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      Saudi side look set to continue mega-money spending spree as Al-Hilal ‘target £86MILLION for former Leeds forward’

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      AL-HILAL are chasing former Leeds star Raphinha, according to reports.The Saudi Pro League side forked out over £300million on new signings last summer.Raphinha has been linked with a Barcelona exitCredit: RexTheir most high profile acquisition was Neymar, who arrived in a £77.6m deal from Paris Saint-Germain.While they also signed the likes of Aleksandar Mitrovic, Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Kalidou Koulibaly, Renan Lodi and Malcom.According to Spanish outlet Sport, Al-Hilal are targeting a big-money swoop for Raphinha.They add that the Saudi side are willing to splash £86m on the Barcelona star.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAl-Hilal could go “all out” for Raphinha, who may be available as Barca look to ease their financial woes.The Brazilian joined the Catalan giants from Leeds in a £57m deal in the summer of 2022.He has so far played 78 times for Barca, scoring 15 goals and laying on 22 assists.This season he has been limited to 12 LaLiga starts, having suffered with muscular injuries.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERLast night he was in action for Brazil at Wembley, as the Samba Boys beat England 1-0.He played 78 minutes at the national stadium before being replaced by Savio.Watch Raphinha PUNCH Marcos Alonso’s seat repeatedly in meltdown after Barcelona star is subbed against Man UtdRaphinha, 27, has also been linked with a Prem return this season.Back in November it was claimed that Newcastle and Chelsea are keen.While Tottenham were also claimed to be showing an interest. More

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      Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City out to beat Man Utd to £86m transfer for Real Madrid star who could lose spot to Mbappe

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      FOUR Premier League giants are ready for a huge tug-of-war transfer fight over Real Madrid star Rodrygo, according to reports.Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United are all monitoring the 23-year-old Brazilian.Rodrygo has attracted interest from four Prem giantsCredit: GettyWith Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe set to join, Spanish outlet SPORT report the LaLiga giants would be willing to open negotiations on Rodrygo if they receive offers above £86million.Treble-winners City have kept tabs on Rodrygo since his two stoppage-time goals helped to knock out the Prem champions in their dramatic 2022 Champions League semi-final.The winger, whose £205,000-a-week Bernabeu contract runs until 2028, has bagged 13 goals and provided nine assists in 41 Real games this term.United fans are keen on signing Rodrygo, who starred in Brazil’s 1-0 win over England on Saturday.But they could face a challenge for his signature from Arsenal or Liverpool, particularly if Mo Salah leaves Anfield amid links to Saudi Arabia.Interest could ramp up in the summer and Real Madrid already have a ready-made replacement for the forward in 17-year-old Endrick, who agreed a transfer to the Bernabeu in December 2022.However Rodrygo’s future will most likely be determined by what happens with Mbappe.The Frenchman is out of contract in the summer and has been tipped to swap PSG for Real Madrid.Most read in FootballRodrygo has played as a no9 at times this seasonBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERBut he was expected to do the same two years ago before a dramatic U-turn led him to pen a new contract.Reports claim Mbappe has signed a five-year deal with Real Madrid which includes an £85million signing-on fee.Football stars’ weird phobias More

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      Real Madrid ready to test Liverpool with £75million bid for Trent Alexander-Arnold as Reds face summer transfer exodus

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      LIVERPOOL star Trent Alexander-Arnold is a £75million target for Real Madrid.The England full-back, 25, has just over a year left on his current deal at Anfield.Real Madrid are understood to be interested in Trent Alexander-ArnoldCredit: EPAAnd Spanish giants Real are ready to test the Reds’ resolve to hold on to their home-grown star as they continue the rebuild of Carlo Ancelotti’s team.Liverpool have no desire to sell Alexander-Arnold this summer.And they remain hopeful of tying him down to another long-term contract.But, if negotiations stall, Real are unlikely to be alone in trying to tempt the Merseysiders into cashing in.And the Reds know they are running the risk of losing the ball-playing right-back for nothing next year.Agreeing new terms with Alexander-Arnold will be one of the top priorities for Liverpool’s new hierarchy this summer.The biggest task for Michael Edwards — returning to Anfield as CEO of football in the summer — and new sporting director Richard Hughes is to appoint a successor to outgoing boss Jurgen Klopp.But Mo Salah and captain Virgil van Dijk are in the same contractual position as Alexander-Arnold.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd that could lead to a summer of major upheaval for the title challengers.All three are already among the club’s top earners but will be expecting improved terms and a suitably inspiring replacement for Klopp.Charlie Adam on watching golf with Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish instead of transfer talksThe Saudi Pro League is desperate to lure Salah in particular.There will also be interest in goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.Due to Alisson being injured, the Irishman, 25, has started each of Liverpool’s last five Premier League games and also played in their Carabao Cup final triumph over Chelsea.But he has just 43 appearances since arriving at Anfield in 2019 and could now be tempted away from Merseyside after several impressive displays.Alexander-Arnold has played 21 Premier League games this season but is currently injured More

