Rumours linking Cristiano Ronaldo to a Real Madrid comeback have been in circulation ever since Juventus were knocked out of the Champions League in the Round of 16 by Porto.
Speaking on the heated rumours on the Here We Go podcast, Fabrizio Romano explained that behind the scenes, Cristiano would be ready to join Madrid. However, things could change in the next few months since it is only March and summer is still a few months away.
Madrid are reportedly talking to people close to Ronaldo and his agent, Jorge Mendes wants to be prepared. But as of yet, nothing has been agreed or is ready. Madrid aren’t planning anything yet, to the dismay of many who are hopeful to one day see Ronaldo back at the Spanish capital again.
Juventus have to make a lot of decisions before deciding on Cristiano. Moreover, Real Madrid want something new and it is not like them to sign older players given the policies that they have been adopting in recent years. Juventus Sporting Director, Fabio Paratici said that Ronaldo is to stay, as well as Pirlo.
However, Romano pointed out on the latest episode of the podcast that he said former Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri was to continue with the club despite being knocked out of the Champions League by Lyon last season, and then Sarri was sacked. In all likelihood, he’s protecting the club, Ronaldo and himself.
There is also the issue of Ronaldo’s salary, which is one of the highest in the world, that has to be sorted out if a move to Madrid has to go through. And given the financial situation for the La Liga champions, that could be too much to do at this point even if they are truly interested in bringing CR7 back.
Yesterday Realme 8 series launched in India starting at Rs.14,999 for the base variant of the vanilla version of the series i.e. Realme 8 4G. A lot of speculations were surfacing on the 5G version of the Realme 8 Pro prior to the launch claiming it will launch alongside the Realme 8 series in India yesterday. But at the time of yesterday’s launch, Madhav assured the launch of the Realme 8 series’ 5G smartphone sooner than ever. He mentioned in his tweet, “The 5G variants for #realme8series is under final stage of testing & launching soon!”
What about 5G you ask? Well, we already have #realmeNarzo30Pro5G and #realmeX7 series-5G backed by powerful Processors like Dimensity 800U & Dimensity 1000+ for you guys.
So now it is official that the Realme 8 series will have a 5G variant and it will launch soon in India. On the other hand, tipsters are claiming that the launch will be held next month i.e. in April, though it is not official yet because the company had not mentioned any return date in yesterday’s launch event.
Yesterday, a new Realme phone with model number RMX3241 was spotted in the database of Thailand’s National Broadcasting Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). This device is expected to launch in Thailand as Realme 8 5G and has also appeared in the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), which hints at the imminent launch of its India launch. Both the certifications have not revealed any specification or features of this upcoming 5G device but along with the RMX3241 model, another Realme phone with RMX3242 has also appeared in the database of BIS. This might be the Realme 8 Pro 5G, or maybe something else.
The world’s most popular OTT platform Disney+ has got a rapid motion so far especially with the release of WandaVision, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Raya and the Last Dragon on the subscription platform. As this platform has received many fantastic shows and films, it will not be quite surprising to know that Disney+ has reached 100 million subscribers this month.
Disney+ now focusing on making the best content rollout; Disney also has searched to recoup its investment in the service as soon as possible. The streaming service is following the fastest path forward that would increase the cost of the user’s subscription on 26th March 2021.
The streaming has recently shared its subscription list, which depicts that the Monthly subscription of Disney + is now $6.99; on 26th March, it would be $7.99. The Annual subscription of Disney+ is currently $69.99, which would be $79.99 after 26th March.
It has informed Disney + that it tells the new and existing account holders monthly to account holders to be followed to the new prices on their first billing after 26th March. If you want to save more then, it will be the best way to sign up for the yearly subscription before the hike of the price; if you do it, then the new price will only be the effect when your membership is renewed the following year.
It is assumed that after 26th March, there will be a really, very small window to jump on the streaming service. It will be more sensible to gather friends, family, and others for the annual subscription package.
