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      Eden Hazard ‘offered shock return to football by European side’ which would see him take on Premier League giant

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      EDEN HAZARD has reportedly been offered a shock return to football with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise interested in making a move. Hazard left Real Madrid this summer after agreeing to terminate his contract with the Spanish giants and is currently a free agent.
      Union SG are reportedly interested in offering Eden Hazard a return to footballCredit: Getty
      And despite being linked with calling time on his career and heading into retirement, Union SG are hoping to change his mind.
      According to AS, the Belgian outfit are interested in taking Hazard on and getting him back out on the pitch.
      The 32-year-old is said to be considering the offer which would see him face up against an old Premier League foe from his days with Chelsea.
      Union SG are in the Europa League where they face Liverpool in Group E alongside LASK and Toulouse.
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      The spectacular offer would also see all three of the Hazard brothers play in the same city in Belgium.
      Thorgan made the switch from Borussia Dortmund to Anderlecht this summer who play their football in Brussels, alongside Union SG.
      Whilst Kylian is also currently playing in the Belgian capital with RWD Molenbeek who were promoted from the Belgium’s second division last season.
      Eden Hazard has been the most successful of the three brothers with an incredible 126 international appearances for the Red Devils.
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      Thorgan Hazard was recently presented as an Anderlecht player after a move from Borussia DortmundCredit: AFP
      Kylian Hazard is playing for RWD MolenbeekCredit: Getty – Contributor
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      But he struggled during his time in Spain with Real where he featured just 76 times across his four year spell with the club.
      As well as considering retirement there has been other offers for the former Lille winger with Crystal Palace also reportedly interested.
      He is said to have rejected a big money offer from the Saudi Pro League during this summer’s transfer window too.
      Hazard failed to live up to his eye-watering £115m price tag at Real MadridCredit: Getty More

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      World Cup stadium which hosted England with 44,000 fans now unrecognisable with iconic arch moved eleven miles away

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      A FORMER World Cup stadium has been left unrecognisable after building works saw its arch moved 11 miles away.Athletic Bilbao’s San Mames Stadium was redeveloped in 2013 and a brand new ground was erected next to the old structure.
      The arch over the old San Mames has been movedCredit: Getty
      Athletic Bilbao left the stadium in 2013Credit: Getty
      The new ground holds 53,000 fansCredit: Getty
      The old arena, which was dubbed “The Cathedral”, had an iconic arch over the main stand.
      It was built in two halves in 1953 and it supported a then brand new roof over the stadium.
      Incredibly, it was the first arch used over a sports arena and increased the capacity of the ground to 35,000.
      Spain hosted the 1982 World Cup and again the old San Mames had construction work done to it prior to the tournament, allowing for 44,172 fans to come through the turnstiles.
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      It was the ground used for England’s three group stage matches as the Three Lions defeated France, Czechoslovakia and Kuwait.
      The likes of Bryan Robson and Trevor Francis scored in the stadium for Ron Greenwood’s side.
      Athletic Bilbao eventually left the San Mames in 2013 for the adjacent stadium built next door that goes by the same name.
      The stunning new version of the ground can fill 53,331 fans and features high-tech lighting and a huge screen on the outside.
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      San Mames is the seventh biggest stadium in SpainCredit: Reuters
      It has hosted concerts, Euro 2020 matches and it will be the location for the 2025 Europa League final.
      When Athletic Bilbao knocked down their old stadium they did not want to get rid of their iconic arch.
      So it was therefore moved 11 miles down the road to the club’s training ground in Lezama.
      It has been installed next to pitches where the first-team train and where the club’s youth and women’s teams play.
      England played versus France in the old San Mames during the 1982 World CupCredit: Getty More

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      Barcelona line up Alexander Isak as long-term Robert Lewandowski replacement – and he hasn’t ruled out transfer before