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      Champions League giants baulk at ‘outrageous’ asking price for Mason Greenwood transfer with Man Utd exit imminent

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      ATLETICO MADRID have been left stunned by Manchester United’s “outrageous” asking price for Mason Greenwood, according to reports.The forward is set to be sold by the Red Devils this summer.Mason Greenwood has spent this season on loan at GetafeCredit: GettyUnited’s stance is a blow for Getafe, who had hoped to take Greenwood on loan again.But Greenwood has received interest from a number of other LaLiga clubs.Among them are Atletico, who want to bolster their forward line.According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Diego Simeone’s side have been left appalled by United’s “outrageous” asking price.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey claim that the Red Devils want £51.3million for their academy product.Greenwood, 22, will have a year left on his Man Utd contract at the end of the season.The one-cap England international has not played for the Red Devils since a police investigation into him was launched in January 2022.Charges of attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour were later dropped.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERBut United opted to loan him to Getafe last summer.He has played 24 times in LaLiga thus far, scoring six goals and laying on five assists.Mason Greenwood wants an investigation into whether Jude Bellingham called him a “rapist” droppedSpeaking at the Financial Times business of football summit last month, LaLiga president Javier Tebas said of Greenwood: “I’m a lawyer, for someone that has come out of a legal case innocent, there’s nothing to say.”I think it’s good because he’s another great player. Maybe the circumstances have made it easier for him to come, but he’s a great player and I have got no other comments to make.”He’s doing really well at Getafe as a player and I hope he continues to be successful and continues to stay in Spanish football, because that’s always good for us.”When someone isn’t condemned, what should we have done? This is what courts exist for. It is not up to me to know his case in detail.”He is just another player.”Tebas later added: “Greenwood was not condemned, so I don’t care.” More

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      Spain legend Andres Iniesta ‘accused of TAX EVASION in Japan as treasury demands £3million payment’

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      SPAIN and Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta is being accused of tax evasion by Japanese authorities, according to reports.The iconic midfielder, 39, spent five years playing in Japan with Vissel Kobe between 2018 and 2023.Andres Iniesta has been accused of not properly declaring his income in JapanCredit: APHe broke down in tears last summer after his final appearance for the club.But now it is off-field matters that are making headlines.According to Sport, Japanese tax authorities are demanding 580 million yen [around £3million] as they allege he did not properly declare his income during his time in the country.As reported by Mundo Deportivo, Iniesta has called for “respect and caution” surrounding the allegations.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe also insists he has already settled a debt from a 2021/22 inspection that found he was a Japanese resident for part of 2018.Iniesta also claimed he had been the subject of “obvious and burdensome double taxation”.World Cup winner Iniesta is one of three foreign footballers that played in Japan who are the subject of accusations from the Japanese Tax Agency.Another of the players is South Korean keeper Kim Jin-hyeon, 36, who is accused of owing around £3.62m.Most read in FootballAnd the final one is Brazilian forward Anderson Patric Aguiar Oliveira, also known as “Patric”, accused of failing to pay around £3.1m.The trio are all facing allegations of not correctly complying with their tax obligations.Andres Iniesta ‘ends Gerrard/Lampard debate’ as he receives signed shirt from legend he has ‘always greatly admired’The authorities consider Iniesta to have been a Japanese resident throughout his time playing for Vissel Kobe – where he lived with his family.Iniesta, who won nine LaLiga titles and four Champions Leagues with Barcelona, looked set to retire after leaving Vissel Kobe.But he then ended up signing for UAE side Emirates in August and has played 13 games for the club, scoring two goals.Iniesta, who is just seven weeks away from his 40th birthday, earned the last of his 131 Spain caps in 2018 having won two European Championships and the 2010 World Cup. More