Disney+ has recently released the new update, especially for the show Black Widow, so it is the right time to go for membership. If you still holding on the fence on a yearly Disney+ subscription then there is definitely some form of urgency to fill up and lock in those prices for the service that you might be celebrating. In the other regions of the world where it has launched as progressively roll out, this price hike is taken as a normal step forward.
Samsung announced its flagship Galaxy S21 series in 2021 and is widely available in India for almost over 2 months. So, naturally, Samsung is now giving some good offers like bundling Galaxy Watch Active 2 for ₹ 990 and more.
However, if you aren’t willing to go for those crap offers then you will be delighted to know that you can get the Samsung Galaxy S21 series at incredible prices on Amazon India. Here’s a quick look at the price drop from the launch price and the price its currently available at:
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB+128GB): ₹69,999 – No Change
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB+256GB): ₹73,999 – No Change
As you see there’s a huge price difference when it comes to the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G or a meager discount on Galaxy S21+ 5G. Here are all the Galaxy S21 series smartphones you can buy now:
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Price: ₹ 69,999
Triple rear camera setup- Main Camera 12MP Dual Pixel + Ultra Wide 12MP Camera + Tele1 3X 64MP Camera | 10MP front Dual Pixel Camera
(6.2-inch) Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display, FHD+ resolution with 2400 X 1080 pixels resolution, 421 PPI with 16M colours
Quad rear camera setup- Main Camera 108MP + Ultra Wide 12MP Dual Pixel Camera + Tele1 3X 10MP Dual Pixel Camera + Tele2 10x 10MP Dual pixel camera | 40MP front faciing camera
(6.8-inch) Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display, WQHD+ resolution with 3200 X 1440 pixels resolution, 515 PPI with 16M colours
12GB RAM | 256GB internal Storage, memory expandable up to 1TB| Dual SIM (nano+nano) dual-standby (4G+4G)
Android Pie v10.0 operating system with 2.9GHz Exynos 2100 octa-core processor
One of the best players to ever grace a football field, Lionel Messi, has recently become the player with the most matches in Barcelona history. The Argentine has now played 768 matches to date for the Spanish side.
Barcelona has a rich history of Spanish players who wore the Blaugrana shirt but surprisingly, their highest appearance maker is an Argentine. The Barcelona captain has been instrumental in their successes in the 21st century.
So let’s have a look at the top 10 football players with the highest appearances in Barcelona history:
via fcbarcelona.com
10. Guillermo Amor – 421
Country: Spain Years at Barcelona: 1988-98
Major trophies won with Barcelona
La Liga: 1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1997–98
Copa del Rey: 1989–90, 1996–97, 1997–98
Supercopa de España: 1991, 1992, 1994, 1996
European Cup: 1991–92
UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup: 1988–89, 1996–97
UEFA Super Cup: 1992, 1997
via fcbarcelona.com
9. Carles Rexach – 449
Country: Spain Years at Barcelona: 1965–1981
Major trophies won with Barcelona
La Liga: 1973–74
Copa del Rey: 1967–68, 1970–71, 1977–78, 1980–81
UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup: 1978–79
Inter-Cities Fairs Cup: 1965–66, 1971
via fcbarcelona.com
8. Victor Valdes – 535
Country: Spain Years at Barcelona: 2000-2014
Major trophies won with Barcelona
La Liga: 2004–05, 2005–06, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13
Copa del Rey: 2008–09, 2011–12
Supercopa de España: 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013
UEFA Champions League: 2005–06, 2008–09, 2010–11
UEFA Super Cup: 2009, 2011
FIFA Club World Cup: 2009, 2011
via fcbarcelona.com
7. Migueli – 549
Country: Spain Years at Barcelona: 1973–1988
Major trophies won with Barcelona
La Liga: 1973–74, 1984–85
Copa del Rey: 1977–78, 1980–81, 1982–83, 1987–88
Supercopa de España: 1983
Copa de la Liga: 1983, 1986
UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup: 1978–79, 1981–82
6. Gerard Pique – 558*
Country: Spain Years at Barcelona: 2008-current
Major trophies won with Barcelona
La Liga: 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19
Copa del Rey: 2008–09, 2011–12, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18
Supercopa de España: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018
UEFA Champions League: 2008–09, 2010–11, 2014–15
UEFA Super Cup: 2009, 2011, 2015
FIFA Club World Cup: 2009, 2011, 2015
5. Carles Puyol – 593
Country: Spain Years at Barcelona: 1996-2014
Major trophies won with Barcelona
La Liga: 2004–05, 2005–06, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13
Copa del Rey: 2008–09;
Supercopa de España: 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010
UEFA Champions League: 2005–06, 2008–09, 2010–11
UEFA Super Cup: 2009
FIFA Club World Cup: 2009, 2011
4. Sergio Busquets – 618*
Country: Spain Years at Barcelona: 2007-current
Major trophies won with Barcelona
La Liga: 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19
Copa del Rey: 2008–09, 2011–12, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18
Supercopa de España: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018
Qualcomm has been very consistent with its Snapdragon 700 series and as per some recent reports, Qualcomm is about to launch its latest 700 series chipset, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G processor which will be based on 5nm architecture results in more power efficiency. Furthermore, it will arrive with some of the big improvements, such as CPU, GPU, AI Engine, ISP, and more.
