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    Watch Jude Bellingham score stunning solo goal for Real Madrid as fans say ‘he’s just showing off at this point’

    JUDE BELLINGHAM scored a REMARKABLE solo goal in the Champions League as his sensational start to life at Real Madrid continued.The England midfielder, 20, came into Tuesday night’s trip to Napoli having netted seven times in eight games for the Spanish giants.
    Jude Bellingham picked up the ball and weaved through Napoli playersCredit: Twitter @footballontnt

    He beat one man inside the box and fired into the far cornerCredit: Twitter @footballontnt
    It is Bellingham’s eighth goal in nine games for Real MadridCredit: Getty
    Bellingham did his trademark celebration after scoringCredit: AP
    And he showed no sign of slowing down as he produced another astonishing moment of quality in Italy.
    With his side drawing 1-1, £115million man Bellingham picked up the ball 10 yards inside the Napoli half and drove at the Serie A champions’ defence.
    He burst into the box and skipped past a challenge before rifling into the far corner.
    It was a wonderful goal from the ex-Borussia Dortmund man who had earlier assisted Vinicius Jr’s strike.
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    And after the game he received his sixth Player of the Match award in nine games for Real Madrid.
    Bellingham is fast-becoming Real Madrid’s talisman and fans were in awe on social media.
    One said: “Bellingham’s goal was a sheer masterpiece, it’s a work of art on the football pitch. ⚽🔥 World class Bellingham.”
    Another added: “Ballon d’Or incoming.”
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    A third replied: “Is he playing against kids?”
    While a fourth responded: “He’s just showing off at this point.”
    Real Madrid went on to win the game 3-2.
    Bellingham has has now netted in both of Real Madrid’s Champions League games.
    He’s also LaLiga’s top scorer with six goals from seven matches.
    He has made an astonishing start to life in SpainCredit: Alamy More

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    Laura Woods suffers awkward moment on TNT Sports coverage as ‘simply scrumptious’ star stuns in elegant black outfit

    LAURA WOODS was accidentally sprayed in the face while someone worked on her hair ahead of TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage.The presenter, 36, was live at Old Trafford on Tuesday evening for Manchester United’s clash with Galatasaray.
    Laura Woods was getting ready to present TNT Sports’ Champions League coverageCredit: TNT Sport
    Someone doing her hair accidentally sprayed her in the faceCredit: TNT Sport
    But there was something of a mishap before they went on air.
    Woods was rehearsing her lines as someone from TNT Sports’ team adjusted her hair and sprayed it.
    However, they accidentally missed her hair and ended up spraying her in the eye and face.
    Woods momentarily winced before she saw the funny side and laughed it off.
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    Meanwhile, fans hailed the accomplished presenter – who wore a stunning black outfit for the Champions League coverage.
    Praising Woods on social media, one person said: “Laura Woods is a much better presenter than Richard Keys.”
    Another added: “I love Laura Woods she is simply scrumptious 😋.”
    A third replied: “Laura Woods tonight 😍.”
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    While a fourth responded: “Laura Woods is absolutely unreal looking! 🤪. And I don’t even like women. 😳.”
    Woods took over as TNT Sports’ Champions League host following the company’s change of name from BT Sport in the summer.
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    Little-known Champions League rule forces Newcastle into major match-day change ahead of historic PSG clash

    NEWCASTLE have been forced into a major match-day change by a little-known Champions League rule.Eddie Howe’s side host Paris Saint-Germain at St. James’ Park on Wednesday night.
    Newcastle have been forced to change their pre-match music line-upCredit: EPA
    The match will be the first Champions League game played at the ground since 2003.
    However, fans will not be able to hear the club’s traditional song during its regular slot.
    Going Home (Theme of the Local Hero) is usually played as the players walk out onto the pitch.
    According to Uefa rules, though, the final piece of music played before kick-off has to be the Champions League anthem.
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    As a result, Newcastle will be forced into playing their song earlier in order to adhere to the rules.
    The rule also impacted Arsenal’s group stage opener against PSV last month.
    Due to the regulations, The Angel was moved forward and played during the light show before the players walked out.
    Newcastle have already breached Uefa rules during this season’s Champions League.
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    Ahead of their opening match with AC Milan last month, Howe’s pre-match press conference had to be delayed due to adverse weather preventing the squad from flying to Italy.
    Uefa rules state that the pre-match media duties must be carried out within an allotted window.
    Newcastle head into their clash with PSG after earning a point away to Milan in their first match.
    The Magpies have been drawn into the so-called ‘group of death’, with Borussia Dortmund the fourth team in group F.
    To mark Wednesday’s historic match, shirt sponsors Sela put on a drone show above St. James’ Park on Monday night.
    Fans gathered around the stadium to watch the show as anticipation builds before their clash with the French champions.
    St. James’ Park will host Newcastle’s clash with PSG on Wednesday nightCredit: Rex More

