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      How Real Madrid could line up after breaking the bank for Bellingham AND Kane with England stars on transfer wishlist

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      REAL MADRID are eager to strengthen their squad with two England superstars this summer.Carlo Ancelotti’s side lost their LaLiga crown to Barcelona this term, and fell in the Champions League semi-finals to Manchester City.

      Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane are both on Real Madrid’s wishlistCredit: Getty
      Real Madrid did manage to win the Copa del Rey, but will be aiming to compete for further honours next term by making statement acquisitions.
      The Spanish giants are set to complete a £130million deal for Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund next week.
      Bellingham, 19, handed out leaving gifts to his Dortmund team-mates this week ahead of the move.
      Madrid would also love to prise Harry Kane away from Tottenham, should Karim Benzema leave this summer.
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      The Frenchman is reportedly on the verge of joining Saudi side Al-Ittihad on a staggering £342million contract.
      Kane, 29, has one year remaining on his Spurs deal, although he may be more likely to leave on a free transfer in 12 months than for a fee this summer.
      Real Madrid would also have to compete with Manchester United for Kane’s signature, should the England skipper decide to leave his boyhood club.
      Ancelotti’s men have also been linked with a surprise deal for Liverpool ace Andy Robertson.
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      Andy Robertson is also on Real Madrid’s radarCredit: Rex
      The Scotland captain could cost around £40m, with the Mail claiming that he is high on Madrid’s list.
      Should he sign for Los Blancos, Robertson could slot into a back four featuring Eder Militao, David Alaba and Dani Carvajal – with the likes of Antonio Rudiger in reserve.
      Thibaut Courtois is arguably the best goalkeeper in the world behind them – while Bellingham would join a star-studded midfield ahead.
      Madrid are expected to give veteran midfielder Luka Modric a further 12-month deal – and the Croatian could join Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni in a trio.
      Ancelotti will also have Fede Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga and Toni Kroos to call upon.
      Kane could then provide a focal point for silky wingers Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo to play off up top.
      Vinicius Jr has ascended into one of the world’s best playersCredit: EPA More

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      Diego Simeone jokes stars who have sex four times a month ‘can’t play for me’ as he reveals his average with model wife

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      DIEGO SIMEONE has joked that players only having sex four times a month can’t play in his team.The Atletico Madrid boss has been at the helm since 2011.
      Diego Simeone conducted an interview with Spanish radioCredit: CORE
      The 53-year-old is married to model Carla PereyraCredit: Splash News
      The couple have two children togetherCredit: Instagram @carla.pereyra15
      He has enjoyed plenty of success since taking the gig, and has seemingly revealed one of the secrets to his longevity.
      During an interview with Cadena Cope, Simeone answered the usual obligatory questions about his future.
      But things really got interesting when the presenter mentioned a study that claims the average Spaniard has sex 56 times a year.
      Responding to the study, an incredulous Simeone said: “How many? 56… 56 a year… How many are a month? Four a month? Four a month no…
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      “With four times a month you can’t play in my team.”
      Simeone’s gag caused plenty of giggles in the studio.
      The 53-year-old has been married to second wife Carla Pereyra since June 2019.
      And he lifted the lid on their own habits, adding: “Fifteen a month? I’m not going to say… but we have a good average.”
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      Simeone has been married to Carla Pereyra since 2019Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Carla, 35, is 18 years younger than SimeoneCredit: Getty
      Simeone has two children, daughters Francesca and Valentina with model Carla.
      While he has three sons, including Argentine international Giovanni, with first wife Carolina Baldini.
      On his own future Simeone, who has one year remaining on his Atletico deal, said: “We have one more year on our contract and I’m focused on continuing to give my best.”
      He then added: “At the moment the priority is not my contract, if we have to talk about it we will do it later when Miguel [Atletico CEO Miguel Angel Gil] believes that it is the most appropriate time.
      “The priority is another.”
      The Atletico boss was previously married to Carolina BaldiniCredit: Reuters More

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      Karim Benzema ‘will LEAVE Real Madrid after 14 years’ and he has already chosen his next transfer

