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    Chelsea star Moises Caicedo scores late goal of the season contender from halfway line as fans say ‘I’m crying’

    MOISES CAICEDO scored his first Chelsea goal with a stunner from the halfway line. The £115million midfielder had an open net to aim at after Bournemouth keeper Neto rushed off his line to tackle Raheem Sterling. Moises Caicedo scored his first Chelsea goal with a stunner from the halfway lineCredit: GettyCaicedo made the most of Neto being off his lineCredit: GettyIt was his first goal for ChelseaCredit: PAThe midfielder struck the ball from just inside the halfCredit: Sky SportsBut still Caicedo had it all to do as he lobbed home from just inside his own half to open his Chelsea account in sublime style to leave fans in awe.One said: “Caicedo might have just scored the goal of the season on the last day of the season. Wow, that’s beautiful.” Another added: “Warra goal by Caicedo I’m crying.”One hailed: “Unreal from Caicedo.”READ MORE IN football Another said: “Moises Caicedo waited till the last game of the season to score a world class goal.”Chelsea beat off Liverpool to the Premier League record signing of Caicedo in the summer. But the former Brighton man struggled to show his best after starting life in West London before turning his form around of late.And, along with striker Nicolas Jackson, the pair received high pre-match praise from manager Mauricio Pochettino.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPochettino said: “I expect more from him even if he is doing well. I think next season I have no doubt he will be much better.”Now he knows what it means to play for Chelsea, all of the pressure off.Most dramatic Premier League’s final days”The players believe in the way that we work and they agree in the way we want to apply our philosophy and the way to play and that is fantastic.”The idea to have players that really trust and believe and that is why the future will be amazing. “He is one of the players that still has room to improve.” More

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    Man Utd 0 Chelsea 6: Emma Hayes bids farewell to Blues by sealing WSL title on dramatic final day at Old Trafford

    MAYRA RAMIREZ caused magnificent mayhem, lighting the fuse for a six-goal Chelsea rampage with Emma Hayes given a storming send-off. The Colombian bagged a brace in a 6-0 Old Trafford trouncing of Manchester United, with Fran Kirby also netting in her final Blues outing.Emma Hayes signed off her Chelsea reign in styleCredit: ReutersFran Kirby signed off on her Chelsea career with a goalCredit: GettyAnd was mobbed by her Chelsea team-matesCredit: GettyThe one-sided demolition saw the team crowned Women’s Super League queens for a fifth successive time with England boss Sarina Wiegman and United icon Sir Alex Ferguson watching from the standsThe visitors also took their trophy tally from 15 to a sweet 16 with Hayes ending her Blues’ reign as a top-flight champion 12 years on from starting her job without an office or staff.Women’s Super League  season finales did not come much more intense than today’s fixtures with the race once again going to the wire.  The stakes were high for the Blues who started the day top but level on points with second-placed Man City initially by virtue of a plus-two goal difference advantage.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLIt was the final day their blunt-talking, serial-winning boss Hayes would be in their dugout before taking charge of the USA Women’s national team at the end of this term. In a season that began with dreams of a quadruple trophy treble, hopes that were later dashed, the visitors were eager to give their boss another silverware send-off With Arsenal defeating them in the Conti Cup, Barcelona dispatching them in the Champions League and Man United ending their FA Cup run in the semis, the league was their only hope“The league is your bread and butter”, was a response Hayes gave at a press conference two years ago when asked how it means to her to win back-to-back titles. Most read in FootballChelsea captain Millie Bright and Emma Hayes shared a moment on the touchlineCredit: PACASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSYet earlier this month her seven-time title winners came so close to ending the season trophyless. A shock 4-3 loss to Liverpool took the race out of Chelsea’s hands with Gareth Taylor’s Man City looking odds on to triumph. Emma Hayes gets stuck into Chelsea trainingBut Chelsea’s bitter rivals Arsenal clinching a hardfought away win against City earlier this month gave Hayes a second chance. “We’re not f***king done yet”, were the words Hayes’ roared after her final home game at Kingsmeadow 13 days ago.  Back then her side capitalised on Man City dropping points to reignite their title challenge by thrashing Bristol City 8-0And in today’s game they grabbed it with both hands roasting the Red Devils by racing to a 4-0 lead in 44 minutes. Ramirez, who missed the Blues’ last five matches with a hamstring injury, made a stunning return with her crocked striker pal Sam Kerr among those watching from the stands. The Colombian took just two minutes to give Chelsea a lead heading home from Guro Reiten’s cross. Johanna Rytting Kaneryd made 2-0 six minutes later, slotting into a far corner beyond United goalkeeper Mary Earps. United hit the woodwork with Maya Le Tissier’s attempted header from a corner before Sjoeke Nusken made 3-0 at close range.And they took their lead to 4-0 with Ramirez outmuscling her marker to bag her brace before half-time.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe second spell went from bad to worse for Marc Skinner’s side with Melanie Leupolz taking advantage of their failure to clear to slam the ball into the roof of the net.And Chelsea heroine, who was playing her last Blues game before leaving the club this month, slotting home a classy finish to wrap up the hammering.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM HUGE UNDISPUTED WORLD TITLE FIGHT More

