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      Real Madrid ‘make Rodri priority transfer target’ in stunning move with Man City star yet to commit to new deal

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      REAL MADRID have made Rodri a priority target ahead of next summer, according to reports.The midfielder has been one of Manchester City’s most important players in recent years and finished fifth in the Ballon d’Or last year.Real Madrid have made Rodri a ‘priority’ signingCredit: GettyHe played a crucial role in City winning their fourth Premier League title in a row this year before helping Spain win Euro 2024.That has sparked interest from Real Madrid, who are still in search of a long-term successor for Toni Kroos.Real could make a move for Rodri next summer after making him a “priority” target, report AS.The Spanish outlet claim a move to the Bernabeu would appeal to Madrid native Rodri.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever he has also been offered a bumper new deal by City with the club willing to make the midfielder their joint highest paid player on £375,000-a-week.Rodri, 28, still has nearly three years left on his deal but City are keen to tie down his long-term future after he admitted Spain’s contingent of Real players tried to lure him to the Bernabeu.City are even willing to re-structure De Bruyne’s contract to make sure Rodri is level with the Belgian as the highest earner in the squad.That would involve reducing midfielder’s base salary but offering lucrative bonuses to make up for the loss.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCity also want De Bruyne to sign a new deal as his contract expires at the end of the season.That means he would be able to talk to clubs outside the UK in January, including Saudi Arabia where teams have shown interest previously.Mo Salah appears to confirm Liverpool transfer exit live on Sky Sports after ripping Man Utd to shreds More

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      LaLiga chaos with Barcelona boss Hansi Flick and Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti ‘considering going on strike’

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      CARLO ANCELOTTI and Barcelona boss Hansi Flick are reportedly considering going on strike.The season is just a few weeks old but managers in LaLiga are ready to step away over an ongoing dispute.Carlo Ancelotti is prepared to go on strikeCredit: GettyQuique Setien had to threaten legal action against Barcelona to receive the compensation he was owedCredit: PAManagers in Spain feel aggrieved after several clubs failed to pay their sacked bosses compensation.Clubs in LaLiga are able to sack their head coach and withhold severance pay until a hearing is held and an agreement reached over the amount they are owed.But that has caused issues with managers demanding pay immediately following their dismissal.Several managers have been affected including Quique Setien and Alvaro Cervera, who were sacked by Barcelona and Oviedo respectively.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLManagers are not happy with the situation and are believed to have discussed the issue at their annual meeting this week, according to Marca.And in a bid to resolve problem, managers including Ancelotti and Flick are prepared to threaten a strike when they meet with LaLiga chiefs.Around 40 managers are said to be willing to strike, including Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone.The action has been triggered by the cases of Setien and Cervera.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe former had to threaten legal action to force Barcelona to pay up, which they did.The Spanish giants have been plagued by financial woes in recent years but were helped out by club legend Xavi, who waived his right to compensation after being sacked at the end of last season.Luis Suarez tears up as Liverpool and Barcelona star confirms Uruguay retirement after 17 years More

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      Fans to get first look at renovated 104,000-seater Camp Nou as Barcelona release live stream of redevelopment

