Ronaldo is about to face Spain for the 4th time in 6 World Cups: 2006, 2010, 2018, 2026
He has also faced Brazil in 2010, Germany in 2014, and England in 2006.
Meanwhile Messi has played 6 World Cups and still hasn’t faced Spain, England, Brazil, or Italy once.
But we’re supposed to pretend the paths are the same?
Most fans are accusing INEOS for missing out on Matheus Fernandes. But they forget those past disastrous signings like Antony, Sancho and many more. Not pursuing Fernandes for 85M is a statement. We aren't going to repeat past mistakes. I'm sure United will make some quality signings. #MANUTD
🚨🎙️ Rio Ferdinand on Manchester United missing out on Mateus Fernandes:
🗣️ “£85 million guaranteed is a huge fee. Add wages of around £250,000 a week, and it’s easy to see why the club walked away.
It also means United will miss out on certain targets once the price goes beyond what the club believes they’re worth.
That’s the trade-off.
I actually think this policy will hurt in the short term but benefit Manchester United in the long term. We’ve already seen where overpaying gets you—inflated contracts, poor resale value, and players who become difficult to move on.
Not every target is worth signing at any price.
There are still very good midfielders in the £40 million to £60 million range if the scouting department does its job properly.
That’s where the pressure is now. If you’re going to walk away from your first-choice target, you have to identify the right alternative.
Hopefully, they can find another ‘Lammens-type’ signing in midfield—a player who arrives for a sensible fee and turns out to be one of the bargains of the season.” 👀
🚨 NEW: Manchester United, Manchester City and Bayern Munich are all interested in Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, though Everton are demanding £70M for his sale.
Branthwaite remains a long-term Manchester United target, with talks reportedly held earlier this year. The defender is understood to be keen on a move to Old Trafford. [@DailyMail] #mufc
🚨(🔴)𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍: Mateus Fernandes prefers a move to Manchester United over Tottenham or Arsenal.
The midfielder wants to play at old trafford and that’s his dream from childhood.
[@JackGaughan]
🚨 EXCLUSIVE
Manchester United are close to reaching an agreement with West Ham for Mateus Fernandes.
Fee understood to be £70m + £5m add-ons. Personal terms between #MUFC and the player are already fully agreed.
#MUFC#Transfers
🚨(🔴)𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Manchester United has made initial contacts with the agent of Angelo Stiller who has refused a new contract from Stuttgart, he is keen on a move to England.
(@Plettigol)
EXCLUSIVE 💣
Mateus Fernandes has told his agent that he wants to move to Manchester United rather than Spurs! 🔴🇵🇹
He has explicitly asked his camp to inquire about Manchester United's next steps to get the deal done.
Understand that United's first official bid, which was submitted last week, was formally rejected on Tuesday. Negotiations continue. ⏳
🚨 Real Madrid have made contact over a move for West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes.
Manchester United remain the frontrunners for the 21-year-old and are pushing to advance talks after positive discussions with his representatives.
West Ham value Fernandes at around £80M and are expecting further interest, with Paris Saint-Germain also monitoring the situation.
(Source: @TEAMtalk)
🚨 Mateus Fernandes has informed West Ham United that he wants to join Manchester United this summer.
The midfielder has identified Old Trafford as his preferred destination, with United confident that agreeing personal terms will not be an issue.
West Ham are demanding around £80M for Fernandes, but United are unwilling to meet that valuation and are preparing a lower opening offer later this week.
(Source: @DailyMirror)
🚨 | Manchester United have kept the contacts ALIVE AND ACTIVE over the 2/3 days with those close to Lewis Hall.
Manchester United already MADE CONTACT few weeks ago and have genuine interest in the Hall.
United really, really love Lewis Hall.
[@FabrizioRomano, YT] #MUFC