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    I graduated from uni last week having studied for SIX years during loans from Chelsea – now I’m targeting Wembley glory

    NATHAN BAXTER got a 2:1 last week — and that will do him just fine this weekend too.Bolton’s brainy keeper has just graduated with a degree in history from the Open University.Nathan Baxter is one game from the Championship with Wanderers after building his career on loan at seven clubs from ChelseaCredit: RexThe Londoner worked his way up via temporary spells in non-leagueCredit: GettyAnd six years of study while working flat out to forge a career in pro football could be about to pay off big time.The ex-Chelsea stopper hopes to cap an amazing season by seeing off Oxford United in the League One play-off final to clinch promotion to the Championship.Baxter, 25, will be hoping to show he is as clever between the sticks as he is between his ears at Wembley today. He said: “Football is an intense environment at times, but you also get a lot of time to yourself in the week, in the afternoons.READ MORE TOP STORIES“I just wanted to do something to take my mind off football. Everyone has their thing. Some play golf, some video games.“History was always something I enjoyed as a kid. “My dad would watch history documentaries at night. He would sometimes fall asleep on the sofa and I would stay up. “That’s where my love of history started.Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“When I left school and was doing my scholarship at Chelsea, they paid for Mr Smith, my old history teacher from school, to come into the club and teach me my A levels. I did history and politics.“It was an emotional moment when I got my graduation because he has sadly passed away. The rise of Adam Wharton”Me and my dad thought of him and hoped he was smiling down.”Baxter was so determined to make a go of goalkeeping that he took seven loans while at Chelsea to learn about football the hard way — in competitive games that matter. He was just 17 when he played for the Met Police.From non-League with Solihull Moors to Ross County in the Scottish Premiership, he had boots and gloves in one bag and a laptop and textbooks in another.Degrees normally take three years  to complete and most undergraduates combine it with boozing and partying.But teetotal Baxter said: “It was quite a lot of commitment. “Sometimes I was questioning whether it was worth it because it was hard at times. “I’d be up at night and having to play the next day.“I remember being on summer holiday in Lanzarote with the family and having to do work. Baxter faces the biggest match of his career so far vs OxfordCredit: Rex”There were a couple of times it was tough around handing in time. But it was definitely worth it. “The Open University was great too, giving me extensions if I had a lot of games coming up.“The degree covered everything. I find it interesting when I watch the news and can understand why certain things have happened because of events 50 to 100 years ago.”Ironically, it is with Wanderers where much-travelled Baxter feels most at home.He said: “I didn’t quite realise how much of a difference it would be and I love it.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I feel more settled and I have improved massively as a keeper.“The whole aim is to get promoted and we are now one game away from that.” More

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    Premier League legend, 33, gets sensational Euro 2024 call-up despite not playing for national team in two years

