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      PSG line up £172million Kylian Mbappe transfer replacement despite teen being ‘untouchable’ at his club

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are reportedly lining up a £172mllion bid for Barcelona star Lamine Yamal.The French giants are set to lose Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer to Real Madrid this summer.PSG are lining up a mega bid for Barcelona star Lamine YamalCredit: GettyThe teen is viewed as the ideal replacement for Real Madrid-bound Kylian MbappeCredit: AFPAnd they are desperate to sign a big name as his replacement.PSG are long-term admirers of Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.While there have also been links with Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.But Le Parisien claims 16-year-old winger Yamal has now emerged as PSG’s top target.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe record-breaking teenager has already clocked up 45 games for Barcelona, helping them to last season’s LaLiga title.And PSG are now ready to test the waters by making a move after knocking Yamal’s Catalan club out of the Champions League.The prodigy is currently seen as untouchable by Barcelona’s hierarchy, who inserted a £900m release clause into his contract.But PSG reckon a bid of £172m could do the trick, with Barca still in desperate need of money to balance the books.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERYamal is also represented by super-agent Jorge Mendes.He is said to have a superb relationship with PSG sporting director Luis Campos.Mbappe laughs and brutally shuts down thought of joining ArsenalAnd Mendes could reportedly encourage Yamal to “push” Barcelona to the negotiating table.It remains to be seen whether he does want to leave the Nou Camp though.Yamal has been at the club since 2013 when he was just six years old.Barcelona have also given him the platform to become a fully-fledged Spain international, making six appearances for his country.But PSG’s riches could be too good to turn down, as well as the chance to work with ex-Barca boss and Treble winner Luis Enrique.Lamine Yamal’s amazing statsThose figures in full:

      Barcelona: 45 games, 6 goals

      Spain: 6 games, 2 goals

      Trophies/Awards: LaLiga title, LaLiga U23 Player of Month, LaLiga Goal of Month, The Youngest Award, Uefa Youth Team of Year, U17 Euros Top Scorer, U17 Euros Team of Tournament

      Barcelona Records: Fifth-youngest player in LaLiga history; Youngest Barcelona player in 100 years; Youngest Barcelona starter in LaLiga; Youngest player with LaLiga assist; Second-youngest player in Champions League history; Youngest starter in Champions League; Youngest Barcelona goal scorer; Youngest LaLiga goal scorer; Youngest Barcelona El Clasico appearance; Youngest Supercopa goal scorer; Youngest Copa Del Rey goal scorer; Youngest LaLiga brace scorer; Youngest LaLiga player with 10 goal contributions; Youngest Champions League knockout phase player.

      Spain Records: Youngest player; Youngest goal scorer; Youngest scorer in Euro qualifier. More

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      Footie ace Marcos Llorente’s wife Paddy Noarbe wows in barely there swimsuit ahead of Euro 2024

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      MODEL Paddy Noarbe gets in a great cross in as she prepares to watch her footie star hubby at the Euros.The Spaniard, 27, posing in a halterneck swimsuit, is wed to Atletico Madrid’s Marcos Llorente, who’ll hope to play in this June’s tournament. Paddy Noarbe stunned as she posed in a halterneck swimsuitCredit: Capture Media AgencyPaddy is wed to Atletico Madrid’s Marcos LlorenteCredit: Capture Media AgencyThis week, she set a gold standard at the Laureus World Sport Awards.Llorente has insisted that his ‘caveman’ diet will stay with him until he dies.The Spanish midfielder was a part of the Real Madrid side that won the Champions League in 2018.Llorente, 29, lives off an unusual diet which is often nicknamed the the ‘caveman diet’ and the ‘stone age diet’.Read More on ShowbizIt consists of food that would have been eaten in the Paleolithic era, also known as the Old Stone Age.He has ruled out any food that he considers to be ultra-processed such as pasta, bread and even cereal.Instead, he indulges in food such as meat, fish, and vegetables, as well as “high-quality” cheeses.He said on Cadena SER programme El Larguero: “It would be eating what was eaten in the Paleolithic.Most read in Football”You would have to eliminate all ultra-processed foods. Don’t even look at them. And also cereals. “Everything that is pasta, bread, wheat, rice… also dairy. Only high-quality cheeses.”I eat everything. Meat, like the steak that I love. Fish, eggs, vegetables. And carbohydrates like potatoes, sweet potatoes and cassava.”Marcos Llorente breaks into a sweat as he undergoes intensive football workoutThis week, she wore this gold number at the Laureus World Sport AwardsCredit: SplashPaddy showed off her figure in this brown bikini by the poolCredit: Instagram @paddy.8Paddy striked a pose in this black bikiniCredit: Instagram More

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      Jude Bellingham rubs shoulders with Tom Brady and Usain Bolt before lifting Breakthrough prize at Laureus Awards

