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Qatar 2022: Ronaldo Told To Leave Portugal’s World Cup Team

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3 years ago

December 9, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister, Katia Aveiro has urged her brother to leave Portugal’s 2022 FIFA World Cup squad in Qatar at once and come home after being benched against Switzerland.

Aveiro stated this in a lengthy emotional message on her Instagram page on Thursday.

Recall that Ronaldo was dropped from Portugal’s starting XI by head coach Fernando Santos in the round-of-16 clash against Switzerland as they won 6-1.

Taking to Instagram, Aveiro admitted that while she was happy that Portugal had won, she couldn’t overlook the disrespect Ronaldo was receiving in his country.

She said, “I am glad Portugal won… (I have seen Portugal win so many times) And even this doesn’t invalidate the smallness of a large part of the Portuguese people. And this is what isn’t right, because they continue to curse, they continue to insist on offence and ingratitude.

“Too sad with what I read and hear not here in Qatar but in my country in his country… But really sad. and i wanted it so much.

“I really wanted him [Ronaldo] to come home, leave the national team and sit next to us so we could hug him and say that everything is fine, remind him of what he conquered and what home he came from.

“I really wanted him not to go there anymore, we have suffered enough.”

Ronaldo, 37, will now hope to start for Portugal when they face Morocco in the quarter-final tie on Saturday in their next game.

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EPL: Chelsea Set To Sanction First Summer Transfer Under Alonso

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5 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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Chelsea are set to sanction their first summer transfer under their new manager, Xabi Alonso.

According to the BBC Sport, the Blues are ‘open’ to selling Filip Jorgensen this summer after the goalkeeper indicated his desire to leave Stamford Bridge.

Jorgensen joined the Premier League west London club two seasons ago from Villarreal.

The 24-year-old shot-stopper was expected to compete for the number one position with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, but he made just 11 Premier League appearances over the two seasons.

However, while the arrival of Alonso to Stamford Bridge could lead to a change in fortunes for Jorgensen, the report added that the Danish star has already expressed his desire to leave Chelsea this summer to get more regular playing game-time elsewhere.

Chelsea had blocked a potential exit for Jorgensen in the January transfer window, but the Premier League west London club are now open to a sale, with European and English clubs expected to explore a deal for the goalkeeper.

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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.