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      KARIM BENZEMA will leave Real Madrid this summer and has chosen his next club, according to reports.The French striker is subject to a massive offer from Saudi Arabian outfit Al Ittihad.
      Karim Benzema will reportedly leave Real Madrid this summerCredit: Getty
      He has spent 14 years at Madrid, winning 24 major honoursCredit: Getty
      The Saudis are ready to hand Benzema, 35, a mammoth £342million contract to leave the LaLiga side.
      That is according to ESPN, which also claims the striker will join the club and his deal will last two years once his contract at Madrid expires this summer.
      The offer is also thought to include additional fees for being an ambassador for the country’s bid to host the 2030 World Cup as well as a residence in a private neighbourhood.
      It has also been reported that Benzema has already told Madrid that he wishes to leave the club.
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      While Al Ittihad does not boast a superstar, it does have players such as former Leeds and Wolves star Helder Costa and West Brom defender Ahmed Hegazi among their ranks.
      And the club did manage to beat Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr to the Saudi Pro League title this season by five points.

      Benzema has enjoyed a trophy-laden 14-year stay in the Spanish capital, winning 24 major honours in that time.
      He also managed to bag 353 goals during his time at the club. putting among the club’s top ever goalscorers.
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      His most recent contract extension expires at the end of June.
      It had been reported that he had agreed on a new deal with Los Blancos but it had never been officially confirmed.
      If Benzema has signed a new contract, then a fee would need to be agreed between the clubs.
      While The Athletic has claimed that Madrid are not going to stand in his way of making the move.
      It also suggests that Benzema’s team-mates have known that he was tempted by the offer for several weeks. More

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      Karim Benzema ‘tells Real Madrid he wants to leave’ with sensational £86m-a-year deal on offer from Saudi Arabia

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      KARIM BENZEMA has told Real Madrid that he wants to leave the club, according to reports.The French striker is believed to have been offered a massive deal to move to the Saudi Arabian outfit Al Ittihad.
      Karim Benzema is thought to have told Real Madrid that he wants to leave the clubCredit: Rex
      The Saudis are ready to hand Benzema, 35, a mammoth £86million-a-year contract to leave the LaLiga side.
      The offer also includes additional fees for being an ambassador for the country’s bid to host the 2030 World Cup as well as a residence in a private neighbourhood.
      And it appears the temptation has proved too much for the striker and he has told Madrid that he wants to leave, as per Foot Mercato.
      While Al Ittihad does not boast a superstar, it does have players such as former Leeds and Wolves star Helder Costa and West Brom defender Ahmed Hegazi among their ranks.
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      And the club did manage to beat Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr to the Saudi Pro League title this season by five points.
      Benzema has enjoyed a trophy-laden 14-year stay in the Spanish capital, winning 24 major honours in that time.
      His most recent contract extension expires at the end of June, although Benzema is said to have agreed on a new deal with Madrid.
      This deal was supposed to see him stay at the club for the 2023-24 season, although it is unclear whether he has inked the final details of his new contract.
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      If he has not put pen to paper, then Benzema will be free to make the move to the Middle East at the expiry of his contract.
      However, if he has signed the contract, then a fee will need to be agreed upon for Madrid to sanction the transfer.
      Ronaldo signed a similar deal when he joined Al-Nassr, meanwhile, Lionel Messi has also reportedly been approached in recent weeks about moving to the Middle Eastern state.
      It is thought that Real Madrid are confident that Benzema will remain at the Santiago Bernabeu for another season. More

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      Sevilla pay touching tribute to ex-keeper Sergio Rico before Roma clash with star in hospital after falling from horse

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      SEVILLA paid an emotional tribute to their former goalkeeper Sergio Rico before the Europa League Final. Jose Luis Mendilibar’s men take on Jose Mourinho’s Roma at the Puskas Arena determined to win their seventh European trophy.
      Sevilla paid tribute to former goalkeeper Sergio Rico before the Europa League FinalCredit: Getty
      Paris Saint-Germain ace Rico has been hospitalised after a horse-riding accidentCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Sevilla wear shirts in support of their former goalkeeper Sergio Rico, who is currently hospitalised after a tragic accident ❤️ pic.twitter.com/IKFDFMk9iy— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) May 31, 2023

