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      Jude Bellingham posts X-rated rant on Instagram after ending Real Madrid drought, blasting: ‘Giving up is not an option’

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM went on an X-rated rant on social media after ending a six-month goal drought.Bellingham, 21, netted in Real Madrid’s 4-0 win over Osasuna, with his first-half strike seeing him lob the goalkeeper to make it 2-0.Jude Bellingham launched into an X-rated rant after ending his Real Madrid goal droughtCredit: GettyThe midfielder had already assisted Vinicius Jr. before the Brazilian went on to score a hat-trick.The emphatic win ended a nightmare week for the Spanish giants on a high following the humiliating 4-0 defeat to Barcelona during El Clasico and 3-1 defeat to AC Milan in the Champions League.Bellingham had reacted angrily by kicking a water bottle when he was substituted in the 74th minute of the latter.But after getting his goalscoring tally for the season underway, Bellingham posted a defiant message on Instagram, slipping in some X-rated language in the process.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe former Borussia Dortmund and Birmingham star said: “Even in s*** times, giving up is not an option. “Madridistas, thank you for your incredible support in the good moments and the bad ones.”While Bellingham has taken 14 games to get up and running this season, by contrast he scored 23 goals in his debut season.His goalless period has coincided with the arrival of superstar Kylian Mbappe.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSpeaking on CBS Sports, Thierry Henry explained how he thought Bellingham was doing too much trying to support frontman Vinicius and Mbappe.Henry said: “It’s always Bellingham trying to make the run, trying to make the team play, running in behind, trying to break the line.How to cure England’s Bellingham, Foden and Palmer headache”I think there is a little frustration. Your nine isn’t going, and your 10 is going. I know it can happen sometimes, but not all the time. Every single time.”I know he (Mbappe) is not a [natural] number nine and that this maybe is not what he likes to do.”Do you think he (Bellingham) likes to make those runs, try and stretch the team? He’ll do it because he has to do it, because his desire speaks, his will speaks.”You don’t win games like that. You don’t win games with your 10 breaking the line, coming back, trying to bend his run, trying to defend, trying to go the other side.”On his angry reaction to his substitution, he added: “I would have been upset too. I saw him kicking a bottle. I would be upset also, of course.”His return to goalscoring ways on the pitch comes after Bellingham seemed to drop a hint about his relationship status off of it.Bellingham was seen liking Instagram posts of model Laura Celia Valk.The Sun exclusively revealed in April that the pair had begun dating.In the summer, Bellingham faced claims that the relationship was a “publicity stunt” – with the pair having not been seen together in public.But the midfielder does follow Laura on Instagram.Earlier this week, Laura posted a photodump, which included a snap of herself in a pink corseted dress.READ MORE SUN STORIESSpotting Bellingham’s like, one fan commented: “Hey Jude Bellingham.”While a second added: “Jude liked it”.Bellingham has been seen liking the posts of model Laura Celia Valk, who he was rumoured to be dating earlier this yearCredit: Instagram / @lauraceliav More

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      Stockport brutally troll local rivals Bolton with X-rated joke about kit on official teamsheet ahead of crunch derby

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      STOCKPORT brutally trolled League One rivals Bolton about their kit – and then enjoyed the last laugh too.Ahead of the Saturday afternoon derby clash at Edgely Park, the hosts took a cheeky X-rated dig at their rivals.Stockport fired an early jab towards Bolton ahead of their League One clashThe Hatters targeted the visitors’ socks for a wind-upCredit: AlamyAnd they went on to run riot in a 5-0 winCredit: AlamyThe team line-up sheet featured a description of what the teams would be wearing during the game.The Hatters’ description said they would be wearing a blue shirt with white shorts and blue socks.However, the Trotters’ description said they would be wearing a white shirt, blue shorts and s***e socks.Reacting to the jab on social media, one fan said: “Bolton Wanderers’ socks are certainly a bold choice.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA second said: “There are relatively few times when I’m glad to be colour blind, but this is one of them.”Many others reacted with laughing emojis.However, if Bolton fans were hoping they would be able to make their rivals pay for the joke, then they were left seething as they crashed to a 5-0 defeat.Stockport scored four goal in the second half, with five different players getting on the scoresheet as Bolton failed to manage a shot on target despite having 61 per cent possession.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollowing the stinking display by Ian Evatt’s side, one fan said: “I think you’ve got Bolton’s overall performance today mixed up with their socks.”Furious fans at the ground could be heard chanting: “We want Evatt out,” as the players applauded them after the final whistle.Victor Adeboyejo on joining Bolton WanderersThe result saw Stockport move on to 24 points, one ahead of Bolton, and into the play-off positions. More

