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"Acquaintance"? Nah, more like drama! Back in 2021, O'Shea got slapped by CR7 for messing with his penalty.

Fast forward to the recent World Cup qualifiers, Portugal took a tough L, losing 0-2 to Ireland. Things got spicy in the 61st minute when Ronaldo elbowed Dara O'Shea and ended up getting a straight red card after VAR stepped in. He even threw up a crying face at O'Shea—talk about extra!

But here’s the kicker: these two have beef going way back. In that 2021 qualifier where Portugal edged Ireland 2-1, O'Shea kicked the ball away right before Ronaldo's penalty. Ronaldo didn’t hold back—he slapped him down! Ronaldo’s penalty got saved but he bounced back hard, scoring twice in the final minutes to seal the comeback and become Portugal’s all-time top scorer.

Drama, goals, and a bit of revenge—this rivalry’s got it all!

Bryan Mbeumo just gave Man United something we’ve been craving for years!

This summer, the Mbeumo transfer saga had fans pulling their hair out—feels kinda like the Frenkie de Jong drama all over again.

At first, things looked hopeful when Matheus Cunha signed on day one and immediately boosted the squad. Going after Mbeumo next seemed like a smart move, but Brentford’s no release clause made things tricky.

United only got him signed literally right before the summer tour. Mbeumo was dead set on Old Trafford, which annoyed some Premier League rivals, but nobody knew if he’d actually click.

Joining that late was tough: new teammates, new manager, new city, plus a last-minute pre-season tour in the US.

He finally made his debut in the last tour game vs Everton—not the smoothest start. Yet, at 26, he’s one of only four players to start every Premier League match this season, and the only new signing pulling that off!

With 6 goals in 12 games, he’s on track to match last season’s 20-goal haul. That kind of instant impact? Super rare for a new Man United player. Remember Antony’s bright spark? Yeah, that didn’t last. And loads of signings never even got going.

Like Matthijs de Ligt needing time to settle, Mbeumo might be the first since Zlatan Ibrahimovic to come through the door and hit the ground running at Old Trafford.

His whole legacy? That’s for later. But if he keeps this up, he’s shaping up to be one of United’s very few recent transfer wins. Fingers crossed!

Sacha Tavolieri drops some big news: Milan’s gearing up to meet Lewandowski’s agent, with big backing from Ibrahimović! 🔥

Lewy’s contract’s up this season, and if Barca doesn’t renew, retirement could be on the table. 👀

Sure, top Euro clubs and Saudi teams want him, but Milan’s plan is catching his eye—and he’s totally open to Serie A vibes. 🇮🇹⚽

Tare’s set to meet Lewy’s agent, Pini Zahavi, soon to chat about a pay package that fits Milan’s budget. 💰

Milan’s got their eyes on the Giroud playbook—bringing Lewy’s experience to boost the squad big time. 💪

And guess what? Ibrahimović’s all in on this move, seeing Lewy as the perfect role model for the young guns. 🙌

No deal sealed yet, but Milan’s squad vision + Champions League chances are pulling Lewy in hard! 🔴⚫

Gonzalo just scored big at the AFE Awards! 🔥 The Real Madrid Castilla forward snagged the award for Primera Federación Group 2’s best player and took home the Enrique Castro Quini Award as the top scorer with an epic 25 goals last season. 💥

This young talent hasn’t just made waves; he’s set records, matching Mariano’s tally as Castilla’s top scorer of the 21st century! 🚀

Gonzalo couldn’t make it to the gala because he’s out repping Spain’s U21 squad, but he sent a heartfelt shoutout: “Huge thanks to AFE and everyone who voted for me! Proud to share this with my Castilla teammates and coaching staff. Big congrats to all the winners!” 🙌

The drama around Vinícius just keeps heating up! 🔥 Rumors about him leaving Real Madrid exploded after El Clásico, especially with his rocky vibe with Alonso and contract talks dragging on. Vinícius wants a paycheck like Mbappé’s, but the club’s not having it. His game has dipped from Ballon d'Or contender to barely in the starting eleven.

Madrid slapped a 150 million euro price tag on him, trying to get back some cash before his deal runs out in 2027. Remember those wild Saudi offers of 300 million? Yeah, Madrid said no. Now they’re willing to take half that. Word is, Vinícius might not be rocking the white shirt next season.

Real Madrid’s stuck between a rock and a hard place: cough up big bucks and mess with their finances, or risk losing Vinícius for free by 2027 with all this Saudi and Premier League interest lurking. Stay tuned, this saga isn’t over yet! 💥⚽️

EPL’s ultimate hat-trick kings! From Shearer’s lethal finishes to Haaland’s goal-fests, these legends turn games into epic moments.

Since ’92/93, 208 players have netted hat-tricks, but only a few truly shine.

Topping the chart is Sergio Agüero with 12 hat-tricks in just 175 games—remember his 5-goal blitz vs Newcastle in 2015? Alan Shearer stands tall with 11 in 441 games, Robbie Fowler follows with 9 in 379. Haaland’s blazing 8 hat-tricks in 108 matches puts him 4th on the list. Thierry Henry, Harry Kane, Michael Owen, Wayne Rooney, Luis Suárez, and Ruud van Nistelrooy complete this all-star top 10.

These legends don’t just score goals, they create unforgettable history. Who’s your all-time fave? Drop a comment!

