Barcelona shirts BANNED in Saudi Arabia

According to Sky Italy, supporters caught donning shirts with the Qatar Airways logo now face €135,000 fines (around £120,000) and up to 15 years in jail.
Barcelona have been sponsored by Qatar Airways for the past four seasons, but they have agreed a new four-year deal with Japanese online retailer Rakuten from the start of the 2017-18 campaign.

Banned in Saudi Arabia

The ban comes amid a diplomatic row as Saudi Arabia blacklisted entities and individuals that they perceive as connecting Qatar to extremist groups, with the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Yemen and Bahrain included.
Barcelona are not the only club affected by political tensions after Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain were faced with an unexpected problem relating to their shirt sponsorship deal with Emirates. 

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I want public apology from Jose Mourinho, Eva Carniero insists

Eva Carneiro, the former Chelsea team doctor has demanded that as part of any settlement in her employment case with Chelsea, she is seeking a public apology from former Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho after lawyers failed to reach agreement during talks in London.

JAVIER MASCHERANO TO SPEND A YEAR IN JAIL FOR TAX FRAUD

Barcelona defensive midfielder, Javier Mascherano has been sentenced to a year term in prison and fined €815,000 (£625,000) for two tax related fraud but it can be revealed that the Argentine is not likely to be spending a year behind bars. His lawyer David Aineto requested the prison sentence to be substituted for the fine, which he is yet to pay.

SIR ALEX FERGUSON WOULD RETURN TO MANCHESTER UNITED SHOULD LOUIS VAN GAAL BE AXED

Manchester United legendary Coach, Sir Alex Ferguson would make a sensational return to Manchester United if Coach Louis van Gaal is shown the door. Ferguson, 74, who left United in 2013 has  no desire to come out to the dugout but will take an advisory role to help support fellow club legend Sir Ryan Giggs, who will carry on the reins should van Gaal be sacked.

                  

Ferguson left the club after managing it for 26years and has stated he has no desire to come out of retirement but will be willing to help and wouldn't turn down the request especially when it is coming from one his favourite former stars, Sir Giggs.

After retiring from United, Sir Ferguson has been acting as club ambassador and has been seen attending most matches at Old Trafford.

I HAVE NOTHING AGAINST LOUIS VAN GAAL - JAVIER HERNANDEZ

Jaiver Hernandez left Manchester United for Bayern Leverkusen after United Coach Louis van Gaal  felt he was surplus to first team requirement. Despite his departure from Manchester United, the Mexican said bears no grudge against the Dutch.

Javier Hernandez has turned his career around at Leverkusen having gone on to shine in the German Bundesliga league and finding the net 19 times this season.



The young Mexican has also been linked to a possible return to the English Premier League but his present club, Bayern Leverkusen say he will not be leaving soon.

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GUUS HIDDINK WANTS LEGENDARY DIDIER DROGBA TO JOIN HIS BACKROOM STAFF

Didier Drogba who left Chelsea  Football Club last season is likely to be heading back there but on another role as a backroom staff. Drogba left Chelsea after his playing time was reduced and has been  playing for Montreal Impact. The Legendary Chelsea forward who has not retired from playing despite reports speculated by French media.

CARLO ANCELOTTI SNUBS MANCHESTER UNITED

Louis van Gaal's future in Manchester United has plunged into more doubt after it emerged that Ed Woodward had contacted Carlo Ancelotti about the managerial role in Manchester United this summer.



Sources closed to Ancelotti said that Manchester United Executive vice- chairman Ed Woodward had approached the Italian to discuss a possible move to United this summer but Bayern Munich made him feel more wanted. Munich had already contacted Ancelotti after Pep Guardiola decided to leave after his contract runs out this June. Guardiola announced his decision to quit Bayern in December and Ancelotti was named as his replacement shortly before Christmas.



Pressure is already mounting on van Gaal after Manchester United has displayed series of poor run. United has refused to comment when the issue of Ancelotti was brought up. In the light of Ancelotti’s rejection there are fears at United that Mourinho’s temperament could prove divisive, there is now a growing belief that the current assistant manager Ryan Giggs is the most likely to succeed Van Gaal, when the Dutchman eventually leaves.

How soon will that be...only time will tell.

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