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      Man Utd transfer boost in Cristiano Ronaldo replacement hunt as Joao Felix ‘demands Atletico Madrid exit in January’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED target Joao Felix has demanded to leave Atletico Madrid in January, according to reports.Felix, 23, joined Diego Simeone’s side for £113million back in 2019.
      Joao Felix could replace Portugal team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo at Man UnitedCredit: Getty
      But despite his huge fee, the Portuguese star has started only five of Atletico’s 14 LaLiga games so far this term.
      According to Marca, Felix has asked agent Jorge Mendes to find him a new club mid-season.
      The Red Devils are believed to be a realistic contender – given their long-term interest and current need for a forward.
      After terminating Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract by mutual consent, United boss Erik ten Hag has been left with only Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford up top.
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      The Red Devils could look to prise Felix away from Wanda Metropolitano at a cut-price – with Atletico in need of funds following an early Champions League exit.
      Felix has made 129 appearances for Atleti since joining from Benfica – scoring 33 times and laying on 18 assists – while he also scored in his country’s 3-2 win over Ghana at the World Cup this week.
      Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also claimed to be in the mix for his signature.
      Should Felix get his move, it could open the door for compatriot Ronaldo to replace him at Atleti.
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      The club’s fans protested against a move for the former Real Madrid talisman last summer.
      But that hasn’t deterred boss Diego Simeone from potentially making a move.
      The Argentine is said to be enamoured with the idea of signing Ronaldo – believing that he still possesses the leadership and mentality to help guide his team to success.
      While Atletico could make a move for the 37-year-old, a number of other clubs have signalled that they won’t try to sign him.
      They include Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and even boyhood club Sporting Lisbon.
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      Who is Lionel Messi’s wife Antonella Roccuzzo? Argentine model and former dental student

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      LIONEL MESSI lives a quiet life for a football icon, in contrast to that of his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo.He will be looking to win his first World Cup with Argentina, but the nation must get a positive result when they face Mexico this week to stand a chance of doing so.
      And what is known about the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is that he married his childhood sweetheart Antonella Roccuzzo in July 2017.
      The pair tied the knot in Argentina in July 2017Credit: Rex Features
      Who is Antonella Roccuzzo and how did she meet Lionel Messi?
      Antonella Roccuzzo was born Argentina’s third largest city of Rosario, just like Lionel Messi.
      She has known the Barcelona star since she was five years old as her cousin, Lucas Scaglia, was a childhood friend of his.
      If Messi has a reputation of being shy, this was certainly not the case in his pursuit of Antonella, as he regularly visited her home from a young age, just to see her.
      It is not known how long the pair have been together behind closed doors, but they went public with their relationship in 2008.
      The bond between the couple was believed to have strengthened in 2007, when Messi flew back to Rosario to comfort Antonella after the death of her friend.
      What is Antonella Roccuzzo’s job?
      Antonella Roccuzzo initially trained to be a dentist at university.
      But she ultimately switched to social communication.
      In November 2016, she posted on Instagram stating that she had signed a modelling contract with Argentine fashion label Ricky Sarkany.
      Where did her wedding with Lionel  Messi take place?
      The Barcelona striker married Antonella in a party billed Argentina’s ‘wedding of the century.’
      It took place at the plush City Centre Hotel and Casino in their hometown of Rosario in Argentina.
      Premier League stars Cesc Fabregas and Sergio Aguero were present, while Barcelona legends Xavi Hernandez, Carles Puyol and Samuel Eto’o were also in town.
      It has been reported that as well as guests having their phones banned, staff were sworn to secrecy – and over 450 police officers were brought in to manage the situation.
      And the couple looked overwhelmed to tie the knot in front of their young sons Thiago and Mateo.
      On March 10, 2018, Antonella gave birth to the couple’s third son, Ciro.
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      Chelsea transfer boost as ‘Barcelona WILL sell Memphis Depay for just £4m’ after Dutch star returns from World Cup 2022

