It’s 2019. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the dominant forces in soccer, winning nearly every individual award and leading their clubs to title after title. Yet both are in the twilights of their careers, at 31 and 34 years old respectively, and previous heirs to the throne such as Neymar and Gareth Bale haven’t come close to filling their boots.

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ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno sifts through all the latest news, including Marcus Rashford to Barcelona and Joao Felix to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus.
Benfica have no intention of selling stars including Joao Felix, who has been compared to Cristiano Ronaldo, as they chase a European trophy, president Luis Filipe Viera has said.
Attacking midfielder Felix, 19, is reported to have attracted the attention of top clubs including Real Madrid, Manchester United and Juventus.
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He has scored 13 goals and set up eight in 22 league appearances since being promoted to the first team, but Vieira told the Benfica website that he would not be moving.
“In relation…

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Juve to unite ‘new Ronaldo’ with Ronaldo? 
Reports at AS claim representatives of Benfica starlet Joao Felix are to meet Juventus chiefs in Turin on Tuesday ahead of a prospective summer move.
The 19-year-old…

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TOP STORY: Juve to unite ‘new Ronaldo’ with Cristiano? 
Reports at AS claim representatives of Benfica starlet Joao Felix are to meet Juventus chiefs in Turin on Tuesday ahead of a prospective summer move.
The…

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Alexis Nunes and Shaka Hislop run the rule over the latest transfer rumours in the world of football.
Benfica want to increase the release clause in Joao Felix’s contract in order to fend off interest from a number of clubs, president Luis Filipe Vieira has said.
Felix, who has been compared to Cristiano Ronaldo, was promoted to Benfica’s first team in the summer and has been linked with Manchester United, Juventus, Barcelona and Real Madrid.
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“Right now we are not interested in selling Joao Felix, and soon we will increase his release clause,” Vieira told Tuttosport.
“He is one of the best products…

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With rumours swirling Barcelona are prepared to sell Coutinho, Paul Mariner hopes the Brazilian remains at the Nou Camp
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Ole Keen To Prize Portuguese Prospects to Old Trafford
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has identified three Portuguese talents as his key summer transfer targets, but the Old Trafford hierarchy will have to fork out a staggering £250 million to secure the trio.

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With rumours swirling Barcelona are prepared to sell Coutinho, Paul Mariner hopes the Brazilian remains at the Nou Camp
The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals. Transfer Talk will continue to scour the world’s media and set correspondents loose to see what’s on the agenda for the summer.

Solskjaer keen to bring Portuguese prospects to Manchester United

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has identified three Portuguese talents as key summer targets — but United will have to fork out £250 million to secure them.
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Benfica midfielder Joao Felix, who has been compared to Cristiano Ronaldo, has said he would prefer to play in La Liga than the Premier League if he leaves the Portuguese club.
Felix, 19, has been the subject of transfer speculation after scoring 12 goals so far this season for the league leaders.
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Manchester United, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have all been reported to be monitoring him but would have to meet a €120m release clause in his contract, which runs until 2023.
Felix…

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TOP STORY: United, Juve battle for Portuguese duo
Manchester United and Juventus are prepared to pay €180m to acquire the services of Benfica pair Joao Felix and Ruben Dias for next season, according to Record.
The Portuguese sports…

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United looking to land a double
Manchester United are set to splash the cash this summer in an attempt to activate two release clauses, report the Express.

The Reds have been tracking Benfica star Joao Felix for some time, but reports…

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