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      Joao Cancelo tested for heart problem before being cleared to return to Barcelona following ‘serious personal problem’

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      JOAO CANCELO has been cleared to continue playing football after the emergence of a potential heart problem.It was reported by Spanish outlet RAC1 on Wednesday that a family relative of Joao Cancelo was diagnosed with a heart problem.Joao Cancelo has been cleared to play football againCredit: GettyCancelo was sidelined over the weekend for precautionary tests on his heart after a family member was diagnoised with a heart conditionCredit: RexThis prompted Barcelona chiefs to leave him out of their match against Atletico Madrid on Sunday as a “precaution”.The on-loan Manchester City star underwent tests to check whether he had a similar condition and had kept him sidelined from football while it was assessed.Fortunately for the 29-year-old, he has now been given the green light from doctors to return to football activity, with the results coming back declaring he was in good health.It means Cancelo is clear to join up with Roberto Martinez’s Portugal squad.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBefore Cancelo had been cleared to play, former Wigan and Everton boss Martinez said: “We need to look natural. The noise is not a right noise. “We are working, Cancelo is on the list for the second game, we are working on how to monitor the players as we do, we work with the club like Barcelona, but now there is no reason to be alert.”The 2016 Euros champs have friendlies with Sweden and Slovenia over the international break, with their first game coming tomorrow.Cancelo has played 50 games for his national team, scoring 10 goals.Most read in FootballMeanwhile, he has played 32 games in all competitions for Barcelona this season with four goals and four assists to his name.However, Cancelo may have ruffled a few feathers in the Portugal camp after claiming legendary figure Cristiano Ronaldo was past his best.Joao Cancelo in classy gesture as he refuses to step on Man City badge before Champions League return with Bayern Munich He told Portuguese outlet RTP: “He is an important player and spent 15 years competing with [Lionel] Messi for the Ballon d’Or, but the peak of a footballer’s career is between the ages of 25 and 32. “He is an important player for us, but the national team does not depend entirely on him.” More

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      Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni filmed in heated debate ‘arguing over Haaland and Mbappe’

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      FANS are convinced there is division at Real Madrid over the potential signing of Kylian Mbappe after a dressing room debate emerged.The French superstar looks set to join Los Blancos this summer when his contract at PSG expires.Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni had a heated debate appearing to compare two playersCredit: X Tchouameni couldn’t believe that Bellingham disagreed with himCredit: X Real Madrid have also been linked with buying Erling Haaland as an alternative amid reports he is open to leaving Manchester City in the future.A clip has now emerged of Jude Bellingham and midfield partner Aurelien Tchouameni appearing to discuss the two players.The names of the stars in question have been bleeped out but fans are convinced Mbappe and Haaland are being compared.Bellingham sides with his former Borussia Dortmund pal as Tchouameni picks his fellow France ace as the better player.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe England sensation says his man is a “great and unbelievable guy.”But Tchouameni hits back: “We don’t care.”Bellingham then appears to mock team-mate’s voice while saying: “He’s better than your boy.”A baffled Tchouameni is left lost for words and replies: “No brother, no. Please. Please. Please.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERDuring the heated debate, Eduardo Camavinga shouts across the room at the feuding duo: “Man, shut up.”Fans believe Mbappe and Haaland have to be the subject of the argument, with one saying: “Definitely.”How Jude Bellingham is key to England winning Euro 2024Another said: “Thought he was talking about an England player but realised this is most likely Mbappe-Haaland.”Others were not so certain: “I thought they were talking about Harry Kane and Karim Benzema.”Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland played together at DortmundCredit: AlamyAurelien Tchouameni and Kylian Mbappe know each other from France dutyCredit: Reuters More

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      Thibaut Courtois ‘leaves Real Madrid training in tears as ex-Chelsea goalkeeper suffers nasty new injury’

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      THIBAUT COURTOIS has suffered a nasty new injury in Real Madrid training, according to reports in Spain.The former Chelsea goalkeeper has yet to play this season after tearing his cruciate ligament in August.Thibaut Courtois was reportedly left in tears after tearing his meniscus in Real Madrid trainingCredit: EPACourtois hasn’t played a minute of action this campaign after his pre-season injuryCredit: GettyAccording to Marca, Courtois has now suffered another injury setback that will likely rule him out for the rest of the campaign.They claim that the Belgian keeper left training in tears after tearing the meniscus in his right knee.He is now set to undergo surgery on the knee injury, the report adds.Courtois had only recently returned to training following his previous setback.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 31-year-old had not been expected to feature this season after suffering the initial injury on the eve of the season.But he was understood to be ahead of schedule in his recovery as he bid to return for Madrid’s LaLiga and Champions League push.Real Madrid responded to Courtois’ injury by swooping to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga on loan from Chelsea.However, the Spaniard has since lost his place in the side to Andriy Lunin, who has been the regular starter between the sticks since November.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCourtois’ latest injury blow comes amid another public spat with Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco.He branded the national team boss a liar on social media as their feud continues.Belgium boss reacts after Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois publicly calls him outThe bad blood dates back to Tedesco’s decision not to give Courtois the captain’s armband for Belgium’s matches against Austria and Estonia last June.Courtois’ outburst has thrown his international future into doubt after winning 102 caps for the Red Devils during his career.And he now appears unlikely to be fit for Euro 2024 in the summer. More

