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      LaLiga’s worst EVER top boss sacked less than an hour after Man Utd loanee Mason Greenwood inflicted 3-0 defeat upon him

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      SEVILLA have sacked Diego Alonso after just nine weeks in charge – leaving him with an unwanted LaLiga record. Alonso replaced Jose Luis Mendilibar in October but managed just 14 matches in total.
      Sevilla have sacked Diego Alonso after just nine weeks in chargeCredit: Getty
      His only two victories came in the Copa del Rey, failing to win any of his eight La Liga matches and losing all four the Champions League games.
      According to MD, Alonso’s record of five draws and three defeats in the worst record in La Liga history for someone that has managed one of the top ten “historically best teams”.
      That includes Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Athletic Club, Valencia, Sevilla, Espanyol, Real Sociedad, Real Betis and Real Zaragoza.
      Of the 531 managers that fall into this category, Alonso ranks dead last after being fired by Sevilla.
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      His final game in charge came at home to Getafe – where Manchester United loanee Mason Greenwood scored from the spot.
      The controversial forward has five goals in his 14 games since leaving Manchester on deadline day.
      His form has seen Barcelona linked with a move to try and sign Greenwood in a permanent deal.
      According to talkSPORT, the Spanish champions have sent scouts to watch the 22-year-old in action.
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      Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid are also rumoured to be monitoring the striker, who has helped boost his team to ninth place in LaLiga.
      And, reports in Italy suggested Lazio are also interested in signing Greenwood next summer.
      The ex-England international is under United contract until 2025 but he is not expected to return.
      Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 following charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control.
      He denied all the charges and they were later dropped by the CPS.
      Mason Greenwood is linked with a move to BarcelonaCredit: Getty More

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      Real Madrid ‘discover Erling Haaland’s transfer release clause’ as club set Kylian Mbappe strict deadline over move

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      REAL MADRID are still interested in signing Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, according to reports.Los Blancos have been monitoring the Norway international for several years.
      Real Madrid are still interested in signing Erling HaalandCredit: Getty
      Los Blancos have given Kylian Mbappe until mid-January to decide whether or not he wants to joinCredit: Getty
      They attempted to sign him from Borussia Dortmund last summer, but City won the transfer race.
      Haaland enjoyed a record-breaking first season in England, winning the treble with Pep Guardiola’s side.
      He also scored the most goals in a single Premier League campaign, surpassing Andy Cole and Alan Shearer.
      The striker’s incredible form has intensified interest from elsewhere, with Real Madrid now exploring the possibility of a transfer.
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      And according to Spanish outlet AS, the LaLiga giants are already aware of his release clause.
      Haaland allegedly has a £171.6million (€200m) release clause in his contract that will become active next year.
      However, the value of the clause is set to decrease in every transfer window beyond 2024 until his contract expires in 2027.
      Real Madrid are also keeping a close eye on Kylian Mbappe’s current situation at Paris Saint-Germain.
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      Haaland is enjoying another promising campaign with Man City
      Mbappe is currently the top goalscorer in Ligue 1
      Mbappe’s deal expires in June, but he could decide to trigger a one-year extension.
      The Frenchman is yet to make a decision on his future, but AS report that Real Madrid want an answer by January 15.
      Los Blancos will have the chance to open talks with Mbappe next month regarding a potential free transfer.
      Should the forward green-light a move, Real Madrid intend to act quickly by handing his agent a contract proposal.
      The La Liga giants attempted to sign Mbappe in 2022, but he shocked the world by penning a two-year extension with PSG instead.
      He also turned down a world-record offer from Al-Hilal this summer after the Saudi Pro League side had a £259million bid accepted. More

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      Real Madrid eye transfer for Jude Bellingham’s younger brother Jobe, 18, who is making his mark at Sunderland

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      JOBE BELLINGHAM could follow his brother to Real Madrid, according to reports.Los Blancos splashed out £115million to land Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund in the summer.
      Sunderland teenager Jobe Bellingham is a transfer target for Real MadridCredit: Getty
      The 20-year-old has enjoyed a simply stunning start to life in Spain with his new adoring followers already celebrating 16 goals and five assists in his first 19 appearances.
      But if one Bellingham superstar wasn’t enough for Carlo Ancelotti, it is understood he has started making preparations to sign a second – including sending scouts to watch the teenager in action.
      Like Jude, Jobe came through the youth academy at hometown club Birmingham City.
      But the 18-year-old left St Andrew’s in the summer to join Sunderland.
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      The England youth international has already racked up four goals for the Championship side as they look to win promotion back into the Premier League.
      However, according to Sport in Spain, Real Madrid are considering a transfer swoop.
      It is said they want to sign the younger Bellingham sibling before he gets snapped up by a big Premier League side, recognising it will be harder and more expensive to lure him to the Bernabeu from a top English team.
      Jobe is similar in style to his award-winning older brother – also playing in central midfield and able to get forward to create goals.
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      Some insist he is more versatile than Jude and could become an even better player than the 2023 Golden Boy.
      Jobe himself said: “I know how to find space in the area.
      “With the skills I have I can play in different positions and I can learn more things, it is something that will benefit me in my career.”
      Off the pitch, Jude has been praised for his maturity and humble approach to the media and a very public life in the limelight.
      And Jobe seems to have benefited from the same grounding growing up with parents Denise and Mark.
      Dad and agent Mark met with Real Madrid to negotiate the huge summer transfer from Dortmund.
      And now it is reported that he is living with son Jobe in Sunderland while mum Denise is with Jude in Madrid.
      So any deal to take Jobe across to Spain as well would not only be yet another huge moment for the family – but also a chance for them to be reunited once more.
      Jude Bellingham is loving life at the Bernabeu following his summer switchCredit: Getty
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      Arsenal’s forgotten man ‘offered Emirates escape route’ by Spanish giants after playing just three games all season

