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”Political Ban”: Turkish president Erdogan Gives Reason For Ronaldo’s Bad World Cup Outing

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Cristiano Ronaldo was not able to shine for Portugal at the World Cup due to a ‘political ban’ on the star, according to Turkey president Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Ronaldo broke a record in Qatar, becoming the first man to have scored at five World Cups in-a-row, when he scored in Portugal’s first group game against Ghana.

That goal came from the penalty spot, with the forward accused of diving to win it, as Fernando Santos’ side just got past the Africans.

However, the 37-year-old didn’t score another goal after that, meaning that he will likely end his career without ever scoring in the knockouts of the World Cup, unless he attempts to stop that run in North America aged 41, at the next one.

Santos even ended up favouring his team playing without the now former Manchester United striker in the knockout stages, only using him as a substitute.

It worked in the last 16 win over Switzerland, with replacement Goncalo Ramos scoring a hat-trick, but not in the quarter final loss to Morocco.

Ronaldo came on in both those games but failed to make any impact, despite his reputation as a man who scores goals when his team needs him.

That failure has now been put down to a ‘political ban,’ with Turkey premier Erdogan blaming it on Ronaldo’s unfounded support of Palestine.

“They have wasted Ronaldo. Unfortunately, they have imposed a political ban on him,” Erdogan told a youth event in the Erzurum province at the weekend.

“Sending a footballer like Ronaldo to the pitch with just 30 minutes remaining to the match ruined his psychology and took away his energy.

“Ronaldo is someone who stands for the Palestinian cause.

“According to the information I have received, Ronaldo is now going to Saudi Arabia.”

Firstly the Turkish Prime Minister seemed to suggest that Santos deciding against playing Ronaldo was the reason for his poor form.

It is quite frankly Piers Morgan-esque blaming of the manager for the five time Ballon d’Or winner’s inability to make a difference for the team.

Secondly he claimed Ronaldo’s ‘political ban,’ whatever that actually means, was down to support of Palestine, despite the former Real Madrid star never openly supporting Palestine, or Israel for that matter.

He has once posed with a scarf, alongside Palestine FA president Jibril Rajoub but has also posed with a football shirt with former Israeli foreign minister Israel Katz.

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Antony and Bruno Fernandes clash as Crystal Palace dent Man United’s title notions

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Manchester United duo Antony and Bruno Fernandes were seen clashing with each other in the first half of United’s draw against Crystal Palace.

Fernandes looked to have secured United the three points with a goal on the stroke of half time only for Michael Olise’s stunning free kick in second half stoppage time ensured a share of the spoils.

Wout Weghorst also made his debut for the club after they paid Beşiktaş to cancel his loan spell in Turkey and move to Old Trafford from Burnley until the end of the season, with United desperately in need of a striker

The majority of the first half saw Erik ten Hag’s side find it difficult to break down a resilient Palace defence with Antony in particular struggling to get the best of full back, Tyrick Mitchell.

It seemed as if tempers began to flare amongst the United ranks on the half hour mark as Antony and Fernandes were caught exchanging verbals with each other, leading to many speculating on social media.

One person wrote: “Bruno Fernandes beefing with Antony, all this bollocks about how they’re now a United team not individuals is hilarious.”

Another tweeted: “Bruno is right to be upset at Antony but it’s so funny seeing him get get taste of his own medicine.”

A third said: “The people saying Bruno & Antony shouldn’t be arguing with each other on the pitch have never played football.”

United now prepare to face Arsenal at the weekend, where they will be without Casemiro after he was booked, taking his total tally to five, meaning he will miss out through suspension.

He did get in for a selfie with a pitch invader, though…

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Lionel Messi’s wife responds to Shakira ‘betrayal’ post after Gerard Pique break-up

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Lionel Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo has come out in support of Shakira following her high-profile split from Gerard Pique – Messi’s former Barcelona team-mate.

Colombian popstar Shakira shared a candid message with her fans on Instagram as she welcomed in the new year, taking a thinly-veiled swipe at her former partner by referencing “betrayal” and “heartache”.

“Even if our wounds are still open in this new year, time has a surgeon’s hands,” the Hips Don’t Lie singer wrote. “Even if someone’s betrayed us, we must continue to trust others.”

In response, Antonela sent Shakira three heart emojis in the comments section, in the latest suggestion that she and her husband are taking the singer-songwriter’s side in the ugly saga.

Shortly after their split, it emerged that Pique was dating 23-year-old Barcelona-born Clara Chia.

Pique (L) and Shakira (R) split up after 11 years together in June (Image: Europa Press via Getty Images)

Messi and Pique spent over a decade as team-mates (Image: 2020 Getty Images)

Messi and Pique spent over a decade playing together at Barcelona, having emerged from the club’s famed La Masia academy at around the same time.

Messi moved to PSG in 2021, while Pique hung up his boots in November, bringing the curtain down on a trophy-laded 19-year career that saw him win the World Cup, the European Championship, the Champions League, La Liga and the Premier League.

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Alisha Lehmann told she ‘won’t be single for long’ after wowing fans in pink ʙικιɴι

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Alisha Lehmann has kept her social media followers updated during a recent holiday in Miami – with many left asking how she is still single after her split from Douglas Luiz.

The 23-year-old Aston Villa forward and Switzerland international has been catching the eye both on and off the pitch in recent seasons – with her Instagram following growing to over 10 million.

Following a recent trip in which she posed on the beach for no less than nine separate ʙικιɴι snaps, many of her followers had one thing in mind.

One comment read: “She won’t stay single for long.”

A second said: “I was looking for the meaning of perfection and I found this.”

Alisha Lehmann’s holiday ʙικιɴι snaps delighted her followers (Image: alishalehmann7/Instagram)

Alisha Lehmann joined Aston Villa from West Ham back in 2021 (Image: Getty Images)

A fourth then concluded: “The most beautiful soccer player in the world.”

The WSL star was recently back in the headlines after splitting up with Villa midfielder Luiz and then removing their shared snaps from Instagram.

The couple are said to have split over a row regarding her 2023 calendar which reportedly led to a furious row between the pair.

Alisha Lehmann is an experienced Switzerland international with 34 caps (Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Douglas Luiz and Alisha Lehmann split having got together in early 2022 (Image: Instagram @alishalehmann7)

The split came after countless displays of public affection between the loved up couple – as well as him defending her for a comment made by a TV presenter.

Lehmann has also shared several clips of her Soccer AM cameo, in which he bagged a top bins in some style.

One of those to react was fellow Villa professional and Brazil international Luiz, who wrote on her upload with heart and fire emojis: “The best.”

Source: Daily Star

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