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      Jude Bellingham ‘sacks’ live-in private chef after discussions with Real Madrid star’s mum

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM has reportedly parted ways with his live-in chef Alberto Mastromatteo.The pair linked up at the beginning of the season with Mastromatteo having a reputation for transforming the diet of former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.
      Jude Bellingham has reportedly parted company with his live-in chefCredit: Rex
      Bellingham, left, lives with his mum Denise in MadridCredit: Instagram
      The chef lived with Bellingham and his mother in Madrid but the pair have allegedly decided to relieve Mastromatteo of his duties, report Spanish outlet Relevo.
      Mastromatteo’s company Summumm looks after the physical and mental well-being of various top athletes around the world, including Bellingham’s team-mate Eduardo Camavinga.
      He is understood to put his clients on a diet consisting of rice, oats, quinoa, fresh vegetables, fish and some lean meat.
      But the chef also believes in maintaining player morale and occasionally offers up chips or tortilla if necessary.
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      However Bellingham and his mum Denise are reported to have disagreed with his methods.
      Denise is a big influence on the England star, with Bellingham admitting she is to thank for much of his success.
      He said: “The role my mum is playing is massive.
      “I think at the minute it is probably the biggest role of anyone, even probably more than my coaches and managers, to be honest.”
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      Bellingham lives separately from his father Mark as he keeps a close eye on his brother Jobe, but the family were re-united over Christmas.
      Bellingham returned to England and even took in some Sunderland matches to watch his brother in action for the Black Cats. More

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      Mason Greenwood shown straight red card as Getafe implode in LaLiga clash amid transfer interest in Man Utd loanee

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      MANCHESTER UNITED loanee Mason Greenwood was shown a straight red card for dissent during Getafe’s La Liga clash with Rayo Vallecano this evening.The forward was sent off just after half time, with Getafe trailing 2-0 and already down to ten men.
      Mason Greenwood was sent off during a match against Rayo VallecanoCredit: EPA
      The forward was shown a red card for dissentCredit: Getty

      After appealing for a foul, Greenwood was seen shouting at the referee.
      The official then immediately showed him a red card while pointing to the dugout.
      Reports in Spain suggest Greenwood shouted “f*** off”, in English, towards the official.
      After the match, Getafe manager Jose Bordalas revealed that the ex-Man Utd star was sent off for saying “No me jodas” – a Spanish translation of the insult.
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      Greenwood’s dismissal saw Getafe go down to nine men.
      Juanmi Latasa was sent off in the 40th minute after receiving a second yellow card.
      Getafe then went down to eight midway through the second half when Damian Suarez saw red.
      Rayo Vallecano took the lead on the brink of half time thanks to a goal from Sergio Camello.
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      The striker scored again just after the break to double his team’s advantage.
      Greenwood had started the match on the right wing before being sent off.
      The 22-year-old has scored five goals and provided four assists in 15 games for Getafe since joining on loan from Man Utd at the start of the season.
      He is now being linked with a huge summer transfer.
      SunSport revealed last week that Barcelona want to sign him in a £40million deal.
      The La Liga giants are also willing to give him Lionel Messi’s iconic No10 shirt.
      Atletico Madrid are also understood to be interested. More

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      Robert Lewandowski’s stunning wife Anna goes braless in daring dress as she steals show on New Year’s Eve

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      ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI’S stunning wife Anna stole the show on New Year’s Eve.That’s by seeing in 2024 in a daring braless dress.
      Robert Lewandowski’s wife Anna donned a braless dress for New Year’s EveCredit: INSTAGRAM @_RL9 @annalewandowska
      Anna showed plenty of leg to see in 2024Credit: INSTAGRAM @_RL9 @annalewandowska
      Anna, 35, is a fitness guru and medal-winning karate practitioner who is married to Barcelona striker Lewandowski, 35.
      The Polish pair have two children together.
      And they regularly delight followers with their wholesome snaps on social media.
      However, Anna turned heads for a different reason on Sunday night.
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      The glamorous brunette and Lewandowski saw in 2024 in a scenic setting.
      And Anna was the star of the show as she donned a daring braless dress.
      The silver outfit also revealed plenty of leg.
      And Lewandowski could not stop himself from smiling as they cosied up for some incredible snaps.
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      The striker put on a smart display himself, wearing a blazer and white shirt as well as jeans.
      Fans were certainly impressed by the glitzy couple.
      One said: “Happy New Year my dears.”
      Another declared: “The perfect NYE doesn’t exist…”
      One noted: “I love them.”
      Another added: “You are the best.”
      See more of Anna’s glamorous lifestyle below…
      Anna and Lewandowski share two children togetherCredit: Instagram @annalewandowska
      The Polish ace is a fitness influencerCredit: Instagram @annalewandowska
      She also works as a karate conditionerCredit: Instagram @annalewandowska
      Anna has lots of fans on social mediaCredit: Instagram @annalewandowska
      She regularly posts saucy snapsCredit: Instagram @annalewandowska
      Anna is not shy of the cameraCredit: instagram.com/annalewandowska
      She has a legion of followersCredit: Instagram @annalewandowska
      Anna and Lewandowksi make for a wholesome coupleCredit: Instagram @annalewandowska
      The pair are enjoyig their time in SpainCredit: Instagram @annalewandowska More

