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      Mason Greenwood wants investigation into whether Jude Bellingham called him a ‘rapist’ dropped

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      MASON Greenwood wants an investigation into whether Jude Bellingham called him a “rapist” dropped.Real Madrid’s Bellingham appeared to mouth a slur after tackling the Getafe player this month.
      Mason Greenwood wants an investigation into whether Jude Bellingham called him a ‘rapist’ droppedCredit: Getty
      Real Madrid’s Bellingham appeared to mouth a slur after tackling the Getafe player this monthCredit: Ruckas
      Spanish footie bosses launched a probe, which could see England star Bellingham 20, hit with a ban.
      But a source said: “Mason has told them he doesn’t want Jude to be punished and has asked them to drop it.
      “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.
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      “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, 22, was loaned from Man United last September after bosses ruled he needed to rebuild his career away from Old Trafford — despite charges of attempted rape, assault and controlling behaviour being dropped.
      He has settled in Spain with his partner and baby and is being pursued by Barcelona after scoring seven goals with five assists in 25 league games.
      United’s minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe last week appeared to open the door to a return, saying: “The process will be to understand the facts, not the hype and then come to a fair decision on the basis of values — which is basically, ‘Is he a good guy or not?’.”
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      Major hint at Mason Greenwood’s future as club boss says star striker is ‘crazy’ about playing for him

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      A MAJOR hint has been dropped over Mason Greenwood’s future after Getafe’s president claimed the star striker is “crazy” about playing for the Spanish outfit.Greenwood, 22, was loaned out to Getafe by Manchester United last summer.
      Mason Greenwood has been on loan at Getafe since septemberCredit: Getty
      Getafe president Angel Torres is waiting on Manchester United’s decisionCredit: Getty
      The striker has not featured for United since he was suspended after being arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault in January 2022.
      All charges were subsequently dropped with the Red Devils suggesting that he recommences his career away from Old Trafford.
      Now, according to Getafe president Angel Torres, who spoke with Spanish radio station COPE, the forward wants to remain at Getafe.
      He said: “He is very comfortable and crazy about staying another year.
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      “It’s a matter that they [United] have to decide. There is new ownership. They have to decide.
      “In Spain, he has a market but they [Barcelona] have money. Barca’s way of playing would suit him well but it depends on Manchester United.
      “If it’s true, he’ll tell me.”
      Last week, new United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe refused to rule out the possibility of Greenwood returning to the club.
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      The Red Devils academy graduate has attracted interest from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid and United could well cash in this summer.
      But Sir Jim has since hinted that the 22-year-old could be handed a path back to Old Trafford.
      Mason Greenwood trains for first time with new club Getafe after more than 18 months since last game
      Speaking for the first time since completing his £1.03billion purchase of a 27 per cent stake in the club, which includes control of football affairs, petro-chemicals magnate Ratcliffe gave a remarkable insight into his ambitions and thoughts.
      And the Red Devils supremo claimed last Wednesday that a fresh decision will be taken on the future of Greenwood.
      Ratcliffe said: “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.
      “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.”
      Sir Jim also suggested his preferred option would be a new £2bn replacement stadium for Old Trafford, although rebuilding the club’s 114-year-old home is still on the agenda.
      Greenwood’s potential future optionsMASON Greenwood’s long-term future in football still remains unclear.
      Greenwood is out of contract in 2025 and is largely expected to leave Old Trafford in the summer.
      But the star has enjoyed a good season at Getafe and has been linked with other clubs.
      Here are his four main options:
      Stay at Manchester United
      Greenwood’s United career was largely thought to be over when he moved to Getafe on deadline day last September.
      But new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has since hinted that the 22-year-old could be handed a path back to Old Trafford.
      Ratcliffe left the door open for Greenwood to play for United again after saying a “decision” needed to be made.
      Sir Jim said: “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.”
      Barcelona
      The Spanish giants are understood to have been monitoring the former Manchester United star all season.
      Greenwood has reportedly told his advisors that Barcelona is a “dream move”.
      One source told SunSport: “Barcelona want to sign Greenwood, and he wants to move there.
      “The next step is for the clubs to come to an agreement.”
      Barca are even said to be willing to offer the 22-year-old Lionel Messi’s legendary No10 shirt to convince him to join.
      Atletico Madrid
      The Red Devils academy graduate has also attracted interest from Atletico Madrid.
      Marca previously reported, via Estadio Deportivo, that the club have held talks with United as they step up their pursuit.
      Atletico had a chance to take in Greenwood up close during their derby meeting in mid-December. 
      Whilst the former England international didn’t get on the scoresheet during the testy 3-3 draw, Getafe were able to frustrate the Champions League side and escape the Metropolitano with a point. 
      Make Getafe move permanent
      Greenwood has been building back his form as a regular starter at the La Liga side.
      He seems to have been enjoying his football and is thought to be interested in staying in Spain long-term after settling in the national capital.
      Greenwood has scored seven goals and provided five assists in 25 appearances.
      But several unnamed Italian clubs have also been linked with making moves for Greenwood in the summer.

