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      Real Madrid ‘line up Plan B’ if Kylian Mbappe transfer collapses after being forced to release statement over PSG star

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      REAL MADRID have reportedly lined up a ‘Plan B’ transfer if they fail to land Kylian Mbappe next summer.That’s after releasing a statement denying they are in talks to sign the Paris Saint-Germain ace when his contract expires.
      Real Madrid are lining up a Plan B if they fail to sign Kylian MbappeCredit: Getty
      Mbappe, 24, has been a long-term target for Real and came close to joining them in 2022.
      The French World Cup winner eventually penned a mega-money extension with PSG.
      But that deal expires next summer, and Mbappe has indicated he is finally ready to quit Paris as a free agent.
      Reports suggest Real are already deep in talks to sign Mbappe in the summer of 2024.
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      But they released a statement yesterday denying any contact.
      It read: “Given the information recently issued and published by different media outlets, in which there is speculation about alleged negotiations between the player Kylian Mbappe and our club.
      “Real Madrid CF would like to state that this information is completely false and that no such negotiations have taken place with a player who belongs to PSG.”
      Mbappe is sure to have a number of offers next summer, with Liverpool reportedly keen on snapping him up.
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      Real are big fans of Bayern Munich playmaker Jamal MusialaCredit: Getty
      And Sport Bild claims that Real are making sure they have a second attacking target should they end up missing out.
      It’s reckoned that Bayern Munich ace Jamal Musiala is highly thought of by Carlo Ancelotti.
      The ex-Chelsea academy ace, 20, is tied to his German club until 2026.
      But he has so far refused to sign a new contract.
      Musiala is currently on £7million a year, but wants three times that amount to remain at the Allianz Arena.
      Manchester City have also been linked with the playmaker, who will consider his future at the end of the season.
      However, Bayern are likely to seek a huge fee for a player who will be just 21 years old next summer. More

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      Forgotten Liverpool star hurls VAR monitor on floor in rage after late penalty decision overturned in crunch LaLiga game

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      FORMER Liverpool forward Iago Aspas threw the VAR monitor to the ground after his Celta Vigo side were denied a penalty last night.The Spaniard joined the Reds from Celta in 2013, before returning to the LaLiga side two years later.
      Iago Aspas furiously grabbed the VAR monitorCredit: X / @centregoals
      The 36-year-old then hurled it to the ground in frustrationCredit: X / @centregoals
      Aspas remains without a goal this seasonCredit: Getty
      Aged 36, he remains a talismanic figure at Estadio de Balaidos.
      His struggling side, managed by former Anfield boss Rafa Benitez, hosted Sevilla yesterday.
      In desperate need of points, former Celtic defender Carl Starfelt gave them the lead on 22 minutes by heading home Aspas’ set-piece.
      Things got difficult, however, after Renato Tapia’s 65th minute red card.
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      Sevilla star Youssef En-Nesyri equalised for the visitors six minutes from time with an instinctive finish.
      Deep into six minutes of additional time, Celta thought they had been handed a golden opportunity to win it.
      When a searching cross was sent into the middle, it appeared that former Manchester City ace Jesus Navas had dragged down his man.
      The referee initially pointed to the penalty spot, booking Navas.
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      Following a lengthy VAR review, the official enraged Celta by overturning the decision.
      Aspas, who had been substituted by this point, was even seen throwing the monitor to the floor in disgust.
      The final whistle was blown just moments after the game restarted, with Celta players rushing to surround the referee.
      Celta are 18th after 12 games, having won only once and picked up seven points.
      Aspas has been a reliable goal-getter for Celta over many years, scoring 196 times in 468 appearances for the club.
      But his frustrations appear to be at an all-time high, having so far failed to score in 11 appearances as captain this season.
      Sevilla, meanwhile, sneaked a late point with ten men ahead of a tricky mid-week assignment.
      The reigning Europa League winners will travel to North London to face Arsenal in the Champions League.
      Renato Tapia was sent off in the 65th minuteCredit: Getty
      Rafa Benitez’s side are in the LaLiga relegation zoneCredit: Getty More

