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      Cole Palmer booked for scuffing penalty spot before Haaland goal but Chelsea fans rage ‘Garnacho got away with it twice’

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      CHELSEA fans have been left fuming after Cole Palmer was booked for scuffing the penalty spot against Manchester City.City were given a spot-kick after a controversial decision saw Marc Cucurella penalised for a foul on Erling Haaland during the Premier League clash.
      Anthony Taylor booked Cole Palmer for scuffing the penalty spotCredit: PA
      The former City star was trying to disrupt Haaland’s penaltyCredit: Sky Sports
      Chelsea fans claimed that Alejandro Garnacho got away with the same thingCredit: Getty
      While the VAR was overseeing the decision, former City star Palmer was booked for scuffing up the penalty spot.
      The action is nothing new and has been seen plenty of times recently in football.
      The midfielder’s attempts to disrupt Haaland’s penalty did fail as the Norweigan buried his effort.
      However, the booking angered the home support, with many claiming that Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho had gotten away with it in the past.
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      Taking to social media, the Blues supporters let their complaints against referee Anthony Taylor be known.
      One posted: “Palmer yellow for messing with the spot, but Garnacho got away with it twice 🤷🏻‍♂️.”
      A second complained: “Cole Palmer got a yellow card for scuffing the penalty spot, ridiculous.”
      While one claimed Palmer will “be a City villain for years”, another wrote: “Palmer yellow for messing with the penalty spot, banter.”
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      A fourth said: “Are y’all seeing the Cole Palmer yellow???? Wow.”
      Another added: “Anthony Taylor is awful.”
      Garnacho pulled off similar antics in Manchester United’s Champions League games against Copenhagen.
      He did it in the home fixture, which then saw Jordan Larsson’s effort saved by Andre Onana as United won.
      The winger then tried it again in the reverse game, but that time, it was to little effect as the Danish side scored and went on to win the game. More

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      Man City fans troll Chelsea with bizarre ‘champions of Europe’ chant… but Blues supporters have perfect comeback

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      MANCHESTER CITY fans trolled Chelsea with a bizarre chant – but Blue supporters quickly shut them up.With the match goalless and City dominating possession, the away fans tried to perk up their team by winding up the opposition.
      Raheem Sterling helped to silence the Manchester City fansCredit: AFP
      City fans strangely began to chant: “Champions of Europe, you’ll never sing that.”
      It is a song that has been used to taunt the Citizens for years, but they can now boast of being European champions thanks to their Champions League triumph in June.
      However Chelsea have also won the Champions League – twice, even beating City in the final in 2021.
      So Chelsea fans quickly hit back with chants of “We’ve won it all” and “champions of Europe, we’ve won it two times!”.
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      Some supporters even poked fun at the travelling contingent by signing: “We saw you crying in Porto.”
      Chelsea beat City 1-0 in Porto in the 2021 Champions League final – which was the first time City had reached that stage of the competition.
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      Chelsea fans may have silenced their opposite number but they were soon left fuming as referee Anthony Taylor awarded City a penalty after Marc Cucurella pulled down Erling Haaland in the box.
      Haaland slotted home the penalty as Chelsea fans directed their chants towards Taylor, criticising the ref despite VAR agreeing he made the correct decision.
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      Man Utd and Liverpool handed major Kylian Mbappe transfer boost with Real Madrid move ‘at risk due to financial issues’

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      REAL MADRID have sparked a double red alert with claims they can’t afford to sign Kylian Mbappe.Manchester United and Liverpool have been monitoring the PSG striker’s situation as his contract expires next summer.
      Speculation over Kylian Mbappe is hotting up as his contract ends next summerCredit: Getty
      The Telegraph suggest “financial issues” have dented Real’s chances of recruiting their long-time top target.
      Now Premier League giants, including Chelsea, might ponder launching a staggering offer for the France star in January.
      Mbappe, 24, has already rejected a reported offer from Saudi club Al-Hilal worth around 1billion euros (£787m) in wages and a transfer fee close to 300m euros (£262m).
      Back in July the pacy 73-cap hero was given two weeks to extend his current PSG deal – or be sold.
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      But he never signed – and instead was retained.
      The French champions will hate risking losing Mbappe for free at the end of the season.
      But Luis Enrique’s Ligue 1 leaders are also determined to mount a serious challenge for the Champions League.
      And assuming they squeeze into the group stages, selling their star player in the January transfer window would put a huge dent in those ambitions.
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      Real have also denied holding talks with PSG over the ex-Monaco man.
      In a dream world the Spanish giants would love to field Mbappe behind their £115m England midfielder Jude Bellingham.
      But the club said in a statement: “Given information in the media about negotiations between the player Kylian Mbappe and our club, Real Madrid state that this information is categorically false.
      “Negotiations have not taken place with a player who belongs to PSG.” More