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM is gunning for the ultimate Treble – after a “mad 24 hours”.Just a night after his stoppage-time strike won El Clasico, England ace Bellingham was lifting the Breakthrough prize at the Laureus World Sports Awards.Jude Bellingham won the Breakthrough prize at the Laureus World Sports AwardsCredit: GettyThe England star rubbed shoulders with Usain Bolt on the red carpet in MadridCredit: GettyAnd Bellingham admitted he wants to lift three more trophies by the middle of July.He said: “Success now would be winning all three – La Liga and the Champions League with Real madrid and Euro 2024 with England.“We’re still got a few more games to wrap up La Liga and then we’ve got two very difficult games against Munich.“And then for the Euros, hopefully we can take our form from the last few tournaments into that and push on and do one better. It takes a lot of work and a lot of sacrifice and hopefully we can do it.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBellingham admitted that his latest Madrid goal had been the sweetest of all.He said: “It was a really special feeling.“You kind of lose all control of your body and the normal senses that go through your head.“You just lose control of them really but it’s something that I really enjoy doing and hopefully there will be more moments like that.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“It’s been an amazing 24 hours and a bit of a mad, crazy week – so I’m a bit tired now.“To be here with so many amazing athletes and inspirational people is a real pleasure and then to win something, is even more special.Jude Bellingham shows off bizarre new goal celebration as England wonderkid nets winner in El Clasico“I hope I can keep making more memories with Real Madrid and with England in the future.”Real Madrid legend Raul suggested Bellingham is already on his way to becoming an all-time Madrid icon.He said: “Jude is such a mature player. He looks like a veteran already, as if he’s been at Real Madrid for a long time, not just a few months.“The fans love him because of the way he is and how he plays, his ability to give something extra and connect with people. That is something special.”The 20-year-old is also now the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or after his latest heroics in Spain.Odds for Bellingham to claim the prize later this year have tumbled, with the midfielder now ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane in the running.Bellingham posed for a snap with Tom Brady after his El Clasico heroics on SundayCredit: Instagram / tombradyBrady was also at the awards to present Novak Djokovic with Sportsman of the YearCredit: GettyIf victorious, Bellingham would become the first English winner since Michael Owen in 2001.READ MORE SUN STORIESTennis superstar Novak Djokovic was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year with a double for Spain’s women’s football team as Aitana Bonmati won the women’s prize and the World Cup winners were the team of the year, edging out Manchester City.Other winners: Comeback – Simone Biles; Sport for Good – Rafa Nadal Foundation More

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      Calls for El Clasico to be REPLAYED after major ‘ghost goal’ controversy before Jude Bellingham’s Real Madrid winner

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      BARCELONA president Joan Laporta will allegedly consider asking for El Clasico to be replayed after reviewing footage of Lamine Yamal’s “ghost goal” against Real Madrid.Xavi’s side suffered a 3-2 defeat to Los Blancos on Sunday, leaving their La Liga title hopes hanging by a thread.🚨💥 Analysis of the ghost goal in Real Madrid – Barcelona done by Archivo VAR👉🏻 It can be seen that the ball clearly crosses the line entirely and IT’S A GOAL.pic.twitter.com/ZTr8Yi6eXW— All Sportz 🏀⚽ (@Allsportztv) April 22, 2024