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      Incoming boss Ruben Amorim names ‘very talented boy’ he can’t wait to coach when he takes over Man Utd

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      RUBEN AMORIM has singled out the “very talented boy” he can’t wait to coach at Manchester United.Red Devils fans are braced for the Portuguese boss’s arrival after the international break after he agreed a deal to replace Erik ten Hag.Ruben Amorim has highlighted the ‘very talented boy’ he can’t wait to work with at Man UtdCredit: RexRuud van Nistelrooy will take charge of his fourth and final match as interim gaffer tomorrow.And exciting is already building ahead of Amorim’s first game against Ipswich Town later this month.The former midfielder has led Sporting to two titles during his time in Lisbon.They already look on course for a third after winning all 10 of their league matches this season.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Amorim proved his tactical acumen by smashing Pep Guardiola’s Man City 4-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday.It now remains to be seen if he can bring a similar level of success to Man United, who are 13th after winning just three games this season.And one player at Old Trafford will have to be on form if Amorim is to get any joy out of the squad.Manuel Ugarte joined United this summer from Paris Saint-Germain for £50million after just one year in France.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut before that, he was a key player at Sporting under Amorim and bossed the midfield in 85 matches.Now, Amorim admits he can’t wait to unlock the best of Ugarte in a red shirt and believes the Uruguayan will soon prove himself to be a key player at Old Trafford.New Man Utd manager Ruben Amorim in awkward interview with reporter Amorim had high words of praise for Manuel UgarteCredit: AlamyUgarte played 85 times under Amorim at Sporting LisbonCredit: RexAmorim said: “All the Uruguayans I managed are incredible and that’s why I love them.“Ugarte is a very talented boy and has a lot of room to grow.“I am very happy to know that I have him back at Man United.”Meanwhile, United are preparing to face Leicester tomorrow in Van Nistelrooy’s final game as interim boss.Harry Maguire could be available for selection after returning to fitnes.While Mason Mount will be hoping for minutes following some first-team training sessions this week.Ruben Amorim is ‘Mourinho 2.0’ who turned Sporting from ‘walking dead’ into Portuguese champs… he can revive Man UtdWHEN Ruben Amorim took charge of Sporting Lisbon in March 2020, one club official compared their situation to the “walking dead”, writes Jordan Davies.Optimism and hope was at an all-time low.But the Amorim-effect was almost instantaneous, guiding the Portuguese sleeping giants to their first league title for 19 years in 2020/21, losing just once and only conceding 20 goals.Since then, Sporting have lifted another league title in 2023/24 – as well as two League Cups – and currently sit top with nine wins from nine this term.He may be young, but Amorim already has an eye for rebuilding and revitalising fallen super powers with his infectious charisma and intense tactical philosophy that hardly ever wavers. The “walking dead” at Manchester United must be praying for a similar sort of revival.And they may just get it from one of the most talented young coaches on the continent – a man accustomed to breathing new life back into crumbling institutions such as Old Trafford.Amorim has spent the last decade dreaming of one day gracing England’s Premier League, such was his admiration for an ex-United boss in Jose Mourinho growing up.Often nicknamed ‘Mourinho 2.0’, Amorim spent a week with his coaching idol in an internship capacity at United’s Carrington training base in 2018, going on to cite him as his “reference point”.United should not be expecting a mini-Mourinho, as Amorim said himself: “Mourinho is one of a kind. There won’t be another Mourinho. Mourinho is unique.”And yet, you cannot help but compare the two.For all the mismanagement in the Old Trafford hot seats over the years, this would be a real get – finally a slap in the face United’s Prem rivals have no answer for. More

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      Brentford 3 Bournemouth 2: Wissa on the double as Bees’ comeback ends dream run for visitors

