Italian swimmer Federica Pellegrini, a big Juventus fan, said: “If Cristiano Ronaldo invited me to dinner then I would say yes. Even if he is married, engaged or has a children…no problem.”

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Removing clothes seems to be the latest fashion to celebrate the increase in followers on social media, and now Edurne has joined the fad.

The judge of ‘Got Talent,’ and who represented Spain in Eurovision, has just reached a million followers, a figure that the singer wanted to celebrate in style.

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Age is not important, I feel motivated – Ronaldo on Juve switch


Cristiano Ronaldo insisted his age doesn’t matter and that he will try to do his best to win titles at Juve

following his move from Real Madrid
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Olivier Giroud takes home not only a winning medal but in addition the accolade of being a striker who has played 9 hours of World Cup football and failing to register a single shot on target.

This isn’t a criticism of Olivier Giroud, he has enjoyed a formidable tournament and has laboured tirelessly throughout, creating space and opportunities for his teammates.

Above all, there’s just something terribly funny about a striker winning the World Cup without a shot on target. Bravo, Olivier.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/07/16/olivier-giroud-has-won-the-world-cup-without-having-a-single-shot-on-target/#ixzz5LNaHJKOi

he task to sign Neymar for Real Madrid is entering a crucial period after it became known that the Spanish club has asked Juni Calafat to start negotiations with the player‘s father.

At least that’s what is being said in Brazil.

According to “Globesporte,” Calafat, head of the international football department at Madrid has established the first contact so as persuade the player to join Los Blancos next season.
Neymar has a contract till 2022 with Paris Saint-Germain, and the refusal of president Nasser Al-Khelaifi to permit his star to exit is resounding.

Madrid is aware that it is going to be a tough negotiation, however, trust that the player can exert the necessary pressure to open the doors.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/07/13/real-madrid-send-an-emissary-to-negotiate-with-neymars-father/#ixzz5L9p3NfnV

John Stones has called Colombia “the dirtiest team I’ve ever played against” and praised his England teammates for overcoming a difficult situation in the World Cup last-16 match.

“The best thing for us was to beat them at football – that will hurt them most,” the defender said as England prepared for their World Cup quarter-final against Sweden on Saturday. “They’re on the plane going home and we’re in the next round.”

Stones was critical of Colombia’s physical and mental provocation as he reflected on Tuesday’s win in a penalty shootout.

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Chelsea are close to signing Alisson after agreeing personal terms with the Roma goalkeeper, according to reports in Italy.

The Blues are in the market for a new first-choice goalkeeper as Thibaut Courtois has just a year remaining on his contract and has delayed signing a new deal.

The Belgium international has refused to commit to Chelsea during his nation’s World Cup campaign and has repeatedly stressed that his children, who both live in Madrid, will play a large part in the decision over his future.

According to Il Tempo, Chelsea have established themselves as favourites to sign Alisson ahead of Real Madrid and have already reached an agreement with the Brazil international.

The report claims that the 25-year-old would prefer to join Chelsea, rather than stay in Rome, and has been offered a contract worth just under £100,000 a week.

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Former Argentina head coach Diego Maradona mentioned he would return to the national team for free and in addition backed Brazil to win the World Cup



Diego Maradona would return to coach Argentina free of charge after being left hurt by their World Cup elimination.

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Diego Maradona gave a wild display at a FIFA World Cup match on Tuesday.
Lionel Messi inspired Argentina’s national soccer team to the knockout stages of the 2018 World Cup, but the out-of-control antics of Maradona seemed to overshadow the country’s thrilling Group D win over Nigeria.

Before the game had even started, Maradona unfurled a banner — of himself — over his VIP box at the Krestovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

BBC cameras picked up on further erratic behaviour as he danced with a Nigerian soccer fan, celebrated the team’s first goal in bizarre fashion, and fell asleep at halftime.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/27/maradona-over-the-top-celebrations-on-tuesday-resulted-in-medical-treatment/#ixzz5JTrz4SCH

Argentina’s World Cup camp descended into chaos on Saturday night with reports that Jorge Sampaoli would stay on as coach but be stripped of effective power before Tuesday night’s vital fixture with Nigeria.