      Barcelona believe Lamine Yamal’s goal should have countedCredit: XBarcelona President Joan Laporta, centre, will not rule out a replayCredit: GettyAndreas Christensen broke the deadlock just six minutes into the match before Vinicius Junior equalised from the penalty spot.Teen superstar Yamal then thought he’d fired Barcelona ahead, but his goal was not given after the referee claimed the ball had not fully crossed the line.Xavi claimed it was an “injustice” and “unfair” that his team went on to lose.He said: “We can’t control them. These are refereeing actions. I think the team is doing very well, we competed very well, we were better than Real on their own pitch and I think we deserved the three points in every way.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”My feeling today is one of maximum injustice. Goes without saying, everyone saw it.”My feeling is that today’s match was not fair.”Barcelona chief Laporta has now called for the Technical Committee of Referees to publish the footage, images and audio from the incident.He said: “As president of FC Barcelona, ​​I want to convey the dissatisfaction caused by the fact that one day after one of the most important matches on the world calendar, the misuse of a tool such as VAR is setting our agenda.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”As you know, I have never been a great defender of VAR because I believe that, as it is applied, it takes away spontaneity from football.”But what I am in favour of is that, since we have it, it should always be used to avoid errors that could lead to unfair decisions.Baffled fans say ‘Rudiger is so weird man’ after spotting bizarre act in tunnel before El Clasico”With this appearance that I am making, I not only want to reflect the discomfort of the Barcelona fans due to the poor management that was done yesterday of the VAR, but to emphasise that despite being a tool that has been around for some time continues to cause confusion and contradictory criteria depending on the parties and teams.”As president of FC Barcelona, ​​I also want to highlight the power of our competition and emphasise that we are a successful competition followed by millions of followers everywhere, but that does not mean we can remain untouched by criticism when the use of VAR undervalues ​​our competition.”He continued: “We understand the difficulty of the referee’s work but precisely for that reason there are tools (such as VAR) that should help have a fairer competition and not the other way around.”Yesterday there were several debatable plays but among all of them there is one that is essential and that can lead to a change in the final result of the game. I am referring to the so-called Lamine ghost goal.”As a club we want to be sure about what happened and that is why I inform you that from FC Barcelona we will immediately request the Technical Committee of Referees and the Spanish Football Federation to provide us with all the images and audios generated by the play.”If, once this documentation has been analysed, the Club understands that an error occurred in the assessment of the play, we will implement all the appropriate actions to reverse the situation without, obviously, ruling out any necessary legal proceedings.”If it is confirmed that it was a legal goal, we will go further and do not rule out asking for a replay of the match, just as has happened in a European match due to a VAR error.”Finally, I want to emphasise that although we will focus on this play, we also disagree with various actions during the course of the match that, although they could be consulted in the VAR, this tool was ignored by the referee in an incomprehensible way.”READ MORE SUN STORIESWith the score at 2-2 in the final minutes of the match, Jude Bellingham popped up in the box to score a dramatic late winner for Real Madrid.Los Blancos now sit 11 points clear at the top of the La Liga table. More

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      Xavi ‘considers making astonishing U-turn’ after publicly announcing Barcelona exit

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      XAVI is set for a sensational U-turn and continue as Barcelona coach, according to reports in Spain.The legendary Barca midfielder announced he was quitting back in January after a string of poor results.Xavi is reconsidering his decision to step down at the end of this seasonCredit: EPABut things have picked up for Barca in recent weeks and but for a controversial Ronald Araujo red card, the club could be in the Champions League semi-final.According to Mundo Deportivo, the boss – whose side lost 3-2 to Real Madrid at the weekend – is now reconsidering his decision.He will sit down to discuss his future with president Joan Laporta, vice president Rafa Yuste and sporting director Deco.After announcing his departure, Xavi has successfully integrated a number of La Masia graduates into the first team alongside Lamine Yamal, 16, including Pau Cubarsi, 17, and Fermin Lopez, 20.READ MORE BARCELONA NEWSThe opportunity to add some experience to his youthful side is understood to be an enticing prospect for Xavi.Xavi already enjoys a good rapport with Deco, and his relationship with Laporta and Yuste has improved after they publicly pleaded with him to stay in recent weeks.Senior players have asked Xavi to reconsider, and the support of Barca fans for the club legend is also strong.Xavi would use his renewed political strength to demand a marquee player is signed, which has been denied to him in the past.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe is a big admirer of Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva and a move was mooted last summer.The Catalan club did not have the funds to complete the transfer, but could instead move for Dani Olmo this year.Luis Figo trolls Barcelona fans with pig’s head advert that harks back to infamous El Clasico incident from 2002Mundo Deportivo claim the club have already met with RB Leipzig ahead of a move.Barca have already made their first signing ahead of next season after agreeing to sign Betis midfielder Guido Rodriguez, 30, on a free at the end of his contract.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Ex-Man Utd goalkeeper David de Gea, 33, ‘lined up for free transfer to La Liga giants’ after a year unemployed

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      MANCHESTER UNITED hero David de Gea is being targeted by Real Betis ahead of the summer transfer window after a whole YEAR without a club.De Gea, 33, left United last June when his contract ran out after 12 years at Old Trafford, during which time he won every domestic honour available.Real Betis will try to sign Manchester United legend David de Gea in the summerCredit: AFPDe Gea has been a free agent during the entire season and is keen to return to La LigaCredit: GettyThe goalkeeper was quickly linked with a series of suitors, including Betis and Real Madrid, but his salary demands proved too much for all candidates and he has spent the entire campaign as a free agent.According to Estadio Deportivo, however, the La Liga giants are planning to make another bid for the ex-Spain international come June.Manuel Pellegrini’s side are planning to contact De Gea’s representatives regarding his situation.It is expected that the Spain star will have to lower his demands considering his advanced age, and the fact he has been out of the game for an entire year.Read More on Man UtdThe ex-Premier League star would also be keen to settle in Spain with his family also open to the full-time switch.Betis will need a new keeper as Claudio Bravo has turned 41 and is on his way out.Rui Silva has also attracted a series of suitors after a raft of impressive performances at the Benito Villamarin Stadium.Silva has a contract until 2026 but Serie A clubs are circling in and Betis are open for negotiations.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHowever, the Spanish outfit has other potential candidates to fill in between the sticks besides De Gea.And one of them is Barcelona goalkeeper Inaki Pena, who could become available amid his club’s financial woes.David de Gea and popstar wife Edurne pose for their wedding day De Gea amassed a total of 545 appearances at United where he picked up 190 clean sheets and conceded 590 goals.The Spaniard won the Premier League Golden Glove last season after registering the most clean sheets in the English top flight.Pundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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      Barcelona targeting Liverpool superstar in shock transfer to make them ‘intimidating’ again with player ‘keen on move’

