Revealed: Only Manchester United Can Afford To Sign Messi

Manchester United and Real Madrid are the only two clubs that could sign Lionel Messi for an outright fee within Financial Fair Play rules, SPORTSMAIL reports.

And considering that the prospect of Messi moving from Barcelona to their arch rivals is unlikely, then the Old Trafford club may be the only realistic destination for the Argentine if he was to leave the Nou Camp.

Even then, meeting the 27-year-old's astronomical wages without breaking UEFA's FFP rules could prove a struggle.

An offer of £196million would meet Messi's buy-out clause and oblige Barcelona to sell if it was the player's will to leave.

Rob Wilson, a football finance expert at Sheffield Hallam University, told the BBC : 'With the revenue they generate and cash reserves, only United and Real Madrid could pay the fee.

'With salary costs probably even they couldn't stay within FFP.'

If a club exceeds losses of more than £23.5m over a three-year period that includes the current campaign, they open themselves to the prospect of sanctions by UEFA.

A staggered transfer payment could avoid any breach of rules but it is believed that Barcelona would be unlikely to accept this.

Wilson said: 'Unless Messi absolutely wanted to get out of the club, why would Barcelona agree to that?

'Staggering the payments would certainly make it easier for Chelsea, Manchester City, PSG and Bayern Munich but Manchester United demanded the fee up front when they sold Cristiano Ronaldo and I strongly suspect it would be the same for Messi.'

Barca coach Luis Enrique is believed to be on borrowed time amid talk of a bust-up with Messi while Andoni Zubizarreta was sacked as sporting director this week and club legend
Carles Puyol left.

Barcelona are not allowed to sign players during 2015 after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upheld a FIFA ban handed out for a breach of rules relating to the signing of
players under the age of 18.

Speaking on Friday, Chelsea assistant manager Steve Holland acknowledged that the prospect of ever signing Messi was unlikely due to FFP rules.

Holland said: 'Signing (someone like him) under FFP I would think is impossible. We have to balance the books here.'

Jose Mourinho doesn't want any transfer activity in January
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Cristiano Ronaldo Is The Future Of Football, Claims Del Piero

Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero has lauded Cristiano Ronaldo as the 'future' of football but said Bayern Munich and Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will win the Ballon
d'Or, MAILONLINE reports.

Neuer, Real Madrid talisman Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi are the final three contenders for the award, with the winner being announced on January 12.

Del Piero claimed that although 2013-winner Ronaldo's personal stats were hugely impressive, he felt Neuer would scoop the prestigious award.

'The three Ballon d'Or finalists are the best of the bunch, no question,' Del Piero told FIFA's official website.

'Cristiano Ronaldo's personal stats are truly impressive. A lot has been said about the concept of "the modern player", well this guy
is not just modern but also of the future.

'Messi, for his part, is the real deal when it comes to No 10s. I remember during the World Cup in Brazil seeing countless kids wearing his jersey – even Brazilian youngsters wearing
the shirt of an Argentine! He represents a type of football that transcends borders.

'As for Manuel Neuer, he's given us a new way of interpreting the role of a goalkeeper: not only is he very good with his feet, he also brings more mobility to his team. On top of that, he's obviously a superb shot-stopper and Germany's world title owed a lot to him.

'I'll chance a prediction and say the winner will be Neuer. He was integral to Germany's great World Cup and to a wonderful season for Bayern in the Bundesliga.'

TROPHIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS FOR 2014
Cristiano Ronaldo
- Champions League
- European Super Cup
- Club World Cup
- Copa del Rey
Lionel Messi
- World Cup Golden Ball
- Reached World Cup final
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- World Cup
- World Cup Golden Glove
- Bundesliga
- DFB Pokal (German Cup)
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Chelsea earn $1m cash boost From 2014 World Cup while Arsenal, Man City and United also benefit

Stars like Andre Schurrle helped Chelsea earn almost £800,000 from the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

SportsMail reports that the Premier League's traditional top-four powers have all netted seven-figure sums from last summer's tournament in Brazil.

Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Manchester City received the hefty payments from FIFA in recognition of their top players' exploits at world game's showpiece event.

Stamford Bridge midfielder Schurrle helped Germany go all the way to the title in South America, boosting the Blues' FIFA payment in return.

