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      Ex-Barcelona star’s stunning Wag goes topless on the beach on holiday and shows off bum as he makes cheeky comment

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      EX-BARCELONA star Marc Bartra was almost as cheeky as his girlfriend after the model posted a topless photo and showed off her bottom on holiday.Bartra couldn’t resist chipping in on Instagram when Jessica Goicoechea shared revealing shots from a beach in the Maldives with her 1.8million followers.
      Jessica Goicoechea went for the almost all-over tan in the MaldivesCredit: https://www.instagram.com/goicoechea/
      Jessica was more modest when she fronted up for another snapCredit: https://www.instagram.com/goicoechea/
      In some ways Spanish model Jessica revealed even more at the Idolo AwardsCredit: Instagram / @goicoechea
      Linking his message to Jessica and a glamour photographer, the defender wrote: “@pepeherreros @goi need someone to help you with the next@joan6six6shoot ?? I’m in 🙄😜😍”
      Fashion designer Jessica had let emojis do the talking in her own Instagram message with her pictures.
      She simply posted: “💙🦈🌴💚🌞🌺🥭”
      One photo had the 26-year-old posing with a naked back and a minimalist bikini bottom.
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      Other pics, from the front, were more modest, although in one snap she had to hold an untied bikini top down to cover her chest.
      And her followers weere quick to show their appreciation.
      One wrote: “Maldives+you=🔥”. Another posted: “Insane 😍”
      It comes just weeks after she wore slightly more but also displayed a lot more – at a red-carpet event.
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      An apparent wardrobe malfunction at the Idolo Awards left her wearing a dress with beaded strips that left little of her top half to the imagination.
      That drew replies on Instagram like “Holy moly 🔥” and “This dress😍 just wow.”
      In contrast, partner Bartra has been out of the spotlight since the 14-cap Spaniard, 32, moved to Trabzonspor for this season.
      He was with Barca from 2010-2016 before spells with Borussia Dortmund and then Real Betis.
      The fashion designer chose her own slant on a classic look at a galaCredit: Getty
      Jessica’s partner Marc Bartra spent six years at Barcelona and moved to Turkey with Trabzonspor this seasonCredit: PA:Empics Sport More

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      Chelsea line up shock transfer swoop for Barcelona star Alejandro Balde as Ben Chilwell replacement

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      CHELSEA are reportedly set to make a daring bid for Barcelona star Alejandro Balde to replace Ben Chilwell for next season.Spanish wonderkid Alejandro Balde’s current contract with Barcelona ends in 2024.
      Balde has been extremely impressive on the Barcelona teamCredit: Getty
      Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell has been plagued by injury during his time with the BluesCredit: Alamy
      The 19-year-old has burst through the ranks at the Spanish team, establishing himself as Xavi Hernandez’s first-choice left-back, ahead of more seasoned campaigners like Jordi Alba.
      The teen has even made it into the Spanish national team, impressing with his performances on the international stage.
      The Catalans have been hard at work to try and renew Balde’s contract until 2027, with talks reportedly going well with his agent, Jorge Mendes.
      Mendes allegedly wants Barça to hand the teen a contract that reflects his performance, possibly with a salary that equals that of Pedri or Ansu Fati, who renewed last year.
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      However, the Barcelona youngster has also been rumoured to be a target for the Blues as the summer window approaches.
      While both Balde and his representative want him to continue at Barcelona, Mendes reportedly warned the Spanish team that there are other competitors in the race for the teen.
      According to SPORT, Chelsea are understood to be the most interested in the young star, having previously looked at signing him in 2019.
      The Premier League heavyweights are rumoured to be unhappy with their left-back options, Ben Chilwell and Marc Cucurella.
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      After being signed from Leicester City for £50m, Chilwell has suffered with injury over the last two seasons, and has only now begun to find his form in matches.
      The full-back has also emerged as a transfer target for rival team Manchester City, as a replacement for Joao Cancelo after his falling out with manager Pep Guardiola.
      Last year Chelsea manager Graham Potter picked up left-back Cucurella from Brighton with a £60m deal, but the Spaniard initially struggled to settle into the team amid personal problems, and was even booed by his own supporters during one match.
      Chilwell’s absences and Cucurella’s struggles have likely led the Blues to look elsewhere for a top-level specialist on the field, and Balde would fit the bill.
      And having previously spent large sums in securing these players, Blues owner Todd Boehly would be unlikely to balk at forking out on Balde if needed.
      Balde publicly left his future open a few weeks ago, giving Chelsea hope that they might be able to snatch him from Barcelona.
      Marc Cucurella had a difficult start with Chelsea after being signed for £60millionCredit: Alamy More