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      VILLARREAL are interested in Arsenal star Cedric Soares, according to reports.The 32-year-old has been on the Spanish club’s radar since the summer and they are planning a January move.
      Cedric is on the radar of VillarrealCredit: Alamy
      A loan deal for the rest of the season and a permanent transfer have both been discussed with Villarreal.
      Should Cedric join the LaLiga side, it would see him become team-mates with ex-Gunner Francis Coquelin.
      Meanwhile, there is also interest from an unnamed Turkish club, claim ESPN.
      Cedric’s contract at the Emirates expires at the end of the season.
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      Arsenal are open to cashing in on him next month to avoid losing the right-back for free.
      Cedric, who is thought to earn close to £100,000-a-week, was initially set to leave in the summer but a move failed to materialise.
      The forgotten man is now surplus to requirements, having played just three times this season.
      He has fallen behind the likes of Ben White, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Jurrien Timber in the pecking order.
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      Cedric made his first and only start this term in the 1-1 Champions League draw against PSV on Tuesday.
      The Portuguese international has played a total of 61 times for Arsenal since joining from Southampton in 2020.
      He spent the second half of last season on loan at Fulham. More

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      Ex-Man Utd transfer target Frenkie de Jong’s agent slams ‘nonsense’ claims star faked illness to miss Barcelona clash

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      BARCELONA star Frenkie de Jong’s agent slammed “total fake news” suggesting his client faked an illness to miss Wednesday’s Champions League game.Barca lost 3-2 to Royal Antwerp at the Bosuilstadion in their final match in the group stage which didn’t cost them as they still finished top of the table.
      Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong’s agent slammed rumours suggesting he faked an illnessCredit: Rex
      Barcelona star De Jong has repeatedly been linked with a move to Man UtdCredit: Rex
      However, De Jong couldn’t travel with the rest of Xavi’s side due to an illness.
      A report from RAC1 claimed the Blaugrana’s sporting director Deco spoke with the midfielder on the phone and doubted the legitimacy of the player’s excuse.
      However, the Netherlands international’s representative Ali Dursun lambasted those “nonsense” rumours and insisted his client is a “model professional”.
      Dursun told  De Telegraaf: “Total fake news.
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      “It is the biggest nonsense that has been released around Frenkie in a long time.
      “The player is just sick. He has symptoms of fever and has been unable to travel and play.
      “This boy is a professional through and through. Just a model professional.
      “Just don’t touch Frenkie’s reputation, because he always delivers.
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      “There was no shouting over the phone as claimed, no question marks.
      “Things are being created now in a false way. The relationship with Deco is simply good and stable.”
      De Jong had been repeatedly linked with a move to Manchester United.
      United attempted to sign the 26-year-old in a £70million transfer last year in the summer, but Barcelona refused to let him go. More

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      Xavi ‘fighting for Barcelona job and under maximum pressure’ after back-to-back defeats against Girona and Antwerp

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      XAVI is reportedly fighting for his job at Barcelona following back-to-back defeats.Barcelona have just suffered losses to Girona in LaLiga and Royal Antwerp in the Champions League.
      Xavi’s job at Barcelona is reportedly under threatCredit: Getty
      Barcelona have lost back-to-back gamesCredit: EPA
      The defeat in Europe did not prove costly as the Catalonians still topped Group H.
      However, the loss to LaLiga leaders Girona has left Barcelona seven points off the pace and slumped down in fourth.
      Spanish outlet AS, has claimed that the loss to Antwerp has “stained the club’s image in Europe”.
      The report has suggested that Xavi, 43, has been left in a “weak position” and that he “knows” he has lost the confidence of all six members of the club’s sports commission.
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      The commission is made up of president Joan Laporta, Deco, Rafael Yuste, Joan Soler, Enric Masip and Bojan.
      Deco has recently had a disagreement with Xavi as he denied being consulted about a late call-up to the team.
      He told Movistar Plus: “The call-ups are a matter for the coach. We did not come to a consensus on anything.
      “There was a change of plans regarding travel and we have decided that everyone should travel.
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      “It is an issue that was discussed for management reasons.”
      After the defeat to Antwerp, Xavi admitted that he was “worried”.
      He said: “The feeling is not good. We’ve had misfortune, from a 2-2 draw. We could have gotten more. We’re on a rough patch.
      “I’m worried, it’s normal. The team is not comfortable. We’re on a bad run, we’ve had two negative results.
      “We have to be critical of ourselves. We have to improve. The opposing team generates chances, but it’s hard for us to do so.
      “We have to improve and know that we are not on a good run.”
      Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi is Ladbrokes’ favourite to replace Xavi should he be sacked.

