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      Jude Bellingham enjoys dream Real Madrid debut as he scores volley… then celebrates in front of rival fans

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM got off to a dream start in his Real Madrid career after scoring a stunning volley and turning in a man of the match performance.Bellingham was making his first La Liga appearance since his £88.5million – rising to £115m – transfer from Borussia Dortmund.
      Jude Bellingham celebrated in front of Athletic Bilbao fansCredit: EPA
      His debut goal was not clean but it was effectiveCredit: Rex

      After being given the nod to start in midfield, the Real Madrid faithful only had to wait 36 minutes before Bellingham came up with a moment of magic against Athletic Bilbao.
      David Alaba whipped a corner into the area which sailed over a congested six-yard box.
      Bellingham, after initially being part of this pack, had retreated away from the goal.
      And as luck had it the ball landed straight at the feet of the 20-year-old for a side-footed volley.
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      His effort proceeded to bounce directly into the floor, but despite the scuffed strike Bellingham’s shot headed towards the far corner.
      After bouncing into the turf the bounce up had enough height to find its way into the top corner despite a fully stretched Unai Simon.
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      Bellingham enjoyed a strong all-round debut
      Bellingham wheeled off in celebration before stretching his arms out wide as he stopped in front of rival fans to announce to arrival.
      As Dortmund’s top scorer with 14 goals last season he certainly is a threat going forward – but the former Birmingham man can do the lot.
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      As well as grabbing his goal and looking to loop in tantalising crosses, Bellingham was snuffing things out at the back and happily taking on three Bilbao players in his own half.
      The midfielder drifted this way and that before, backed into a corner, winning a throw with some tricky footwork to the delight of the small travelling contingent high in San Mames stadium.
      It wasn’t a one-off either.
      With Madrid in the lead through Rodrygo’s opener, Nico Williams looked to have been gifted a chance on the break after a loose ball by the goalscorer.
      But his new teammate was on hand to spare any blushes, keeping pace and stretching out a leg on the slide to hook the ball away and stop Williams in his tracks.
      And after seeing his debut goal, Madrid fans will be hoping he can help them reclaim the La Liga title.
      Jude Bellingham is marauding around the San Mamés pitch like he’s been a Real Madrid player all his life 🤯An impressive debut from the 20-year-old 👏 pic.twitter.com/o4mqPJ7VaW— Viaplay Sports UK (@ViaplaySportsUK) August 12, 2023

      Moments after his challenge, Bellingham was in the six-yard box looking to backheel a Camavinga cross past goalkeeper Unai Simon.
      That effort was blocked and sent behind for a corner – from which he struck his first goal in all white.
      The second half was less dramatic but still so easy on the eye – the debutant drifting through from front to back and left to right with an air of effortless grace.
      Bilbao did their best to stop him, clipping and tripping throughout, but Bellingham bounced back up each time.
      Performances like this can sell tickets on their own. It would be money well spent.
      If he is to live up to the billing as the man to lead the new era at Real Madrid – iconic duo Luka Modric and Toni Kroos were benched here – then this is the perfect start.
      Kroos and Modric have set the standard, and there are stars dotted throughout this side – with many hoping an even bigger name in Kylian Mbappe will arrive before the window closes.
      Bellingham also scored a brilliant goal in pre-season against Manchester United.
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      But 16 years since David Beckham last strutted his stuff as a Galactico, there is a new English icon in Madrid.
      Meanwhile, fellow England star Harry Kane got off to a nightmare start to life in Germany after seeing Bayern Munich lose 3-0 to RB Leipzig on his debut in the DFL-Supercup. More

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      Chelsea ‘want Kasper Schmeichel in shock transfer’ to replace Real Madrid-bound Kepa

