Image: Could Andy Murray feature at the Davis Cup next month? Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was clinging to his job on Monday night after Manchester United's hierarchy held crisis talks over the manager's future and the team's collapse amid serious concerns about how their season is unravelling. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fears that he will be sacked as Manchester United manager after his side's humiliating 5-0 defeat by Liverpool on Sunday, which left a number of senior players losing confidence in their manager.Īndreas Christensen's future at Chelsea has become uncertain as negotiations over a new contract have stalled.Īndy Murray has left the door open for a U-turn on his decision to skip this year's Davis Cup finals and despite not being named in Great Britain's squad, he admitted that he could yet be persuaded to appear in Innsbruck next month. Thomas Tuchel has revealed his admiration for Andreas Christensen, whose Chelsea future is in doubt after talks over a new contract stalled. Unvaccinated tennis players could be allowed to travel to Melbourne and compete at the Australian Open, according to an email sent to WTA players that appears to contradict previous federal and state government advice. Leicester City have officially submitted a planning application for the expansion of the King Power Stadium - meaning they could become the 10th largest club in the Premier League if it is approved.Īntonio Conte would be open to discussing taking over at Manchester United if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer were sacked, while it emerged on Monday that several players are questioning whether the Norwegian can take the team any further. Premier League footballers are being targeted by individuals offering fake vaccination certificates.Ĭhelsea are set to reward Trevoh Chalobah for his breakout season with a new contract.Ĭrystal Palace are likely to escape FA sanctions for the controversial banner unfurled by supporters condemning Newcastle's new Saudi Arabian owners on Saturday.Īrsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has set his sights on the England No 1 shirt for the 2022 World Cup. Manchester United are remaining silent amid growing speculation over the future of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer warned his players to brace themselves for a week of intense external pressure as he issued a heartfelt rallying cry to his disgraced Manchester United players following the embarrassing loss to Liverpool. The five-year reign of Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar as the top three came to an end in FIFA 21, with Atletico madrid moving up to third highest-rated.īoth Messi and Ronaldo saw their ratings decrease by one overall rating, but the Argentine remained the highest-rated.PSG star Marquinhos has hinted that Chelsea were indeed interested in signing him last summer. FIFA 21Ĭristiano Ronaldo (Juventus) - 92 overall Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus) - 93 overallįIFA 20 saw Messi become the outright highest-rated player once again after Ronaldo dropped from 93 to 92 - the first time Messi was back in front since FIFA 16.This time, Ronaldo put an end to his nine-year spell at Real Madrid and moved to Juventus, and for the fourth consecutive FIFA, the top three consisted of Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar - the former two both joint-top once again at 94 rated. Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain) - 92 ratedĪnother FIFA, another big transfer.Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus) - 94 overall.In FIFA 08, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo and Buffon were all joint highest-rated in the game - the first time Ronaldo featured in the top three.
Gianluigi Buffon - (Juventus) - 91 overall FIFA 08Ĭristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) - 91 overall Lyon 'keeper Gregory Coupet completed the top three at 92 rated. Buffon remained in the top three once again, whilst Ronaldinho dropped out of the top three from 95 to 91 overall. Wayne Rooney was the highest-rated player in FIFA 07 - 92 rated at just 20 years old. Gianluigi Buffon - (Juventus) - 92 overall Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) - 92 overall.Henry saw his rating sliced from 97 to 92 in FIFA 06 as he dropped out of the number one spot, with Ronaldinho stealing the crown. Gianluigi Buffon - (Juventus) - 95 overall.Iker Casillas (Real Madrid) - 95 overall.Interestingly, Newcastle's Kieron Dyer was rated 88 out of 99 in FIFA 2005 - higher than Wayne Rooney, Roberto Carlos and Xavi. Henry and Zidane have gone on to retire and return to FIFA as Icon Items, whilst Gianluigi Buffon is still playing at 43 years old for Parma. Not only was Arsenal's Thiery Henry the highest-rated player in FIFA 2005, but the joint highest-rated player in this entire list. Zinedine Zidane (Real Madrid) - 96 rated.Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus) - 97 overall.