Quote from: shogun47 on July 13, 2023, 09:45:26 PM

Quote from: LUCKMCFLY on July 13, 2023, 09:37:37 PM

Quote from: shogun47 on July 01, 2023, 07:56:25 PM

No way that Mbappe is not of any interest to Real Madrid anymore. Even though Perez implied in his wording back then that he is literally pissed off about the decision Mbappe made, I still think that he wants him in the Real Madrid team. It doesn't matter what Mbappe said, but everyone knows that he is the best player on earth right now. On a very good day Mbappe eliminates world class teams on his own. Haaland is also an exceptional player because he is so deadly and doesn't need a lot of chances, but it is still kind of more impressive to watch Mbappe accelerate with his speed, control the ball perfectly while also navigating smartly on the field and then strike as if it was a penalty. There aren't players like him these days and Perez is aware of that.

Well, unlike you, I think the best player in the world right now is Messi, and he showed that in Qatar, and where a standard as high as Messi or CR7 did not exist, I think Mbappé alone is much better for me. Better Haaland than Mbappé, well in my opinion, for everything that the Viking has achieved, I see it that way.

I know that there are many who like Mbappé's style, but as I have said, Mbappé said no to Madrid once already, I don't think Florentino Pérez will make an exception with him, also time passes and his price will already have gone down It seems absurd to me that some media say that Mbappé is not going to go to Madrid because they were asking a lot of money for him. Madrid would not have cared about the price if they had wanted it, so personally I think that he is not suitable for Madrid.

You are 100% wrong about my personal best player in the world ranking. Wink

For me it is Messi as well. I think everyone who understands the sport well and knows what certain moves in a game mean or what their effects are on the game as a whole, would also say that Messi is the best. There is no player in the world who can read the game like Messi and who can interpret game situations and capitalize on anticipated situations as much as Messi.

But my talk about Mbappe is more referring to the fact that Messi's time now came to an end in Europe. I would have loved to see him play in Europe for a few years. In my opinion Messi is even another level than Ronaldo. I am not sure who said this, but someone in an interview said that Ronaldo is the best on the planet, and Messi is an alien. I like that comparison. Wink

What you say are big statements, but I think Something needs to be highlighted here, Messi is a football genius, there is no doubt about it , he has an incredible vision of the game , he makes his passes and as you say, he reads the game an enormous speed and makes others understand his style of play, that's why he was born with that talent, and When you are born with talent you only need to exploit it , unlike CR7 that he has worked hard to achieve all his life his technique and his way of playing, I see that Mesi doesn't even care about his age to play, but CR7 does , in fact these two men left Europe because of the bad treatment they were given at one point, both Messi and CR7 had a hard time times because of their clubs, fans, among others, so this is not being well valued despite the things they have done to us when they show their game , and it is a pity that Messi has left, but you have to fully blame the PSG, he said it , spent two very long years being unhappy and not to mention what CR7 passed at MU.

Quote from: Bananington on July 29, 2023, 08:39:27 PM

Quote from: Oneandpure on July 29, 2023, 08:08:00 PM

Bad news for Real Madrid after new signing Arda Guler can't make debut yet after confirming with knee injury, actually Arda Guran has promising and impressive performance during pre season training but he was absent on two pre season matches against AC Milan and Manchester United. Seems not confirmed yet with Arda Guler in starting line up against Barcelona on next pre season match will play few hours later.

He is very young and a great talent already, it will be bad for his career if he is injury prone because if he is, it means that we may never see him achieve his full potential because of the regular injuries he will be sustaining, and he will not be consistent in a season. I was hoping to see him play same games before the season starts, but for the now, watching Jude Bellingham will be okay. In their friendly game against against Barcelona, if Bellingham scores, or Joselu scores too, Real Madrid serious supporters will be happy and know that they have signed the right people.

Well, but an injury does not mean that everything is lost, it is an injury that can easily be treated with the Madrid medical staff, obviously Bellingham will have a good performance, it would be something magical if he manages to score a good goal against Barcelona, many fans are waiting for this meeting with great anticipation, because the rivalry between Madir and Barcelona is always evident, things can improve as long as they comply with what Ancelotti tells them, now on the other hand this is a friendly, the teams are not they will show all the potential they have, there is always something to keep there, they will not play with everything they have.

