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      Fans spot Real Madrid ‘inventing new corner routine’ during Champions League clash and it’s left them baffled

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      FANS were left torn after watching Real Madrid “invent a new corner routine” against Union Berlin.The LaLiga giants were suffering a frustrating night in their opening game of the 2023/24 Champions League campaign before Jude Bellingham’s last-ditch winner.
      Real Madrid’s set-piece routine against Union Berlin caused a stirCredit: Rex
      Fans were split by Real Madrid’s new corner taking techniqueCredit: TNT Sports
      The visitors from the Bundesliga, making their debut in the competition, produced a gritty first half display to hold the 14-time European champions.
      However, it was not for the want of trying from Madrid as they went to some whacky lengths to try and find a breakthrough.
      After winning a corner, Luka Modric walked over to take it, but he was soon joined by team-mate David Alaba. 
      The defender stood almost next to the Croatian in what seemed to be an attempt to block the opposition from being able to see what they were plotting from the set-piece.
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      Real Madrid even repeated the trick, albeit to no avail, before the break.
      And the new tactic certainly got supporters talking online.
      One tweeted: “Real Madrid inventing new corner techniques.”
      Another wrote: “Real Madrid’s corner kicks are like a box of chocolates – you never know what kind of surprise they’ll unwrap next.”
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      Another viewer asked: “What on earth is this about?”
      “This is strange,” noted another, while another added: “We didn’t understand this.”
      And a fellow Madrid follower declared: “We are the pioneers of football.”
      But not everyone was as enthusiastic, with one fan tweeting: “And still can’t score , so it’s pointless.”
      While another said: “Warra rubbish technique…”
      However, it was a quick corner that eventually prove to be the difference.
      In the fifth minute of additional time, the Union Berlin defence fell asleep from a short one. 
      That allowed Federico Valverde time and space to shoot from the edge of the box.
      His effort took several deflections before it fell perfectly for Jude Bellingham to bury from two yards out for his sixth goal in as many games for Madrid. More

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      Former Barcelona star’s Wag risks Instagram ban as she goes completely topless and shows off cheeky tan line

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      JESSICA GOICOECHEA’S followers were in dreamland last night after she pushed the boundaries on Instagram by going TOPLESS.The gorgeous WAG first shot to the attention of footy fans when she began dating former Barcelona star Marc Barta.
      Jessica Goicoechea has sent her Instagram followers wild againCredit: Instagram @goicoechea
      She is dating Real Betis’ former Barcelona star Marc BartraCredit: Alamy
      The Spaniard risked an Insta ban by posing topless in her latest snapsCredit: Instagram @goicoechea
      The 26-year-old shared a series of snaps from her recent trip to AlbaniaCredit: Instagram @goicoechea
      The 26-year-old Jessica is now a successful Spanish influencer and has amassed nearly 2 million followers on Instagram.
      And she has sent them wild numerous times in the past, most recently risking a wardrobe malfunction while going braless in see-through dress.
      Now she has done it again by posing a series of raunchy snaps from a trip to Albania.
      And Jessica could even have risked an Instagram ban by going completely topless and showing off her cheeky tan line.
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      The gorgeous star captioned her photo dump with: “A lot of content to upload from these days of a lot of work at @kepmerli Albania.”
      But her followers were more interested in the content of the photos, especially the one of her sitting on a bench wearing just jeans and nothing else.
      And Jessica even provided a naughty glimpse of her white bits, pulling down the back of her trousers, which showed the top of tanned behind including the mark where she had worn a tiny thong.
      The photos also included a busty snap of her in a bikini top, and it did not take long for fans to jump into the comments.
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      “You are perfect,” declared one.
      Another called her a “goddess” while a fellow fan told her footy ace partner: “How lucky are you @marcbartra!”
      Barta returned to Spain this summer when he re-joined Real Betis on a one-year deal having spent the 2022/23 campaign with Turkish side Trabzonspor.
      The midfielder, 32, came through the ranks at the Nou Camp and starred in Barcelona’s first team alongside legends such as Lionel Messi and Xavi.
      Barta lifted the Champions League twice during that period and LaLiga five times while at Barcelona.
      He left for Borussia Dortmund in 2016 and he spent two years there prior to signing for Betis for the first time, and he spent four years with them prior to his Turkish adventure.
      Her followers quickly jumped in the comments and called her a ‘goddess’Credit: Instagram @goicoechea
      Jessica has amassed almost two million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @goicoechea More