Governing body FIFA has distribute £46.3million to clubs across the globe, with each outfit rewarded for the number of players who attended the World Cup.

Bayern Munich received the world's highest club payment, of £1.1m owing in part to Germany claiming the crown.

The European Club Association (ECA) was integral in setting up the payments scheme that started for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

'The ECA is pleased to announce that 396 clubs affiliated to 57 different national associations from around the globe will receive a share of the benefits from the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil,' read a statement released by the club body.

FIFA determined each club's payment by starting with a set fee of £1,850 per player per day spent at the 2014 tournament.

Spanish giants Real Madrid were also among those receiving seven figures, recouping £860,000 for their World Cup contingent.

Chelsea recouped £793,000 ($1.2m), the highest figure for any Premier League side.
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Jose Mourinho takes vow of silence after being hit with FA misconduct charge

Jose Mourinho has taken a vow of silence after being charged with misconduct by the FA for claiming there is a campaign against his Chelsea team, MAILONLINE Reports.

The Chelsea manager bailed out of his usual media duties on Friday within minutes of the FA confirming that he had been charged following his comments at Southampton.

MAILONLINE reports that Mourinho lost it with referee Anthony Taylor after he booked Cesc Fabregas for simulation when he should have been awarded a penalty when he was fouled by Saints left-back Matt Targett in the 55th minute.

Chelsea had sent a circular to the media on Thursday afternoon confirming his usual pre-match press conference ahead of their clash with Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Within minutes of the FA's announcement assistant manager Steve Holland was substituted.

Mourinho has until 6pm on January 13 to respond to the FA charge and can request a personal hearing following Thursday's statement by the game's governing body.

An FA spokesman said: 'It is alleged his remarks constitute improper conduct in that they allege and/or imply bias on the part of a referee or referees and/or bring the game into
disrepute.'

At the time he said: 'The media, commentators, other managers are all doing it [putting pressure on referees].

'There is a campaign against Chelsea. I don't know why there is this campaign and I do not care. Everybody knows it was a penalty.'

The Chelsea chief has already been formally warned about his behaviour after demanding a strong performance from referee Neil Swarbrick before their 2-0 victory over Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.

The FA added: 'Having sought his observations on this matter, the FA has decided not to bring a disciplinary charge and instead issued him with a formal warning.

'The FA prohibit participants from making any pre-match media comments, including comments of a positive nature concerning the appointed match officials for a particular
fixture.'
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Wayne Rooney voted England player of the year by fans

Wayne Rooney has been voted England player of the year after topping a poll of Three Lions fans.

Although he failed to inspire England to success at the World Cup, 2014 was a momentous year for Rooney individually.

The 29-year-old scored eight goals in 13 appearances and was named England captain following Steven Gerrard's retirement from international football.

The Manchester United skipper also earned his 100th cap and moved to within three goals of Sir Bobby Charlton's all-time scoring record.

Rooney took 27 per cent of the votes from an online poll of supporters club members, more than second-placed Danny Welbeck (11 per cent) and third-placed Raheem Sterling (seven per cent) combined. It is the third time he has won the award.

Rooney told the FA's website: 'I'm both very happy and proud to be named the England fans' player of the year.

'The fact that this award is chosen by the fans makes it even more special, so I would like to thank all those who voted. I would also like to thank all the England fans for their support throughout what was a mixed year.

'Receiving an honour such as this from the fans is always something that fills you with personal pride.

'But it is important to point out that without the support of my team-mates, coaching and backroom staff such an award would not be possible. I therefore accept this from the fans
on behalf of every single member of the England team.'

Manchester City's Toni Duggan claimed the women's player of the year award. Saido Berahino won Under-21 player of the year.

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Cristiano Ronaldo gets misunderstood as arrogant, says Zenit boss AVB

Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas believes Cristiano Ronaldo's ambition is unfairly mistaken for arrogance, and the Real Madrid forward should now be considered as the world's best player - ahead of Lionel Messi.

Ronaldo is in line to win the Fifa Ballon d'Or this coming Monday after another scintillating year for club and country - scoring 63 goals in all competitions.

The 30-year-old is up against Messi and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer for the best player of 2014 award.

