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      England snub as Getafe star John Joe Patrick Finn, 17, rejects Three Lions in favour of Ireland after Jamal Musiala blow

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      PROMISING Getafe star John Joe Patrick Finn has chosen to play for the Republic of Ireland over England, according to Irish Under-21 coach Jim Crawford.The news will come as a disappointment to the Three Lions who also lost out on Jamal Musiala to Germany this month.
      John Joe Finn is said to have picked to play for Ireland over EnglandCredit: Getty
      As well as Ireland, Finn, 17, is eligible to play for England, Spain and Cameroon.
      The midfielder was born in Madrid and played for Real Madrid’s La Fabrica youth academy from the age of nine.
      His mum is from Cameroon while his late father comes from Mayo in Ireland.
      And it appears the link to his dad’s homeland was enough to sway him to the Boys in Green.
      Speaking after the announcement of his squad to play Wales in an upcoming friendly, Crawford was confident Finn will be playing for his side once he recovers from injury.
      He said: “I’ve been speaking to John Joe and his mother numerous times and he certainly wants to play for the Republic of Ireland.
      “Unfortunately, he picked up an injury a couple of days ago and is out for 10 or 12 days. That’s a little bit of a disappointment for us and John Joe.
      “But the most important thing is that John Joe gets himself fit and back playing again. We had a lot of conversations over the last number of weeks and they’ve all been positive.
      “I’ve no doubt for the next window, if everything is fine, we’ll have John Joe onboard.”
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      “He certainly wants to play for the the Republic of Ireland” Jim Crawford confirms talks went well with John Joe Patrick Finn, he’s been in regular contact with his Mother, but for injury he would’ve been in the squad, he will be “on board” next time if fit. press conference 🔜 pic.twitter.com/o13GVOHfkh— Irish Football Fan TV (@irishfantv) March 19, 2021

      Finn played for CD Canillas and Alcobendas CF before joining Getafe in 2018.
      He is now considered one of the brightest young players in LaLiga.
      Last December, Finn made history by becoming the youngest debutant in Getafe’s history, when he made his LaLiga debut against Levante.
      The news comes just days after England officially lost out in the battle for Musiala.
      The winger, 17, was born in Stuttgart but spent much of his childhood in England, playing for Chelsea’s academy.
      With both the Three Lions and Die Mannschaft keen on him committing to their national set-ups, he previously won caps with the youth teams of both.
      Most recently, he turned out for England Under-21s and scored in November’s 5-0 rout of Albania.
      But he has been called up for the senior German team for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Iceland, Romania and North Macedonia.
      Musiala told the Athletic: “I’ve thought about this question a lot. What is best for my future? Where do I have more chances to play?
      “In the end, I just listened to the feeling that over a long period of time kept telling me that it was the right decision to play for Germany, the land I was born in. Still, it wasn’t an easy decision for me.
      “I have a heart for Germany and a heart for England. Both hearts will keep on beating.”
      Jamal Musiala has been called up to the German senior teamCredit: ZUMAPRESS.com

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      Watch Lionel Messi’s brilliant finish after breaking all-time Barcelona appearance record in 6-1 Real Sociedad rout

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      LIONEL MESSI added to his countless moments of magic for Barcelona as he broke the club’s all-time appearance record on Sunday.A trip to fifth-placed Real Sociedad promised to be a huge test of the Blaugrana’s title credentials.
      Lionel Messi gets a goal of his own and Barca are on fire! 🔥Fantastic pass over the top by Busquets, great run by Messi, and there was never any doubt about the finish 🙌 pic.twitter.com/so9QTM2wTD— Premier Sports 📺 (@PremierSportsTV) March 21, 2021