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      NEVER mind the egg-chasing taking place down the road at Twickers, Brentford is the only place to go in west London for sporting entertainment.The home fans left in raptures after Thomas Frank’s side stole a five-goal thriller after twice going behind, but not even the most one-eyed Bournemouth fan could moan at the thrills and spills they had witnessed.Brentford came back to beat Bournemouth in an exciting Premier League encounterCredit: RexBrentford star Yoane Wissa scored a brace against BournemouthCredit: RexBournemouth wasted two leads against Brentford after goals by Evanilson and Justin KluivertCredit: GettyBrentford ace Mikkel Damsgaard also scored during the stunning comebackCredit: ReutersSubstitute Enes Unal missed a great chance to equalise for the visitors by hitting the bar with a header from close-range in the seventh minute of injury time, summing up a crazy afternoon.It is not a one-off either, with regulars at the Gtech Community Stadium having witnessed 29 goals in six matches here this season.With Gladiator II released in cinemas this week, this game channelled the energy of the original star Russell Crowe: Are you not entertained?Brentford striker Yoane Wissa was the star of this show as he got the goals that ultimately mattered in each half – a header across goal and a neat first-time finish – and is clearly relishing being the leading light up front.Read More on FootballThe 28-year-old has scored seven goals in just eight Premier League appearances this season and does not appear to be missing the presence of former team-mate Ivan Toney.Neither are Brentford, who have scored 22 goals already this season, and still have new signing Igor Thiago to come back from injury.The Brazilian striker was recruited as Toney’s replacement, but has yet to play in a competitive game for the club after picking up a knee injury last summer, although he is close to a comeback.Frank will be more concerned with keeping goals out than scoring them, however, particularly after they conceded twice in stoppage time to throw away a 1-0 lead in the west London derby at Fulham last Monday.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAfter that extraordinary defeat, Frank will argue that his players deserved some good luck in this fixture and no one could question their spirit.After falling behind on two occasions, they responded almost immediately to maintain their unbeaten record at home.Mikel Arteta knew Arsenal were up against it after red card against Bournemouth Only Tottenham can match their haul of 22 Premier League goals this season, although they have also conceded 22, which is why Bournemouth were always in it.Andoni Iraola’s side started well, with the confidence gained from last week’s shock win over Manchester City still coursing through the players’ veins.With Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook and Tyler Adams pulling the strings in midfield Bournemouth played all the football in the opening exchanges, and were well worth the lead they were gifted by Sepp Van Den Berg’s horrendous back-pass in the 17th minute.The Dutch defender hit the ball with the power and precision of a toddler playing crazy golf and Bournemouth striker Evanilson took full advantage, intercepting before rounding goalkeeper Mark Flekken to score for his third successive Premier League game.The Bees appeared stung by this setback, and belated sprung into action.Vitaly Janelt had brought a good save from Kepa Arrizabalaga in the Bournemouth goal and the home side were soon level, with Van den Berg relieved at having played a part.Stunning comebackVan Den Berg’s long throw was not dealt with by Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez, with Wissa pouncing on his misdirected clearance to score with a well-directed header across goal.Brentford continued to cause Bournemouth problems with their more direct approach, but there were no more attempts on goal until a flurry of action at the start of the second half.In the 49th minute Justin Kluivert put Bournemouth ahead for the second time, with the Dutch striker producing a neat finish at the near-post following a one-two with Cook.The away fans were still celebrating, however, when Mikkel Damsgaard equalised for Brentford within the space of a minute.Bryan Mbeumo created the opening on the right with an angled ball from the flank, with Damsgaard beating Kepa with a right-footed shot from a tight angle.Brentford had a penalty appeal turned away by referee Darren Bond soon after when Nathan Collins went down under pressure from Kerkez.The Bees finally went ahead in the 59th minute of a breathless encounter. READ MORE SUN STORIESKeane Lewis-Potter released Janelt down the left, whose angled ball was met by Wissa, who scored with a first-time shot for his second goal of the afternoon.Brentford’s 11 Premier League games have featured an extraordinary 44 goals this season. On this evidence the entertainment is set to continue. More

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      Wolves 2 Southampton 0: Massive basement battle win for Gary O’Neil’s side as Saints suffer controversial VAR blow