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      Barcelona confirm they will go all out to re-sign Lionel Messi in sensational free transfer two years after PSG move

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      BARCELONA have made contact with Lionel Messi’s camp over a free transfer this summer.The Argentina legend left the Nou Camp in the summer of 2021 after his contract expired.
      Lionel Messi is available on a free in the summerCredit: AFP
      Xavi is hoping to persuade his former team-mate back to BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      But his Paris Saint-Germain contract runs out at the end of the season and he could be available on a free transfer.
      Reports claimed he had verbally agreed a new deal with the French giants but a contract is yet to come to fruition.
      That has opened the door for Barca to make their move, and according to vice president Rafa Yuste the club has already taken steps to re-sign Messi.
      He said: “We’ve been in contact with Leo Messi’s camp. Leo knows how much we appreciate him and I’d love for him to come back.
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      “For sure Messi loves Barça and the city, so we hope to find the right conditions to continue his history here.”
      Manager Xavi revealed last month that the club are in “permanent contact” with the 35-year-old, hinting a return could be on the cards.
      He said: “Messi knows that Barcelona is his home and the doors are open, I said this many times.
      “He’s my friend — we are in permanent contact, a potential return will only depend on him. Leo is the best player in history, he’d always fit in.”
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      It is believed Xavi could help persuade Messi back to the Nou Camp having previously played alongside him for Barcelona.
      President Joan Laporta is also determined to land the superstar and reportedly met with his father and agent Jorge recently.
      Speaking last summer, Laporta said: “I don’t believe Messi’s chapter at Barcelona is over.
      “And I believe it is our responsibility to make sure that chapter is still open, that it hasn’t closed.
      “To have a moment to do it how it should have been done so that he may have a much more splendid ending than what he had.
      “If I feel like I owe him one? Yes.
      “Morally, as the president of Barcelona, I think I did what needed to be done. But also as Barcelona’s president, and personally, I believe I owe him one.” More

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      Fuming Chelsea ‘looking to sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Inter Milan’ in ‘anti-Barcelona’ transfer

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      CHELSEA are reportedly plotting to offload Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Inter Milan and in doing so blocking a return to Barcelona. The striker is out of favour at Stamford Bridge after his summer transfer unravelled within months of his arrival.
      Aubameyang has three goals in 18 appearances in all competitions this season for ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Reports in recent days have indicated that the 33-year-old is keen on moving back to Barcelona after his brief but successful spell at the Nou Camp last year.
      But Fichajes report that Chelsea have “anger” towards Aubameyang for flirting with Barcelona and are unhappy over the “disaster” that the signing has become.
      The outlet adds that Inter Milan are interested in the star but he is holding out while the option of Barca remains possible.
      The Catalan club are reported to still be keen on him after his stunning mid-season impact last year when he scored 11 goals in 17 league games.
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      The former Gabon international was in Spain before the international break as he joined former teammates to openly celebrate Barcelona’s crucial El Clasico win over Real Madrid earlier this month.
      It was the latest sign of the breakdown in relationship between the player and the club.
      Aubameyang’s Blues career had initially shown promise as he scored a blinding goal away at Crystal Palace and netted in both Champions League group stage games against AC Milan.
      But the forward fell rapidly from the pecking order despite goalscoring being a consistent issue for Graham Potter’s side.
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      Aubameyang could now be a part of the group of first-team stars that Chelsea look to get rid of this summer.
      Worrying financial results has made clear the club need to balance the books after this season’s astonishing transfer spree. More

