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The Irish Sun
02-08-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Bruno Fernandes wanted in Saudi transfer AGAIN as Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr ‘line up shock move'
BRUNO FERNANDES has once again been linked with a sensational move to the Saudi Pro Leagu e - a month after turning it down. But this time a close reunion with his Portugal team-mate Advertisement 4 Saudi Pro League side are reportedly interested in signing Bruno Fernandes Credit: Getty 4 The move would see Fernandes link up with his Portuguese team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo Credit: Getty The Manchester United maestro was the summer . Fernandes, 30, ultimately turned down the mega offer, with the midfielder keen to stay in the Premier League. But, according to Portuguese publication , Ronaldo's Al-Nassr are now considering tabling a bid for Fernandes. Ronaldo, 41, himself recently signed a record-breaking £492million extension, after flirting with an exit this summer. Advertisement READ MORE ON MAN UTD Fernandes would join Joao Felix in Riyadh if a deal was complete. But despite reports, it seems unlikely that captain Fernandes would U-turn on his decision to stay at Old Trafford. Announcing his decision to stay in Manchester in June, Fernandes said in a statement: 'It would have been an easy move. "I had Ruben Neves and Joao Cancelo there (at Al-Hilal), two people I have a great friendship with. Advertisement Most read in Football 4 Ronaldo and Fernandes are first team starters for Portugal Credit: AFP Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford "But I want to stay at the highest level, play in big competitions , because I still feel capable. "There was an opportunity. The president called me and asked if I wanted to go there. They were waiting for me. Advertisement Bruno Fernandes matches Cristiano Ronaldo record as he wins Man Utd award - but admits he DOESN'T want it "I spoke to Manchester United didn't want to sell me. They don't need the money . "If I had wanted to leave, they would have made it happen." Not that he needed to, but Fernandes again showed his worth while scoring United's two first goals of pre-season against Amorim needs him next season if the club are in with a chance of over-turning their dismal year last season, when they finished 15th in the Prem and lost the Europa League final to Spurs. Advertisement United have so far strengthened this summer with Bryan Mbuemo and Matheus Cunha joining for £133million combined. United are reportedly working on a deal to battle Newcastle for RB Leipzig frontman Benjamin Sesko. 4 Advertisement
Scottish Sun
02-08-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Bruno Fernandes wanted in Saudi transfer AGAIN as Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr ‘line up shock move'
Amorim needs the midfielder next season Amorim needs the midfielder next season YOU BRU-TY Bruno Fernandes wanted in Saudi transfer AGAIN as Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr 'line up shock move' BRUNO FERNANDES has once again been linked with a sensational move to the Saudi Pro League - a month after turning it down. But this time a close reunion with his Portugal team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo is on the cards. Advertisement 4 Saudi Pro League side are reportedly interested in signing Bruno Fernandes Credit: Getty 4 The move would see Fernandes link up with his Portuguese team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo Credit: Getty The Manchester United maestro was the subject of a stunning £200million proposal from Al-Hilal earlier this summer. Fernandes, 30, ultimately turned down the mega offer, with the midfielder keen to stay in the Premier League. But, according to Portuguese publication A Bola, Ronaldo's Al-Nassr are now considering tabling a bid for Fernandes. Ronaldo, 41, himself recently signed a record-breaking £492million extension, after flirting with an exit this summer. Advertisement READ MORE ON MAN UTD SAK IT OFF Man Utd 'make shock bid to sign Isak as Liverpool bid rejected by Newcastle' Fernandes would join Ronaldo, Otavio and more recently Joao Felix in Riyadh if a deal was complete. But despite reports, it seems unlikely that captain Fernandes would U-turn on his decision to stay at Old Trafford. Announcing his decision to stay in Manchester in June, Fernandes said in a statement: 'It would have been an easy move. "I had Ruben Neves and Joao Cancelo there (at Al-Hilal), two people I have a great friendship with. Advertisement 4 Ronaldo and Fernandes are first team starters for Portugal Credit: AFP Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford "But I want to stay at the highest level, play in big competitions, because I still feel capable. "There was an opportunity. The president called me and asked if I wanted to go there. They were waiting for me. Advertisement Bruno Fernandes matches Cristiano Ronaldo record as he wins Man Utd award - but admits he DOESN'T want it "I spoke to Ruben Amorim and he asked me not to go. Manchester United didn't want to sell me. They don't need the money. "If I had wanted to leave, they would have made it happen." Not that he needed to, but Fernandes again showed his worth while scoring United's two first goals of pre-season against West Ham. Amorim needs him next season if the club are in with a chance of over-turning their dismal year last season, when they finished 15th in the Prem and lost the Europa League final to Spurs. Advertisement United have so far strengthened this summer with Bryan Mbuemo and Matheus Cunha joining for £133million combined. United are reportedly working on a deal to battle Newcastle for RB Leipzig frontman Benjamin Sesko. Toon tabled their first Sesko bid on Saturday. 4
