Cristiano Ronaldo Furious with Referee, Manchester United’s Tight Kits, and Eden Hazard’s Retirement in the Spotlight : football news from November 1st.
**Manchester United’s Struggles with Tight Kits**
Manchester United is grappling with a uniform controversy as players find their adidas jerseys uncomfortably tight, prompting some to opt for supporter jerseys. The situation has become so dire that they haven’t worn their official home socks since the second game of the season. Even goalkeeper Andre Onana has had issues with his match jersey, seeking a looser replica version. Adidas plans to address these uniform issues in the coming month.
**Cristiano Ronaldo’s Demand to Replace Referee**
Cristiano Ronaldo was livid and requested the referee’s replacement during Al-Nassr’s 1-0 victory over Al-Ettifaq in the King Cup of Champions. Ronaldo expressed his frustration with the referee’s performance in the final moments of the first half, following a VAR review that annulled a goal scored by his teammate Talisca. Ronaldo signaled for a substitution and gestured toward the referee.
**Eden Hazard’s Reluctant Appearance at Ballon d’Or**
Recently retired, Eden Hazard attended the Ballon d’Or ceremony to watch Lionel Messi receive his 8th award, but it wasn’t by choice. Hazard revealed it was his children who insisted he attend, and he agreed to spend a night together in Paris to make it memorable. While Hazard acknowledges his charmed life, he doesn’t yet feel the urge to return to football.
**Paulo Dybala’s Romantic Proposal at Trevi Fountain**
AS Roma’s Paulo Dybala experienced a joyous moment when he proposed to his partner, Oriana Sabatini, in front of Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain. The romantic proposal took place in the evening and was witnessed by his teammates Paredes and Alvaro Morata. Oriana Sabatini confirmed the happy news on Instagram with the caption « Forever. » Dybala and Sabatini have shared their lives since the summer of 2018, and this marriage proposal marks a significant milestone in their relationship.
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