Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has said the 0-0 draw between Barcelona and Real Madrid on Wednesday, was “not good enough”.

Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has named five of his players that performed well, in a 0-0 draw with Barcelona on Wednesday night.

Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, has reacted to his side’s 2-1 victory over Sampdoria in the Serie A encounter on Wednesday night.

Arsenal’s board have warned Mikel Arteta, that he will have limited funds in the January transfer window, according to the UK Sun.

Carlo Ancelotti is not happy to miss out on the Arsenal job to Mikel Arteta, after holding what he believed to be successful talks with the Gunners.

Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos, has questioned why Video Assistant Referee (VAR), was not used to check two “clear” fouls on Raphael Varane in the penalty area, during Wednesday’s goalless Clasico.

Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham are all locked in a transfer battle, to sign Victor Osimhen from Lille, according to Sky Sports.

PSG star Neymar transcends the world of football, enjoying the glitzy showbiz lifestyle of a true celebrity.

From attending elite fashion parties to taking fancy holidays, the Brazilian superstar knows how to live.

And if you're lucky, you will be part of Neymar's inner circle, called the 'parcas' in his homeland, who indulge in the high-life with him.

Parcas is a slang term in Portuguese meaning 'partners', and just like Vinny Chase in US TV show Entourage, the footballer has a group of pals he trusts more than anyone else.

Enter the world of one of the most famous sports stars on the planet.

THE THREE AMIGOS

There's a popular joke in Brazil that if you're Neymar's friend, you won't feel the current economic and unemployment crisis that's sweeping the country.

And these live-in mates are reportedly all on the payroll, earning around £10k-per-month from the former Barcelona star.

Gil Cebola, Jota Amancio and Carlos Henrique are key members of his entourage, each providing a different role within 'Team Neymar'.

They all live with him in the posh Paris suburb Bougival, in a mansion worth millions.

Cebola worked briefly as his agent, before assuming his role as chief photographer, managing Neymar's live broadcasts and videos on social media.

Off the back of that, Cebola has launched a clothing brand, a tattoo shop and an events production company.

He now has over 500,000 followers on Instagram, and was selected by Google to photograph an ad campaign in Brazil in recent years. It pays to know Neymar.

Amancio, who calls himself Neymar's personal adviser, is perhaps closest to the forward.

Footballers like Neymar are stars on a completely different level. It's insane. It's like a huge cult

The pair played together in the youth ranks at Santos, and he is akin to a "brother" to the footballer.

"We met when we were only 13 years old and since then we have grown up together," Amancio told Marca.

"We lived in the same house for seven years, we studied together, and until 2010 we played in the same team,"

While Henrique appears to be the brains of the trio, looking after his pal's commercial and business interests off the pitch.

The three were seen partying with Neymar in Las Vegas, alongside Serena Williams, a host of stunning models and UFC Octagon Girls Jhenny Andrade and Camila Oliveira, while Brazil were playing in the Copa America in 2016.

For Neymar's 26th birthday his friends also helped him organise a party at the exclusive Pavillion Cambon in Paris, where guests included Lewis Hamilton, Brazilian Ronaldo, and Victoria's Secret beauty Izabel Goulart.

SHARE THE WEALTH

With a net worth of around £500m, Neymar isn't afraid to show his entourage a good time.

After all, he believes the parcas are the reason he is where he is today.

Before his record-breaking transfer to PSG, he flew them to the party island of Ibiza where the gang partied on yachts, in super clubs and rented a huge mansion.

It made NBA superstar Draymond Green take note.

"We see stars in America and it's amazing," he said on ESPN.

"But [footballers like Neymar] are stars on a completely different level over there. It's insane. It's like a huge cult."

And after his £200m move to Paris, they all went straight to St Tropez, partying at a beach club.

Club revellers saw 12 bottles of champagne delivered to his table, while a funk version of the Brazilian national anthem played as a backdrop.

UNDER PRESSURE

Being Neymar isn't easy.

The expectation on the shoulders of one of the world's best footballers for club and country could make a mere mortal crumble.

Gustavo Almeida, another close friend, explained what the entourage provides.

"He lives in a pressure-cooker and we are an escape [from it]," he told Brazilian outlet UOL Esporte.

"We don't talk about football. We're a way for him to let go of the stress of his life. We're together to chat, travel."

