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      Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham hammered 5-0 at Stockport as former Barcelona star gets on scoresheet for hosts

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      HAT-TRICK hero Isaac Olaofe destroyed Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham.The Welshmen slipped to seventh after Stockport emphatically ended the Dragons’ seven-game unbeaten run.
      Isaac Olaofe celebrates rounding off his hat-trick to destroy WrexhamCredit: Rex
      Ryan Reynolds will be gutted after Wrexham’s seven-game unbeaten run ended in horrific fashion as they were thumped at ninth-placed StockportCredit: Getty
      Sub Paddy Madden rounded off Wrexham’s woe in the final minuteCredit: Rex
      Ex-Barcelona kid Louie Barry and sub Paddy Madden completed Wrexham’s misery.
      Hollywood A-lister Reynolds had seen the Dragons overcome a mediocre start to the season to start justifying their tag as League Two title favourites.
      But just when they seemed to be settling into life back in the EFL, Wrexham were blown away on Saturday within just 32 minutes.
      Ex-West Ham starlet Elliot Lee could have scored twice for the visitors before Olaofe ruined the Dragons’ early superiority netting Will Collar’s cross.
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      The former Millwall striker turned in Will Collar’s cross on 21 minutes.
      And within 10 minutes Wrexham were make to look like dead-fools.
      Olaofe lashed Stockport’s second past Mark Howard before Barry burst through to make it 3-0.
      Just five minutes after the break Olaofe rounded off his treble.
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      And Madden came off the bench to bag the fifth in the 90th minute.
      Wrexham dropped to seventh after their first EFL defeat since a 5-1 home loss against MK Dons on the first day of the season.
      Meanwhile, Stockport’s third win in a row put them ninth.
      Louie Barry is mobbed after netting the second of Stockport’s bunch of fiveCredit: Rex More

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      Why De Gea is still unemployed after Man Utd exit… from pop star wife to Spain rival scuppering dream Real Madrid move

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      DAVID DE GEA is floating in no man’s land as the experienced shot stopper still searches for a new home after leaving Manchester United this summer. The 32-year-old spent 12 years with the Red Devils just to walk away without a goodbye from the fans after he was replaced by Andre Onana.
      David De Gea is still a free agent after leaving Manchester United on the expiration of his contract this summerCredit: Getty
      He was replaced by Andre OnanaCredit: Getty
      And you would think there would be a queue of clubs lining up to offer last season’s Premier League Golden Glove winner a contract… but that’s not the case.
      In fact the Daily Mail have reported that many coaches and managers are turning their noses up at De Gea with the view that he hasn’t developed his game enough and is only seen as a “save-making” goalkeeper.
      Onana was brought to Old Trafford by Erik ten Hag because of his ability with his feet, an area of the game that the Spaniard has struggled with historically.
      But make no mistake, there were still teams interested in signing De Gea this summer and if it hadn’t been for some sliding doors moments he could be in-between the sticks right now.
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      European giants Real Madrid had been interested in signing the former Atletico Madrid man when their number one, Thibault Courtois, picked up a cruciate ligament injury.
      But they turned their attention to Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga instead, when they discovered they could sign him on a season-long loan.
      It’s reported that Real Madrid opted for Kepa not just for the ease of a loan move, but also as they felt they were choosing Spain’s second choice keeper over one who was no longer in the setup for the national team at all, in De Gea.
      De Gea was understood to be keen on a move back to Spain with he and his wife, Edurne Garcia, looking to settle down back in his home country.
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      Real Madird preferred a move for Kepa Arrizabalaga ovee De GeaCredit: Getty
      De Gea married his long term partner Edurne Garcia this summer and she may have had an impact on his futureCredit: instagram @edurnity
      The pair married this summer and Edurne may have also had an impact on De Gea’s free agent status too.
      It is said that Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Hilal were keen to attract the goalkeeper to the Middle East to join the likes of Neymar and Aleksandr Mitrovic.
      But the star’s wife reportedly made it clear she only wanted to make the move out there once all other options had been exhausted.
      This opened the door for Yassine Bounou to join Al-Hilal instead from Sevilla, thus leaving De Gea without a club in Europe or in Saudi Arabia.
      Now he is left in limbo as he looks to find himself a new stadium to call home and the lack of options as a first choice keeper could see him call an early end to his career.
      De Gea is said to be considering retirement if he is unable to find a new club where he will be the No1.
      The 2013 Premier League champion is currently training alone as he looks to maintain his fitness should the right option come along.
      Yassine Bounou swapped Sevilla for Saudi Arabia in a move that left De Gea short of optionsCredit: Alamy
      De Gea has been training alone to stay sharpCredit: Instagram @d_degeaofficial More

