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    Glam model Laura Celia Valk bluntly shuts down talk of relationship with Jude Bellingham in three-word statement

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    MODEL Laura Celia Valk rubbished rumours suggesting she is in a relationship with Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham.Bellingham, 21, has shone bright ever since joining Real from Borussia Dortmund in 2023 following a staggering £115million deal.Laura Celia Valk was linked with a relationship with Real Madrid star Jude BellinghamCredit: Instagram @ lauraceliavLaura, though, dismissed all those rumours with a blunt statementCredit: Instagram @ lauraceliavLaura was asked about the Bellingham rumours on InstagramCredit: InstagramLaura is a popular model on social mediaCredit: InstagramBellingham’s personal life has been largely out of the public eyeCredit: RexThe star midfielder has gone on to register a whopping 30 goals and 19 assists in 64 appearances with Los Blancos, with whom he’s already won LaLiga and the Champions League.As the England international’s image continues to grow so do rumours about his personal life.Recent speculation suggested that Bellingham is romantically involved with glam model Laura, 25.However, the internet personality, who shares a series of glam pics across her social media channels, dismissed all the talk during a Q&A with fans.Read Moe on FootballOne of her 567,000 followers asked her on Instagram: “Do you have a boyfriend?”And Laura issued the following blunt response: “No, I don’t.”Details of Bellingham’s private life have remained largely out of the public eye.The ex-Birmingham star spends a lot of his down time with family and mum, Denise, who supports him in Spain.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBellingham had a slow start this season with Real after a dominant run last term.That was after the reigning Spanish champions signed Kylian Mbappe and manager Carlo Ancelotti struggled to find some chemistry between his star players.Jude Bellingham’s glorious England moment brought back in styleHowever, the versatile midfielder has recently turned things around with six goals and three assists in his last seven league matches.Laura has a huge Instagram followingCredit: Instagram / @lauraceliavShe regularly shares glamorous snapsCredit: Instagram / @lauraceliavLaura’s posts receive thousands of likesCredit: Instagram / @lauraceliavShe often posts from exotic locationsCredit: Instagram / @lauraceliavLaura has over half a million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram More

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      I was too ashamed to speak to Lionel Messi when training with him – now I’m playing for another Barcelona legend

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      NICO PAZ has admitted he was “too ashamed” to speak to Lionel Messi when he trained with him.The midfielder made his Argentina debut in October in a 2026 World Cup qualifier.Nico Paz was ‘nervous’ when he first met Lionel MessiCredit: GettyPaz is currently starring for Como in ItalyCredit: EPAPaz, 20, made an assist for Messi during the 6-0 victory and was hailed by the former Barcelona star afterwards.Messi claimed that the Como star can “continue to grow” and that he “understands the game perfectly”.He added: “I hope he continues like this.”He played, he enjoyed it and I think he’ll feel comfortable in this team because he likes having the ball.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLPaz had revealed that he first met Messi when he was 17 years old.The midfielder trained with the Argentine national team when he was in the youth side.He admitted that he was “too ashamed” to try and speak to Messi and got “nervous” when seeing him.He told DAZN: “I had met him once before, when I was 17 years old, with the U20s, in a training session with the senior national team.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”This was the second time I saw him, but the first time I was in the locker room with him.”I didn’t talk to him, I was too ashamed.Flooded pitch causes chaos in Argentina’s draw with Venezuela as Lionel Messi rants about ‘ugly’ match”I get nervous when I see him.”Since then, Paz has become one of the most promising midfielders in Europe.After progressing through the youth academy at Real Madrid, he made the bold decision to leave in August.He joined Serie A newcomers Como for £5m and has become a key player for manager Cesc Fabregas.This season, he has made 15 appearances in Serie A, scoring two goals and assisting three more.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Oli McBurnie lined up for swift transfer return to England as Burnley and Blackburn battle it out for Las Palmas striker