OMG, Lamine Yamal is OUT of Spain’s squad for the Georgia & Turkey games 😔🇪🇸

RFEF’s medical team just found out on Nov 10 that he had an unexpected radiofrequency procedure for p***c pain earlier that day—total surprise! They only got the report at 10:40 PM saying he needs 7-10 days off 😬.

Health comes first, so Spain had to pull him from the squad.

Sending all the good vibes for a speedy recovery! 🙌

Breaking: Bayern, Juventus, & PSG are all eyeing Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté, whose contract runs out next summer! 👀 The 26-year-old French defender is open to new challenges and options, putting Liverpool in a tough spot to renew or risk losing him for free. Bayern see him as a major defensive boost post-Kom​pany signing, Juventus want his aerial dominance & skill in Serie A, and PSG’s also keen. Liverpool’s trying to lock him down with a short-term extension to keep their options open. Who’s got the edge? Bayern’s bank & Champions League pull, or Juventus with guaranteed game time? Stay tuned!

Fergie’s shoutout to Pep: “Mate, you should be super proud hitting 1000 games as a manager!” The League Managers Association just celebrated Pep joining their Hall of Fame 1000-match club, and Sir Alex Ferguson didn’t hold back with the praise.

Fergie said: “Pep! Massive congrats on joining the exclusive LMA Hall of Fame 1000-Games Club. Your passion for football always shines through, and you’ve seriously left a lasting mark on the game worldwide.”

“Smashing 1,000 matches and still going strong is no joke. Winning league titles, Champions League trophies, and cups in Europe’s toughest leagues? That’s next level. Can’t wait to raise a glass with you at the LMA dinner celebrating this epic milestone!”

🚨 Transfer alert! Tottenham are gearing up for TWO massive transfer windows, ready to smash their club record! 👀 Their top target? None other than Real Madrid’s winger Rodrygo – a player Spurs have been eyeing for ages! 🔥

They’re all about boosting those wings and looking at Juventus midfielder Hakan Çalhanoğlu too. With fresh cash flowing from ENIC Group, big squad upgrades are on the horizon! 💸

Rodrygo’s been on their wishlist for a while, and if he’s up for grabs, expect a crazy Premier League bidding war! 🏆 Spurs are officially in the race for Çalhanoğlu, especially since his Juventus contract talks are shaky. If no deal there, Spurs and other Premier League giants will pounce fast! ⚡

Plus, Atalanta’s Lukman is catching Spurs’ eye after some reported drama with coach Ivan Juric – a January move looks likely! 👀

Oh, and Real Madrid? They’re sniffing around Spurs’ van de Ven. Tottenham’s holding out for a monster offer, so this could get spicy! 🔥

Keep your eyes peeled, this transfer saga is about to get wild!

Lee Sharp: We have seen the end of Andre Onana playing for MU📊

Manchester United approved Andre Onana's loan move to Turkey in the summer, and a former player doubts he'll return, as Senne Lammens has impressed.

Onana joined with high hopes after reaching the Champions League final with Inter Milan but made costly errors for United. After summer talks, he left for Trabzonspor after the Premier League transfer window closed, with them covering his wages. Meanwhile, United have moved forward with young goalkeeper Senne Lammens.

Signed in summer, Lammens has impressed, keeping a clean sheet on debut and providing calm at the back. Sharpe believes Lammens will replace Onana permanently.

The ex-United player said: "I’d be surprised if Onana returns. Lammens has claimed the spot, and Onana wouldn't want to be second choice. Onana’s time at Old Trafford seems over."

Onana was confident in his ability but faced setbacks last season, including being dropped and injured. Altay Bayindir struggled, Onana was recalled but made errors, while Lammens has been more reliable, helping the team win at Liverpool. Sharpe compared him to great goalkeepers Peter Schmeichel and Edwin van der Sar, noting Lammens combines Schmeichel’s shot-stopping and commanding presence with van der Sar’s calmness and composure.

Arne Slot makes stunning claim he preferred Liverpool's performance in Man United defeat to the Aston Villa win

At least in terms of performances – as the Liverpool boss insists the display in their loss against Manchester United was better than that in the win over Aston Villa, despite the outside noise being completely different.

Slot is always candid about tactics and performance levels, with the Dutchman often thinking results dictate too much of the post-match chatter.

He said: 'I liked our performance more against United than Villa, I think I am the only one. The result I liked was against Villa!

'What I mean from that, is from open play we created much more chances against United than Villa. We had to take more risks but we didn't concede a lot (of chances) against United.

'We were "lucky" against Villa that one of the best keepers in the world made a mistake and we had a deflection to score.

If you win a game everything is "wow, what a game, look at this!" if you lose everything is focused on what you need to improve. I try to balance that out a bit in this building.'

Slot will go to Manchester City on Sunday hoping to have Alexander Isak in the travelling party. The Swede is set to train on Friday afternoon and could make the squad – though Alisson and Jeremie Frimpong remain out.

The boss also hailed Dominik Szoboszlai, who has been a standout performer, and said: 'He has been outstanding throughout the whole season.

'These two games brought more out of him. It is maybe smarter not to say those things. I think Dominik has a lot of qualities but one of them is also his work without the ball.

'I like it every single game but in the last two that was above his own standards.'