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Madrid eyeing Ndombele

Since Zinedine Zidane took over at the Bernabeu for a second time, a host of players have been linked with a Real Madrid move.

Some of the more notable names include Man United’s Paul Pogba, Liverpool’s Sadio Mane and Tottenham midfielder, Christian Eriksen.

Real have also already completed the signing of FC Porto defender, Eder Militao.

Zinedine Zidane has made his first signing since returning to Real Madrid. Eder Militao is on his way from Porto.

More: https://t.co/Qi9ff0IYx0 pic.twitter.com/1N6JlCqPPQ

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) March 14, 2019

The latest name to be linked with a switch to the Spanish capital is Lyon Midfielder, Tanguy Ndombele.

According to Spanish outlet AS, Zidane is very keen to bring the Frenchman to Los Blancos.

Man City also keen on Lyon star

Real Madrid may, however, face some stiff competition for the Ligue 1 midfielder.

While Madrid’s links to Ndombele are relatively fresh, Premier League outfit Manchester City have been linked with him for some time.

Ndombele is just 22 years of age but he is already a mainstay in the Lyon midfield.

He has made 86 appearances for Lyon across all competitions, scoring eight and assisting 15.

Ndombele would also be the perfect replacement for Man City’s current main holding midfielder, Fernandinho.

The Brazilian is 33 years of age and will likely leave Man City in the coming seasons.

As well as Ndombele, City have also recently been linked with Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey as they continue their search for a Fernandinho replacement.

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Change of career for Harry Kane in the future?

Tottenham striker Harry Kane has admitted that he wants to play in the NFL when he decides to call time on his football career.

Kane has quickly grown into one of, if not the best striker in the Premier League in recent years.

Despite once being dubbed a one-season wonder, Kane has gone on to continuously prove people wrong.

Even this season, Kane has scored 17 goals in 26 Premier League appearances while also assisting four.

Those goals have helped keep Tottenham in the race for the title.

While it’s expected that Kane will go on to score many more goals, the Englishman could actually finish his sporting career by scoring field goals.

From Premier League goalscorer to Super Bowl legend?

That is because in an interview with ESPN this week, Kane has revealed he wants to play in the NFL.

The Spurs striker even put a timescale on it, claiming he wants to try it in 10 or 12 years time.

Should it be the former, that would make him 35 and could potentially lead him to quit football to chase his desire if his career spans that long.

“That’s real,” Kane explained when asked about a desire to play in the NFL.

“Something that in 10 or 12 years I definitely want to try.

“It goes back to that drive to be the best.

“Even if I download a game on my phone, can I be the best in the world?

“If you play in the Premier League and the World Cup and you then play in the NFL, would you then be considered one of the greatest sportsmen ever?”

Bad for Tottenham: Zinedine Zidane makes Christian Eriksen demand to Real Madrid

Arguably Tottenham’s second most important player, Christian Eriksen, is being liked with Real Madrid again.

Zinedine Zidane has reportedly made a demand to Real Madrid in relation to the Denmark star.

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Czech Republic 1 – Brazil 3

Later this year Brazil will host the 2019 Copa America.

In their final warm up match before the competition, Brazil came from behind to beat Czech Republic on Tuesday.

David Pavelka fired the Europeans in the 37th minute lead. However the South Americans turned the match in the second half.

Liverpool and Man City forwards Roberto Firmino and Gabriel Jesus did the damage for Brazil.

Roberto Firmino & Gabriel Jesus score

Firmino levelled minutes after the restart.

The Liverpool forward was rewarded for putting pressure on the Czech defence as he slot home the equaliser.

Man City’s Gabriel Jesus won the match for Brazil with two goals in the final seven minutes.

After a neat attack, Jesus put Brazil ahead with a clinical back post finish into the roof of the Czech net.

The Sky Blues forward killed the match after another superb attacking move from Brazil which carved the Czech defence wide open.

Watch official highlights

Vem ver os melhores momentos de Brasil 3 x 1 República Tcheca! ⚽️🇧🇷 #GigantesPorNatureza pic.twitter.com/iCJoKP9XSC

— CBF Futebol (@CBF_Futebol) March 26, 2019

Liverpool vs Man City

While Firmino and Jesus were on the same side this week, come Saturday they’ll again be rivals in the Premier League.

Liverpool are two points clear of Man City in the table, although the Reds have played a game more than the Sky Blues.

If Man City win all their remaining league matches, they’ll beat Liverpool to the title.

On Saturday, Man City head to Fulham.

Liverpool are in action on Sunday when Tottenham visit Anfield.

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Paraguay 2 – Mexico 4

Mexico beat Paraguay 4-2 in an international friendly on Tuesday night.

West Ham striker Javier Hernandez was amongst the goals fo El Tri in the away win.

Jonathan dos Santos opened for the Mexicans before a Gustavo Gomez own goal doubled the visitors lead.

Chicharito made it 0-3 after 25 minutes.

After the break Paraguay hit back with goals from Hernan Perez and Derlis Gonzalez. A late Luis Montes goal sealed Mexico’s win.