Scottish Sun
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Inside Man Utd's pre-season tour routine as Ruben Amorim CANCELS double training sessions and stars go undetected in US
The players have been granted extra free time each day DEVIL IN THE DETAIL Inside Man Utd's pre-season tour routine as Ruben Amorim CANCELS double training sessions and stars go undetected in US Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RUBEN AMORIM has been so impressed by the dedication of his Manchester United squad that he has CANCELLED the planned double training sessions. In a stark change from the dictatorial regime the United squad endured under former boss Erik tan Hag on their Asian tour last summer, Old Trafford chief Amorim and his fitness team have seen enough to ensure a relaxed environment at their Chicago base. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Ruben Amorim has been impressed with his Man Utd players on their pre-season tour so far Credit: Getty 4 Players have been hitting the gym at 10:30am every day Credit: Getty And the buy-in from the players has been clear, with a growing feeling that United might, at last, be back on the right track. SunSport has been given an insight into how Amorim and his players have spent their time since arriving in the USA last week. That includes the gym and fitness demands, how he has managed the sauna-like conditions to develop tactical plans and down-time for the players to ensure they are ready to take more on board. Amorim and his staff, aware of how far behind the Prem elite they were last season, were determined to make a flying start when the players returned to Carrington at the start of July. READ MORE ON MAN UTD SAK IT OFF Man Utd 'make shock bid to sign Isak as Liverpool bid rejected by Newcastle' All the first team squad were given pretty detailed and intensive fitness programmes to do during their holidays, including reporting their performance in specific physical tasks. From day one, it was clear to the club's sports science staff, when the numbers clocked matched their reports, that the players had been treating the demands seriously. A bleep test-style sprint exercise, ramping up the requirements, brought extra intensity to the initial sessions, as Amorim and his staff wanted confirmation that the players recognised how much was needed. But the positive statistical feedback was proof that the squad wanted to be part of a new approach, with that push for fitness continuing over the past four weeks. Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford 4 Players have left for training at 9:15am every day Credit: Getty The gym work has started at 10:30 each day, with the players gathering for breakfast from 7.30am onwards - although without a rigid timeline, except for Amorim, who has done his own hour's gym work before the players have finished their morning meal. But the coach to training - at Chicago Fire's impressive Endeavour complex - has left on the dot at 9.15am. Sesko wants Man Utd move as Villa block Watkins exit | Transfers Exposed Sessions have seen a lot of running on the Endeavour pitches, with one nominal 'shooting' drill including stamina work on sprints between the stations. And with the heat in mind, Amorim - with not even the club cameras rolling - has started his tactical work with the squad. That is about making players feel emboldened to make decisions under pressure, with just two or three bullet-point style instructions. Set-piece work is overseen by assistant manager Carlos Fernandes, viewed by Amorim as his trusted confident and second set of eyes - not dissimilar to the role Jose Mourinho had under Bobby Robson at Porto. However, Amorim's initial plans for his side to do two training sessions each day have not been required because of the high fitness levels. That has allowed Amorim to give his players their afternoons largely off, with the extra free time providing an opportunity for them to strengthen their internal relationships. Players have relaxed in cafes and gone shopping - with Chicago offering a relative anonymity they would not get at home. Unlike on previous tours, though, few of Amorim's side have utilsed the games room install at their Waldorf Astoria hotel, mainly as it is sited on the third floor, two stories below the main rooms level. Amorim is understood to believe he needs to treat the players as adults rather than petulant or truculent children, as happened under Ten Hag. Skipper Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire have been influential figures, speaking to the various player groups and staff to help foster the collective environment the manager has been determined to achieve. That has all helped, especially for the players who remember the Ten Hag pre-season tours with a shudder. It is about discipline within an agreed system, rather than a draconian crackdown. That was shown when Ten Hag and his players were in the Thai capital Bangkok. The lifts in their hotel were very slow and with Ten Hag imposing punishments for anybody who was late to attend a meeting or a meal, many of the players ended up using the stairs to ensure they were on time. It meant stairwells packed with players hauling themselves up 40 flights of stairs to get to the dining room. 4 Amorim is understood to believe he needs to treat the players as adults rather than petulant or truculent children Credit: Getty MAN UTD TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: All the latest deals and rumours from Old Trafford
Scottish Sun
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Man Utd launch all-out transfer offer for Benjamin Sesko in bid to beat Newcastle as star's preferred club is revealed