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      England fans will have NO way to watch Jude Bellingham’s first El Clasico after shock Real Madrid vs Barcelona decision

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      UK fans will be unable to watch Jude Bellingham’s El Clasico debut – because of the Saturday afternoon TV blackout.Bellingham and his Real Madrid team-mates travel to the temporary home of their greatest rivals on October 28.
      UK based fans won’t be able to watch Jude Bellingham play in his first El ClasicoCredit: EPA
      Barcelona are playing their home matches this season at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium, the former home of Espanyol and host venue of the 1992 Games, while the Nou Camp is being renovated and updated.
      But La Liga chiefs have now announced the game will kick off at 3.15 pm, meaning it cannot be screened live on British television.
      The scheduling is to give Barcelona the maximum possible time to prepare for their Champions League away game at Shakhtar Donetsk, which is one of the two early kick-offs on  the following Tuesday.
      It means though that England fans wanting to see what Bellingham could do in the biggest club game of his career to date will be unable to watch the match live in the UK legally.

      Arsenal against Sheffield United and Bournemouth versus Burnley are the only two 3pm Premier League games on that day.
      But the blackout – which is only lifted in exceptional circumstances  and has been in place since the 1960s – is designed to protect attendances throughout the English football pyramid.
      It is extremely unlikely that the FA would listen to any urgings to relax their stance even if Bellingham’s bow in the fixture would be a ratings winner.
      Additionally, Prem bosses are not exactly on the best of terms with La Liga chief Javier Tebas, a longstanding critic of the financial power of English football.
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      But the upshot is that home-based fans will not be able to watch Bellingham in action in the game.
      The former Birmingham City and Borussia Dortmund star has been on fire since his move to the Spanish giants and has netted five times in his five league appearances so far.
      Bellingham has scored five goals in as many games for Real Madrid since signing from Borussia Dortmund this summerCredit: The Mega Agency More

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      David Beckham jets to Madrid to celebrate Ronaldo’s birthday with Real icons as club jokes ‘too many legends in one pic’

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      DAVID BECKHAM returned to the Bernabeu to celebrate Ronaldo’s birthday with fellow Real Madrid legends.The England icon, 48, left Manchester United for the Spanish capital in 2003.
      (L-R) Real Madrid legends Roberto Carlos, Luis Figo, David Beckham and Ronaldo back at the BernabeuCredit: Twitter @Realmadriden
      Real Madrid’s squad was referred to as the ‘Galacticos’ during Beckham’s time at the clubCredit: AP:Associated Press
      He went on to play 159 games for Los Blancos, scoring 20 goals and bagging 52 assists and winning the LaLiga title in 2007.
      That era of stars at Real Madrid were often referred to as the “Galacticos”, with Beckham sharing the pitch alongside the likes of Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, Raul, Luis Figo, Roberto Carlos and more.
      And four of those icons were pictured back at the Bernabeu to commemorate ex-Brazil striker Ronaldo’s 47th birthday – which was on Monday.
      Beckham posed for a snap alongside Carlos, Figo and Ronaldo by the side of the Real Madrid pitch.
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      And the image received huge adulation on social media.
      Real Madrid tweeted the picture alongside the caption: “Too many legends in one photo… ✨.”
      In response, one person said: “Our legends.”
      Another added: “This too is legendary.”
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      Real Madrid were surprisingly unsuccessful during the ‘Galacticos’ eraCredit: Getty
      While a third replied: “The best legends in the best club ❤️.”
      Astonishingly, Real Madrid did not win anything during Beckham’s first three seasons at the club.
      Figo left for Inter Milan in 2005, before Beckham, Ronaldo and Carlos went on to claim the LaLiga title two years later.
      All three of them departed the Bernabeu after that triumph, with Beckham joining LA Galaxy, Carlos signing for Fenerbahce and Ronaldo agreeing a deal with AC Milan. More

