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@UtdSlair It will be good

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🚨 BREAKING: Al Nassr are reportedly exploring a sensational move to sign Lionel Messi in January, with the Saudi club believing that pairing the Argentine with Cristiano Ronaldo could create one of the most formidable partnerships in football history.

According to reports, the idea was initially proposed by Cristiano Ronaldo himself, who reportedly believes that playing alongside his long-time rival could be an exciting new chapter in both their careers.

Messi is also said to have responded positively to the idea, with preliminary discussions reportedly taking place over the possibility of bringing the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner to Riyadh.

Al Nassr believe the combination of Ronaldo and Messi would take the Saudi Pro League to an entirely different level, both on and off the pitch.

The prospect of the two biggest rivals of an entire generation finally wearing the same shirt has already sparked enormous excitement.

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🚨🗣️ Alejandro Garnacho on why he has been continuously overlooked by the Argentina national team:

“I think everybody knows why I haven’t been called up for Argentina. People can pretend it’s about football, but I don’t believe that is the whole story. I have always been honest about who I consider the greatest player in history, and that is Cristiano Ronaldo. I’ve never hidden my admiration for him, and perhaps that has upset certain people.

“Messi is a fantastic footballer, but I think people have taken this obsession with him too far. In Argentina, you’re practically expected to bow down to him. You’re not allowed to have a different opinion, you’re not allowed to prefer another player, and if you dare to say Ronaldo is better, suddenly you’re treated like an enemy. What exactly is wrong with having my own opinion?

“I believe Messi is someone who wants everybody around him to worship him. He doesn’t like being challenged, and I wouldn’t be surprised if my preference for Ronaldo has made me a target. He has enormous influence in Argentina, and I believe that influence has played a part in why I haven’t been given opportunities to represent my country. You cannot tell me that a player’s personal preference should determine whether he deserves to wear his country’s shirt.

“Now that Messi has retired from international football, I genuinely hope things will be different. I was expecting to see my name in the squad for this November international break, but unfortunately, that hasn’t happened. Hopefully, the next international break will be different. I still have so much to give Argentina, and I want the opportunity to prove that on the pitch.

“But I will never change my opinion to please anybody. Cristiano Ronaldo is my GOAT, and I will say it with my full chest. Messi can have all the fans, all the celebrations and all the people calling him a god. I wasn’t born to worship Messi, and I certainly won’t sacrifice my beliefs just to get a place in the Argentina squad.”

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This isn't even a debate right, David Raya over Gianluigi Donnarumma, who agrees with me? 🤔

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@Lemonbryz They should pay him

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@Vfynn_ It’s very wrong ngl

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🚨𝗡𝗘𝗪: Wayne Rooney has slammed Manchester United’s treatment of Michael Carrick, who is still taking training while the club prepares to replace him with Mauricio Pochettino:

🗣️Rooney: “It’s a disgrace. If they’re looking for somebody else, then relieve the man of his duties. Don’t expect him to keep taking training while you’re planning his replacement. He’s a human being. Treat the guy with respect.

You cannot demand loyalty, professionalism and commitment from a manager while showing none of those things back to him. Carrick is still expected to stand in front of the players, set the standards and get them ready for the next match, all while the hierarchy is meeting elsewhere and sounding out alternatives. That’s not leadership — that’s cowardice.

If the board has already lost confidence in him, they should have the guts to walk in and tell him. Instead, they’re leaving a club legend in an uncomfortable, uncertain position while they hide behind the history of Manchester United. The name and the past don’t excuse this kind of decision-making. Even if the results have been poor — and they have — that does not give anyone the right to treat someone without basic professional respect.

Michael gave this club his best years as a player. He deserves honesty and transparency about his future, not to be left hanging while everyone else works out the next move. And the hierarchy needs to start taking responsibility for its own recruitment and decisions instead of making the manager the only one who has to answer for everything. This is embarrassing.

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🚨Cristiano Ronaldo on what made him different from Lionel Messi:

🗣️ Cristiano Ronaldo: “People always want me to tell them why I was better than Messi.

I don’t think that’s the right question.

The better question is, ‘What made Cristiano different?’

Because Lionel was special.

I have never had a problem admitting that.

He could do things with a football that looked completely natural. The ball was almost attached to his foot.

But I was different.

I didn’t want football to come naturally to me.

I wanted to build myself into something that football couldn’t take away.

When I was young, I wasn’t the strongest, the biggest or the most complete player.

So I created those things.

I trained when other players were resting.

I worked on my finishing, my weaker foot, my heading and my body.

I studied defenders.

I studied goalkeepers.

I wanted to know exactly what I could improve.

Messi had an extraordinary gift.

I had an extraordinary obsession.

There is a difference.

People look at the goals, trophies and records and think that’s what separated us.

No.

The difference was how we reacted when we were no longer good enough.

You score 30 goals and people expect 40.

You win one trophy and people ask for another.

You become the best and suddenly everyone wants to see you fail.

Messi dealt with that in his way.

I dealt with it in mine.

I became angry.

If somebody told me I couldn’t do something, I wanted to prove them wrong.

If somebody scored more goals than me, I wanted to score more.