ALL SYSTEMS KO Man Utd launch all-out transfer offer for Benjamin Sesko in bid to beat Newcastle as star's preferred club is revealed Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MANCHESTER UNITED have launched an all-out bid to land Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko. Slovenian ace Sesko and Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins formed the two man shortlist as United sought to give Ruben Amorim the firepower he craves. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Man Utd have launched an all-out bid to land Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko Credit: Rex But with Villa insistent that no deal for their England front man will be considered, United switched their sights and are now aiming to blow Newcastle out of the water to land the £70m-plus Sesko. United director of recruitment Christopher Vivell and negotiator Matt Hargreaves flew out to Germany in a bid to get the deal over the line, although the Old Trafford club will try to negotiate Leipzig's asking price down. Vivell was previously with the Red Bull group that owns Leipzig and Sesko's previous club Salzburg for seven years and knows the 6ft 5in striker, 22, well. In a recent interview in Germany, Vivell said: 'Benjamin Sesko is among the game's top young talents and has enormous potential to become a top player. He has all the qualities to do that. 'He's extremely quick, has a great jump on him and is strong in the air. Benjamin is a real goalscorer, who is mobile and technically strong. His abilities make him a special player with a special profile.' Sun Sport understands that Sesko, who was also on Arsenal's shortlist over the summer, would prefer to move to Old Trafford rather than Tyneside. That is despite the fact that Newcastle offer the prospect of Champions League football, while United have no European football at all this season. Toon boss Eddie Howe is also thought to be growing apprehensive about his prospects of landing Sesko, who has scored 39 goals over his two seasons in the Bundesliga, now that United are making their move. Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford But Leipzig are unlikely to roll over and hand Sesko to United on a plate. They are sticking to their £70m valuation and dismissed all attempts by Arsenal to bargain them down, leading to the Gunners eventually landing Viktor Gyokeres instead.
The Irish Sun
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Lionel Messi looks embarrassed as he and wife Antonela are shown on Coldplay kiss cam at Miami concert
LIONEL MESSI was caught in a rare moment of awkwardness with his stunning wife Antonela Roccuzzo at a Coldplay concert. The loved-up couple were enjoying the British rock-band's final U.S show in Miami when the dreaded kiss cam landed squarely on them. 6 Lionel Messi was pictured on Coldplay's dreaded kiss cam on Sunday night Credit: X @ESPNFC 6 Messi and his wife Antonela took the joke well, before smiling to the crowd Credit: X @ESPNFC 6 Astronomer's chief executive Andy Byron was caught canoodling with his head of human resources Kristin Cabot at a gig last week It comes days after the kiss scam scandal involving married Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR head Kristin Cabot. Their ducking reaction to being filmed at Boston's gig has caught the world's attention - with millions now talking about an alleged affair . And while many might seize the opportunity for a public smooch, Messi seemed to go bright red given the circumstances. Footage circulating on social media showed the Inter Miami star smiling sheepishly, while Antonela, ever graceful, beamed beside him. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL With everyone in the crowd cheering "Messi", the couple waved to fans before Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin serenaded them. Martin, who had jokingly called out Byron and Caobt's potential 'affair' during his performance last week, thanked Messi for coming and called him "the No1 sports person of all-time". And it didn't take long for fans online to see the funny side. One wrote: "They should have tried to hide for a second. That would be hilarious." Most read in Football Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford While another said: "They were just singing and not dodging any Cam scandals." A third said: 'Jumbotron with Lionel Messi! (He didn't hide, though).' Moment Chris Martin laughs as he issues kiss cam warning days after CEO and HR chief caught 6 Antonela later shared pictures of the couple with their three sons at Coldplay's show Credit: instagram @ antonelaroccuzzo 6 Messi and Antonela enjoyed a rare night out at a concert Credit: instagram @ antonelaroccuzzo Although not spotted in the viral clip, Antonela later posted snaps of the couple's three sons enjoying the show at the Hard Rock Stadium. Thiago, 12, was pictured wearing a Coldplay cap, while Mateo, nine, wore a snazzy pair of 3D glasses as Ciro, six, cuddled into his dad. Meanwhile, Messi was serving a one-match suspension for Inter Miami's game against FC Cincinnati on Saturday. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and fellow Barcelona legend Jordi Alba were punished for skipping Major League Soccer's All-Star game earlier this week. Both players missed Wednesday's match in Austin, Texas where the MLS squad posted a 3-1 win against Mexico's Liga MX All-Stars. Elsewhere, Humiliated Byron and Cabot quit their jobs at the tech company as a result of the scandal. And Martin's ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow was hired by Astronomer for a tongue-in-cheek video, in what fans are describing as a genius PR move. 6 Astronomer's now former chief executive Andy Byron and HR boss Kristin Cabot on Coldplay's kiss cam
