Sneijder dismisses Manchester United rumours

Real Madrid midfielder Wesley Sneijder commented on recent rumours about a move to Manchester United, and completely dismissed that option.

In recent media reports, it was said that the Dutchman formed part of a possible exchange allowing Cristiano Ronaldo to move to Real Madrid.

But Sneijder was clear in a statement issued on his website: When I left Ajax, all I wanted was to go to Real Madrid. They are the best club in the world. And now that I m here, all I want is to win as many trophies as I can with them and wear the white shirt for as long as possible.

The same rumours have been doing the rounds about Robinho. Well, I hope he stays too, and I hope that Cristiano Ronaldo joins us at the Bernabeu.

In short, IÂ’m flattered to be linked t…

Merkel the football fan going to Vienna for final: government

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be in the stands on Sunday to watch Germany take on Spain in the Euro 2008 final, the government said.

The chancellor will be in Vienna to cheer on the Mannschaft, government spokesman Thomas Steg told a media briefing, adding that German President Horst Koehler and several government ministers will also attend.

Merkel was in Basel on Wednesday to witness Germany s narrow victory over Turkey in their nail-biting semi-final and Steg said she is crossing her fingers for Sunday.

The chancellor is convinced that our side has the power and the will to prevail, he said but added: After Spain s strong performance, one cannot necessarily say Germany is in the role of favourite.

Spain has confirmed that King Juan Carlos a…

Rumour Has It: Juve convinced Cristiano Ronaldo is considering exit amid PSG links

Is Cristiano Ronaldo s time in Turin coming to an end?

Juventus reportedly feel the end could be nigh.

Paris Saint-Germain are waiting in the wings…

 

TOP STORY –  RONALDO HEADING FOR EXIT?

Juventus are convinced Cristiano Ronaldo is considering his future with the Serie A giants, according to Goal.

Ronaldo has been tipped to leave Juve amid growing speculation, with Diario AS reporting Paris Saint-Germain have opened talks with the superstar.

Juve and Ronaldo – also linked with his former clubs Manchester United and Real Madrid – reportedly met on Thursday following the return of head coach Massimiliano Allegri, who has replaced Andrea Pirlo.

Juventus officials are convinced Cristiano Ronaldo is exploring his …

Weghorst grateful for Ten Hag support: ´It shows I am doing a good job´

Wout Weghorst feels he is doing a good job for Manchester United after becoming a regular under Erik ten Hag.

The Netherlands international has started all 18 of United s games since joining on loan from Burnley in January – only Bruno Fernandes has been selected as many times.

He has scored just two goals so far, while assisting three more, leading to questions being asked whether the 30-year-old is the best option up top for United.

However, having played his part in United s EFL Cup triumph and helped them advance in the FA Cup and Europa League, Weghorst is pleased with what he has achieved so far.

That s a lot of matches and it shows the trust in me, Weghorst said when asked about the number of games he has started. It also shows I am doing a good…

Ozil wants Arsenal stay

Mesut Ozil wants to stay at Arsenal past this summer, according to .

The attacking midfielder signed a new contract with the Gunners last year, one that has made him by far the best paid player in the squad, but his performances have since then been somewhat short of the mark when it comes to the level that is usually expected of a player of such skill.

He had a very turbulent summer of 2018, when he unexpectedly got knocked out of the World Cup with Germany, the title defenders, after the group stage. His performances were sharply criticized in his homeland, and sharpened further by a photo he had ill-advisedly taken with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan before the tournament. He retired from the national team, feeling that he was abused for his Turkish origins.<…