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FOOTBALL fans have been left sickened by Real Madrid’s £8.50 cheeseburger, with one exclaiming it “shouldn’t be fed to a dog.”The vile-looking snack was posted to Footy Scran before being ripped apart by disgusted punters.Fans have been left disgusted by a vile £8.50 cheeseburger at Real MadridCredit: X@FootyScranThe messy burger appeared to consist of two soggy buns, some half-melted cheese, a small patty and a near-invisible strip of bacon.Served in a piece of cheap foil, it looked like grub rustled up in a nightmare.It undoubtedly tasted as bad as it appeared too.And for the crazy price of £8.50, it’s sure to put fans off in the future.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPunters certainly couldn’t believe the state of the finished product.Many expressed their anger on social media and urged Real to up their game.One said: “Wouldn’t feed that to a dog.”Another declared: “Prison, immediately.”Most read in FootballHOW TO GET FREE BETS ON HORSE RACINGOne noted: “Was this dunked in a lake?”Another yelped: “Jesus they’ve really started saving all the money they can for Kylian Mbappe.”PSG and Real Madrid set for summer battle for Kylian Mbappe, with Frenchman wanting huge money to join Los BlancosOne joked: “Somebody is taking the p**s here.”Another added: “Looks more jellyfish than bacon.”Real’s dodgy burger certainly ranks amongst the worst food sold at any footy ground.In 2019, a Spurs fan ended up with a dry sausage in a huge burger bap after ordering a hot dog.And a Stevenage fan ordering cheesy chips got exactly what he asked for — some cut-up spuds with a slice of American cheese thrown across the top! More

RAFA BENITEZ has been sacked by Celta Vigo after just eight months at the club.The former Liverpool manager, 63, has won just one of his last five matches in charge of the LaLiga side.Rafa Benitez has been sacked after just eight months at Celta VigoCredit: GettyAnd he departs with Celta 17th in Spain’s top flight, just two points above the relegation zone after five wins from 28 league games.A club statement on social media, which comes two days after Celta’s 4-0 loss to Real Madrid, read: “Rafa Benitez and his staff leave RC Celta after eight months of absolute dedication and total commitment, but in which the team has not obtained the results expected by the club.”The club would like to express to Rafa Benítez and his assistants its most sincere gratitude for the honesty and professionalism they have shown since their arrival and the tireless work they have done.”RC Celta would also like to wish them the best of luck and success in the future.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBenitez’s exit comes just weeks after he flirted with the idea of managing Spain or England if Gareth Southgate was to leave following this summer’s Euros.Last month, he told The Athletic: “That is always a dangerous question as there is a manager who is doing the job well. I even have friends on Southgate’s staff. We have a very good relationship.”But, thinking about the future, I’d like to have a national team capable of competing for trophies. I suffer a lot with defeats.”When you are in a team which does not lose so often, you get used to competing to win things.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL “So I would like to have a national team capable of achieving things – but again, all in the future.”Southgate, 53, is out of contract at the end of the year and had previously hinted he would be ready to quit after the Euros.Jurgen Klopp calls out Gareth Southgate with brutal message on live TV after Liverpool held by Man CityBenitez boasts an impressive managerial trophy cabinet including the Champions League, two LaLiga titles, Uefa Cup, FA Cup, Club World Cup and Europa League.But the ex-Valencia, Inter Milan, Napoli, Real Madrid, Newcastle and Everton boss is not one of the frontrunners to replace Southgate.Eddie Howe and Graham Potter are leading the way as the bookies’ favourites to become the next England manager. More

JUDE BELLINGHAM has seen allegations he called Mason Greenwood a “rapist” dismissed.LaLiga launched an investigation into Bellingham’s apparent slur being aimed at Greenwood during Real Madrid’s clash with Getafe last month.Jude Bellingham has had his case for allegedly calling Mason Greenwood a ‘rapist’ dismissedCredit: GettyBellingham was accused of mouthing the slur at Greenwood after a tackle during Real Madrid’s clash with GetafeCredit: AFPBut LaLiga could not indisputably prove he said the wordCredit: RexIt came after the Real Madrid and England star landed a crunching tackle on the on-loan Manchester United player and appeared to mouth something at him.Getafe asked match referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea to record the incident in his match report, with it later being referred to the Spanish FA.A lip-reading expert was called in by LaLiga to ascertain whether the 20-year-old indisputably used the word.However, Marca now report the probe has been dismissed after it could not be clearly proven whether Bellingham said “rapist” or “rubbish”.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWith the use of the word unable to be conclusively proven, the case has been dropped.Greenwood, 22, joined Getafe on loan in September, seven months after charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control were dropped.A source exclusively told The Sun last month how Greenwood wanted the case against Bellingham dropped.They said: “Mason has told them he doesn’t want Jude to be punished and has asked them to drop it.Most read in Football“He doesn’t want bad publicity and wants to get on with playing football.“He was very upset at the time as he didn’t expect it from someone like Jude.“But he knows he’s always likely to be a target for that kind of stuff so he’s accepted he’ll need a thick skin.”Greenwood has settled in Spain with his partner and baby, having scored eight goals with five assists in 26 games. More

JUDE BELLINGHAM accused LaLiga chiefs of wanting to “make an example of me” after being hit with a two-game ban.The Real Madrid star was left incensed when he bagged a last-gasp winner against Valencia on Saturday.Jude Bellingham says his two-match ban is down to LaLiga chiefs wanting to ‘make an example of him’Credit: APHowever, referee Jesus Gil Manzano blew for full-time one second before Bellingham headed home.And the goal was disallowed as Real and Valencia shared the spoils.It provoked an outburst from Bellingham, who told Manzano “it was a f*****g goal.”This resulted in a red card for the England star, which Real instantly appealed.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut on Wednesday, LaLiga chiefs upheld the decision and confirmed Bellingham will miss Real’s next two league matches against Celta Vigo and Osasuna.The midfielder lined up in yesterday’s Champions League draw with RB Leipzig, as Real’s victory from the first leg secured their place in the last 16.And speaking after the final whistle, Bellingham hit out at LaLiga chiefs for upholding his red card.He said: “I didn’t say anything offensive.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“I didn’t say anything different to what my teammates said and I think that sometimes, because I’m new, they want to make an example of me.“In the end I have to be responsible for my actions and I’m not proud.‘He’s a class act’ say fans as they spot what Jude Bellingham did for group of kids despite disallowed goal controversy“But I think two matches for that is a bit ridiculous. If it’s two I have to take my responsibility and cheer from the stands.”Real boss Carlo Ancelotti was unhappy with the decision to send Bellingham off against Valencia.Speaking on Saturday, he said: “Something unprecedented has happened and it’s never happened to me before.“We were annoyed by Bellingham’s red card because he didn’t say anything insulting. It was frustration.“He didn’t insult the referee. He was respectful. He spoke in English and just said: ‘It was a f***ing goal’.“Obviously he came close to the referee, but given what had happened that was pretty normal. He did not insult, not at all.” More