La Liga: Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos remains sceptical about Ronaldo’s future at Bernabeu

Adding more fuel to fire regarding Cristiano Ronaldo's possible move away from 12-times European Champions Real Madrid, Los Blancos captain Sergio Ramos has hinted that their charismatic forward might be seeking new challenges as he was unsure about the Portuguese captain's future in the Spanish capital. Here’s what Sergio Ramos said about Cristiano Ronaldo.

As the speculations regarding Cristiano Ronaldo of leaving Spanish giants Real Madrid are spreading like wildfire in the world of football, Los Merengues captain Sergio Ramos has expressed his uncertainty over Renaldo’s future at Madrid. Ramos, a prominent figure among the set of Real Madrid fans is also another easy target for Spanish media to capitalize on this concerning news as the Spanish defender was resentfully involved in the intriguing Cristiano Ronaldo situation. After news of Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Real Madrid took centre stage it became pretty obvious for Spanish media to reach out Real Madrid gaffer Zinedine Zidane and club captain Sergio Ramos.

https://youtu.be/7MVU65xdoJs

Read more: http://www.newsx.com/sports/la-liga-real-madrid-captain-sergio-ramos-remains-sceptical-about-ronaldos-future-at-bernabeu

Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Real Madrid is unclear after contract row… but does the superstar really want to leave next summer?

When Spanish television this week claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo had told Real Madrid he wants to leave the club on June 30 of 2018 after nine trophy-laden years, the story threw up more questions than answers.
Could he walk away? Where would he go? Is really so desperate to leave?
Sportsmail takes a look at how things could pan out.

What would the club's response be to Ronaldo demanding to leave in the summer?
Florentino Perez would probably wave a copy of his contract under his nose.
If Ronaldo wanted to be able to skip off into the sunset without a care, he probably shouldn't have signed a new deal until 2021 last year... the one with the £1bn buy-out clause.
It makes it impossible for him to force his way out as Neymar did last summer.

Why does it seem Ronaldo is angling for a new contract when he still has three years left on his existing one?
He'll be 36 when his current deal expires so the push for a new deal is unlikely to be about extending its length. This is about money not time.
It feels like a hangover from last summer when bad feeling over his tax case led Portuguese paper A Bola to suggest – with a well-sourced story – that his intention was not to play in Spain again.

Read More: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5084905/Q-Cristiano-Ronaldo-future-Real-Madrid.html

Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez poses with baby Alana

Cristiano Ronaldo became a father for the fourth time earlier this week when his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, gave birth to a daughter in hospital in Madrid.

The Spanish model has since shared the first image of her with little Alana Martina Ronaldo on Instagram, cradling the newborn baby in her arms while surrounded by flowers and gifts from well-wishers.

"We are so happy and thankful to God for our healthy little Alana Martina, and of course, for our other three children, who I shower with hugs and kisses," Rodriguez said on Instagram.

"I wouldn't change this feeling for the world. I love my parents, I love my family. Thank you everyone!"

Read More: http://www.espn.in/football/blog/the-toe-poke/65/post/3271222/denmark-celebrate-world-cup-qualification-with-giant-beer-shower

Lionel Messi has penned Barcelona deal, claims La Liga president: 'If I have not been lied to, he has signed'

Lionel Messi has signed a new contract with Barcelona, according to La Liga president Javier Tebas.
A four-year deal has been on the table for the diminutive Argentinian since the summer, but while terms have been agreed, he has not yet signed the contract.
And with his contract expiring in the summer, there are growing concerns that the 30-year-old could walk away from the Nou Camp for nothing.

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu previously said Messi's father, his representative, had already signed the contract and it was just waiting for the player's signature.
But Tebas is convinced one of La Liga's most important players has already signed a new deal.
Speaking on Tuesday, Tebas said: 'Messi has a contract which has been renewed.
'Contracts are official when they are signed and not when it is announced that they have been signed.

Read More: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5081565/Lionel-Messi-signed-Barcelona-deal-La-Liga-president.html

Cristiano Ronaldo v Lionel Messi Football’s Greatest Rivalry?

When two players emerge at the same point in history that both have an ability that sets them above their piers then a rivalry is bound to develop. Much like that of Bobby Charlton and Franz Beckenbauer, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been thrown together as players of their generation and we take a look at the rivalry between them.

The fact that no other players of this era can get close to the ability or stats of either player just goes to show how important they are both to their respective clubs but also as icons to the sport. Neither claim the rivalry is anything other than friendly competition and, indeed, the great Sir Alex Ferguson explained it in these terms:

Read More: http://sportslens.com/cristiano-ronaldo-v-lionel-messi-footballs-greatest-rivalry/219961/

Brazil legend tips Beckham as best free-kick taker in history

Roberto Carlos is a legend and an icon. He was also a man ahead of his time as one of the most recognisable players in world football who happened to play in the position usually reserved for defenders who were too small to play at centre-back and not good enough to attack on the wing. He was, however, a full-back who scored more than 100 career club goals, with a record of around one strike every eight games. Not bad for a defender, and especially at a time when a left-back’s primary job was to defend.

That might have been helped by the teams he played in and his roles within them, of course.

As a left-back for Real Madrid and Brazil, he was often up against smaller teams who would let Carlos’ team have possession more often than not, allowing the Brazilian to get up the pitch in support frequently. He was also an iconic free-kick taker, and that, too, helped him to get goals.

Read More: https://www.footballfancast.com/premier-league/manchester-united/brazil-legend-tips-beckham-as-best-free-kick-taker-in-history

Barcelona confirm Luis Suarez and Arda Turan boosts but Lionel Messi is yet to return to training

Barcelona star Luis Suarez and forgotten playmaker Arda Turan should be ready to face Leganes on Saturday (18 November) after having completed the last two training sessions with the rest of their available teammates.

Suarez, 30, has been playing with a niggle in his knee since suffering an injury earlier in the season during the Catalans' 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid in the second leg of the Spanish Super Cup on 16 August.

Last week the Uruguay international trained on his own at the Barcelona training ground in a bid to put those woes behind after his national team omitted him from the friendlies against Poland (10 November) and Austria (14 November).

There had been suggestions that he may even require surgery to remove a cyst should the discomfort fail to disappear.

But the former Liverpool striker ruled out undergoing an operation last week after claiming that the rest during international break would be enough for him to be fully fit to feature when the Catalans resume their season at Leganes.

Suarez looks set to start against the Madrid-based side with Barcelona confirming that he has been able train with the rest of his teammates both on Monday evening (13 November) and on Tuesday morning (14 November).

Meanwhile, Turan has been on the sidelines since suffering an ankle injury during the preparations for the Copa del Rey trip to Murcia on 24 October.

The Turky international has missed the following three games against Athletic Club, Olympiakos and Sevilla but could also be available to face Leganes if called upon by Valverde.

Read More: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/barcelona-confirm-luis-suarez-arda-turan-boosts-lionel-messi-yet-return-training-1647273