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      England and Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham ‘considering shock new career providing security for footballers’

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      ENGLAND and Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham is considering a shock new career.That’s by hinting at a future in home security for footballers.
      Jude Bellingham has hinted at a future in home security for footballersCredit: Rex
      Bellingham, 20, has taken Spain by storm after a £115million move from Borussia Dortmund in June.
      The midfielder has scored 13 goals in as many games for his new club.
      And Bellingham has also shown his worth for the Three Lions in 27 appearances.
      However, the savvy Birmingham City legend appears to already be considering the next stage of his life.
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      According to the Daily Star, Bellingham has trademarked his name on numerous documents filed to the UK’s Intellectual Property Office.
      Potential areas earmarked by Bellingham include clothes, food and drinks.
      But interestingly, the star has also apparently expressed an interest in providing home security.
      A section on the filed papers allegedly read: “Security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals.”
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      Numerous footballers have suffered home burglaries, including Chelsea star Raheem Sterling and former Manchester United ace Chris Smalling.
      And it appears Bellingham could be plotting to enter the security business at some stage in his future.
      It’s reckoned he’s also trademarked his name against toiletries, toys, games and sporting goods.
      All requests were given the green light by government lawyers.
      And Bellingham now has a legal protection length of 10 years against products using his name.
      Indeed, it appears drinks might be the path Bellingham looks to eventually go down.
      A document revealed Bellingham’s interest in: “Beers; non-alcoholic beverages; mineral and aerated waters; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups and other non-alcoholic preparations for making beverages; mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic beverages; lager; ale; energy drinks; energy shots; isotonic beverages; pastilles for effervescing beverages; powders for effervescing beverages; protein-enriched sports beverages; flavoured water; mineral water; smoothies; soft drinks.” More

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      Sergio Ramos reveals he nearly left Real Madrid for Premier League in stunning transfer and admits ‘my dad is a big fan’

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      SERGIO RAMOS has revealed that he nearly joined Manchester United in 2014.The legendary Spanish defender played for Real Madrid between 2005 and 2021.
      Sergio Ramos is still going strong in LaLiga aged 37Credit: Getty
      The Spaniard enjoyed a trophy-laden period at Real MadridCredit: AFP
      He enjoyed incredible success in the Spanish capital, but nearly cut short his stay to move to Old Trafford.
      Ramos, 37, has never played in the Premier League during his illustrious career.
      But he claims to be a big fan of the competition, even adding that his dad supports United.
      Asked about his potential move to Old Trafford nine years ago, Ramos said: “Yes, I was close to playing for United.
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      “My father is a great fan of that team, but I stayed where I should, Real Madrid.
      “Despite everything, I maintain my admiration for the club, for the Premier League and for its players, because the pace of play is different, and it is a league from which we can all learn a lot.
      “I was happy to stay in Madrid, and now I am happy to be in Seville.”
      After turning United down in 2014, Ramos won a further two LaLiga titles and three Champions Leagues at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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      Ramos penned a two-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Real in 2021, before returning to boyhood club Sevilla earlier this year – 18 years after leaving for Madrid.
      On his delight at being home, having snubbed a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia, he added: “Sevilla gave me everything. They trained me as a footballer, to be able to play for the first time in the First Division, and since then there is something that I feel from within.
      “I have felt these colours. When I was asked to return home, this was my first option because I wanted to return to close a cycle. I wanted to see that all the love I feel for people is reciprocated.
      “It has been an unforgettable moment for me and this is something I would recommend to anyone who started his career in his hometown.
      “I am enjoying it every day, every training session and every game.”
      Ramos returned to Sevilla in the summerCredit: Reuters More

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      Barcelona tried to sign me from small Scottish club when I was just 16 – but dream move fell through for strange reason