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      Arsenal line up transfer for Champions League star as Partey replacement despite ace wanting to play for Liverpool

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      ARSENAL are lining up a move for Julian Brandt, according to reports. The Borussia Dortmund star got his teeth into Premier League opposition when he scored in his side’s 2-0 win over Newcastle in the Champions League on Tuesday.
      Julian Brandt is being lined up by ArsenalCredit: Getty
      The Gunners may bring him in as a midfield replacement for Thomas ParteyCredit: Getty
      Brandt has previously flirted with a move to England, with Jurgen Klopp wanting him over Mohamed Salah for his evolving Liverpool team back in 2017.
      And according to The Mirror, Arsenal want to bring the 27-year-old to the Emirates.
      Arsenal signed Declan Rice and Kai Havertz to play in midfield in the summer.
      But reports suggest Thomas Partey could be making an Arsenal exit with concerns over his injury record.
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      Midfielder Brandt could therefore be bought in as a replacement, though there are a number of options in that sense.
      However, the Gunners will not be alone in wanting to sign the German.
      Eddie Howe’s Newcastle are also said to be interested in his signature.
      Dortmund are unlikely to be under pressure to sell in January given Brandt recently signed a contract extension to June 2026.
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      But that will not stop interest from coming in the summer.
      Although neither side are Brandt’s preferred destination, having admitted in an interview with The Athletic he regrets not joining the Reds from then-club Bayer Leverkusen.
      He said: “I had that chance to take that next step to join Liverpool, but the time wasn’t right for me.
      “I was aware that they were also looking at Mo Salah at the time. It’s a shame because I would have loved to play for Kloppo.”
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      Jude Bellingham ‘ruled out for two weeks with shoulder injury and will MISS England Euro qualifiers’

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM has been ruled out of England’s upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers due to a shoulder injury, according to reports.The Real Madrid midfielder, 20, missed the Spanish giants’ 3-0 win over Braga in the Champions League on Wednesday.
      Jude Bellingham is set to miss England’s matches this month due to a shoulder injuryCredit: Rex
      He will not feature for Real Madrid against Valencia on SaturdayCredit: Rex
      It is now being reported he will play no part in their clash with Valencia on Saturday evening.
      And he is set to be sidelined for two weeks – meaning he will be unavailable for England’s upcoming matches against Malta and North Macedonia.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid have released a statement saying: “After the tests conducted today on our player Jude Bellingham, he was diagnosed with instability in his left shoulder, as a result of a recent dislocation.”
      Bellingham’s injury is the latest in a series of problems for Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate.
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      Tottenham’s James Maddison has already withdrawn with an ankle issue that is set to keep him out until the new year.
      Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka limped off during the Gunners’ win over Sevilla in the Champions League.

      Newcastle striker Callum Wilson picked up a hamstring injury against Borussia Dortmund in midweek.
      And Brighton captain Lewis Dunk was another England star that picked up a knock in European competition as he was replaced at half-time during their 2-0 victory over Ajax.
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      Bellingham’s injury is a blow to Real Madrid as he has instantly become their talisman since arriving in the summer.
      The ex-Birmingham man has enjoyed a remarkable start to life at the Bernabeu, scoring 13 goals and providing three assists in 14 games.
      He has also already racked up 27 caps for England, scoring two goals. More

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      I’m a double Premier League title winner but now I’m branching out into new sport after injury hell

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      THIBAUT Courtois has revved up his off-field career – by founding a motorsports team.The former Chelsea keeper, now with Real Madrid, has set up TC Racing.
      Thibaut Courtois has founded his own racing teamCredit: AP
      The team received its licence on Thursday from the Spanish Automobile Federation and will compete in Formula 4 next year.
      Courtois, 31, has hired ex-Formula 1 driver Roberto Merhi as team principal.
      The Spaniard, 32, took part in 13 Grand Prix races for Marussia in 2015.
      Belgium international Courtois posted a promotional film for the team on Instagram, announcing: “Here we are.”
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      He has yet to nominate TC Racing’s drivers for the 2024 season.
      F4 recruits young drivers from the world of go-karting among others, and trains them towards an F1 career.
      The Spanish F4 championship includes five races on home soil, plus further events in Belgium and Portugal.
      Courtois won two Premier League titles with Chelsea, in 2015 and 2017.
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      He also helped the Blues lift an FA Cup and a League Cup.
      Signed from Genk in 2011, he spent three successful seasons on loan to Atletico Madrid before making his name at Stamford Bridge.
      Real Madrid paid £35million for the 6ft 6ins keeper five years ago.
      Courtois has since won eight major trophies with Los Blancos, including the Champions League and two La Liga titles.
      He is currently sidelined following a knee operation in August. More