      But Ronald Koeman’s side continued their fantastic form with a 6-1 rout at Estadio Anoeta.
      Antoine Griezmann put Barcelona on the board before Sergino Dest fired in a brace, having never previously scored in LaLiga.
      Then it was Messi’s turn to break yet another record with a bang.
      Sunday’s outing was his 768th appearance for the club in all competitions, moving him past previous record-holder Xavi.
      And the iconic Argentine made it 4-0 thanks to a perfect ball over the top from long-time compadre Sergio Busquets.
      Messi got the jump on his marker and expertly spun his body 360-degrees to as he poked his shot into the far corner.
      Lionel Messi marked Barcelona appearance No768 with a braceCredit: AFP
      The striker’s first came courtesy of a fantastic improvised finishCredit: Reuters
      After an Ousmane Dembele fifth, Messi again popped up to finish off a delightful passing move late on.
      It was the 33-year-old’s 16th goal in his last 11th LaLiga appearances as Barcelona chase down leaders Atletico Madrid.
      Since suffering a nightmare week involving a 4-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and last-minute draw at home to Cadiz, the side has been on immense form.
      A 3-0 win over Sevilla to reach the Copa del Rey final and 1-1 draw in the Paris return leg have contributed to a run of six wins in seven.
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      Sergiño Dest with a cool finish for his first goal for Barcelona! 🙌An excellent first half for the visitors 🔥 pic.twitter.com/hIlCPXVrks— Premier Sports 📺 (@PremierSportsTV) March 21, 2021

      With ten games left to play, Barcelona sit only four points behind Atletico and two ahead of Real Madrid.
      Diego Simeone’s side relied on a Jan Oblak penalty save to beat Alaves 1-0 on Sunday afternoon.
      And Atleti’s trip to the Camp Nou on May 9 may prove to be a title decider, although Barcelona have a Clasico against Real to contend with before then.
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      An UNBELIEVABLE penalty save late on from Jan Oblak! 😱😱If Atletico Madrid finish this season as champions, that could prove to be a pivotal moment 👏 pic.twitter.com/r6xD7Pp3xg— Premier Sports 📺 (@PremierSportsTV) March 21, 2021

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      Watch Sevilla keeper Bono SCORE incredible injury-time equaliser vs Valladolid.. and get booked for his wild celebration

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      SEVILLA goalkeeper Bono incredibly scored an injury-time equaliser against Valladolid – before being booked for his wild celebration. The visitors were trailing for a large part of the game as Fabian Orellana opened the scoring on the 44th minute with a penalty.
      Sevilla goalkeeper Bono incredibly scored an injury-time equaliser against ValladolidCredit: AFP
      Bono was booked for his wild celebrationCredit: Getty

      Sevilla not only left it late to pull back, they did so in the most unlikely of circumstances.
      A last-gasp corner was played deep into the box and Luuk de Jong’s resulting header caused a mass scramble.
      The ball was then kept in and bounced off the post, and the quickest to react was stopper Bono, who smashed it into the net with his left foot.
      Bono was so shocked he took his shirt off and ran to the touchline to celebrate.
      It landed him in the referee’s book and afterwards the Moroccan admitted he was too gobsmacked to think of anything better.
      Bono told Marca: “It’s incredible, it’s difficult to describe and I didn’t know how to celebrate.
      “You do your job in goal and it’s very strange to see you there (in the opposition box).
      “I looked at the coach and he told me to go up (for the corner), the chance fell well for me and I am grateful to score.”
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      Andres Palop famously scored a header for Sevilla against Shakhtar Donetsk in 2007 and manager Julen Lopetegui was on hand to see history repeat itself.
      Lopetegui said: “I just managed to speak to Bono after the game and obviously congratulate him.
      “I am sure there were a few jokes in the dressing room surrounding Andres Palop’s goal because everyone remembers that and it was obviously a very, very important goal in the Europa League and today was a very important goal for us as it came in the final minutes of the game and it helped us rescue a point.
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      Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin gets married in a TRACKSUIT during civil ceremony in Madrid

