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      Inter Miami star Lionel Messi makes winter transfer decision amid Barcelona return and Saudi Arabia loan rumours

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      LIONEL MESSI has made his decision over a winter transfer, according to reports.The Inter Miami star has been linked with a loan move to Barcelona or a Saudi Arabian club.
      Lionel Messi will reportedly not go out on loan this winterCredit: Reuters
      The MLS season is drawing to a close and the David Beckham-owned side are set to miss out on the play-offs with just two matches against Charlotte to go this term.
      There was speculation Messi could keep busy until the 2024 season begins in February by going on loan.
      But transfer guru Fabrizio Romano claims he is not considering joining another team.
      He is reportedly fully focused on Inter Miami and Argentina.
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      His national side face Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and bitter rivals Brazil in 2026 World Cup qualifiers over the next two months.
      Inter Miami’s pre-season will begin in January, but Messi could play in friendlies with the club set to take place in Asia in November.
      He is afterwards expected to take a holiday for one month.
      Barcelona have supposedly been open to bringing back the 36-year-old legend despite financial troubles.
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      Meanwhile, Messi rejected a £350million-a-year deal from Al-Hilal over the summer.
      They instead signed his old Barca team-mate Neymar. More

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      Ancelotti wears furry hat and gown as he finishes Master’s Degree.. and now wants Real Madrid stars to call him ‘doctor’

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      CARLO ANCELOTTI wants his Real Madrid stars to call him “doctor.”That’s after being awarded a Master’s Degree in Italy.
      Carlo Ancelotti has been awarded a Master’s Degree in ItalyCredit: Getty
      Ancelotti delivered a passionate speech titled ‘Football, a way of life’Credit: Getty
      Four-time Champions League-winning manager Ancelotti donned a furry hat and gown as he picked up his honorary doctorate at the University of Parma.
      He was awarded an Honorary Master’s in Sciences and Techniques of Preventive and Adapted Motor Activity to celebrate his 44 years in the beautiful game.
      Ancelotti’s degree came from the University’s prestigious Medicine and Surgery Department.
      And at Wednesday’s ceremony, he delivered a speech titled ‘Football, a way of life’.
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      Ancelotti, 64, received his award with ex-AC Milan managers Arrigo Sacchi and Ariedo Braida in the crowd.
      The tactician received a standing ovation as he thanked family and friends.
      But his Real Madrid stars may now have to start calling him “Doctor Ancelotti” instead of “boss.”
      The former Premier League winner with Chelsea said: “Sport has been a great school of life for me.
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      The Real Madrid boss wore a furry hat as he received a honorary doctorateCredit: Getty
      “Some will say that I have taken few tests; in reality I have taken many and every three days I take more.
      “I will say to my players ‘you can call me doctor’. The strength of football is not in the individual, it is in the group.
      “It is not the work, it is more the passion, which has allowed me to dedicate myself to football for 44 years and which you can’t buy on the market.
      “The unpredictability of this sport gives me a strong passion. It has never represented a sacrifice or a job.
      “I was like that at 15 years old, it’s still how I am today. If you don’t have passion, you can’t express yourself 100 per cent.” More

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      Brahim Diaz ‘changes nationality from Spain’ – and it’s bad news for Real Madrid

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      REAL MADRID star Brahim Diaz has decided to switch his international allegiance from Spain to Morocco.The winger returned to Real in the summer following a two-year loan spell at AC Milan.
      Brahim Diaz is set to switch his allegiance to MoroccoCredit: Getty
      He has not been first-choice under Carlo Ancelotti but that could be about to change following the injury to Vinicius Jr.
      However Los Blancos could now be set to lose Diaz for a large chunk of the season.
      That is because he has decided to represent Morocco, who he qualifies to play for through his father, report Marca.
      Diaz has one Spain cap but rules allow players to switch national allegiance if they have fewer than three caps – as long as their appearances did not come in the World Cup.
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      And if Morocco call up Diaz, he could miss several Real Madrid matches due to the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.
      The tournament takes place between January 13 – February 11 2024.
      So if Morocco get to the final Diaz will miss five games, and potentially more as he may need time to recover.
      Real play rivals Atletico Madrid in that period, the only team to beat them so far this season.
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      However the LaLiga leaders have coped well in the absence of key players like Vinicius and Eder Militao this season.
      That is thanks in part to the form of Jude Bellingham, who has scored ten goals in ten games since arriving in the summer. More