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      CHELSEA are reportedly set to make a move for ex-Leicester keeper Kasper Schmeichel if they lose Kepa.The Blues have been rocked after Real Madrid shortlisted Kepa as the man to replace injured Thibaut Courtois.
      Kasper Schmeichel left Leicester for Nice – but things haven’t planned out too wellCredit: Reuters
      Courtois ruptured his ACL in training and left the pitches in tears – he is expected to be out for the season.
      Now, according to The Guardian, Schmeichel is being lined up to replace Kepa if he leaves.
      The Blues flogged Edouard Mendy to the Saudi Pro League, and although paid £25m to Brighton for Robert Sanchez, he appears to be the back-up option.
      There is also believed to be interest in the Danish international from other Premier League clubs.
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      It was reported earlier this year that Schmeichel, 36, would be allowed to leave Nice.
      He joined the French side at the end of the 2021/22 season after an 11-year spell at the King Power.
      According to French outlet L’Equipe, Nice will not stand in the way of the goalkeeper if he decides leave the club this summer.
      Several members of the squad are said to be growing annoyed by Schmeichel’s training methods.
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      His lack of leadership, along with his preference to manage himself, is causing tensions to rise.
      If Schmeichel does depart, reserve goalkeeper Marcin Bulka will likely step up to become the club’s No 1.
      Earlier this month, the Dane admitted that he would be open to a return to Leicester.
      During an appearance on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, he said: “I don’t think my chapter with Leicester will ever end.
      “I still say we, the club will always be a part [of me].
      “I came to Leicester as a young man needing a home and needing somewhere to be accepted for who I was and not for what everyone else thought I should be.
      “Leicester gave me that, and even after 11 years there’s still something unwritten for me there.”
      But it could be a return to the Premier League moves top of Schmeichel’s agenda in the immediate future if Chelsea come calling. More

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      Real Madrid ‘make contact with De Gea’ after Courtois horror injury with ex-Man Utd star available on free transfer

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      REAL MADRID are on the verge of signing David De Gea, according to reports.The move comes after Thibaut Courtois was ruled out for several months after suffering a horror knee injury.
      Real Madrid have made contact with David de Gea’s representativesCredit: AFP
      Thibaut Courtois has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligamentCredit: Getty

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      De Gea, 32, is available on a free transfer after leaving Manchester United at the end of June.
      Courtois left training in tears after injuring his left knee, with Real Madrid since confirming he has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament.
      The injury leaves Andriy Lunin as the club’s only available senior keeper.
      But that is about to change with De Gea in advanced talks to join Real, report talkSPORT.
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      Real Madrid previously tried to sign the Spaniard in 2015 but the deal collapsed due to a faulty fax machine.
      The Spanish giants are also understood to be monitoring Kepa Arrizabalaga’s situation at Chelsea.
      Kepa is currently a target for Bayern Munich, who are eyeing a loan deal with an option to buy.
      De Gea remains without a club over a month after leaving the Red Devils.
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      He departed Old Trafford upon the expiry of his contract at the end of June following 12 years at Old Trafford.
      Several clubs are reported to have taken an interest since, including Inter Milan.
      However, De Gea turned down the chance to join the Italian giants following Andre Onana’s move to United. More

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      Thibaut Courtois ‘leaves training session in tears’ as Real Madrid keeper could miss ENTIRE SEASON with horror injury

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      THIBAUT COURTOIS was left “in TEARS” are suffering a horror injury in training.The Belgium stopper was going through the motions with his Real Madrid team-mates in one of their final pre-season sessions before suffering a horrific injury to his left knee.
      Thibaut Courtois suffered a knee injury in training todayCredit: GETTY