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      REAL MADRID goalkeeper Andriy Lunin got married to partner Anastasia in a TRACKSUIT during a civil ceremony. The stopper revealed the news on Instagram, as he tied the knot with his now-wife in a low-key civil ceremony in the Spanish capital.
      Andriy Lunin got married to partner Anastasia in a tracksuitCredit: Instagram @lunin_andrey
      The Real Madrid stopper revealed the news on InstagramCredit: Instagram @lunin_andrey
      The Ukrainian, 22, wrote: “A very special and important day in our life. I love you.”
      Dressed in all white, Anastasia, also 22, posted: “Husband, love you. The best day of my life.”
      Anastasia is an Instagram model, who has featured in magazines in Ukraine, even on a cover with Lunin.
      It is not clear how long the couple have been together, but they live with each other in Madrid.
      Lunin signed for Real in 2018 from Zorya Luhansk, and he has since been loaned out three times.
      Firstly to Leganes and Valladolid, the keeper spent last season with Oviedo.
      But he was recalled to the Real squad this season to provide back up to No1 Thibault Courtois.
      Lunin has played only once this campaign, as Real were upset in the Copa Del Rey, shocked by third tier side CD Alcoyano 2-1.

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      Courtois has been first-choice at Real since joining from Chelsea in 2018, but SunSport understands Zinedine Zidane is planning a fresh bid to sign David De Gea this summer.
      De Gea almost moved to Real in the 2015 summer window before the deal collapsed as the paperwork was not lodged in time due to a fax problem.
      He remained at Manchester United but England’s Dean Henderson is pushing to replace the Spaniard.
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      Real Madrid ‘have been told Erling Haaland wants to play for them and start transfer negotiations’ for £120m striker

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       REAL MADRID have reportedly been told Erling Haaland wants to join them. The prolific Borussia Dortmund striker is in huge demand with a host of leading European clubs chasing his signature.
      Erling Haaland has a phenomenal scoring recordCredit: EPA
      According to Marca, Haaland has set his sights on a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid and has instructed agent Mino Raiola to start talks over a deal.
      But there will be plenty of clubs in the running to sign one of the biggest stars in Europe.
      Manchester United have made Haaland their main transfer target but the Red Devils face serious competition to land him.
      Premier League leaders Manchester City are also interested in signing the 20-year-old Norway star.
      Chelsea have also been linked with a move while Barcelona are in the running to sign him.
      It promises to be one of the transfer stories of the summer with Haaland’s future appearing increasingly likely to lie away from Dortmund.
      Haaland has scored 31 goals in 30 matches this season as he continues his astonishing record.
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      The potent striker is the fastest player to score 20 Champions League goals after taking just 14 matches.
      And Haaland is set to get another chance to star on the big stage when Dortmund face Man City in the quarter-final of the Champions League.
      But it appears the lethal finisher’s first choice is to land a dream move to Real Madrid with Zinedine Zidane’s side leading the race to sign him.
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      Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos says Liverpool ace Mo Salah ‘won’t even get close’ to Sergio Ramos in Champions League

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      REAL MADRID legend Roberto Carlos said Mo Salah ‘won’t even get close’ to Sergio Ramos in their Champions League clash. Liverpool have drawn their Spanish rivals in the quarter-finals, with the first leg at the Bernabeu on April 6.
      Sergio Ramos’ collision with Mo Salah in the 2018 Champions League finalCredit: AP:Associated Press
      It comes three years after Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1 in the final, in a game Reds fans will remember for all the wrong reasons.
      Star forward Salah was replaced after 30 minutes after he collided with defender Ramos.
      The Spanish centre-back, 34, appeared to drag down the Egyptian forward, 28, who was devastated after being forced off.
      It is sure to be a talking point when the two teams meet again, but iconic left-back Carlos joked Ramos will be nowhere near Salah.
      He said: “Salah isn’t even going to get close to Sergio. It will be an incident that will be talked about a lot.”
      Liverpool went on to win the Champions League in 2019, but crashed out to Real’s rival Atletico Madrid last season.
      Both teams are now off the pace in their respected league runs, with English champions Liverpool currently sixth.
      They are also coming off SIX straight home defeats in the Premier League, an unwanted club record.
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      Reigning LaLiga title holder Madrid sit third at the moment, three points adrift of leaders Atletico.
      Carlos, 47, who won four league titles and three Champions Leagues in the Spanish capital, has put huge emphasis on the first leg at the Bernabeu.
      He said: “We’re going to play against a good team.
      “The first match is at home, and Real Madrid’s form is much better, they must decide the tie at home.
      “The important thing is that Zidane has all his players ready, and that the injured ones come back as quickly as possible.”
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      El cohetero de la Real Sociedad mantiene viva la tradición