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      Jude Bellingham gets stunning £155,000 electric BMW as Real Madrid stars are all gifted new cars

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM has received a stunning £155,000 electric BMW as part of Real Madrid’s partnership with the car manufacturer.The England star has had an amazing start to life in the Spanish capital, scoring ten goals in ten games for his new team.
      Jude Bellingham signs his new carCredit: Instagram @realmadrid
      Real Madrid stars have been gifted new BMWsCredit: Instagram @realmadrid
      Bellingham is also able to enjoy perks off the pitch, with all Real Madrid stars being handed a BMW.
      The 20-year-old smiled as he posed next to his new BMW XM.
      He also signed the back of it when he picked it up.
      Bellingham’s new motor is a plug-in hybrid SUV with 748 horsepower.
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      Real Madrid players picked up their electric BMWs as part of a new initiative to make their journeys to training more environmentally friendly.
      A club statement read: “The football first team received the official BMW cars at an event which took place at Real Madrid City.
      “This season, the team will use vehicles classified as ‘0 emissions’ in order to be able to make their daily journeys in 100% electric mode.
      “The players have opted for models such as the BMW i4 M50, the new BMW i4 eDrive35, the first BMW XM, the BMW iX M60 and the BMW IX xDrive50.
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      “These are high-performance, sustainable models featuring state-of-the-art technology, all geared towards dynamism, precision and aesthetics, without neglecting electrification.”
      Bellingham joined up with England for international duty on Monday.
      He could be in action for Gareth Southgate’s side as they take on Australia in a friendly at Wembley on Friday night.
      The England boss was asked this week if Bellingham is already the best player in the world.
      Southgate, 53, replied: “It’s not a stupid question.
      “I haven’t seen everybody and studied everybody playing. All I can say it is he’s at the one of the biggest clubs in the world — arguably the biggest — and he’s playing exceptionally well.
      “He’s currently the match winner for them so he’s in a brilliant place.”
      Bellingham, 20, is on England dutyCredit: Getty More

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      Eleven wonderkids set to tear up Euro 2028 including Man Utd ace and Barca history-maker as UK & Ireland to host