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      BARCELONA have their eyes set on Newcastle striker Alexander Isak to replace veteran Robert Lewandowski, according to reports.Barca boss Xavi is said to be a big fan of the forward and is on the hunt to bolster his forward options.
      Barcelona have their eyes set on Alexander IsakCredit: Getty
      Barca are looking to find a replacement for Robert LewandowskiCredit: Getty
      According to the Spanish outlet Fichajes, Xavi is currently planning for the club’s long-term future without former Bayern Munich superstar Lewandowski.
      The 35-year-old joined the Catalonian side last summer for £38million after his record-breaking spell in the Bundesliga.
      But the Spaniard is concerned the Polish striker’s career may be coming to an end and is desperate to start searching for a replacement – and is keen on signing Isak.
      The report claims that Lewandowski’s time at Barcelona isn’t up just yet as the club will not be “making any serious moves for Isak until next summer.”
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      The report adds that the Magpies would be looking for the same fee they paid if they part ways with the forward.
      For Xavi’s side, this will be tough as the club is still in financial trouble.
      Isak, 23, made a name for himself while a Borussia Dortmund player on loan at Dutch side Willem II in 2019.
      He became the first player to ever score three penalties in a Dutch second-division match.
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      Having left Dortmund for Real Sociedad the forward then signed for Eddie Howe’s side for a club record of £63m last summer.
      He has scored 12 goals in 31 matches for the Magpies but has had to fight for a starting role against Callum Wilson.
      The Swedish international’s contract does not finish until 2028 meaning it will not be an easy task for Barca to get his signature.
      But the Blaugrana have been long-time fans of Isak having previously been linked with the Swedish star before his move to the Premier League.
      When asked in 2021 about a potential move to Nou Camp the former Real Sociedad player told Spanish outlet El Diario Vasco he needed to remain “calm”.
      He said: “You have to be calm. I am. My goal is to finish the season in the best way, there is one game left and I said that I feel good here, I’m very good.
      “What happens is that nobody knows what will happen in the future. Neither you nor I. I take everything very calmly,” More

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      Shocking moment superfan celebrates ex-Chelsea star’s goal by running through city naked

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      JOAO FELIX’S first goal for Barcelona caused a fan to celebrate by running naked through Lisbon’s city centre.The former Chelsea loanee joined Barca from Atletico Madrid during the summer transfer window.

      A fan ran naked around LisbonCredit: Twitter
      The social media user had pledged to do so if Joao Felix scoredCredit: Twitter
      Felix, 23, celebrates his first goal for BarcelonaCredit: Alamy
      He was handed his first start by boss Xavi against Real Betis on Saturday.
      Last week a fan tweeted the forward saying: “If Joao Felix scores, I will run naked through the Marques de Pombal roundabout.”
      Felix, 23, was confident in his chances, and replied to the fan urging him to do so.
      The forward subsequently opened the scoring for Barcelona, wriggling beyond goalkeeper Rui Silva before smacking the ball into the net.
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      With Felix having scored, the fan made good on his promise.
      Named Yazor on social media, he shared a video of himself removing his clothes in a car before running around Lisbon’s Marques de Pombal roundabout in the buff.
      He wrote alongside the video: “Felix, you did your part and I will do mine.”
      Felix quote-tweeted the video, writing “Said and did” followed by three laughing emojis.
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      The Portuguese star cleverly let the ball run through his legs for Robert Lewandowski to score Barcelona’s second.
      Xavi’s reigning champions then ran riot, with Ferran Torres scoring a free-kick before further strikes by Raphinha and Joao Cancelo.
      After the match, the Barca boss gushed over his new Portuguese stars Cancelo and Felix.
      He said: “We are talking about two players whose individual quality is beyond doubt. You see them train and you see their greatness.
      “Cancelo comes from a coach (Pep Guardiola) who for me is the best and he interprets everything very well. We have spoken to him and he has understood.
      “With Joao Felix we watched a video with him yesterday. They both give variants that make the team better. Physically, they are strong.
      “They raise the quality of the team, which in general has been very good.”
      Joao Cancelo impressed for his new teamCredit: Rex More

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      Shakira holds up Barcelona shirt as she poses with staff from Gerard Pique’s former club a year on from split

