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Ballon d'Or is losing credibility after snubbing Lewandowski.
Don Hutchinson and Jan Age Fjortoft think Robert Lewandowski should have won the men's Ballon d'Or. (1:39)
The summer transfer window was unlike any other and we graded the biggest signings. The window is closed until January, but that doesn't mean the rumour mill won't keep going. The latest gossip and speculation is here.
The top story is about Lewandowski wanting a Real move.
According to reports in Spain, Robert Lewandowski has decided to move to Real Madrid as he continues to drift towards the exit doors at his current club.
AS writes that the top ranked Poland forward wants to join Madrid at the end of the season and has told his agent that he wants to go.
The move depends on where Erling Haaland ends up. There is only room for one marquee signing at the strikers position, as Los Blancos are looking to invest heavily next summer, and they have also been linked with Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe.
In 23 games this season, Lewandowski has scored 25 goals, but missed out on winning the Ballon d'Or, which went to Lionel Messi.
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It's a myth that a player can't play in a pressing team if he's not playing in it, says Manchester United's interim manager Michael Carrick.
The appointment of interim manager Rangnick, who has a reputation for coaching an intense, pressing style, has led to scrutiny of the role thatRonaldo plays at Old United. The Portugal captain's statistics this season and last season suggest he doesn't close down defenders very often, but he will be able to adapt to the demands of the coach.
"Maybe it's a myth," he said at the news conference. Maybe that is how it is. He's played in enough teams over the years that he's been successful to play in a variety of ways and keep scoring goals. I'm sure he will continue to score goals.
There are still issues with obtaining a work visa for Rangnick and he won't be able to work with the players until after the game.
It means the squad could be set for a crash course in the methods of Rangnick once he takes over during a busy schedule of eight games in 30 days before the end of 2021.
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After scoring the opening goal in AC Milan's win over Genoa on Wednesday, Zlatan Ibrahimovic made it clear that he wants to stay at the San Siro. He said after the game that it was time for him to extend his contract. These guys make me happy.
