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      Watch Manuel Pellegrini’s incredible touch aged 68 as ex-Man City and West Ham boss leaves his own bench stunned

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      FORMER Manchester City and West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini went viral as he rolled back the years on the touchline.Pellegrini, 68, coached his current club Real Betis in a LaLiga clash against Elche on Monday at the Benito Villamarin Stadium.
      Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini went viral during the match with ElcheCredit: DAZN
      Manuel Pellegrini controlled the ball with a magnificent first touchCredit: DAZN
      The Real Betis bench was amazed by manager Manuel Pellegrini’s skill setCredit: DAZN
      Betis sealed a comfortable 3-0 win but it was after 55 minutes when the real highlight came.
      The ball was booted out at a great height towards the hosts’ bench and the Chilean head coach killed it with a magnificent first touch.
      The commentators were left stunned while players from the bench immediately nudged at each other after witnessing his stunning skills.
      Fans were in awe and took to social media to praise former defender Pellegrini, who played more than 300 games in Chile’s top flight and won one cap.
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      One supporter posted: “Love the reaction of the guy with the gloves on the bench behind him.”
      Another wrote: “The elbow nudge from the fella on the other side was even better. It was a bit of a ‘ave a little look’!”
      A third commented: “68 years old btw.”
      This fan said: “68 years young*.”
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      And that one posted: “Class is eternal.”
      Pellegrini enjoyed a stunning three-year stint at City where he won two League Cup trophies and the 2014 Premier League title.
      The Chilean was replaced by Pep Guardiola in 2016 and returned to the Premier League in 2018 for West Ham where he stayed until the following year. More

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      Marcos Alonso ‘agrees personal terms with Barcelona as Chelsea thrash out final details of £6m transfer’

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      MARCOS ALONSO has agreed personal terms with Barcelona, according to reports.And that means his transfer from Chelsea is on the verge of completion.
      Marcos Alonso is on the brink of completing his transfer to BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      According to Bild’s Christian Falk, the ex-Real Madrid left wing-back, 31, will put pen to paper on a contract until 2025.
      However, the two clubs are currently said to be negotiating the final details of the deal.
      Barcelona look set to pay around £6m for the Spaniard, who is into the final 12 months of his current contract at Stamford Bridge.
      Xavi called Alonso to talk through the details over the move after the defender submitted a transfer request.
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      It was reported last week Barca hoped to fly Alonso over from London to Catalonia by tomorrow.
      That would give him time to complete his medical, sign on the dotted line and train with his new team-mates this week.
      Xavi had already penciled in this Sunday’s clash away at Real Sociedad as Alonso’s potential debut.
      Although he has not featured this term, he has gone through a full pre-season with Chelsea so is fit and ready to go – and will compete with Jordi Alba for the left-back spot.
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      Barcelona managed to get Robert Lewandowski, Andreas Christensen and Raphinha all registered and involved in Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Rayo Vallecano.
      Sergio Busquets was sent off deep into injury time as the Nou Camp giants lost early ground to Real Madrid in the LaLiga title race. More

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      Chelsea transfer blow as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang happy at Barcelona and wants to fight for his place

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG is reportedly keen to remain at Barcelona to fight for his spot amid rumours linking him with Chelsea.It has been claimed that the 33-year-old is “happy” at the Nou Camp despite former Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel being keen for a reunion at Stamford Bridge.
      Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been linked with a move to ChelseaCredit: AFP
      The Blues gaffer recently lauded the Gabon international where he stated that the pair have a “very close relationship”.
      Aubameyang has been eyed up as a potential replacement for Timo Werner, who was allowed to return to RB Leipzig on a permanent deal.
      And SunSport have exclusively revealed how Manchester United are keeping tabs on the player amid uncertainty surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s future.
      But according to Mundo Deportivo, the ex-Arsenal skipper is keen to remain in Spain having only linked up with the Blaugrana earlier this year.
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      They have stated that Aubameyang is “happy” is Catalonia, where he knows he has the trust of boss Xavi.
      That is despite Barcelona bringing in Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha while also tying Ousmane Dembele down to a new deal.
      The Spanish news outlet has declared that Aubameyang wants to fight for his role in the team.
      Though Mundo Deportivo have conceded that the forward could be tempted to make the move to Chelsea where he has been told he would be guaranteed a starting spot.
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      It is understood that Barcelona would be willing to part ways with Aubameyang to raise funds in order to land Manchester City playmaker Bernardo Silva.
      Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Xavi wants to keep the player, but the club will sell if they receive a £25million fee.
      And Barcelona remain keen on securing the services of Blues left wing-back Marcos Alonso.
      He tweeted: “Barcelona have asked around €30m [£25m] fee for Pierre Aubameyang during the weekend, Chelsea wanted to spend way less than this.
      “Talks continue, as Marcos Alonso is still part of the conversations.
      “Tuchel, pushing for Aubameyang as priority… but Xavi insists to keep him.” More