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      BARCELONA are willing to sell Chelsea target Memphis Depay for just £4million, according to reports.The Dutchman nearly departed the LaLiga side last summer, only for a transfer away to fall through.
      Memphis Depay was in action for the Dutch on MondayCredit: Rex
      He has since played just 131 minutes in all competitions, however, with Barca now eager to take whatever money they can for him in January.
      The Catalan giants are reportedly unhappy with how he handled a hamstring injury sustained in September.
      According to Spanish paper AS, Barcelona expected the issue to keep Depay sidelined for only four weeks.
      They add that Barca were fuming that six weeks later Depay remained “on leave” – asking to head back to Holland early ahead of the World Cup.
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      Depay’s injury woes have reportedly strengthened Barcelona’s desire to sell him – with a bid of just £4million claimed to be enough to secure his signature after the tournament.
      Chelsea have been linked with the former Manchester United attacker, as they aim to add firepower to Graham Potter’s attack.
      A switch would see Depay reunited with former Barcelona team-mate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – who made the same switch in August.
      Despite his injury troubles, Depay was named in Louis van Gaal’s 26-man Netherlands squad for the World Cup.
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      He was only deemed fit enough for the bench for his side’s opener, coming on with 28 minutes remaining in their 2-0 victory over Senegal on Monday.
      In Depay’s absence, Vincent Janssen and Steven Bergwijn started up top for the Dutch.
      Barca are hoping that a strong World Cup showing could help Depay regain some market value.
      His only goal this season came in a 3-0 victory over Elche back in September.
      Chelsea are desperate to improve offensively – sitting eighth in the Prem table having scored just 17 goals in 14 games – the lowest tally in the league’s top ten.
      Addressing his future on the eve of the tournament, Depay said: “I don’t know what will happen after the World Cup. The injury has been hard, but I’m already recovered and I’m enjoying the World Cup.
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      “We have a good team that can prove things. I don’t want to think about the past, I’m focused on the World Cup. I also don’t want to think beyond this competition. I don’t know what will happen after the World Cup.
      “I’m very happy to play again, very happy. It took me a long time to come back. It hasn’t been easy mentally, but I’ve worked hard to get there.” More

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      Barcelona ‘to sell Hector Bellerin after just SIX MONTHS with ex-Arsenal ace set for transfer away from boyhood club’

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      BARCELONA are reportedly preparing to sell full-back Hector Bellerin after just SIX MONTHS at the Nou Camp.The 27-year-old joined the Catalan giants in the summer after seeing his Arsenal contract ripped up.
      Bellerin is set to be moved on by Barcelona in JanuaryCredit: AP
      But he has started just three games in all competitions as we head into the World Cup break.
      And according to AS, Barcelona are already keen to move him on in the January window.
      Xavi missed out on right-backs Cesar Azplicueta, Juan Foyth and Thomas Meunier ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.
      As a result, he eventually landed on agreeing a one-year deal for Bellerin as a low-cost solution.
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      However, his poor displays are set to see him booted out just six months after signing for his boyhood club.
      Bellerin made 239 appearances for Arsenal, winning the the FA Cup in 2015, 2017 and 2020.
      He has also received four caps for the Spain national team.
      Roma have been linked with a move for the Spaniard – who spent last season on loan at Real Betis.
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      Jose Mourinho’s men are keen to sell current right-back Rick Karsdorp.
      And if they are able to offload the Dutch defender then Bellerin is being looked at as an ideal replacement.
      They were previously monitoring Manchester United’s Diogo Dalot, but they gave up on him when he returned to the fold under Erik ten Hag. More

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      ‘I see myself at Barcelona for a long time… hopefully 10 YEARS’ – Frenkie de Jong deals Man Utd huge transfer blow

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      BARCELONA star Frenkie de Jong has dealt Manchester United a major transfer blow after expressing how happy he is at the club. Man Utd were desperate to bring De Jong to Old Trafford in the summer but a move did not materialise.
      Frenkie De Jong has again tried to put to bed specualtion he will join Man UtdCredit: Getty
      The Dutchman was supposedly being forced out the club but he decided to stay at Barca and he has now said he sees his long-term future there.
      De Jong told De Telegraaf: “I am very happy in Barcelona. When I play it’s great and in terms of living here life is perfect.
      “I see myself at Barcelona for as long as possible. I personally hope for another eight or ten years.”
      The 25-year-old has fallen out of favour at Barcelona this season starting just two of their six Champions League group games but despite previous reports, he is not unhappy at manager Xavi.
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      De Jong said: “I never got the feeling that Xavi was against me. To the media he said that he was happy with me but that there’s also the financial part of the club.
      “I really don’t put the blame on Xavi.”
      This is not the first time De Jong has tried to shut down rumours about him leaving the Nou Camp.
      He had previously said: “I always wanted to stay at Barcelona and this is why I always remained calm in the summer.”
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      Reports suggest that Man Utd were hoping to go back in for De Jong in January and battle Chelsea for his signature but the player is maintaining his stance from the summer of not wanting to go.
      However, Barca could be forced into selling him due to their ongoing financial difficulties that even led to De Jong accepting a wage cut.
      If he does stay at the Catalan giants he could feature against Man Utd in the Europa League next year. More

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      Roma boss Jose Mourinho ‘wants former Arsenal star Hector Bellerin transfer from Barcelona after Rick Karsdorp drama’