    PREMIER LEAGUE legend N’Golo Kante has been called up by France manager Didier Deschamps for Euro 2024.Kante, 33, is one of the greatest ever midfielders to grace the English top flight after two glittering stints at Leicester and Chelsea. Chelsea and Leicester legend N’Golo Kante has been recalled by FranceCredit: Getty – ContributorKante has been called up for Euro 2024 despite not playing for France in the last two yearsCredit: GettyThe Frenchman has been away from the spotlight in the last two years due to a hamstring injury he suffered during his final season at Stamford Bridge and his eventual move to Saudi Arabia.The versatile midfielder currently plays for Al-Ittihad alongside another legendary France team-mate in Karim Benzema.His change in circumstances have also seen him being omitted from his national team in the last two years with his last game taking place against Denmark at home in the Nations League back in 2022.However, France manager Deschamps hasn’t forgotten Kante and included him to his 25-man squad ahead of the summer’s tournament in Germany.Read More on FootballThe Al-Ittihad star will be joining some more Premier League stars, like West Ham’s Alphonse Areola, Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate and Arsenal’s William Saliba.Kante will get the chance to add to his 53 caps, which include two goals.The ex-Caen star will also look to complete the trifecta after already winning the 2018 World Cup and the 2021 Nations League title.Kante has also won every available silverware on club level starting with Leicester’s sensational Premier League triumph in 2016.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe France international was among the players that led the Foxes to the greatest underdog story in football history.Kante then moved to Chelsea the same summer and went on to lift another Prem title in 2017.Meet the ten Wags ready to stun at Euro 2024The midfielder also won the FA Cup in 2018, the Europa League in 2019 and the Championship League in 2021.England boss Gareth Southgate will also be announcing his own squad fairly soon.France’s Euro 2024 squadHere’s who France boss Didier Deschamps called up for this summer’s Euro 2024
    Goalkeepers: Alphonse Areola (West Ham), Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Brice Samba (Lens)
    Defenders: Jonathan Clauss (Marseille), Theo Hernandez (AC Milan), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), Ferland Mendy (Real Madrid), Benjamin Pavard (Inter Milan), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich)
    Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid), Youssouf Fofana (Monaco), Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), N’Golo Kante (Al-Ittihad), Adrien Rabiot (Juventus), Aurelien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaïre-Emery (Paris Saint-Germain)
    Forwards: Bradley Barcola (Paris Saint-Germain), Kingsley Coman (Bayern Munich), Ousmane Dembele (Paris Saint-Germain), Olivier Giroud (AC Milan), Randal Kolo Muani (Paris Saint-Germain), Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain), Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan) More

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    Emma Hayes ‘not stressed’ by bid to guide Chelsea to a fifth successive title in her final game in charge of the Blues

