Cristiano Ronaldo new Instagram profile picture that's getting a lot of reactions

Cristiano Ronaldo has changed his profile photo of him in a Real Madrid shirt in a move that supports his desire to leave the La Liga champions.

Ronaldo decided to dump his old Instagram profile picture, swapping the Real Madrid one with another showing him in a Portugal kit.

It could be because he is representing Portugal in the Confederations Cup, but according to Social media users, “he has never done this in the past.”

It led to many speculating that he could indeed be seeking an exit from the Spanish club.

One post from a United fan read: “I am in full muppetry mode, I think he’s actually coming.”

Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wants out of Real Madrid and is hoping for a move back to his former side Manchester United.

Another added: “If Ronaldo signs for us, I’ll sing and play his chant on guitar, wearing only a hat, and my wife’s smallest panty.”

Real Madrid seemed to back him completely, but a different picture has since emerged which may suggest why he wants out after eight years at the club.

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The breakdown may be linked to reports in El Confidencial which claimed that, as it emerged that news of Ronaldo’s charge was going to break, Real contacted all the Spanish media outlets and requested them not to publish pictures of Ronaldo in a Los Blancos shirt when covering the story.

Ronaldo, who left Manchester United to join Real Madrid in 2009 and won everything with Los Blancos, was also puzzlingly left out of a video promo for Madrid’s new kit.

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Manchester United confirms signing of Victor Lindelof

Manchester United have completed the signing of Victor Lindelof for £35million

The former Benfica defender arrived at Carrington on June 14, ahead of a move to United.

Manchester United have completed the signing of Swedish defender Victor Lindelof for £35million.

The former Benfica centre-back arrived at Carrington at the early hours of Wednesday, June 14, ahead of a move to the Premier League side.

 Manchester United confirmed the signing via their Official Twitter page

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Ander Herrera is one of the smartest players I have managed - Jose Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has described Ander Herrera as “one of the smartest players” he’s ever coached.

The 27-year-old been a pivotal figure in the Portuguese tactician’s first season at Old Trafford which culminated by winning the Europa League.

It was during that final against Ajax the Spanish international produced a moment which greatly impressed his manager who made the detailed account while giving a recent lecture at the University of Lisbon.

“Mourinho talked a lot about Herrera, saying he is one of the smartest players he has had during his career,” wrote Petter Skogsletten, one of the students present, on Reddit.

“Herrera took hold of [Henrikh] Mkhitaryan and sent him in front of the keeper, while Herrera would take the pitch outside the box. Mourinho said he was so frustrated that he said ‘What the hell is going on?’

“It turned out Herrera had taken responsibility in the situation – Mkhitaryan had a yellow card. If Ajax suddenly counterattacked and Mkhitaryan had fouled the player, he would have been sent off.

“Mourinho said he is incredibly pleased to have such players who can handle situations on their own and adjust.”

Herrera belatedly joined the Red Devils in the summer of 2014 for a reported £30.6m after a prospective move from Athletic Bilbao broke down 12 months prior.

After a slow start under former boss Louis van Gaal he established himself as one of United’s most important midfielder a reputation he’s carried into Mourinho’s debut campaign.

Renowned for his tenacity and strong passing ability, Herrera is firmly a fan favorite among United’s vast legion of supporters and was recently named as the fans’ player of the season.

Widely considered a future captain, Herrera to date has made 122 appearances for the record 20-time English champions, registering 15 goals and 22 assists in the process.

Culled from: Squawka

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Manchester United in €10m deal negotiations over playmaker Adnan Januzaj

Manchester United are reportedly demanding around €10m from Real Sociedad for Belgium playmaker Adnan Januzaj.

Januzaj, 22, was heavily linked with a move to Real Sociedad in 2015 when David Moyes was the manager of the Basque side.

The Belgian had previously enjoyed an impressive breakthrough campaign at United under the Scottish manager, netting four times in 27 Premier League appearances during the 2013-2014 season.

Nevertheless, Januzaj has since failed to fulfill his potential in successive campaigns.

Januzaj was sent him on loan to Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2015 before recalling him mid-way through the campaign after failing to secure regular time at the Bundesliga side.

Mourinho said last summer that Januzaj featured in his long-term plans but dispatched him to Sunderland with the hope he could resurrect his career under Moyes.

"He fits in my plans which is why he's on loan at a Premier League club," Mourinho then said. "If he didn't fit into my plans then we don't care about where he's going. We care about him and think he's a talented player.