With 2018 billed as the last chance for Lionel Messi to win the World Cup, the fallout from a 1-1 draw with Iceland and the 3-0 defeat with Croatia has seen senior players take concerns to AFA general manager Jorge Burruchaga.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/24/argentina-players-will-decide-the-team-for-their-game-against-nigeria/#ixzz5JNU1s5zf

Cristiano Ronaldo has described Portugal’s 3-3 draw in opposition to Spain in Group B 2018 World Cup game wherein he netted a hat-trick as his best ever World Cup Performance.

Ronaldo opened the scoring for Portugal from the penalty spot after he was fouled inside the box by his Real Madrid teammate Nacho.

Couple of minutes to the end of the first half he put Portugal 2-1 up as his left foot strike slipped through David De Gea’ s hands and ended in the back of the net.

And with two minutes left in the sport, he completed his hat-trick as he curled in an outstanding free-kick over the Spanish defensive wall to force an opening day draw for Portugal.

His hat-trick against Spain was his 51st of his career and as well as the 51st of the FIFA World Cup.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/16/ronaldo-this-is-my-best-ever-world-cup-performance/#ixzz5IXrtqMLo

With this summer’s tournament just around the corner, we take a look at who will be leading each country out in Russia.

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Manchester United ($4.12 billion) was declared by Forbes as the most valuable footballing club in the world. The English Premier League (EPL) giants bettered both La Liga rivals Real Madrid ($4.08 billion) and Barcelona ($4.06 billion) to become the most valuable club for the second time in a row. A total of six EPL teams grace this list with Bayern Munich and Juventus the only teams representing their respective leagues.

Manchester United are the world’s most valuable soccer club for a second consecutive year, according to the annual list published by Forbes on Tuesday.
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In a very sincere interview with daily newspaper ‘La Nacion’, Leo Messi showed his softer side and recalled his beginnings in Rosario, which he calls his homeland.



Leo Messi opened his interview with ‘La Nacion’ by saying: ”I’m from a neighbourhood like any other, that stays the same as always. Rosario is the place where I was born, and I spent my childhood there very happily, and that will never change regardless of goals or fame.”

The Argentine revealed anecdotes of his childhood, and noted that his love for soccer started at a really early age. He recalled: ”Where I grew up, I learned to play football and to love the game. My mom would send me to run errands, however, I only went if they let me do them with the ball.”

Leo Messi noted who first inspired him into the sport in the first place, he mentioned: ”I do not know if my first ball was bought by my mother and father or my grandmother, Celia, however, I’m certain that she was the one who insisted that I start taking part in football in a team.”

The Barca star also commented on why he never thought of playing for Spain: ”Argentina is my country, my family and my way of expressing myself. They always ask me why I don’t have the Spanish accent in spite of everything, and the reply is straightforward. I do not need the Spanish accent or to lose the identification I’ve with my country.”

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/12/messi-argentina-is-my-country-my-family-and-my-way-of-expressing-myself/#ixzz5I7wFGmLr

Juventus have moved to replace great Gianluigi Buffon with the acquisition of Mattia Perin from Genoa, the Italian champions announced on Friday.



The 25-year-old Perin has signed a four-year deal and will cost Juve 12 million euros ($14.1 million) over three instalments.

The Italy international will provide competition for Poland’s Wojciech Szczesny next season as Juve seek an eighth straight Serie A title.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/09/official-juventus-sign-mattia-perin-as-buffons-replacement/#ixzz5HshXjJoH

According to English publication ‘The Sun‘, Spanish giants Madrid are preparing a €350m bid for PSG star Neymar in an attempt to persuade the French side to part with their star man.

The report states that sources close to Madrid have informed ‘The Sun‘ that Neymar’s contract at the Parc des Princes contains a release clause stipulating that he may leave the club for a fee of €300m, however not until September 1, the day after the closing of the transfer window.

