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      Jude Bellingham reveals Real boss Carlo Ancelotti’s hilarious X-rated insult after watching his brother Jobe score twice

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM has revealed how Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti got him worried with an X-rated prank about his brother Jobe.The England midfielder told how his mischievous manager trolled him after they watched younger sibling Jobe score twice for Sunderland.Jude Bellingham joked that Carlo Ancelotti had fun at his expensiveCredit: RexJobe Bellingham netted twice, with his brother and Ancelotti observingCredit: RexBellingham Senior, 21, could eventually see his 18-year-old brother follow him into the pantheon of mega-money transfers.Now Jude has explained how that move could have been scarily sooner rather than later!The 36-cap star joined Real from Borussia Dortmund for £115million in June 2023.And he’s disclosed what happened just two months later – when Jobe hit an eye-catching double, via a firm header and a calm slot-home.READ MORE TOP STORIESIt gave the Black Cats a 2-1 Championship comeback win at home to Rotherham.And it left Ancelotti purring mischievously… well enough to fool Bellingham!Jude told his YouTube channel: “I still remember when my brother Jobe scored twice, we were watching the game and Ancelotti said, ‘f***… we brought the wrong one! I’m going to bring him here’.“I said, ‘where are you going to play him?’. Carlo said, in your position!’  Most read in ChampionshipJobe Bellingham was only 17 when he notched a double vs RotherhamCredit: Getty”I was like, ‘f*** that!’ And then finally he gave me a little smirk and my heart just dropped and I thought, ‘okay, fine’. “And then I’m like, no pressure for today!”Jude Bellingham signs shirt for Kim Kardashian’s son SaintSo how DID the elder Bellingham respond?Later the very same day he too struck a couple of goals – as Real bettered Sunderland’s fightback.Los Blancos were 1-0 down at Almeria in LaLiga.Bellingham then fired home from close range and nodded Real in front, before Vinicius Junior clinched a 3-1 victory.Fast forward 13 months, and Sunderland are two points clear in the Championship, while Real are four adrift of Barca in the Spanish top flight.So maybe, come May, Bellingham Junior might get one over on Jude by being the only title winner this season!Bellingham explained how Ancelotti bantered with himCredit: Getty More

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      Forgotten ex-Premier League star joins fourth division BASKETBALL team two years after reaching Champions League semis

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      EX-TOTTENHAM star Etienne Capoue has completed a shock career switch to join a BASKETBALL team.Capoue, 36, played for Villarreal in the Champions League semi-final just two years ago.Etienne Capoue won the Europa League with Villarreal but was released this summerCredit: Getty – PoolBut he is currently starring for fourth tier basketball side CB Jovens L’Eliana, but can’t play in official matchesCredit: instagram @ cbjovenslelianaHowever, the midfielder has now sealed a stunning switch to a fourth-tier basketball team.It comes after Capoue was released by the La Liga club this summer, having made 148 appearances over three-and-a-half years with the Yellow Submarine.Capoue is currently training with CB Jovens L’Eliana, who are based in Valencia.The team shared a photo of Capoue following a friendly match after they won 78-70 over CB Morvedre earlier this week.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCapoue, capped seven times by the France national team, was all smiles standing in the back row second from left in the team photo.They have less than 2,000 followers on Instagram at the time of writing.Capoue is well-known for his love of basketball and the NBA.The defensive midfielder stands at 6ft 2″, the same as legendary Golden State Warriors shooter Stephen Curry.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHowever, according to Relevo, Capoue does not have a licence, meaning he cannot play in official competitive matches for the team.He has been linked with a return to England in his free agency.Football icons’ strange hobbiesCapoue played 181 games for Watford, whom he joined from Tottenham.He originally joined the North London club as one of the “magnificent seven” signings to replace Real Madrid-bound Gareth Bale.At Villarreal, Capoue also won the Europa League as they beat Manchester United on penalties.Capoue later assisted in their Champions League semi-final clash against Liverpool the following season as they came from 2-0 down in the first leg.But the Reds showed their dominance and ran out 3-2 winners to seal a 5-2 aggregate victory.However, they would lose in the final to Real Madrid.Capoue was one of Tottenham’s ‘magnificent seven’ who arrived to replace Gareth BaleCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdHe made 181 appearances at WatfordCredit: ReutersWho are these famous footballers? More