"I want to give him all the conditions to develop and to play well. He is in the right place with a manager that likes him a lot. Hopefully everything will go well for him because we want him back!"

However, Januzaj also failed to make the impact expected at the Black Cats and Marca claims that Manchester United are now likely to sanction his departure on permanent basis.

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Manchester United advised to prioritise Griezmann signing over Rodriguez

Manchester United have been advised to sign Atletico Madrid attacker Antonie Griezmann rather than Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez by club's legend Rio Ferdinand.

Ferdinand told BT Sport: “For what Manchester United need, I would go for Griezmann.

“They’ve got [Henrikh] Mkhitaryan and [Juan] Mata – players who can play in that number 10 role, where Rodriguez likes to operate – so I would go for Griezmann.”

United spent heavily last summer to sign Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, they are expected to bring in more players if they expected to be a strong contender for the Premier League next season.

Manchester United secured a spot in the Champions League on Wednesday after winning Ajax in the Europa League final.

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Marouane Fellaini pledges loyalty to Mourinho

Manchester United star Marouane Fellaini has pledged his loyalty to Manager Jose Mourinho over winning Ajax in the Europa League finals.

The Belgium international midfielder was dropped during David Moyes and Louis van Goal campaign but has now found himself in favor with Mourinho, who handed him a start in the Europa League final on Wednesday.

Fellaini told hln.be: “When I feel that people trust me, I’m prepared to do everything.

“If I have to break my foot for him, I’ll do it. That’s me.

“Even when I’m in pain, I play.”

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Ajax has nothing to fear against Manchester United - Edgar Davids

Ex-Ajax midfielder Edgar Davids have said that Ajax has nothing to fear against Manchester United in the Europa League final on Wednesday night.

 Davids believes Ajax should head into the game tonight with confident they can pull off a memorable result.

Manchester United finished sixth in the English Premier League, but they can secure a place in the Champions League by winning Ajax in the Europa League final tonight.

Davids has played for other famous sides like AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus, Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace.

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Footballers Pay Tributes To Victims Of Manchester Terror Attacks

Manchester state police have just confirmed that more than 20 people have been injured in a terror attack ​at an Ariana Grande concert in at Manchester on Monday night.

The attack has been referred to as "the most horrific incident" Greater Manchester had ever faced by police Chief Constable Ian Hopkins.

I would like to express my deepest condolences to the families of the victims. It's a sad day for the great city of Manchester. #Unity

— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) May 22, 2017

There have been several tweets from people expressing their condolences to the victims affected.

We are deeply shocked by last night’s terrible events at the Manchester Arena. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected.

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 23, 2017

Football Clubs also sent out their condolences to the victims.

From Amsterdam with love to Manchester. Our thoughts are with the victims and the loved ones of those affected.

— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) May 23, 2017

My thoughts & prayers are with all the families & friends affected by last nights attack in Manchester! #StandTogether

— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) May 23, 2017

Islamic State has since claimed responsibility for the attack.

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I am not accomplished enough to replace Wayne Rooney - Ander Herrera

Manchester United player Ander Herrera has said that he doesn't think he has achieved enough yet to captain the club if Wayne Rooney leaves the club at the end of the season.

Rooney took the captain’s role in 2014 following the retirement of Nemanja Vidic.

Should the 31-years-old leave, attention will turn to the next player to take responsibility for the Red Devils.

Herrera’s passion and fight from midfield have led to the Spaniard being touted by some fans as the top contender for the captaincy.

But the 27-year-old says he is not yet in a position to be the captain of Manchester United, touting some names he feels are ahead of him to get the honor.

Herrera told ESPN: “I am very thankful when I hear that from the fans but, as we say in Spain, they are huge words.

“I prefer to keep calm and to keep my mind calm because I feel that I still have to do more for the club. I still have to win things for the club to deserve that. So I will keep calm.

“The captains of this club are legends. The current one is Wayne Rooney but also Michael Carrick, Ryan Giggs, Nemanja Vidic.

“There are some experienced players on the team who have been here longer like David De Gea, Chris Smalling also Juan [Mata] came before me.

“I am thankful to the fans for thinking that about me but I do not want to think about it.”

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Jose Mourinho believes Ajax shouldn't be in the Europa League final

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has said that Ajax shouldn't be in the Europa League final as he objects with the rule that permits sides eliminated from the Champions League to drop into the tournament.

Under UEFA rules, the teams that finish third in the Champions League group stage will play in the Europa League for the knock-out rounds.