That signifies that in theory, PSG can force the Brazilian to remain at the club till 2019 if they see it fit. The clause was inserted to make sure that PSG’s investment would remain at the club for at least 18 months.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/09/real-madrid-are-preparing-a-e350m-bid-for-neymar/#ixzz5HsbhmKi3

Mohamed Salah flashback on his emotional injury sustained in last month’s Champions League last against Real Madrid.



Liverpool star Mohamed Salah mentioned leaving the Champions League final with a shoulder injury was the worst moment of his career as he was left fearing for his place in the World Cup.

Salah left the Kiev pitch in tears last month after tangling with Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos in the first half of Liverpool’s 3-1 defeat.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/09/salah-leaving-champions-league-final-worst-moment-of-my-career/#ixzz5HsZpyQ89

Douglas Costa has wrapped up a permanent transfer to Juventus, who’ve paid €40million to sign the Brazil international from Bayern Munich.

Costa has enjoyed a formidable season with the Italian champions, joining on a season-long loan in 2017 after falling out with the staff at Bayern. He appeared on 47 occasions for Juve in the 17/18 season, providing 13 assists in the league.

As well as picking up the Serie A title, he also won the Coppa Italia and helped Juve to make it to the Champions League final. He has now joined the club permanently, as Juventus triggered the option to buy at the end of the loan, securing his services till 2022.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/08/official-juventus-complete-e40m-douglas-costa-deal/#ixzz5HoElhjyD

There has been a relentless circus surrounding the top job at Real Madrid however ‘Los Blancos’ have still not found a suitable candidate. However, one name that continues to resurface is that of Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.



Club hierarchy at Real Madrid was not anticipating the shock departure of Zinedine Zidane, and his choice to leave has left the club floundering a little. After an initial sweep of the market, Madrid has realised that finding a replacement to the Frenchman won’t be an easy job.

At first, all eyes went to Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino, who had not too long ago renewed his contract, however, based on Spanish radio station ‘COPE’, Real ruled that option out due to the difficulty of possible negotiations with Spurs’ chairman Daniel Levy.

Regardless of having their first probes rejected by the Argentine, ‘Los Merengues’ were still holding out some hope for Pochettino, who has never hidden his desire to manage Real, although negotiations can be long, onerous and very sophisticated.

In the meantime, different names have emerged as potential replacements for Zidane included: Joachim Low, Massimiliano Allegri, Klopp, Julian Nagelsmann and even two former players at the Santiago Bernabeu, Michel and Fernando Hierro.

Once again, as ‘Marca’ points out, Klopp’s name comes to the forefront but the German is tied to Liverpool with a contract in force till June 30th, 2022. Madrid know with all these names, they will have to dig deep and get involved in difficult negotiations though.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/06/klopp-retakes-the-lead-as-zidanes-successor/#ixzz5HgoZmNdV

Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele hard start to life at the Camp Nou this season with an injury-hit campaign, however, he seems to be regaining something like his best form with the French national facet and he insists that he wants to demonstrate his true capabilities with the ‘Blaugrana’ next season.

France’s two World Cup warm-up games have provided the youngster with the perfect opportunity to show just why Barcelona paid a nine-figure fee to bring him to the club from German outfit Borussia Dortmund last summer.

“It has been a tough season with a lot of injuries. Everybody believes in me there and we’re going to see how things go after the World Cup,” he explained.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/06/i-have-to-improve-but-im-going-to-show-my-quality-at-barcelona/#ixzz5HgirtNzn

As reported by the ‘Liverpool Echo’, Liverpool are keen on signing 22-year-old Gent winger Moses Simon, as they look to strengthen their squad.



Liverpool, as well as several other Premier League clubs, are reportedly eager on bringing the Nigerian to England, according to English outlet the ‘Liverpool Echo’.

Moses Simon, who plays down the wing at Belgian club Gent, has one year remaining on his contract with the club and is outwardly worth in the region of £10m.

The winger would be a squad player, serving as back up for Sadio Mane and Mo Salah, and is seen as a versatile forward who can play on either flank of the pitch.