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      BARCELONA fans have been given a look into the renovated Nou Camp as they continue their £1.25billion development.The LaLiga giants announced in 2022 that they will move ahead with plans to increase the stadium from 99,000 to 104,000.Barcelona have shown off how the stadium will look after renovations are completeCredit: FC BarcelonaThe incredible ground will be increased to a capacity of 104,000Credit: FC BarcelonaThe state-of-the-art venue will bring in an additional £25million per year for the clubCredit: FC BarcelonaOne picture showed off what appears to be a luxury bar area in view of the pitchCredit: FC BarcelonaIt will also have a host of new features, with escalators and a roof added alongside a renaming in line with the club’s £237million sponsorship deal with Spotify.Barcelona plan to return to their home ground by the end of 2024 after spending 18 months at the Estadio Olimpico.It is only set to be open to 60 per cent capacity, increasing to between 90 and 95 per cent next season.And fans have now been granted a glimpse into how the work is coming along after Barcelona shared footage of the stadium via a live stream on Tuesday.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLVirtual images were also released on a new website, Espai Barcelona, showing how the ground will look once completed.A summary of the development read: “A space where anything is possible, a place to experience new ways of enjoying sport and entertainment, strengthening inclusion and integration with the neighbourhood. “An innovative and groundbreaking project.”A far-reaching improvement to boost the club’s growth, ensure new sources of income, and secure the future of the organisation.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSNew escalators will also be installed in the stadiumCredit: FC BarcelonaBarcelona hope to re-open by the end of the yearCredit: FC BarcelonaIt is still some way off looking like the virtual imagesCredit: FC BarcelonaIt will re-open at 60 per cent capacity but increase to between 90 and 95 per cent next seasonCredit: FC BarcelonaEarlier this year, it was revealed talks were in the final stages for a walkway that will offer a bird’s eye view of the stadium and city from the ground’s roof.However, anyone wanting to use the “skywalk” will have to wait until the roof is fully installed – which will mean it won’t open until 2026.Barcelona will not play at Nou Camp for 2023-24 season as they confirm new stadium while iconic ground is renovated The stadium improvements are set to earn Barcelona £25m more in revenue each year.It comes at a time when the football club are suffering a financial crisis.President Joan Laporta offered an update on the stadium on Tuesday, saying: “Spotify Camp Nou is progressing as planned but we don’t want to announce a date.”We are convinced that it is a reality [to move in by the end of 2024] and that, even though obstacles come up, we are overcoming them daily.”The desire to return as quickly as possible is absolute, and if there are no imponderables, we will able to be back at New Year.”Barcelona president Joan Laporta remains hopeful they will be back in the ground in the coming monthsCredit: FC Barcelona More

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      Former Premier League striker Rafa Mir arrested on suspicion of alleged sexual assault

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      FORMER Wolves striker Rafa Mir has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.The 27-year-old was held last night and failed to show up for training this morning with LaLiga side Valencia, where he is currently on loan from Sevilla.Rafa Mir has been arrested in SpainCredit: RexThe striker made four appearances for WolvesCredit: GettyPolice confirmed a LaLiga footballer had been arrested, but denied Spanish media reports a second man was also in custody at present.Sources close to the ongoing investigation told Spanish radio station Ser that Mir and another man were arrested over an alleged sex crime against two women aged 21 and 25 during a party at the footballer’s home.It is claimed local police had initially been called to the house to deal with reports of a possible altercation and put an end to the bash before leaving.A police statement read: “We can confirm a LaLiga footballer has been arrested over an alleged sexual assault.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“No-one else has been arrested at the moment but that may change later.“The man who has been detained is currently in police custody.”A source close to the inquiry said: “Under Spanish law police have 72 hours from the time of arrest to hold him in custody before releasing him or handing him over a judge who has the right to question him further before deciding in principle whether to free him on bail or remand him in custody pending an ongoing investigation.“The arrest took place yesterday evening.”Most read in FootballHis club Valencia released a statement on the matter while sources at the club have been quoted as saying they are going to see how the ongoing investigation against Mir develops before taking a decision about his future.It read: “In relation to the press reports that have appeared regarding the arrest of Valencia CF player Rafa Mir, the vlub is aware of said arrest and, in the absence of details about it, for the moment it can only state that it will cooperate in everything that justice may require.”Mir won the Under-21 2019 European Championship with Spain and a silver medal with the Olympic team at the 2020 tournament.He played for Wolves in the Premier League after signing in January 2018 and but only made four appearances for the club and failed to score.He had loan spells at Las Palmas and Nottingham Forest and has featured in the Champions League for Valencia.At Forest, he was again unable to find the target in 13 appearances for the East Midlands outfit.He had more success at Las Palmas, as he scored seven goals in 30 outings.Mir left Wolves in August 2021 when he signed a six-year contract with Sevilla.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe went on to make 105 appearances for the club but struggled for goals as he hit the net just 24 times before leaving.He returned to boyhood club Valencia on loan in July and since making his return he had featured in four LaLiga games, assisting one goal. More

