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      Alphonso Davies ‘reaches verbal agreement’ on Bayern Munich transfer exit after ‘several meetings in recent weeks’

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      ALPHONSO DAVIES has allegedly reached a “verbal agreement” to leave Bayern Munich for Real Madrid.The versatile Canadian defender, 23, left Vancouver Whitecaps for the German side back in 2018.
      Real Madrid have allegedly agreed terms with Alphonso DaviesCredit: Getty
      Since then he has become one of the top stars at the club, helping them to win five straight Bundesliga titles plus the 2020 Champions League.
      However, his contract at Bayern expires in 2025 and he now looks set to leave them to join Madrid.
      The LaLiga leaders are on the lookout for a new left-back and are believed to have made Davies their top target.
      Now The Athletic have offered an update on the transfer chase.
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      They say talks have already taken place between Madrid’s chief scout Juni Calafat and director general Jose Angel Sanchez with the player’s representatives.
      And they claim that the duo have asked Davies not to extend his deal at Bayern.
      Several meetings have reportedly taken place already, including one in person earlier this month in Madrid.
      And they now claim that a verbal agreement has been reached for Davies to either join Madrid this summer or as a free agent next year.
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      Meanwhile, Marca have also revealed how much it would cost Madrid to sign him at the end of this season.
      They claim that Bayern have placed a £42.75m price tag on his head.
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      Ferland Mendy is currently Madrid’s first-choice left-back.
      The 28-year-old French international moved to the Bernabeu in 2019 from Lyon.
      He has made over 100 appearances for Los Blancos since then but he will also become a free agent in 2025 unless he agrees to an extension. More

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      LaLiga official left covered in blood and carried off on stretcher after being hit by a CAMERA

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      A LALIGA match official was left covered in blood after being hit by a camera. Assistant referee Guadalupe Porras was left bloodied and on the floor during the Spanish league match between Real Betis and Athletic Bilbao.
      LaLiga assistant referee Guadalupe Porras received treatmentCredit: EPA

      Betis’ medical staff rushed over to help Porras after Chimy Avila’s goal in the 13th minute was confirmed following a VAR check, causing play to stop.
      Porras was then moved to an ambulance after being placed on a stretcher.
      Initially, it was unclear what had caused the incident.
      But according to Relevo, Porras was left bloodied after colliding with a close-up camera operator from Dazn which was filming the celebrations for the opener.
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      The official was replaced on the touchline by the fourth official Holgueras Castellanos following a lengthy delay.
      Porras was applauded off the pitch by the crowd in the Benito Villamarin as she her condition appeared to improve.
      LaLiga referee veteran Eduardo Iturralde Gonzalez urged league president Javier Tebas to have a word with the camera operators.
      He told Cadena SER: “Message to Javier Tebas the camera goes where it shouldn’t go.
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      “Please let them work, the assistant referee is as professional as a player.”
      It was not the only time Betis’ medics were called into action, with Nabil Fekir also left in a bloody state in the 31st minute.
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      However, the 30-year-old was able to carry on with cotton wool placed in his nose.
      Betis went on the win the game 3-1, with Bilbao’s Nico Williams being sent off after receiving two yellow cards in 12 SECONDS.
      You can watch the video of it above. More

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      Bizarre moment Arsenal target Nico Williams gets ‘dumbest red card ever seen’ after two yellows in 12 seconds