Moses Simon bagged six goals and three assists for Gent this season, however, he won’t be travelling to Russia for the World Cup with his nation, having suffered an injury.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/06/liverpool-on-the-hunt-for-10m-rated-nigerian-winger-moses-simon/#ixzz5Hgeu4fC7

City boss Pep Guardiola took part in a golf tournament in Caldes de Malavella (Girona) on Tuesday and took the chance to discuss a few the latest stories from the world of football.

Unsurprisingly, the Spaniard was immediately asked about the recent comments made by former City midfielder Yaya Toure in an interview with ‘France Football‘, with Guardiola saying: “I am not going to comment on Toure’s words. I’ve nothing more to say about Toure.”

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/05/i-have-nothing-to-say-about-yaya-toure/#ixzz5HaYJgfjJ

Manchester United have announced that they’ve reached an agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk for the transfer of Fred.
United have been in pursuit of the Brazilian for a while, however after a medical was completed on Monday, the club announced the agreement via their official Twitter account.

Their statement was brief and did not reveal any details as to the transfer fee or contract length however did state that “a further announcement will be made sooner or later“.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/05/official-united-reach-agreement-with-fred/#ixzz5HZd7T6HI

Manchester City has the biggest contingent of players going to this summer‘s World Cup in Russia, even beating the likes of Madrid, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.

Pep Guardiola will be happy that 16 members of his squad will be playing on football‘s greatest international stage. Nevertheless, one player that won’t be Leroy Sane, after the winger was controversially omitted from Germany’s 23-man squad on Monday.

Check out the full list of each team players goingto world cup
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Liverpool midfielder Emre Can have agreed on a four-year deal with Juventus and will have a medical later this week, according to Sky in Italy.

The Germany international’s contract with Liverpool expires at the end of this month and he has been free to discuss terms with foreign clubs since January.

Juventus chief executive Giuseppe Marotta said last month: “I’m confident we will be able to announce Emre Can after the Champions League final

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/04/emre-can-has-agreed-a-four-year-contract-with-juventus/#ixzz5HQW4Tx9P

Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred is reportedly set to have a medical with Manchester United ahead of a summer transfer.

According to Mike Keegan of the Daily Mail, some significant progress has been made regarding a deal and the player will most likely end up at Old Trafford before the 2018 FIFA World Cup gets underway on June 14.

It’s said United will pay around £43 million to sign the Brazil international, although add-ons may take the full value of the transfer up to £52.2 million.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/04/fred-is-having-medicals-as-new-manchester-united-player/#ixzz5HQTK7bYL

Pini Zahavi, Robert Lewandowski’s agent, has confirmed the striker is eager to leave Bayern Munich during the transfer window.



Robert Lewandowski desires to leave Bayern Munich in pursuit of a new challenge, his agent has mentioned.

The Poland international has been closely linked with Real Madrid for numerous weeks regardless of an insistence from chairman Karl-Heinze Rummenigge that no negotiations had taken place.

Rummenigge additionally described the player as “fully loyal” and said that he expected him to honour his contract, which expires in 2021.

Nevertheless, Pini Zahavi, who became Lewandowski’s representative in February, has confirmed the striker wants a transfer away from the Allianz Arena.

Robert Lewandowski feels he needs a change and a new challenge in his career. The Bayern management learn about it,” Zahavi told Sport Bild.

Zahavi denied there was any one club Robert Lewandowski is keen to join but called on the likes of Rummenigge to respect his desire to further his career.

“Robert Lewandowski’s motives are not money or a particular club, as a result of almost all the top clubs would like to have the best striker in the world in their ranks,” he stated.

“Everybody in Bayern’s club management has had an incredible career of their very own. They need to understand his situation

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/05/30/lewandowskis-agent-confirms-striker-wants-to-leave-bayern/#ixzz5H1kzapV1

We take a look at the fifteen clubs who have won the most international titles in their history. First place isn’t much of a surprise, but many will be shocked with second…

13= Juventus (Italy)

10 titles

13= Club America (Mexico)

10 titles

13= River Plate (Argentina)

10 titles

9= Ajax (Netherlands)

11 titles

9= TP Mazembe (DR Congo)

11 titles

9= Liverpool (England)

11 titles

9= Bayern Munich (Germany)

11 titles

7= Sao Paulo (Brazil)

12 titles

7= Zamalek (Egypt)

12 titles

6. Independiente (Argentina)

17 titles

4= Boca Juniors (Argentina)

18 titles

4= AC Milan (Italy)

18 titles

3. Barcelona (Spain)

20 titles

2. Al Ahly (Egypt)

24 titles

1. Real Madrid (Spain)

25 titles

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Mohamed Salah Set to Undergo Treatment in Spain This Week in Bid for World Cup Fitness
As he desperately looks to recover from a shoulder injury in time to be fully fit for the World Cup, which kicks off in under three weeks’ time.