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      Arsenal step up Vitor Roque transfer hunt with Mikel Arteta confident of beating Barcelona to 18-year-old Brazilian

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      ARSENAL are ready to rival Barcelona in the race to sign Brazilian wonderkid Vitor Roque, according to reports.The 18-year-old striker has 14 goals in 40 games for Athletico Paranaense.
      Roque has forced his way into the senior squad after helping Brazil win the U20 South American Championship last monthCredit: EPA
      Brazil’s former national team coach Luiz Felipe Scolari claimed: “He will become one of the greatest players we have ahead of us”.
      Roque received his first senior international call-up for Brazil this month, coming on as a substitute in their 2-1 defeat to Morocco last Saturday.
      According to Sport, Barcelona will face opposition from Arsenal and Chelsea for the young star.
      The Catalans were thought to be leading the race, with the forward admitting they are his dream club.
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      However, Spanish media outlet Mundo Deportivo have also reported that the player is not looking to ignore the Premier League sides and his dad was recently in London.
      Any battle for his signature could increase his price tag.
      His representatives have moved their interest away from Barcelona due to the club’s financial limitations.
      Barcelona were unable to sign any new players in January, and as things stand, they won’t be allowed to spend during the summer transfer window as well.
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      This means the Gunners should find it far easier to reach a transfer agreement.
      Roque would be following in the footsteps of fellow Brazilian’s Martinelli and Marquinhos, who joined the North London club in 2019 and 2022, respectively.
      Arsenal’s sporting director Edu Gaspar has been in contact with the teenager for months.
      Meanwhile, in the Premier League, Arsenal will play Leeds at the Emirates on Saturday. More

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      Robert Lewandowski branded a ‘machine’ with ‘body like a rock’ as Barcelona star shows off insane physique

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      ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI stunned fans with his latest Instagram post. The Barcelona ace showed off his ripped figure while lifting weights in the gym.
      Robert Lewandowski showed off his ‘rock’ body in the gymCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CqaA1V3omq_/
      Lewandowski remains a top forward even at the age of 34 as a resultCredit: Alamy
      And many fans were left in awe at the Polish international’s insane physique.
      Taking to Instagram, one fan declared: “Body like a rock 😵.”
      A second fan said: “Such a machine.”
      A third commented: “Robocop 🔥🙌.”
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      “Machine Lewangoalski,” typed a fourth.
      A fifth added: “Terminator.”
      While another remarked: “Wow 😍.”
      It comes with Lewandowski having a peculiar dietary trick which even leaves his team-mate’s baffled.
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      The 34-year-old has a peculiar “backwards diet”, whereby he eats his dessert FIRST.
      Lewandowski believes it not only helps him to burn fat faster but it also makes him more energetic too.
      While still at Bayern Munich he said: “They still don’t understand.
      “They shake their heads when they see me finishing with some soup.”
      His wife, Anna, has also lifted the lid on his nutrition plan, which includes a ban on lactose.
      Speaking in 2019, she said: “The most important thing is training and nutrition.
      “We refrain from lactose and wheat flour. It’s about quality food.
      “Pancakes, brownies, vegetable spaghetti, porridge or millet. We also like to eat high-quality fish.
      “Sometimes after training we drink beetroot juice with cinnamon or cayenne pepper.
      “When we mix many foods at once, sometimes we aren’t doing the right thing.
      “We feel bloated, have to loosen our trousers. The mix is ​​too much for our body.”
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      Lewandowski joined current club Barcelona last summer.
      He has scored 25 goals in just 33 games, including 15 in La Liga which has helped the club forge a 12-point lead at the top of the table. More

