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      Ex-Arsenal ace denied Sevilla transfer due to fitness concerns as Spanish club recall disastrous Anthony Martial loan

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      FORMER Arsenal starlet Jeff Reine-Adelaide was denied a loan move to Sevilla over fitness concerns – with the Spanish club recalling Anthony Martial’s disastrous six-month stay.Sevilla reached an agreement with Lyon for a loan deal with an option to buy for £10.5million.
      Jeff Reine-Adelaide saw the plug be pulled on a loan move to Sevilla over fitness concerns
      Sevilla were keen to avoid a repeat of Anthony Martial’s disastrous six-month loanCredit: PA
      Reine-Adelaide, 25, even under went medical tests, but the results raised concerns for relegation-threatened Sevilla.
      According to L’Equipe, medical staff detected a lack of pace during the tests.
      The midfielder had only recently recovered from a knee injury, and is said to have needed another few weeks to get back up to full match fitness.
      Marca report that Sevilla were keen to avoid a repeat of Manchester United star Martial’s loan, which saw the only highly-rated player pick up three injuries.
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      The Spaniards did not want a serious injury from Reine-Adelaide’s past to creep back up in such a crucial time.
      The six-time Europa League winners are sat 15th in LaLiga after 18 games – one point above the drop zone.
      Sevilla secured a 1-0 win in their last outing against relegation rivals Cadiz.
      Former Barcelona ace Ivan Rakitic held his nerve to convert a late penalty.
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      Reine-Adelaide will now return to Lyon and assess his options.
      The former Arsenal star has only featured 14 times this season, one of those being a start.
      The Frenchman has also failed to register a goal or an assist. More

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      Real Madrid want Jude Bellingham in sensational swap transfer as they ‘prepare offer of £88m AND Eduardo Camavinga’

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      REAL MADRID are reportedly desperate to sign Jude Bellingham ahead of a string of Premier League clubs.And they are ready to offer £88million AND Eduardo Camavinga in exchange for the Borussia Dortmund star this summer.
      Real Madrid are set to bid £88m for Borussia Dortmund star Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      Real are also ready to offer Eduardo Camavinga as part of their bidCredit: Rex
      Sky Germany claims Real chiefs are ready to make an offer their German counterparts can’t refuse as the race for Bellingham heats up.
      The England ace, 19, is one of Europe’s most sought-after players after an outstanding World Cup campaign.
      And Bellingham is being chased by almost all of the Premier League’s top sides to spark a major summer scramble.
      However, Real believe they can land the teen as long as they can persuade Dortmund into accepting an offer.
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      The Spanish champs can’t afford the reported £135m price-tag, having already committed to a £60m deal for 16-year-old Brazilian winger Endrick.
      So Real are instead plotting to bid a tasty £88m fee while also handing over Camavinga in exchange.
      Like Bellingham, the 20-year-old France international is rated as one of the continent’s top young midfielders.
      However, it appears Real see Bellingham as the better long-term prospect for their ambitions.
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      And they are reportedly ready to sacrifice Camavinga to get a deal over the line.
      The tempting swap-plus-cash proposal could be enough to twist Dortmund’s arm.
      It would firstly provide the Bundesliga side with an immediate like-for-like replacement.
      And they would also have a stunning amount of money to significantly strengthen several other areas of their squad.
      Most importantly, Camavinga is apparently open to the idea as well after struggling for minutes at Real this season.
      And on the other side of the deal, it would take a lot to dissuade Bellingham from linking up with fellow young icons like Vinicius Jr and Aurelien Tchouameni. More

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      Inside Gareth Bale’s stunning garden golf course based on legendary holes as he enters tournament days after retiring