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      WITH the UK and Ireland CONFIRMED to be hosting Euro 2028 today, it’s time to look ahead to what the tournament could look like when it rolls around in five years.Here’s a list of 11 of the hottest prospects that could be lighting up the likes of Wembley and the Principality Stadium by the time the tournament comes around.
      A look at the youngsters that could flourish at the EurosCredit: SunSport
      Mathys Tel, 18, France
      After Harry Kane’s £100million move to Bayern it’s natural that the England captain grabs the bulk of game time and media attention in Munich.
      But in Mathys Tel, he has a more than capable back-up and eventual successor waiting in the wings.
      Tel has made 11 appearances this season and despite starting just two of these, has racked up six goals and one assist in his 310 minutes of football.
      In Mathys Tel, Bayern look to have their Harry Kane successor sorted alreadyCredit: Getty
      Evan Ferguson, 18, Ireland
      One of the host nations, Ireland will be hoping that 18-year-old Evan Ferguson will be in the prime of his career by the time Euro 2028 rolls around.
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      Trying to put an estimate on his ceiling right now feels impossible, with the striker undergoing another impressive start in his sophomore year in the Premier League.
      His four goals in eight league games so far have seen the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United put on alert for a transfer fee of at least £100m.
      Evan Ferguson has Europe’s top clubs fighting over his signatureCredit: Sportsfile
      Arda Guler, 18, Turkey
      Guler had Barcelona and Real Madrid fighting to sign him this summer – with Madrid eventually winning out with a presentation to his family outlining how he would be a jewel in the team’s crown for years to come alongside Jude Bellingham.
      The wonderkid was then unveiled as a Madrid player by Florentino Perez in a lavish ceremony that saw him wipe away his mother’s tears of pride at her son’s move.
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      Unfortunately for the attacking midfielder, he suffered an injury to his meniscus in pre-season, meaning he is still yet to make an appearance for Los Blancos.
      When Spain’s two biggest clubs are falling over themselves to sign you, it’s safe to say you’ve done something rightCredit: Getty
      Lamine Yamal, 16, Spain
      Yes you read that right, Lamine Yamal is just 16 years old – and yet, he’s already a first-team regular for Barcelona and the national side.
      Yamal holds the record bot for the youngest player ever to score in LaLiga (16 years, 87 days) and the youngest ever player to both play and score for Spain (16 years, 57 days).
      Such is his increasingly vital role in the national team, he was seen limping through Barcelona airport to join up with Spain despite visibly carrying an injury.
      Lamine Yamal is Spain’s youngest ever goalscorerCredit: Getty
      Rico Lewis, 18, England
      After his starring role at Leipzig in the Champions League last week Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola described Lewis as “one of the best I’ve trained, by far.”
      Lewis broke into the City team last season as a full-back but Pep has now pushed him into midfield after being impressed by his performances in training.
      Lewis has only played twice for England’s under-21 side but it feels like a matter of time before he breaks into Gareth Southgate’s side.
      Lewis’ performance in the Champions League blew Pep awayCredit: Getty
      Warren Zaire-Emery, 17, France
      Zaire-Emery reflects PSG’s new club vision of moving away from superstars and towards homegrown stars.
      The Paris born-and-bred lad has already made himself a fan favourite by leading the Paris ultras with chants after victories.
      Zaire-Emery has made 10 appearances this season, starting in 88 per cent of those matches.
      Zaire-Emery is a regular at just 17 years oldCredit: Getty
      Kobbie Mainoo, 18, England
      United’s deal for Sofyan Amrabat was held up by the impressive performances of Kobbie Mainoo in pre-season.
      The midfielder was having another great game in a friendly with Real Madrid before damaging his ankle ligaments and subsequently missing the start of the 2023-24 season.
      But the Old Trafford faithful are eagerly anticipating the return of a player they believe could play a key first-team role by the end of the season with Mainoo now on the cusp of a return.
      United fans are eagerly anticipating Mainoo’s returnCredit: Getty
      Youssoufa Moukoko, 18, Germany
      The Cameroon born German international broke into Dortmund’s first-team last year and immediately put Europe’s top clubs on alert.
      But despite scoring seven and assisting four times in 26 Bundesliga appearances last season he now finds himself down the pecking order at Dortmund.
      Chelsea, Real Madrid, Liverpool and RB Leipzig all showed interest in the forward last season but a loan to FC Koln or Werder Bremen this year looks more likely as he looks for first team minutes.
      Moukoko’s progress has stalled slightly this seasonCredit: Getty
      Ben Doak, 17, Scotland
      At just 17, Ben Doak has already made eight appearances for Liverpool.
      The tricky winger has impressed in his brief cameos in a Liverpool shirt and manager Jurgen Klopp described his performance against Leicester in pre-season as “special”
      Doak could be a star of Scotland’s futureCredit: Willie Vass
      Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, 19, England
      Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Bynoe-Gittens has been tipped as the club’s ‘next Bellingham’ as he looks to emulate the Madrid midfielder’s rise to the top of the game.
      He’s already played three times in the Bundesliga and twice in the Champions League for the yellow submarine and looks set to nail down a regular place in the team by the end of the 2023-24 season.
      Bynoe-Gittens recently signed a new contract at Dortmund extending his stay to 2027Credit: Getty
      Francesco Camarda, 15, Italy
      At 15, Camarda is far less experienced than the rest of the wonderkids on this list – but he’s still tipped for greatness.
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      In AC Milan’s academy, he is said to have hit an unfathomable 483 goals in just 86 matches before the age of 13.
      Both Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund have looked to prise the young Italian away from Milanello according to reports.
      Camarda reportedly had a record of 5.6 goals a gameCredit: Getty More

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      Barcelona UNABLE to rebuild Nou Camp yet despite already demolishing iconic football stadium

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      BARCELONA can’t start rebuilding the iconic Nou Camp because they haven’t obtained the necessary licence.Barca’s home has been undergoing a huge renovation process which began in November.
      Barcelona are unable to rebuild the Nou Camp because they don’t have the licenceCredit: Rex
      But Barcelona believe a resolution will be reached before October 21Credit: Rex
      The stadium’s demolition is already complete with the third tier completely torn down and the visor that covered one side of the field and gave shelter to fans from the sun has been removed.
      According to Sport, however, the Blaugrana have yet to secure the necessary permit that will allow them to start rebuilding.
      The Catalan giants are rigorously working towards a resolution with Barcelona’s City Council
      The Spanish champions are confident a resolution will be reached before the next general assembly scheduled to take place on October 21.
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      The Nou Camp’s demolition was completed much faster than the club expected.
      However, Barcelona’s City Council warned the rebuilding process would be slow.
      That is because new president Joan Laporta’s board of directors had modified the initial plan approved by the previous board under his predecessor Josep Maria Bartomeu.
      But the club is confident Xavi’s side will play their first game at the new Spotify Camp Nou on November 2024, but with limited capacity in the initial stages.
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      Until then, the Catalans will continue playing their home games at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
      The redevelopment is expected to cost Barcelona a staggering £1.25billion.
      The capacity will be expanded from 99,354 seats to 105,000, increasing its gap as the largest football ground in Europe – with second place Wembley having a 90,000 capacity.
      It will also see a roof added alongside a stadium rename in line with the club’s £237million sponsorship deal with Spotify. More