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      LUIS DIAZ has emerged as a shock candidate for Barcelona, according to reports in Spain.Spanish outlet Sport claim that Barca are targeting a winger that will “make them intimidating again”.Barcelona have been linked with a shock move for Luis DiazCredit: GettyXavi feels the club have not replaced Ousmane Dembele since he left for PSG last summer.The winger returned to haunt the Catalan club as he scored a goal on the way to PSG knocking Barcelona out of the Champions League last week.The report claim that Diaz wants the move this summer but Barcelona will struggle to make it work financially.Diaz’s father, Luiz Manuel, has previously admitted that his son is a Barcelona fan.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLOn reports linking his son with Barcelona in the past, he said: “The truth is that I know very little about Barcelona at the moment.”It is true that Luis is a loyal Barcelona fan and it would be his dream to go there.”So far I would like to thank Porto and Liverpool for the way they welcomed him and received him. There would be no problem if Luis came to Barcelona because it is a top team and one of the best in the world.”But the report claims Liverpool would “make it difficult” for Barca to sign Diaz.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe Merseyside club paid almost £50million for the player in January 2022 and would look to turn a profit on the winger.Reports suggest that while the chances of Barca signing Diaz are slim, they could store the money for a “differential player” if they were to scrimp elsewhere.Luis Diaz’s dad reveals they ‘haven’t lost hope’ of LaLiga transfer amid Real Madrid linksOne of those positions is defensive midfield where 30-year-old Real Betis star Guido Rodriguez could be signed to save money.That would leave the door open for Barcelona to target the likes of Diaz and Alexander Isak – despite their financial issues. More

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      Man Utd transfer boost with Barcelona ‘open to offers for superstar with defender open to big move’

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      BARCELONA are open to “listening to offers” for Ronald Araujo with Manchester United setting their eyes on the defender.Araujo has become a key player for Barcelona since breaking into their first team in the 2019/20 campaign, having now made almost 150 appearances for the club.Man Utd received transfer boost for Barcelona target Ronald Araujo as club are ‘open to offers’Credit: AFPBut, amid the fallout from his red card in the crushing Champions League quarter-final defeat against Paris Saint-Germain, the La Liga are reportedly considering cutting Araujo loose.The 25-year-old received a straight red card for fouling Bradley Barcola in the first half of the second leg.Barca were looking set for a semi-final spot at the time, leading 1-0 on the night and 4-2 on aggregate.But the red shifted momentum in PSG’s favour, with the Parisians netting four times to go through.READ MORE ON MAN UTDIlkay Gundogan publicly called out Araujo in the aftermath, with the Barca dressing room said to now be ‘divided into four clans’.And Spanish outlet Sport are now reporting Xavi’s side “will listen to offers” for the Uruguayan centre-back.It is known that perennially cash-strapped Barcelona need to sell a player this summer to balance accounts.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe report claims Araujo is one of the players whose sales would generate more profit.Most read in FootballBarca are convinced that they could get an offer of up to £86million, given the interest from United.’I don’t like what I see’ – Disgusted Roy Keane blasts Man Utd and says they ‘looked like the Championship team’The Red Devils are long-term admirers of Araujo, and it is understood the club would be at the front of the queue to sign him if he became available for transfer.Barca are confident they have enough defensive cover should he depart following the emergence of 17-year-old Pau Cubarsi.Considering Araujo signed with the Blaugrana in 2018 for £1.4million the Catalan giants can expect a hefty profit.Victory his never been less glorious than this for Man Utd, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
      PROBABLY only Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United could book a place in an FA Cup final while hanging their heads in shame.
      Minutes after the final whistle of this ridiculous semi-final, Coventry’s magnificent underdogs were performing a lap of honour to their cheering fans — while most of United’s players and supporters had disappeared.
      Then the Wembley PA system started blaring out ‘Glory, Glory Man United!’ and everybody started laughing out loud.
      Victory has never been less glorious.
      As a party-starter it, fell flat. As a stab at dark humour, it was sensational.
      Even by United’s standards of low farce this was ridiculous.
      Now even the unlikely scenario of a final victory over City is unlikely to save Ten Hag’s job.
      After all, Louis van Gaal was axed days after United last won this competition in 2016 and his side were never as bad as this current lot.
      Read Dave Kidd’s thoughts on the game in full here.
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