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      Spanish footie crisis as ‘sexual consent contract’ with ‘accidental rape’ clause exposed after string of controversies

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      SPANISH footballers are said to be using sexual consent contracts after a wave of rape and assault allegations.The consent forms that purportedly include an “accidental rape” clause are now a common occurrence following a string of controversies involving players.The alleged consent form was exposed by the National Centre for Training of Football Coaches of Spain Miguel GalanCredit: TwitterThe Wolves striker was arrested over an alleged sex assaultCredit: EPAConvicted rapist Dani Alves served a few weeks of his four-year sentenceCredit: ReutersRubiales faced backlash for his interaction with Jenni Hermoso last yearCredit: APThe revelation came from the head of the head of National Centre for Training of Football Coaches of Spain Miguel Galan who said a number of players are now using the contract.He shared a photo of the alleged consent form on X and said the four-page letter is circulating among LaLiga players.Galan told a Spanish TV show that the form was passed to him by a foreign football player.The contract, written in English includes several sections including a controversial clause called “accidental rape.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLIt states that both parties need to identify themselves using their full names and confirm they are both “sexually attracted to each other”.The document adds: “Therefore, the consenter and the proposer put their bodies at the mutual disposal for the aforementioned purpose from the time and date indicated for a period of hours.”Speaking on the Spanish TV show “En boca de todos”, Galan said: “I received this type of contract from a foreign footballer, so I suspect that they are used in other countries, under another law. I think that a contract like this has no place.”He added he is aware that two players in LaLiga and one in the third division are using the forms and said he has questions about other methods of consent such as through a mobile phone.Most read in FootballIt comes days after striker Rafa Mir was arrested over an alleged sex assault.The 27-year-old, currently on loan at LaLiga team Valencia from top-flight rivals Sevilla, was released on bail but will continue to be probed as part of an ongoing criminal investigation.While a few months ago 41-year-old Dani Alves served a few weeks of his four-and-a-half-year sentence for a rape conviction before being released on bail from a prison in March.He was accused of raping a woman in a nightclub in Barcelona on December 30, 2022.And last year Luis Rubiales stepped down from his role as Spanish FA chief following a public backlash to his interaction with player Jenni Hermoso.If convicted of sexual assault and covering up the infamous “Kissgate” scandal he will also pay £85,000 compensation to victim Hermoso. More

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      Ex-LaLiga star found guilty of sexual abuse and fined after grabbing breasts of mascot in parakeet costume

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      A SPANISH footballer has been found guilty of sexually abusing a rival team mascot as he led his team out for a LaLiga match.Former Spain U21 ace Hugo Mallo, who was captaining Celta Vigo at the time, was convicted of groping his victim’s breasts during an official greeting before the match started.Hugo Mallo has been found guilty of sexually abusing a rival mascotCredit: GettyHe was convicted of groping the mascot’s breasts under their costumeCredit: GettyHe was fined £5,065 and ordered to pay his victim £845 in damages by a court in Barcelona.Defender Mallo, 33, now plays for Greek side Aris Salonika.In an 11-page ruling released today following the footballer’s one-day trial on July 11, sentencing judge Salvador Roig Tejedor ruled Mallo had committed the illicit act in April 2019 “with the intention of satisfying his libidinous desires” before his then-team’s away match against Espanyol.The victim was working as one of two mascots for the Catalan side and was wearing a parakeet costume.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe judge said in his written sentence: “It has been proven that the accused, Hugo M.N, around 8.30pm on April 24 2019, when he was captain of Celta Vigo Football Club, put his hand under the parakeet outfit of the female mascot and touched her breasts.“He did this as he greeted the members of rival team Espanyol and their mascots when he reached the spot where the female mascot was.“He acted with the intention of satisfying his libidinous desire and undermining his victim’s sexual integrity, obliging her to step back and push the accused away with her right hand.”Mallo had denied any wrongdoing and insisted he greeted his victim in the normal way with a handshake.Most read in FootballCCTV footage examined by investigators showed him with his hand on the mascot’s waist in what was described as a “contradiction” in his evidence although police weren’t able to see the sex crime in the videos they watched.The judge described the victim’s account of events as “firm and vehement.”Where are they now: The unusual careers of former footballersMallo has been offered the chance to appeal his sentence and fine.Espanyol fans have long been called Los Periquitos – Spanish for Parakeets – due to the fugitive birds that lived in the trees around its old stadium. More

