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ATLETICO MADRID have unveiled plans for a stunning new “sports city” boasting a mini-stadium, an artificial beach and even a climbing wall.The Spanish giants are ready to take the next step in their evolution after winning LaLiga twice in the past decade.
Atletico Madrid have unveiled plans for a £220million ‘sports city’
The complex will measure one million square feet and will be based by the Wanda Metropolitano stadium
Atletico plan on building a new training complex, finally moving them into the city
Diego Simeone’s men have already moved into the state-of-the-art Wanda Metropolitano stadium.
And Atletico now want to surround the 70,000 arena with a sprawling complex boasting an array of buildings.
The entire project is expected to cost an eye-watering £220million.
And it will span a whopping one MILLION square meters in space.
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Atletico firstly want to build a new training ground, which includes six football fields, a gym and a medical centre.
It means they will finally be located in Madrid itself, with Atleti currently based in Majadohonda – 20km from their stadium.
The complex will also boast a new 6,000-seater stadium for Atletico’s women’s team and youth teams, as well as public pitches.
But the Spanish giants are not only looking to invest in football-related matters.
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They plan on developing an athletics stadium, as well as four indoor multi-sports courts.
There will even be an artificial beach for volleyball, complete with artificial waves for surfing.
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A new 6,000 arena will be made for the women’s team and youth teams
Atletico plan on creating an artificial beach and wave pool, as well as a climbing wall
And plans are also afoot for a golf course and a climbing wall.
Atletico want to capitalise on public use of their facilities, and will build a hotel and car park too.
Oscar Mayo, their general director of business and operations, said: “This is a very ambitious project that the club had for years.
“With a vision from the CEO, Miguel Angel, to build the entire sports city and entertainment complex around the stadium.
“Without a doubt it will energise the city and will be transformative for the club, as well as its neighbours.”
The Spaniards are also focusing on indoor sports
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GETAFE’S written complaint over Jude Bellingham’s alleged taunt at Mason Greenwood has surprised Spanish football chiefs, according to reports.The LaLiga side accused the England star of calling Greenwood a “rapist” during a match between Getafe and Real Madrid earlier this month.
Jude Bellingham took on Mason Greenwood earlier this monthCredit: Getty
Getafe complained to LaLiga after the matchCredit: Getty
Their complaint was subsequently passed on to the Spanish football federation (RFEF) for further review.
The competition committee will now appoint a judge to investigate the claim, with Bellingham facing a potential ban of between four and ten games if found guilty.
Real Madrid and Getafe will have 10 days to appeal the eventual decision, which is expected to come within the next fortnight.
According to Spanish paper Marca, LaLiga and Real Madrid were both taken aback by Getafe’s decision to appeal.
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Bellingham’s alleged comment was missed by on the on-field official, although Getafe chiefs tried to get it included in the referee’s report after the game regardless.
In Spain, clubs have an “unwritten rule” that they do not chase matters that have not been included in the referee’s report.
Some insiders feel that Getafe’s decision to do so this time around could set a new precedent.
Real Madrid are even claimed to hold concerns that this case could lead to “several complaints”.
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After the alleged incident, Getafe manager Jose Bordalas said: “I know the same thing that you know. It’s not up to me, it’s the club, LaLiga and the Federation that have to make an assessment about it.
“The only thing that I can say is that I ask for respect for Mason Greenwood because he is a great guy.
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“He is a man who respects everyone and has exemplary behaviour.”
Greenwood, 22, joined Getafe on loan from Manchester United in September, seven months after charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control were dropped. More

JUDE BELLINGHAM and Real Madrid have been left stunned as his ‘rapist’ taunt to Mason Greenwood has been forwarded to Spain’s football federation.The England midfielder was accused of insulting Greenwood two weeks ago in Real’s clash against Getafe, who made an official complaint to LaLiga.
Jude Bellingham and Mason Greenwood clashed in Real Madrid’s showdown with Geatfe earlier this monthCredit: REX
Bellingham is alleged to have called the Manchester United loanee a ‘rapist’Credit: Rex
Now, the league has referred the conflict to the competition committee of the RFEF, the country’s federation.
They are now appointing a judge to fully investigate the claim and he will decide within the next two weeks whether Bellingham is punished.
If found guilty and the incident is considered “serious” it would be a four-game ban, but if considered “grave” it could carry a punishment as high as TEN GAMES.
Both Real and Getafe would have 10 days to appeal the decision.
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Real and Bellingham are surprised that LaLiga, who have studied video evidence of him saying a word to Greenwood, have decided to get the football federation involved despite inconclusive evidence.
Getafe are adamant that Bellingham called Greenwood a ‘rapist’ but there is another theory that he told the on-loan Manchester United forward that he was ‘rubbish’.
Addressing the allegation against Bellingham, LaLiga said: “It must also be reported that after the end of the match, messages were detected through social media regarding a possible incident in which visiting player Jude Bellingham allegedly insulted local player Mason Greenwood in English after an action in the game.
“Numerous media outlets have reported on this incident, as confirmed in the attached incident report.”
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Getafe chief Jose Bordales launched a passionate defence of the Manchester United loanee after the alleged incident.
He said: “I know the same thing that you know. It’s not up to me, it’s the club, LaLiga and the Federation that have to make an assessment about it.
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“The only thing that I can say is that I ask for respect for Mason Greenwood because he is a great guy.
“He is a man who respects everyone and has exemplary behaviour.”
Bellingham is currently injured with an ankle problem sustained against Girona at the weekend. More

XABI ALONSO is claimed to have a plan ahead of a dream of managing European giants.The Bayer Leverkusen manager is one of the hottest prospects in European football at the moment.
Xabi Alonso is one of the most wanted managers in EuropeCredit: Rex
Guillem Balagué has insisted that the midfielder has a ‘secret’ planCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Alonso, 42, has been tipped to be the frontrunner for the Liverpool job following Jurgen Klopp’s summer exit.
The Spaniard has also been linked with jobs at Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the past.
However, those clubs could be in Alonso’s sights is said to have a “secret” plan.
Spanish reporter Guillem Balagué has revealed that Alonso told his agent that he would go back to Real Sociedad if it did not “go well”.
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The retired midfielder was a coach at the LaLiga club as he took charge of the B team between 2019 and 2022.
It looks unlikely that Alonso will be returning to Spain with his side challenging for the Bundesliga title.
Balagué has insisted that Alonso will be eyeing up a big job for when he leaves Bayer Leverkusen.
He also suggested that Manchester City could also view Alonso as a potential replacement for Pep Guardiola
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He told the BBC’s The Football News Show: “I’ll tell you a little secret.
“When he went to Bayer Leverkusen, he told his agent ‘do you know what, I am thinking that if it doesn’t go well at Bayer Leverkusen, I’ll go back to Real Sociedad’.
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“But if it goes well, from here, it’s Liverpool, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich.
“Let me add Manchester City to the equation and that’s where Xabi Alonso could go next.
“When, is a different matter.”
Meanwhile, Barcelona have also been reported to be interested in making a move for him.
Current boss Xavi Hernandez, like Klopp, has announced he will step down from managing in the summer.
His current deal at the BayArena runs until 2025, and he could have plenty of offers should he wait an extra year.
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Guardiola’s deal expires at the Etihad that year as does Carlo Ancelotti’s at Real Madrid.
However, Liverpool will likely be keen to appoint the long-term successor to Klopp this summer rather than wait a year. More