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      Eden Hazard ‘offered shock return to football by European side’ which would see him take on Premier League giant

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      EDEN HAZARD has reportedly been offered a shock return to football with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise interested in making a move. Hazard left Real Madrid this summer after agreeing to terminate his contract with the Spanish giants and is currently a free agent.
      Union SG are reportedly interested in offering Eden Hazard a return to footballCredit: Getty
      And despite being linked with calling time on his career and heading into retirement, Union SG are hoping to change his mind.
      According to AS, the Belgian outfit are interested in taking Hazard on and getting him back out on the pitch.
      The 32-year-old is said to be considering the offer which would see him face up against an old Premier League foe from his days with Chelsea.
      Union SG are in the Europa League where they face Liverpool in Group E alongside LASK and Toulouse.
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      The spectacular offer would also see all three of the Hazard brothers play in the same city in Belgium.
      Thorgan made the switch from Borussia Dortmund to Anderlecht this summer who play their football in Brussels, alongside Union SG.
      Whilst Kylian is also currently playing in the Belgian capital with RWD Molenbeek who were promoted from the Belgium’s second division last season.
      Eden Hazard has been the most successful of the three brothers with an incredible 126 international appearances for the Red Devils.
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      Thorgan Hazard was recently presented as an Anderlecht player after a move from Borussia DortmundCredit: AFP
      Kylian Hazard is playing for RWD MolenbeekCredit: Getty – Contributor
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      But he struggled during his time in Spain with Real where he featured just 76 times across his four year spell with the club.
      As well as considering retirement there has been other offers for the former Lille winger with Crystal Palace also reportedly interested.
      He is said to have rejected a big money offer from the Saudi Pro League during this summer’s transfer window too.
      Hazard failed to live up to his eye-watering £115m price tag at Real MadridCredit: Getty More

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      World Cup stadium which hosted England with 44,000 fans now unrecognisable with iconic arch moved eleven miles away

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      A FORMER World Cup stadium has been left unrecognisable after building works saw its arch moved 11 miles away.Athletic Bilbao’s San Mames Stadium was redeveloped in 2013 and a brand new ground was erected next to the old structure.
      The arch over the old San Mames has been movedCredit: Getty
      Athletic Bilbao left the stadium in 2013Credit: Getty
      The new ground holds 53,000 fansCredit: Getty
      The old arena, which was dubbed “The Cathedral”, had an iconic arch over the main stand.
      It was built in two halves in 1953 and it supported a then brand new roof over the stadium.
      Incredibly, it was the first arch used over a sports arena and increased the capacity of the ground to 35,000.
      Spain hosted the 1982 World Cup and again the old San Mames had construction work done to it prior to the tournament, allowing for 44,172 fans to come through the turnstiles.
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      It was the ground used for England’s three group stage matches as the Three Lions defeated France, Czechoslovakia and Kuwait.
      The likes of Bryan Robson and Trevor Francis scored in the stadium for Ron Greenwood’s side.
      Athletic Bilbao eventually left the San Mames in 2013 for the adjacent stadium built next door that goes by the same name.
      The stunning new version of the ground can fill 53,331 fans and features high-tech lighting and a huge screen on the outside.
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      San Mames is the seventh biggest stadium in SpainCredit: Reuters
      It has hosted concerts, Euro 2020 matches and it will be the location for the 2025 Europa League final.
      When Athletic Bilbao knocked down their old stadium they did not want to get rid of their iconic arch.
      So it was therefore moved 11 miles down the road to the club’s training ground in Lezama.
      It has been installed next to pitches where the first-team train and where the club’s youth and women’s teams play.
      England played versus France in the old San Mames during the 1982 World CupCredit: Getty More