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      NICO WILLIAMS has been sent off for receiving two yellow cards in the space of 12 seconds.The 21-year-old was dismissed in the 40th minute of Athletic Bilbao’s clash with Real Betis in La Liga.
      Nico Williams has been sent off for two yellow cards in the space of 12 secondsCredit: EPA
      Williams clattered into Nabil FekirCredit: BEIN SPORTS
      He was given a yellow card for the foul and appeared to give the referee a thumbs up upon receiving itCredit: BEIN SPORTS
      The 21-year-old then looked as if he sarcastically applauded the referee’s decisionCredit: BEIN SPORTS
      Williams was given a second yellow just 12 seconds after his first for the show of dissent and subsequently sent offCredit: EPA
      Williams was attempting to defend a short corner taken by Betis when he clumsily clattered into Nabil Fekir and brought the Frenchman to the ground.
      Referee Guillermo Cuadra rightfully dished out a yellow to Williams and awarded a dangerous looking free-kick to Real Betis.
      But after seeing yellow, Williams showed his inexperience – and perhaps immaturity – by seemingly clapping the referee’s decision sarcastically and giving him a thumbs up.
      The man in charge didn’t take well to the Spanish international’s antics and immediately reached for his pocket to give him a second yellow and a subsequent red.
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      Williams was left in shock as he was given his marching orders and shook his head as he trudged off the pitch in the Benito Villamarin Stadium.
      Fans couldn’t believe what they had seen either with many unable to wrap their heads around Williams’ 12 seconds of madness.
      Taking to social media one fan wrote: “Possibly the dumbest red card I have ever seen.”
      While a second added: “He couldn’t make dissent look anymore obvious.”
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      And a third wrote: “That Nico Williams red card is very funny.”
      Ultimately the red card cost Athletic Bilbao too as they went on to lose 3-1 to Real Betis allowing the Verdiblancos to make up valuable ground on their rivals for a European spot.
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      Aside from his lack of discipline in Sunday’s clash, Williams has been impressing for Bilbao this season and has attracted interest from a number of top teams.
      London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea are both said to be interested in signing the winger.
      He has managed three goals and six assists in his 21 league appearances this term and the Premier League duo have been sending scouts to watch him play. More

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      How Taylor Swift risks derailing final day of LaLiga season with Real Madrid forced to make unprecedented request

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      TAYLOR SWIFT has already made her mark on the NFL and now she could make an impact on La Liga too.The global pop superstar, 34, is set to perform her Eras Tour at Real Madrid’s Bernabeu stadium on May 30, just six days after Madrid play their final game of the season at home.
      Taylor Swift could cause problems for the final day of the La Liga seasonCredit: Rex
      The pop superstar is bringing her Eras Tour to the Bernabau Stadium – home of Real MadridCredit: Alamy
      Real Madrid have been forced to ask to reschedule their final match to prepare the stadium for Taylor Swift’s showCredit: Getty
      Los Blancos face Real Betis at the Bernabeu on May 24 as the curtain falls on the La Liga season.
      But according to The Athletic, executives at the Spanish club have requested to move their clash with Betis to allow more time before the concert in order ensure they are READY FOR IT.
      Madrid are said to have asked to play their clash on an earlier date with Saturday 23 suggested as BLANK SPACE in the calendar.
      The request could throw up a number of problems with both Madrid and Betis likely to have unfinished business come the last day of the season.
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      Carlo Ancelotti’s Madrid side may be fighting for the title with the Spanish giants currently just six points above second placed Girona in the league.
      While Betis could be looking to secure a spot in Europe next season with the Verdiblancos one point behind Real Sociedad in La Liga’s final European spot.
      This means any teams fighting for the same END GAME as Madrid and Betis would have to play on the same day as the pair in the interest of sporting fairness.
      Traditionally all final day La Liga games, like in the Premier League, are played at the same time and on the same day.
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      French club Lyon know ALL TOO WELL the impact Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour can have on the footballing calendar.
      The Ligue 1 outfit may be forced to play a relegation play-off game at a neutral ground with the 14-time Grammy winner bringing her Eras Tour to Groupama Stadium on the same date as the play-offs.
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      Lyon are just three points off the relegation spots in the French first division and are hoping to avoid a CRUEL SUMMER of preparing for life in Ligue 2 next season. More

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      Real Madrid stars splashing out £47,000 on miracle beds to give them the edge over rivals

