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      Jude Bellingham’s ‘classy’ gesture spotted by eagle-eyed fans after Real Madrid’s loss to Atletico

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      FOOTIE fans were quick to notice Jude Bellingham’s incredibly classy act after Real Madrid’s first defeat of the season.Los Blancos’ 100 per cent start to the 2022/23 campaign came to an abrupt end at the hands of their local rivals Atletico Madrid on Sunday night.
      Jude Bellingham and his Real Madrid team-mates suffered a 3-1 defeat to AtleticoCredit: REX
      Bellingham cut a frustrated figure after Real slumped to their first loss of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Bellingham made sure not to step on Atletico’s crest as he made his way off the pitchCredit: TWITTER@ABRAHAMPROMERO
      Atleti ran out 3-1 winners at the Wandametropolitano Stadium thanks to a first-half brace from Alvaro Morata, which came either side of an Antoine Griezmann strike.
      Bellingham, like the rest of his Real team-mates, cut a dejected figure as he trudged off the pitch.
      But he had the incredible self-awareness not to step on the pristine Atletico crest as he made his way towards the dressing rooms.
      Footie fans were quick to notice the 20-year-old’s actions, with one saying: “Class.”
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      Another said: “That’s respect for the badge.”
      And another said: “Class from Jude.”
      One remarked: “Respect. What a guy!”
      Another chimed in: “Massive respect to Jude Bellingham.”
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      England international Bellingham completed a blockbuster £103million move to the newly revamped Bernabeu from Borussia Dortmund in June.
      The midfielder has been Real’s star man so far this campaign, scoring six goals and providing one assist in seven appearances for the Spaniards.
      But the former Birmingham City midfielder is refusing to get too carried away, telling beIN Sports: “I’m always learning.
      “I’m so lucky to have played with so many great players with my last club and even more so at my new club which is a big boost for me and for my own confidence to play with such great players.
      “I’m just learning all the time really. I’m trying to add more attributes to my game and trying to affect the ones I’ve already got.
      “If I can keep being effective in goal and doing the things that I do well already overall in my game then I think I could be doing well and hopefully have a good season.
      “So it’s important that I keep it up.”
      Bellingham and his Real team-mates will be back in action on Wednesday, welcoming to Las Palmas to the Bernabeu.
      Jude Bellingham has been Real Madrid’s star player so far this seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Football legend and ex-Premier League star’s son, 16, signs first professional contract at Barcelona

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      A FOOTBALL icon’s son has followed in his father’s footsteps and signed for Barcelona.Shane, 16, penned his first professional contract today and will join the club’s Under-18 side.
      Shane Kluivert has signed for BarcelonaCredit: Instagram @shanekluivert
      The wonderkid is aged 16Credit: Instagram @shanekluivert
      The teenager is an attacker, just like his father, and he was on the books of PSG while his dad worked their as a technical director six years ago.
      The retired Dutch hero has legendary status at the Nou Camp after helping them clinch the LaLiga title in 1999.
      He also won the Champions League with Ajax in 1995 and fired Holland to fourth at the World Cup in 1998.
      Shane’s father is Patrick Kluivert.
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      Kluivert was widely regarded as one of the world’s best strikers in the late 1990s to early 2000s.
      The 47-year-old also spent one season in the Premier League with Newcastle during the 2004/05 campaign, scoring 13 goals in all competitions.
      Kluivert is now manager of Turkish side Adana Demirspor, who sit ninth in the Super Lig.
      As for his starlet son, Shane first joined Barca in 2017 and he has been tipped to be a future star.
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      Patrick Kluivert joined his youngest son as he penned the dealCredit: Instagram @shanekluivert
      The wonderkid has been capped by the Netherlands Under-16 team.
      And he already has a deal with Nike after the sportswear brand snapped him up when he was aged just nine.
      Kluivert’s other children are also footballers, most notably Justin, 24, who has been capped twice by the national side and is currently playing for Bournemouth.
      His other sons Quincy, 26, played for Ajax as a youngster but is now a DJ and Ruben, 22, plays for Dordecht in the Dutch second division.
      Patrick Kluivert spent six years with the Catalan giantsCredit: AP:Associated Press
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      Real Sociedad 4-3 Getafe LIVE RESULT: Mason Greenwood comes off the bench as new side lose epic La Liga clash – reaction

