player on the pitch.
      He and his team will have to be at their best against both Belgium and Canada if they’re to get out of the group and progress to the last-16. More

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      ‘He’s far from done’ – David Seaman urges Arsenal to sign Cristiano Ronaldo on free transfer after Man Utd exit

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      DAVID SEAMAN has urged Arsenal to sign Cristiano Ronaldo on a free transfer.That’s after insisting the 37-year-old is “far from done” following his Manchester United exit.
      David Seaman has urged Arsenal to sign free agent Cristiano RonaldoCredit: AFP
      Seaman reckons Ronaldo has something to prove after leaving Man UtdCredit: TalkTV
      Ronaldo was axed by the Red Devils on Tuesday following his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan.
      The Portugal legend is now without a club for the first time in his professional career.
      Ronaldo is free to sign for a new side without strings attached when the January transfer window opens.
      Despite links with Chelsea and Sporting Lisbon, the only offer he has so far received is from 14th-tie AFC Crewe.
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      Arsenal fan Morgan has since told Mikel Arteta to bring Ronaldo to the Emirates.
      Now, Gunners icon Seaman has also urged his old side to snap up the five-time Ballon d’Or winner too.
      Seaman believes Ronnie was right to hit out at United last week.
      And he is confident the veteran can help Arsenal to a first league title since 2004.
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      Seaman told TalkTV: “Ronaldo is far from done and he would be perfect for Arsenal.
      “I would applaud him because he’s obviously talking the truth. 
      “A lot of the stuff he came out with, is not stuff we haven’t heard .
      “We have heard a lot of other experienced players moaning and criticising Man United for the way the ground is and the training…
      “That shocked me and that shouldn’t be happening. 
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      “He’s been all around the world and seen how everywhere has progressed and he comes back to his beloved Man United and nothing has changed.
      “There was a lot of stuff in the interview that I didn’t know about the way he had been treated.” More

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      David Beckham is ‘open to talks’ over Man Utd takeover and England legend could be involved in consortium to buy club

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      DAVID BECKHAM is reportedly open to talks with bidders about taking over at Manchester United.The Glazers confirmed on Tuesday that they are willing to sell the club.
      David Beckham could be involved in the takeover of Man UtdCredit: Splash
      Beckham spent the best part of a decade playing for Man UtdCredit: Hulton Archive – Getty
      The Glazers have confirmed they are open to selling the clubCredit: AFP
      Britain’s richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe has already emerged as a potential suitor to purchase the Red Devils.
      And according to the Financial Times, those hoping to secure a takeover could bring Beckham on board to ensure they clinch a deal.

      The England legend, who boasts a net worth of around £370million, would not be able to afford a takeover on his own, but would be a valuable asset to any consortium.
      As a Man Utd legend, Beckham would carry a lot of weight if he were to support a particular bid.
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      He spent nearly a decade in the first team at Old Trafford, winning six Premier League titles, two FA Cups and the Champions League.
      Beckham contributed 85 goals and 109 assists in 388 matches under Sir Alex Ferguson.
      He eventually left for Real Madrid in 2003 but remains an icon at Man Utd.
      And Beckham could well choose to back Ratcliffe’s bid if the British money man should try to enlist his help.
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      Speaking about Man Utd back in May, Beckham said: “There are changes to be made and changes that are happening.
      “There’s not many teams to have gone through what they’ve gone through in the past few years and still [be] filling out their stadium.”
      The Glazers value the club at somewhere between £6bn-£8bn.
      However, billionaire Ratcliffe, a Man Utd fan, will reportedly not pay any more than £5bn for the club.
      Ratcliffe revealed last month that he had made a private approach to the Glazers in August, when the first rumours of a possible sale began to surface and after he had been rebuffed in his attempt to gatecrash Todd Boehly’s Chelsea purchase.
      He said: “The club is deeply etched in my mind.
      “I have met Joel and Avram (Glazer), who are the nicest people, proper gentlemen, really nice people – and they don’t want to sell.
      “If it had been for sale in the summer, yes, we would probably have had a go, following on from the Chelsea thing.
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      “But we can’t sit around hoping that one day Manchester United will become available.”
      Other possible buyers include business pair Josh Harris and David Blitzer, and basketball pair Stephen Pagliuca and Larry Tanenbaum. More

