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      Fans in tears at Hazard’s joyful reaction as Real Madrid star is told to come on for first league appearance in 205 DAYS

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      REAL MADRID star Eden Hazard’s joyful reaction to coming on for his first league appearance in 205 days has left fans delighted. The Belgian was subbed on with 25 minutes left to play during Los Blancos’ 6-0 win over Real Valladolid.

      Fans found Eden Hazard’s reaction to coming on adorableCredit: DAZN via Twitter
      Team-mate Luka Modric was also buzzing for himCredit: DAZN via Twitter
      Hazard was seen warming-up on the touchline when he found out the news to his visible amazement.
      The 32-year-old smiled before pointing at himself with a shocked look on his face.
      He then got stripped and ready to go with his team-mates just as buzzing for him.
      Luka Modric jokingly pulled down his tracksuits and laughed, encouraging him to get on and make the most of a rare appearance.
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      Fans have found his reaction heartwarming, one said: “The joy on Hazard’s face when he’s told that he’s coming on is unparalleled. Bless him.”
      Another reacted: “Such a likeable footballer.”
      A third added: “Brings tears to my eyes.”
      Hazard has had a tough few years at Real Madrid with his career plagued by injuries, on top of losing his place in the team to Vinicius Junior.
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      The day only got better for the ex-Chelsea man, assisting Lucas Vazquez as Real Madrid netted their sixth of the game.
      It was his first LaLiga appearance since he started in a 4-1 win over Real Mallorca in September.
      Hazard has been an unused substitute on 29 occasions in all competitions this season.
      He has played just eight times, scoring one goal this term. More

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      Thierry Henry tells Lionel Messi to quit PSG and re-join Barcelona in shock transfer after being booed by his own fans

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      ARSENAL legend Thierry Henry has advised Lionel Messi to quit Paris Saint-Germain and return to Barcelona “for the love of football”.Messi has endured a frustrating two-year spell at PSG, which has seen him BOOED by PSG’s own fans in their last two games against Rennes and Lyon.
      Arsenal legend Thierry Henry urged Lionel Messi to leave Paris Saint-Germain for BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Lionel Messi and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry played together at BarcelonaCredit: AFP
      The crowd, frustrated that he’s failed to lead them to Champions League glory, has turned on the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, despite his 18 goals and 17 assists in 33 appearances.
      Henry slammed the “embarrassing” jeers and insists the star forward deserves more respect.
      That is why the Argentina captain’s former Barca team-mate urged him to return to the Nou Camp in June when his contract expires.
      Henry told Amazon Prime: “It’s embarrassing to hear whistles from the Parc.
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      “You can’t whistle one of the best players on the team, who has 13 goals and 13 assists this season.
      “Personally, I would like to see him finish his career at Barcelona, in Europe.
      “After that, I don’t know what he will do. Because the way he left Barcelona after everything he did…
      “I didn’t really like it. For the love of football, he should go back to Barcelona.”
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      Barcelona are interested in re-signing Messi just two years after his sensational exit from Catalonia.
      According to Barca vice president Rafa Yuste, the Blaugrana have been in contact with the 35-year-old.
      Yuste said: “We’ve been in contact with Leo Messi’s camp. Leo knows how much we appreciate him and I’d love for him to come back.
      “For sure Messi loves Barca and the city, so we hope to find the right conditions to continue his history here.” More

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      Arsenal told how much it will cost to seal Ferland Mendy transfer as Real Madrid slap staggering valuation on left-back

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      ARSENAL want to sign Ferland Mendy but it could take a massive fee for Real Madrid to sell, according to reports.The left-back joined Los Blancos for £47million in 2019.
      Arsenal are interested in signing Ferland MendyCredit: Getty
      But injuries have limited his impact at the Bernabeu and Real are open to letting him leave.
      However Arsenal would need to offer in the region of £52.5m in order to land the left-back, according to Fichajes.
      And it is believed they face competition for Mendy’s signature from Manchester City and Newcastle.
      Pep Guardiola’s side was said to be weighing up a move for the France international in January.
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      And the Citizens could be more eager than ever to strike a deal with Joao Cancelo perhaps unlikely to play for the club again – he is on loan at Bayern Munich.
      Real Madrid are reportedly preparing for Mendy’s exit and have a number of replacements in mind.
      Bayern’s Alphonso Davies is said to be at the top of that list, along with Real Vallecano star Fran Garcia.
      Paris Saint-Germain are also believed to be interested in Mendy, with boss Christophe Galtier seeking an upgrade on Nuno Gomes and Juan Bernat.
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      Arsenal could be in the market for a left-back this summer with Kieran Tierney rumoured to be leaving.
      The Gunners are said to be open to offers for the Scot with Newcastle amongst the clubs interested. More