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      MASON GREENWOOD came off the bench in Getafe’s 4-3 defeat to Real Sociedad.The forward was brought on in the 68th minute as his new side were chasing the game.
      Last weekend saw the Man Utd loanee make his return to professional football after 20 months away and the 21-year-old helped his new side to a 3-2 win over Osasuna.

      Match result: Real Sociedad 4-3 Getafe
      TV channel: Viaplay Sports 1
      Live stream: La Liga TV

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      Arnold under fire
      Manchester United chief executive officer Richard Arnold was grilled by staff over the club’s controversial handling of Mason Greenwood and Antony.
      According to The Telegraph, Arnold faced anonymous questions from staff over Zoom on Tuesday afternoon.
      The 52-year-old was grilled about United’s handling of Greenwood who was loaned out to Getafe after a six-month internal investigation over charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control.
      The charges against the striker were dropped.
      Another item of the crisis talks was Antony, who is embroiled in a police investigation over allegations by three women of domestic abuse.
      The winger has denied the claims made against him.

      Mason Greenwood controversy
      Mason Greenwood joined Getafe on loan in the summer after Manchester United decided against having him in the squad this season.
      This came after a six-month internal investigation over charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control.
      The charges against Greenwood were ultimately dropped following the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light.
      The 21-year-old was first arrested at his home in January of last year and was due to stand trial in November.
      Reports suggested United considered bringing the striker back to the squad but a heated backlash from fans led to the changing their mind.
      Using your head
      Prior to Latasa scoring Getafe’s eighth goal of the season, the club had scored four of their seven goals thanks to headers.
      This put second behind only Union Berlin in terms of proportion of goals scored this way.
      And this figure is even higher after Latasa’s goal due to that goal also being a header.
      The figure now stands at 62.5 per cent.

      Mason misery
      It was a far from ideal away day for Mason Greenwood.
      Despite a bright start with an early dribble half the length of the pitch, that would prove to be his only meaningful contribution.

      Outstanding Oyarzabal
      Oyarzabal came off the bench and proved to be the difference maker for the hosts.
      He came on and scored two goals to help his team win the 4-3 win.

      Full-time stats
      Possession 60% – 40%
      Shots on target 6 – 7
      Passes 484 – 298
      Corners 2 – 1
      Fouls 13 – 24
      Offsides 3 – 1
      Yellow cards 3 – 2
      FULL-TIME Real Sociedad 4-3 Getafe
      Getafe gave it a good go but ultimately did not have the quality to beat the Champions League outfit.
      A trio of goals in the second half proved to be enough to turn around the 2-1 half-time deficit.
      Real Sociedad 4-3 Getafe
      90+6. Sociedad have the ball in the net again but the ref calls for offside.
      GOAL
      Getafe pull one back through a great Latasa header after a searching cross from Rico.
      They’re not out of the game just yet.
      Real Sociedad 4-2 Getafe
      90. A great ball over the top of the defence sees Oyarzabal grab his second of the game with a near post shot to the right of the goal after Merino cushions a ball into his path.
      GOAL
      89. Sociedad grab a fourth to pt the game to bed.
      Real Sociedad 3-2 Getafe
      88. Sociedad have the ball in the net but the goal is ruled offside…
      Or is it?
      Var are checking the goal.

      Real Sociedad 3-2 Getafe

      85. Sociedad are proving difficult to get the ball off of following the changes.
      Real Sociedad 3-2 Getafe
      81. Free-kick in a dangerous area to Sociedad after a handball.
      The fans are clapping on the countdown to the free-kick…
      And Mendez fires his shot marginally wide of the far post.
      That had Soria worried at full-stretch.
      Real Sociedad 3-2 Getafe
      78. Sociedad’s Zubeldia down injured here.
      Brief water break for the teams.