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      The Belgium international could very well miss the entirety of the upcoming seasonCredit: AP
      Courtois, 31, is said to have been in absolute agony after injuring his knee.
      According to Cadena Cope, the former Chelsea keeper was “in tears” as he left the pitch.
      Real confirmed the Belgian’s injury in a statement this afternoon and revealed their No.1 had ruptured his ACL.
      It read: “After the tests carried out on our player Thibaut Courtois, he’s been diagnosed with a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of his left knee.
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      “The player will undergo surgery in the coming days.”
      Footie fans were quick to react to the news of Courtois being crocked, with one tweeting: “Sad news, Speedy recovery.”
      Another said: “Wow, speedy recovery.”
      And another said: “Wishing him a speedy recovery.”
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      Courtois’ injury could force Real boss Carlo Ancelotti to dip into the transfer marketCredit: Getty
      One remarked: “One of the greatest.”
      Courtois’ injury may force Real chief Carlo Ancelotti to dip into the transfer market.
      That is provided he doesn’t think back-up goalkeeper Andriy Lunin is up to the task.
      And if he wants to save money on a transfer fee, the Italian could move for the out-of-work David de Gea.
      The Spaniard is a free agent following the expiration of his contract with Manchester United in June.
      And footie fans were quick to suggest Ancelotti swoop for the Spain international.
      One tweeted: “It’s time for De Gea.”
      Another said: “David De Gea said let me get revenge for the fax machine and bang this juju.
      “They’re deffo signing him.”
      And another said: “David De Gea has never been more excited in his life.”
      One remarked: “De gea is available for free.
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      “I’m sure Madrid fans would be happy to have such a gem.”
      Real kick off their La Liga campaign on Saturday night with a trip to the Basque country to take on Athletic Bilbao. More

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      Ex-Barcelona star’s Wag and ‘world’s hottest woman’ risks wardrobe malfunction while braless in see-through dress

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      JESSICA GOICOECHEA’S fans are convinced she’s been sent from the heavens after she posed in a see-through dress.The wag of former Barcelona star Marc Barta went braless as she donned the deep navy dress that risked a wardrobe malfunction.
      Jessica Goicoechea wowed in a see-through dressCredit: Instagram
      The snaps are from a trip to MallorcaCredit: Instagram
      She uploaded the snap to InstagramCredit: Instagram
      Jessica, 26, is a Spanish influencer and has built up an impressive 1.8million followers on Instagram.
      In her most recent upload, she shared pictures from a trip to Mallorca, Spain.
      This included the snaps with the wardrobe malfunction, with one of the pictures showing her pose next to a Pomeranian.
      While the other images showed her in a stunning garden in the high-necked dress.
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      And the snaps sent her followers on Instagram into a frenzy in the comment section.
      One gushed: “MY god😍.”
      A second commented: “Woman of my dreams.”
      A third wrote: “Perfect.”
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      During the trip she also wore a vibrant bikiniCredit: Instagram
      And soaked up the sunCredit: Instagram
      A fourth said: “Sublime ❤️❤️❤️.”
      A fifth added: “A Greek Goddess.”
      While another wished: “God send me a girl like this amen.”
      Recently she also sent fans wild as she wore her “favourite bikini”.
      Partner Barta meanwhile is currently enjoying the off-season after agreeing to return to Real Betis on a one-year deal having spent the 2022/23 campaign with Turkish side Trabzonspor.
      He came through the ranks at the Nou Camp and starred in Barcelona’s first team alongside legends such as Lionel Messi and Xavi.
      He won the Champions League twice and LaLiga five times while at Barcelona.
      A move to Borussia Dortmund followed in 2016 and he spent two years there prior to a return to Spain.
      Jessica is currently dating former Barcelona star Marc BartraCredit: instagram @goicoechea
      Bartra has recently re-joined Real BetisCredit: Getty
      He then signed for Real Betis and spent four years with the club, before leaving in 2022.
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      That led Bartra to Turkey where he penned a deal with Trabzonspor – where he featured 29 times.
      But he is now back with Betis after they qualified for this season’s Europa League.
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      Fans fear ‘Barcelona are finished’ as unlikely Tottenham hero scores TWICE in 12 minutes before shocking Spurs collapse

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      FANS fear Barcelona are “finished” after Oliver Skipp scored twice against them in a 4-2 win over Tottenham.Barca took an early lead through Robert Lewandowski but a second-string Spurs side turned the match around to lead at the break.
      Oliver Skipp scored twice but Barcelona won 4-2Credit: Reuters
      Barcelona left it late to seal victoryCredit: Reuters
      Academy graduate Skipp struck twice in 12 minutes with his first a well-taken rebound after Giovani Lo Celso struck the post.
      His second was even better as he met Ivan Perisic’s cross with a late dart into the box to head his side in front.
      Barcelona left it late but they managed an unlikely comeback inspired in part by 16-year-old substitute Lamine Yamal.
      The wonderkid burst down the right flank before playing a low cross for Ferran Torres to tap in.
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      The former Manchester City star then turned provider as he played through Ansu Fati, who slotted past Guglielmo Vicario before Abde Ezzalzouli added a fourth.
      Despite the comeback some fans feared the worst for Barcelona after conceding twice to Skipp.
      One said: “Skipp scored a brace what a finished team 😭”
      Another added: “They let Oliver Skipp dunk on them 🙈”
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      A third said: “Lol letting Skipp score a brace against you should be a sackable offence.”
      And another commented: “Oliver Skipp dunking on Barca is crazy.”
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      Fans in awe of ‘machine’ Jude Bellingham as England star wears ‘Bane’-style mask in Real Madrid training