Cristiano Ronaldo honoured with statue in native Madeira And Villas-Boas - who now manages Zenit St Petersburg - believes Ronaldo deserves all the success that comes his way, after in his words incorrectly being labelled as 'arrogant' in the past.

He told Laures: 'I think sometimes drive and ambition of individuals should not be confused as arrogance, and sometimes Cristiano gets that tag on him.

'He is a bit 'chased' publicly in some way and I do not understand why, but I think this kind of phenomenon happens to him.

'Cristiano does not get that margin of respect that sometimes Messi does, but you know hopefully this determination and passion has shown that for this time round he deserves to win it.'

In Villas-Boas' mind there is no doubt who he now regards more highly as a player, after previously favouring Ronaldo's compatriot and Barcelona No 10 Messi.

He added: 'In the past I have been in favour of Messi, but the drive, the ambition and the performances of Cristiano recently exceed limits.

'We are speaking about two of the greatest players in the history of the game.

'What I would say is that in this generation they are both incredible. I think Cristiano this year 2014 and also going back to 2013 has been amazing.'
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Radamel Falcao wants Manchester United stay, But Do Fans Want Him?

The future of Radamel Falcao is set to be decided by Manchester United in April, with the striker reaffirming his desire to stay in England, According to a report published by MAILONLINE.

Last summer's loan signing from Monaco has found life tough in England - scoring just three Premier League goals in 12 appearances - but he has bedded himself into Louis van Gaal's side in recent weeks.

That has served as encouragement for a club shelling out £265,000 a week on the Colombian and means they are now more receptive to a permanent deal than before.

MAILONLINE reports that It would still cost United around £43million to sign Falcao from the Ligue 1 side at the end of the season. That's something which the 28-year-old is desperate to happen.

'I'm good,' Falcao told ManUtd.com. 'My family are comfortable. We're enjoying life in Manchester and here at the club. The people have been great with me, with my family. We're happy and very grateful.

'Right from the start, they [my colleagues] welcomed me. They supported me and helped me with whatever I needed. They are a really humble group of players, really decent and, well, I was taken aback by how kind they've been.'

Falcao hasn't been prolific but has scored two important goals in the recent draws against Aston Villa and Stoke City, with United supporters treated to an archetypal South American celebration.

'I place a lot of value in the hard work that I have to put in for each goal and I know just how much effort it requires, so that's why I celebrate like that,' he explained. 'For me, each
goal means a lot so I put a lot of passion into my celebrations.'

Falcao has never played in a league quite so quick, but relishes the challenge.

'It's more attractive than the French league,' he added.

'Defenders are stronger and more aggressive. In a good way, you know? It's intense and, well, overall just more physical.

'First of all, I'd say thank you so much for the way the fans have treated me. Then I'd want to wish them a happy 2015 and I hope that we can bring them some happiness.'
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‘I Can See Messi Joining Chelsea’, Admits Former Barcelona Team-mate

Lionel Messi COULD join Chelsea, according to former team-mate Andrea Orlandi.

According to talkSPORTS, the Argentine superstar's future is currently being discussed as his relationship with manager Luis Enrique sours at the Nou Camp, with the Blues apparently considering an audacious £200million swoop for his services.

And while there have been rumours about him leaving the La Liga giants in the past, Orlandi, who spent two years with Barcelona, believes it now appears more likely than ever he could exit the club.

"What I know from people there is that from day one the relationship [between Luis Enrique and Lionel Messi] wasn't the best and obviously now it's getting even worse," he told the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast.

"Messi didn't get picked at the weekend and the next day there was an open day for the kids, it's a big day in Spain, the sixth of January [Three Kings Day]. There were 15,000 to watch training and Messi didn't turn up. That really wasn't good from him and obviously it's not looking good at the moment.

"It looks like [we could see Messi at Chelsea]. The rumours in Spain are that Chelsea are after him and I can see that happening because it's probably the first time a story [like this] about Messi has come out. There have been loads of stories over the years but nothing has come out in the press but it's been publicised [now] and everyone knows there is a problem there.

"I don't know who has done it [made the problems public] or who wants Messi to leave, whether it's the club or him, but it looks like he could be going."
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