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      GARETH BALE will be able to get plenty of practice in ahead of his PGA Tour debut – as he has a selection of iconic holes in his garden.The former footballer announced his retirement in January 2023 and 15 days later revealed he would be teeing off in a pro-am golf tournament.
      Gareth Bale is a keen golfer and has a brilliant set-up in his gardenCredit: Dugout
      Former Wales ace Bale often had golf on his mind during his careerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The 33-year-old signed up to join 156 amateurs and professionals, including Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald, US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick and Patrick Cantlay, at Pebble Beach, California in early February.
      And he has the perfect set-up at home to get his eye in.
      The ex-Real Madrid ace’s stunning Welsh estate has a mini golf course, which he has been carefully sculpting over recent years.
      His chosen three holes were the 12th at Augusta, Royal Troon’s Postage Stamp and the tricky par-three 17th at Sawgrass.
      The 17th at Sawgrass is immediately recognisableCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Gareth Bale’s estate in Wales has a mini course on redeveloped landCredit: Dugout
      Bale said: “As I moved here I had a lovely bit of land here and I had something I really wanted to do with it and decided that I would love to make a dream come true and build a mini golf course in my house.”From a plain piece of land to build what we have now it was a lot of hard work and a lot of craftsmanship.
      “It’s a lot better than I ever thought it could be and I’m just so happy I’ve got it here now and so happy that I chose Southwest Greens.”
      In 2015, keen golfer Bale helped Wales beat England, Ireland and Scotland in the Celebrity Cup at Celtic Manor.
      Bale revealed he would take part in a PGA Tour pro-am just weeks after retiring from footballCredit: Instagram @garethbale11
      The Welshman adores the game and gets in a round at every opportunityCredit: Getty – Contributor
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      He added: “I try to play as much golf as possible. In fact, I’m obsessed with it.
      “I’ve not really thought about what I’ll be doing in 20 years when I’m retired from football, but, hopefully, I will be playing golf.”
      Bale was frequently mocked during his time at the Bernabeu for prioritising Wales and golf over the famous Los Blancos.
      So much so that he even joined in holding up a famous banner declaring his passions were in that order.
      And at the World Cup in 2022, the Dragons captain had to ban himself from using the hotel golf simulator in case he got injured.
      But with his football boots now hung up after a brief stint in the MLS with Los Angeles, he can dedicate even more time to his beloved golf.
      Gareth Bale modelled his course on famous holesCredit: Dugout
      The world’s best golfers will be taking on the 12th hole at AugustaCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Gareth Bale has his own version in WalesCredit: Dugout
      The Postage Stamp is a tricky green to hitCredit: Alamy
      Bale has painstakingly recreated the famous holeCredit: Dugout More

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      I was banned from a well-known nightclub because I used to play for Barcelona, slams former footballer

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      A FORMER footballer claims he was banned from a top nightclub.That’s because he used to play for Barcelona.
      Marc Crosas claims he was denied entry to a nightclub because he played for BarcelonaCredit: PA:Press Association
      Crosas won trophies at Celtic and Lyon before heading to Mexico in 2011Credit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow
      Marc Crosas, 35, retired from the beautiful game in 2017 after 208 games in countries such as France, Scotland and Russia.
      But the former midfielder claims his links with Barcelona got him in trouble while trying to enter a well-known establishment in Mexico.
      Crosas began his career with the Spanish giants in 2002, rising through the ranks of La Masia before making several appearances in the Copa del Rey and Champions League.
      Unfortunately for Crosas, he was shipped off before he got a chance to play in LaLiga with Lionel Messi.
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      However, that didn’t stop one bouncer from preventing Crosas entry to a nightclub.
      Taking to Twitter, Crosas claims he and a friend tried entering a top venue in Polanco, situated in Mexico’s capital – before being denied by a security guard who was not fond of footballers.
      And even his pal couldn’t save the situation with a hilarious quip.
      Crosas said: “Yesterday they didn’t let me into a well-known club in Polanco ‘because I’m a footballer’.
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      “It should also be noted that my companion tried to convince the bouncer by saying ‘that I didn’t even play well in those days’.”
      As well as Barcelona, Crosas also enjoyed spells at Lyon, Celtic and Volga before heading to Mexico in 2011 with Santos Laguna.
      He now lives permanently in the North American country after becoming a naturalised citizen.
      Among Crosas’ trophies include two league title and two league cups.
      But he never got to represent Spain at senior level and ended up playing for Catalonia instead. More

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      Barcelona and Sevilla KICKED OUT of Copa de la Reina after breaking rules with Osasuna going through despite 9-0 defeat

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      BARCELONA and Sevilla’s women teams have been kicked out of the Copa de la Reina for fielding ineligible players. The Royal Spanish Football Federation [RFEF] confirmed their ruling today, meaning Osasuna head into the last 16 despite their crushing 9-0 defeat at the hands of Barcelona.
      Barcelona Femeni’s dominant reign over Spanish football has been dealt a blowCredit: Getty
      Barcelona Femeni, nine-time winners of the cup, fielded Brazilian striker Geyse against Osasuna.
      However she was sent off in the quarter-finals of last year’s competition while playing for Madrid CFF and was meant to be serving a suspension.
      Barca said the ban had not shown up on the RFEF’s website or internal system that is used by clubs.
      The Catalan club have now been fined £1,000 but have ten days to appeal the disqualification.
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      Sevilla have also been thrown out of the cup for also using a player who should not have been on the pitch.
      Nagore Calderon was sent off against UD Granadilla Tenerife in last season’s quarter-final.
      But Sevilla brought her off the bench in a 1-0 win over Villarreal, landing them in hot water.
      Villarreal will now take their place in the quarter-final.
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      Barcelona have won the competition for the last three years and in five of the last six seasons.
      They have proven to be the dominant team in Spanish women’s football over the last few years.
      Barcelona Femeni have won the league three times in a row and have won all 14 games they have played this season.
      They have also won the Spanish Supercopa for the second successive year after being Real Sociedad 3-0 in the final. More