      Real Sociedad 3-2 Getafe
      75. Slower tempo to the game with Sociedad keeping hold of the ball.
      Real Sociedad 3-2 Getafe
      69. Getafe respond by bringing on Mason Greenwood.
      His first run at the Sociedad defence brings a turnover but not before running half the length of the pitch with the ball.
      Real Sociedad 3-2 Getafe
      67. Soria comes out to try and punch the ball clear but misses it entirely before the ball is headed towards goal by Mendez, who scores into an empty net.
      GOAL
      Sociedad take the lead.
      Real Sociedad 2-2 Getafe
      65. Getafe inches away from instantly retaking the lead.
      A loose ball falls to the edge of the area where a Getafe attacker in running on to the ball.
      He catches the ball sweetly but his shot goes wide.
      Real Sociedad 2-2 Getafe
      62. Oyarzabal fires his kick to his bottom right corner.
      Soria dives the right way and gets his hand to it but can’t keep it out.
      GOAL
      Sociedad grab an equaliser
      Real Sociedad 1-2 Getafe
      60. Penalty to Sociedad.
      Mitrovic brings down a Real attacker when as he slips with his rear leg.
      Freshly introduced Oyazarbal to take.
      Real Sociedad 1-2 Getafe
      58. Triple sub for the hosts.
      Real Sociedad 1-2 Getafe
      56. The traffic going all towards Getafe from Sociedad at the moment.
      Getafe are pinned back in their half with no exit. They will need to bide their time.
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      Fans fear Joao Cancelo has been ‘possessed’ after ‘terrifying’ interview of Barcelona star emerges

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      JOAO CANCELO left fans terrified after appearing to become “possessed” during an interview.Following his match-winning goal for Barcelona against Celta Vigo, Cancelo stepped in front of the cameras to speak to the media.
      Joao Cancelo conducted an interview after Barcelona’s win over Celta VigoCredit: Directe 1
      But a face he pulled left fans terrifiedCredit: Directe 1
      Cancelo scored the winner as Barcelona came from two goals downCredit: Getty
      However, footage of one interview left fans scared after the defender pulled a face while being asked a question.
      Reacting to the clip, one fan said: “Bro got possessed😭.”
      A second wrote: “Lol? Why he looking that way..”
      A third asked: “Is he a vampire?”
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      One joked: “La Liga Horror Story.”
      Another said: “Bro got possessed for a second😭.”
      One said: “😂😂😂Dracula.”
      While another added: “I’d run away😂😂.”
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      One fan shared an edited photo of Cancelo’s face cropped over Jack Nicholson’s face in the famous “Here’s Johnny” scene from horror classic The Shining.
      Others shared gifs or photos of vampires.
      Cancelo, 29, grabbed a goal and assist as Barca came from two goals down to beat Celta Vigo 3-2.
      However, the former Manchester City star was critical of his own performance after the match.
      The defender said: “I was lost in the game. I made many technical errors that are not normal in my game. I had to improve and turn things around.
      “I tried to give everything until the end and we were able to come back and to win is the most important thing.
      “If I perform, the club will love me. If not, they will kick me out.” More

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      Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham hammered 5-0 at Stockport as former Barcelona star gets on scoresheet for hosts