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      SHAKIRA has left fans intrigued as she held up a Barcelona shirt while posing with staff from her ex Gerard Pique’s former club.It comes more than one year after the Colombian superstar and the Barça centre-back announced their separation.
      Shakira posed holding a Barcelona shirt one year after her split from Gerard Pique
      Gerard Pique used to play as a centre-back for FC BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      The ex-couple shares two children, Milan (pictured) and SashaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The snap was taken as Shakira launched her educational centre in her native Barranquilla, Colombia.
      Fundación Pies Descalzos has been in the drafts since 2018 btu was finally inaugurated thanks to the partnership between Fundació FC Barcelona and the “la Caixa” Foundation.
      The foundation is set to benefit around 1,000 students each year, who will be able to carry out their primary and secondary basic education studies. 
      It will also provide community service by opening development spaces for fathers, mothers and other members of the 53,000-resident neighbourhood.
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      “On behalf of myself and my Pies Descalzos Foundation, I express my immense gratitude and pride in having allies and friends such as the Mayor’s Office of Barranquilla, the La Caixa Banking Foundation, the FC Barcelona Foundation, and the Educational Foundation LCI for fulfilling a new dream: building a new school in Barranquilla and continuing to support girls, boys and young people in the city,” Shakira said at the opening ceremony.
      It comes after the Hips Don’t Lie singer revealed the name of her latest track – and it’s seemingly another blast at her ex-Gerard Pique.
      And as she was honoured with the ceremony’s coveted Video Vanguard award, Shakira made sure her ex, Spanish footballer, Gerard Pique, knew what he was missing.
      The Colombian, 46, revealed to The Sun on the pink carpet that her latest single is called The Boss.
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      It is an apparent nod to the alleged nickname she was given by Pique’s pals after they said she failed to hang out with them during their 11-year relationship.
      Shakira allegedly never hit it off with the footballer’s friends, who gave her the nickname due to her “bad character” – dubbing her “La Patron” or “The Boss”.
      She later performed her song BZRP MUSIC SESSIONS, VOL. 53, the diss track which took aim at Pique’s relationship with his younger new partner, Clara Chia Marti.
      In June 2022, the Colombian singer and the Barcelona defender announced their separation.
      A statement released via Shakira’s publicist read: “We regret to confirm that we are parting ways.
      “For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect their privacy. Thank you for your understanding.”
      Pique wasted no time from moving on as the Spaniard is currently dating a student who works for him.
      Clara, 23, is a PR student who is employed by Pique’s events production company, Kosmos.
      he Sun can reveal that the couple met through the organisation and sources close to them claim that they have been dating for some time.
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      A source close to Clara said: “Gerard and Clara have been seeing each other for months.
      “She is a student who also works for him in his office, organising events. More

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      Getafe boss forced into embarrassing U-turn over Mason Greenwood after Jude Bellingham comments

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      GETAFE’S manager has U-turned on his claim that Jude Bellingham advised Mason Greenwood to move to Spain.Manchester United outcast Greenwood made his Getafe loan debut on Sunday, three months after former England team-mate Bellingham joined Real Madrid.
      Mason Greenwood made a late debut as sub for Getafe vs OsasunaCredit: AP
      Getafe chief Jose Bordalas says Greenwood and Bellingham both ‘clarified’ the situation to himCredit: AP
      And Jose Bordalas now admits he was wrong to suggest a key role in the striker’s move was played by the new Bernabeu hero.
      Greenwood received a mostly positive reception when he came on after 77 minutes at home to Osasuna.
      Visiting supporters, however, appeared to jeer him.
      And according to The Athletic’s Guillermo Rai, they also chanted “Greenwood die”.
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      But having come on at 2-2, it was Greenwood’s shot that earned a corner from which Serbia midfielder Nemanja Maksimovic hit Getafe’s winner.
      And afterwards Bordalas revealed Bellingham, 20, and his old Three Lions’ colleague have both put him right over the hitman’s transfer.
      The Spaniard stated: “I had said that Mason Greenwood came to Getafe because he had spoken with Jude Bellingham. 
      “They have clarified to me it was not the case.”
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      That’s a reversal of what the 59-year-old told Spanish sports station RadioMarca earlier in the week.
      Speaking of his joy at the transfer, Bordalas said then: “It was a surprise, we never thought we could get a player like that. 
      “But they got in touch with our sporting director [Ruben Reyes], we talked, we didn’t think it could happen but both sides made an effort [financially].
      New Real hero Bellingham was an England team-mate of GreenwoodCredit: Rex
      “Greenwood is friends with Bellingham, and he advised him to come to the Spanish league.” 
      Before Sunday, the Red Devils academy product had not played since January 2022, when he started United’s 1-0 home win over West Ham.
      The club suspended Greenwood after he was arrested later that year.
      He was charged with a string of offences including attempted rape. However, the CPS dropped the charges in February 2023.  
      United’s internal investigation into Greenwood finished in August with the club concluding that he would not play for them.
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      The statement said: “All those involved, including Mason, recognise the difficulties with him recommencing his career at Manchester United.
      “It has therefore been mutually agreed that it would be most appropriate for him to do so away from Old Trafford, and we will now work with Mason to achieve that outcome.” More