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      I’m a former footballer and reality TV star – now I earn a fortune selling sexy content on OnlyFans

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      A FORMER Spanish footballer who starred in Spain’s version of Love Island is now raking it in on OnlyFans.Miguel Guerrero, 29, lined up in goal for a number of clubs in his Spanish homeland.Miguel Guerrero was playing in the Spanish fourth division up until last summerCredit: Instagram / @mguerrero231He is now earning a packet after creating an OnlyFans accountCredit: Instagram / @mguerrero231Guerrero starred on Spain’s version of Love Island and became a big hitCredit: Instagram / @mguerrero231The former stopper quit playing after realising that he was now a gay iconCredit: Instagram / @mguerrero231His last team was Velez CF in the fourth division, three tiers below LaLiga – but he ditched them for a much more profitable career in August last year.Rather than his shotstopping exploits, it was his appearance on La Isla de las Tentaciones, the Spanish version of Love Island, in 2023 that bolstered his popularity.And that led to him making the decision to embark on a new venture with his Onlyfans account after he received a number of erotic messages for his ever-increasing fan base.Speaking previously, Guerrero explained: “I still had a two-year contract with a good wage but now my motivation is not in football.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLUsers can pay anywhere between £4.27 to ten times that amount for a subscription on the hit website.And Guerrero is ready to deliver the goods and cash in on his new-found fame with the gay community.“If you want to show non-sexual content you will not make money as Onlyfans is porn,” he said.“I have a big gay public and I am open to do things that they would enjoy.”Most read in FootballSince creating his account, he has already amassed 10,000 subscribers on OnlyFans.He has rented an apartment to use to create his content and he posts one photo a day to feed his account.LaLiga manager has touchline MELTDOWN ‘like he’s just opened third Lynx Africa present at Christmas’ after late goalHe now charges his fans around £17 for videos of himself showering.Guerrero said: “At first I started with very light things. Each time you increase a little more, a little more, a little more… you generate that morbidity in people.”Now he says that his salary does not drop below the five figure mark a month.And he has earned it all from the comfort of his set or home, although he did reveal he has had one in-person meet.He added: “They offered me 500 euros to have a coffee and I spent an hour with that person.“He did not want anything sexual with me, but the fact of knowing me, being with me, having a coffee.“And that has been the only time I have had an encounter with a person.”Guerrero has hired a flat to film and record his adult contentCredit: Instagram / @mguerrero231The ex-goalie charges around £17 for videos of himself showeringCredit: Instagram / @mguerrero231He even revealed how he met one punter in person for a coffeeCredit: Instagram / @mguerrero231 More

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      How Brazil lined up last time they lost to England with forgotten Chelsea stars and QPR’s goalkeeper

