Real Madrid star points finger at Ronaldo, Zidane for struggles

Real Madrid star Karim Benzema has reportedly had enough of being blamed for his club’s problems in front of goal this season and has pointed the finger elsewhere.

The reigning La Liga champions drew another black as they were held to a goalless draw at city rivals Atletico on Saturday night.

And after feeling that too much of the blame was being put on him, Diario Gol claims that the Frenchman let his frustrations be known to Real president Florentino Perez over Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane’s roles in what has been a tough start to the season.

The weekend result sees Real sitting 10 points behind leaders Barcelona, a difference that will be almost impossible to make up.

Benzema, who was hauled off with 14 minutes to go against Atletico, reportedly feels that he would get more joy if Ronaldo wasn’t continually running into spaces that he should be occupying.

The 29-year-old is also said to feel that Real coach Zidane is indulging Ronaldo because of his star status within the team.

The report goes on to state that the former Lyon hitman, who has scored 182 goals in 378 appearances for Real, could also look to move on if things don’t change quickly at The Bernabeu.

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Real Madrid waging war on refs as they "blame La Liga officials for being 10 points behind Barcelona"

Real Madrid are waging war on La Liga referees, according to reports in Spain.

Mundo Deportivo claim that Los Blancos are furious with the way they've been officiated this season, in a gripe that goes way back to Cristiano Ronaldo's five-match ban he picked up in the Spanish Super Cup.

Ronaldo was banned and fined €3,000 for pushing ref Ricardo De Burgos against Barcelona in Spanish football's traditional curtain-rasier, and reports claim that Real have been suffering at the hands of officials ever since.

The latest incidents came in Saturday's goalless Madrid derby , in which Real reportedly felt that they deserved at least three penalties from referee David Fernandez and that Atletico should have had two men sent off.

Read More: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/real-madrid-waging-war-refs-11551792

Real Madrid Boss Zinedine Zidane Is Wrong To Persist With Cristiano Ronaldo And Karim Benzema

Invariably, the big-name players at any club are always handed a little longer to get their act together when they’re not doing the business. It might not be fair, but it’s just the way it is.
Nowhere else is there a better reflection of this than at Real Madrid, where both Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo are enduring their poorest campaigns since they signed for the club in 2009.
Though the Frenchman has been the subject of boos and whistles from the Santiago Bernabeu crowd, Ronaldo should really be looking over his shoulder too.

A player that wasn’t long ago crowned FIFA’s ‘The Best’ and who is odds-on to win another Ballon d’Or, the Portuguese has had more than 50 shots on goal in La Liga and scored just once.
His 1.8% conversion rate is actually the worst in Europe’s top five leagues.
It makes a mockery of Zinedine Zidane’s claim that both players are, for all intents and purposes, ‘untouchable.’

Read More: https://www.thesportsman.com/articles/real-madrid-boss-zinedine-zidane-is-wrong-to-persist-with-cristiano-ronaldo-and-karim-benzema

REPORT: WILSHERE IN SHOCK MOVE TO LA LIGA

Real Betis are closing in on a shock move for Jack Wilshere in January, reports claim.

Wilshere, who has entered the final year of his £90,000-a-week deal with Arsenal is yet to open talks with the club over a new contract.

The midfielder has been linked with moves to West Ham and to Newcastle, but Real Betis have emerged as favourites for his signature.

The Sun say Betis have made contact with the 25 year-old and his representatives, with the player interested in a move to La Liga either in January or on a free next summer.

The side based in Seville are going well this season and currently sit eight in the Spanish top division.

Arsenal are said to be waiting on Wilshere to prove his fitness before offering him a new deal and Arsene Wenger is hoping to convince the midfielder his future is in North London.

The Gunners academy graduate continues to be left out by England boss Gareth Southgate and may decide his future lies elsewhere if he wants to make the World Cup squad next summer.

Read More: https://arsenal-mania.com/report-wilshere-in-shock-move-to-la-liga/

Neymar welcome at Real Madrid: Casemiro

Neymar had joined French football club Paris Saint-Germain at a record amount of £200 million ($262m) earlier this season.

Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro on Wednesday asserted that his Brazilian international team-mate Neymar is a star player and is always welcome to join the Spanish giants.

“He’s (Neymar) a star. He knows what he’s doing,” the 25-year-old was quoted as saying by Sky Sports.

“He’s a great player and he’ll always be welcome at Real Madrid. I hope he comes, but he’s happy at his club,” Casemiro added.

Neymar had joined French football club Paris Saint-Germain at a record amount of £200 million ($262m) earlier this season.

Since then, he has made eight appearances for the side, scoring seven goals.

Read More: http://www.thestatesman.com/sports/neymar-welcome-real-madrid-casemiro-1502528732.html

Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos: Real Madrid pair fall-out due to dressing room tension

CRISTIANO RONALDO and Sergio Ramos are not seeing eye to eye as Real Madrid continue to struggle.

Zinedine Zidane's men have endured a poor start to the season and currently trail rivals Barcelona by eight points.

As well as sorting out his side's form on the pitch, the Frenchman may now also need to settle a dressing room feud.

According to Marca, Ronaldo and Ramos aren't the best of friends at present, with the latter holding a lot of power in the Bernabeu dressing room.

The Spanish publication reports a shift in power has taken place behind the scenes at Madrid due to the players Zidane has let go.

Read More: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/660330/Cristiano-Ronaldo-Sergio-Ramos-fall-out-Real-Madrid-dressing-room-tension

Euro Paper Talk: Arsenal open shock talks for £8m Man Utd star; Real Madrid in £550m triple swoop

Arsenal have set their sights on signing a Manchester United man, while Real Madrid are planning to break the bank on a £550m face-lift for their forward line, according to Wednesday’s European papers.



ARSENAL ENTER RACE TO SIGN MAROUANE FELLAINI

Arsenal are the surprise new suitors to sign Marouane Fellaini from Manchester United, according to reports on Wednesday.

The Belgian midfielder, out of contract at Old Trafford, at the end of the season, looks set to leave Old Trafford in January after failing to agree a new deal.

United are keen to retain the midfielder’s services, but it’s understood he has told them he wants to move on. As such, it’s claimed United have told interested parties that the fee for the player – a £27million signing from Everton in September 2013 – has been set for £8million.

That has, unsurprisingly, peaked plenty of clubs’ interest, though it was firmly expected a move to Besiktas would be on the offing after his twin brother was spotted in Istanbul holding talks with the Turkish club.

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