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      Mason Greenwood is ‘wanted by Barcelona as they plan shock transfer for Man Utd striker after Getafe loan’

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      MASON Greenwood is reportedly wanted by Barcelona in a permanent transfer from Manchester United. The striker is currently on loan at Getafe in Spain, but a major hint about his future has been revealed as huge names compete for the player.
      Getafe’s president said earlier this week the club wish to sign Mason Greenwood permanentlyCredit: Getty
      As reported by talkSPORT, Barcelona have sent scouts to watch the 22-year-old after he impressed with four goals and three assists in his 13 games so far.
      Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid are also rumoured to be monitoring the striker, who has helped boost his team to ninth place in LaLiga.
      And, reports in Italy suggested Lazio are also interested in signing Greenwood next summer.
      The owner of the Champions League team is understood to be “obsessed” with the English player and a January bid “cannot be ruled out”, Italian media reported.
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      In addition, The Sun understands Valencia and Real Sociedad are both “monitoring” Greenwood, and could make a move in the summer.
      Our source said: “Mason has done brilliantly since he moved to Spain and is really catching the eye after a strong start to his time at Getafe.
      “There are a number of clubs looking at him in Spain with scouts from Valencia and Sociedad seemingly at the front of the queue.
      “It is highly unlikely Mason will return to Manchester United.
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      “That ship has sailed, and he looks set to enjoy the next phase of his career in Spain where he has really settled and found his feet both personally and professionally.”
      With his current record on the field, Getafe are considering making Greenwood a permanent team player when this season finishes.
      Getafe president, Angel Corres, spoke to Cadena SER on Tuesday and revealed: “With Greenwood, we are not only planning on him staying another year, but we also want to buy him.”
      The football boss admitted it is “still too early” to make any final decisions.
      “I believe a lot [in Greenwood]. From here, we continue to work periodically, we continue to meet with Manchester [United] to see if they are happy,” he added.
      A recent report by The Athletic revealed that Getafe have now inserted a 20 per cent sell-on clause into any deal.
      This means that if they buy Greenwood, they will only have to pay 80 per cent of the full fee.
      And, if Greenwood is not signed by Getafe they will still claim 20 per cent of whatever fee is exchanged with another club.
      It comes as the star striker, who is under contract at Old Trafford until 2025, is not believed to have a future with the club.
      Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 following charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control.
      He denied all the charges and they were later dropped by the CPS.
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      The club attempted to reintegrate Greenwood but made a U-turn on after backlash from fans.
      Greenwood last played for Man Utd in their 1-0 win over West Ham on January 22, 2022.
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      Barcelona players BANNED from taking showers at stadium & training as fans say ‘no wonder they stink on the pitch’

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      BARCELONA players have reportedly been banned from using the showers at their home stadium and training centre for the foreseeable future.The La Liga giants are currently residing at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Catalonia while the Nou Camp is under reconstruction.
      Barcelona players are currently not allowed to shower at their home stadium or their training groundCredit: Getty
      But due to a local drought they have been advised against taking showers.
      According to Mundo Deportivo, it is affecting Barcelona and Girona players.
      Footballers have been told that if they continue to use water they will have to “compensate” for it.
      Instead, they will have to shower at home.
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      The Catalonia Minister of Climate Action, Food and Rural Agenda David Mascort told Spanish radio station Cadena SAR: “What Barca has to do is compensate for the water it uses with irrigation and save with showers.
      “Whether in Montjuic [home stadium] or in the Ciutat Esportiva [training facility].
      “All these equipment consume a lot of water and have the obligation to reduce their compensation.
      “If they [Barca] want to continue watering the fields, they will have to compensate even more for what they consume.”
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      Fans took to social media to react to the new development, with one person writing: “That’s the reason the players be stinking on the pitch 😭.”
      While another joked: “Now if we drop a stinker the players will actually stink until they get home. Nice.”
      Catalonia has been enduring a long-running drought since last year, with authorities warning that Barcelona may need to have fresh water shipped in by boat over the coming months.
      Barcelona currently sit fourth in the La Liga table, seven points behind leaders Girona. More