Also, the clubs eliminated in the Champions League play-offs are inserted into the Europa League group stages.

Ajax are now set to play against Manchester United in the final next week, but Mourinho is not happy his side will be playing against Ajax, as he says they should not have been allowed to the competition.

READ ALSO: Ander Herrera reveals what Jose Mourinho told him on his first day at Man Utd

The Manchester United boss feels that any side eliminated from the Champions League should not be given the opportunity to enter the Europa League, saying that it devalues the prestige of the tournament.

According to the Mirror: He said “They are a Champions League team, they come from the Champions League, I always disagree with it.

“I think a team shouldn’t play two European competitions in the same season, they should go home, they shouldn’t have the option to play the Europa League.

“The Europa League is for teams who go into the Europa League, like us. We finished fifth last season, so we went into the Europa League.

“We started the Europa League from the beginning of the season, and we have had to fight to be where we are.”

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Real Madrid Duo Set For Manchester United Move!

As reported by ESPN FC, two Real Madrid stars are making the move to Old Trafford this summer.

James Rodriguez left the pitch against Sevilla on Sunday with a body language that looked as if he were saying his final goodbyes to the Bernabéu (Sunday's match against Sevilla was Real's last home game of the season). He slowly left and applauded with fans in what felt like a parting of ways.
Rodriguez would be brought into United as an attacking midfielder, possibly to replace the gap Rooney will leave should he depart United after a long term of service this summer. United fans will be sad to see the all-time top scorer go but will be ecstatic to gain the dynamic style Rodriguez brings to the pitch.

Rodriguez would move to United as an attacking midfielder, possibly to fill the hole Rooney would leave if he leaves United this summer. United fans will be sad to see the all-time top goal scorer go but will be ecstatic to gain the dynamic style Rodriguez brings to United.

READ ALSO: Real Madrid Rebellion: Players want Cristiano Ronaldo out

Possibly joining Rodriguez on the way to United is Gareth Bale.  Every year there is a rumor that Bale is going to United. Real Madrid have an overpowered squad at the moment, which is creating a lot of competition for starting positions and overall game time. Bale has suffered setbacks due to his injuries, and other players have stepped up in his absence. And the Welshman will want his play time, which United can provide.
This pair joining the Red Devils would be massive for the English club, who have dropped in form since the departure of Ferguson 4 years ago. With Bale on the wing and Rodriguez in midfield, Mourinho might have the squad he needs to bring United back to the top.

Culled from: 90min

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Top Premier League club to sign James Rodriguez

Colombian superstar James Rodriguez has reached an agreement with Premier League giants Manchester United.

As reported by Colombian news agency RCN, the Real Marid star will play for Jose Mourinho's team next season subsequent to getting bolstered up at Real Madrid having been benched most of the season at Real Marid

This is only an assention between Manchester United and the player. The clubs are yet to begin talk on this transfer.

The report also revealed that the arrangement will only go on if Wayne Rooney leaves the club.

Rooney's future is in uncertainty after playing a bit part role for Man United this season, in spite of the fact that the English striker wants to remain at the club. Mourinho feels Rooney is an excess load on the club and thinks James to be the perfect substitution of the Man United legend.

Manchester United were occupied with James Rodriguez even before he was signed by Real Madrid after the World Cup.

The Red Devils are reportedly topping the bid beating Premier League rivals Manchester City and Chelsea.

James is among various Real Madrid players who want to play consistent first team football, Isco and Alvaro Morata being the other two. With Man United prepared to spend big this summer,  the attacking midfielder won't be the only big name landing in Old Trafford this summer.

Man United have additionally been targeting Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann, among various other players.

Jose Mourinho has made it clear that he needs 3-4 world class signings in order to challenge on all fronts next season.

After a poor outing this season, even if there is a possibility that Man United might win the Europa League, Mourinho is set on boosting his team that will genuinely challenge for the Premier League for next season.

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Manchester City super-star Sergio Aguero on Jose Mourinho radar

Manchester United boss is ready to test the resolve of their cross-city enemies after conceding that Zlatan Ibrahimovic might not return to the top level.
The Old Trafford boss Mourinho has focused on City's striker on the grounds that Aguero, 28, is seen as surplus to necessities under Pep Guardiola.
Aguero knows he is presently second decision to Gabriel Jesus at the Etihad. However, it is understood He needs to remain in Manchester.
Furthermore, Mourinho knows the Argentine, who might cost in the area of £55million, is a confirmed Premier League superstar.
Since his debut for City in August 2011, Aguero has scored an exceptional 120 group goals in only 178 appearances.
Sergio Aguero has scored 120 league goals in just 178 appearances 

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Manchester United to offer £64 million for Torino superstar Andrea Belotti.