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      Man Utd ‘decide to sell Mason Greenwood but get hit with immediate blow as Barcelona opt out of transfer race’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are ready to sell Mason Greenwood – but Barcelona are not interested in a deal, transfer reports say. Greenwood has spent the season on loan with Getafe, hitting a run of good form with eight goals in 27 matches. Mason Greenwood remains linked with a Man Utd exitCredit: GettyHis performances attracted interest from the likes of Barca, who have been linked with a summer swoop for the ex-England international. According to Fabrizio Romano for CaughtOffside, United directors and Barca chief Deco did meet for talks. But it is claimed the Spanish giants are not plotting a move for Greenwood right now. It is said, though, that United are willing to let Greenwood go for good if the right proposal is tabled. READ MORE ON MASON GREENWOODAnd the club are actively looking at ways of offloading the forward. A police investigation into Greenwood, 22, was launched in January 2022.But charges of attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour were later dropped.United still made the decision to send the striker out on loan to Spain though new owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe controversially left the door open to a return. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said in February: “We will make a decision. I don’t know if he (Greenwood) could still have a future.“All I can do is talk about the principle of how we will approach decisions like that.Fans spot Roy Keane’s ‘cold’ interaction with Man Utd mascot during FA Cup clash against Liverpool“Is he the right type of footballer? Are we happy with that? Is he a good person or not?“He (Greenwood) is a Manchester United footballer and we are in charge of football. “So the answer is it’s quite clear we have to make a decision. “There is no decision that’s been made. He’s on loan obviously but he’s not the only one. “We’ve got one or two footballers that we have to deal with and we have to make a decision on – so we will do that. “The process will be – understand the facts not the hype and then try and come to a fair decision on the basis of values – which is basically whether he is a good guy or not. “Could he play sincerely for Manchester United well and would we be comfortable with it and the fans be comfortable with it?“I can talk about the principle. The principle is the important one because we will have other issues going forwards. “You are dealing with young people who have not always been brought up in the best circumstances, who have a lot of money and don’t always have the guidance they should have. “What we need to do when we have issues like that is to understand the real effects, not the hype.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Then we need to make a fair decision in the light of the club’s values. That’s what we need to do and that’s how we will deal with it.”New Man Utd owner Sir Jim RatcliffeCredit: PA More

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      Fans grimace at Barcelona star’s painful celebration fail as they say ‘my ACLs would be gone after that’

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      BARCELONA midfielder Fermin Lopez was left red-faced after his goal celebration went wrong at the weekend.The 20-year-old was one of three goalscorers when Xavi’s side cruised to a 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday.Fermin Lopez attempted a knee slide after scoringCredit: EPAThe midfielder’s knees got stuck in the grassCredit: EPALopez then flew forward and was forced into a forward rollCredit: AFPAtleti loanee Joao Felix broke the deadlock in the 38th minute, putting Barcelona in control ahead of half-time.Robert Lewandowski doubled the advantage just after the break and Lopez sealed the win with less than 30 minutes left to play.However, fans were quick to comment on the midfielder’s celebration.After scoring in the 65th minute, Lopez attempted to knee slide next to the corner flag.Read More on FootballHowever, both knees got stuck in the grass and he was forced into a forward roll.Some fans believed he was lucky to avoid injury, with one person taking to social media to write: “Close to being another midfielder out for them, kid needs to stay healthy. He is one of their key players right now.”Another commented: “Ouch! That’s gonna hurt like anything.”A third wrote: “My ACLs would be gone after that.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWhile a fourth likened it to a failed Arjen Robben celebration, adding: “I remember Robben doing something like that and ended up doing a somersault.”Barcelona currently sit second in the La Liga table, nine points above fifth-placed Atletico Madrid.Fans left stunned after Liverpool star Tsimikas ‘got a bit too excited’ celebrating Van Dijk’s Carabao Cup winnerXavi’s side are eight points adrift of league leaders Real Madrid with nine games left to play.Barcelona dedicated Sunday’s win to Joao Cancelo, who was forced to withdraw from the squad due to a reported “serious personal problem”. More

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      Former Chelsea star Joao Felix spotted ‘making obscene gesture’ after scoring for Barcelona against his parent club