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      BRAZIL had a bad case of the Blues the last time they lost to England.Chelsea stars David Luiz, Ramires and Oscar were all in line for some brutal banter back at the training ground after team-mate Frank Lampard grabbed the winner for a Three Lions side also featuring Gary Cahill and Ashley Cole.Brazil’s line-up for the 2013 friendly at Wembley featured familiar faces and some forgotten namesCredit: Times Newspapers LtdAnd former Stamford Bridge boss Luiz Felipe Scolari had an unhappy return to London as the man in charge of the first Brazil team to be beaten by England for 23 years.It could all have been different if Ronaldinho had converted a penalty awarded for handball against Jack Wilshere.But the 32 year old former Barcelona star saw his kick saved by Joe Hart and seven minutes later Wayne Rooney gave England the lead.The visitors hit back soon after the break when half-time substitute Fred, the Fluminense striker, capitalised on a Gary Cahill error.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut another sub, England’s Lampard, decided the game with an effort from the edge of the box on the hour.In addition to the Chelsea trio, there was one other Premier League player in Brazil’s starting line-up.England’s Best and Worst KitsAnother from the XI would go on to play for Tottenham, as would one of the substitutes. And two players ended up in prison. Here’s how Brazil lined up:Most read in Euro 2024JULIO CESAR (QPR)The Brazil goalkeeper arrived as part of QPR’s 2012 spending spree, and with huge pedigree. In 2010 with Inter Milan, under boss Jose Mourinho, he won Serie A, the Italian Cup, Super Cup, Champions League and Club World Cup – on top of four previous Scudettos. But the Hoops were relegated and Cesar found himself frozen out, having a loan spell at Toronto FC before his contract was torn up in 2014. He went on to win three Portuguese titles in a row with Benfica before ending his career back in Brazil with Flamengo. Won the 2004 Copa America with Brazil and earned 87 caps overall.DANI ALVES (Barcelona)Former full back, 40, was convicted in February 2024 of raping a woman in the bathroom of a Barcelona nightclub in December 2022. He was sentenced to four and a half years in jail and ordered to pay his victim nearly £130,000 in damages. Alves’ legal team said he would appeal against his conviction. Barcelona removed him from the “Legends” section of their website, only to restore him a few days later. Before his disgrace, he was one of the most successful players in football history, winning titles with Juventus and PSG after a stellar eight seasons with Barca.DAVID LUIZ (Chelsea)David Luiz clears from Wayne Rooney but could not stop him scoringCredit: ReutersThe unmistakable centre back has won titles in three countries, starting with Benfica in Portugual. Luiz lifted the Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup in his first spell at Chelsea, then the Premier League and Europa League again in his second. In between, he enjoyed success with Paris Saint-Germain, and won the FA Cup again, this time with Arsenal, in 2020. Now 36 and back in Brazil with Flamengo, in 2022 he added the cup there and the Copa Libertadores, South America’s CL equivalent, to his honours. Last played for Brazil in 2018.DANTE (Bayern Munich)The former Belgian league winner with Standard Liege made his senior international debut in this game, at the age of 29. It was quite the year for the centre back, as he won the Bundesliga, German Cup, Champions League, Uefa Super Cup and Club World Cup with Bayern. After one season at Wolfsburg, Dante moved to Nice and is still there now, going strong at 40 as captain of the team owned by new Manchester United co-supremo Sir Jim Ratcliffe. His last game for Brazil was the 7-1 trouncing by Germany in the 2014 World Cup semi final. ADRIANO (Barcelona)After winning two Spanish Cups and two Uefa Cups with Sevilla, the two-footed full back moved to Barcelona. There he won 14 trophies in six seasons, including a 2015 Treble of La Liga, Copa del Rey and Champions League, although he wasn’t always a regular in the first team. Competition on either flank of the Brazil defence from Alves and Marcelo restricted him to just 17 international appearances. Now 39, he retired in 2022 after a season in the Belgian top flight with EupenPAULINHO (Corinthians)Paulinho would soon be back in London after Brazil’s defeat at WembleyCredit: PA:Empics SportA few months after this game, Tottenham broke their transfer record to sign the powerful midfielder for £17m from Corinthians. Paulinho joined an exodus to the Chinese Super League, whose cash caused a splash like the Saudi Pro League. He lifted three titles with Guangzhou Evergrande, either side of a season at Barcelona where he won the Double. After an aborted move to Saudi side Al-Ahli, he returned to Corinthians but a knee ligament injury appears to have ended his career at the age of 35.RAMIRES (Chelsea)Like his team-mates in the England side, the dynamic midfielder made himself a Stamford Bridge legend – especially in the 2012 Champions League semi-final against Barcelona. In the second leg, he defied a yellow card that ruled him out of the final through suspension to give a Roy Keane-style performance and level the aggregate before Fernando Torres made Gary Neville moan. Won every trophy going with Chelsea, then headed for the Chinese Super League.  Returned to Brazil to end his career at Palmeiras in 2020 when still only 33.RONALDINHO (Atletico Mineiro)Ronaldinho was unable to sprinkle much of his stardust on Wembley that nightCredit: Getty Images – GettyThe buck-toothed entertainer, now 43, was back in Brazil by this time, but he had already done England enough damage with the flukey free kick that decided the 2002 World Cup quarter final clash. The Barcelona, AC Milan and PSG star remains the only player to have won the World Cup, Copa America, Confederations Cup, Champions League, Copa Libertadores and Ballon d’Or. Jailed in Paraguay in 2020 when he and his brother entered Paraguay on false passports, he promptly inspired his team to the prison futsal championship.NEYMAR (Santos)Less than four months after this game his transfer to Barcelona was announced. He had four fabulous seasons at the Camp Nou, but stunned football by moving to Paris Saint-Germain for what is still a world-record fee of £200m.Neymar won plenty in France but the lack of Champions League glory, injuries and ego clashes soured his spell. In September 2023, he became the Saudi Pro League’s most expensive recruit to date by joining Al Hilal for nearly £77m, on reported wages of £130m per season. Ruptured an ACL on international duty after just five games for his new club. Still only 32, but already the highest goalscorer in Brazil’s history with 79 goals in 178 appearances.LUIS FABIANO (Sao Paulo)A prolific goalscorer yet one who never played for one of Europe’s biggest clubs. Earned a bad boy reputation in his first spell at Sao Paulo, not least for kicking a River Plate player in the neck in a Copa Libertadores clash in 2003.His best days were probably at Sevilla, where he won two Copa del Reys and two Uefa Cups alongside Wembley team-mate Adriano.After scoring hatfuls in a second spell at Sao Paulo,  he, too, hit the money trail to China in 2016. Started all five matches in Brazil’s Copa America triumph of 2004 and scored 28 goals in 45 internationals.OSCAR (Chelsea)Won two Premier Leagues, a League Cup and a Europa League with the Blues without ever really living up to his potential. Questions about his desire to play top-level football arose when he also left for China in 2017 at the age of just 25 – although reported wages of £400,000 per week would turn anyone’s head. Oscar has bucked one trend, though, by staying in China all these years despite all the scandals, financial problems and long pandemic shutdown. At 32, he captained Shanghai Port in their first game of the season at the start of this month.Luiz Felipe Scolari’s starting XI for the Wembley friendly against England in February 2013SUBSTITUTESFRED (Fluminense)(for Luis Fabiano, half time)Striker scored after just 3.17 seconds for America Mineiro in 2005, one of the fastest ever goals.MARCOS AROUCA (Santos)(for Ramires, half time)This was the fourth and last cap for the defensive midfielder(for Ronaldinho, half time)Became a fan favourite at Spurs, scoring the dramatic late goal against Ajax that sent them to the 2019 Champions League Final.JEAN (Fluminense)(for Paulinho, 62)Enjoyed success in Brazil but never played in Europe. This was the second of six international appearances.FILIPE LUIS (Atletico Madrid)(for Adriano, 70)Part of Atletico’s emergence as major power but lasted only a season at Chelsea before returning to Madrid.READ MORE SUN STORIESMIRANDA (Atletico Madrid)(for David Luiz, 79)Like Filipe Luis, won major trophies with Atletico and reached the 2014 Champions League final. More