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      LANCASHIRE rivals Burnley and Blackburn are in a battle to bring Oli McBurnie back from Spain.Clarets want a striker and will offer a loan deal for the Scot, 28, who left Sheffield United for Las Palmas in the summer.Burnley and Blackburn are trying to bring Las Palmas ace Oli McBurnie back from SpainCredit: GettyMcBurnie stood out with Sheffield United in the Premier LeagueCredit: AFPHowever, Rovers are also keen on a similiar plan involving McBurnie.The striker had spent his entire career in Britain before moving to LaLiga.The ex-Scotland international started out at Leeds’ academy before moving to Bradford.After three years in the Bantams’ youth squad McBurnie earned a senior call-up in 2013, which led to two loan stints at Chester.Read More on FootballAfter two years the forward moved to Swansea, who also loaned him out to Newport County, Bristol Rovers and Barnsley.The Scot ultimately settled at Sheffield United in 2019 where he enjoyed five successful years.McBurnie amassed a total of 29 goals and seven assists in 159 appearances with the Blades.The attacker helped Chris Wilder’s side finish ninth in their return to the Premier League in the 2019-20 season.Most read in FootballAfter Sheffield United’s relegation in 2021 he helped them return to the Prem in 2023.McBurnie left in July for Las Palmas where he has registered two goals and three assists in 16 appearances.Moment Rangers-daft frontman Oli McBurnie bags assist against Real Madrid two months after Ibrox side could have signed him for FREEMeanwhile, Burnley have also enquired about ex-West Ham attacker Said Benrahma, 29, who is struggling for game time at Lyon. More

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      Trent Alexander-Arnold should take the risk and move to Real Madrid… but Liverpool have a ready-made replacement

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      I SEE Trent Alexander-Arnold has woken up and smelt the coffee — which is why I see him waving goodbye to Liverpool in the summer and signing for Real Madrid.If it were me and I fancied going out for a coffee or a cuppa after training, then I’d prefer to do so in Spain rather than Liverpool. Most would.Trent Alexander-Arnold is out of contract at the end of the seasonCredit: PAReal Madrid are long-time admirers of the versatile defenderCredit: GETTYLos Blancos could very well make a move for the England internationalCredit: GETTYHarry Redknapp has urged Alexander-Arnold to take the risk and join RealCredit: GettyNo disrespect as it’s a great club and a lively city but there is just something magical about Madrid. So you can see the pull for a world-class right-back.It is probably Trent’s dream to play for Real Madrid and he’ll have seen pal Jude Bellingham do the same last year.Bellingham could have gone from Borussia Dortmund to any Premier League club he fancied but the magnetism of the Bernabeu is irresistible.My analogy about coffee seems trivial, of course, but there is so much involved in making a big move.READ MORE ON TRENTLiverpool is a special club but you have to remember he cost them nothing, has given them years of service as a former academy player and now is the time to try a new adventure.Sometimes you can go stale and maybe it is time for him to go and play great football at another great club.With his contract up in the summer there is serious money to be made, too.It is similar but not quite the same for Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTrent Alexander-Arnold has kept quiet on his Liverpool futureCredit: GettyAlexander-Arnold is 26-years-old, the others in their early 30s. Salah, in particular, might be looking at one last big pay day by going to play in Saudi Arabia.And for a young man like Alexander-Arnold this is the chance to reach for the stars, to play with a team of world-class pros, earn serious cash and win a serious number of trophies.Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Bold £84m Bid for NantesLiverpool is a big draw and Trent is a born-and-bred Scouser — but nothing competes with Madrid.Reds icon Steve McManaman trod the same path many years back and I don’t think he sits around regretting it.The opportunity to become Real Madrid’s next right-back for five or six years is a dream and Trent can absolutely be that player for them.Liverpool have slotted him in to midfield as well as full-back but, while I see a world-class defender in him, he is not a world-class midfielder.Liverpool is a big draw and Trent is a born-and-bred Scouser — but nothing competes with Madrid.Harry RedknappThere should be no debate about where he plays. At the Euros, England tried to switch him into the middle and some of the games passed him by.Midfielders are a different breed, you’ve got to have fantastic awareness to play there.As a right-back you see the whole picture. It’s different. He’s a great passer from there.He should stick to his strengths and be the best right- back in Europe at Real.The Reds have a ready-made replacement in Conor BradleyCredit: REXAnd it’s not as if Liverpool will be left high and dry when he goes as they have an energetic, young replacement waiting in the wings in Conor Bradley, who will fill that void.Another homegrown product, I particularly like Bradley’s pace — and so along comes the next great Liverpool player.We also have to admit that the era of the great one-club man is pretty much dead, too.The opportunity to become Real Madrid’s next right-back for five or six years is a dream and Trent can absolutely be that player for them.Harry RedknappLiverpool have had more than their fair share of loyal players with the likes of Jamie Carragher and Steven Gerrard.Go back further and there were even more but the way the game is now — as well as the money that is on offer, the ease of travel and communication and such like — makes it easier to go and play abroad.Cross border transfers and the Bosman Ruling has opened up a whole new world to players and you really cannot begrudge any of them wanting to experience it.Conor Bradley has shown all the making of a stellar defenderCredit: GettyKeep it simpleWHY do all keepers think they are Pele these days?Sorry… I mean why do all managers think their goalkeepers are Pele?And I say this after I watched Spurs squeeze through their Carabao Cup quarter-final with Manchester United on Thursday.My old team played well but what is this obsession with playing the ball out from the back every time? It has gone crazy.Keepers playing out from the back is a load of nonsense, Harry Redknapp believesCredit: GETTYEvery coach wants to be Pep Guardiola — even if they do not have the talent of his Manchester City team.When you watch it, the ball goes from the right-back to the keeper, out to the left-back, back again, then they give the ball away.And teams put themselves under needless pressure when sometimes it suits to just boot it upfield.No disrespect to Spurs keeper Fraser Forster, he’s a good player but he isn’t a footballer — he’s a goalkeeper.As a manager the last thing I wanted was my centre-backs bringing the ball out.Harry RedknappYou have got a big centre- forward there in Dominic Solanke, who is great in the air, and I’d want the ball going up to him to win it.As a manager the last thing I wanted was my centre-backs bringing the ball out. They all had their skills and dribbling just wasn’t one of them.Unfortunately it has gone crazy and it’s so stupid. Our teams just can’t do it. They are not good enough to do it as they give the ball away.Fraser Forster’s gaffe against Manchester United shows how risky playing out from the back isCredit: alamyRIP, Oscar FairsI WAS so sad to read of the young West Ham goalkeeper who sadly died in the past week or so.We all worry about trivial things and then football and a family loses their boy due to cancer when he had the world at his feet.I don’t know Oscar Fairs or his family but I really would like to send them my condolences and love at what must be an awful time.West Ham paid a touching to the late Oscar Fairs this weekCredit: REUTERSA Christmas messageWITH Christmas now just around the corner, at my age it’s hard to know what to ask Santa for.READ MORE SUN STORIESSo all I can tell you is that I have got lots of socks — and probably more than the England kit man!Merry Christmas to you all and a Happy New Year. More