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      Barcelona release statement demanding LaLiga chief Javier Tebas resign over ‘false’ evidence he gave against Catalans

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      BARCELONA have demanded the resignation of LaLiga chief Javier Tebas after claims he gave “false” evidence against the Catalan outfit.The Nou Camp side are under criminal investigation following claims they paid the country’s referees’ chief Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira more than £6.5m over a 17-YEAR period.
      Barcelona want Javier Tebas to resign from his role with LaLigaCredit: AFP
      Uefa have also launched an investigation that could lead to a one season Champions League ban.
      But after allegations in the Barcelona-based La Vanguardia newspaper, which suggested Tebas had provided fake evidence against former club presidents Josep Maria Bartomeu and Sandro Rosell, Barca accused the LaLiga boss of orchestrating a “lynching”.
      In a statement, the club said: “Faced with the gravity of the information that Javier Tebas was an executor in presenting false evidence to incriminate our club, FC Barcelona wishes to express his deep anger, indignation and sadness.
      “We urgently require the president of LaLiga to appear publicly to offer explanations.
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      “As President Joan Laporta has been saying in recent weeks, FC Barcelona feels we have been a victim of a media lynching for facts that never happened.
      “Barca has never bought referees.
      “But Tebas has tried to condemn us in the public opinion before the facts are judged.”
      Tebas has made his anger at Barca’s conduct clear in recent months, although he pointed out that statute of limitation rules meant that LaLiga could not take any disciplinary action.
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      The LaLiga boss denied the allegations, maintaining: “These claims are false.
      “We have not accused anyone.
      “Even the story published corroborates itself by pointing out what the letter to the prosecution said, which was not making a specific accusation against anyone.”
      But Barca have held a huge grudge against Tebas since the collapse of the Super League plot was followed by the demand that the Catalans stick to strict FFP criteria which mean a budget CUT of £250m for next season.
      The club added: “This is not the first time that the president of La Liga has used all his media machinery to dynamite FC Barcelona.
      “But we could never have imagined that he would have tried to incriminate our club with false evidence.
      “Out of dignity and respect for the presidency of LaLiga, Mr Tebas should resign his role.
      “However, we are aware of his obsession to pursue FC Barcelona and constantly showing his aversion and manifest antipathy towards our Club.
      “We understand that the current president of LaLiga will persist in his leadership of continuing to harm our club.”
      Joan Laporta has been left fuming at how he feels his club have been ‘lynched’Credit: EPA More

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      Karim Benzema scores stunning seven-minute hat-trick as Real Madrid batter Valladolid 6-0.. but is it all for nothing?

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      KARIM BENZEMA scored three goals in seven minutes as Real Madrid brushed aside Real Valladolid, but they still trail behind rivals Barcelona. Los Blancos tore apart Valladolid 6-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu with their Ballon D’or winning striker proving to be the star man.
      Karim Benzema was in scintillating form once again as he scored a hat-trick

      The Frenchman completed his hat-trick with a stunning acrobatic finish to add the cherry on top of his performance.
      He was joined on the scoresheet by Rodrygo, Marco Asensio and Lucas Vazquez.
      Benzema has now scored 14 league goals this season, but is still second in the top scorers charts with Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski leading the way after netting 17 times.
      Real Madrid find themselves in a similar position in the league table as they currently sit in second place, miles off Barcelona who are 12 points ahead at the top of the pile.
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      The Catalan giants have been running away with the league under boss Xavi and it seems Carlo Ancelotti’s men have little hope of chasing them down.
      With only 11 games left to play time is running out for a spectacular title charge from Madrid.
      The two sides face each other on Wednesday in the Copa del Rey.
      Real may have to turn their attention to the Champions League as they gear up for quarter-final clash with Chelsea.
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      The two sides face off in the first leg of the tie on April 12 with the Spanish side heavy favourites against a struggling Chelsea team under Graham Potter.
      Real Madrid will be hoping to advance to the semi-finals as they seek to add a 15th Champions League to their trophy cabinet. More

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      Arsenal given fresh hope as they line up THIRD transfer bid for Barcelona star Raphinha in the summer