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    Man Utd ‘desperately trying to root out MOLE’ after popular social media account leaks team news and injury updates

    MANCHESTER UNITED fear they have a mole within their ranks leaking sensitive information.An anonymous account on X – formerly known as Twitter – has been sharing first-team news and injury updates before they are made public by the club.
    An anonymous account on X has been sharing confidential Manchester United injury newsCredit: AFP
    Man Utd are trying to root out a potential mole issuing sensitive information on social mediaCredit: EPA
    The mystery leaker has stopped posting on match days.
    But the account most recently issued injury updates regarding the fitness of Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and Sergio Reguilon, who are all sidelined.
    Much of the information is accurate, and confidential.
    And, according to The Mail, the account has raised immense suspicion at Old Trafford.
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    And United chiefs believe someone connected with the club must be behind it.
    Now the Manchester giants are said to be investigating in a bid to root out any possible moles.
    The profile was created earlier this year, often beating the Red Devils’ official accounts in revealing the latest news.
    This has led to plenty of traction online and a large number of followers.
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    The Red Devils fear those kinds of accounts could damage team unity and offer an advantage to their opponents.
    A United insider told the Mail: “Preparation for games these days is so thorough that leaked information about team line-ups and injuries can give the opposition an advantage to exploit.
    “United fans should be hounding out these accounts that routinely leak this kind of information, and questioning what is their motivation for doing it.”
    United return to action tonight against Galatasaray in the Champions League.
    Erik ten Hag’s are looking for their first European victory this season after losing 4-3 to Bayern Munich in Germany. More

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    Goal scoring isn’t a problem for Eddie Howe’s Newcastle, after banging in eight at Bramall Lane then another two last weekend.
    They’re not short of options in the attacking areas and shouldn’t fear this PSG defence.
    They’ve managed five clean sheets on the bounce too – but they obviously haven’t faced up to anyone like Kylian Mbappe in that run.
    He’s fancied to get on the scoresheet with his pace set to trouble that Toon back four immensely.
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    Man City hit by travel chaos with press conference cancelled before Champions League clash with RB Leipzig

    MANCHESTER CITY have been struck by travel chaos ahead of their Champions League clash with RB Leipzig.The Citizens were due to fly out to Germany this afternoon but bad weather put those plans on hold.
    Pep Guardiola was forced to give his pre-match press conference remotelyCredit: Getty
    Warnings of severe wind in Saxony are in place until midnight but City hope to land this evening.
    Pep Guardiola’s press conference has been cancelled and took place remotely from the training ground instead.
    Newcastle risked punishment from Uefa after Eddie Howe was unable to attend his pre-match press conference in Milan two weeks ago.
    Toon arrived in Italy late after their travel plans were also negatively affected by bad weather.
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    It has been a recurring theme for Premier League clubs in Europe this season after Arsenal and Manchester United also experienced problems.
    The Gunners squad were left stranded at Luton Airport on Monday as their private plane was grounded by the storms which battered the south of England.
    They were due to arrive in Lille at 5pm UK time ahead of a 40-minute drive to Lens but Arteta’s scheduled press conference was cancelled because he was running so late.
    United arrived late to their Champions League opener against Bayern Munich a fortnight ago.
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    City came from behind to win their opening game against Red Star Belgrade at the Etihad.
    The champions are favourites to retain their crown and are expected to win their group, which also includes Young Boys. More

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    Copenhagen vs Bayern Munich LIVE SCORE: Latest updates, team news as Harry Kane and Co take on Danes in Champions League

    BAYERN MUNICH are back in Champions League action tonight as they face Copenhagen in Group A. Harry Kane netted as Bayern beat Manchester United 4-3 in their opener while Copenhagen had to settle for a 2-2 draw away at Galatasaray.

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