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      Barcelona ‘line up Hector Bellerin free transfer’ with Arsenal outcast seen as cheap option for right-back slot

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      BARCELONA are lining up Hector Bellerin as an option to fill in their squad’s right-back slot.Bellerin is out of favour at Arsenal and is pushing for a move away from the club for a fresh start.
      Hector Bellerin wants out at ArsenalCredit: Getty
      And this could come in the form of a move to Barcelona, who are now considering the Spaniard as a cheap option due to him being available on a free transfer, according to Mundo Deportivo.
      While Barcelona have activated a number of “economic levers” to bring players in this summer, departures remain a necessity.
      Among those earmarked to leave the club is full-back Sergino Dest, who Manchester United and Chelsea are targeting in a potential £17million move.
      Bellerin would represent a cost-effective and natural replacement for the Dutch-born American.
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      Dest has struggled to live up to expectations at the Nou Camp following his move from Ajax in 2020.
      Therefore, Bellerin, who was on loan at Real Betis last season, could come into the Barca set-up to replace the outgoing Dest for a fraction of the price.
      It has also now emerged Bellerin wants Arsenal to TERMINATE his £110,000 per week contract so he can make a return to Spain
      Bellerin was one time a part of Barcelona’s youth academy, but left for Arsenal in 2011.
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      For many years Bellerin looked set to be a star for the future, with his dazzling speed a deadly weapon for The Gunners across a number of campaigns.
      However, a cruciate ligament injury in 2019 saw Bellerin’s career stall until he was granted a loan move to Betis, where he made 32 appearances. More

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      Barcelona ‘ready to go to war with Martin Braithwaite’ as striker refuses transfer offers to leave cash strapped club

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      BARCELONA are reportedly “ready to go to war” with Martin Braithwaite.That’s after the striker refused all transfer offers to leave his cash-strapped club.
      Martin Braithwaite is refusing transfer offers to leave BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Braithwaite, 31, is surplus to requirements at the Nou Camp this summer.
      Barca have been splashing the cash on numerous big-name signings despite their financial problems.
      And the Spaniards now need to offload several big earners for registration purposes.
      Xavi Hernandez and Joan Laporta have made it clear to Braithwaite he is not in their plans for this season.
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      But the Denmark international has so far refused to rip up his contract, which has two years left to run.
      And Sport claims Braithwaite is now refusing to talk to interested clubs over a transfer.
      Braithwaite insists he will only leave if he is paid his £98,000-a-week wages for the next two years in full.
      But Barca have no intention of meeting his demands.
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      And the club is now ready to do whatever it takes to offload Braithwaite before his salary counts towards LaLiga’s limits for this season.
      Barcelona are now exploring legal options that will allow them not to pay his entire contract.
      And they are also considering terminating Braithwaite’s deal on transfer deadline day to leave him without a club until January.
      The former Middlesbrough man has been at Barcelona since February 2020 after a shock move from Leganes.
      He has gone on to score ten goals in 58 games.
      But with Robert Lewandowski, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Memphis Depay all battling for a place in attack, Braithwaite’s chances of playing again for Barcelona are virtually zero. More

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      Watch David Alaba score stunning free-kick with first touch to win Real Madrid match against Almeria

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      REAL MADRID star David Alaba scored a worldie with his first touch of the league season.The Austria international, 30, came straight off the bench to bury a free-kick and seal Madrid’s 2-1 win over Almeria on Sunday night.
      Alaba headed onto the pitch as a substitute to immediately score the winner from a delightful free-kickCredit: Getty

      In the 73rd minute, Los Blancos were given the chance on the edge of the Almeria box as Modric was fouled.
      Alaba was waiting to be substituted when the kick was awarded.
      The defender immediately ran to where the ball was placed and insisted on taking it.
      His left-footed curler found the top corner, brushing the post on it’s way in and sending Real ahead.
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      The Champions League winners went in behind at half time as former Man Utd prospect Largie Ramazani scored after six minutes.
      But Lucas Vasquez netted on the hour mark to pull things back and set up Alaba’s magic moment.
      The La Liga TV commentator and ex-Barcelona man Andrea Orlandi stated: “What an introduction! Alaba doesn’t need to warm up.”
      The game remained 2-1 to the team from the capital, who took home all three points.
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      Meanwhile, boss Carlo Ancelotti has doubled down on retiring when he departs Real Madrid.
      The 36-year-old Italian boss is under contract until 2024.
      Ancelotti didn’t quite rule out signing a new deal but confirmed the Spanish giants will be his last club.
      He told Il Messagero: “This stage at Madrid will bring an end to my career. After Real Madrid, I will retire.
      “Real Madrid is at the very top of football. It makes sense to call it a day after this experience.” More