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      GARY O’NEIL should look forward to the international break – rather than an extended break – after winning the P45 derby!But goals from much-maligned Pablo Sarabia and Matheus Cunha eased the pressure on him as Wolves finally grabbed their first win of the season.Pablo Sarabia set Wolves on their way to a crucial three pointsSarabia opened the scoring after just two minutesRussell Martin fumes after a VAR decision goes against his teamThey stretched their winning run against Saints to six games on the spin to leave Russell Martin’s side rock bottom of the Prem, as the heat returned to the losing boss.Just as importantly for Wolves, was keeping their first clean sheet in 23 games, thanks to a stellar performance from veteran defender Craig Dawson.However Saints must find a proven goalscorer fast or they are surely heading back to the Championship.Both managers knew the enormity of this game as they headed for their technical areas at the start.read more football newsIn fact they could have walked a tightrope, suspended over a pool of crocodiles and it couldn’t have been much more perilous than what awaited them.The mood at Molineux was positively mutinous at the start and there were as many jeers as there were cheers when Pablo Sarabia’s name was read out before kick-off.So how ironic it was the 32-year-old Spanish international who got Wolves off to the perfect start with a goal inside two minutes!Like everyone else at Wolves he had Matheus Cunha to thank as the Brazilian started this game the way he intended to continue it …. brilliantly.Most read in FootballHe surged at Saints defence in Wolves first attack before releasing a perfectly timed reverse pass into the path of Sarabia.Inside Russell Martin’s amazing journey from living at bookies with an abusive dad to Premier League managerAnd, as Aaron Ramsdale advanced, the Spaniard kept his cool to calmly round the Saints keeper before sliding the ball into a gaping net.What a smack in the teeth for Saints and what a start for Wolves.But any notion O’Neil had that the early goal would calm frayed nerves turned out to be a false hope.Because Saints took a firm grip of the first half as Wolves wobbled.Adam Armstrong fired wide from the edge of the boix after a short-corner routine picked him out in space.Then 10 minutes after Wolves opener Southampton thought they had levelled only to be denied by a controversial VAR call.Kyle Walker-Peters cross was only partially headed clear by Craig Dawson and a mad scramble ensued as bodies flew at the loose ball.It eventually fell to Ryan Manning who lashed it high past Jose Sa to find the top corner of the Wolves net.Ryan Manning celebrates what he thought was an equaliserHowever, Referee Thomas Bramall disallowed the goal after consulting the VAR screenBut the left-back’s celebrations at scoring his first ever Premier goal were cruelly cut short by VAR Chris Kavanagh.He spotted a collision between Mateus Fernandes and Neslon Semedo which left the Wolves defender floored and drew ref Thomas Bramall’s attention to it.Once the man in the middle went to his monitor Wolves fans’ hopes rose and Southampton’s faded.Sure enough the Saint was called out as the sinner, even though neutrals felt it was Semedo who initiated contact with Fernandes.Once again the high bar on referees appeared to be lowered as it was hard to argue how Bramall had made a clear and obvious error with his initial decision to award the goal.However, given their history with controversial VAR decisions going against them it was hard to argue O’Neil didn’t deserve a lucky break for once!And if he could have picked his time to get one in his favour it would probably be now!His side spent the rest of the half with their backs to goal but Saints inability to score – coupled with a towering performance by Craig Dawson – saw them survive.The veteran defender was like a magnet to the ball as he kept swatting Saints attacks away.At half-time Wolves played their joker as they brought Molineux legend Ruben Neves on to the pitch to say a few words of encouragement to the home support.Matheus Cunha’s strike from distance sealed all three points for the home sideBrazilian Cunha was delighted with his brilliant strikeThe ex-midfielder was back in town from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal and on crutches after undergoing knee surgery.But he rallied the troops, and predicted: “I’m sure after this match everything will change.”This is a time for everyone to be together and push for the side.””I’m asking you just one thing, please bring this energy to the second half and get behind the team.”It worked a treat because, urged on by their fans, Wolves went for the kill.Instead of sitting in and soaking up pressure they aggressively pressed Saints.Joao Gomes forced Ramsdale into a fine save before Wolves finally doubled their lead with a sensational clincher.Dawson beat Cameron Archer to the ball and fed Lemina who played in Cunha.The Brazilian turned and strode forward before unleashing an absolute belter of a right-foot shot beyond Ramsdale from 25 yards.He raced off, blowing kisses to the fans and how O’Neil must have felt like planting one on his midfielder for that goal.The vital win for Wolves eases the pressure on manager Gary O’NeilRussell Martin tried to reshuffle his pack with a string of substitutions but Saints never troubled Sa.READ MORE SUN STORIESIn fact Bellegarde, who had earlier missed with an audacious chip from halfway, came much closer to making it 3-0 when he fractionally failed to get on the end of a low cross.But in the end it didn’t matter as O’Neil took a bow in front of joyous Wolves fans. 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      West Ham 0 Everton 0: Dull draw in East London piles more pressure on Lopetegui’s struggling Hammers

