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      Barcelona ‘lining up sensational loan return for Lionel Messi in January’ but it depends on Inter Miami’s fate

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      LIONEL MESSI could be set for a sensational return to Barcelona in January – but it all depends on Inter Miami’s fate.The 36-year-old Argentina superstar came through the ranks at the Nou Camp to achieve legendary status with the LaLiga club.
      Lionel Messi could make a sensational return to Barcelona this seasonCredit: Getty
      He smashed almost every record going and fired them to ten titles, four Champions League crowns and the Fifa Club World Cup on three occasions.
      However, as the financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic crippled Barcelona, they were unable to afford his contract renewal in 2021.
      Messi did bid an emotional farewell at a press conference after agreeing a switch to Paris Saint-Germain but he never got the opportunity to say goodbye out on the Nou Camp pitch in front of his adoring public.
      Now Spanish publication Sport are claiming that he may finally get that opportunity to get a proper send-off in what would be a magical return this summer.
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      But it all depends on whether his new side Inter Miami makes the Major League Soccer play-offs.
      Messi departed PSG this summer as a free agent but Barcelona were still unable to afford a deal to bring him back.
      He instead jetted off to America to sign for David Beckham’s Inter Miami.
      The forward has made a huge impact so far Stateside as inspired the club to its first-ever piece of silverware in August as they beat Nashville to lift the League Cup.
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      Their league form has also taken a huge upturn, but this fresh report states that Barcelona are considering a loan move for him during the winter window should Inter not make the MLS play-offs.
      Sport claim that no move has been discussed with Beckham’s outfit yet, but it is an option that Barcelona are seriously considering.
      Inter are five points off the play-off places in the Eastern Conference with just three games of the regular season left to go.
      Should they progress, then that could result in them going all the way to the MLS Cup Final, which takes place on December 9.
      And should that scenario occur, then this update says that would scupper Barca’s hopes of luring Messi back.
      They are next in action tonight at home to leaders Cincinnati – but it remains to be seen if Messi will be in action.
      The veteran magician has been sidelined for the last four matches with a scar tissue problem. More

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      Real Madrid U17 coach ‘AXED after just 3 months over thank you letter he sent to Barcelona years ago’

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      REAL MADRID have sacked youth team coach Adria Diaz over a letter he sent to his former club.According to The Athletic, Diaz is set to be dismissed from his position imminently.
      A Real Madrid youth coach has been axedCredit: Reuters
      The coach was only appointed by Real Madrid in July, but he now faces unemployment.
      According to various sources, senior figures at the club made the decision to sack Diaz after discovering his letter to Barcelona, where he worked between 2015 and 2019.

      In the letter, the youth coach expressed affection and gratitude towards Barcelona after club officials supported him during a difficult time when his mother was suffering from cancer.
      Diaz, who has been the assistant coach of Sergio Lopez’s ‘Juvenil C’ under-17 side since July, is set to be compensated by the club.
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      The Athletic report that a senior Real Madrid youth academy source denied that Diaz would be fired and instead claimed that he decided to leave.
      However, other sources ‘strongly’ dispute that suggestion.
      Before joining Real Madrid, Diaz worked for Sabadell in the third tier of Spanish football.
      Los Blancos currently sit top of the La Liga table with 21 points from eight games.
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      Summer signing Jude Bellingham leads the Golden Boot race with six goals and two assists from seven games.
      Carlo Ancelotti’s side next face Osasuna on Saturday. More

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      Fabio Capello brutally ended David Beckham’s Real Madrid career with 8-word message that broke England legend’s heart

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      DAVID BECKHAM has revealed exactly what Fabio Capello told him before he was temporarily axed from Real Madrid in 2007.The England legend, now 48, joined Los Blancos in 2003 and spent four years at the Santiago Bernabeu.
      David Beckham has recalled the time he was axed from Real MadridCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Fabio Capello said Beckham would ‘never play for Real Madrid again’ before the England star returned a month laterCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      However, he was axed from the first team during his final season in Spain after signing a pre-contract agreement with MLS side LA Galaxy.
      Beckham has since recalled the moment he was told he would “never play for Real Madrid” again.
      Speaking about the incident in his new Netflix documentary series, BECKHAM, the former midfielder said: “At that point it didn’t really come into my head about moving to America, as much as I loved America.
      “I was playing for Real Madrid. I was more focussed about getting back into the team. And I wasn’t going to walk away.
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      “But on the Monday morning Capello called me into his office and he said ‘I heard that you’re talking to other clubs.’
      “And at the end of it he said ‘you will never play for Real Madrid again.’
      “And that’s when I was like: ‘sorry?’
      “He said ‘you will not play for my team again.’
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      “So obviously at that point I was very upset.”
      Beckham later added: “The manager came over and said ‘David, you go over there,’ and he made me train on my own.
      “I remember sitting in a box with my family watching the games and I’d never experienced something like that before.
      “Even though they went through a period of not winning games I couldn’t get into the team.
      “But even if I wasn’t wanted, I wanted to be there.”
      Despite Capello’s initial claim that he would never play for Real Madrid again, Beckham was reintegrated back into the first team just one month later.
      The England star went on to help the Spanish giants to the La Liga title following a 3-1 win over Mallorca on the final day of the season.
      Real Madrid chiefs attempted to persuade him to stay for another two years, but Beckham insisted on joining LA Galaxy in July 2007. More