    EMMA HAYES is relishing the WSL title race going to the wire following the “unbelievable adversity” her team has faced this term.And the Blues chief, whose 12-year reign ends this weekend, sees Maika Hamano as a key player for Chelsea’s future.Chelsea are likely to face a tricky test against Manchester United in Emma Hayes’s last game in charge of the teamCredit: PABlues fans hope to see the team pull off a win against United at Old Trafford with WSL title retention at stakeCredit: GettyMaika Hamano’s strike against Tottenham secured victory for Chelsea in their penultimate game of this WSL seasonCredit: GettyThe Japan forward, 20, netted in the Blues 1-0 defeat of Tottenham on Wednesday night, slamming a first-half shot beyond Spurs goalkeeper Bara Votikova.Her match-winning strike helped her side go top of the table above Manchester City.Both teams are currently level on points but with Chelsea carrying a plus-two goal difference advantage.Hayes, 47, said: “She’s been incredible in training, she’s Chelsea’s future and I’m always happy to keep evolving this team.Read More Football Stories “I’ve said it a thousand times. I’m leaving the next manager a fabulous team.”We’ve evolved it and Maika been fantastic in training and has been smashing goals in all week, she deserved the start (against Tottenham). This Saturday Hayes will be on the touchline for the last time as Chelsea manager before commencing her role as head coach of the USA’s women’s national team.The Blues’ final game under their gaffer will be a clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford, six days after the Red Devils lifted the Women’s FA Cup at WembleyMost read in FootballAnd like last term the battle to be crowned top-flight champions will be decided on the last day of the WSL season, with Gareth Taylor’s Man City also in contention.Should Man City dispatch Aston Villa at Villa Park, Chelsea will need a win and a higher goal difference tally than their rivals in order to secure a fifth successive title.When ask how much her team relishes taking title races to the wire, Hayes adds: “I said to them, proverbially speaking, it’s like going in with a gun in your mouth. “How do you want to respond to that?”What I love about the team is our ability, no matter that proverb, to keep their cool.”We will find a way to keep performing no matter the pressure.”These will be the things I remember the most, it won’t be the wins, the ability of human beings to keep finding a way.”People write you off, you wonder if you have more to give, we’re still finding a way.”This season has seen Chelsea face challenges with injuries with star striker Sam Kerr, forward Mia Fischel and defender Aniek Nouwen sidelined by knee ligament ruptures.And influential striker Mayra Ramirez has missed the Blues’ last four games due to injury.In a season where Chelsea lost a league cup final and Champions League and FA Cup semis duel, another title win make them WSL champs for a seventh time.Her team had their title hopes reignited when Man City fell to a 2-1 home loss to Arsenal last Sunday. A game that was followed by Chelsea trouncing Bristol City 8-0 before their narrow win against Tottenham last night. The Blues boss said: “I am enjoying myself, I’m not stressed. “I’ve been here before, I love seeing the fans and being with them.Man United are battling Liverpool for a fourth-spot finishCredit: Getty“I love the saying when someone gives you a second chance in life, make sure you don’t need a third and I love that we take it to the last day.READ MORE SUN STORIES“No matter the outcome I’m super proud of how this team keeps finding ways. “The adversity we’ve had this year has been unbelievable.” More

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    Chelsea land £5MILLION bonus from Real Madrid due to little-known Hazard transfer clause – despite him RETIRING

    CHELSEA will pocket £5million from Real Madrid due to a little-known clause in the deal to sign Eden Hazard despite the star RETIRING, according to reports. Hazard, 33, signed for the Spanish giants from the Blues in 2019 in a deal worth £130m.Chelsea will receive £5million after Real Madrid made the Champions League finalCredit: ReutersIt comes as part of the deal Madrid made to sign Eden Hazard in 2019Credit: GettyThe terms in the deal remain valid despite Hazard retiring in OctoberCredit: GettyThe deal saw Chelsea receive £88m up front, with various performance related clauses and add-ons included.The Belgian signed a five-year deal worth £20m a season with Los Blancos but struggled with injury throughout his time at the club.After playing just 54 LaLiga games for Madrid, Hazard saw his contract with the club terminated last summer.He then announced his retirement from football in October. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, the terms of the deal between Chelsea and Madrid have remained valid, according to The Telegraph.And Carlo Ancelotti guiding Madrid to the Champions League final this season has seen another of these bonuses triggered. It means Chelsea, who recently sold their training ground and a hotel in intra-group deals to help them with Premier League Profit and Sustainability rules, will gain a bonus £5m.Despite hanging up his pro boots, Hazard has shown he still has his incredible football ability.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFootage showed him skinning four players in training before impressing in a charity football match in Qatar.Hazard initially came through the ranks with Lille before joining Chelsea. Watch Eden Hazard ‘leave influencer for dead’ as ex-Chelsea star skins four players before scoring in charity matchAt Stamford Bridge he won two Premier League titles, two Europa League’s, the FA Cup and the League Cup while scoring 110 goals and adding 85 assists in 352 appearances. More

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    Man Utd ‘line up two Chelsea stars as Red Devils look to transfer market to solve defensive crisis’

