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      Real Madrid ‘want to replace Eden Hazard with another injured Chelsea star’ in summer transfer

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      REAL MADRID are reportedly eyeing up a move for Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic this summer.The Spanish champions are preparing to offload former Blues star Eden Hazard as he prepares to enter the final 12 months of his contract at the Bernabeu.
      Eden Hazard has suffered a host of injuries during his time at Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Christian Pulisic has struggled to build any momentum at Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty
      And they could be set to return to Stamford Bridge for a replacement in the form of American Pulisic.
      According to Defensa Central, Chelsea need to sell players at the end of the season to recoup some of the £600million spent over the past two windows.
      Much is being made of how Todd Boehly’s bullish transfer strategy could raise issues around Uefa’s financial fair play regulations.
      And Pulisic is being looked at as someone they could offload to try and remain within the rules.
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      The USA international, 24, has been sidelined with a knee problem since January.
      He has started just six Premier League games for Chelsea this season.
      And inconsistency has left him frustrated ever since joining from Borussia Dortmund in 2019.
      Over 136 appearances for the Blues, he has bagged 26 goals and 21 assists.
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      But Real remain interested and could capitalise on Pulisic saying in the past that he would like to play for Los Blancos one day.
      If he did arrive at the Bernabeu, the former Dortmund man would hope to avoid the injury issues Hazard has suffered.
      The Belgian, 32, has scored just seven goals since joining Real in the summer of 2019.
      And last month his latest injury was confirmed as he suffered an 18TH SETBACK in the Spanish capital.
      Hazard has been linked with a move back to the Premier League with Chelsea and Newcastle reportedly interested. More

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      Fuming Robert Lewandowski in ‘dressing room bust-up with Barcelona team-mate’ over wasted chance in Man Utd loss

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      BARCELONA striker Robert Lewandowski was reportedly involved in a dressing room bust-up with Ansu Fati following his side’s defeat to Manchester United.The LaLiga leaders were eliminated from the Europa League on Thursday evening as a 2-1 loss at Old Trafford saw them suffer a 4-3 aggregate defeat at the hands of Erik ten Hag’s men.
      Robert Lewandowski was furious after Barcelona’s defeat to Man UtdCredit: Getty
      Lewandowski, 34, who scored a penalty to give Barca the lead in the match, was visibly frustrated towards the end of the game when Fati, 20, got in the way of a cross intended for the Polish marksman.
      He threw his arms up in the air while on the pitch… but that is not where the matter ended, reports claim.
      According to AS, the former Bayern Munich forward headed into the dressing room and confronted his Barcelona team-mate.
      The report states a “good mannered” Lewandowski spoke to Fati, insisting this was not the first time something like this had happened.
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      Fati defended himself by saying he had not seen Lewandowski.
      It is out of character for the ex-Borussia Dortmund striker who is often regarded as a quiet individual.
      And he made no reference to the late mix-up when reflecting on the game on social media.
      He said: “We fought until the last minute but unfortunately it wasn’t enough tonight.
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      “We are disappointed, but we still have trophies to win this season. Thank you for your support.”
      Lewandowski has scored a sensational 25 goals in 30 appearances since joining Barcelona in the summer.
      And his arrival has helped Xavi’s men open up a healthy advantage at the top of the LaLiga table.
      The Catalan giants take an eight-point lead over Real Madrid into the final 16 games of the domestic campaign.
      But they could be without Fati for the trip to Almeria on Sunday after the club confirmed he “suffered a left knee contusion during a training session”.
      Barca are also still in the Copa del Rey and will face Real Madrid in the first leg of their semi-final tie on Thursday.
      Lewandowski was not happy with Ansu Fati following the Man Utd lossCredit: Getty More

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      Erik ten Hag brands Man Utd star Fred a ‘mosquito’ after ‘stopping’ Barcelona star in Europa League

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      ERIK TEN HAG heaped praise on Fred for his performance against Barcelona.The Brazilian midfielder was vital to the result as he scored the equaliser before Antony’s winning goal.
      Erik ten Hag was happy with Fred’s performance against BarcelonaCredit: Alamy
      He scored and stopped Frenkie de Jong from dominating the midfieldCredit: Getty
      Fred also stopped Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong from controlling the game.
      Ten Hag compared the 29-year-old to a mosquito as he was consistently bothering the Dutch midfielder.
      Fred was all over the pitch as he had 47 touches of the ball.
      Ten Hag said: “He had an important role already last week in Barcelona.
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      “First, to stop Frenkie de Jong playing, he had to play as a mosquito around him and go behind him, and he did it magnificently.
      “Last week, he gave a brilliant assist for Rashy [Marcus Rashford], and today he scored a goal, brilliant performance.”
      Ten Hag will also be happy with how Fred stopped De Jong considering how Man United failed to sign him in the summer transfer window.
      Fred’s energy was crucial to United’s approach to the match as he had 47 touches of the ball all over the pitch.
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      Ten Hag – who himself received a lot of praise – insisted that the speed of his players was vital to how he wanted them to play.
      He added: “I like the speed. I like dynamic football.
      “I don’t like static football, I don’t like boring football.
      “I like football that entertains the people.”
      Ten Hag will be hoping his players can continue to perform at the same level in the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle on Sunday. More