¡¡GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLL!!! ¡CHICHARITO! ¡CHICHARITO! ¡CHICHARITO! ¡CHICHARITO! ¡CHICHARITO!@miseleccionmx 🇲🇽 3-0 @Albirroja

EN VIVO 👉 https://t.co/BGe7OIg7J0 pic.twitter.com/DXOgUyaMr6

— Univision Deportes (@UnivisionSports) March 27, 2019

Newcastle’s Miguel Almiron sent off

One of the big talking points was the impact of Newcastle United’s record signing Miguel Almiron.

Almiron was introduced off the bench in the second half.

However the Paraguayan forward lasted only seven minutes before he was sent off.

Could the Newcastle star have any complaints about his dismissal?

Not really, as Almiron took out Mexico’s Jose Juan Vazquez with a nasty tackle from behind.

The Newcastle star wiped out Vazquez after colliding with the back of his knee.

BRUTAL!!! DE CÁRCEL !!! ♦️

Criminal entrada de Miguel Almirón sobre el Gallito Vázquez!!! 💥🐓

Se fueeee a las regaderas 🚿 pic.twitter.com/zVCmrC9aN9

— Xavi Sol ➔ (@XaviSol_) March 27, 2019

Arsenal vs Newcastle

Almiron’s dismissal may be good news for Newcastle before their trip to Arsenal on Sunday in the Premier League.

At least their playmaker didn’t play too much football before the trip to north London.

Arsenal will be looking for maximum points against the Magpies to boost their top four hopes.

The Gunners, who recently beat Man United in the league, occupy fourth spot in the table.

As for Newcastle, they are close to securing their top flight status for another year.

Newcastle are 13th in the table with 35 points from 31 games.

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Liverpool’s Alberto Moreno & Barcelona

Spanish daily Sport have Liverpool left-back Alberto Moreno on their front page on Tuesday.

In a surprise transfer rumour, it’s believed the Liverpool outcast could be on his way to join Barcelona this summer.

Now 26, Alberto Moreno has only played in two Premier League matches this season.

Moreover the left-back has only made one appearance apiece in the Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup.

Scottish international Andrew Robertson is now Liverpool’s first choice left-back.

Moreno’s contract at Anfield expires in the summer.

The Spanish defender will be able to leave the Reds as a free agent.

‘In ‘pole’ position for three signings’ [sport] pic.twitter.com/qCVcuhkvPx

— barcacentre (@barcacentre) March 25, 2019

Alberto Moreno’s two year deal at Barcelona

According to Sport, Alberto Moreno may be offered a two year deal to play for Barcelona.

Like his current position at Anfield, Moreno would have to be content with being a back up player at the Camp Nou.

Jordi Alba is the first choice full-back, while Marc Cucurella (currently on loan at Eibar) is coming through the ranks.

It’s worth noting that Roma and Sevilla have also been linked with Moreno in recent times.

Alberto Moreno to sign a two-year contract with Barcelona, according to Sport.

If true, then this might be one of the strangest transfers I’ve seen since Kevin-Prince Boateng was loaned out to Barç– oh, maybe there is a bit of truth in this rumour. 🤔 #Barça #LFC

— Adnan Riaz (@AdnanRiaz9) March 25, 2019

Matthijs de Ligt & Luka Jovic

Sport’s splash also links Barcelona with two more summer signings.

At the back, Ajax and Holland centre-half Matthijs de Ligt is reportedly a Catalan target.

Up top, Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic is also said to be on the Camp Nou shopping list.

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Mourinho takes aim at Klopp & Pochettino

Jose Mourinho was sacked as Manchester United boss in December of last year.

Mourinho’s spell at Old Trafford was arguably the poorest in his managerial career.

Despite this, Mourinho still guided United to a Europe League win, League Cup win and Community Shield win.

Even though he lifted three trophies at United, Mourinho was often criticised.

However, the likes of Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino are often praised for the job they do at Liverpool and Tottenham despite not winning any silverware.

As a result, Mourinho appears to have taken a dig at the duo:

 “I won titles everywhere I have been and I cannot run away from my mentality.

“Some coaches like to sell the idea of a philosophy, but you have to sell the philosophy after you win. If you win nothing what is the point?

“If your team plays very well, your team wins, so I don’t like these contradictions we have in football nowadays.”As quoted by the Evening Standard.

Mourinho eyeing managerial return

In the same interview, Mourinho spoke at length about when he wants to return to management.

The former United coach was linked with the Real Madrid job recently but Zinedine Zidane has since taken that.

Mourinho claims he has had ‘three or four’ different offers already, which he has rejected and he wants to be back in management by June of this year:

“What I have in mind is that I would like to be back in June for a new club and a new pre-season.

“I know what I don’t want and that is the reason why I have had to say no to three or four different offers.” As quoted by the Evening Standard.

One of those offers is believed to be from Benfica.

BREAKING: Jose Mourinho has rejected an offer to return to club management in Portugal with Benfica. #SSN pic.twitter.com/BeCJMAo1td

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 6, 2019

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