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      JOSE MOURINHO wants to sign Hector Bellerin following the Rick Karsdorp fallout, according to reports. Mourinho lambasted a player for their poor performance during Roma’s draw with Sassuolo, with the Portuguese coach revealing he told one of his players to “find a new club.”
      Jose Mourinho wants to find a replacement defenderCredit: Getty
      Hector Bellerin’s Barcelona contract runs out in the summerCredit: Reuters
      Rick Karsdorp’s time at Roma appears to be upCredit: Alamy
      Reports in Italy following the game named Karsdorp as the target for his fury.
      And now, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, ex-Tottenham boss Mourinho will target Bellerin in order to replace the 27-year-old Dutchman.
      Former Arsenal star Bellerin has played just five times since sealing a free transfer to Barcelona from Arsenal.
      While Roma have options within their squad which would save them splashing out on a new defender, Mourinho wants a tangible replacement to be brought in.
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      In addition, Bellerin is not likely to cost too much either, with his contract at the Camp Nou expiring in the summer.
      However, the Spaniard has reaffirmed his desire to stay at his boyhood club beyond the summer.
      He said: “I want to renew, I’m happy with Barça. When I left at 16 I never even trained with the first team.
      “Now we want to get the club back to where it should be, but ours is a project that takes time to get results. We have 100% confidence in Xavi.”
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      Former Chelsea and Man Utd boss Mourinho is desperate to get his side into the top four after bringing in a host of big names since his tenure began – but they sit four points off the pace.
      The names among this list include, Tammy Abraham, Paulo Dybala, Rui Putricio and Nemanja Matic.
      But should they fail to land Bellerin, Roma are also targeting Real Madrid’s Álvaro Odriozola – who is yet to play a game this season. More

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      Hector Bellerin voted Barcelona’s WORST transfer by fans following summer move from Arsenal

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      HECTOR BELLERIN has been named Barcelona’s worst transfer by fans after his summer switch from Arsenal.The former Gunner moved to the La Liga giants on a free transfer after his contract in North London was terminated.
      Hector Bellerin has struggled to impress since joining BarcelonaCredit: AFP
      Bellerin signed a one-year deal at the Nou Camp, but the return to his boyhood club has not gone as successfully as he would have hoped for.
      Having only made five appearances for Barcelona, three of which were starts, he has failed to make the right-back spot his own.
      Since mid-September, Bellerin has only managed 20 minutes of playing time due to injury and has been on the bench for the club’s last four matches.
      To make matters worse for the defender, Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo asked fans to rate Barcelona’s summer business out of ten, a test that he has not done well in.
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      While former Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski scored an impressive 9.32 out of 10, Bellerin was only awarded a shocking 4.42 rating.
      Lewandowski was the clear favourite to get the highest approval rating as he has scored 18 goals in his first 19 appearances for the club.
      But other players such as Chelsea transfer target Jules Kounde scored an impressive 7.82.
      Bellerin is closer to former AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie who, after 13 appearances in all competitions and one goal, was rated at 5.38.
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      Bellerin was hopeful of extending his stay with the Blaugrana as he told Radio Catalunya earlier this month: “I want to sign a new deal as I want to stay here at Barca, I’m really happy.”
      But that might be an unfulfilled wish of the Spaniard, as there are already reports surfacing that Barcelona have decided not to renew his deal, according to AS. More

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      Watch Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti murder karaoke on live TV as ex-Chelsea manager butchers Italian ballad

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      CARLO ANCELOTTI may have the magic touch when it comes to winning titles – but he proved to be a dud on the mic.The legendary Italian, 63, made history by becoming the first ever manager to win each of Europe’s top five leagues back in April.
      Carlo Ancelotti hit a bum note with a recent appearance on Italian TVCredit: Reuters
      The legendary manager took to he mic to sing one of his favourite songsCredit: TWITTER
      He then followed up that LaLiga success with Real Madrid by leading them to Champions League glory a month later.
      Ancelotti declared himself as the “record man” after winning the trophy for a FOURTH time.
      The icon is hugely popular across the continent after his exploits in his homeland, Spain, England, Germany and France.
      But he had people turning off after returning to Italy to appear on a television show that led to him butchering the popular Italian song “The best years of our life” – a hit he has previous with.
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      Of course, it’s not the first time that we have seen the veteran on the microphone.
      Back in May 2017, he showed he’s more than just a football manager by singing a duet with pop star Anastacia after Bayern Munich’s title celebrations.
      He dazzled with his rendition of Eros Ramazzotti’s ‘I belong to you,’ but he also stole the show at Philipp Lahm’s retirement party as he serenaded the German right-back.
      Lahm, who made his debut in 2002 with Bayern, was left in awe as Ancelotti performed a rendition of Renato Zero’s “The Best Years Of Our Lives” on a balcony overlooking Marienplatz.
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      Ancelotti won his first Champions League as a coach with Milan in 2003 when his side beat Juventus on penalties at Old Trafford.
      His side famously lost to Liverpool in Istanbul two years later, only to take revenge in 2007 – when they beat the Reds 2-1 in Athens courtesy of Filippo Inzaghi’s double.
      Ancelotti won his first with Madrid in 2014, in what was coined La Decima at the time.
      Sergio Ramos’ 93rd minute equaliser denied Atletico victory, before goals by Gareth Bale, Marcelo and Cristiano Ronaldo sealed victory in Lisbon.
      And it Vinicius Jr’s goal that proved to be enough to down Liverpool in May to win Madrid’s 14th European Cup and Ancelotti’s fourth. More