Cheers! Manchester United players talk transfers

 

Rio Ferdinand has told of how he and his Manchester United team-mates sit around "like fellas in a pub" discussing transfer rumours over the summer.

The centre-back let us into the world of millionaire footballers and their opinions, revealing phrases such as "I don't think he'll be any good, he'll be a great big waste of money" - he's not talking about Wayne Rooney, is he?! 

Ronaldo's singing sister steals the stage

 

Cristiano Ronaldo's sister has signed a record deal!

Katia Aveiro has teamed up with the production company behind the musical success of Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez to release her first album.

Aveiro has already taken YouTube by storm with her hit "Boom Sem Parar" and will now try to take centre stage, just look her brother! 
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Big-money move Pharoah-way for Draxler

 

Schalke starlet Julian Draxler has revealed that he had sleepless nights while on holiday in Egypt as he was mulling over massive moves to Manchester City and Real Madrid.

The 19-year-old eventually elected to stay with the Bundesliga outfit, but was clearly tempted by the opportunity to play for some of the world's richest clubs.

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My Censorship Cartoon with its happy new owner

 

My Censorship Cartoon with its happy new owner. 

He told us he is a lawyer and wants this for his office! 

Pass by Mlabbas Upstairs art space at 28 Rainbow St. were there are two more original and signed Omar Momani prints, in addition to the work of other amazing artists.

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أين تتجه من أجل بلديات أفضل؟

 

يعتقد كثيرون، ونحن منهم، أن الحل الجذري من أجل تحسين البلديات يبدأ من تعديل قانون البلديات الحالي وإتخاذ خطوات واضحة باتجاه بناء قدرات البلديات وتمكينها من التحول إلى "الحكم المحلي". - See more at: http://taqaddam.org/opinions/%D8%A3%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%AA%D8%AA%D8%AC%D9%87-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A3%D8%AC%D9%84-%D8%A8%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A3%D9%81%D8%B6%D9%84%D8%9F#sthash.3uQ8y3ee.dpuf

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Not the real Ronaldo?

 

Jose Mourinho may have ruffled Cristiano Ronaldo's feathers after suggesting that the Real Madrid forward inferior to Brazil's Ronaldo.

"I was manager for the first time in the 2000 year but, before that, I was assistant in big clubs and with big managers and coaching the best players in the world, so I was 30 and I was coaching Ronaldo, not this one [Cristiano], the real one, the Brazilian Ronaldo," the Chelsea boss told ESPN.

Ronaldo has since responded with: "I have gotten used to people saying bad things about me. As we say in Portugal: 'I do not spit on the plate I'm eating from.' That's all I want to say about it." 

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Ibrahimovic a 'born Manchester United player'

 

Manchester United are yet to make a significant signing this summer after missing out on Thiago Alcantara to Bayern Munich, while their pursuit of Cesc Fabregas has stalled.

But one former United star knows who he wants to see playing for the club.

Peter Schmeichel, who played with a number of club legends during his time at Old Trafford, wants Zlatan Ibrahimovic to leave Paris Saint-Germain behind and make the move to the Premier League.

"You've got to ask Zlatan why he hasn't played in England yet, but I'd love to see him at Manchester United," Schmeichel said.

"I don't know who he supports, but he's a born Manchester United player, he would be absolutely brilliant.

"I think our supporters would love him, if he ever made that move, he wouldn't move again. For Zlatan to play the way we love him to play, he has to be Zlatan. 
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Summer Love: One Direction star signs for Doncaster Rovers

One Direction band member Louis Tomlinson has signed for his boyhood club Doncaster Rovers.

The 21-year-old has been given the No. 28 shirt and will make an appearance for the club this season with the aim of raising money for the Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice.

"This has always been a childhood dream for me," Tomlinson the club's official website.

"I feel very honoured to have been asked to sign for Rovers and being able to help both the club and the amazing charity Bluebell Wood is what it’s all about."

'Bale? 100 billion dollars!'

 

If anyone is capable of getting the highest fee possible for Gareth Bale, it'll be Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy.

Real Madrid have been relentless in their pursuit of the 24-year-old, but the Spanish club will need to part with at least £100 million in order to get their man this summer. 
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Fred to the lions: Brazil striker hunts World Cup place

 

Brazil striker Fred has vowed to "kill a lion every day" in order to ensure he plays at the World Cup next summer.

“Of course, the closer the World Cup gets, the more the anxiety rises," Fred told Goal.

