Cristiano Ronaldo lost his temper and smashed three balls high into the air after failing to live up to his own high standards at a Juventus Rondo session during training. Just @Cristiano smashing three balls into orbit after messing up the @juventusfc rondo… ☄️pic.twitter.com/Rq5Yx5rRrL — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) December 10, 2019 The Portuguese superstar let his emotions get the better of him but quickly laughed off his reaction after producing a poor touch during Juventus training on Tuesday. Cristiano Ronaldo having fun in training 😂🤣pic.twitter.com/8FE7ofmLQK — The CR7 Timeline. (@TimelineCR7) December 10, 2019 The forward for Serie A club Juventus and captain of the Portugal national team was taking part in a Rondo as his side prepared for their trip to Bayer Leverkusen in their final Champions League group game on Wednesday, 11 December. The drill in question requires that players form a circle and attempt to keep … [Read more...] about Christiano Ronaldo Boots Balls in the Air in Temper Tantrum at Juve Drill
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Diego Maradona Says Lionel Messi Is Not A Leader For Argentina
Lionel Messi, who is 31, has not played for Argentina in three low-key friendlies © AFP Argentina legend Diego Maradona on Sunday lashed out at compatriot Lionel Messi, saying the Barcelona star is not a leader on the pitch for Argentina and should not be considered a football god. Lionel Messi "is not a leader," Diego Maradona said of the current Argentina talisman in an interview in Mexico. "It's useless to try and make a leader out of someone who goes to the bathroom 20 times before a game," Maradona said on Fox Sports. "Before speaking to the coach and players he will be on the PlayStation. Then, on the field, he wants to be the leader," Maradona said as he answered questions in a stumbling voice, sometimes seeming to contradict himself."He is the best in the world along with Cristiano [Ronaldo]," Maradona said. "But he's not a leader."Maradona, who led Argentina to victory in 1986, said Messi, who was again unable to emulate that feat in Russia this summer was … [Read more...] about Diego Maradona Says Lionel Messi Is Not A Leader For Argentina
Cristiano Ronaldo targets sixth Champions League title
(CNN)And then there were 16. Italy's Atalanta, playing in the competition for the first time in its history, and Spain's Atletico Madrid were the final two teams to clinch their places in the last 16 of this season's Champions League as the group stage concluded Wednesday. Atalanta's players celebrate during the 2-0 win at Shakhtar Donetsk. It's the first time that the last 16 has been made of teams from just five countries -- England, Germany, Spain, Italy and France -- which reflects the financial might of those leagues. The draw for the next round will be made at UEFA's headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland on Monday December 16 with the competition restarting in February. READ: The 100 seconds that saved Liverpool's Champions League hopes Read More READ: Racist and homophobic incidents tarnish 'best league in the world' Group winners Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Juventus, Barcelona, Red Bull Leipzig and Valencia will be in Pot One, … [Read more...] about Cristiano Ronaldo targets sixth Champions League title
Champions League Power Rankings: PSG claim top spot from Ronaldo and Juventus
There are a handful of teams that could be crowned champions come late May by Roger Gonzalez @rgonzalezcbs Dec 11, 2019 at 6:27 pm ET • 6 min read After 96 grueling games, the Champions League group stage is finally over and we can finally focus on the knockout stage. Thirty-two teams entered, eight teams have been shipped off to the Europa League and only 16 remain as the hunt for the Champions League crown continues in 2020.Every participant from England and Spain qualified for the round of 16 and all of the remaining teams are from major European leagues. Here's how they rank in our last power rankings of the group stage:1. PSG (+1): Another big victory and Mauro Icardi continues to deliver with 12 goals in 15 games. Could this be the season big-spending PSG gets it done?2. Juventus (+1): It's another three points for Juve and a goal for Cristiano Ronaldo. Can Mr. Champions League win a title with a third different club after getting it done … [Read more...] about Champions League Power Rankings: PSG claim top spot from Ronaldo and Juventus
Highest paid sportsmen of last 30 years revealed with top dog Floyd Mayweather earning eye-watering £216M in 12 months
IN the race to be the world's top earning sportsman, Lionel Messi currently sits top of the tree after a period of Floyd Mayweather dominance. The American boxer's incredible money-making ability is clear to see when the rolling total of the Forbes' rich list was revealed on Twitter. The world’s highest paid athletes (1990-2019) pic.twitter.com/E1q1pM7d7j— Kendall Baker (@TheKendallBaker) December 10, 2019 The amazing animation, created by NoobNorm, shows the early 1990s dominance of heavyweight boxers and Formula 1 drivers. Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield lead the rich list at the start of the decade, joined by Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost. This period saw a diverse field of sporting mega stars as the top talent in basketball, tennis, American football and golf were also richly rewarded. For many years, NBA legend Michael Jordan was untouchable before arguably the greatest racer and golfer of all time leapt to the top of the standings at the turn of the century.Michael … [Read more...] about Highest paid sportsmen of last 30 years revealed with top dog Floyd Mayweather earning eye-watering £216M in 12 months