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      Zinedine Zidane branded ‘unrecognisable’ by fans as unemployed Real Madrid legend shows off shock new look

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      FANS reckon they couldn’t pick Zinedine Zidane out of a crowd after the Real Madrid legend sported a new look in his latest Instagram picture. Zidane is one of the biggest names in world football with a long list of impressive honours, but it would seem that ditching the pitchside suit and sporting a flat cap means he could blend into any room.
      Zinedine Zidane is normally spotted suited and bootedCredit: EPA
      Fans couldn’t recognise him in his more casual attireCredit: https://www.instagram.com/zidane/?hl=en
      The World Cup winner posted a photo to his Instagram of him strolling in the streets of France wearing a casual outfit with jeans, a jacket and a flat cap.
      And fans couldn’t believe how different it made him look after growing so used to seeing him dressed to the nines on the side of the pitch as a manager.
      Many took to the comments section underneath his post to react to his stark difference in appearance.
      One said: “If I run into him I won’t recognize him.”
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      Whilst another added: “Just a regular man in Paris.”
      And a third commented: “Incognito.”
      Zidane is currently without a job after calling time on his second spell as Real Madrid manager back in 2021.
      And it’s a wonder that he hasn’t picked up another managerial role with his record in the Spanish capital something to admire.
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      He won the Champions League three years in a row as well as winning two La Liga titles for his old club.
      And he was decorated on an individual level too by winning the 2017 The Best FIFA Men’s Coach Award.
      Zidane won three consecutive Champions League trophies as Real Madrid managerCredit: AP:Associated Press
      He won FIFA’s award for the best men’s coach of the year in 2017 alongside Cristiano Ronaldo who picked up the accolade of best men’s player that yearCredit: AFP or licensors More

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      Liverpool ‘targeting incredible move for Real Madrid superstar if Mo Salah completes Saudi transfer in 2024’

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      LIVERPOOL will reportedly target Real Madrid superstar Rodrygo next year if Mo Salah leaves for Saudi Arabia.The Reds are keeping their eye on the 22-year-old winger who may be falling down Carlo Ancelotti’s pecking order.
      Liverpool are set to have Rodrygo Goes as a target in the next transfer windowCredit: Getty
      Salah was courted by Al-Ittihad during the final days of the summer transfer window for a mammoth £170million – but the Reds swiftly declined the offer.
      One reason Liverpool were reluctant to sell the Egyptian star was the lack of time to source a replacement.
      If Salah is open to a switch to Saudi in January, the Reds can expect renewed interest in the new year for their main man.
      According to Fichajes Jurgen Klopp may be expecting his departure as he has been on the hunt for a Salah successor – and it looks like he has found his match.
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      Klopp is keen on Brazilian ace Rodrygo who will enter the final year of his contract at Real next year and will be available to purchase.
      There is a catch however as Ancelotti’s side will be asking for a big price and are willing to listen offers that exceed the mark of £86.5million, according to Todo Fichajes.
      A price tag that is half of what the Saudi’s have said to be willing to pay for Salah.
      This comes as Los Blancos are expecting the arrival of Kylian Mbappe next season and are not prepared to sell their star winger Vinicius Junior.
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      Rodrygo made a move to the Bernabeu for £40m in 2019 from Brazilian giants Santos.
      He has since become a key part of the Madrid team – winning the La Liga title in his debut season and incredibly scoring a goal in his first match within a minute.
      The superstar has racked up 171 appearances and scored 38 goals as well as winning two La Liga’s, a Champions League and a Copa del Rey during his four years at the club.
      But the reports claims his start to this La Liga campaign has been “inconsistent” with Brahim Diaz potentially being Ancelotti’s preferred option.
      This may be the perfect chance for the Reds to swoop in a snatch the Brazilian who they have had their eyes on since his days at Santos. More

