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      Gareth Bale reveals furious Cristiano Ronaldo moment at Real Madrid where he would ‘throw his boots’ after 5-0 win

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      GARETH BALE revealed a furious Cristiano Ronaldo would throw his boots in anger – even after 5-0 wins.The Welsh wizard, 33, spent five years playing alongside Ronaldo for Real Madrid.
      Cristiano Ronaldo used to get frustrated even if his team wonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Gareth Bale revealed the story on the golf courseCredit: YouTube
      And he gave the inside story on what it was like to share a pitch and a changing room with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
      Speaking on Martin Borgmeier’s YouTube channel at the BMW International Open Pro-Am golf tournament, Bale was quizzed on the Portuguese star.
      He said: “He was actually okay. He had his moments.
      “For example, if we win 5-0 and he didn’t score, he comes in and throws his boots like he’s angry.
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      “It’s like your team winning in the Ryder Cup but you didn’t get a point so you are angry.
      “But he was a nice guy, nothing wrong, we didn’t really have any problems.
      “A lot of people could be scared of how he is but if you’re not then it’s fine.”
      Serial winner Ronaldo, 38, has racked up an incredible 31 team trophies and countless individual gongs.
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      He is now seemingly seeing out his career at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia following his dramatic exit from Manchester United.
      Bale, meanwhile, secured his fifth Champions League winner’s medal against Liverpool last year.
      The ex-Tottenham star left Real immediately afterwards, ending his nine-year stint with Los Blancos with 106 goals in 258 games, before a final swansong winning the MLS Cup with Los Angeles FC.
      He added: “I enjoyed Tottenham more because it’s more of a family than Real Madrid and everyone is English.
      “But I enjoyed Madrid more in terms of football.”
      Bale announced his retirement in January following the World Cup in Qatar.
      Since then, he has enjoyed playing a lot of golf.
      And that included securing his very first hole-in-one – which was caught on camera in brilliant scenes.
      The pair spent five seasons together at the BernabeuCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg lined up for stunning transfer to Spanish giants with Spurs future plunged into doubt

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      ATLETICO MADRID are keen on Tottenham’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.SunSport revealed earlier this month that the Dane’s future in North London is looking uncertain as he is not a natural fit in the free-flowing system of new boss Ange Postecoglou.
      Atletico Madrid have expressed an interest in HojbjergCredit: Getty
      Spurs are by no means desperate to sell him as he is a model pro but would be open to letting him go next month.
      A number of clubs have been weighing up a move – with Spanish giants Atletico among them.
      Though SunSport understands there has been no contact yet between the two clubs.
      Hojbjerg, 27, has racked up 145 appearances for Spurs since arriving from Southampton for £15million in 2020.
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      He was a favourite of pragmatic bosses Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo and Antonio Conte.
      Yet it is questionable if he would start in the attack-minded Postecoglou’s side, which has just been bolstered by the arrival of James Maddison for £40m plus add-ons.
      Spurs, who have already added goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario for £16m from Empoli, are looking at strengthening at centre-back now.
      Bayer Leverkusen’s Edmond Tapsoba, Fulham’s Tosin Adarabioyo and Wolfsburg’s Micky van de Ven – dubbed the quickest central defender in the Bundesliga – are all on their radar.
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      Meanwhile, Cristian Romero is being linked with a move away.
      Juventus reportedly want to re-sign the Argentina international. More

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      Man City flop Ferran Torres ‘offered Premier League return’ just 18 months after joining Barcelona

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      BARCELONA are reportedly prepared to sell Ferran Torres this summer.The LaLiga champions are set to let go of several first team stars in a bid to free up space on their wage bill.
      Barcelona want to sell Torres this summerCredit: Getty
      And according to Spanish journalist Gerard Romero, Torres is one of the names on the transfer list.
      Barcelona are said to be demanding £35million for the out-of-favour striker.
      Torres has already received three offers from the Premier League, but he is reluctant to leave the Nou Camp.
      The 23-year-old joined Barcelona in a £55million transfer from Manchester City in January 2022.
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      He has scored 14 goals in 71 appearances since joining the club, but he fell out of favour last summer following the arrival of Robert Lewandowski.
      Barcelona are expected to complete the signing of Vitor Roque in the next few weeks, which would likely see Torres fall further down the pecking order.
      Newcastle are understood to be interested in signing striker.
      The Magpies would be willing to match Barcelona’s £35m asking price.
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      Arsenal were linked with a swoop for the Spaniard in January, however they are yet to submit an official bid.
      Unless Torres is sold this summer, Barcelona will likely struggle to recruit and register players due to their financial issues. More