Every Brazilian kid dreams of becoming the next Ronaldo, Zico or Pele... but now just being friends with the new wonderkid on the scene seems to be just as lucrative.

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Quote: Neil Shipperley Sentenced For Public Masturbation




A former Premier League striker who masturbated in front of a mother and her 16-year-old daughter has been given a 12-month community order.

Ex-Crystal Palace star Neil Shipperley, 45, exposed his genitals from inside his van, in Hillingdon, west London, on 17 September.

The mother said she was "disgusted" by the sight.

Shipperley must complete 20-days of rehabilitation as part of the order given at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court.

Prosecutor Shaan Sethi told the court Shipperley had driven his van up to the victims, winding down his window and stopping the vehicle.

'Predator'
Mr Sethi said the pair had turned to thank Shipperley for letting them cross the road but "they then noticed he was holding his penis in his hand and staring directly at them".

They walked away from the vehicle, but Shipperley, from West Drayton, west London, followed in his van.

In a victim impact statement, the mother said: "Some people may see flashers as pests or a nuisance to society. My view of Neil Shipperley is as a predator. His aim was to intimidate us, to violate us, to shock us and to scare us."

Shipperley, who admitted intentionally exposing his genitals intending that someone would be caused alarm or distress, had "expressed anguish, embarrassment, shame, but above all remorse," the court heard.

Source: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/amp/uk-england-london-50839639

                              

                                                  
 

                                    

     
 

                                           
 

                                      

                               

                                           

Quote:Minamino, on his unveiling said; “It has been a dream, my dream to become a Liverpool player. And I’m so excited that the moment has come true.

“To play in the Premier League was one of my targets. I think this is the top-class league in the world; I was thinking if my career as a footballer progressed smoothly, someday I would be able to play in the Premier League.
 

                                       

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“This is fabulous news – a wonderful signing. We are really, really happy about this.
“Takumi is a very quick, very clever player, he finds space between the lines. He is brave with the ball but also brave without the ball – a proper team player. He makes the best of himself for the benefit of others.

“His Champions League experience is a big bonus and coming from the club and organisation he does, we know he’ll be well coached, used to an elite environment and had all the right experiences.

“It is fantastic work by our football operations team in how they’ve handled this transfer. Michael Edwards and the team deserve a lot of credit.

“It’s not hard to see why Salzburg is a favoured destination for players with real talent and hunger. From our experiences dealing with, and facing, Salzburg on and off the pitch in recent months, their reputation as a benchmark modern European club will only grow.

“I’m sure all the Liverpool supporters will go out of their way to make Takumi feel at home in our amazing city and club.

“I am also pretty sure as of now we have added to our numbers of the LFC family in Japan specifically. For those who follow us now because we have one of the country’s most exciting talents, I say welcome – it’s a special club to be part of.”

“Our supporters have had the chance to see him close up recently so I don’t need to sing too loudly about his qualities as they are already known.
 

Arsenal playmaker, Mesut Ozil, is expected to join Fenerbahce in January, according to Fotomac.
Ozil is unhappy at the Emirates and he could leave on a loan deal.

Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has compared Liverpool winger, Mohamed Salah to Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi.
Wenger admits that Salah’s progression has earned him the right to be compared to Messi.

Pep Guardiola’s future at Manchester City, could depend on if the club gives him funds to sign new players next summer, The Athletic reports.

France coach, Didier Deschamps, has told Chelsea striker, Olivier Giroud to leave Stamford Bridge for a new club in the January transfer window, where he will get more regular playing time.

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CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT

We're delighted to announce Mikel Arteta is joining the club as our head coach on Sunday.


Mikel, a former club captain, played for us for five seasons from 2011 to 2016 and has signed a three-and-a-half year contract.

Mikel said: “This is a huge honour. Arsenal is one of the biggest clubs in the world. We need to be competing for the top trophies in the game and that’s been made very clear to me in my discussions with Stan and Josh Kroenke, and the senior people from the club.

“We all know there is a lot of work to be done to achieve that but I am confident we’ll do it. I’m realistic enough to know it won’t happen overnight but the current squad has plenty of talent and there is a great pipeline of young players coming through from the academy.”

Mikel’s coaching team will be announced as soon as possible.


https://www.arsenal.com/news/mikel-arteta-joining-our-new-head-coach