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      Forgotten Premier League stars star in hilarious The Office remake as fans say ‘best thing I’ve seen all day’

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      THREE forgotten Premier League stars have starred in Real Betis’ remake of The US Office.Former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin was featured in the video that celebrated Aitor Ruibal signing a new contract at the LaLiga outfit.Hector Bellerin appeared in Real Betis’ social media videoCredit: Twitter @RealBetisFormer West Ham man Pablo Fornals was also featuredCredit: Twitter @RealBetisGoalkeeper Adrian made a hilarious cameoCredit: Twitter @RealBetisThe video was a parody of The US OfficeCredit: Twitter @RealBetisBellerin, 29, had many appearances in the video as he could be seen heating a door handle with a torch and wearing a bandana.The first clip is a reference to the character Dwight Schrute preparing to hold a mock fire alarm.The second is Bellerin pretending to be Steve Carell’s character, Michael Scott, doing his ‘Prison Mike’ impersonation.The video also features ex-Liverpool and West Ham goalkeeper Adrian as well as former Hammer Pablo Fornals.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe pair both had more simple roles than Bellerin as they appeared to just be doing office work.Fans loved the video as they reacted on social media.One posted: “And this is why Betis are my Spanish team.”A second wrote: “This is the best thing I have seen all day.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA third commented: “Betis way of announcing Aitor Ruibal’s contract extension is the best thing you will see all day.”A fourth said: “What a work of art.”Meet the new Wags of the Premier League season, from a Belgian interior designer to a Portuguese modelThe video was made to announce Aitor Ruibal’s contract extensionCredit: Twitter @RealBetisFans claimed it was the ‘best video’ in football historyCredit: Twitter @RealBetisAnother added: “These guys just made the best video in the history of football.”The video ended with Ruibal replicating the famous scene in which Michael Scott tries to parkour around the office of Dunder Mifflin.Bellerin joined Betis in 2023 after a stint at Spanish giants Barcelona.He signed for the Catalonian outfit in 2022 from Arsenal, having already spent a season on loan at Betis.Fornals joined the club in January from West Ham and has already scored three goals for the club in LaLiga.He is playing under his former Hammers boss, Manuel Pellegrini, who has been in charge of the Seville-based club since 2020.Adrian signed for Betis as a free agent in the summer after he was released from Liverpool after five seasons.Former West Ham and Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is the Betis coachCredit: GettyWho are these famous footballers? More

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      Real Madrid forced to ‘urgently close’ training ground stadium due to fungus problem

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      REAL MADRID have been forced to shut down their training ground stadium due to a fungus problem.The closure of Di Stefano stadium will affect the Los Blancos reserve team, Real Madrid Castilla.Real Madrid have been forced to shut down their training ground stadium Di Stefano due to a fungus problemCredit: ReutersThe closure of the stadium will effect Real Madrid’s reserve team Castilla who play their home games at the groundCredit: ReutersCastilla who usually play their home games at the ground were set to host their next home match this Sunday, September 15 against Betis Deportivo.Instead, the reserve team will now play their match on Field 7 in Valdebebas – another pitch at Real Madrid’s extensive training complex.According to Spanish outlet Marca the fungus has “sickened” the pitch to the point where it is unfit for play.To restore the pitch, a treatment is necessary that will temporarily prevent access to the Di Stefano as part of the maintenance process.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe pitch was noticeably in bad condition last Saturday at Castilla’s first home game against Ibiza.Castilla’s next home clash after Betis is not until September 28 when they hope the ground will be ready to use once again.The club has notified its fans about Castilla’s venue change.Due to the limited capacity of Field 7, members who wish to attend must request a free ticket for the Betis match by calling the Member Service Line.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMembers can also request an additional ticket for a companion, provided the companion is also a member. However, ticket offices will distribute tickets on a first-come, first-served basis until they are sold out.Watch Jude Bellingham’s expletive-laden instructions to Mbappe and Co at half-time of Real Madrid drawReal Madrid are also set to face Sporting Club de Portugal in the second round of the UEFA Women’s Champions League at the Di Stefano later this month.THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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      Ex-Barcelona ace claims reason they didn’t win more titles and famously lost to Liverpool was because they were ‘BORED’