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      JULEN LOPETEGUI always says he wants to be judged in May – but many will have made their minds up already.This drab and desperate performance only raised more questions over the Spaniard and his side.West Ham struggled to a 0-0 bore draw against EvertonCredit: RexJulen Lopetegui’s side once again failed to impressCredit: ReutersWhat is Lopetegui’s plan? Does it exist? Is anyone listening?Few answers were offered on a glum afternoon in East London.The under-fire manager will point to Everton star Jordan Pickford and his trio of smart saves from Guido Rodriguez and Danny Ings, but that is merely papering over ever-growing cracks.West Ham were lucky to escape with a point and the only thing they had to celebrate was a first home clean sheet since January.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe summer spend of £127.5million is an awful lot of money to spend in order to be this average.Lopetegui was without Mohammed Kudus and Edson Alvarez through suspension but still had a side capable of offering much more than this.Hammers fans will have headed to Stratford hoping, if not quite expecting, to see a confidence boosting win over the Toffees.But, to the frustration of supporters and boss Lopetegui, what they were served up across a turgid first half was a display of utter incompetence.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSPasses found Everton shirts almost as regularly as they did claret and blue ones while there was a complete lack of ambition or quality on the ball.Sean Dyche’s side, without Dwight McNeil through injury, were creating more chances but hardly through being more adventurous.Meet the new Wags of the Premier League season, from a Belgian interior designer to a Portuguese modelFrom a West Ham attack the visitors broke and were only stopped from going ahead when Crysencio Summerville managed a last ditch challenge on Abdoulaye Doucoure.Iliman Ndiaye sent a shot from the edge of the box into the hands of Lukasz Fabianski, the 39-year-old still in ahead of Alphonse Areola.Under no pressure at all from Everton, happy to sit tight, the Hammers had no idea what to do with the ball at the back and struggled to get out.They managed to find a bit of space late in the first half, with Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio both having half-chances stopped by Jordan Pickford.Neither side bathed themselves in gloryCredit: AFPIt was a dull affair in the capitalCredit: PAThe display had been so insipid across the first 45 minutes that fans in the London Stadium did not even have the will to muster a proper boo at the break.Trying to inject some life into things after the restart, Guido Rodriguez ran onto a loose ball and cannoned it towards goal – only for Pickford to pull off a fine save and parry it clear.With neither side able to grasp any sort of control or momentum, Everton were then up the other end trying their luck.Vitalii Mykolenko slashed at an effort which was deflected behind before Jesper Lindstrom’s header was tipped over the bar.The Toffees should have done more when Jean-Clair Todibo, having far from his best game, was robbed by Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the West Ham half.Calvert-Lewin checked this way and that trying to create an angle but had to move the ball on before the move ended with Orel Mangala’s shot sailing high and wide.West Ham’s continued haplessness was offering Everton hope of a first win in three but this side appear to need a dozen chances to even truly test an opposing goalkeeper.Lopetegui made a triple change, sending on Carlos Soler, Vladimir Coufal and Ings to try and liven things up.Both sides were fortunate to get a pointCredit: PAThere were missed chances from plenty of starsCredit: RexWest Ham did start to see more of the ball, but were still struggling to make things happen.Lucas Paqueta – having gone missing since about February – found space on the edge of the box with players lining up in the middle but elected to dink the ball out of play.The Brazilian is capable of turning games like this on his head when at his best, but Hammers fans have seen nothing near that level of form for the majority of this year.There are always odd flashes, such as the ball which sent Summerville through before he struck the post, but never enough.West Ham’s mega summer spend looks to have backfiredCredit: PASean Dyche is likely to have taken a point before kick-offCredit: GettyWest Ham were more advanced after their changes but still giving the ball away with alarming regularity.Bowen, still not back in the England squad, was having to chase a touch of the ball everywhere and looking up to find very few options each time he gained possession.Everton, knowing a point was more valuable to them, were happy to sit in and frustrate as the hosts looked for a much needed late winner.Ings found space in the box, just as he did for a late leveller at Fulham earlier this season, but this time his left-footed strike was met by Pickford.West Ham’s substitute striker was doing all he could to get them all three points, but was being frustrated by Everton’s stopper.READ MORE SUN STORIESPickford saved the best for last, pulling off a stunning late save to send Ings’ deflected shot over the bar.The England goalkeeper was one of the only ones to leave the pitch with credit thanks to his superb stops and some canny time wasting to earn the point. 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      Crystal Palace 0 Fulham 2: Late Wilson goal seals miserable day for struggling hosts as London rivals soar up table