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      Jude Bellingham breaking LaLiga clothing rule as he follows in Gareth Bale’s footsteps at Real Madrid

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM is allegedly breaking LaLiga rules as he follows in Gareth Bale’s footsteps.The England superstar has made an incredible start to life at the Bernabeu.
      Jude Bellingham has been breaking a LaLiga clothing rule at Real MadridCredit: Getty
      The star cuts holes in the back of his socks like a number of other top starsCredit: The Times
      Bellingham, 20, moved to Madrid from Borussia Dortmund in a £115m deal but he is already looking to be a bargain buy.
      The midfielder has already scored 17 times in his first 21 matches and is well on his way to achieving legendary status.
      However, for a number of years he has followed the trend of many other footballing talents by cutting holes in the back of his socks.
      He cuts the gap at the back of his thigh, similar to how five-time Champions League winner Bale did while at Madrid.
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      But now Spanish publication AS states that is actually not technically allowed in LaLiga.  
      Players are not supposed to play with ripped socks, shorts or shirts.

      However, chiefs “turn a blind eye” as they are “aware of the medical chaos” implementing the rule and forcing players to wear a full sock.
      Bellingham’s England team-mate Bukayo Saka has also been spotted with holes in his socks as the trend continues across the beautiful game.
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      Socks can prove to be restrictive causing difficulties with effective blood flow and circulation.
      That is why players make the gaps in order to avoid injury to their bulging calves during matches.
      The holes allow the tension in their legs to be released.
      And that helps to prevent them from picking up muscle problems or cramp. More

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      Real Madrid ‘risk losing SIX first-team stars’ including Ballon d’Or winner as Ancelotti prepares for transfer exodus

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      REAL MADRID are allegedly at risk of losing six key first team players this summer.Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Nacho Fernandez and Lucas Vazquez are all out of contract in June.
      Luka Modric is out of contract in JuneCredit: Getty
      Toni Kroos is also out of contract, but he is likely to stayCredit: Getty
      And according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Real Madrid officials are yet to negotiate fresh terms with them.
      Los Blancos usually open talks with players during the second half of the season, so those affected will likely be in limbo for another few months.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga and Joselu Mato are also set to leave the Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the season when their loan spells expire.
      Kroos is expected to stay at Real Madrid, while the others are reportedly considered to be dispensable.
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      The Spanish giants currently sit top of the La Liga table, level on points with Girona.
      Carlo Ancelotti is eager to add to his squad in the summer, with a number of players set to leave.
      Kylian Mbappe could finally swap Paris for Madrid following years of interest.
      The Frenchman is expected to leave PSG as a free agent at the end of the season.
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      Kepa Arrizabalaga is set to leave when his loan expiresCredit: Getty
      Real Madrid have held a long-term interest in signing him.
      And as of today Mbappe is free negotiate a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs.
      Los Blancos are prepared to offer him a huge deal, but they want an answer from the forward by mid-January.
      However, Liverpool are now said to be serious contenders in the race for the striker. More

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      Barcelona ‘battling European giants’ to sign Mason Greenwood with Man Utd return all-but ruled out

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      ATLETICO MADRID have joined the race to sign Mason Greenwood.The Spanish giants are set to battle Barcelona for the Manchester United winger, according to reports in Spain.
      Atletico Madrid have joined the race to sign Mason GreenwoodCredit: Rex
      Greenwood is currently on loan in LaLiga with Getafe, scoring five goals and providing four assists across all competitions so far this season.
      His form has seen a host of Spanish clubs linked with signing him, with Atletico the latest potential destination.
      Marca report, via Estadio Deportivo, that the club have held talks with United as they step up their pursuit.
      Their interest comes after Barca, Valencia and Real Sociedad were all linked with a move for Greenwood.
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      SunSport understand that Barcelona are even willing to offer the 22-year-old Lionel Messi’s iconic No10 shirt to convince him to join.
      The Spanish champions have been scouting Greenwood for Getafe this season ahead of a potential £40million approach.
      His goals have helped his side to eighth in the table after 18 matches, just five points adrift of the European places.
      Manager Jose Bordalas praised the forward this week, explaining: “Greenwood is a different player, with a lot of talent but in this football talent is not the main thing. It takes more work than talent.”
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      Greenwood currently looks likely to stay in Spain beyond his Getafe loan.
      The report adds that a return to United has been all-but ruled out, with the player settled in Spain and happy to stay. More

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      Mason Greenwood could become tenth player to star for Man Utd and Barcelona – so how did other nine fare?