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      Fans spot Real Madrid ‘inventing new corner routine’ during Champions League clash and it’s left them baffled

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      FANS were left torn after watching Real Madrid “invent a new corner routine” against Union Berlin.The LaLiga giants were suffering a frustrating night in their opening game of the 2023/24 Champions League campaign before Jude Bellingham’s last-ditch winner.
      Real Madrid’s set-piece routine against Union Berlin caused a stirCredit: Rex
      Fans were split by Real Madrid’s new corner taking techniqueCredit: TNT Sports
      The visitors from the Bundesliga, making their debut in the competition, produced a gritty first half display to hold the 14-time European champions.
      However, it was not for the want of trying from Madrid as they went to some whacky lengths to try and find a breakthrough.
      After winning a corner, Luka Modric walked over to take it, but he was soon joined by team-mate David Alaba. 
      The defender stood almost next to the Croatian in what seemed to be an attempt to block the opposition from being able to see what they were plotting from the set-piece.
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      Real Madrid even repeated the trick, albeit to no avail, before the break.
      And the new tactic certainly got supporters talking online.
      One tweeted: “Real Madrid inventing new corner techniques.”
      Another wrote: “Real Madrid’s corner kicks are like a box of chocolates – you never know what kind of surprise they’ll unwrap next.”
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      Another viewer asked: “What on earth is this about?”
      “This is strange,” noted another, while another added: “We didn’t understand this.”
      And a fellow Madrid follower declared: “We are the pioneers of football.”
      But not everyone was as enthusiastic, with one fan tweeting: “And still can’t score , so it’s pointless.”
      While another said: “Warra rubbish technique…”
      However, it was a quick corner that eventually prove to be the difference.
      In the fifth minute of additional time, the Union Berlin defence fell asleep from a short one. 
      That allowed Federico Valverde time and space to shoot from the edge of the box.
      His effort took several deflections before it fell perfectly for Jude Bellingham to bury from two yards out for his sixth goal in as many games for Madrid. More

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      Former Barcelona star’s Wag risks Instagram ban as she goes completely topless and shows off cheeky tan line

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      JESSICA GOICOECHEA’S followers were in dreamland last night after she pushed the boundaries on Instagram by going TOPLESS.The gorgeous WAG first shot to the attention of footy fans when she began dating former Barcelona star Marc Barta.
      Jessica Goicoechea has sent her Instagram followers wild againCredit: Instagram @goicoechea
      She is dating Real Betis’ former Barcelona star Marc BartraCredit: Alamy
      The Spaniard risked an Insta ban by posing topless in her latest snapsCredit: Instagram @goicoechea
      The 26-year-old shared a series of snaps from her recent trip to AlbaniaCredit: Instagram @goicoechea
      The 26-year-old Jessica is now a successful Spanish influencer and has amassed nearly 2 million followers on Instagram.
      And she has sent them wild numerous times in the past, most recently risking a wardrobe malfunction while going braless in see-through dress.
      Now she has done it again by posing a series of raunchy snaps from a trip to Albania.
      And Jessica could even have risked an Instagram ban by going completely topless and showing off her cheeky tan line.
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      The gorgeous star captioned her photo dump with: “A lot of content to upload from these days of a lot of work at @kepmerli Albania.”
      But her followers were more interested in the content of the photos, especially the one of her sitting on a bench wearing just jeans and nothing else.
      And Jessica even provided a naughty glimpse of her white bits, pulling down the back of her trousers, which showed the top of tanned behind including the mark where she had worn a tiny thong.
      The photos also included a busty snap of her in a bikini top, and it did not take long for fans to jump into the comments.
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      “You are perfect,” declared one.
      Another called her a “goddess” while a fellow fan told her footy ace partner: “How lucky are you @marcbartra!”
      Barta returned to Spain this summer when he re-joined Real Betis on a one-year deal having spent the 2022/23 campaign with Turkish side Trabzonspor.
      The midfielder, 32, came through the ranks at the Nou Camp and starred in Barcelona’s first team alongside legends such as Lionel Messi and Xavi.
      Barta lifted the Champions League twice during that period and LaLiga five times while at Barcelona.
      He left for Borussia Dortmund in 2016 and he spent two years there prior to signing for Betis for the first time, and he spent four years with them prior to his Turkish adventure.
      Her followers quickly jumped in the comments and called her a ‘goddess’Credit: Instagram @goicoechea
      Jessica has amassed almost two million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @goicoechea More