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      Vinicius Jr texted Jude Bellingham ‘almost every day’ for a year saying the same thing

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      VINICIUS JR contacted Jude Bellingham “almost EVERY DAY” for a year trying to get him to join him at Real Madrid.The England superstar joined the LaLiga giants from Borussia Dortmund in a £115m deal this summer and has already made a huge impact.
      Vinicius Jr has revealed he texted Jude Bellingham for nearly a year straightCredit: Getty
      Madrid beat off a host of Premier League competition from the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City and United to land the 20-year-old.
      Bellingham has scored eight goals in nine appearances for Los Blancos and inspired them to several late and key victories.
      And his team-mates appear to be delighted to have him alongside them – especially one.
      Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr revealed after Bellingham’s wonderstrike in the 3-2 Champions League win at Napoli just how much effort he had gone to in order to persuade the ex-Birmingham City man to sign.
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      He said: “I wanted Jude at Real Madrid.
      “I sent many messages to Bellingham last year. I was texting [him] almost every day and I was telling him: ‘Come to Madrid’.”
      Meanwhile, Bellingham was keen to heap the praise on his new South American team-mate.
      He said of Vinicius Jr: “He’s probably the best in the world for me.
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      “He’s one of the most talented players I’ve ever played with.”
      Even though he has only played for the club a matter of months, Bellingham has already equalled a number of stunning landmarks set by Madrid legend Ronaldo.
      The ace made his league debut in August and scored in a 2-0 win over Athletic Club.
      He then continued his red-hot start by scoring twice against Almeria and then clinched the win with a late goal over Celta Vigo in his third outing.
      That made Bellingham the first player since Ronaldo to score in each of his first three La Liga games for Madrid.
      But he wasn’t done there as he went on to hit a 95th-minute winner on his home Madrid debut against Getafe.
      That matched the Portuguese icon’s feat of scoring in his opening four Real games.
      Bellingham has equalled another feat set by Ronaldo after his Champions League strike against Napoli on Tuesday.
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      The youngster’s late winner a fortnight ago secured a 1-0 home victory against Union Berlin in their opening group match.
      He has now become the first player to score on his first two outings in the Champions League for Madrid since Ronaldo did it back in 2009.  More

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      Barcelona ‘put ENTIRE squad up for sale with crisis-club in desperate need of funds from transfers to balance books’

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      BARCELONA have put the entire squad up for sale with the club in desperate need of funds, according to reports.The Spanish giants have experienced financial difficulties over the last few years.
      Barcelona could sell several stars to balance the booksCredit: Getty
      They were forced to let superstars like Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele leave the club to balance the books.
      And despite announcing a pre-tax profit of £263million last week, the club is looking to offload players once again, report Sport.
      That is because they are operating above the LaLiga spending limit of £234million.
      The move to the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium while the Nou Camp is being renovated has also reduced the club’s income.
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      To combat that Barcelona are prepared to sell a number of players, focusing on those who have played the least amount of minutes.
      Ansu Fati, who is on loan at Brighton this season, is available for sale.
      That is good news for Manchester United and Arsenal who have both been linked with a permanent transfer for the winger.
      Barca also want to offload former Manchester City centre-back Eric Garcia, who is on loan at Girona.
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      But the club could also be forced into more high-profile sales to ease their financial pressures.
      Wonderkid Gavi has attracted attention from Chelsea and Liverpool, while fellow midfielder Pedri has suitors too. More

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      Watch Jude Bellingham score stunning solo goal for Real Madrid as fans say ‘he’s just showing off at this point’

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM scored a REMARKABLE solo goal in the Champions League as his sensational start to life at Real Madrid continued.The England midfielder, 20, came into Tuesday night’s trip to Napoli having netted seven times in eight games for the Spanish giants.
      Jude Bellingham picked up the ball and weaved through Napoli playersCredit: Twitter @footballontnt