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      Arsenal and Man City ‘ready to battle Bayern Munich’ for Dani Olmo transfer and could sign Barcelona star for free

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      ARSENAL and Manchester City are set to battle Bayern Munich to sign Barcelona star Dani Olmo in January, according to reports.Olmo, 26, was one of the standout stars of Euro 2024 and signed for Barcelona in a £52m move this summer.Arsenal and Man City are reportedly battling for the signature of Dani Olmo from BarcelonaCredit: GettyHowever, the Spaniard could already be on his way to the Premier League next month – and it may be in a free transfer.Barcelona’s dire financial situation has meant that the attacking midfielder is only registered until December 31st and looks unlikely to be able to play for the Catalan club in the new year.Reports in Spain have claimed that a clause in Olmo’s contract means that he can leave Barca for free next month if the issue isn’t resolved.El Nacional report that both Arsenal and Man City have already put down attractive offers to the player in the hopes of convincing him to jump ship to the Prem.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile German giants Bayern Munich are also said to be keen on making a move for the former RB Leipzig man.Barcelona execs Joan Laporta and Deco are understood to be scrambling to try and resolve the situation, but face a battle against the clock.Laporta recently spoke out about his optimism in registering Olmo in time for the new year.The club president said: “We have temporarily registered him and hope to do so definitively. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”There are always doubts about registrations, but in the end, we always manage to register them,Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick, has been keen to keep hold of Olmo and views him of part of his plans.Ian Wright convinced Spain star Dani Olmo is ‘taking the micky out of us’ with pre-Euro 2024 final gestureOlmo has excelled during his time with Barcelona, scoring five goals in 10 league appearances this term.The star’s team have begun listening to offers from other teams and could More

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      Barcelona face having to play Champions League knockout rounds in MADRID as stadium nightmare emerges

