Man City receives good news before the big match with Liverpool; Mbappe on the Golden Boy shortlist
(Baonghean.vn) - Tax is the main reason why Ronaldo left Real; Zidane set conditions for signing MU: Must keep Paul Pogba; Falcao is preparing to go to America to play football... are today's attractive international sports news.
Taxes are the main reason why Ronaldo left Real
Ronaldo began to consider leaving Real in May 2017, when he was in increasingly serious trouble with the Spanish tax authorities. According to the accusation, CR7 evaded about 15 million dollars in taxes and was at risk of going to jail.
According toEl Mundo, in a meeting at the home of his agent Jorge Mendes, Ronaldo told his advisors: "I don't want to take any risks. I don't study much, and the only thing I do in life is play football, but I'm not stupid and I don't trust anyone. That's why I always pay 30% more than required when hiring an advisor. I don't want any problems."
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Ronaldo had to go to court for tax scandal. Photo:Marca |
To reassure him, lawyer Carlos Osorio claimed responsibility and advised Ronaldo not to worry. However, a few months later, when he had to make a deal with the court, Ronaldo became very angry.
In addition to tax troubles, Ronaldo also had many problems with Real. Because Real kept their distance from Ronaldo after the scandal, CR7 considered it a betrayal. The Portuguese star was also angry that the team did not give him the same salary as Messi and Neymar at Barca and PSG.
Another problem for Ronaldo is that he is not considered the best player in Real's history. In a fan poll, CR7 had to rank behind the late legend Alfredo Di Stefano.
Mbappe, Vinicius shortlisted for Golden Boy 2018
The Italian newspaper Tuttosport has just announced the shortlist of 40 young players competing for the 2018 Golden Boy award. Notable among them is the 2017 Golden Boy award winner and 2018 World Cup champion, Kylian Mbappe.
Compared to many other candidates, Kylian Mbappe stands out and has had great achievements in recent times. He has the opportunity to become the first player to be honored 2 years in a row.
After a great performance for PSG in the 2017/18 season (21 goals/44 matches and winning the "treble" in the domestic league), Mbappe again contributed greatly to helping France win the 2018 World Cup. In the 2018/19 season, Mbappe continued to play impressively with 5 goals/5 matches in all competitions.
Next November, the Golden Boy 2018 list will be further shortened to 20 and the winner will be announced in December.
Zidane sets condition for signing MU: Must keep Paul Pogba
Daily Mail reported that Zinedine Zidane made a transfer request to MU: Paul Pogba must be kept so that the former Real Madrid captain will consider signing a contract to replace Mourinho in the "hot seat" at Old Trafford.
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Zidane is said to have one of his demands for signing for MU is to keep Paul Pogba |
According to RMC, Mourinho's days at MU are numbered. This source confirmed that the Portuguese strategist lost control in the Red Devils' dressing room and Zidane was on his way to the Theatre of Dreams.
However, Zidane is said to have set conditions regarding the transfer, will not let Paul Pogba go anywhere and the French football legend wants the 25-year-old midfielder in his squad, regardless of the fact that he is considered a "threat" to MU.
Not only that, there is also other shocking information, the former MU striker, Zidane's compatriot, can return to the Red Devils as part of the 46-year-old coach's coaching staff after talking with Vice President Ed Woodward.
Man City receives good news before the big match with Liverpool
Man City received good news before the big match with Liverpool at the weekend when key star Kevin de Bruyne returned to the training ground 6 weeks earlier than expected after the injury he suffered on August 15.
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Kevin de Bruyne also announced the good news to fans via his personal page. |
De Bruyne suffered a knee ligament injury and was expected to be out for three months. However, he made a lightning-fast recovery and was able to train with his teammates again, six weeks early.
This is extremely good news for Pep Guardiola and Man City, because in addition to their duties in C1 in the second round tonight, against Hoffenheim, this weekend will be a big battle with Liverpool in round 8 of the Premier League.
Barca president refuses to deny possibility of buying Pogba
Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu has not ruled out the possibility of signing the France international in January. Barca were considered a potential destination for Paul Pogba in the summer after the player publicly announced his intention to leave Man Utd.
However, Man Utd did not let Pogba go in the end. President Bartomeu has been asked many times about Pogba's situation and each time he has hinted that he will find a way to bring this midfielder to the Nou Camp.
Falcao prepares to play football in the US
The Colombian "Tiger" will move to MLS to play after this season ends, the newspaperSport(Spain) revealed. Colombus Crew is the club most likely to recruit Radamel Falcao but Inter Miami is also interested in this striker. It is also not ruled out that the 32-year-old striker will play in Mexico.
Pochettino denies possibility of leading Barca
Mauricio Pochettino has said it is "impossible" for him to become Barca's coach in the future. The statement was made by Pochettino ahead of Tottenham's match with Barca in the Champions League group stage this week. Pochettino has been linked with many La Liga teams, including Real, after Zinedine Zidane left. However, the Argentine's close relationship with Espanyol makes it impossible for him to work for Barca.