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      Liverpool transfer target Amrabat ‘spotted at Barcelona stadium for win over Getafe’ as he is linked to LaLiga giants

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      LIVERPOOL have been dealt a major blow in their pursuit of Sofyan Amrabat after he was spotted watching Barcelona at the Nou Camp, according to reports.The Moroccan midfielder was one of the standout performers at the World Cup, helping fire his nation all the way to the semi-finals in Qatar.
      Sofyan Amrabat is wanted by both Liverpool and BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      His inspired displays have led to several top clubs entering a battle to sign the Fiorentina star.
      But it appears Barcelona could be leading the race as the 26-year-old was seen watching the team from the stands as they beat Getafe 1-0 on Sunday night, claim outlet Relevo.
      Amrabat supposedly tried to keep his identity under wraps by wearing a cap, but he was still spotted.
      The player did not attend any meetings with club chiefs, yet they do have a good relationship with Amrabat’s representatives.
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      It could take a bid of £35million to sign him.
      And Barca supposedly want a midfielder as they look to identify a replacement for veteran Sergio Busquets.
      The Catalan giants are also keeping tabs on Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi in case they cannot seal the deal for the La Viola ace.
      Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid are also keen on Amrabat, who previously expressed his desire to work with Diego Simeone.
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      Liverpool have shown an interest in the player too, with manager Jurgen Klopp desperate to freshen up his midfield options after a disappointing campaign so far.
      The Reds have been linked with England and Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham but face fierce competition from Manchester City, Real Madrid and Manchester United. More

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      Watch hilarious moment Carlo Ancelotti gives fan by dugout chewing gum during Real Madrid win over Athletic Bilbao

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      CARLO ANCELOTTI produced a hilarious interaction with a fan during Real Madrid’s clash with Athletic Bilbao. The Italian coach can often be seen chewing gum while on the sidelines of his team’s games.
      Carlo Ancelotti was involved in a funny interaction with a fanCredit: Getty
      Ancelotti handed a fan a piece of chewing gumCredit: https://twitter.com/MadridZone7/status/1617401298047107072
      The Italian is often see chewing gum on the sidelines of his gamesCredit: https://twitter.com/MadridZone7/status/1617401298047107072
      And one fan took full advantage of this knowledge and fired a cheeky request at Ancelotti while he was by the dugout.
      The fan asked the Madrid boss for some chewing gum, with Ancelotti then pulling some out of his pocket and giving a piece to the fan in the viral video – much to his delight.
      Viewers online were raving over the transaction.
      One fan said: “Don Carlo is such a cool guy. Totally love him.”
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      A second wrote: “This man is a Legend ❤️”
      A third commented: “This is amazing.”
      “The goat🤣🤣🤣,” declared a fourth user.
      A fifth joked: “Ancelotti should have his own chewing gum brand by now.”
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      While the interaction may have been a little out of the ordinary for most football matches, the scoreline on the pitch was far more routine.
      Ancelotti’s champion’s maintained pace with La Liga leaders Barcelona by collecting a 2-0 win on their visit to the Basque country.
      Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema netted the opener in the first half, before Toni Kroos sealed the victory with a goal from off the bench near the end. More

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      Arsenal offer to pay Martin Zubimendi’s £52.5m transfer release clause but midfielder wants to stay at Real Sociedad

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      ARSENAL want to pay the £52.5million release clause for Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi but the player look set to decline the transfer, according to reports. The defensive midfielder is supposedly against leaving the LaLiga side while the season is ongoing.
      Martin Zubimendi will reportedly decline a move to ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Zubimendi signed a five-year deal at the club in October 2022.
      The 23-year-old refused to raise his release clause to £79m despite the club’s wishes, fuelling speculation a transfer could happen.
      Zubimendi has come through the ranks at Real Sociedad, only ever playing for them.
      The White and Blues are third in the table, just three points behind first place Barcelona, while the club are still going strong in the Europa League.
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      And Zubimendi has been in impressive form this campaign, playing 22 times and contributing with two assists and a goal.
      His performances have also seen him linked with Barca and Manchester United.
      They are desperate to replace Sergio Busquets with the 34-year-old’s deal set to expire at the end of this season.
      Arsenal are looking to strengthen their midfield options as they look to stay ahead of Manchester City in the race for the title.
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      They are also in for Declan Rice, yet West Ham would not let their captain leave this month and could reportedly demand £100m for him.
      The Gunners have already snapped up Brighton attacker Leandro Trossard for £27m after he had a falling out with manager Robert De Zerbi.
      Arsenal beat their bitter rivals Tottenham in the race to buy the Belgian as they did not bid enough.
      And Mikel Arteta is aiming to do more business this January with centre-back Jakub Kiwior spotted at an Italian airport ahead of a proposed £17.5m switch from Spezia. More