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM has been spotted with a huge contraption on his face during a Real Madrid training session. The 20-year-old is gearing up for his first season with the Spanish side after making his £115million move from Borussia Dortmund.
      Jude Bellingham was spotted wearing a breathing mask in trainingCredit: Getty
      He and his teammates are training ahead of the start of the new La Liga seasonCredit: Getty
      The rest of the squad, including Vinicius Jr, donned the strange looking face masksCredit: Getty
      Madrid are in their final few days of pre-seasonCredit: Getty
      Fans have likened to the masks to the one worn by famous Batman villain BaneCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Pictures were shared online of the Madrid squad training ahead of the start of the new LaLiga campaign on Saturday.
      And it appeared the players were hooked up to breathing apparatus with Bellingham amongst those sporting a mask.
      Fans were quick to jump to social media to comment on the strange looking monitoring equipment with many likening the images to Batman villain Bane.
      Other fans commented on Bellingham himself with expectations high ahead of his debut season.
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      One fan wrote: “Big season ahead.”
      Whilst another simply added: “MACHINE!!!”
      The England International has been the marquee summer signing for Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti and is slated to make his competitive debut this weekend.
      Real travel to Athletic Bilbao to face last season’s eighth place finishers.
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      Bellingham and Madrid have had a mixed pre-season with wins against Manchester United and AC Milan followed by defeats to Juventus and Barcelona.
      They’ll be hoping they can go one better than they did last season after finishing second in La Liga behind bitter rivals Barcelona.

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      Barcelona ‘launch joint loan transfer bid for TWO Man City stars’ just days before Premier League opener

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      BARCELONA have launched a joint loan bid for TWO Manchester City stars just days before the Premier League is about to kick off.Spanish outlet Sport report that Barcelona are “very interested” in acquiring both Bernardo Silva and Joao Cancelo ahead of their season opener against Getafe this Sunday.
      City do not want to lose Bernardo Silva this summerCredit: Getty
      But Cancelo could be attainable for BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      The Catalan club hold a long standing interest in both players.
      Barca pushed hard to sign Silva last season when it looked as though the midfielder would leave the Etihad.
      In Cancelo’s case, Barcelona tried to sign him in January after the full-back fell out with manager Pep Guardiola, but he ultimately joined Bayern Munich on loan.
      Barcelona are set for a cash injection once Ousmane Dembele’s transfer to PSG is completed and view the Manchester City players as an ideal way to reinvest the cash.
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      Both Cancelo and Silva have operated in Dembele’s vacant right-wing position in the past but it is likely that Silva would play in Barca’s midfield three and Cancelo would play his preferred role of right-back.
      The report says that Barcelona would include a mandatory buy clause of £60million at the end of Silva’s loan deal.
      Silva’s City contract is set to expire in the summer of 2025.
      Sport say that City while City are open to letting Cancelo leave the club, they are not interested in selling Silva, particularly having already lost Riyad Mahrez this summer.
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      City have been linked with Palace’s Michael Olise and Rennes’ Jeremy Doku as they look to replace Mahrez – but Silva has operated off the right-wing in the past and started there during Sunday’s Community shield defeat to Arsenal.
      Cancelo, though, is free to leave the club and has reportedly already agreed personal terms with Barca.
      City will look to bounce back from Sunday’s penalty shootout defeat against Arsenal when they kick off their Premier League campaign away at Burnley on Friday night. More