    MANCHESTER UNITED may turn to rivals Chelsea as they look to solve their left-back woes.Luke Shaw, 28, and Tyrell Malacia, 24, have struggled with injuries and full-back has been one of their weak points in recent years.Chelsea could be willing to sell at least one left-back over the summerCredit: GettyThe Blues have climbed above Manchester United in the tableCredit: GettyOld Trafford chiefs are set for a busy summer in the transfer market whoever is in the dugout.And transfer guru Simon Phillips claims Chelsea stars Ben Chilwell, 27, and Marc Cucurella, 25 are on their radar.Both come with concerns over injury and form and would be unlikely to get United fans excited.Juan Mata, Nemanja Matic and Mason Mount have all followed this path in recent years – to varying degrees of success.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSChelsea may let at least one of the duo leave this summer as Todd Boehly continues to shake things up at Stamford Bridge.United started the season the stronger of the clubs but the injury-hit Blues have climbed above them in the table.The Red Devils are undergoing a revolution of their own after Sir Jim Ratcliffe took over football operations.SunSport exclusively revealed they are speeding up the arrival of top scout Sam Williams as their plans take shape.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe previously worked for the Red Devils as an academy scout and first team recruitment analyst between 2017 to 2022.United are aiming to build a “best-in-class” academy recruitment team, with Williams taking on the role of lead scout.Man Utd’s problems laid bare with WATERFALL flooding through Old Trafford’s leaky roof as heavens open vs ArsenalAcross the last six months, they have swooped for staff from Ipswich, Cardiff and Blackburn to bolster the area.Meanwhile, several scouts have been promoted and changed roles within the club.Williams’ return follows the arrival of Jason Wilcox as technical director.But their biggest recruitment move is likely to be a new manager with Erik ten Hag set to be axed.SunSport’s verdict on Man Utd flopsSir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos have a busy summer ahead to get Man Utd’s squad in order for next season. Below SunSport gives it verdict on how they should deal with the Red Devils flops this summer.
    Andre Onana – STAY: After a dodgy start at Old Trafford Onana has proven to be one of the more reliable members of the squad this season despite being peppered with shots constantly.
    Altay Bayindir – GO: Reports in February suggested Bayindir was unhappy with his bit part role at Man Utd amid interest from Turkish giants Galatasaray. If profit can be made on a sale then it should be done.
    Tom Heaton – STAY: Veteran goalkeeper Heaton, 38, is a reliable back-up and is on a relatively small wage at the club. So long as he is happy it makes sense to keep him.
    Aaron Wan-Bissaka – GO: Wan-Bissaka, 26, has never managed to make the right-back position his own. With his contract up in 2025 it makes sense to cash in now.
    Diogo Dalot – STAY: Dalot, 26, has been one of Man Utd’s most consistent performers this season.
    Raphael Varane – GO: If it wasn’t for his injury record there would be a strong shout to keep Varane, but costs need to be cut to allow the squad to be freshened up.
    Harry Maguire – GO: Maguire has showed he has the right character to be at Man Utd but overall ability and desired profile are another matter, with Maguire too slow to play in a high line defence.
    Lisandro Martinez – STAY: Martinez, 26, is second to none in terms of build up play. He needs a long-term defensive partner on the right side and to cut out the injuries which have plagued him this season.
    Jonny Evans – GO: Veteran campaigner Evans could easily be on the stay list if he was only going to be a bit part player. But he has shown his advanced years at times this season.
    Victor Lindelof – GO:  Lindelof, 29, has been reliable if not unremarkable in his Man Utd career. He has one year left on his contract so should be moved on if a decent transfer fee can be got for him.
    Willy Kambwala – STAY: He should be given the opportunity to mature for a few years behind a senior CB pairing before stepping into the first team as a starter or being moved on.
    Luke Shaw – GO: One of the Premier League’s best left-backs when fit, Shaw has been a good servant when available. But alas that has been his Achilles heel once again this season.
    Tyrell Malacia – STAY: Malacia, 24, was decent enough to earn some merit in his first season at Man Utd before injury ended his season and inadvertently led to his second season being a write off.
    Sofyan Amrabat – GO: Amrabat, 27, looked like a world beater at the Qatar World Cup with Morocco. But he’s had an underwhelming season in England and his loan spell will almost certainly not be made permanent.
    Casemiro – GO: An alarming physical decline has seen him turn from key star to burden. If a club is willing to buy the 32-year-old – who has two more years on his contract – then United should snatch their hand off.
    Christian Eriksen – GO: Eriksen proved a useful asset and Ineos should look to bring in another player with similar traits, but frankly his legs have looked gone towards the end of this season.
    Kobbie Mainoo – STAY: The first of the so-called untouchables, Mainoo has been a rare glimmer of hope in the Red Devils midfield this season.
    Mason Mount – STAY: Mount can be given the benefit of the doubt until summer 2025 at least after a debut season riddled with injury.
    Scott McTominay – STAY: McTominay, 27, has proven himself to be a brilliant plan B off the bench this season, and that is exactly why Ineos should look to keep him.
    Bruno Fernandes – STAY: Man Utd’s best player since his arrival just over four years ago, Fernandes, 29, remains second-to-none when it comes to creating chances while his tenacity boosts those around him.
    Antony – GO: There’s a case to argue that Antony may be the worst pound-for-pound signing in Premier League history. Despite some memorable moments he simply isn’t Man Utd quality.
    Anthony Martial – GO: Ultimately Martial needs to be let go when his deal runs out this summer after an appalling injury record of late.
    Marcus Rashford – STAY: As easy as it would be to say Rashford should leave the club this summer, it is difficult to look at the market and find many available players capable of scoring 30 goals a season.
    Alejandro Garnacho – STAY: Another third of the untouchables trio, Garnacho has made the right-wing his own since coming into it. He’s a raw talent but has shown he has the quality to improve.
    Rasmus Hojlund – STAY: A slow burner in his first Man Utd season, the 21-year-old has often been starved of supply which has led to him being unable to get the goals his movement and unselfish play often merits.
    Amad Diallo – STAY: In the fleeting moments he has been on the pitch for Man Utd this season, Diallo has looked dangerous and exciting. He should be given a chance to flourish with some proper chances in the first team across a whole season. More