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      FULHAM’s former Arsenal contingent and supersub Harry Wilson were too good for injury-hit, 10-man Palace as Marco Silva’s stylish side moved up to seventh in the Prem.Emile Smith-Rowe, a club-record £34million summer arrival after two years in the wilderness under Mikel Arteta, put the Whites ahead on the stroke of half-time with a cool finish after a defensive howler from Maxence Lacroix.Fulham took all three points in the London derbyCredit: GettyCrystal Palace and Oliver Glasner are in troubleCredit: RexEngland international Smith-Rowe then combined with fellow former Gunner Alex Iwobi to tee up Wilson, fresh from his two-goal heroics to beat Brentford on Monday, just minutes after coming off the bench.Arsenal academy products Smith-Rowe, Iwobi and the on-loan Reiss Nelson were outstanding against a patched up Palace side missing the likes of Ebere Eze, Adam Wharton, Eddie Nketiah and Jefferson Lerma and firmly in the relegation scrap.Four of the last five meetings between these sides had ended in a draw and that is how it looked like finishing again for much of the first half between two evenly-matched sides.Palace boss Oliver Glasner started the game with England centre-back Marc Guehi in midfield alongside Northern Ireland under-21 international Justin Devenny on his Premier League debut.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut the home side looked limited without the creativity of Eze, relying on balls over the top for Jean-Philippe Mateta to chase down as their main attacking outlet.The tactic wasn’t without merit in the first half with former Palace favourite Joachim Andersen, who received a warm reception from the home fans, struggling to contain the powerful French forward on occasions.The Danish defender did well to clear the ball off the line after Mateta bundled a shot into the body of Bernd Leno that was bouncing towards the net in Palace’s only real chance of note.Iwobi, who was the best player on the park for much of the game, put Nelson in the clear midway through the first half but Dean Henderson did well to block his shot before crossing for Raul Jimenez to volley wide.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSEmile Smith Rowe opened the scoring for FulhamCredit: ReutersDaichi Kamada was shown red for a nasty challenge on Kenny TeteCredit: ReutersHarry Wilson added a second for FulhamCredit: PABut in first-half stoppage time Smith Rowe opened the scoring with a cool finish after he closed down French defender Lacroix, then diverted his ball out of defence into the path of Raul Jimenez.The Mexican perfectly-weighted his through ball and it tucked into the corner by Smith-Rowe to give Fulham a deserved lead.Fulham stars repeatedly slap pitch-invading fan on head in wild celebrations as he is dragged off by stewards Fulham came racing out of the blocks in the second half and were denied what would have been a fantastic team goal finished by Smith-Rowe.A strong forward pass from Sander Berge found Iwobi who skipped past a Palace and played a low cross that was met by his fellow Hale End graduate Smith Rowe.Only for a lengthy VAR decision to rule that Smith Rowe was offside by the narrowest of margins.Jimenez then volleyed narrowly over the bar as Fulham pushed hard for a second goal with Palace’s only real second-half opportunity chance coming through Daniel Munoz who latched on to a Daichi Kamada pass, but the Colombian could only shoot straight at Leno.Palace’s problems were compounded in the final 15 minutes from time when Japan midfielder Kamada was shown a straight red card for a bad challenge on Kenny Tete.He will now serve a three-game ban to add to Oliver Glasner’s list of unavailable players.Wilson, who came off the bench to score two goals in injury time to beat Brentford on Monday, struck again seven minutes from time when he fired past Henderson from a superb pass from Iwobi.The Wales international had the ball in the net again in added-time, only for Fulham to be denied once again by VAR that correctly deemed he had controlled the ball with his hand before blasting past the exposed Henderson.READ MORE SUN STORIESPalace have only won once all season and the international break cannot come quick enough for Glasner who desperately needs the likes of Eze back in his team to pull away from the bottom three.It is the opposite for Fulham who are chasing their first European adventure for 14 years in what has been their best start to a season since the 2004/05 season.Alex Iwobi was a stand out performer for Fulham More