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      BARCELONA have a net they can cast as wide as they would like to unearth the latest footballing talents.We all know how they scoured Argentina for Lionel Messi but they also very nearly signed another young talent from ALMONDVALE.
      Barcelona’s famous Nou Camp stadiumCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      La Masia, where Barca’s youth products are forgedCredit: Simon Jones – The Sun
      20.01.2021 Livingston v Celtic, SPFL Premiership …………………. gv tony macaroni areanCredit: The Sun
      That’s right, one lucky young footballer who was on the books at Livingston was spotted by the Spanish giants and but for the move falling through later on, he could’ve been sharing a dressing room with Messi himself.
      Robert Snodgrass came through the youth ranks at Livi and as a teenager he was viewed as one of the brightest talents in Scotland.
      He has since gone on to forge an excellent career for himself, playing winning promotion to the Premier League and playing for big clubs such as Aston Villa, Leeds United, Norwich City and West Bromwich Albion.
      The midfielder last played for Hearts and also won 28 caps for Scotland but things could have been mightily different had it not been for one major change at Barcelona that contributed ot his dream move collapsing.

      Snodgrass played at youth international level for Scotland at under-19, under-20 and under-21 level, representing his country at the 2006 Under-19 European Championships and the 2007 Under-20 World Cup.
      Snodgrass in action for LivingstonCredit: Les Gallagher – The Sun Glasgow
      He caught the eye with Scotland at youth international levelCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow
      Scotland faced Spain as they went all the way to the final of the 2006 tournament held in Poland and despite not winning a game at the Under-20 World Cup in Canada in year later, Snodgrass was attracting serious interest.
      The 36-year-old has lifted the lid on the time Barca came calling in an interview with talkSPORT.
      Speaking on the radio station’s Breakfast show, Snodgrass revealed he had been playing in a tournament that featured Spanish side Real Valladolid.
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      He shone highly enough that scouts from La Masia wanted to take things further with a view to turning him the next Nou Camp star.
      But it wasn’t to be.
      He said: “There was a change of ownership and it fell through.
      “It was strange. Obviously I told my family, but you tell a typical East End family not to say anything and then everybody in Glasgow knows!
      “I was only 16 or 17 at the time but it didn’t materialise for a strange reason.”
      Snodgrass is still without a club after leaving HeartsCredit: Andrew Barr
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      Gareth Bale shares rare snap of stunning Wag as former Real Madrid star enjoys retirement in sweet family pics

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      GARETH BALE revealed he is making the most out of his retirement as he now spends more quality time with his family.Bale barely had any free time for himself during his glittering 17-year career in football, which started with the Premier League’s gruelling schedule while at Southampton and Tottenham.
      Gareth Bale shared rare pics of himself enjoying some family timeCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Bale went on holiday with his wife Emma Rhys-Jones and their four childrenCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Bale and Emma are the parents of Alba Violet, Nava Valentina, Axel and XanderCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Real Madrid legend Bale went on a luxurious holiday with his familyCredit: INSTAGRAM
      The legendary winger also rose to superstardom at Real Madrid where he won three LaLiga titles and a staggering five Champions League trophies.
      All of them came with a price, as the Welshman had to spend a lot of time on the training ground and travel around the world to face some of the best teams around the globe.
      Bale also gave it his all for Wales, whom he led to the Euro 2016 semi-finals as well as their first World Cup appearance since 1958 in 2022.
      However, all that grind came to an end when the Tottenham legend shocked the world in January and announced his early retirement at the age of 33.
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      Many fans were gutted to see one of football’s biggest stars calling it a day so abruptly but Bale seems to be loving life.
      The former forward took to social media where he shared photos showing him enjoying some fun time with his wife Emma Rhys-Jones and their children Alba Violet, Nava Valentina, Axel and Xander.
      It’s fair to assume the ex-Wales captain found some time for some golf, but he also showed he is trying his hand at tennis during his holiday.
      Bale posted on Instagram: “Family time.”
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      The Real great’s post attracted over 375,000 likes from his 53million followers, who stormed the comments’ section.
      One fan wrote: “Wales, golf, tennis, Madrid lol.”
      Another commented: “Best Real Madrid player of all time.”
      A third said: “Boss.”
      This fan posted: “Idol.”
      And that one stated: “Glad you’re happy, mate. You deserve it!”
      The Bale family went on holiday and enjoyed some time on the beachCredit: INSTAGRAM
      The Bales had some quality time during the Tottenham hero’s retirementCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Bale has been retired since January after the World CupCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Bale enjoyed tremendous success at Tottenham and Real MadridCredit: INSTAGRAM More