In the case of Xavi things are very different, the coach and player says that for him there are no friendly matches, that everything should be played as if it were an official match, I'm really anxious to see the cl'sico to see what they'll come up with This team, obviously during the game, the plays, some player brands will make us see that it is not a friendly match, or that there is nothing Friendly about it, but I think that this is just what makes this type of rival exciting.

and here:

Official: Real Madrid starting lineup against Barcelona

Quote

Intriguingly, though, the Italian has omitted veteran superstars Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, giving a look at what the future would look like for Real Madrid in the centre of the park.

Indeed, Aurelien Tchouameni gets the nod as the lone pivot while Eduardo Camavinga and Federico Valverde start in the interior midfield positions.

Jude Bellingham, who has been in fine form so far in pre-season, occupies the tip of the diamond as the No. 10.

As for the defensive line, Dani Carvajal and Ferland Mendy line up as the full-backs, flanking the centre-back pair of Eder Militao and David Alaba, while Thibaut Courtois guards the goal.

Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo Goes line up as the two forwards for Real Madrid against Barcelona.

Real Madrid Starting XI: Courtois, Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Mendy, Tchouameni, Valverde, Camavinga, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinicius.

Source: https://madriduniversal.com/official-real-madrid-starting-lineup-against-barcelona-3/

This game is not bad at all, they are also sending the toughest players and who can score a few goals, they will give the new players an opportunity, this is something I like, Ancelotti is making very good moves here, he is putting in good Strategies To see how the performance is in matches with teams of a high competitive level, everyone knows the great rivalry between these teams. For me, even if it is a friendly Match with all those players, there will not be a friendly match in Reality.

Quote from: marcous on Today at 12:53:13 AM

Quote from: Velvet78 on July 30, 2023, 11:38:08 PM

For now it seems like Joao Felix is staying at Atletico Madrid. He has been rumoured with some teams but his asking price is quite high. In this case it wouldn't be easy for him to be signed on a permanent deal. He still has 4 more years with the team as well. I think the biggest thing that can happen now could be to see him being loaned to another team again.

Until Simeone leaves the team which is likely to happen at the end of his current contract Felix is likely to continue his life like this. But after Atletico Madrid bring a new manager Felix can start to find a place for himself in the team finally maybe.

After making a splash with his desire to join rival club Barcelona two weeks ago, Felix is likely to stay at Atletico Madrid next season. Because Barca could not fulfill the purchase or loan from the ATM, as a result of his actions Felix received a strong reprimand from the ATM management and put him in a complicated situation. Benfica are reportedly interested in bringing their former player home, but that looks unlikely as they cannot do so except with a loan option.

After not being included in Diego Simeone list of priority players next season, Felix must try again to get his best performance for the remainder of his contract at ATM. I think in one or two seasons he can do it and be an important player for the club again.

Joao Félix situation is complicated, it seems to me that he is a very good player, he just has to connect with the team and thus he can do great things, the Portuguese has a very good fútol style and has everything to do to win against any team, at Atlético with Simeone they have to earn their place, that seems good, there are players who with just fame are already title holders and well that is something that is not bad, but since he is a player who comes from another team, under other circumstances and obviously because they have in mind the system of a Chelsea, now Spanish football moves at a different pace, what I think is that things here with this player can always go well.

Now if the player doesn't get along with Simeone, things can go a little wrong because the player won't give him many opportunities, I don't know if you remember when Zidane managed Real Madrid and they had the Colombian James Rodriguez, he did well , and when they put him in to play, the player scored goals, however Zizu did not trust him for the simple fact that he did not train, or was late for training, that is, he did not fight for the position but James always trusted only in his talent, and things aren't like that either, that's in the case of Real Madrid , now at Atlético I don't really know what that situation is like.

and:

Quote

Atletico Madrid have set out a key requirement before considering a potential move to sell Joao Felix.

Felix has been linked with a switch away from Madrid ahead of the 2023/24 campaign after returning from a six month loan spell at Chelsea.

The Portuguese international remains on the edge of Diego Simeone’s plans and he could be sold to raise key transfer funds in the Spanish capital.

Felix has created waves in recent weeks after revealing his ambition to join Barcelona at some point in his career with a move to Catalonia described as a ‘dream’ by the former Benfica forward.

Source: https://www.football-espana.net/2023/07/30/atletico-madrid-joao-felix-apology-sale

Well, as it appears, now the teams are offended because the players want to leave, this does not seem right to me, if a player wants to leave, then he can leave, it is normal.