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      REAL MADRID stars are splashing the cash on a £47,000 miracle mattress to help them edge in front of rivals.The luxurious beds are said to help the footballers recover faster, reducing the risk of injuries.
      Real Madrid are one step ahead of the game with their £47,000 bedsCredit: Getty
      The Vispring mattress is said to help players recover and reduce the risk of injuryCredit: vispring
      The mattress is made from pocket springs, silk and bambooCredit: vispring
      Vispring beds have been defining the luxury for rest since 1901.
      The British company, which was acquired by Flex in 2005, were the provider of sleeping comfort in the luxurious suites of the Titanic and Queen Mary.
      And now they have become the heart of the Real Madrid dressing room.
      The Vispring Diamond Majesty mattress, which costs £47,000, has already been purchased by the Los Blancos stars according, to the owner of the Vispring Madrid store Alfonso del Saz.
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      He said [without naming any players]: “He took two 120×220 mattresses. This other one also took big beds, we changed all the ones he had at home.”
      Francisco Javier Barbero who is the director of Abantos Clinic revealed why Carlo Ancelotti’s men invested so much on a bed.
      Barbero said: “A footballer would find a faster recovery speed in this mattress.
      “That relieves the pressure on their musculoskeletal system and facilitates metabolic recovery through greater comfort, temperature and humidity close to physiological values.”
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      The £47,000 model is made from silk, bamboo and three rows of pocket springs.
      The most luxurious collection from Vispring tailors each bed to the individual’s sleeping position, ensuring the optimal level of firmness, springiness, and cushioning.
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      And if the bed is shared by two people the mattresses are made to not intertwine the postures.
      The mattress is meant to reduce the risk of injuries and allow players to recover faster during their rest periods – giving Real Madrid stars that extra boost.
      Barbero continued: “Respecting the hours of sleep and rest periods between competitions is of paramount importance to optimise physical and mental condition and reduce the risks of exhaustion and exhaustion, injuries.”
      The cheapest mattress at Vispring will still set you back a hefty £5,000.
      But Alfonso thinks the price is reasonable as he “can’t understand that for what it costs you to get a few car tyres, you can’t buy a good bed”. More

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      Real Madrid ‘considering shock transfer for ageing Man Utd misfits Varane and Casemiro’, say reports in Spain

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      REAL MADRID are planning a shock double swoop for Manchester United stars Raphael Varane and Casemiro, according to reports.The move would see the duo both return to the Spanish giants just a few seasons after they left for Old Trafford.
      Raphael Varane has been linked with a shock return to Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Casemiro could also head back to his former clubCredit: Getty
      Varane, 30, played 360 times for Real Madrid before sealing a £41million switch to Man Utd in 2021.
      Casemiro, 32, then followed him the a year later for £70m after winning five Champions League with Los Blancos.
      But both have supposedly been put up for sale by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
      Ineos are desperate to recoup some of the cash they spent on them to fund their own spending.
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      Varane and Casemiro are both among the club’s top earners.
      And according to a shock report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Real Madrid are analysing whether they should re-sign the duo.
      Their experience at the club is considered valuable to manager Carlo Ancelotti.
      But Real Madrid could face competition from Saudi Arabian clubs in the race to sign Varane and Casemiro.
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      And with Ratcliffe planning a squad overhaul, they may not be the only two players leaving Man Utd.
      Victor Lindelof, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Sofyan Amrabat, Antony and Anthony Martial have all been tipped to depart.
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      Meanwhile, SunSport can exclusively reveal that the Red Devils are interested in signing Luton star Ross Barkley in a bargain deal. More

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      I’m a former Arsenal star – now I cycle to training every day after ditching London for sunny Spain