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      JOAO FELIX has been caught on camera appearing to make a crude gesture towards his parent club Atletico Madrid.The former Chelsea star is on loan at Barcelona from Atletico.Joao Felix appeared to make an obscene gesture in Barcelona’s win over Atletico MadridCredit: RexFelix appeared to grab the area around his crotch before rubbingCredit: el GOLAZO de GOLOn Sunday, Atletico took on Barcelona in LaLiga at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.Goals from Felix, Robert Lewandowski and Fermin Lopez saw Xavi’s side ran out 3-0 winners before Nahuel Molina was sent off in injury time for the hosts.However, following Felix’s 38th-minute opener, TV cameras from Gol Play appeared to catch the Portuguese making a crude gesture.It came as he was surrounded by Barca team-mates while celebrating in a huddle.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 24-year-old then appeared to put his hand on his crotch area before rubbing it.Felix had received a hostile reception from the home fans in the ground. Chants against him could be heard before the game had even started, with a T-Shirt of his also being burned next to a his plaque outside the stadium.Felix had the last laugh on the pitch, with Barcelona firming up their spot in second ahead of Girona but still eight points behind league leaders Real Madrid.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERMeanwhile, Diego Simeone’s Atletico remain a point outside of the top four behind Athletic Bilbao.Simeone and Felix fell out last season which prompted the former Benfica star’s loan transfer to Chelsea. Young stars set to shine at Euro 2024After the game on Sunday, Felix told ESPN: “Atlético fans do not know the things that happened here during the time I’ve been here.”The fans don’t know what happened here inside, I understand them but I shouldn’t be seen as the bad guy. “Even my relationship with Atléti players is very good.”Felix joined Atletico for a club record £113million in 2019.He has gone on to score 34 goals in 131 games since then.This season he has scored eight times in 34 games for Barcelona. More

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      Joao Cancelo pulls out of Barcelona clash due to ‘serious personal problem’ as team-mates dedicate win to Man City star

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      JOAO CANCELO was forced to miss Barcelona’s clash at Atletico Madrid last night due to a reported “serious personal problem”.Barca loanee Joao Felix scored the opener against his parent club to inflict a first LaLiga home loss of the campaign of Diego Simeone’s side.Scorer Fermin Lopez dedicated Barcelona’s win to an absent team-mateCredit: GettyOn-loan Joao Cancelo reportedly missed out due to a ‘serious personal issue’Credit: APHe gave the visitors the lead on 38 minutes, just before his manager Xavi was sent to the stands for dissent. Robert Lewandowski doubled the advantage in the second half before Fermin Lopez ensured the 3-0 victory to move Barcelona above Girona into second in LaLiga.Before the game, it was revealed that defender Cancelo was ruled out due to an injury.However, several outlets then reported that the 29-year-old Portuguese star, who is on loan from Man City, did not in fact travel due to a personal issue.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd he was in Lopez’s thoughts after the final whistle as he dedicated the win in the Spanish capital to his colleague.The goalscorer, who was due to start on the bench until Andreas Christensen was hurt in the warm-up, said: “I wanted to dedicate this victory to Cancelo, who is having a hard time.“We’ve got second place back, we now need to close the gap to Madrid and fight for the title.“I was a bit surprised starting, despite not being in the original XI but I did my best from the first kick.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER“We are on a great run and want to continue it for as long as possible.”Meanwhile, manager Xavi added: “Joao Cancelo is a very sensitive boy, an extraordinary person with a very big heart.Fans fear Joao Cancelo has been ‘possessed’ after ‘terrifying’ interview of Barcelona star emerges – laliga“Not being able to be with the team today has affected him a lot.”Cancelo moved to the Premier League in 2019 and has tasted three title triumphs but he had a major bust-up with boss Pep Guardiola at the start of 2023.He spent the final six months of last season on loan at Bayern Munich, winning the Bundesliga to go with his Premier League crown, but they opted not to pay the £61.5m option to make the deal permanent, leading to his switch to Barca last summer. More

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      Mason Greenwood could be forced to stay at Man Utd with Barcelona ‘unable to meet transfer valuation’

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      BARCELONA will refuse to match Manchester United’s asking price for Mason Greenwood, according to reports.Greenwood has been on loan from Man Utd at LaLiga side Getafe this season.Barcelona will not meet Man Utd’s asking price for Mason GreenwoodCredit: GettyThe 22-year-old was sent on loan to Spain after Old Trafford chiefs deemed it best for him to move abroad when charges of attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour against him were dropped.It was reported earlier this week that Greenwood’s chances of staying at Getafe beyond the summer were “impossible” despite Man Utd allegedly deciding to sell him.And Greenwood’s future is believed to have been discussed at a meeting between Man Utd chiefs John Murtough and Matt Hargreaves and Barcelona executive Deco earlier this week.Footage captured by Spanish outlet Jijantes shows Murtough and his chief negotiator meeting with Barca director Deco.READ MORE ON MAN UTDTwo CAA Base agents, Frank Tramboli and Fede Massa also tagged along.The day after the executives are said to have gone to watch Greenwood play at Getafe.However, Barcelona will reportedly not be willing to meet the Red Devils’ asking price to sell Greenwood.Mundo Deportivo report this figure to be between £51m and £34m.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThis is said to be out of the Spanish giants budget given the crippling financial issues which are currently impacting its operations.Greenwood has appeared in 27 games this season, scoring eight goals and adding five assists.Inside Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s plans to replace Old Trafford with a ‘Wembley of the North’ More