A tearful mohamed Salah was forced off during the first half of the Champions League final on Saturday as a result of a heavy fall following a tangle with Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos.
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with Egypt tipped to do well, he remains determined to be available for the World Cup after scoring 44 goals in all competitions at club level this season.

A statement released by the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) explains that mohamed Salah will be accompanied by Liverpool medical staff to Spain, where he will also meet with national team doctor Mohamed Abul-Ela on Wednesday. Between them, the parties will fully assess the player and set out a further course of action for his recovery.

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Based on Spanish newspaper ‘AS’, Jose Mourinho has made bringing Gareth Bale to Manchester United his major goal for the summer.



His outstanding performance off the bench during the Champions League final was followed by an ultimatum from Bale to Real Madrid.

Sick of feeling unappreciated and not receiving regular game time, the Welshman could possibly be tempted by a new challenge.

Enter: Manchester United. The ‘Red Devils’ are reportedly ready to launch an audacious bid for Bale within the coming weeks as they appear to close the gap to league winners Manchester City.

Nevertheless, it will not come cheap. The aforementioned media outlet has suggested that it’ll take at the very least £121million for Madrid to contemplate selling the forward.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/05/29/as-mourinho-makes-bale-his-top-priority/#ixzz5GjgIQfBf

Lionel Messi once again finished the season as the top goalscorer across Europe’s top 5 leagues, but who made up the rest of the top 10?



10. Sergio Aguero (Manchester City)

30 goals in 39 games. The Argentine suffered a series of injuries throughout the campaign, but that didn’t stop him from reaching the 30-goal mark for the fourth time in his career.

9. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Borussia Dortmund & Arsenal)

31 goals in 38 games. Despite switching clubs in January, rendering him ineligibil for Arsenal’s run to the Europa League semi-finals, the Gabonese didn’t lose his nose for goals.

8. Luis Suarez (FC Barcelona)

31 goals in 51 games. After being hampered by a knee injury early in the season the Uruguayan refound his scoring form in the league, though he failed to live up to expectations in the Champions League.

7. Edinson Cavani (PSG)

40 goals in 48 games. Another fine season from one of PSG’s most consistent performers in recent years.

6. Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)

41 goals in 48 games. The England number nine broke the Messi/Ronaldo dominance to emerge as 2017’s top goalscorer and he continued to find the net as the season went on, though it wasn’t enough for a third straight Premier League golden boot.

5. Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)

41 goals in 48 games. The powerful Pole continued to show why he is one of Europe’s most-feared strikers as he propelled his side to another Bundesliga title and the semi-finals of the Champions League.

4. Ciro Immobile (Lazio)

41 goals in 47 games. the Italy international finished the season as Serie A’s top goalscorer, whilst he also shone in the Europa League, albeit in a disappointing campaign for his club.

3. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

44 goals in 44 games. the Egyptian enjoyed a simply stunning debut campaign with the ‘Reds’, brekaing all manner of records as he announced his arrival among Europe’s elite forwards.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/05/28/the-10-top-goalscorers-of-2017-18-in-all-competitions/#ixzz5GiVZNnwx

MOHAMED SALAH may still feature for Egypt in the World Cup this summer regardless of the worrying shoulder injury he sustained in the Champions League final.



The Liverpool winger tangled with Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos in the 26th minute and despite his attempts to play through the ache was substituted off in tears as the Reds went on to lose 3-1 in Kiev.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/05/27/mohamed-salah-injury-egypt-reveal-major-world-cup-update-on-liverpool-star/#ixzz5GfQUkH5h