Benzema rubbishes Mourinho rift rumours

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema insists the squad don't have a tangle with coach Jose Mourinho. Marca rumored last week that many players – diode by club captains Iker Casillas and Sergio Ramos – had vulnerable to go away the club if Mourinho was to remain on the far side the tip of the season, a rumour ferociously denied by president Florentino Perez. And on Tues, Casillas’ girlfriend, Sara Carbonero, aforesaid the previous lay metropolis coach not communicates along with his squad. But Benzema aforesaid the players were still behind the...

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Rafael sets sights on trophies in 2013

Rafael has expressed his determination to remain as consistent as possible and help Manchester United claim some silverware this season. Rafael has already won the Premier League twice during his time a tOld Trafford but he is hungry for more glory and is looking forward to the rest of the campaign. He recognises that each game will become increasingly important over the next few months and is keen to play a major role. "My target for 2013 is like every player: we want to win trophies," the Brazilian said in the Daily Star. "When you're at...

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Rodgers: Suarez is Liverpool’s Messi

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has placed Luis Suarez in the same class as Barcelona’s Lionel Messi following the Uruguay international's match-winning display against Sunderland. After setting up Raheem Sterling's opener, the 25-year-old put two goals past the Black Cats on Wednesday night to seal all three points for the Merseyside outfit. And Rodgers was liberal in his praise for the striker, suggesting that he can maintain his form through playing as many as three games a week, such is his talent. "Luis was sensational [against Sunderland],”...

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Napoli retain Balotelli hope

Mario Balotelli partner Edinson Cavani at the San Paolo than consider selling his star striker to Manchester City. The Uruguay forward fired Napoli back into third place in the Serie A table courtesy of a fine hat-trick in a 4-1 win over Roma, furthering his reputation as the envy of a host of top European clubs by bringing up his 20th goal of the season. De Laurentiis has admitted rejecting a 55million euro (£45million) offer for Cavani from an unnamed club in the summer but revealed the 25-year-old does have a 63million euro (£51million)...

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