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      Barcelona’s financial woes deepen as BOLTON demand shock payment from cash-strapped club

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      BOLTON are claiming to be owed money by Barcelona, according to reports.Cash-strapped Barca shuffled their finances last summer in order to bolster boss Xavi’s squad.
      Barcelona have struggled with financial issues in recent seasonsCredit: Getty
      Marcos Alonso was one of their recruits, but the nature of the Spaniard’s transfer from Chelsea has now been questioned.
      Spanish paper AS claimed last month that the transfer had been reported to Fifa for alleged fraud by Alonso’s former youth team Union Aldarve.
      And according to Mundo Deportivo, Bolton feel they are due a payment too.
      Alonso, 32, played for the Trotters between 2010 and 2013 after signing from Barca’s fierce rivals Real Madrid.
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      He subsequently signed for Fiorentina, spending three years in Serie A before signing for Chelsea under Antonio Conte in 2016.
      His six years at Stamford Bridge came to an end last summer, when he left the Blues to return to LaLiga with Barcelona.
      After being heavily linked with the Catalan side through the transfer window, Alonso moved to Barca on September 2 after having his Chelsea contract ended by mutual consent.
      It was initially reported that Alonso had been due to be part of the deal that took Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona to Chelsea.
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      Alonso has made 27 appearances for Barca this seasonCredit: Reuters
      But after it emerged that Barca did not have time to register the left-back on deadline day he was released by Chelsea instead – allowing him to move clubs outside of the transfer window.
      Bolton, as well as Union Aldarve, have reportedly questioned the true nature of the transfer – although it is unclear what their exact grievance is.
      Sports lawyer Jorge Vaquero claimed to Mundo Deportivo that, should a club be found guilty of “concealing data regarding a transfer”, a ban from signing players could be enforced by Fifa.
      Alonso has made 27 appearances for Barca this season.
      Xavi’s men sit atop LaLiga – leading rivals Real Madrid by 12 points after beating them 2-1 before the international break.
      Alonso, 32, played for Bolton between 2010 and 2013Credit: PA:Press Association More

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      Man Utd ‘already negotiating Ruben Neves transfer as Barcelona pull plug on deal to sign in-demand Wolves midfielder’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are “already negotiating” a transfer for Ruben Neves as Barcelona pull out of the race for the Wolves star, according to reports. The midfielder has long been linked with the Premier League’s biggest clubs after consistently impressing at Molineux.
      Ruben Neves has been one of Wolves’ main stars since moving to the club six years agoCredit: Getty
      Neves arrived in the midlands from Porto in 2017 and is close approaching his 250th appearance for the club.
      But with the 26-year-old out of contact at the end of next season, Wolves now face a dilemma of whether to cash in on the star in the summer or potentially let him go for free a year later.
      Fichajes claim Man United are already making quick progress to land their long term target.
      The Red Devils are reported to be in talks already for Neves with the summer transfer window fast approaching.
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      In a further boost for the club, the Spanish outlet claim that Barcelona are no longer interested in the Portuguese international.
      Xavi is reported to think the star does not fit the Catalan giant’s “profile” despite reports often linking him with a Nou Camp switch.
      The Spanish side are believed to be looking for a player to sit in front of the defence, possibly as a replacement for club legend Sergio Busquets who could leave at the end of the season.
      But Neves has often played in a slightly more advance role for Wolves, which has often seen him score amazing goals on his voyages forward.
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      United manager Erik ten Hag has already done plenty of business to revamp his midfield.
      Scott McTominay and Fred have gone from regular starters under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to bench players this season as high quality recruitments took their place.
      Five times Champions League winner Casemiro was brought in last summer alongside former Tottenham star Christian Eriksen.
      An injury to the Dane in January saw United enter the market again to bring in Marcel Sabitzer on loan from Bayern Munich. More