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      FORMER Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin has opened up about how his life has changed since joining Real Betis.The 28-year-old left north London in 2022 and struggled to settle at a new club.
      Hector Bellerin has revealed that he now cycles to trainingCredit: Getty
      Bellerin spent nine years at Arsenal before leaving in 2022Credit: Getty
      He spent a year at Barcelona but was limited to just seven appearances before joining Sporting Lisbon on a six-month contract.
      Bellerin returned to Real Betis last summer, having previously spent a season-long loan there from Arsenal, and has since flourished.
      On the pitch he is an established first team player.
      And off it he is a big advocate for tackling climate change.
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      The Spaniard now rides his bike to and from training rather than use his car.
      And he believes more footballers should be doing the same where possible.
      Speaking to The Times, Bellerin said: “I understand that [if you’re playing] on the other side of Europe, it needs planes.
      “We need to start slowly. In sport there are so many things that we do because of tradition, that I think we need to adjust.
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      “We wear a new shirt every game. We get loads of planes.
      “Promote trains, or taking a bus, rather than flying, especially in private planes.
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      “With Arsène Wenger, if we went to Manchester or Liverpool, we went by train.”
      He added: “With consuming, I always take my time. We are very used to buying things in the moment, from impulse. I take months before I make a purchase.
      “What’s the best decision for sustainability, for the planet, and as a consumer?”
      Discussing his delight at joining his boyhood club, Bellerin said: “Every Christmas I would get Betis presents.
      “Since the moment I arrived here I knew I wanted this to be my home for the long term.
      “It’s also important for me personally to be part of a club that has a commitment, not just to sustainability but also with their community.
      “A club that puts systems into place for fans and workers, players and staff to make it easier for us to have a greener lifestyle. It’s an inspiration.” More

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      Inside amazing super box with nightclub and huge bar at new Real Madrid stadium after near £1bn renovation

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      REAL MADRID have revealed jaw-dropping images of the VIP super box that will be the crown jewel of the revamped Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.Up to 200 well-heeled fans will be able to watch games in total luxury and then dance the night away in a nightclub in the Skybar at the futuristic arena.
      Walk this way – how VIP fans will enter the main space in the Bernabeu’s new super boxCredit: room 1804 Design
      Toast of the city – the massive bar at the centre of the stunning facilitiesCredit: room 1804 Design
      Room with a view – how rich fans will look out on to the Bernabeu pitchCredit: room 1804 Design
      Floor plan of the VIP area, with huge open terraces at either end of the food, drink and dancing zoneCredit: room 1804 Design
      The incredible facilities will be the cherry on the top of the new Bernabeu which is being revamped at a cost of almost £1BILLION.
      The new VIP zone, which is attached to the iconic Skywalk terrace  that runs around the whole of the top level, is expected to be open by the end of April – and definitely in time for the Taylor Swift concert on May 30.
      The Bernabeu reopened for football in September after 90 days of renovation when Real played Getafe on the new retractable pitch under the new retractable roof.
      Jude Bellingham gave the new ground the perfect dramatic baptism by scoring a stoppage-time winner in front of 66,000 fans.

      When all the work is complete, the stadium will hold up to 85,000 spectators – and the richest of them will be up in the Skybar.
      Real are yet to reveal prices for the new area and how it will be split up into different-sized spaces for larger and smaller groups of guests. 
      But access won’t come cheap as the president Florentino Perez makes sure that the Bernabeu pays its way – and then some.
      Interior designers Room 1804 have completely gone to town in fitting out what is set to be the most decadent hospitality section in world football.
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      Spectacular images show the inside of the 700 square metre space, which will be divided into four main areas over three levels.
      The restaurant area and nightclub, which will have LED screens covering the walls and ceiling, will be at either end, with a massive bar as the centrepiece.
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      There will also be 250 metre square terraces on both sides of the main space, designed to recreate the parks of the city of Madrid.
      And on non-match days, the area will be transformed into a five-star facility that companies can hire out completely or in part, and where the great and the good of Madrid and beyond can live it up.
      Artist’s impression of the super box, with nightclub area on the rightCredit: room 1804 Design
      Huge outdoor terraces modelled on Madrid city parks will be at either end of the VIP areaCredit: room 1804 Design
      It’s murderously expensive on the dancefloor – LED screens on walls and ceiling of nightclub areaCredit: room 1804 Design
      The best football bar, bar none? The main bar in the Bernabeu super boxCredit: room 1804 Design More