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      En cuanto el balón cruza la línea de meta, Juan Iturralde se pone de pie. Corre al interior de su palco, dirigiéndose a la puerta. Solo se detiene brevemente, para arrebatar dos cohetes de una bolsa de plástico colocada con cuidado, y deliberadamente, en su camino. Su ubicación es estratégica: Iturralde está, fundamentalmente, en el negocio de las noticias, y cada segundo cuenta.Salta, tan rápido como se lo permiten sus rodillas, baja dos tramos de escaleras agarrando los fuegos artificiales. Luego atraviesa corriendo la Puerta 18 en el Reale Arena, sede de la Real Sociedad de fútbol español, y sale a la calle. Comprueba que los alrededores están despejados, mete el primero de sus dos cohetes en un lanzador de mano y da la noticia en el cielo nocturno de San Sebastián.Esta vez, es una historia alegre. Cuando el primer cohete resuena sobre su cabeza, Iturralde lanza otro y una lluvia de chispas cae a sus pies, luego, una nube de cordita se esparce a su alrededor. En la ciudad todos saben lo que significa ese código. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo ‘will always be welcome’ at Real Madrid, says Vinicius Jr despite facing axe if Juventus star returns

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO is ‘always welcome at Real Madrid’, according to Vincius Jr.The winger remained humble at the suggestion Ronnie might return to the Bernabeu despite it meaning he would likely be dropped.
      Cristiano Ronaldo will always be welcome at Real Madrid, according to Vinicius JrCredit: AFP
      The winger welcomed the suggestion the Juve star might return despite facing the axe if he doesCredit: Rex
      Portuguese icon Ronaldo has been linked with a stunning return to the Spanish capital three years after joining Juventus for £88million.
      The 36-year-old was recruited by the Old Lady with the aim of taking them over the line in the Champions League after a series of near misses.
      But speculation has mounted on the forward’s future in Turin after Juve’s latest exit from Europe’s top competition last week.
      Vinicius was asked for his thoughts on the potential return and rather than shirk the question as might be expected from the man whose starting XI spot might be at risk, he faced it head on.
      The 20-year-old said: “Cristiano is a legend at this club. He has achieved a lot.
      “I can’t say much because I don’t know what’s going on, but he will always be welcome.”
      Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has also admitted a stunning reunion could be on the cards.
      Asked about the rumours, he told Sky Sports: “Yes, it may be.
      “We know Cristiano, we know the person he is and everything he has done here.
      “But now he’s a Juventus player and we must respect this.
      “Now, let’s see what the future will be. I was lucky enough to coach him and he is very impressive. Right now, he’s helping Juventus.”
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      SunSport previously reported that Ronaldo’s return to Real Madrid is possible and he reportedly could even leave Juventus for FREE.
      Ronaldo could walk away from the Old Lady for nothing with the cash-strapped Serie A champs struggling to make ends meet.
      A combination of having lost over £97m in the first six months of the season and crashing out to Porto in the Champions League last-16, has firmly put the brakes on spending in Turin.
      Their early exit from this season’s Champions league means they have failed to progress further than the quarter-finals in all three years Ronaldo has been at the club.
      Italian reports suggested a fee of just £25m would be enough to seal the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s Bernabeu return.
      However, despite claims Ronaldo could leave for free, Juventus CEO Fabio Paratici insisted he is the future of the club.
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