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      Getafe 3-2 Osasuna LIVE SCORE: Mason Greenwood gets mixed reaction as he comes on to help new side snatch win – latest

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      MASON GREENWOOD made his first appearance in 20 months to help new side Getafe snatch all three points.The Englishman won the corner which led to the winning strike late on.
      However, Greenwood received mixed reception when he first entered the frame.

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      Getafe welcome Greenwood with ‘love’
      The official English Getafe account have shown their love for Mason Greenwood following his debut for the club.
      He helped the side win 3-2 by winning the corner that led to their late goal.
      The club posted a photo of the Manchester United loanee alongside the caption: “Welcome StarBoy. We love you very much.”

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      The stadium looked to be half-empty today as Mason Greenwood made his debut for Getafe.
      The Estadio Coliseum Alfonso Perez was littered with empty seats despite an entertaining match which ended with a late winner for Getafe to make it 3-2.
      And the Spanish club have officially announced there was 9,808 fans inside the stadium – some way of the 16,500 capacity.

      Bordalas shuts down rumours
      There was reports circulating that Jude Bellingham had advised Mason Greenwood to sign for Getafe.
      But manager Pepe Bordalas shut down these claims, saying: “Greenwood didn’t come to Getafe because he spoke with Jude Bellingham. It wasn’t the case.”
      Amad supports Greenwood
      Man Utd star Amad Diallo showed his support for Mason Greenwood on Instagram.
      He took a photo of his TV showing the loanee coming off the bench and attached love heart emojis to the post that was uploaded to his story.

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      The Estadio Coliseum Alfonso Pérez appeared to be half-empty as Mason Greenwood made his Getafe debut.
      Only a fraction of the 16,500-seater stadium, which has an average attendance of around 12,000, was occupied by fans of Getafe.

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      He received a warm reception from the home fans but Osasuna supporters were less kind as they chanted “Greenwood die”, according to The Athletic journalist Guillermo Rai.

      Greenwood stats

      13 minutes played
      12 touches
      3 crosses
      1 shot
      2 corners won – one leading to a goal
      1 fouls won

      Credit: EPA
      Getafe celebrate
      It is a huge three points for Getafe as they move up to ninth in the table.
      Bordalas’ side have claimed seven points from five games – two of which were versus Real Madrid and Barcelona.
      Credit: AP
      FT: Getafe 3-2 Osasuna
      Three points and three goals from three corners.
      A tight game is edged by Getafe – they were sloppy in the first-half but were much improved after the break.
      Greenwood came on after 77 minutes and was lively in his cameo appearance.
      He won the corner that led to Maksimovic’s winning goal when he saw his shot saved by Herrera.
      Credit: AP
      Getafe 3-2 Osasuna
      90+10. Getafe are nearly there.
      They have possession as Greenwood bring the ball forward.
      They look to hold the ball and not go for a fourth goal to wrap up three points.
      Osasuna are pumping long balls into the box but Getafe stand strong.
      The home fans are whistling for full-time.
      Getafe 3-2 Osasuna
      90+8. Osasuna are open in defence as they search for another eqauliser.
      The ball is played for the run of Greenwood in behind but it is overhit and the keeper can claim it.
      Oscar Rodriguez has done well since coming on and added more creativity for Getafe.
      Getafe 3-2 Osasuna
      90+6. Gomez lashes a shot from outside the box with real power but it lacks direction as it goes into the stands.
      Getafe 3-2 Osasuna
      90+4. There has been reports of anti-Greenwood chances heard by Osasuna fans.
      Meanwhile, the referee again comes flying over to the Getafe bench as they continue to complain about the amount of added time.
      It’s anywhere will do stuff for the hosts now as they continue to hoof it away and not keep possession.
      Getafe 3-2 Osasuna – red card
      90+2. Ten minutes of added time and Getafe are fuming.
      It leads to the ref running over to the hosts bench and sending Angileri off as he pleaded his innocence.
      The sub must’ve had too much to say.
      Getafe 3-2 Osasuna
      90. Djene clashes with Ibanez in the mid-air and the Getafe defender goes into the book for a push.
      R. Garcia take the free-kick on the edge of the box and it flies over the bar.
      Getafe 3-2 Osasuna
      88. Greenwood is now down injured after Munoz left a foot in and tripped him up with a late tackle.
      Munoz seemed to leave a foot in there.
      GETAFE SCORE 3-2
      86. Wow! Getafe are ahead again.
      Greenwood won the corner that they scored from.
      Alena whipped it in and Maksimovic darted to the front post and powered it into the goal with a bullet header.
      His first goal since January 2022.
      Getafe 2-2 Osasuna
      85. Nice direct football from Getafe and Greenwood gets a shot away.
      It is saved and goes out for a corner.