      But the LaLiga giants were focused on Paris Saint-Germain ace Rico before kick-off as they wore T-shirt with a special message written in Spanish for their former team-mate.
      The statement read: “Come on, Sergio, we are with you!”
      Rico has been in intensive care since a tragic horse-riding accident on Sunday.
      The 29-year-old was rushed to hospital in a helicopter after falling from his horse in El Rocio, Huelva, and is in serious condition.
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      It has been claimed that the horse he was riding on his way to mass got frightened and threw the ex-Fulham ace off before he was kicked in the head several times.
      Reports claimed the Spain international suffered severe head trauma which meant he had to be intubated upon his arrival at the Virgen del Rocio hospital in Seville.
      And Rico’s partner Alba Silva shared a heartbreaking and desperate message on Instagram.
      Silva posted: “Don’t leave me alone, my love, because I swear I cannot.
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      “I don’t know how to live without you. We love you a lot.”
      Another post read: “Thank you for all the love you have for us. Sergio has a lot of people praying for him and he is very strong.
      “I have no words to describe what I feel.”
      The match in Budapest finished 1-1, with neither side able to find a winner in extra time as it went to a penalty shootout.
      And it was Sevilla to claim yet another Europa League trophy as they won 4-1 on penalties. More

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      Bruno Guimaraes set to snub Real Madrid, Barcelona and Liverpool transfers to become Newcastle’s highest-paid star ever

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      NEWCASTLE have offered Bruno Guimaraes a bumper £200,000-a-week pay deal to ward off interest from Liverpool, Real Madrid and Barcelona.SunSport understands the Brazil ace is close to signing a new long-term contract at St James’ Park.
      Newcastle have offered Bruno Guimaraes a huge pay riseCredit: Alamy
      Bruno has become a massive fan favourite at Newcastle alreadyCredit: Reuters
      And he is ready to snub big moves to stay putCredit: Getty
      Bruno, 25, is already Newcastle’s highest earner on £120,000-a-week but will be handed improved terms on his current deal, which expires in 2026, ahead of next season’s Champions League campaign.
      Talks are well advanced to make his the Magpies’ best-paid player ever and the club are not concerned over recent links with some of Europe’s giants.
      Liverpool cannot offer Bruno Champions League football while Barcelona remain dogged by financial problems.
      Signed last January for £42million from Lyon, midfielder Guimaraes is well on his way to hero status following a stellar first full year on Tyneside.
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      The Samba star admitted he held talks with Real Madrid last summer but has repeatedly stated that he wants to stay at Newcastle.
      He said: “Real Madrid is the best team in the world. It is nice but it was just a conversation. It was nothing.
      “I feel at home here. It’s the best thing that has happened in my life.
      “I am living my dream here and hope to be a legend.”
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      Mags boss Eddie Howe was tight-lipped over Bruno’s fresh terms when quizzed last week.
      But he said: “The club is very keen to protect their assets and be ahead of the curve in terms of contract length and making sure we’re in a strong position.
      “But also recognising players who have done well and rewarding them for their performances.”
      SunSport revealed on Wednesday that Portuguese forward Joao Felix has been offered to Newcastle after being bombed out by Chelsea following his sixth-moan loan deal.
      He is surplus to requirements at parent club Atletico Madrid, who are now trying to get him off their books.
      Felix, 23, has also been touted to go to Paris Saint-Germain but wants to stay in the Premier League and play Champions League football.
      Atletico are ready to strike another loan deal but want a modest fee plus the player’s wages of around £200k a week covered, which would be a sticking point for Toon boss Eddie Howe.
      The Blues paid Felix’s wages in full after signing him on loan in January for a fee of £9.7million. More

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      Lionel Messi ‘ready to play for Barcelona for FREE’ to secure transfer but LaLiga rules won’t allow it