In terms of power efficiency, the new SD 780G will perform similar to the SD 888 chipset (both based on 5nm). In terms of cores, it is an octa-core processor having two Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.4GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.8GHz. In terms of GPU, it is equipped with the Adreno 642. With Adreno 642, you can enjoy True 10-bit HDR gaming, ultra-smooth gaming, and updateable GPU drivers.
There will be a big upgrade in the camera module as well, as SD 780G has a new triple ISP, named Spectra 570. It can shoot simultaneously from three cameras which means you can shoot from the zoom, wide, and ultrawide lenses at a single moment. Moreover, you can record 4K HDR and HDR10+ videos, courtesy of the advancement of the newest chipset.
Qualcomm’s press release says, “it has a new low-light architecture powering professional quality photos in any lighting condition”.
The AI performance of the SD 780G will be boosted up to 12 TOPs, credit goes to its 6th gen AI Engine, the Hexagon 770. In terms of connectivity, there will be some big upgrades as well, such as Wi-Fi 6 (speeds up to 3.6Gbps), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, 5G connectivity, and so on. As of now, it is not confirmed by which smartphone this new chipset from Qualcomm will make its debut, but the rumors are saying that it is going to be the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G.
The current Sporting director of Bologna, Walter Sabatini was working for Roma when he scouted Erik Lamela, who was at River Plate and brought him to Roma. Lamela joined Roma in 2011 for a fee worth €17 million before moving to Tottenham in 2013 for €30 million. He has been with the London club ever since.
In a recent interview, Sabatini hinted at a reunion with Lamela, when he said they want to bring him to Bologna. They have a good relationship from their days together in Italy last decade and could be a promising chance for both the player and Sabatini.
Speaking on the transfer rumour on the Here We Go podcast, Fabrizio Romano further commented that Riccardo Orsolini was in talks to be sold and Lamela was to be signed in his stead. As the situation stands, Lamela is happy at Spurs. He isn’t planning to leave and it won’t be an easy deal should Bologna decide to pursue it further.
There is nothing advanced between the two parties, and if anything has to mature then it will be in a few months when the season is over since Lamela only has a year of contract with Spurs left. Sabatini is a great scout and was responsible for having scouted Marquinhos from Corinthians second team. He is now one of the best centre-backs in the world, playing for PSG.
Logitech is well known for its computer accessories, such as keyboard, mouse, and so on. The company has recently launched three new computer accessories especially for gamers in China: the G603 Wireless Mouse, the G613 wireless mechanical keyboard, and the G840 ultra-wide mousepad. These devices can be used to build a wireless gaming desktop. So, let’s talk about each of the devices one by one.