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      Real Madrid legend Marcelo completes transfer to former club just days after having Olympiacos contract ripped up

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      MARCELO has rejoined Brazilian club Fluminense.The former Real Madrid star has signed a contract that will run until December 2024, with an option to extend for a further year.

      Marcelo left Olympiacos by mutual consentCredit: Reuters
      The club announced the arrival of the veteran defender on Twitter.
      Fluminense posted a video of the player’s highlights from when he was at the club in his youth.
      The video was accompanied by the caption: “Your home is and always will be Fluminense, Marcelo.”
      The post was followed up by another tweet, saying, “Dude, it’s really true. O Marcelo it’s from Fluminense again.”
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      Speaking about the return to his boyhood club, Marcelo told club media: “It’s even difficult to express the meaning that this moment represents for me.
      “I’ve been dreaming of returning to my origins for many years, to the team that trained me and taught me what I know about football.”
      The 34-year-old spent two years in the senior squad of Fluminense between 2005 and 2007.
      He left the club for Real Madrid and spent 15 incredibly successful seasons with the club.
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      While at Los Blancos, Marcelo won six LaLigas, five Champions Leagues, two Copa del Reys, four Club World Cups, five Spanish Super Cups, and three UEFA Super Cups.
      He left the club in 2022 after his contract expired and joined Greek giants Olympiacos.
      However, after only playing five league games, his contract was mutually terminated paving the way for his return to Fluminense. More

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      Man Utd broke incredible 37-match Barcelona streak as impressive stats from win laid bare

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’s Europa League victory over Barcelona has been backed up by some impressive stats.The Red Devils beat the LaLiga side at Old Trafford last night thanks to goals from Fred and Antony cancelling out Robert Lewandowski’s opener.
      Manchester United registered some incredible stats by beating BarcelonaCredit: Alamy
      Including ending Barcelona’s unbeaten streak when leading at half timeCredit: Getty
      The result meant that United ran out as 4-3 victors on aggregate.
      The comeback from United meant that they broke Barcelona’s 37-match unbeaten steak when they were ahead at half time.
      The win for United was their 28th in all competitions this season, no other club in Europe’s major leagues has more.
      It is also the club’s 14th win out of 18 games since Cristiano Ronaldo left the club for Saudi Arabia side Al Nassr, they are also unbeaten in 18 games at Old Trafford.
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      Ronaldo left the club by mutual consent following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan.
      Also, United managed to score four goals across the two legs against the Catalonians.
      This is the same as 57 per cent of the goals they have conceded in 22 LaLiga games this season.
      One of the goals came from Antony, the 19th scored by a substitute for the club this term.
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      Which is also more than any other big five European league side this campaign.
      Fellow goalscorer Fred was also impressive as he registered 47 touches across the pitch as he was involved throughout the entire game.
      The performance has seen manager Erik ten Hag gain a lot of praise from former United stars for improving the club.
      United will now switch their attention back to the Carabao Cup as they face Newcastle in the final on Sunday. More

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      Man Utd have already LOST to Real Betis this season but it was a VERY different line-up