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      Man Utd fans convinced Real Madrid star would be ‘best signing in years’ after shock transfer link for £85m ace

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are convinced that Real Madrid star Rodrygo would be their “best signing in years” after being linked with the £85million forward.Rodrygo, 23, has been at Real Madrid since 2018 after a £38m move from Santos.Man Utd fans reckon signing from Rodygo from Real Madrid for £85m would be a great dealCredit: GettyHe has gone on to become a key player for Los Blancos, scoring 50 goals in 206 games.Rodrygo has switched from playing out wide to starring as Real’s No9 this term.And he’s picked up a host of trophies at the Bernabeu, including two LaLiga titles and a Champions League.However, the 20-time Brazil international’s future at Real has been thrown into doubt.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Spanish giants have reportedly agreed to sign Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.It’s reckoned the French forward will pocket a huge salary in the capital.And Real are also set to welcome Brazilian prodigy Endrick, who also plays in Rodrygo’s two positions.It means that Carlo Ancelotti may need to sell one of his current players to accommodate the new arrivals.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERReal are believed to be looking for £85m to let Rodrygo leave.Arsenal have been linked with a move.Sir Jim Ratcliffe says Man Utd’s ‘Wembley of the North’ could be 100,000-seat mega-stadium if they leave Old TraffordBut it’s United who are leading the charge as they seek a statement signing under Sir Jim Ratcliffe.And the links have gone down well with fans, who believe Rodrygo has all the makings of an Old Trafford great.One said: “Rodrygo would be our best signing in years.”Another declared: “He should come to United without any doubt.”One noted: “Sign him, sign him, sign him.”Another added: “The ideal Marcus Rashford replacement.”Rodrygo at Real MadridAll his stats…
      Games: 206
      Goals: 50
      Trophies: LaLiga x2, Champions League, Copa del Rey, UEFA Super Cup, Club World Cup, Spanish Super Cup x3 More