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      ARSENAL have been handed a new hope in their bid to land Raphinha, reports suggest. The Gunners tried to buy the winger last summer and in January, but saw Barcelona sign him before the Brazilian rejected a mid-season move.
      Barcelona have set Raphinha’s asking priceCredit: Rex
      However, with Barcelona still in an unenviable financial situation, Arsenal’s long-term pursuit has been handed a boost.
      According to Football Insider, Raphinha is one player who could be put up for sale in the summer.
      This comes with Barcelona looking to raise funds worth as much as £178million.
      And the report reveals Barcelona want to recoup at least as much as they paid to sign the 26-year-old.
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      The Spanish giants agreed a £55m transfer for Raphinha from Leeds.
      After an initial period where he struggled to adapt, Raphinha’s form has taken an upturn following the World Cup.
      Indeed, he has contributed to six goals in his last ten league games having previously contributed to four in 15.
      Raphinha is a Premier League-proven talent, having scored 17 goals and adding 12 assists during his two years at Elland Road.
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      On Barca’s financial issues, La Liga chief executive Javier Tebas explained: “We have strict economic controls. At the end of each window, we tell all the clubs in La Liga what they can spend.
      “In the case of Barcelona, they have to drop from spending on wages and transfers from 650m euros to 450m euros – so it’s a budget of minus 200m Euros.”
      However, any sale of Raphinha would come after Barca boss Xavi hailed him as “the future of Barcelona”. More

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      Chelsea fans troll Real Madrid by asking ‘haven’t you learned from Eden Hazard?’ amid Reece James transfer talk

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      CHELSEA fans have trolled Real Madrid amid rumours they want to sign Reece James. The LaLiga side supposedly want to sign both Jude Bellingham and the Blues defender this summer.
      Reece James is reportedly wanted by Real MadridCredit: Alamy
      Fans have trolled Real Madrid, comparing Eden Hazard’s injury hit spell at the club to Reece James’ fitness troublesCredit: Reuters
      Outlet AS report that the two England stars are their top two transfer targets.
      Chelsea have a history of losing players to Real Madrid, with the likes of Thibaut Courtois, Antonio Rudiger and Eden Hazard all switching West London for the Spanish capital.
      Hazard made the move in 2019 for a fee of £88million and has struggled with persistent injuries since.
      The Belgian has only played 73 times for the club, scoring just seven goals.
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      James has had similar regular injury troubles, missing 18 Chelsea matches this season and the World Cup.
      It has led to fans joking that Real Madrid risk making the same mistake by signing an injury prone Premier League star.
      One supporter said: “Madrid wants a taste of James’ injury record. I thought they’ve learnt from Hazard.”
      Another reacted: “Reece James would play like two games, get injured and then not be seen again until 2028.”
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      A third added: “Hazard all over again.”
      James penned a new deal at Stamford Bridge in September, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2028.
      The Blues are supposedly ready to offload a number of players at the end of the season to trim a bloated squad, yet the 23-year-old is not one up for sale. More

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      Barcelona confirm they will go all out to re-sign Lionel Messi in sensational free transfer two years after PSG move

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      BARCELONA have made contact with Lionel Messi’s camp over a free transfer this summer.The Argentina legend left the Nou Camp in the summer of 2021 after his contract expired.
      Lionel Messi is available on a free in the summerCredit: AFP
      Xavi is hoping to persuade his former team-mate back to BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      But his Paris Saint-Germain contract runs out at the end of the season and he could be available on a free transfer.
      Reports claimed he had verbally agreed a new deal with the French giants but a contract is yet to come to fruition.
      That has opened the door for Barca to make their move, and according to vice president Rafa Yuste the club has already taken steps to re-sign Messi.
      He said: “We’ve been in contact with Leo Messi’s camp. Leo knows how much we appreciate him and I’d love for him to come back.
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      “For sure Messi loves Barça and the city, so we hope to find the right conditions to continue his history here.”
      Manager Xavi revealed last month that the club are in “permanent contact” with the 35-year-old, hinting a return could be on the cards.
      He said: “Messi knows that Barcelona is his home and the doors are open, I said this many times.
      “He’s my friend — we are in permanent contact, a potential return will only depend on him. Leo is the best player in history, he’d always fit in.”
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      It is believed Xavi could help persuade Messi back to the Nou Camp having previously played alongside him for Barcelona.
      President Joan Laporta is also determined to land the superstar and reportedly met with his father and agent Jorge recently.
      Speaking last summer, Laporta said: “I don’t believe Messi’s chapter at Barcelona is over.
      “And I believe it is our responsibility to make sure that chapter is still open, that it hasn’t closed.
      “To have a moment to do it how it should have been done so that he may have a much more splendid ending than what he had.
      “If I feel like I owe him one? Yes.
      “Morally, as the president of Barcelona, I think I did what needed to be done. But also as Barcelona’s president, and personally, I believe I owe him one.” More