"I’m very happy to have been part of this winning group at the Confeds, but I know I have to kill a lion every day and continue to prove that I deserve a spot in the Brazil team for the next 10 months." 
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الانتخابات البلدية: فرصة ضائعة للتنفيس

 

وسط كل هذه الضغوط، كان من الممكن أن يكون هناك فرصة حقيقية للتغيير من خلال الانتخابات البلدية ولكننا فوتنا الفرصة مرة أخرى بالإصرار على عدم تعديل القانون

وسط كل هذه الضغوط التي يمر بها "البيت الأردني"،أضعنا فرصة حقيقية للتغيير من خلال الانتخابات البلدية وتعديل القانون الحالي ليضمن التحول نحو درجة أكبر من "اللامركزية" و"الحكم المحلي". - See more at: http://taqaddam.org/opinions/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%AE%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%81%D8%B1%D8%B5%D8%A9-%D8%B6%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%B9%D8%A9-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%86%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%B3#sthash.D4ZcHziV.dpuf

وسط كل هذه الضغوط التي يمر بها "البيت الأردني"،أضعنا فرصة حقيقية للتغيير من خلال الانتخابات البلدية وتعديل القانون الحالي ليضمن التحول نحو درجة أكبر من "اللامركزية" و"الحكم المحلي". - See more at: http://taqaddam.org/opinions/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%AE%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%81%D8%B1%D8%B5%D8%A9-%D8%B6%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%B9%D8%A9-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%86%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%B3#sthash.D4ZcHziV.dpuf

وسط كل هذه الضغوط التي يمر بها "البيت الأردني"،أضعنا فرصة حقيقية للتغيير من خلال الانتخابات البلدية وتعديل القانون الحالي ليضمن التحول نحو درجة أكبر من "اللامركزية" و"الحكم المحلي". - See more at: http://taqaddam.org/opinions/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%AE%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%81%D8%B1%D8%B5%D8%A9-%D8%B6%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%B9%D8%A9-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%86%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%B3#sthash.D4ZcHziV.dpuf

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Levy stands firm as Bale attempts to flee the Spurs nest

 

Gareth Bale has told Tottenham he wants to move to Real Madrid this summer but Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is adamant that he will not sell the 24-year-old.

Will the Spanish club get their man before the transfer window shuts? 
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Justin Currie caricature

 

The Scottish singer from the band Del Amitri

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The Goal 50 Superheroes

 

The winner of the Goal 50 has been announced, and our annual list's top 10 is, as ever, not short of football's biggest superheroes.

Superman Lionel Messi claimed the award for the third time, beating off competition from the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Robin van Persie.

Thiago Silva and Arturo Vidal also invaded the top 10, along with four Bayern men in Philipp Lahm, Thomas Muller, Arjen Robben and runner-up Franck Ribery.

See the complete Goal 50 here
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'Killer' weather rains on Asia Trophy parade

 

Paolo Di Canio described the pitch at the Hong Kong Stadium as a "killer" before the final day of the Barclays Asia Tropy - stereotypical Italian hyperbole right?

Wrong. After another session of furious rainfall, Manchester City's 1-0 win over Sunderland resembled a fixture from the 1970s as both sides skidded around a drenched, sandy surface.

It had bigger repurcussions for City as Matija Nastasic was stretchered off with an ankle injury, though Manuel Pellegrini refused to blame the pitch, stressing that it could have happened on any surface.

Andre Villas-Boas was less amused with the ankle problem Jan Vertonghen picked up in Tottenham's 3-1 semi-final loss to Sunderland though, adding: "We've lost one player through injury - and if I can be sincere I would prefer not to go ahead, but that's the reality."

Tottenham did go ahead though and escaped further problems as they trounced South China 6-0 in the game preceding the final.

As frustrating as it was for the managers and players involved, the nostalgic pitch provided plenty of entertainment for the observer.  
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Buzz off! Tata warns Moyes off Fabregas

 

Is Manchester United's pursuit of Cesc Fabregas at an end? New Barcelona coach Gerardo 'Tata' Martino has said he wants to keep the Spain midfielder, while vice president Josep Maria Bartomeu has again insisted that he will not be sold for any price.

But will this be enough to keep David Moyes away? After being told to forget about it the first time, he came back with a bigger bid! 

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Ronaldinho adds another title to prove Scolari wrong

 

He may not be the player of yesteryear, and that's undoubtedly a view shared by Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, but Ronaldinho continues to tot up the titles to prove his doubters wrong.

Atletico Mineiro claimed Copa Libertadores glory on Thursday as they turned around a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Olimpia to secure a 4-3 penalty triumph.

But will Ronaldinho's Libertadores heroics nudge him into contention for World Cup 2014?

The former Barcelona playmaker hasn't played for his country since April, and was left out of the Confederations Cup-winning squad, but will hope that Scolari will take another look before he finalises his squad for the showpiece next summer. 
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Wenger turns to Suarez as Napoli welcome Higuain

 

Gonzalo Higuain is on the move from Real Madrid this summer - but not to his previously expected destination.

Arsenal tracked the striker this summer and were in advanced negotiations to take the Argentina international to north London.

But Napoli have used funds raised by the sale of Edinson Cavani to Paris Saint-Germain to sign the 25-year-old.

So, while Rafa Benitez welcomes Higuain to Naples, Arsene Wenger turns his attention to Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, who will cost a great deal more to prise away from Anfield.
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Konkurranse!

Real Madrid's supporter club from Norway is holding a drawing competition where I'm picking the winner! Read more about it here:
Real Madrids norske supporterklubb, holder tegnekonkurranse hvor jeg velger vinneren! Les mer her:

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Cartoons of the season 2012-13

Check out my Goal.com 20 favorites cartoons of the 2012-2013 season:Cartoons of the season 2012-13

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