      Getafe 2-2 Osasuna

      83. Some shouts from Osasuna players for a penalty amid a scramble to clear the ball from a cross.
      Nothing given by the referee.
      Getafe 2-2 Osasuna
      81. Greenwood makes a clever run in behind and is found by Djene’s long ball.
      He wins his side a corner and he takes it short.
      The ball is returned to Greenwood, who gets to the byline and stands up a cross.
      Osasuna deal with it and get it clear.
      Getafe 2-2 Osasuna
      79. Greenwood has replaced Latasa up front.
      He is playing down the middle as a striker.
      He drifts wide and picks it up on the right-wing, cutting inside to deliver a cross, which is headed out.
      Getafe 2-2 Osasuna
      77. GREENWOOD IS ON.
      He is met with applause by the home supporters.
      Getafe 2-2 Osasuna
      75. Long balls again up to Latasa from Getafe.
      His battle with Herrando continues as the defender falls with an elbow to the face.
      Getafe 2-2 Osasuna
      73. The atmosphere is getting more raucous with Latasa’s physicality now causing problems.
      The big target man holds off two defenders and eventually gets a foul as he is pulled too much sending him tumbling to the floor.
      Latasa is proving key with his hold-up play.
      Getafe 2-2 Osasuna
      71. Barja and R.Garcia go off for Amaiz and Avila.
      Getafe still have two changes to use as Greenwood waits.
      Credit: AP
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      Getafe stadium appears to be half-empty for Mason Greenwood’s first appearance since loan from Man Utd

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      THE Estadio Coliseum Alfonso Pérez appeared to be half-empty as Mason Greenwood made his Getafe debut on Sunday.Greenwood, 21, joined the Spanish side on loan from Manchester United on transfer deadline day.
      The Estadio Coliseum Alfonso Pérez appeared to be half-empty on SundayCredit: Arena Premium 3
      Only a fraction of the stadium was occupied by fans throughout the gameCredit: Arena Premium 3
      He was named on the bench for the first time ahead of the club’s La Liga clash with Osasuna and made his debut appearance in the 77th minute.
      However, few people were in attendance to watch him play his first game in 20 months.
      Only a fraction of the 16,500-seater stadium, which has an average attendance of around 12,000, was occupied by fans as Getafe clinched a 3-2 win, with the late winner coming from a corner that Greenwood won.
      He was cheered by the home fans as he made his bow, but Osasuna fans were chanting “Greenwood die”, according to journalist Guillermo Rai.
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      Stefan Mitrovic opened the scoring in the 36th minute before Iker Munoz equalised on the brink of half time.
      Getafe then took the lead again thanks to a second-half strike from Jose Angel Carmona, but Ante Budimir levelled again just six minutes later.
      Greenwood was introduced with 13 minutes left to play and made an impact on the game, winning the corner that led to the winning goal from Nemanja Maksimovic.
      Greenwood was suspended by Man Utd after he was arrested in 2022.
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      He was then charged with a string of offences including attempted rape.
      However, the CPS then dropped the charges in February this year.
      Man Utd confirmed last month that that Greenwood would not be returning to the first-team fold under Erik ten Hag.
      However, the Red Devils did not terminate his £75,000-per-week contract at Old Trafford.
      Greenwood made his Getafe debut on SundayCredit: AP More