      Greenwood was sent out on loan to LaLiga side Getafe in September last year.
      His time in Spain has so far proven fruitful, having scored seven goals and provided five assists in 25 appearances.
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      But the ex-Prem ace and his Getafe team-mates were thrashed 4-0 by Barcelona on the weekend.
      However, his impressive form has even seen him linked with an incredible move to the Catalan side.
      Greenwood has been in top form for Getafe this seasonCredit: EPA
      The former Prem ace last played for Man Utd in January 2022CCredit: Getty More

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      Luka Modric, 38, tipped for stunning Premier League return and would ‘easily’ start after leaving Real Madrid

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      LUKA MODRIC is tipped for a stunning Premier League return according to his former Tottenham team-mate Jamie O’Hara.The 38-year-old rolled back the years for Real Madrid on Sunday as he scored a late winner against Sevilla.
      Jamie O’Hara reckons Luka Modric will return to the Premier League this summerCredit: Alamy
      O’Hara played with Modric during his time at TottenhamCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd

      Modric has dropped down the pecking order at the Bernabeu this season following the arrival of Jude Bellingham in the summer.
      Bellingham stunning goalscoring form, with 16 goals in 21 games, has fired Real to the top of LaLiga.
      But, with the England star out injured, it was Modric’s turn to be the hero again.
      Modric came on from the bench in the 75th minute before his late strike earned all three points for Los Blancos.
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      And O’Hara reckons the Croatian midfielder, whose contract expires in June, has showed he could “easily” start in any Premier League side.
      He said: “I had the pleasure of playing with Luka Modric and let me tell you, he was absolutely unbelievable.
      “You couldn’t get the ball off him in training. He’s just gone from strength to strength.
      “He’s been unbelievable at Real Madrid and ended up having a brilliant career playing with some of the best players ever.
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      “He could probably still play in the Premier League – he could go to Manchester United and easily slot into midfield and even Manchester City, to be honest.”
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      Modric spent three years with O’Hara at Spurs after joining in 2008 for a fee worth £16.5million.
      O’Hara then left North London in 2011 to join Wolves while Modric remained at the Lilywhites until 2012 before he headed to the Spanish capital.
      And what a career Modric has had since.
      He joined Los Blancos for £30million and in his second term won the Champions League.
      Modric was then a key man when they won it again, three times in a row, between 2015-16 to 2017–18.

      In total, he has won 24 major trophies at Madrid, including five Champions League titles, three La Liga crowns, and two Copa del Reys.
      Alongside he is the Croatia national team captain leading them to the World Cup final in 2018 and third place in 2022.
      O’Hara continued: “We all know he’s getting older and that Real Madrid are changing things to go with a more youthful approach, but Luka Modric could go anywhere he wants this summer.
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      “What a player and what a career he’s had – he’ll probably go down as one of the best midfielders ever.
      “If he was English or Brazilian you would put him in the category of every other top midfielder who’s ever played the game.” More

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      I’m a Real Madrid legend and Ballon d’Or runner-up, Jude Bellingham is the best player I’ve seen in a very long time

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM strikes fear within the ranks of Real Madrid’s rivals, according to a football legend.The Brit, 20, has been revelation since arriving at the Bernabeu last summer for an initial £88.5million transfer from Borussia Dortmund.
      Jude Bellingham has been praised by one of Real Madrid’s greatest legendsCredit: Rex
      Real legend Raul claims Bellingham is the best player he’s seen in a very long timeCredit: Getty
      Twenty goals in 29 appearances, including 16 in LaLiga, is making a strong case for the midfielder to be considered the best player in the world this season.
      His first campaign in the famous white colours of Madrid saw him nominated on Monday for the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award.
      Raul is a club legend at Madrid, having won six league titles and three Champions Leagues as part of the Galacticos era.
      And the retired Spanish forward, 46, said: “Jude Bellingham is one of the players who has impressed me the most in the past few years.

      “I had the opportunity to see him training and playing in a few games, of course.
      “I think as the president of Real Madrid Florentino Perez would say, he was born to play in Real Madrid.
      “In such a short time, he’s known how to connect with people, with the values that Real Madrid and sports in general transmit.
      “And then, despite his young age, he’s very mature in his way of expressing himself, connecting with people. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a player with those qualities.
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      “I wish him all the best because he’s just starting out. He hasn’t even been here in Madrid for six or seven months yet.
      “But I think Real Madrid fans are enjoying him a lot. Rivals fear him, which is a really good sign.
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      “And I think he’s a guy with a very clear mind. He knows what he wants and I think he’s going to give a lot to Real Madrid.
      “He’s also going to give a lot to his national team, too.
      “Because he’s going to be a role model to all those girls and boys, who want to be a footballer or be involved in sports. Mainly through hard work, he’s achieving his dreams.”
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      Football superstar Lionel Messi, tennis world No1 Novak Djokovic, F1 world champion Max Verstappen and South Africa World Cup-winning rugby captain Siya Kolisi have all been shortlisted for accolades.
      The winners of the Awards will be revealed in Madrid on Monday, April 22. More

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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