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      Chelsea set to snub free transfer move for Cristiano Ronaldo despite Todd Boehly wanting axed Man Utd ace last summer

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      CHELSEA are unlikely to make a daring move for Cristiano Ronaldo now he is a free agent.The Blues are second favourites behind Sporting Lisbon to pick up the pieces now the Portuguese superstar’s departure from Manchester United is confirmed.
      Chelsea are unlikely to make a move for Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Alamy
      Todd Boehly was keen on a swoop for the forward in the summerCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Chelsea were interested in Ronaldo last summer but it was mainly the dream of new owner and chairman Todd Boehly to land him as a marquee signing.
      It led to a clash of wills with former manager Thomas Tuchel who insisted at the time that defenders were the priority.
      Tuchel has since been replaced by Graham Potter as head coach – opening up possibilities a fresh attempt could me made for Ronaldo.
      A Blues source told SunSport: “Chelsea have gone cold on him.
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      “But if Todd Boehly decided to change his mind he would take some stopping.”
      Ronaldo’s contract has been terminated by mutual consent after his blockbuster interview with Piers Morgan.
      The 37-year-old said he has “no respect” for current Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.
      Ronaldo released a statement after the news was confirmed, saying he will always “love Manchester United”.
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      The forward wrote: “Following talks with Manchester United, we’ve mutually agreed to end our contract.
      “I love Manchester United and I love the fans, that will never ever change.
      “It feels like the right time to seek a new challenge. I wish Man Utd all the best.” More

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      Burnley boss Vincent Kompany brutally REJECTS Cristiano Ronaldo transfer live on BBC after Man Utd axing

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      BURNLEY manager Vincent Kompany hilariously rejected Cristiano Ronaldo live on the BBC by suggesting he can no longer run.Manchester United confirmed they had terminated the Portuguese superstar’s contract with “immediate effect” on Tuesday evening.
      Vincent Kompany surprised everyone by taking aim at RonaldoCredit: BBC
      Kompany’s dig at Ronaldo left Shearer and Drogba in stitchesCredit: BBC
      And he is now in search of a new club as he becomes a free agent for the first time in his career.
      Presenter Gary Lineker brought up the topic of Ronaldo during the BBC’s coverage of the World Cup game between France and Australia.
      All the pundits had their say, with Kompany giving his thoughts after Alan Shearer and Didier Drogba.
      He said: “I think in the end everybody loses apart from perhaps the Manchester United manager.
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      “I think it’s a problem that’s resolved and he’ll move on from it, I’m sure.”
      But the major talking point came when Lineker then cheekily asked him: “Take him at Burnley?”
      To which the former Manchester City skipper bluntly replied: “We need players who can run.”
      Lineker, Alan Shearer and Didier Drogba were left in fits of laughter following the dig.
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      Kompany took over Burnley in the summer following their relegation from the Premier League.
      They currently sit top of the Championship table, three points clear of second place Sheffield United.
      Meanwhile, Ronaldo released a short statement after his United contract was terminated.
      It read: “Following talks with Manchester United, we’ve mutually agreed to end our contract.
      “I love Manchester United and I love the fans, that will never ever change.
      “It feels like the right time to seek a new challenge. I wish Man Utd all the best.”
      Ronaldo did not receive any compensation following his United exit – missing out on £11.5million.
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      He has been linked with a return to Sporting Lisbon – 19 years after departing the Portuguese outfit.
      But he hinted that is not an option he is looking at during his explosive interview with Piers Morgan last week. More