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      Fans are all saying the same thing as Bernardo Silva posts cryptic tweet as Barcelona transfer rumours swirl

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      MANCHESTER CITY fans believe Bernardo Silva could be on his way to Barcelona next week after the Portuguese playmaker posted a cryptic message on Twitter.Silva, 28, has been heavily linked with a move to the Nou Camp since last summer.
      Silva posted a cryptic tweet, possibly hinting at a move awayCredit: Getty
      But, Barcelona’s financial status has prevented a deal from ever being completed.
      Now, after agreeing to sell their TV rights in order to raise funds, the La Liga giants could finally be in a position to commit to a bid.
      Man City are claimed to be demanding a fee of around £80million for their midfield maestro, so Barca chiefs will have to pull out all the stops to push the deal across the line – especially after spending big on signing Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Joules Kounde.
      However, City fans believe that Silva has already said his goodbyes to the club.
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      The Portugal international sent out a cryptic tweet to thank fans for their support after Man City’s 4-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday.
      It read: “A great performance from the team and a fantastic atmosphere!
      “I would also like to thank everyone at the stadium for those beautiful moments of love and support you guys showed me.”
      Many City fans had the same thing to say about the ambiguous message.
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      One person replied: “Why does this sound like a goodbye?”
      Another added: “Looks like a farewell message.”
      A third said: “What are you trying to say?”
      While other supporters begged him not to make the move, with one person writing: “I couldn’t believe the atmosphere when you came on yesterday, we sang your name nonstop for 20 minutes.
      “We really want you to stay. The fans adore you and you’re one of the top players in one of the best teams on earth.
      “Throwing that away to join that mess in Barcelona? Crazy.”
      Another tweeted: “Thank you for those moments, Bernardo, thank you for everything.
      “You did an excellent job during your time with Man City. Best of luck on your next trip.”
      Silva joined Man City in a £43m transfer from Monaco five years ago.
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      Since his arrival he’s scored 48 goals and assisted 50 in 252 appearances.
      The Portugal star has also won four Premier League titles and one FA Cup with the club. More

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      Xavi ‘asks for Barcelona to re-sign Messi in shock transfer return from PSG’ after struggles against Rayo Vallecano

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      BARCELONA boss Xavi has asked the club to re-sign Lionel Messi from Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.Messi, 35, joined PSG in a free transfer from Barcelona last summer, but he failed to reach the same heights that he did while in Spain.
      Xavi wants Messi to return to BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      In 37 appearances for the Parisians he’s scored 14 goals and assisted 16, but many fans have been unimpressed with his performances.
      The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner was BOOED off the pitch following PSG’s 3-0 win against Bordeaux earlier this year.
      And some fans even urged him to quit the club in a graffiti message plastered across the Camp des Loges training ground.
      Meanwhile, Barcelona are pushing to climb back to the top of La Liga after finishing 13 points behind league champions Real Madrid last season.
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      Despite already spending big this summer, the Catalan giants only managed to claim a point from their opening league game of the 2022-23 campaign.
      They were held to a 0-0 draw by Rayo Vallecano on Saturday with new forwards Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha both failing to get on the scoresheet.
      As a result, Xavi is now eager to bring in at least two more attacking players.
      And according to Spanish football reporter Guillem Balague, he wants Messi to return to the Nou Camp.
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      Xavi is already known to be interested in signing Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva, who has not denied rumours of a proposed £80million move to Spain, but now Messi has emerged as a top target.
      Balague tweeted: “Clearly the midfield of Barcelona, with the exception of Pedri, has not got the subtle touch/thinking necessary to play as Xavi wants, to find the right tempo, to feed forwards (and Busquets has played his best football).
      “Hence Xavi wanting Bernardo Silva (and asking for Messi).”
      The Argentina legend’s father and agent Jorge Messi was claimed to be on the phone to Barca chiefs repeatedly at the start of the year in a bid to negotiate a return for his son.
      Messi’s PSG contract expires next summer, so it will likely cost his former club to bring him back.
      But, Barcelona are currently in a financial crisis so some current players will have to be offloaded before another deal can be pushed through.
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      Officials are currently attempting to force Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay out of the club in a bid to free up space on the wage bill.
      And Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could also depart just eight months after signing – he is being targeted by Chelsea. More