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      LaLiga captain ‘goes AWOL’ and spotted boarding flight from Madrid Airport as he chases lucrative transfer

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      LAS PALMAS captain Jonathan Viera has caused a stir in Spain after going AWOL from his squad.Viera, 34, has been absent from Las Palmas’ last three matchday squads after being substituted early in their 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo last month.
      Viera is regarded as the greatest Las Palmas player in historyCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The exact reason for his absence is unclear.
      Last week he came out and hinted there “wasn’t long left” for him in football after finding out that his wife had a tumour.
      Las Palmas club president Miguel Angel Ramirez claimed that club legend Viera had earned the right to retire whenever he pleased.
      According to AS, his partner claimed on social media that a tumour had been detected on her uterus.
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      The tumour was subsequently removed “right on time”.
      But it appears the saga of Jonathan Viera’s Las Palmas future has taken another twist.
      Marca report that the midfielder has boarded a flight to Dubai in the search of sealing a transfer to the United Arab Emirates.
      The Spanish paper report that Viera had already rejected a “multimillion-dollar” offer from Dubai earlier this summer.
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      He had apparently been convinced to stay at Las Palmas by club president Angel Ramirez.
      But Viera’s relationship with manager Garcia Pimienta has been strained in his absence from the squad and he now wants the transfer he did not get this summer.
      Viera has flown to The UAE again this week and it appears that he will not play again for Las Palmas.
      The 34-year-old began his career at the club in 2010 after coming through their academy.
      He left to join Valencia in 2012 before returning to the Gran Canaria side again in 2015.
      He left to join Chinese Super League side Beijing Guoan in 2018 before returning to Las Palmas for a third stint in 2021 following the corona crisis.
      He is widely regarded as the greatest Las Palmas player in history. More

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      Jude Bellingham’s proud dad shares heartwarming throwback pic after Kopa Trophy win as fans say ‘Ballon d’Or loading’

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM’S proud dad has shared a heartwarming picture after the midfielder won the Kopa Trophy.The Real Madrid star was presented with the award at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, France.
      Jude Bellingham won the Kopa TrophyCredit: Getty
      Bellingham with mum Denise, dad Mark and brother JobeCredit: Instagram
      Bellingham, 20, beat the likes of Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala and Barcelona’s Pedri to the accolade.
      The England international became only the third Englishman to win the award as he followed in the footsteps of Wayne Rooney and Raheem Sterling.
      Father, Mark, could not contain his pride as he shared a lovely picture of Bellingham in his youth at Birmingham City.
      The picture shows Bellingham standing for a picture in his Blues kit at an indoor pitch.
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      Alongside the picture, Mark wrote: “Kopa 2023 award for a good kid who’s growing into a good man.
      “Happy for him.
      “It’s a nice moment for all those teachers and coaches who have been part of the journey. Good people who kept it all fun.”
      Bellingham commented on the post with an emoji of hands doing a heart shape.
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      Mark Bellingham shared this throwback picture on social mediaCredit: Twitter
      Fans of the player flocked to the comment section to share their praise.
      One posted: “Ballon d’Or loading… 👀.”

      A second wrote: “Congrats for raising a very special lad!!”
      A third commented: “You raised a great son.”
      A fourth said: “Ah isn’t that nice. Just wholesome stuff.”
      A fifth added: “I sincerely love how his son is a footballing superstar and he’s worded this like he’s received a good school report or something.”
      Bellingham has enjoyed a fantastic start to life at Real Madrid having scored 13 goals in 13 appearances.
      He joined the LaLiga giants in the summer for £115million.
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      His former club Birmingham banked £10m from the sale thanks to a sell-on clause inserted into the deal when he joined Dortmund in 2020. More