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Four Barcelona Players Against Messi’s Return To Camp Nou Revealed

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2 months ago

March 25, 2023

Four Barcelona players are reportedly against the idea of the Spanish La Liga leaders re-signing their former captain Lionel Messi.

According to El Nacional, the four players opposing Barcelona’s plan to bring Messi back to the club are Robert Lewandowski, Ansu Fati, Ousmane Dembele, and Marc Andre-Ter-Stegen.

The report added that Lewandowski wants to be the star of Barcelona and lead their attack next season.

But the Poland international knows that he will have to adjust his style to suit Messi’s style or suffer a similar fate to that of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, a former Barcelona striker.

Fati has had the number 10 jersey since Messi’s departure from Barcelona to join Paris Saint-Germain.

The Spaniard, who is reluctant to let go of the jersey, knows his future at Barcelona is already in the balance and the belief is that he will be sold to make space.

Dembele is reportedly against Messi’s return because he will have to make a way in the starting XI. The France international wants to start every week and knows it will be impossible with the Argentina World Cup winner in the squad.

Ter Stegen, meanwhile, has not had a good relationship with Messi. The German goalkeeper had issues with the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner and believes Barcelona manager Xavi will take away his captaincy (4th choice) once Messi arrives at Camp Nou.

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How Cristiano Ronaldo Influenced My Move To Saudi Arabia – Benzema

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17 hours ago

June 7, 2023

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Karim Benzema has broken silence after signing for Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad.

The 35-year-old’s move to the Middle East was officially confirmed on Tuesday evening.

The move comes after a 14-year stint with the Spanish champions where he won an array of trophies, leaving behind a behemoth of a legacy.

The Frenchman joins Cristiano Ronaldo who he claimed is a good friend and showed that Saudi football was getting ahead.

“Al Ittihad is a new challenge for me. It’s a good league and there are many good players.

“Cristiano Ronaldo is already here, he is a friend who shows that Saudi Arabia is starting to get ahead and I am here to win as I did in Europe,” Benzema said.

The Ballon d’Or winner signed a two-year contract that will see him earn a whopping sum of €200m annually.

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Blow For Man United As Chelsea Open Talks To Sign Neymar

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17 hours ago

June 7, 2023

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Chelsea have reportedly opened talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a possible summer transfer for Neymar.

The Brazillian could be on the verge of leaving the Ligue 1 champions following the looming exit of friend and teammate, Lionel Messi.

The Brazilian endured another difficult season with the French champions with his season wounding up in February due to an ankle injury in February.

The 32-year-old only managed 18 goals and 17 assists in 29 appearances for the Parisians.

This development compounded the grudge PSG fans hold towards Neymar who has largely failed to live up to expectations and has become the target of criticism.

After it was earlier reported that Manchester United and Newcastle were eager to bring him to England, Chelsea are now the latest club looking to secure his service by opening negotiations with PSG, according to Le10 Sport

The Blues’ new boss, Mauricio Pochettino, is said to want a reunion with Neymar, having previously managed him during his stint at PSG in the 2021-22 season.

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FIFA Honours Napoli Hero Osimhen With Special Ball, Jersey

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17 hours ago

June 7, 2023

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The Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, has gifted Victor Osimhen with a special jersey and ball following the forward’s outstanding performance for Napoli in the 2022/23 season.

Osimhen was pivotal to Napoli winning the Scudetto for the first time in 33 years.

The 24-year-old scored 26 goals and registered four assists in 32 league appearances for the Partenopei.

The striker also netted five times in six appearances for his club in the UEFA Champions League.

Osimhen claimed the top scorer award in Serie A, the first African to achieve the feat.

The former Wolfsburg player was also named best forward and included in the Team of the Season.

“Victor Osimhen, you represent at the moment what football can do,” FIFA wrote in a message to the player.

“From Lagos to Napoli where people love you, you have suffered, but your love for football and determination have guided you.

“Keep going, keep pushing. Africa needs examples and millions are watching and dreaming.”