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      BARCELONA are ready to launch a £40million swoop for Mason Greenwood.The forward, 22, has spent this season on loan at Getafe from Manchester United.
      Mason Greenwood joined Getafe on loan last summerCredit: Rex

      Getafe want to make the move permanent at the end of the season.
      But SunSport this week revealed that they are set to face competition from three LaLiga rivals, including Barcelona.
      Should Greenwood make the switch to Barca he will become the tenth star to represent both illustrious clubs.
      Ahead of the potential switch, SunSport takes a look at how the previous nine have fared at Old Trafford and the Nou Camp.
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      GERARD PIQUE
      After seven years in Barcelona’s academy, Pique ditched his hometown club for Manchester United at 17.
      He picked up Premier League and Champions League winners’ medals with the Red Devils, but struggled to break into the team ahead of Rio Ferdinand or Nemanja Vidic.
      Pique, now 36, later spoke fondly of his time at Old Trafford, despite re-joining Barca in 2008.
      He went on to become a superstar with the Catalan giants, playing a key role in nine LaLiga title wins and three Champions League triumphs.
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      Man Utd – 2004-2008: MISS
      Barcelona – 2008-2022: HIT
      Gerard Pique made 23 first team appearances for Man UtdCredit: Getty
      He went on to play over 600 times for his hometown clubCredit: Splash News
      MARK HUGHES
      Sparky began his career at Old Trafford in 1980 and went on to have two successful stints at United.
      He swapped the Theatre of Dreams for Barcelona in 1986, becoming part of Terry Venables’ British revolution at the Nou Camp alongside Gary Lineker.
      Unlike Lineker, however, Hughes failed to make an impact in Spain, scoring just five times in 37 games before being loaned to Bayern Munich.
      He returned to Man Utd in 1988 and went on to become a key man for Sir Alex Ferguson over the next seven years.
      Man Utd – 1980-1986, 1988-1995: HIT
      Barcelona – 1986-1988: MISS
      Mark Hughes starred for Man Utd across two spellsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      He joined Barcelona alongside fellow Brit Gary Lineker in 1986Credit: Getty
      JORDI CRUYFF
      Attacking midfielder Cruyff came through at Barcelona under the tutelage of his legendary father Johan.
      Living up to the name on the back of his shirt was always going to be a tough ask, however.
      It never quite happened for Cruyff, who was sold by Barcelona after two years in their first team.
      He later spent four seasons with Man Utd, but didn’t hit the heights at Old Trafford either.
      Man Utd – 1996-2000: MISS
      Barcelona – 1994-1996: MISS
      Jordi Cruyff signed for Man Utd in 1996Credit: PA:Empics Sport
      The Dutchman had come through at Barcelona under his legendary fatherCredit: AFP
      HENRIK LARSSON
      Legendary forward Larsson joined Barcelona aged 33 after spending the bulk of his prime with Celtic.
      The Swede proved that he was still a top class forward at Barca, helping them to a pair of LaLiga titles and the Champions League.
      He joined boyhood club Helsingborgs in 2006, but would have one more stint with one of Europe’s elite, signing for Man Utd on loan in 2007.
      Aged 35 he proved to be a popular figure at Old Trafford, using his experience to help them to the Prem title.
      Man Utd – 2007: HIT
      Barcelona – 2004-2006: HIT
      Henrik Larsson joined Man Utd on loan in 2007Credit: AFP
      The Swede won the Champions League with BarcelonaCredit: AFP
      VICTOR VALDES
      Homegrown stopper Valdes spent 12 years as Barcelona’s No1 goalkeeper between 2002 and 2014.
      His ability with his feet enabled him to fit Barca’s style of play like a glove, and he helped them to six league titles and three Champions Leagues.
      In 2014 Barcelona opted to move in a different direction by signing Marc-Andre ter Stegen, with Valdes being allowed to join Man Utd on a free transfer.
      Valdes failed to topple compatriot David de Gea as United’s No1, making just two appearances before bizarrely joining Middlesbrough.
      Man Utd – 2015-2016: MISS
      Barcelona – 2002-2014: HIT
      Victor Valdes made just two first team appearances for Man UtdCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      The Spaniard excelled during his time at BarcelonaCredit: AP:Associated Press
      LAURENT BLANC
      French defender Blanc joined Barcelona to play for Johan Cruyff in 1996 following his brilliant performances for Auxerre.
      So it was a bitter blow when Cruyff was sacked immediately.
      He spent one unhappy year with Barca before leaving for Marseille in 1997.
      Having long been a fan of Blanc, Ferguson finally got his man aged 35 in 2001, although his best years were long behind him.
      Man Utd – 2001-2003: MISS
      Barcelona – 1996-1997: MISS
      Laurent Blanc joined Man Utd aged 35Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Blanc endured an unhappy year at BarcelonaCredit: Reuters
      MEMPHIS DEPAY
      Dutch winger Depay joined Man Utd in 2015 to much fanfare to play under compatriot Louis van Gaal.
      He struggled to ever deliver on his promise at Old Trafford, however, and completely fell out of favour under Jose Mourinho.
      Depay joined Lyon in 2017 and successfully rebuilt his career in Ligue 1, earning a move to Barcelona four years later.
      He never quite produced the goods at Barca and was allowed to join Atletico Madrid for under £4million in January.
      Man Utd – 2015-2017: MISS
      Barcelona – 2021-2023: MISS
      Memphis Depay joined Man Utd in 2015Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      He rebuilt his career at Lyon and then signed for BarcelonaCredit: EPA
      ALEXIS SANCHEZ
      Chilean forward moved to Man Utd from Arsenal in a swap deal that saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan move the other way in January 2018.
      His spell at Old Trafford was an unmitigated disaster, however, as he only scored five goals in 45 games.
      Prior to joining Arsenal he had excelled during three years at Barcelona.
      He bagged 46 goals and laid on 37 assists during his stint in Catalonia.
      Man Utd – 2018-2020: MISS
      Barcelona – 2011-2014: HIT
      Alexis Sanchez endured an unhappy spell at Man UtdCredit: Reuters
      The Chilean was far more successful at BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC
      Swedish legend Ibrahimovic signed for Man Utd aged 34 in 2016 after four years at Paris Saint-Germain.
      He immediately hit the ground running, scoring 28 goals in his debut season in England.
      Ibrahimovic suffered a devastating knee injury towards the end of the campaign and scarcely featured during his second United term upon his return.
      Earlier in his career he had signed for Barcelona from Inter Milan in 2009, but endured an unhappy spell under Pep Guardiola, who opted to move Lionel Messi into a central position during that campaign, thus marginalising Ibra.
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      Man Utd – 2016-2018: HIT
      Barcelona – 2009-2011: MISS
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic achieved cult hero status at Man UtdCredit: Getty
      The Swede didn’t quite fit in at BarcelonaCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      How Barcelona could line up with Mason Greenwood succeeding Lionel Messi and forming stunning front line

