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Manchester United Tried To Sign Keylor Navas Last Summer: Report

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Louis Van Gaal tried to sign Keylor Navas last summer, but the goalkeeper eventually signed for Real Madrid. According to reports in Spain, Manchester United boss Louis Van Gaal approached Levante to acquire the signing of Keylor Navas, only to be told that the Costa Rican had already agreed a deal to join Real Madrid. It is reported that the Dutchman was not convinced with David De Gea and was considering to bring in a replacement in the form of Keylor Navas. The Manchester United manager was impressed by Navas’ performance in the World Cup and wanted the player in his squad. Keylor Navas went on to join Real Madrid from Levante for a fee believed to be around €10 million. He came in to the club as a replacement for Real Madrid’s last season’s league keeper, Diego Lopez, but ended up serving as Iker Casillas’ understudy. Since his arrival to Madrid, Navas has only featured six games for Real […] Read more »

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Jesé Rodriguez Pondering Real Madrid Future: Spanish Report

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Real Madrid youngster, Jesé Rodriguez, is frustrated with the lack of playing time and is questioning his future with the Spanish giants. AS reports, Real Madrid forward Jesé Rodriguez, who turns 22-years old today, might be thinking of a future away from the Spanish giants. The forward has grown increasingly frustrated with the lack of playing time he has been getting under Carlo Ancelotti. Jesé is a product of Real Madrid’s youth setup and became a part of the first team last season. He had a tremendous impact last season and was one of Ancelotti’s go-to men on the bench, whenever the coach needed fresh legs on the pitch. However, an injury in January 2014 ruled him out of action for close to nine months. Jesé, since his return from injury, was expected to be utilized by Ancelotti the same way he did last season. However, the Spaniard has been deprived of playtime as Ancelotti rarely rotates his starting line-up […] Read more »

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Former Italy Captain Fabio Cannavaro Sentenced To 10-Months Imprisonment

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Fabio Cannavaro, who won the 2006 World Cup with Italy, has been hand a 10-month jail sentence for breaching orders to keep out of his property after it was seized by authorities. Former Parma, Inter Milan, Juventus and Real Madrid defender, Fabio Cannavaro, who is now coach of Chinese league side Guangzhou Evergrande, has been undergoing investigation for tax invasion. According to reports, the Italian’s villa has been confiscated for suspected abuse of building regulations, involving failing to secure planning permission from the local council to carry out works to the house, the garden and pool. Fabio Cannavaro, his wife Daniela Arenoso, and his brother Paolo, who plays in Serie A for Sassuolo, were acquitted over the planning permission allegations, but convicted for breaking a police seal and entering a property illegally. It is reported that the three were caught swimming in the swimming pool of the said property. All three have been handed a 10-month jail sentence for the […] Read more »

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Real Madrid Target, Paul Pogba, Is Worth More Than €100 Million, Says Agent

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Paul Pogba’s agent suggested that the midfielder is worth more than €100 million and revealed that Real Madrid rejected the Frenchman twice. Midfield sensation Paul Pogba is generating more and more interest with each passing day. The speculation about the Frenchman’s future at Juventus refuses to die down and all the speculation suggests that he will leave the club this summer. In an interview with Marca, Raiola said: “For me, he is the flagship of a new generation, the star, the leader. Today, there is nobody like Pogba. Including Barca, there are only seven clubs that can afford him.” Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola had previously indicated that the midfielder might leave Juventus at the end of the season. If the 21-year old wants to leave the club, a dearth of top European clubs will be willing to fight it out for his signature. Amongst all the top European clubs, Real Madrid seem to be the hot-favourites to prise the youngster. […] Read more »