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      HAT-TRICK hero Isaac Olaofe destroyed Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham.The Welshmen slipped to seventh after Stockport emphatically ended the Dragons’ seven-game unbeaten run.
      Isaac Olaofe celebrates rounding off his hat-trick to destroy WrexhamCredit: Rex
      Ryan Reynolds will be gutted after Wrexham’s seven-game unbeaten run ended in horrific fashion as they were thumped at ninth-placed StockportCredit: Getty
      Sub Paddy Madden rounded off Wrexham’s woe in the final minuteCredit: Rex
      Ex-Barcelona kid Louie Barry and sub Paddy Madden completed Wrexham’s misery.
      Hollywood A-lister Reynolds had seen the Dragons overcome a mediocre start to the season to start justifying their tag as League Two title favourites.
      But just when they seemed to be settling into life back in the EFL, Wrexham were blown away on Saturday within just 32 minutes.
      Ex-West Ham starlet Elliot Lee could have scored twice for the visitors before Olaofe ruined the Dragons’ early superiority netting Will Collar’s cross.
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      The former Millwall striker turned in Will Collar’s cross on 21 minutes.
      And within 10 minutes Wrexham were make to look like dead-fools.
      Olaofe lashed Stockport’s second past Mark Howard before Barry burst through to make it 3-0.
      Just five minutes after the break Olaofe rounded off his treble.
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      And Madden came off the bench to bag the fifth in the 90th minute.
      Wrexham dropped to seventh after their first EFL defeat since a 5-1 home loss against MK Dons on the first day of the season.
      Meanwhile, Stockport’s third win in a row put them ninth.
      Louie Barry is mobbed after netting the second of Stockport’s bunch of fiveCredit: Rex More

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      Why De Gea is still unemployed after Man Utd exit… from pop star wife to Spain rival scuppering dream Real Madrid move

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      DAVID DE GEA is floating in no man’s land as the experienced shot stopper still searches for a new home after leaving Manchester United this summer. The 32-year-old spent 12 years with the Red Devils just to walk away without a goodbye from the fans after he was replaced by Andre Onana.
      David De Gea is still a free agent after leaving Manchester United on the expiration of his contract this summerCredit: Getty
      He was replaced by Andre OnanaCredit: Getty
      And you would think there would be a queue of clubs lining up to offer last season’s Premier League Golden Glove winner a contract… but that’s not the case.
      In fact the Daily Mail have reported that many coaches and managers are turning their noses up at De Gea with the view that he hasn’t developed his game enough and is only seen as a “save-making” goalkeeper.
      Onana was brought to Old Trafford by Erik ten Hag because of his ability with his feet, an area of the game that the Spaniard has struggled with historically.
      But make no mistake, there were still teams interested in signing De Gea this summer and if it hadn’t been for some sliding doors moments he could be in-between the sticks right now.
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      European giants Real Madrid had been interested in signing the former Atletico Madrid man when their number one, Thibault Courtois, picked up a cruciate ligament injury.
      But they turned their attention to Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga instead, when they discovered they could sign him on a season-long loan.
      It’s reported that Real Madrid opted for Kepa not just for the ease of a loan move, but also as they felt they were choosing Spain’s second choice keeper over one who was no longer in the setup for the national team at all, in De Gea.
      De Gea was understood to be keen on a move back to Spain with he and his wife, Edurne Garcia, looking to settle down back in his home country.
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      Real Madird preferred a move for Kepa Arrizabalaga ovee De GeaCredit: Getty
      De Gea married his long term partner Edurne Garcia this summer and she may have had an impact on his futureCredit: instagram @edurnity
      The pair married this summer and Edurne may have also had an impact on De Gea’s free agent status too.
      It is said that Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Hilal were keen to attract the goalkeeper to the Middle East to join the likes of Neymar and Aleksandr Mitrovic.
      But the star’s wife reportedly made it clear she only wanted to make the move out there once all other options had been exhausted.
      This opened the door for Yassine Bounou to join Al-Hilal instead from Sevilla, thus leaving De Gea without a club in Europe or in Saudi Arabia.
      Now he is left in limbo as he looks to find himself a new stadium to call home and the lack of options as a first choice keeper could see him call an early end to his career.
      De Gea is said to be considering retirement if he is unable to find a new club where he will be the No1.
      The 2013 Premier League champion is currently training alone as he looks to maintain his fitness should the right option come along.
      Yassine Bounou swapped Sevilla for Saudi Arabia in a move that left De Gea short of optionsCredit: Alamy
      De Gea has been training alone to stay sharpCredit: Instagram @d_degeaofficial More