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      Luis Suarez breaks down in tears as Liverpool and Barcelona legend confirms Uruguay retirement after 17 years

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      LUIS SUAREZ announced he will play his last match for Uruguay this week in a teary-eyed press conference on Monday.The former Liverpool and Barcelona star confirmed he will wave goodbye to international football after Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Paraguay.Luis Suarez has confirmed he will play his last match for Uruguay this weekCredit: PASuarez confirmed the news in a teary-eyed press conference on MondayCredit: ReutersSuarez, 37, revealed that he would play the game with the same enthusiasm as he did in his first back in 2007.He said: “I leave with the peace of mind that I gave everything for the national team until Friday. I have no regrets.”There is no better pride in oneself than knowing when the right moment to retire is and luckily I am confident that I am retiring from the national team because I want to take a step aside.”The veteran striker who played for the Reds between 2011-2014 said he is happy he is retiring on his own terms and not due to injury.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHe continued: “I am 37 years old and I know that it is very difficult to get to the next World Cup. It comforts me a lot that I can retire and not for my injuries to retire me, or to stop being called up.”It is very helpful to want to take that step aside and feel ready. It is difficult because the decision was not easy.”But I go with the peace of mind that until the last game I gave my all, and that the flame did not burn out slowly and that is why I made the decision that it should be now.”The Uruguayan ace has played in four World Cups and won the Copa America in 2011 where he was named the tournament’s best player.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd this year Marcelo Bielsa’s side finished third in the Copa America with Suarez claiming he wanted to finish things off in the nation’s home ground.He added: “My dream was for my children to see me win something important with the national team… that last goal was very nice for them and even though it wasn’t a trophy to take home, it was very nice for them.Top 10 highest-paid Premier League stars”I wanted to show people again that I can continue to contribute to the national team.”I had the Copa America and yes, I could have done it (retired) perfectly after that, but having analysed the situation, I want to do it with my people, in my stadium.”I want my children to live this experience. Saying goodbye with the people here is something that I don’t know if many have done.”The forward has scored 69 goals in 142 games over 17 years for Uruguay making him the country’s top scorer.Suarez made his senior debut for Uruguay on 8 February 2007 in a 3–1 win against Colombia but was sent off in the 85th minute after receiving a second yellow card for dissent.Meanwhile, Suarez said he would remain at Inter Miami playing alongside his former Barca teammate Lionel Messi after mentioning it would be his last club after joining the MLS side last year.Luis Suarez’s career2005-2006 – Nacional 2006-2007 – Groningen 2007-2001 Ajax2011-2014 – Liverpool2014-2020 Barcelona2020-2022 Atletico Madrid2022 – Nacional2023-2024 – Gremio2024 – Present – Inter Miami More

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      Thibaut Courtois’ stunning wife Mishel Gerzig wows in patterned bikini after meeting up with Kim Kardashian

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      MODEL Mishel Gerzig seems to have earned her stripes by keeping up with reality TV star Kim Kardashian.The 27-year-old, wed to Real Madrid goalie Thibaut Courtois, 32, met Kim and family after a match in Spain.Mishel Gerzig shows off her incredible figure in this striped bikiniCredit: Capture Media AgencyReal Madrid goalie Thibaut Courtois and his girlfriend Mishel met reality TV star Kim Kardashian after a match in SpainCredit: Instagram/kimkardashian Kim posted a pic captioned: “MADRID SOCCER MOM TOUR.”They tied the knot last July in Cannes, France.The pair celebrated it with a honeymoon to the glam South Pacific island of Bora Bora.They then jetted off to party island Ibiza to continue the celebrations.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Mishel dazzled as a sailor on her hen party before her big day.Towering goalkeeper Courtois spoke about when the couple first met in an interview with Vanity Fair.The pair celebrated it with a honeymoon to the glam South Pacific island of Bora Bora.They then jetted off to party island Ibiza to continue the celebrations.Most read in FootballMishel dazzled as a sailor on her hen party before her big day.Towering goalkeeper Courtois spoke about when the couple first met in an interview with Vanity Fair.Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois’ model girlfriend Mishel Gerzig shows off incredible figure in lingerie on catwalk More