According to Daily Mail, Premier League club Manchester United are set up to offer £64 million for Torino superstar Andrea Belotti.

Granata stay resolute that they will only consider selling their prized asset if his £85 million release clause is reached, yet the Red Devils appear to be prepared to test their resolve with an official proposition.

In particular, Manchester United have informed Torino that they can offer £64 million for Belotti, and waits to see what their reaction will be.

Granata may consider bringing down their asking cost on the off chance that the striker expresses his desire to leave, which is very possible given the club's disappointing position this season.

Andrea Belotti has been on top form, netting 25 goals in 31 league appearances and he as of now leads the Serie A goal-scoring charts

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Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes All-Time Top Scorer Across Europe's Top 6 Leagues After Goal vs Valencia

​Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has become the all-time leading goalscorer of the top-six European leagues after his first-half goal against Valencia on Saturday.

The 32-year-old superstar has now scored 367 goals during his time at Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United and Real Madrid, 19 more than Barcelona rival Lionel Messi.

His record-breaking goal came from a beautifully whipped cross from Dani Carvajal, who placed the ball right onto the head of Ronaldo who nodded it in from five yards to make it 1-0.

The Ballon d'Or winner had the chance to score his 368th goal later in the game, only for his penalty to be well-saved by Valencia goalkeeper Diego Alves 

Real Madrid will go three points clear at the top of La Liga if they can hold on to their 1-0 advantage, but they might be knocked back down to second later on Saturday as Barcelona travel to local-rivals Espanyol.

With just four La Liga games remaining this season, Zinedine Zidane's side have a slight advantage as they have a game in hand on their Catalan giants.

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Antoine Griezmann “thinking” about Manchester United approach but €100m release clause is “unavoidable” – agent

Manchester United target Antoine Griezmann is right now weighing up his alternatives in front of the late spring exchange window, agent Eric Olhats has affirmed.

Griezmann developed as one of the diversion's most looked for after abilities a year ago, subsequent to managing Atletico Madrid to the Champions League finals and France to the Euro 2016 finals.

Despite the fact that he lost both of those showpiece events, Los Rojiblancos' No.7 is delighted in much individual achievement, for example, winning the European Championships Golden Boot and placing third in the Ballon d'Or voting.

According to Squawka, Jose Mourinho distinguished Griezmann as his top transfer focus in January, and is set up to break the world-record transfer fee for the second year running.

The player’s representative has now revealed that the Red Devils and Real Madrid have made contact over a move, though the 26-year-old is not actively pushing for a transfer.

Eric Olhats told Telefoot (via the Manchester Evening News): “United told us about their project – [their inquiry was] the first and the most solid.

"We're pondering the most reasonable offers. Real Madrid and other clubs are a part of this reasoning process. There is an existing clause of €100m, which is unavoidable.

"Antoine wouldn't like to leave the club at any cost. That is false."

Griezmann got the winning goal for Atletico against Espanyol in La Liga this weekend, his club's sights are solidly on a Champions League semi-last against Real Madrid one month from now.

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David de Gea reignites Man Utd Exit Rumours After Putting £3.85m Mansion up for Sale

David de Gea's £3.85m home ​has been put up for sale, fuelling speculation that he could leave Manchester United in the summer. 

There have been claims in recent weeks that De Gea has fallen out with manager Jose Mourinho, who has picked Sergio Romero frequently in recent weeks. 
 Images on ​the Sun's website show the goalkeeper's £3.85m home in all its glory as Real Madrid step up their interest in a £60m move this summer.

The Bowdon, Greater Manchester, mansion was listed on an estate agents website and features a swimming pool, tennis courts and its own trophy cabinet. The Spaniard has been a important part of United's team over the last few years but could finally be set to leave the club this summer, with Real Madrid keen to replace Keylor Navas as their primary goalie.

A source told the Sun: "De Gea has been the heart and soul throughout United’s dreadful life after Sir Alex Ferguson – and seeing him on the move will be a blow to fans. "While manager Jose denies any deals between the player and clubs, it seems another transfer market is alive and kicking. "De Gea has achieved hero status at Old Trafford and wherever he moves he’ll always have a home there."