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      Zinedine Zidane branded ‘unrecognisable’ by fans as unemployed Real Madrid legend shows off shock new look

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      FANS reckon they couldn’t pick Zinedine Zidane out of a crowd after the Real Madrid legend sported a new look in his latest Instagram picture. Zidane is one of the biggest names in world football with a long list of impressive honours, but it would seem that ditching the pitchside suit and sporting a flat cap means he could blend into any room.
      Zinedine Zidane is normally spotted suited and bootedCredit: EPA
      Fans couldn’t recognise him in his more casual attireCredit: https://www.instagram.com/zidane/?hl=en
      The World Cup winner posted a photo to his Instagram of him strolling in the streets of France wearing a casual outfit with jeans, a jacket and a flat cap.
      And fans couldn’t believe how different it made him look after growing so used to seeing him dressed to the nines on the side of the pitch as a manager.
      Many took to the comments section underneath his post to react to his stark difference in appearance.
      One said: “If I run into him I won’t recognize him.”
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      Whilst another added: “Just a regular man in Paris.”
      And a third commented: “Incognito.”
      Zidane is currently without a job after calling time on his second spell as Real Madrid manager back in 2021.
      And it’s a wonder that he hasn’t picked up another managerial role with his record in the Spanish capital something to admire.
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      He won the Champions League three years in a row as well as winning two La Liga titles for his old club.
      And he was decorated on an individual level too by winning the 2017 The Best FIFA Men’s Coach Award.
      Zidane won three consecutive Champions League trophies as Real Madrid managerCredit: AP:Associated Press
      He won FIFA’s award for the best men’s coach of the year in 2017 alongside Cristiano Ronaldo who picked up the accolade of best men’s player that yearCredit: AFP or licensors More

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      Liverpool ‘targeting incredible move for Real Madrid superstar if Mo Salah completes Saudi transfer in 2024’

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      LIVERPOOL will reportedly target Real Madrid superstar Rodrygo next year if Mo Salah leaves for Saudi Arabia.The Reds are keeping their eye on the 22-year-old winger who may be falling down Carlo Ancelotti’s pecking order.
      Liverpool are set to have Rodrygo Goes as a target in the next transfer windowCredit: Getty
      Salah was courted by Al-Ittihad during the final days of the summer transfer window for a mammoth £170million – but the Reds swiftly declined the offer.
      One reason Liverpool were reluctant to sell the Egyptian star was the lack of time to source a replacement.
      If Salah is open to a switch to Saudi in January, the Reds can expect renewed interest in the new year for their main man.
      According to Fichajes Jurgen Klopp may be expecting his departure as he has been on the hunt for a Salah successor – and it looks like he has found his match.
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      Klopp is keen on Brazilian ace Rodrygo who will enter the final year of his contract at Real next year and will be available to purchase.
      There is a catch however as Ancelotti’s side will be asking for a big price and are willing to listen offers that exceed the mark of £86.5million, according to Todo Fichajes.
      A price tag that is half of what the Saudi’s have said to be willing to pay for Salah.
      This comes as Los Blancos are expecting the arrival of Kylian Mbappe next season and are not prepared to sell their star winger Vinicius Junior.
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      Rodrygo made a move to the Bernabeu for £40m in 2019 from Brazilian giants Santos.
      He has since become a key part of the Madrid team – winning the La Liga title in his debut season and incredibly scoring a goal in his first match within a minute.
      The superstar has racked up 171 appearances and scored 38 goals as well as winning two La Liga’s, a Champions League and a Copa del Rey during his four years at the club.
      But the reports claims his start to this La Liga campaign has been “inconsistent” with Brahim Diaz potentially being Ancelotti’s preferred option.
      This may be the perfect chance for the Reds to swoop in a snatch the Brazilian who they have had their eyes on since his days at Santos. More