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      ‘Best Champagne’ in the Premier League revealed as sacked chief hopes for European reunion with new club

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      SACKED Leeds chief Victor Orta hopes to draw Newcastle in the Champions League with Sevilla next season… because the Magpies have the best champagne.Orta joined the Spanish side as director of football after being axed by the Whites in May following a string of transfer gaffes.
      Victor Orta hopes Sevilla draw Newcastle in the Champions LeagueCredit: AFP
      He has replaced Aston Villa-bound Monchi.
      Sevilla are in pot one for the upcoming season’s Champions League draw, which takes place in August, due to them winning the Europa League.
      They could face Newcastle, who are in pot four following a 20-year absence from the competition.
      Orta spoke to Newcastle’s transfer chief Dan Ashworth over Zoom at the Sports Data Forum.
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      He admitted he wants the Toon to end their 54-year trophy drought.
      He said: “Dan, I have two wishes for you. One, we cross paths in the Champions League because the suite of your chairman has the best champagne in England by far.
      “I want to come back.
      “Secondly, last year was the Carabao Cup final (defeat against Manchester United). This year, I hope there’s a trophy for Newcastle because you deserve it.” 
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      Orta worked at Leeds for six years, helping the club gain promotion to the Premier League under Marcelo Bielsa.
      He was slammed by fans after sacking the popular Argentine and bringing in the likes of Jesse Marsch and Javi Gracia.
      Orta signed the likes of Brenden Aaronson, Dan James and Georgino Rutter for big money, all of whom struggled to make an impact at Elland Road.
      The 44-year-old returns to Sevilla, where he worked as a technical director from 2006 to 2013. More

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      Zinedine Zidane claims only one player makes him ‘jump off my chair’ and they do not play for Real Madrid

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      REAL MADRID legend Zinedine Zidane has revealed the one player who makes him jump out of his seat.The 51-year-old won two La Liga titles and three Champions Leagues while he was the manager of the club.
      Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema has been hailed by Zinedine ZidaneCredit: Reuters
      Karim Benzema has joined Al-IttihadCredit: Reuters
      And despite working with several top talents like Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, it is Karim Benzema who got singled out by his old boss.
      Zidane told Telefoot: “If there is a player who still makes me jump off my chair it is Benzema, maybe Luka Modric.
      “They are players who, when you think they are about to lose the ball they always manage to get away with it. 
      “They are the ones who drive me crazy more than others, the ones who make the difference for those who are lucky enough to have them.”
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      Benzema spent 14 years at Real Madrid, scoring 354 goals for the club in 648 matches.
      He won an incredible 25 trophies with the Spanish side including five Champions Leagues.
      However, he has left Los Blancos for a move to Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Ittihad.
      He will team-up with ex-Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante to work under boss Nuno Espirito Santo.
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      As for Zidane, he has been out of work since leaving Real Madrid in 2021.
      However, he has been linked with a return to the Santiago Bernabeu for a third stint in charge.
      Zidane admitted he wants to return to football, saying: “I hope I can get back to coaching soon.
      “I miss that adrenaline, I need it. I haven’t had it for maybe two years, but I’m sure the time will come.” More

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      Jude Bellingham’s classy gesture to kids in Birmingham after sealing record £115million Real Madrid transfer