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      LIONEL MESSI is ready to play for Barcelona FOR FREE but is being prevented by LaLiga rules, reports suggest. The Argentine superstar, 35, is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain when his contract expires in June.
      Lionel Messi would reportedly ‘gladly play for free’ at BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      But LaLiga rules are preventing such a deal from being completedCredit: PA
      A number of parties are interested in signing him, namely Inter Miami, clubs in Saudi Arabia and Barcelona.
      And according to CBS Sports reporter Ben Jacobs, Messi would “gladly” go back and play at his old stomping ground for free.
      However, writing in his column for CaughtOffside, Jacobs revealed La Liga rules would prevent such a transfer from materialising.
      He wrote: “Messi would likely and gladly play for free for Barcelona or with a massive pay cut, but this would be deemed as financial manipulation.”
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      Jacobs then went on to reveal there would likely be outgoings if a deal to bring Messi back could be found, including one of the club’s most valuable stars.
      He added: “So Barcelona’s problem is they need a lot of dominos to fall in place to pull off a Messi return, and that may also mean outgoings.
      “Ansu Fati could be one casualty even though he wants to stay at the club.”
      This could offer a boost to the likes of Manchester United, who have been linked with the Spanish winger in recent months.
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      But Jacobs believes any deal with Barcelona is “weeks” away from being hashed out, giving Middle Eastern interest a vital advantage.
      He concluded: “It’s hard to see Barcelona completing anything in a matter of weeks, and that’s what gives Saudi Arabia confidence.
      “A government-backed offer, supported by the Saudi Pro League, has been on the table since April.
      “Messi would earn around £320m-per-year [€370m], almost double Cristiano Ronaldo’s salary.
      “Many of the same dealmakers that took Ronaldo to Al-Nassr are involved.”
      Reports have suggested Messi has been offered an astonishing £1billion package to move to the Saudi league, which would see him DOUBLE Cristiano Ronaldo’s salary in the country.
      However, reports elsewhere suggest Inter Miami and Barcelona and concocting a plan which could see Messi sign for David Beckham’s Major League Soccer franchise before heading to Barca on loan.
      Messi could renew his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Rex More

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      Messi offered £1BILLION Saudi transfer but Barcelona and Beckham’s Inter Miami plot amazing tag-team plan to hijack move

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      LIONEL MESSI has received an astonishing transfer offer from Saudi Arabia worth around £1bn, according to reports.Foot Mercato claim that the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner could double Cristiano Ronaldo’s Middle Eastern salary if he agrees to the move.
      Lionel Messi has reportedly received an astonishing transfer offer from Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      A move to Al Hilal would see Messi line up against Cristiano Ronaldo (above) and Al NassrCredit: AFP
      That deal would see him and Ronado renew their rivalry as Messi would line up for Al Hilal against Ronaldo’s Al Nassr.
      However, Messi is said to prefer a move to Barcelona and the La Liga champions are said to have enlisted the help of David Beckham to lure the Argentina captain.
      According to L’Equipe, Barca are considering a plan which would see Beckham-owned Inter Miami sign the star before loaning him to Spain.
      Messi’s loan would last for either six or 18 months before the star would move permanently to the MLS.

      He is believed to be almost certain to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer, and even missed the club’s title celebrations to attend a Coldplay gig in Barcelona.
      And Barca boss Xavi appears increasingly confident of bringing Messi back to the club where he made his name.
      He told TV3.cat: “Our fans started to mention Leo Messi’s name at every game… I like the feeling but trust me, the comeback of Leo Messi only depends on him.
      “I’d say that it depends 99% on Messi. I have no doubts on football point of view; it’s up to Leo.”
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      David Beckham’s Inter Miami could yet step in to secure Messi’s dream move back to BarcelonaCredit: AFP
      Barca boss Xavi appears confident a deal can be doneCredit: Getty
      Messi this week promoted the new PSG shirt
      It is even claimed by reporter Ben Jacobs that Messi would be willing to play for free in order to seal a return to Barcelona.
      He wrote: “Messi would likely and gladly play for free for Barcelona or with a massive pay cut, but this would be deemed as financial manipulation.
      “So Barcelona’s problem is they need a lot of dominos to fall in place to pull off a Messi return, and that may also mean outgoings.” More