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      Jude Bellingham may ALREADY be world’s best player, claims Southgate as England boss says ‘it’s not a stupid question’

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      IS Jude Bellingham the best player in the world?Gareth Southgate is not the type of bloke to get carried away but even the England boss can see an argument for saying the Real Madrid star is just that.
      Jude Bellingham has scored eight goals in eight La Liga gamesCredit: Getty
      Gareth Southgate believes the midfielder is one of the best players in the worldCredit: PA
      Southgate admitted: “It’s not a stupid question.
      “I haven’t seen everybody and studied everybody playing. All I can say it is he’s at the one of the biggest clubs in the world — arguably the biggest — and he’s playing exceptionally well.
      “He’s currently the match winner for them so he’s in a brilliant place.”
      Pundits in Spain compared Bellingham, 20, to legends Diego Maradona and Alfredo di Stefano after his solo effort in Real’s Champions League win at Napoli.
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      And the midfielder’s double yesterday against Osasuna took his tally to eight in eight LaLiga games since moving from Borussia Dortmund in a £115million deal in the summer.
      Bellingham will be looking to add to his tally of two international goals in Friday’s Wembley friendly against Australia and Euro 2024 qualifier with Italy four days later.
      Real boss Carlo Ancelotti has played Bellingham in a more advanced position after selling centre-forward Karim Benzema.
      Southgate said: “We played him higher against Scotland, he had that freedom in the Ukraine game as well — and we didn’t use the ball well enough in the final third.
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      “But he’s always looked dangerous and had an impact around the opposing box with Dortmund and with us, without looking quite as calm as he has this season in front of goal.
      “Real have found a nice balance with the athletic midfield they have behind and, having lost Benzema and lost Vinicius to injury, they have been adapting.
      “He’s been defending on the left wing in a couple of games — I can just imagine the reaction from all and sundry if I asked him to do that!” More

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      Watch moving moment Real Madrid fans hail new hero Jude Bellingham with iconic song as he scores another two goals

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      THIS is the moving moment Jude Bellingham was hailed by Real Madrid fans with a rousing rendition of legendary Beatles song “Hey Jude.”Bellingham, 20, has been a sure-fire hit since his £115million summer move from Borussia Dortmund.
      Jude Bellingham struck twice for Real Madrid in a 4-0 win over OsasunaCredit: Reuters
      Fans sang ‘Hey Jude’ as they hailed their new signing’s fantastic impactCredit: Getty
      The England star has excelled as an attacking midfielder in Carlo Ancelotti’s new look XI.
      And he took his incredible season tally to ten goals in as many games with a stunning brace in Saturday’s 4-0 win over Osasuna.
      Bellingham left fans captivated as his brace helped send Real Madrid top of LaLiga.
      But despite only being a new face at the Bernabeu, Bellingham found himself thrust onto the pantheon of greats as supporters hailed him with an iconic song.
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      The Beatles’ world-famous 1968 hit ‘Hey Jude’ is a tune heard at many football grounds.
      However, only Real Madrid fans can say they have the most appropriate use for it.
      And they made sure Bellingham knew he was being recognised for his stunning efforts with an earth-shattering rendition of the song following his second goal.
      Brilliant footage captured the moment as fans waved flags and sang in unison, with Bellingham sure to have felt the love while on the pitch.
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      He certainly has lofty ambitions while in the Spanish capital, admitting earlier today that he would loved to have played alongside Real legend Zinedine Zidane.
      Bellingham said: “I would just give him the ball all the time and let him do what he wants.
      “He was a little before my time but playing midfield growing up, that’s all anyone talked about.
      “People would say ‘you have to watch Zidane’, and since then I have watched loads of footage of him and every time I am blown away.” More