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Real Madrid Set to Offer Star Man to Manchester United in De Gea Part-Exchange Deal

Real Madrid are said to be set to offer James Rodriguez to Manchester United in order to get a discount on the £60m price tag Manchester United have put on David de Gea.

Notorious Spanish rumourmongers Don Balon claim that Real boss Zinedine Zidane wants De Gea to replace current goalkeeper Keylor Navas in the summer, and club president Florentino Perez is reported to want the deal to be completed quickly in order to avoid another drawn out transfer saga.

Jose Mourinho is an admirer of the Colombian international, who has struggled for playing time at the Santiago Bernabeu and is apparently looking to leave the La Liga giants. Perez is fully aware that Jose Mourinho is interested in the 25-year-old's services, and he is hoping to use that in order to sign De Gea, as a part exchange deal could suit both parties.

United are not willing to let de Gea leave for less than £60m, but Real believe that they will be able to get that asking price down if they offer Rodriguez in the deal. If Real were to pay £60m for United's number one, they would be almost doubling the world record fee for a goalkeeper, eclipsing the £32m fee Juventus paid for Gianluigi Buffon in 2001.

United signed De Gea from Real's city rivals Atletico for £18m in 2011, with the stopper going on to make 264 appearances in all competitions for the Red Devils. 

Rodriguez, who has scored 19 goals in 54 caps for Colombia, cost Real around €80m, becoming the most expensive Colombian in history - surpassing the €60m fee that Monaco payed Atletico for Radamel Falcao.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic's Man Utd Future in Doubt as Report Suggests Forward Could Be Out Until January

 ​Manchester United look likely to be counting the cost of their extra time win over Anderlecht for some time, with news emerging on Friday evening of Zlatan Ibrahimovic being ruled out until next January.
The Swedish forward hurt himself by landing awkwardly during the Red Devils' Europa League quarter-final tie against Anderlecht on Thursday, with scans revealed badly damaged knee ligaments - and ESPN reporting that the damage could keep the Swede out until 2018.

"I don't think they are easy injuries, but I prefer to wait for all the tests to be done tomorrow," manager Jose Mourinho explained after the match - which United won 2-1 to progress to the next round of games.

Marcos Rojo also suffered an injury in the match, having received a blow to his knee. And Mourinho was not in the least bit optimistic about his stars. "I want to wait. My feeling is not great for both," he added. "I want to be optimistic, but I'm not. I can't say any more than that, I am not a doctor."

The news on Ibrahimovic could have a serious impact on the club's long-term planning, with the club and Ibrahimovic still weighing up the option to extend his contract into next season. 

To date, he had refused to commit his future to the club, even recently suggesting that they did not match his ambitions - and club officials failed to confirm to ESPN whether the club would be obliged to hand over an extra year's salary in light of the injury. 

Very happy to be in the semifinals, but suffering. All the best to Marcos and Zlatan. Hope their injuries are not to bad 🔴 #EuropaLeague pic.twitter.com/Q4OwTLr0A1

— Ander Herrera (@AnderHerrera) April 21, 2017

If the reports are indeed correct, then this sets the forward up perfectly for his long-awaited introduction to MLS, as their season begins in early in the calendar year
Ibrahimovic scored 28 goals in 46 appearances for Mourinho's side this season, and his absence - despite the brilliance of Marcus Rashford - could really hurt their Champions League hopes.

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Ashley Young uncertain of his Manchester United future

Ashley Young has admitted he is unsure if he will still be at Manchester United next season amid rumours of a transfer for the winger.

Young has only started six Premier League matches this season and the 31-year-old was reportedly a transfer target for a number of Chinese Super League clubs earlier this year.
However Young appears to have forced his way back into Jose Mourinho’s first team plans at Old Trafford, starting four of the club’s last five league matches and captaining the Red Devils against Chelsea on Sunday.
Young is adamant that he did not bare the speculation about his future in January any mind as he looked to play more frequently for United but has confessed that he is only looking to the end of the season.
Beyond that the former Aston Villa man indicated that there is potential for a departure from United.

Young told the Telegraph: “There was of course, and there is always, speculation and especially when there is a transfer window and you are not playing.
“But I have always said that I want to play as much as possible. What the future holds I am not too sure. I am just concentrating on each game and when the manager calls on me I will give 100 per cent and look to play as well as I can.
“I am looking to play as many games as I can between now and the end of the season. That is what I am concentrating on now. That is the main focus for me and then we will see what happens.
“I have another year left on my contract and an option after that so if there is anything there to be discussed you would have to ask the manager.”

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