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      HUMBLE Jude Bellingham stunned Birmingham schoolkids – just days after signing for Real Madrid.The superstar midfielder, who turns 20 this week, completed his staggering £115million transfer to the Bernabeu on June 14.
      Jude Bellingham met with a group of schoolkids in BirminghamCredit: Instagram/@judebellingham
      He handed out freebies to the youngstersCredit: adidas
      Youngsters were stunned by the teenager’s surprise appearanceCredit: adidas
      But he was back in his hometown the following week in yet another classy gesture to give something back to his beloved city.
      Bellingham teamed up with his boot providers and sportswear giants adidas to open a pop-up store – named store twenty-two after his old Brum shirt – for 90 minutes in Birmingham city centre.
      Not only did local kids pick up free 2023-24 Real Madrid kits, adidas boots and other Bellingham merchandise – but then they were given a huge surprise.
      Bellingham himself appeared for a brilliant meet and greet and even went behind the checkout to hand out the freebies.
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      The midfielder came through the youth ranks at Birmingham City before joining Borussia Dortmund for £25m in 2020.
      The Blues famously retired his No22 jersey upon his departure.
      And Bellingham is still very much in touch with the club and city that helped raise him into a Galactico.
      The teenager said: “I may now play for Real Madrid, but Birmingham will forever be my home.
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      “I am forever thankful to my family and friends for their support throughout my journey so far, as well as to the people of Birmingham.
      “Ever since I made my debut here, their support has pushed me on, and helped me to believe that anything is possible.
      “Today I wanted to come back and show them what that means to me, and to make sure they can be a part of the exciting next chapter of my career.”
      Bellingham’s £115m switch to Los Blancos ensured he became the most expensive British player ever – and a £10m sell-on bonus for Birmingham.
      He signed a six-year deal which will make him one of the European giants’ top earners.
      The ex-Dortmund ace admitted his “heart was close to stopping” when his dad told him about Real’s interest as he snubbed the “easy” option of heading home to the Premier League.
      And he will wear the iconic No5 jersey – following in the footsteps of Zinedine Zidane.
      Bellingham was raised in Birmingham and starred for CityCredit: Instagram/@judebellingham
      The store twenty-two was opened for 90 minutesCredit: adidas
      Kids were delighted with their new Real Madrid shirtsCredit: adidas
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      Zidane linked with THIRD Real Madrid manager spell but Premier League icon is Florentino Perez’s favourite for job

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      ZINEDINE ZIDANE has been linked with a sensational return to Real Madrid for a third spell as manager, according to reports.The 51-year-old was in charge of the club between 2016 and 2018 before rejoining a year later for two more seasons.
      Zinedine Zidane could return to the Real Madrid dugoutCredit: AFP
      Zidane won two LaLiga titles and three Champions League during his time in the dugout.
      And the club legend maintains a good relationship with president Florentino Perez.
      As a result, reports in France suggest Zidane could return to Real Madrid for another spell in the summer of 2024.
      Current boss Carlo Ancelotti sees his deal expire next year and he is unlikely to renew his contract.
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      However, Premier League and Liverpool icon Xabi Alonso is reportedly Real Madrid’s preferred option.
      The Bayer Leverkusen boss has impressed in Germany, guiding the club to a Europa League semi-final in his first season in charge.
      He is highly-sought after with Tottenham and West Ham both previously eyeing him as their future manager.
      Alonso, 41, spent five years at Real Madrid during his playing days.
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      Meanwhile, Zidane has been linked with a managerial return to Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain.
      As for Ancelotti, the Brazil national team job could be next for him.
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      Kylian Mbappe ‘sets out condition to make Real Madrid transfer NOW after leaving PSG bosses outraged’

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE has set out his condition to sign for Real Madrid this summer.The French forward’s transfer stance is understood to have left Paris Saint-Germain bosses outraged.
      Kylian Mbappe has outlined his condition to join Real Madrid nowCredit: Getty
      Mbappe caused a stir earlier this month by confirming he will not be extending his contract beyond next summer.
      The revelation has left PSG facing the prospect of losing him for free in 2024 if they do not sell him during the current transfer window.
      Real Madrid have been heavily linked with making a move for Mbappe after failing with an approach last year.
      According to Marca, Mbappe has laid out his condition for making the move now.
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      The report claims that he will only accept a move if he does not lose out on any money.
      His remaining 12 months on his PSG deal consists of £51million and a £77million loyalty bonus.
      However, he would miss out on the bonus if he were to be sold this summer.
      Neither Mbappe or his mum and agent Faiza Lamary are willing to lose out on that money.
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      Mbappe had instead planned to sign a pre-contract agreement with Real Madrid in January before joining the club when his contract expires.
      That would allow him to receive both his remaining wages and bonus, as well as a signing on fee from the Spanish giants thought to be worth between £86million and 108million.
      Lamary has already had assurances that Los Blancos will offer the same package as they did a year ago.

      PSG’s asking price has also caused an issue with the deal, with the French champions needing to lower the fee in order to compensate Mbappe for forgoing his loyalty bonus.
      However, according to Marca’s report, PSG still want £170million for the 24-year-old, who has been handed an “ultimatum” by the club.
      Mbappe has been told he will be put up for sale this summer if he does not reconsider his contract stance. More