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      Fans ask ‘why was Mbappe shocked to see the referee?’ as hilarious video emerges during Real Madrid clash

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      FANS can’t stop laughing at a hilarious video of Kylian Mbappe being scared by a referee.The Real Madrid star appeared to jump out of his skin when referee Alberola Rojas popped up by his side unexpectedly during Real Madrid’s win over Real Betis at the weekend.Kylian Mbappe was in the zone during Real Madrid vs Real BetisCredit: x
      The Frenchman looked over and spotted the referee next to himCredit: xMbappe jumped out of his skin, leaving fans in hystericsCredit: xMbappe was in the zone as he concentrated on the game at the Santiago Bernabeu. But the Frenchman was perhaps a little too dialled in as he was completely unaware of his surroundings.That meant when referee Rojas slowly walked to his side, Mbappe was terrified by the sudden appearance of the official – making for a hilarious clip.Fans loved the funny moment and took to social media to react.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne wrote: “This might be my favourite Mbappe clip”.While another added: “He looks like a school kid who just saw the teacher.”A third asked: “Why was Mbappe shocked to see the ref?!”.And a fourth joked: “Dude is scared of a red card!”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMbappe had no reason to be afraid of Rojas in the end as he and his officiating team helped him bag a brace by awarding Real Madrid a second half penalty.Mbappe buried his spot kick after already netting earlier in the game to give his side the lead.Watch Jude Bellingham’s expletive-laden instructions to Mbappe and Co at half-time of Real Madrid drawThe superstar’s double got him up and running in the Spanish capital with his first league goals for Madrid since he made the switch from PSG this summer.Mbappe had drawn blanks in all of his first three league clashes, but will be hoping he can kick on and produce the numbers that fans are used to him racking up from now on.Mbappe scored twice to start his league tally for Real MadridCredit: Getty More

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      Ex-Chelsea star Conor Gallagher already has his own song at Atletico Madrid as he’s serenaded by packed stadium on debut

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      CONOR GALLAGHER appears to already be a fan favourite at Atletico Madrid after being serenaded with his own song.Gallagher, 24, made his Atletico bow on Sunday evening in the club’s 3-0 win over Girona in La Liga.Conor Gallagher was named on the bench for his first Atletico Madrid gameCredit: SplashAnd he was serenaded by fans after coming on in the 58th minute for his debutCredit: GettyGallagher was given 32 minutes by new boss Diego Simeone as he replaced Rodrigo Riquelme down the left flank.He completed a £34million move to Spain from Chelsea and was presented to fans for the first time last Wednesday.Gallagher got to work almost immediately after his introduction at the Wanda Metropolitano as he showed his work rate by putting the opposition under pressure.And while the English midfielder admitted in his presentation that he did not speak much Spanish, he would not have needed a translator to understand the chant the Atletico faithful sang for him.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn a viral social media clip from inside the stadium, the fans could be heard singing: “Conor Gallagher duh duh duh duh duh duh.”Gallagher – who is being tutored by former Blues team-mate Cesar Azpilicueta – also came away from the match winning two tackles and three duels.On his debut, Simeone said: “[Gallagher] came on with a lot of energy. “That’s what we’ll get from him. He needs a bit of time to get used to opponents and to his team-mates. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”With his enthusiasm and passion, we have to help him so that adrenaline is positive for the team.”The Argentine boss heaped praise on Gallagher before the game, suggesting his versatility was a big reason why he was signed as he hinted at Gallagher possibly playing as a “second striker”.Conor Gallagher sends packed Atletico Madrid stadium wild at unveiling by speaking SPANISH after Chelsea exitGallagher’s warm reception will have been a nice change from the cold way he was dealt with at Chelsea.The Cobham graduate was effectively pushed out of the door following 18 years at the club after being banished to training with the Under-21s before his departure.The England international’s debut also came alongside former Manchester City star Julian Alvarez, who made his full debut in front of the home crowd as he started up front with Antoine Griezmann.Atletico Madrid’s next game is against Espanyol on Wednesday before a visit to Athletic Bilbao on Saturday evening. More