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      Jude Bellingham ends Real Madrid goal drought as ‘world class’ Vinicius strike vs Osasuna finishes horror week on a high

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM finally got himself off the mark for Real Madrid this season and ended a horror goal drought.The England star was involved in the humiliating 4-0 El Clasico defeat with Barcelona last weekend before he was hooked as Madrid fell to a 3-1 defeat to AC Milan in the Champions League.Jude Bellingham ended his six-month Real Madrid goal drought in a 4-0 win for Real MadridCredit: GettyBellingham lobbed the goalkeeper to put his side 2-0 upCredit: GettyHe reacted angrily by kicking a water bottle when he was substituted in the 74th minute of the latter.However, the 21-year-old finally had something to smile about as Los Blancos cruised to a 4-0 LaLiga win over Osasuna.And the game came with personal vindication as he brought an end to a six-month goal drought.Having already assisted Vinicius Jr for 1-0, Bellingham had raced through on goal with a late curved run down the middle when Raul Asencio played an exquisite pass over the top into his path.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBellingham then lobbed the ball over the onrushing goalkeeper to score his first goal of the season after 13 games.By contrast he scored 23 goals last season after a transfer from Borussia Dortmund as Madrid went on to win the La Liga and the Champions League.His goalless period has coincided with the arrival of superstar Kylian Mbappe.Speaking on CBS Sports, Thierry Henry explained how he thought Bellingham was doing too much trying to support frontman Vinicius and Mbappe.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHenry said: “It’s always Bellingham trying to make the run, trying to make the team play, running in behind, trying to break the line.”I think there is a little frustration. Your nine isn’t going, and your 10 is going. I know it can happen sometimes, but not all the time. Every single time.Moment Jude Bellingham video chats sick child in hospital after ex-team-mate calls him out of the blue”I know he (Mbappe) is not a [natural] number nine and that this maybe is not what he likes to do.”Do you think he (Bellingham) likes to make those runs, try and stretch the team? He’ll do it because he has to do it, because his desire speaks, his will speaks.”You don’t win games like that. You don’t win games with your 10 breaking the line, coming back, trying to bend his run, trying to defend, trying to go the other side.”On his angry reaction to his substitution, he added: “I would have been upset too. I saw him kicking a bottle. I would be upset also, of course.”The Osasuna win saw Vinicius Jr grab a hat-trick, including one featuring a peach of a pass from goalkeeper Andriy Lunin as he set the Brazilian forward away on a counter-attack after retrieving the ball from a corner.However, Madrid suffered injuries to Rodrygo, Eder Miliato and Lucas Vazquez before half-time, adding to a list already containing Aurelien Tchouameni, Thibaut Courtois, Dani Carvajal and David Alaba.The win moves them six points behind league leaders Barcelona, who will play Real Sociedad on Sunday.His return to goalscoring ways on the pitch comes after Bellingham seemed to drop a hint about his relationship status off of it.Bellingham was seen liking Instagram posts of model Laura Celia Valk.The Sun exclusively revealed in April that the pair had begun dating.In the summer, Bellingham faced claims that the relationship was a “publicity stunt” – with the pair having not been seen together in public.But the Real Madrid midfielder does follow Laura on Instagram.Earlier this week, Laura posted a photodump, which included a snap of herself in a pink corseted dress.READ MORE SUN STORIESSpotting Bellingham’s like, one fan commented: “Hey Jude Bellingham.”While a second added: “Jude liked it”.Bellingham has been seen liking the posts of model Laura Celia Valk, who he was rumoured to be dating earlier this yearCredit: Instagram / @lauraceliav More