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VIDEO: Felipe Melo, Walker Involved In Heated Scuffle During Club World Cup Final

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1 year ago

December 23, 2023

Fluminese midfielder Felipe Melo was involved in a heated scuffle with England’s right-back Kyle Walker during Friday’s Club World Cup final at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Manchester City won their fifth trophy of the year with a convincing 4-0 win over Brazil’s Fluminese, with goals from Julian Alvarez, Phil Foden, and Nino scoring an own goal.

Midfielder Jack Grealish was also involved in the scuffle and appeared to have started the fight.

A clip from the game appeared to show Melo, 40, running to approach Walker, who was walking ahead of a number of his City teammates following the full-time whistle.

Speaking after the game, Felipe Melo claimed that Jack Grealish was disrespectful to his teammate and Fluminese as an institution, and he ‘would never allow that.’

He said, “When the game ended, Grealish went after Martinelli. He chose a little guy. He has no balls to face a big one.

“Grealish was passing close to Martinelli, and I saw them talking, forehead to forehead, so I went after him. I pushed him. Walker pushed me, too. I went to defend a teammate. I defended my institution. I will do this forever. No one will disrespect my institution or its athletes. No one will come and humiliate my friends or my club.

“I didn’t want a mess. Grealish was disrespectful towards the Fluminense institution, and I will never let that happen.

“He was shouting ‘ole’ at the end of the game. This is something that the fans can do; not a player or an athlete on the field cannot be disrespectful.

“I went to defend Martinelli, who was being cornered by this athlete. And I would do it again. I am a warrior. Nobody can ever crow with a rooster.”

Some Fluminense stars, including Martinelli, gave a similar version of events, but Grealish dismissed the argument on X, formerly known as Twitter.

The 28-year-old said, “Not once did I say ‘ole’.”

Grealish started joking and saying hello to the Fluminense players after the 4th goal
After that, Felipe Melo went after the English player. Pushed Grealish himself and Walker pic.twitter.com/BapeiLuqy4
— New Sheriff⚓ (@NewsheriffUtd) December 23, 2023
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JUST IN: Cristiano Ronaldo Confirms Al Nassr’s Stay, To Sign New Deal

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6 days ago

June 9, 2025

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Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to extend his stay with Saudi pro side Al Nassr and is even ready to sign a new deal.

According to Fabrizio Romano’s post on X on Monday, the Portuguese have dismissed rumours of leaving Al Nassr.

The post read, “Cristiano Ronaldo confirms plan to stay at Al Nassr by signing a new deal.

“My future? Basically, nothing is gonna change. Staying at Al Nassr? Yea.”

Recall that the 40-year-old on Sunday helped his national team to secure the Nation’s League for the second time four years after the Nation’s League was unveiled.

Ronaldo, who joined Al Nassr in December 2022 on a record-breaking deal, has played a transformative role both on and off the pitch.

His arrival marked a turning point for Saudi football, drawing global attention to the Saudi Pro League and triggering a wave of high-profile signings across the league.

During his time at Al Nassr so far, Ronaldo has delivered impressive performances, scoring consistently and helping the club remain competitive at the top level. His presence has not only boosted the club’s visibility but also played a key role in the league’s growing popularity worldwide.

The announcement of his continued stay is seen as a significant boost for Al Nassr and the Saudi Pro League as a whole. It also signals Ronaldo’s long-term commitment to the ambitious football project unfolding in the region.

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Brazil Star, Neymar Tests Positive For COVID-19

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7 days ago

June 8, 2025

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Brazil forward Neymar has been sidelined after testing positive for COVID-19, Santos announced in a statement cited by Brazilian media.

The 33-year-old began showing symptoms on Thursday and was immediately withdrawn from all team activities. Medical tests later confirmed the viral infection, the Brazil Serie A club said on Saturday.

Santos did not specify how long Neymar will be out of action and did not respond immediately to a Reuters request for comment.

Neymar is already set to miss Thursday’s league match at Fortaleza due to suspension.

That Fortaleza game will be Santos’ final fixture before the Brazilian league pauses for the Club World Cup in the United States, scheduled from June 14 to July 13.

The former Barcelona forward’s future with Santos remains uncertain as his contract expires on June 30.

Limited by injury, Neymar has made 12 appearances across all competitions this season, tallying three goals and three assists.

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Osimhen Rejects Al Hilal 5th Offer, Wants To Stay In Europe

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7 days ago

June 8, 2025

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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has officially turned down a fifth offer from Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal, reaffirming his desire to remain in Europe.

In a post shared via X (formerly Twitter) handle, journalist Buchi Laba. Laba revealed that Osimhen has shut the door on any potential move to Saudi Arabia, regardless of the financial incentives.

“Victor Osimhen officially rejects Al Hilal 5th offer,” Laba wrote. “He has decided to not move there no matter the money offered. Case closed.”

Osimhen, who has been a subject of transfer speculation in recent months, appears to be in no rush to make a decision about his next move.

Sources close to the player suggest that his main priority is to continue his career in Europe, where he feels more competitively challenged.

“Main priority is to stay back in Europe,” Laba added, noting that “a top Italian club [is] very interested and other European clubs” are also keeping tabs on the Nigerian forward.

The 26-year-old Napoli star has been linked with several clubs across Europe, including teams in the Premier League and Serie A.

However, he is reportedly taking his time to evaluate the best sporting project before making his next move.

Osimhen was instrumental in Napoli’s Serie A title win in the 2022/23 season and also helped Galatasaray to a domestic double during his loan spell in Turkey last season.