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      BARCELONA face the prospect of playing their Champions League knockout games in MADRID.The Catalonians are set to qualify out of the league phase in the competition, having won five of their six games.Barcelona have been playing in the Estadi Olímpic Lluís CompanysCredit: RexThe Nou Camp is being redevelopedCredit: EPAAtletico Madrid’s Metropolitano could be an option for BarcelonaCredit: GettyBarcelona have played their home games in the Champions League at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys so far.However, due to the stadium’s commitment to the city council, it will not be available for the knockout stages.Barcelona has been playing on the ground while the Camp Nou undergoing an £1.25billion redevelopment.The hope was for the work to be completed this season so the club could move back into their spiritual home.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe club are looking at potential options to solve the problem.Uefa requires clubs to play all of its knockout matches at the same stadium.Due to this, Barcelona will have to designate a stadium in the coming days.If the club does drop into the play-offs, then the decision will have to be made before the draw takes place for the last 16.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe games will be played on February 11 and 18 before the Nou Camp is ready.If the club finishes in the top eight, then it will have more time to make the decision.Horror moment Barcelona star finds his tooth on the pitch after losing it in battle with Real Betis defender Barcelona have won five of their six Champions League gamesCredit: GettyThe quarter-finals will be played on March 4 and 11, but the decision will have to be made before February 21.This would make it difficult for the club to guarantee the Camp Nou’s work to be completed.The development includes increasing capacity from 99,000 to 104,000, as well as the additions of a roof, luxury bar and new escalators.Barcelona would then have to find a new stadium to play the knockout fixtures in.One option would be to go to Madrid, at Atletico Madrid’s Metropolitano, which would meet Uefa’s requirements.However one problem with that choice would be the distance for home fans to travel.The club could also look to stadiums in Catalonia but many of the options would have a very limited capacity.Espanyol’s 40,000-seater RCDE Stadium could be an ideal option, but some in Barcelona’s board do not want to “hear anything” about playing at the rival’s ground according to Marca.Another potential option would be negotiating with the city council to extend their deadline to use the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever, Marca’s report has claimed the chances of this are “minimal”.The Camp Nou’s improvements are set to earn Barcelona £25m more in revenue each year.The new stadium will be sponsored by SpotifyThe Nou Camp will look incredible when the work is completeOver £1.3bn has been splashed on the stadium and the surrounding area More

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      You’re a football superfan if you can work out Brazil and Real Madrid legend’s son, 16, by his iconic playing style

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      ONLY football superfans can figure out who this youngster is the son of from his iconic playing style.Luca Celico Leite has gone viral on social media after a clip of him in a match emerged.Luca Celico Leite plays like his fatherCredit: xHe showed off his silky skills during a youth matchCredit: xHe even scored with a composed finishCredit: xThe 16-year-old Brazilian showed off his silky skills in the match.He could be seen drifting past opponents and moving the ball up the field with some quick passes.The youngster also showed his composure in front of goal as he slotted home an effort.He is, of course, the son of 2007 Ballon d’Or winner Kaka.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLMany fans point out that his playstyle was almost a carbon copy of his famous father.One posted: “He plays exactly like his pop.”A second wrote: “He’s a 16-year-old Kaka.”A third commented: “That’s crazy he runs and moves just like Kaka.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe now-retired 42-year-old was once one of the best players in the world.He starred for likes both AC Milan and Real Madrid before moving to the MLS side Orlando City.Football royalty including Kaka, Seedorf and Rivaldo unite for legends match He is the son of Brazil legend KakaCredit: ReutersHe starred for AC Milan and Real Madrid during his careerCredit: Times Newspapers LtdHe retired from playing at boyhood club Sao Paulo in 2014.The attacking midfielder also impressed on the international level for Brazil as he earned 92 caps.He scored 29 goals for his nation and won the World Cup in 2002.Can you name the famous fathers? More

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      Jude Bellingham wins yet another trophy as Real Madrid become first winners of Fifa’s brand new tournament

