Neymar wearing a Real Madrid shirt could be a possibility in the future, according to compatriot Roberto Carlos.
Lionel Messi was awarded a fifth Ballon d Or trophy on Monday, with Neymar finishing as the third best player of the world for 2015, behind his Barcelona team-mate and Madrid s Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Brazilian has established himself as an integral figure in the Barca side since his big-money switch from Santos in 2013.
However Carlos who made over 500 appearances across an 11-year spell with Madrid says he can see Neymar playing in the Spanish capital in the future.
Neymar is very young, he told Punto Pelota. I am sure next year he will finish even higher in the Ballon d Or.
I can see one day Neymar coming to Real Madrid.
Argentina coach Diego Maradona has announced that he hopes to continue in his role but only if he does not have to change his backroom staff from the World Cup in South Africa.
I ve got a meeting with (Argentina Football Association president Julio) Grondona this week and this week I ll decide whether to continue or not, Maradona told America TV in a programme broadcast on Sunday night.
It depends on what Grondona says and on whether he accepts what I ask him. I want to (continue) because I ve spoken with the boys (the Argentina players) and I have their support.
Grondona confirmed last week that he was due to meet Maradona on Monday.
An AFA spokesperson said that Grondona will ask Maradona to stay on in the role until the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, de…
Amad Diallo and Anthony Elanga are set to make their Premier League debuts for Manchester United after being named in a much-changed starting XI against Leicester City.
United welcome Leicester to Old Trafford on Tuesday amid a controversially hectic schedule that most recently had them in action on Sunday, and they will play again on Thursday.
The postponement of United s clash with Liverpool is partly to blame, with that game called off after Reds Devils supporters stormed Old Trafford in protests against the club s owners.
Solskjaer has been openly critical of the Premier League s unwillingness to find an alternative solution and acknowledged the packed nature of their schedule this week will require him to make full use of his squad.
While it is a bon…
What does the future hold for Erling Haaland?
The Borussia Dortmund forward is wanted across Europe.
However, Haaland could remain in Germany…
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Erling Haaland is a player in demand but he is not certain to leave Borussia Dortmund, according to Sport Bild.
Haaland has been tipped to depart Dortmund at the end of the season amid links with Real Madrid, Manchester United, Barcelona, Manchester City, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus.
But Norwegian pundit Jan Aage Fjortoft suggests Haaland could remain at the Bundesliga outfit for longer than many expect.
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The Premier League has joined refereeing body PGMOL in condemning abuse directed at Anthony Taylor after video footage emerged of him being accosted by angry fans at Budapest Airport.
Taylor and his family can be seen trying to evade a mob, who were shouting at him as he travelled home after refereeing Wednesday night’s Europa League final between Roma and Sevilla in the Hungarian capital.
A Premier League spokesperson said it was “shocked and appalled by the abuse suffered by Taylor, whilst PGMOL described the incident as “unjustified and abhorrent”.
The Premier League official was criticised for his performance in the final by Roma boss Jose Mourinho during his post-match press conference after the Italian side lost on penalties to Sevilla.
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Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani has reaffirmed his loyalty to the French champions amid talk of a possible departure at season s end.
Cavani has been a maligned figure since swapping Napoli for PSG in 2013, with the Uruguay international criticised for going missing in the big matches.
The 29-year-old has also played second-fiddle to star team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the French capital, reportedly alerting the likes of Manchester United.
Cavani, however, returned to form with the winner against Chelsea in last week s Champions League fixture, followed by a goal in PSG s Ligue 1 rout of Reims.
And the 72-cap Uruguay international insisted he will continue to give his all for PSG, who are on track to sweep all five trophies on offer this sea…
Sevilla midfielder Stephane Mbia hopes to return to Queens Park Rangers for the start of next season.
The Cameroon international was sent out on loan after the Championship club were relegated from the top flight at the end of 2012-13.
Mbia, 27, said he was unsure what would happen, but has set his sights on a return to England at season s end.
Yes, I want to return to QPR, he told Perform.
After, can the leaders do anything for me to come back?
I would see at the end of the season in Seville what will happen. And then I decide with my agent and the leaders of Seville which of course want to keep me from the beginning of the year.
Mbia is likely to be named in the Cameroon squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, with his nation drawn to fac…
Unai Emery paid the price for Arsenal s stuttering form on Friday but his dismissal alone will not fix the club s problems.
The Gunners are in danger of finishing outside the top four for a fourth consecutive season, with the gap already eight points.
Emery himself had matters to address when he succeeded Arsene Wenger in May 2018, though it appears he made little headway on that front.
Whoever follows in the Spaniard s footsteps must act with more haste to deal with a growing list of concerns that are holding back a club once seen as perennial Premier League title challengers.
Here we take a look at the most pressing areas to focus on for whoever takes the helm at the Emirates Stadium.
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Chelsea s N Golo Kante is favourite to win PFA Player of the Year
The nominees for the PFA Player of the Year have been announced and there are very few surprises in the six names announced.
Last year’s Player of the Year was Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez who helped the Foxes win the Premier League title.
The winner of this year’s award could also come from the team that wins the title.
Here is the list of nominees for this year’s award:
Eden Hazard (Chelsea)
The brilliant Belgian has been back to close to his best this season, scoring 14 goals and providing five assists helping his side to the top of the Premier League table and likely the title.
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Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is keen to remain in the Premier League once he leaves the club at the end of the campaign, with the Chilean open to working outside of the big four clubs.
Pellegrini will be replaced by Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola at season s end and while the 2013-14 Premier League-winning manager has attracted interest from around Europe, he is desperate to stay in England.
The 62-year-old, who enjoyed success with mid-table La Liga clubs Villarreal and Malaga prior to arrive at the Etihad, has been linked with Valencia as well as Chelsea, but Pellegrini is willing to join a smaller club in a similar mould to Premier League leaders Leicester City.
I always remember when I finished with Real Madrid that I had lot of different opti…