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are up against recent history in the next round of the Europa League with their opponents Real Betis having already BEATEN them this season. Erik ten Hag masterminded a 2-1 comeback victory over Barcelona on Thursday night to give United passage into the last-16.
      Anthony Elanga was afforded an opportunity to play against Real BetisCredit: Getty
      While youngsters such as Zidane Iqbal were also given run-outsCredit: Getty
      While some senior stars were also involved in the matchCredit: Getty
      And they face Spanish opposition again in the next round after being paired with Betis.
      But it won’t be the first time the sides have met this season – with the LaLiga side coming out on top previously.
      As the World Cup edged towards to it’s dramatic conclusion, club football began its preparation to get back under way with some friendlies.
      One of those friendlies saw Man Utd visit Spain and take on Real Betis, where they lost 1-0 thanks to Nabil Fekir’s 49th minute strike.
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      However, the line up that day saw a very different XI take to the field to the one United are likely to field when they face off again.
      The game, on December 10, saw just two members of the team who faced Barcelona start on the pitch, those being David De Gea and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
      Second-half Barca subs Alejandro Garnacho and Scott McTominay were also handed starts against Betis.
      Crocked ace Anthony Martial started the match up top, but was only given a 45 minute run-out in the fixture.
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      Here’s how United lined up the last time they faced Betis
      Victor Lindelof, who started last weekend’s 3-0 win over Leicester, was one of two stars who completed the entire fixture, the other being McTominay.
      The rest of the squad saw a string of squad players and youngsters played in order to give Ten Hag a look at them.
      Teden Mengi and Brandon Williams completed the defence.
      Isak Hansen-Aaroen partnered McTominay in the midfield, while Zidane Iqbal provided the side’s creativity ahead of them.
      Outside of previously established stars De Gea, Lindelof, Wan-Bissaka, McTominay and Martial there have not been many appearances from the rest of this squad throughout the season.
      Wingers Garnacho and Elanga have 48 appearances this season between them, though most of these have come from the bench.
      While Williams is the only other player to have an appearance to his name.
      One star who came onto the pitch at half-time was recently handed his Prem debut by Ten Hag, 17-year-old Kobbie Mainoo.
      However, before Ten Hag and Co look at the Betis fixture, they have a Carabao Cup final showdown against Newcastle to contend with.
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      Man Utd face being without talisman Marcus Rashford after he picked up an injury in the Barcelona game.
      Ten Hag has also urged his side to ignore Newcastle’s “annoying” time-wasting tactics. More

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      Fans can’t stop watching Shaka Hislop’s hilarious gaffe live on air that leaves stunned TV host with head in his hands

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      FANS can’t stop watching a hilarious clip of Shaka Hislop’s gaffe live on air.The brilliant incident occurred at the start of the season as Hislop previewed the upcoming LaLiga campaign.
      Shaka Hislop left fans in stitches with a live gaffeCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      The ace was meant to catch a ball covered in a protective sealCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Hislop instead let the ball smash, frightening his co-hostCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      The former goalkeeper, 54, was presented with a new football by his co-host as the cameras rolled.
      Coated in a protective shell, the ball was tossed to Hislop by his pal.
      But despite being a former Premier League stopper, Hislop hilariously stood and watched as the ball went past him before hitting the ground.
      The protective shell smashed loudly into numerous pieces as the ball rolled out of the studio.
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      And Hislop, still appearing relaxed, casually moved to pick it up before carrying on with the segment.
      His co-host was affected in a completely different way though, holding his hands to his head while surveying the damage.
      Fans enjoyed the hilarious clip when it originally occurred, and have been pushing its resurgence after Hislop celebrated his birthday this week.
      One declared: “This clip of Shaka Hislop may only be five seconds long but it’s absolutely perfect.”
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      Another joked: “Great Hugo Lloris impression.”
      One noted: “I don’t know what I expected to happen but it wasn’t that. Sensational.”
      Another added: “I’ve watched it on repeat over and over again expecting a different result every time.”
      Hislop started his pro career at Reading in 1992 before securing a move to Newcastle three years later.
      In 1998 he joined West Ham before moving to Portsmouth in 2002.
      Hislop rejoined the Hammers three years later before ending his career with FC Dallas in 2007.
      And he currently works as a commentator for ESPN.
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      ‘You obviously aren’t interested in my problems!’ – Watch Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp bizarrely rage at Spanish reporter

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      LIVERPOOL manager Jurgen Klopp snapped at a Spanish reporter for asking if he would give Real Madrid legend, Luka Modric, a new contract.The German was asked the question following Liverpool’s 5-2 Champions League round of 16 defeat to the Spanish and European champions.
      Jurgen Klopp snapped at a Spanish reporter for asking about Luka ModricCredit: Rex
      Modric is out of contract this summer and the reporter asked Klopp whetherCredit: Getty
      Liverpool raced into a two-goal lead thanks to Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah.
      However, they went in at the half-time break level, with Real star Vinicius Jr bagging a brace.
      Real came out for the second half and ran riot, scoring a further three goals through Eder Militao and Karim Benzema.
      Despite not scoring, Modric ran the midfield at the age of 37, drawing praise for schooling 18-year-old Reds breakthrough prospect, Stefan Bajcetic.
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      And with the Croatia and Real icon out of contract this summer, a Spanish reporter decided to ask Liverpool manager Klopp whether he’d extend Modric’s stay at the Bernabeu.
      However, Klopp was far from amused, and snapped at the reporter, declaring it’s “not one of my problems”.

      Klopp replied: “Oh god.
      “You obviously are not too much interested in my problems, so this is not one of my problems.”
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      He continued: “Yeah, fantastic player and I’m pretty sure Carlo [Ancelotti] and Real Madrid will do the right thing for the right player.”
      Klopp then quipped: “Please ask me more questions about Real Madrid players.” More