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM has added another trophy to his cabinet.The football superstar has enjoyed a spectacular year on and off the pitch.Jude Bellingham has added another trophy to his collectionCredit: AFPReal Madrid beat C.F. Pachuca to win the Intercontinental CupCredit: AFPThe LaLiga giants are the first-ever winners of the tournamentCredit: AFPBellingham, 21, won the LaLiga and Champions League titles earlier this year in his debut season with Real Madrid.The midfielder finished the campaign with a sensational 23 goals from 42 appearances.He was instrumental in England’s run to the final in Euro 2024, during which he scored a spectacular overhead kick against Slovakia.The former Birmingham City academy graduate has now added the Fifa Intercontinental Cup to his trophy haul.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLReal Madrid ran out 3-0 winners over Mexican outfit C.F. Pachuca, who featured former West Brom, Newcastle and Everton striker Salomon Rondon at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar.Kylian Mbappe netted the opener in the first half before Rodrygo doubled the lead in the 53rd minute.Vinicius Junior wrapped the result in the 84th minute as he squeezed his penalty kick under goalkeeper Carlos Moreno.Bellingham did not see the game through as he was replaced in the 88th minute by Arda Guler.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe tournament pitted Real Madrid as the Uefa representative against the Challenge Cup winner.Pachuca won the cup after qualifying as the CONMEBOL representative.Moment Jude Bellingham video chats sick child in hospital after ex-team-mate calls him out of the blueKylian Mbappe opened the scoringCredit: AFPVinicius Junior netted the third from the penalty spotCredit: ReutersItalian legend Andrea Pirlo brought out the trophy ahead of its presentation to Real Madrid.Speaking ahead of the game, Bellingham insisted that the title would mean “a lot” to win.He said: “It means a lot, you know? It’s an opportunity for another title and to tick off a good year of football for the club.”We’ve earned our right to be here, just like the opposition, because of what we did in the Champions League.”And it feels like we need to win this game to try to complete that achievement.”So it means a lot to us to try and win another trophy.”READ MORE SUN STORIESDue to playing in the match, Bellingham was unable to attend the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award.The award was won by Olympic hero Keely Hodgkinson and the runner-up was darts sensation Luke Littler.Bellingham’s trophy haulHere is a look at the trophies Jude Bellingham has won in his career so far…Borussia DortmundDFB-Pokal – 2021Real MadridLaLiga – 2024Champions League – 2024Supercopa de Espana – 2024Uefa Super Cup – 2024Intercontinental Cup – 2024England U17Syrenka Cup – 2019 More

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      Barcelona will not be in new 105,000-capacity stadium on time ‘unless miracle occurs’ with Nou Camp still building site

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      BARCELONA will need a MIRACLE if they plan on returning to the Nou Camp on time this season, according to reports.The LaLiga giants had initially hoped to be opening their revamped ground THIS WEEKEND against Atletico Madrid.Barcelona’s chances of returning to the Nou Camp in March are practically zeroCredit: RexNew images of the redeveloped Nou Camp were revealed last monthThe construction plans are reportedly behind scheduleThe return could be as late as next SeptemberThat was pushed back to March 2025 as building work dragged on.But reports in Spain suggest Barcelona’s return to their £1.3billion renovated stadium could be delayed further.It is claimed the LaLiga leaders’ chances of returning to the Nou Camp in three months time are practically zero.And the stadium might not even be ready for the start of NEXT SEASON.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSSpanish outlet Marca say Barca’s board of directors have accepted the delay is inevitable. Construction work isn’t going at the desired pace, with the emergency exits plans and turf laying behind schedule.Barca have been careful not to give a definitive date, with Uefa rules stating that participants in the Champions League cannot play at different home grounds during a phase of the competition.Barcelona are second in the 36-team league phase with two games remaining, meaning it’s likely they won’t be in knockout action until March.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIf they were to finish ninth or lower, then that would mean a February play-off.However, both dates currently seem unrealistic with large parts of the ground still needing work.Legendary stadium looks unrecognisable as club reveal ‘insane’ CGI footage of the renovation plansThe Spanish giants moved out of the Nou Camp in May 2023, beginning the process of a major overhaul of the 67-year-old arena.The 99,000-seater was gutted and stripped back to its raw concrete form, before countless hours of hard work started to build it back up. Barca have been temporarily housed in the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium during the renovation.The club have taken off the entire top tier of the stadium as they rebuild the third tier to increase the capacity of the iconic ground.When fully completed, the stadium will house an impressive 105,000 fans – some 6,000 more than it was able to hold prior to the building work.They had been planning on returning to stadium halfway through the 2024-25 season, but they now looks unlikely.Barca intend to operate with just over 60 per cent capacity when they move back in.Work began in May 2023The new stadium will be sponsored by SpotifyThe Nou Camp look incredible when the work is completeOver £1.3bn has been splashed on the stadium and the surrounding areaInitially, it was hoped that Hansi Flick’s men could sport the pitch in November for the club’s 125th anniversary.But the return could now be as late as next September – which would be the third push back.It will be the largest and most innovative sports complex in the heart of a European city.The modernised Nou Camp – which will be sponsored by Spotify – is set to have a number of new bars and VIP areas.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt will also have the largest roof of any stadium in Europe, with new images showing three huge screens hanging over the pitch.The concourse and the press facilities are among the other areas to be renovated. More