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      IVAN RAKITIC has claimed that his Barcelona side were beaten by Liverpool in 2019 because they were “BORED”.The LaLiga giants were dumped out of the Champions League by the Premier League outfit after an unforgettable 4-0 defeat at Anfield.Liverpool mounted a spectacular comeback to beat Barcelona in 2019Credit: Times Newspapers LtdIvan Rakitic has claimed the result came about because they were ‘bored’Credit: Getty – ContributorLiverpool mounted a miraculous comeback to win the tie, having been 3-0 down after the first leg in Spain.Divock Origi scored the first before Georginio Wijnaldum’s brace levelled the tie.Origi then netted the iconic winner after latching on to Trent Alexander-Arnold’s quick corner.Rakitic, 36, has now insisted that the defeat for Barcelona was as a result of the team being “bored.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe said: “With all due respect and affection to all the teams, Barcelona did not win more because of boredom and thinking about things other than football.”I have heard many of your teammates say that they have never seen anything like this.”We screwed up against Roma and Liverpool, but I am convinced that we were affected by that boredom, by feeling too superior.”If you don’t give your all, you don’t win.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”If we had maintained our hunger, we would have won one or two more Champions Leagues.”Rakitic enjoyed a lot of success in Barcelona during his six-year spell at the club.The 25 top-rated footballers in EA FC25The Croatian midfielder won four LaLiga titles, four Copa de Rey’s and a Champions League in 2015.The result in 2019 saw Jurgen Klopp’s side book their spot in the Champions League final.Liverpool went on to win the match against fellow Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Man Utd flop Memphis Depay joins Corinthians after Atletico exit as Ronald Koeman gives update on international future

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      FORMER Manchester United star Memphis Depay has joined Brazilian side Corinthians.The Dutchman was a free agent after leaving Atletico Madrid at the end of last season.Memphis Depay has joined Brazilian giants CorinthiansCredit: Instagram @corinthiansHe played in every game for Holland at the EurosRonald Koeman says Depay still has an international futureCredit: RexDepay, 30, has penned a deal at Corinthians until December 2026.The ex-Barcelona, Lyon and PSV striker featured in all six of Holland’s matches at Euro 2024 – but he was not selected for the current international window.Manager Ronald Koeman also axed Steven Bergwijn from the squad because he moved to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad from Ajax for £17.7million.But he has promised to not do the same to Depay, explaining: “I disapproved of Steven Bergwijn’s move to Saudi, with Memphis it can be different.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”The level of the league in Brazil is different, so yes, he can still be part of the national team – but it depends on his fitness and if he reaches his level.”Koeman explained Depay’s current absence from the squad, saying: “It’s primarily because he doesn’t have a club. That means you don’t play football and you can’t be with the national team.”On former Tottenham star Bergwijn, Koeman said last week: “The book is basically closed to him. He knows what I think about this.”When you are 26, your main ambition should be sporting, not financial. These are choices that players make.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I have never been in that situation because I could go to Barcelona.”He could have stayed at Ajax, that’s not bad, is it? Rooney reveals he gave Depay a ‘talking to’ after Dutch star turned up to Man Utd game in a Rolls Royce and cowboy hat”You have to respect that choice, but personally I wouldn’t have moved.” More