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      Real Madrid line up summer transfer for Man City’s Erling Haaland as agent heads to Bernabeu and release clause emerges

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      ERLING HAALAND could be the subject of a transfer tug-of-war in the summer after his agent was reportedly spotted at Real Madrid’s stadium.The Manchester City ace, who has already scored 15 goals this season, has remained in the Spanish giants’ background plans since emerging as one of European football’s most lethal forwards.
      Erling Haaland’s agent was reportedly spotted attending Real Madrid’s match vs BragaCredit: Getty
      Real Madrid are said to be eyeing a move for the Man City ace when his release clause becomes activeCredit: Getty
      Haaland’s agent Rafaela Pimenta has said she always seeks to gives clients ‘options’Credit: INSTAGRAM/Rafaela Pimenta
      Speculation has been rife that Madrid could launch a bid to try and prise the 23-year-old away from Pep Guardiola’s side.
      And this has showed no sign of cooling after Haaland’s agent Rafaela Pimenta was spotted at the Bernabeu to watch Real Madrid’s win over Braga in the Champions League on Wednesday, according to AS.
      That is despite Pimenta not representing any men’s players from either club.
      The report adds that Haaland’s long-term future could be thrown into doubt thanks to a release clause which activates in the summer.
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      That being said, Madrid would need a cough up £175million to match the clause.
      Pimenta, the successor to the late Mino Raiola’s agency empire, has previously insisted on always giving clients options for the future.
      She previously told AS: “I am in favor of freedom. It’s my battle. 
      “One of my priorities as an agent is to offer the player what I call ‘the key to the door’. 
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      “When the player goes to a club I do everything to create the conditions so that the key to the door is in his hands.”
      However, the report suggests there are currently no negotiations ongoing between the parties over a move for Haaland, with such discussions being saved til the summer.
      The Norwegian finished runner-up in this year’s Ballon d’Or behind Lionel Messi, but did claim the Gerd Muller prize for deadliest striker as a consolation.
      Madrid have reportedly had a tough time making a choice between signing Haaland or Kylian Mbappe.
      A report from Italy had suggested they had picked Mbappe over Haaland to combine with new superstar Jude Bellingham.
      This was followed up by reports in Spain saying they had chosen not to sign Mbappe and would instead pick the ex-Borussia Dortmund star. More

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      Chelsea and Newcastle eyeing transfer swoop for brilliantly-named Champions League wonderkid who broke Man Utd hearts

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      NEWCASTLE have reportedly joined the transfer race chasing Manchester United’s brilliantly-named nemesis.But they could face competition from mega-spenders Chelsea for the talented teen.
      Roony Bardghji is attracting transfer interest from around Europe – including Newcastle and ChelseaCredit: Rex
      Roony Bardghji stunned the Red Devils in the Champions League on Wednesday night with his dramatic 87th-minute winner for Copenhagen.
      That prompted superb chants of “Roony, Roony” from the home fans in a cheeky dig at United’s record goalscorer Wayne Rooney.
      But the 17-year-old sensation was already gaining plenty of interest – and not just because he is a Football Manager wonderkid.
      Chelsea were linked with the exciting winger back in 2021 – as were Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Ajax.
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      And now, according to Jeunes Footeux, Newcastle – who look set to miss out on Ruben Neves in January – have sent scouts over to the Danish capital to watch Bardghji in action.
      It is understood a Magpies scout was even in the crowd for Wednesday’s magic moment as he came off the bench to seal the memorable 4-3 victory.
      Brighton, Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leizpig are also said to be monitoring his incredible progress.
      The fine finish past Andre Onana was Bardghji’s 11th goal in 24 appearances this season – and 15th in 57 games overall.
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      Born in Kuwait in 2005, he moved to Sweden seven years later and shone in Malmo’s academy before transferring to Copenhagen in 2020.
      Bardghji made his Copenhagen senior debut just six days after his 16th birthday – then got his first goal just a week later.
      The Sweden Under-21 international – who already has two Danish Superliga winner’s medals and lifted the Danish Cup last season – is under contract until December 2025.
      But it seems inevitable he will have plenty of offers from some of Europe’s top clubs to leave before then.
      Speaking after the youngster’s breakthrough in 2021, then-Copenhagen boss Jess Thorup said: “It is not the intention that they (Copenhagen’s young stars) should just be here for a few matches and then move on.
      “They should preferably stay here for a few years and help Copenhagen achieve good results.
      “But when the time is right and the really big clubs are there, then that can be the springboard.
      “But right now, he’s just going to play a hell of a lot of games for Copenhagen and make a difference, and that’s hopefully what we’ll see.”
      Bardghji fired past Andre Onana to spark wild scenes inCredit: AFP More