If somebody said I was finished, I wanted to make them look stupid.

That mentality followed me everywhere.

Manchester United.

Real Madrid.

Portugal.

Even when I was winning everything, I was already thinking about the next target.

People think my confidence came because I became successful.

No.

The confidence came first.

I had to believe I could become one of the greatest before I had any proof.

Then the goals came.

Then the trophies came.

Then the records came.

Messi and I took different roads to the same mountain.

He made football look beautiful.

I made football look like a fight.

He could destroy you with one touch.

I could destroy you by continuing to come for ninety minutes.

If you stopped me once, I came again.

That was my mentality.

And that’s why our rivalry became so special.

We weren’t the same.

He had the natural genius.

I had the mentality that refused to accept limits.

Of course I had talent.

But talent was never enough for me.

I wanted to know how far discipline could take me.

I didn’t want people saying, ‘He was great once.’

I wanted to keep proving that I could still compete.

So when people ask what made me different from Messi, I don’t say talent.

I don’t say goals.

I don’t say trophies.

I say mentality.

Because talent can give you a career.

But mentality decides how far you are willing to take it.

And I was willing to take mine very, very far.”

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@UTD_Seth001 He is right

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🚨 BREAKING: INEOS have reportedly REJECTED the possibility of appointing Mauricio Pochettino as Manchester United’s next permanent manager, despite Sir Alex Ferguson being among those pushing for the former Chelsea and Tottenham boss.

According to reports, Ferguson is understood to be keen on seeing Pochettino take charge at Old Trafford as a replacement for Michael Carrick, believing the Argentine has the experience and managerial profile required to lead United into their next chapter.

However, INEOS are said to have serious reservations about the appointment and are unwilling to move forward with the proposal.

The disagreement has reportedly exposed a growing divide behind the scenes, with Ferguson’s preferred candidate failing to convince the INEOS leadership. The club’s decision-makers are understood to have differing opinions on the direction United should take, with the managerial situation becoming an increasingly sensitive subject internally.

Despite Ferguson’s influence and longstanding involvement at the club, INEOS are making it clear that the final decision rests with the ownership structure.

Pochettino’s potential return to the Premier League is therefore looking increasingly unlikely, with United’s managerial plans continuing to generate tension behind closed doors.

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I love this combo and I need this Gif so much as my WhatsApp sticker

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When Anger takes over passion

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Quote with something ridiculous.

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Please I need this gif on WhatsApps 🥹

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@UtdSlair This is serious

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🚨 Mauricio Pochettino on the conditions he wants Manchester United to meet before considering the managerial position:

“If I’m going to take this job, I want FULL control over football decisions. I don’t want to be a manager who simply follows instructions from the board.

I want a serious project, a massive transfer budget and the freedom to bring in the players I believe can restore this club.

We need a world-class striker. Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland are among the names I would love to have in my squad.

I also want the authority to sell players who don’t fit my philosophy, bring in quality defenders and rebuild this team from the ground up.

Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world. We cannot continue operating like a small club.

If I’m coming to Old Trafford, I’m coming to WIN trophies, not to participate.”

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🚨 BREAKING: MANCHESTER UNITED SET TO SACK MICHAEL CARRICK TOMORROW MORNING AS MAURICIO POCHETTINO EMERGES AS THE CLUB’S NUMBER ONE CHOICE!

Manchester United are reportedly preparing to relieve Michael Carrick of his duties as head coach, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe giving the green light to pursue Mauricio Pochettino as his preferred replacement.

According to the developing situation, Carrick is expected to be informed of the club’s decision tomorrow morning, Wednesday, November 11, as United move closer to making a managerial change.

Mauricio Pochettino is now the leading candidate to take over at Old Trafford, with Ratcliffe understood to have accepted the Argentine as the preferred choice to lead the club into a new direction.

United are already working on the financial aspects of a potential deal, with negotiations focused on activating the release clause in Pochettino’s contract with the United States national team.

The club are prepared to do everything within their power to secure his appointment, with the compensation package and contractual arrangements now emerging as the major obstacles to completing the move.

INEOS believe Pochettino’s Premier League experience, tactical approach and previous work with elite clubs make him the ideal candidate to take Manchester United forward.

The expectation is that United will accelerate their efforts over the coming hours, with Pochettino firmly positioned at the top of their managerial shortlist.

Manchester United are determined to bring Mauricio Pochettino to Old Trafford.

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🚨 Mikel Arteta is reportedly exploring unconventional training methods at Arsenal, with claims suggesting that some sessions at the Sobha Realty Training Centre could involve training in extremely low-light conditions.

The reported idea is to improve players’ visual awareness, reaction times, spatial perception and ability to track the movement of the ball under difficult conditions.

If implemented, the approach would reflect Arteta’s continued emphasis on marginal gains, innovative training techniques and preparing his squad to make quicker decisions in high-pressure situations.

The Arsenal manager is seemingly looking for every possible advantage to give his players an edge on the pitch.

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🚨NEW: Arsenal’s results in the Premier League since the narrow defeat at the Etihad towards the end of last season…

Arsenal are Premier League champions and have won 14 out of the last 15 games in the competition.