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    Real Madrid ‘start work on NEXT Galactico transfer after Mbappe – but give Premier League clubs a year’s head start’

    REAL MADRID have already started working on a massive transfer deal for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz.But Real aren’t planning to sign Wirtz, 21, before the summer of 2025 and have thus given the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool a year’s head start.Real Madrid are planning to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz in 2025Credit: GettyReal Madrid target Wirtz as their next Galactico after Kylian MbappeCredit: AFPMan Utd, Man City, Chelsea and Liverpool also target Leverkusen star WirtzMbappe, 25, finally confirmed he is leaving Paris Saint-Germain in June after months of reports insisting the star forward has no plans to extend his seven-year stint at Parc des Princes.The star forward looks set to join Los Blancos as a free agent on a lucrative contract.And Real are already preparing the ground for their next Galactico signing with Wirtz posing as their favourite marquee signing for the 2025-26 season.According to Marca, the Spanish champions have begun work on acquiring the playmaker at the end of the 2024-25 campaign.Read More on FootballThat means United, City, Chelsea and Liverpool, who see him as Mohamed Salah’s replacement, will have to work fast this summer or next January.This promises to be quite an intense bidding war with Bayern Munich also interested.The Germany international has set the world alight this season by starring for Xabi Alonso’ undefeated Leverkusen side.The German champions are targeting an unprecedented Treble triumph while enjoying a record 49-game unbeaten run across all competitions.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd Wirtz has stood out with a staggering total of 18 goals and 19 assists in 46 appearances.Real are famous for beating their competition in landing some of the world’s top young talent.England star Jude Bellingham speak in fluent spanish as Real Madrid parade LaLiga trophy leaving fans so ‘proud’Madrid proved it with the signings of Jude Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga and Endrick. More