1. G603 Wireless Mouse
It is a wireless mouse powered by two AA batteries that can provide up to 500 hours of non-stop high-end gaming (1ms latency). In Lo mode the life of the battery is said to last up to 18 months. This product is equipped with a new generation of Hero optical sensors which are known to be the most advanced game sensing solution in the market. The G603 wireless mouse features an ultra-fast Lightspeed wireless receiver having the support for Bluetooth connectivity and it comes with six programmable buttons.
The actual pricing in China is not known yet whereas, outside China, this device carries a price tag of $70 (~RMB 461) (expected to go on sale from next month in China).
2. G613 Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
It is a wireless mechanical keyboard specially designed for gamers by Logitech with Lightspeed wireless receiver onboard and the support for Bluetooth connectivity. This keyboard has 6 programmable G keys on the left side. Though it is a mechanical keyboard, the switches of this keyboard are 25% faster and 40% more durable than standard ones, courtesy of the utilization of ROMER-G switches. Similar to that wireless mouse, the keyboard is also powered by two AA batteries with up to 18 months of battery life. That means it doesn’t have a built-in battery.
The actual pricing in China is not known yet whereas, outside China, this device carries a price tag of $150 (expected to go on sale from next month in China).
3. G840 Ultra-wide Mousepad
Outside China, it carries a price tag of $50 (expected to go on sale from next month in China).
JBL is one of the best headphone manufacturers in the world right now. The sound and build quality that you get is unparalleled. JBL’s Quantum series is one of the most popular series from the brand.
So here we have listed the best deals on JBL Quantum series headphones on Amazon India:
JBL Quantum 50 Wired in-Ear Gaming Headphone with Twistlock Technology, Inline Voice Focus Microphone and Master Volume Slider (Black)
Price: Rs 1,499
JBL QuantumSound Signature to pick the smallest sound details
JBL Patented Ergonomic design Twistlock Technology for Secure fit
Inline Voice Mocus Microphone Optimized for Multi-Player Gaming
Separated Volume Slider, Mic Mute and Multi-function button controls
Cable Length Adjuster and Cable Management Channel for Mono use
What’s in the box: JBL Quantum 50 headset, L/R enhancers, 3 sizes silicone ear tips (S, M, L), QSG | Warranty Card | Warning Card
Distraction Free gaming with Active Noise Cancellation, Detachable Boom Mic with Echo Cancelling Technology
DISCORD Certified game-chat balance dial supports you with Separate Sound cards for game and Chat audio
Compatible with all gaming platforms including PC gaming, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, Switch, Mobile, Mac and VR
Powerful JBL Quantum Engine PC software customization suite for Microphone Setting modifications
RGB Effects Tuner to create your own lighting effects
Spatial Sound Setting by providing your head diameter and height to adjust surround sound profile to your fit
Create and Manage different user profiles with their own unique settings
What’s in the box : JBL Quantum ONE headset, 3.5mm audio cable, Calibration microphone, Detachable boom microphone, Windshield foam for microphone, Type-C to A cable with Game /Chat Balance Dial, QSG / Warranty card / Safety sheet
Liverpool midfielder Gini Wijnaldum has been the subject of rumours stating that a potential move to Barcelona is basically done, and the Spanish giants have agreed on all terms with the player. This is due to him being out of a contract at the end of the season, and there are no signs of it being renewed even as of this point.
Speaking on the topic on the Here We Go podcast, Fabrizio Romano and Francesco Porzio stated that nothing was, in fact, ‘done’ and that nothing has been signed.
Barcelona are in the process of changing everything. The Blaugrana have a new President in the form of Joan Laporta, alongside a new board who have the responsibility of fixing everything. Ronald Koeman’s future as Barcelona coach next season is still not set in stone, and there is a chance that he could be asked to leave at the end of the season.
All that said, Koeman likes Wijnaldum and they know each other well from their time together in the Dutch national team. Barcelona want him and are talking to his agent to make the deal happen, but all that said, they have to plan for the future first, before signing any new players.
Romano further went on to state that there is a 90% chance Wijnaldum will leave. The last talks between Liverpool and the player for a contract extension were held in December, and there is no agreement even at this point in time. While there is a huge chance to see him out of Merseyside, nothing has been decided for sure yet.