      He beat one man inside the box and fired into the far cornerCredit: Twitter @footballontnt
      It is Bellingham’s eighth goal in nine games for Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Bellingham did his trademark celebration after scoringCredit: AP
      And he showed no sign of slowing down as he produced another astonishing moment of quality in Italy.
      With his side drawing 1-1, £115million man Bellingham picked up the ball 10 yards inside the Napoli half and drove at the Serie A champions’ defence.
      He burst into the box and skipped past a challenge before rifling into the far corner.
      It was a wonderful goal from the ex-Borussia Dortmund man who had earlier assisted Vinicius Jr’s strike.
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      And after the game he received his sixth Player of the Match award in nine games for Real Madrid.
      Bellingham is fast-becoming Real Madrid’s talisman and fans were in awe on social media.
      One said: “Bellingham’s goal was a sheer masterpiece, it’s a work of art on the football pitch. ⚽🔥 World class Bellingham.”
      Another added: “Ballon d’Or incoming.”
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      A third replied: “Is he playing against kids?”
      While a fourth responded: “He’s just showing off at this point.”
      Real Madrid went on to win the game 3-2.
      Bellingham has has now netted in both of Real Madrid’s Champions League games.
      He’s also LaLiga’s top scorer with six goals from seven matches.
      He has made an astonishing start to life in SpainCredit: Alamy More

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      Iconic stadium looks unrecognisable in failed mega-money plot to rebuild in OCEAN to accommodate over 150,000 fans

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      BARCELONA are redeveloping the iconic Nou Camp but they once planned to relocate to a stunning stadium in the ocean.The Spanish giants secured a £1.3billion loan to upgrade their ground earlier this year.
      Barcelona’s proposed stadium was to be located in the seaCredit: Barcelona FC
      The venue was designed to have a 150,000 capacityCredit: Barcelona FC
      The new arena would have been a significant distance from the Nou CampCredit: Barcelona FC
      Barcelona decided to renovate the Nou Camp insteadCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The iconic venue now looks unrecognisableCredit: Rex
      Demolition work is still ongoing but the famous venue now looks unrecognisable, with the visor that covered one side of the ground removed.
      The renovation of the Nou Camp will add a retractable roof and see the capacity increase to 105,000 – but Barcelona could have played in a much bigger stadium if previous plans did not fall through.
      In 2009 the club considered a proposal put forward by architect Emili Vidal to play in a stadium located in the sea.
      There were plans for a 150,000 capacity arena to be built in the bay of Barcelona, accessible only by a bridge.
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      Barcelona wanted to explore a bigger stadium at the time due to concerns over capacity.
      But now the LaLiga champions have been forced to downgrade due to work at the Nou Camp.
      That’s because the club will play their home games at the Estadi Lluis Companys Stadium for the 2023-24 campaign.
      The venue, which was used as the Olympic stadium for the 1992 Summer Games, has a capacity of just 55,000.
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      Barcelona received a £1.3bn loan to fund the stadium redevelopmentCredit: Rex
      The Spanish giants are playing their home games at the 1992 Olympic Stadium this seasonCredit: Reuters
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      Barcelona have coped well since being kicked out of their spiritual home – they are second in LaLiga after making an unbeaten start to the season.
      But six wins and two draws from eight games means they are one point behind rivals Real Madrid, who went top after beating Girona on Saturday. More

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      LaLiga keeper breaks down in tears because of his SOCKS then ‘gives kit man a right rollicking’

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      OSASUNA goalkeeper Sergio Herrera was forced off thanks to a bizarre problem with his kit during the club’s La Liga clash with Alaves on Sunday.The 30-year-old went to ground several times during the second half of the match with recurring calf issues.
      Sergio Herrera had calf issues throughout Osasuna’s match against AlavesCredit: Getty
      The goalkeeper was furious after being substitutedCredit: DAZN
      Herrera was eventually substituted with ten minutes to go, although he appeared to be furious about the decision.
      And after the match, he explained that the issue was his SOCKS.
      In a post-match interview with DAZN, he said: “On other occasions I might have stopped the game and give the team the rest that it needed.
      “The truth is that here I had no intention to do so. I was a youth player at this club [Alaves], so if I have disrespected them, it was not my intention.
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      “If it were up to me, I wouldn’t have asked for the change, I was comfortable, I was really enjoying the game.
      “I’ve been complaining all year that the socks put too much pressure on my calves.
      “With the heat, the dehydration… I ending up paying for it today. I’ve gave the kit man a right rollicking, truth be told.”
      Osasuna went on to win the match 2-0 thanks to goals from Jose Arnaiz and Ante Budimir.
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      Arnaiz opened the scoring in the 36th minute before Herrera made two excellent saves to keep his side in the lead.
      Budimir then secured all three points with just a few minutes left to play. More