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      MASON GREENWOOD could form a stunning front line if he joins Barcelona.The Spanish giants are ready to make a £40million transfer swoop for the Manchester United forward.
      Mason Greenwood could form a stunning front three if he joins BarcelonaCredit: Rex
      Gavi would also feature in a devastating line up for Xavi’s sideCredit: AP
      Barca have even set aside Lionel Messi’s iconic No10 shirt in a bid to persuade Greenwood to join the club.
      The 22-year-old, who is currently on loan at Getafe, has scored five goals and provided four assists in La Liga so far this season.
      Although Getafe want to sign Greenwood permanently, Barcelona are the current favourites to land him.
      The signing of Greenwood would allow Xavi to start the Englishman in a devastating front three.
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      Greenwood is able to play across the attack but would likely slot in on the right wing for Barca.
      Former Chelsea loanee Joao Felix has been Xavi’s preferred choice on the left flank this term.
      The attack would then be completed by top scorer Robert Lewandowski down the middle.
      In midfield, Xavi can call upon the experience of Oriol Romeu and Ilkay Gundogan next to teenage sensation Gavi.
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      Joao Cancelo and Alejandro Balde are the standout names to appear as full-backs on the right and left, respectively.
      Between them, Jules Kounde and Andreas Christensen have formed a solid defensive partnership this term.
      Long-serving goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen completes the line up, although the German is currently sidelined with a back injury.
      Deputy Inaki Pena, who came through the club’s famed La Masia academy, serves as a solid back-up option, though.
      Mason Greenwood is impressing in LaLiga More