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      England fans will have NO way to watch Jude Bellingham’s first El Clasico after shock Real Madrid vs Barcelona decision

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      UK fans will be unable to watch Jude Bellingham’s El Clasico debut – because of the Saturday afternoon TV blackout.Bellingham and his Real Madrid team-mates travel to the temporary home of their greatest rivals on October 28.
      UK based fans won’t be able to watch Jude Bellingham play in his first El ClasicoCredit: EPA
      Barcelona are playing their home matches this season at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium, the former home of Espanyol and host venue of the 1992 Games, while the Nou Camp is being renovated and updated.
      But La Liga chiefs have now announced the game will kick off at 3.15 pm, meaning it cannot be screened live on British television.
      The scheduling is to give Barcelona the maximum possible time to prepare for their Champions League away game at Shakhtar Donetsk, which is one of the two early kick-offs on  the following Tuesday.
      It means though that England fans wanting to see what Bellingham could do in the biggest club game of his career to date will be unable to watch the match live in the UK legally.

      Arsenal against Sheffield United and Bournemouth versus Burnley are the only two 3pm Premier League games on that day.
      But the blackout – which is only lifted in exceptional circumstances  and has been in place since the 1960s – is designed to protect attendances throughout the English football pyramid.
      It is extremely unlikely that the FA would listen to any urgings to relax their stance even if Bellingham’s bow in the fixture would be a ratings winner.
      Additionally, Prem bosses are not exactly on the best of terms with La Liga chief Javier Tebas, a longstanding critic of the financial power of English football.
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      But the upshot is that home-based fans will not be able to watch Bellingham in action in the game.
      The former Birmingham City and Borussia Dortmund star has been on fire since his move to the Spanish giants and has netted five times in his five league appearances so far.
      Bellingham has scored five goals in as many games for Real Madrid since signing from Borussia Dortmund this summerCredit: The Mega Agency More

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      David Beckham jets to Madrid to celebrate Ronaldo’s birthday with Real icons as club jokes ‘too many legends in one pic’

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      DAVID BECKHAM returned to the Bernabeu to celebrate Ronaldo’s birthday with fellow Real Madrid legends.The England icon, 48, left Manchester United for the Spanish capital in 2003.
      (L-R) Real Madrid legends Roberto Carlos, Luis Figo, David Beckham and Ronaldo back at the BernabeuCredit: Twitter @Realmadriden
      Real Madrid’s squad was referred to as the ‘Galacticos’ during Beckham’s time at the clubCredit: AP:Associated Press
      He went on to play 159 games for Los Blancos, scoring 20 goals and bagging 52 assists and winning the LaLiga title in 2007.
      That era of stars at Real Madrid were often referred to as the “Galacticos”, with Beckham sharing the pitch alongside the likes of Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, Raul, Luis Figo, Roberto Carlos and more.
      And four of those icons were pictured back at the Bernabeu to commemorate ex-Brazil striker Ronaldo’s 47th birthday – which was on Monday.
      Beckham posed for a snap alongside Carlos, Figo and Ronaldo by the side of the Real Madrid pitch.
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      And the image received huge adulation on social media.
      Real Madrid tweeted the picture alongside the caption: “Too many legends in one photo… ✨.”
      In response, one person said: “Our legends.”
      Another added: “This too is legendary.”
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      Real Madrid were surprisingly unsuccessful during the ‘Galacticos’ eraCredit: Getty
      While a third replied: “The best legends in the best club ❤️.”
      Astonishingly, Real Madrid did not win anything during Beckham’s first three seasons at the club.
      Figo left for Inter Milan in 2005, before Beckham, Ronaldo and Carlos went on to claim the LaLiga title two years later.
      All three of them departed the Bernabeu after that triumph, with Beckham joining LA Galaxy, Carlos signing for Fenerbahce and Ronaldo agreeing a deal with AC Milan. More