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      Barcelona line up Alexander Isak as long-term Robert Lewandowski replacement – and he hasn’t ruled out transfer before

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      BARCELONA have their eyes set on Newcastle striker Alexander Isak to replace veteran Robert Lewandowski, according to reports.Barca boss Xavi is said to be a big fan of the forward and is on the hunt to bolster his forward options.
      Barcelona have their eyes set on Alexander IsakCredit: Getty
      Barca are looking to find a replacement for Robert LewandowskiCredit: Getty
      According to the Spanish outlet Fichajes, Xavi is currently planning for the club’s long-term future without former Bayern Munich superstar Lewandowski.
      The 35-year-old joined the Catalonian side last summer for £38million after his record-breaking spell in the Bundesliga.
      But the Spaniard is concerned the Polish striker’s career may be coming to an end and is desperate to start searching for a replacement – and is keen on signing Isak.
      The report claims that Lewandowski’s time at Barcelona isn’t up just yet as the club will not be “making any serious moves for Isak until next summer.”
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      The report adds that the Magpies would be looking for the same fee they paid if they part ways with the forward.
      For Xavi’s side, this will be tough as the club is still in financial trouble.
      Isak, 23, made a name for himself while a Borussia Dortmund player on loan at Dutch side Willem II in 2019.
      He became the first player to ever score three penalties in a Dutch second-division match.
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      Having left Dortmund for Real Sociedad the forward then signed for Eddie Howe’s side for a club record of £63m last summer.
      He has scored 12 goals in 31 matches for the Magpies but has had to fight for a starting role against Callum Wilson.
      The Swedish international’s contract does not finish until 2028 meaning it will not be an easy task for Barca to get his signature.
      But the Blaugrana have been long-time fans of Isak having previously been linked with the Swedish star before his move to the Premier League.
      When asked in 2021 about a potential move to Nou Camp the former Real Sociedad player told Spanish outlet El Diario Vasco he needed to remain “calm”.
      He said: “You have to be calm. I am. My goal is to finish the season in the best way, there is one game left and I said that I feel good here, I’m very good.
      “What happens is that nobody knows what will happen in the future. Neither you nor I. I take everything very calmly,” More

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      Shocking moment superfan celebrates ex-Chelsea star’s goal by running through city naked

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      JOAO FELIX’S first goal for Barcelona caused a fan to celebrate by running naked through Lisbon’s city centre.The former Chelsea loanee joined Barca from Atletico Madrid during the summer transfer window.

      A fan ran naked around LisbonCredit: Twitter
      The social media user had pledged to do so if Joao Felix scoredCredit: Twitter
      Felix, 23, celebrates his first goal for BarcelonaCredit: Alamy
      He was handed his first start by boss Xavi against Real Betis on Saturday.
      Last week a fan tweeted the forward saying: “If Joao Felix scores, I will run naked through the Marques de Pombal roundabout.”
      Felix, 23, was confident in his chances, and replied to the fan urging him to do so.
      The forward subsequently opened the scoring for Barcelona, wriggling beyond goalkeeper Rui Silva before smacking the ball into the net.
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      With Felix having scored, the fan made good on his promise.
      Named Yazor on social media, he shared a video of himself removing his clothes in a car before running around Lisbon’s Marques de Pombal roundabout in the buff.
      He wrote alongside the video: “Felix, you did your part and I will do mine.”
      Felix quote-tweeted the video, writing “Said and did” followed by three laughing emojis.
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      The Portuguese star cleverly let the ball run through his legs for Robert Lewandowski to score Barcelona’s second.
      Xavi’s reigning champions then ran riot, with Ferran Torres scoring a free-kick before further strikes by Raphinha and Joao Cancelo.
      After the match, the Barca boss gushed over his new Portuguese stars Cancelo and Felix.
      He said: “We are talking about two players whose individual quality is beyond doubt. You see them train and you see their greatness.
      “Cancelo comes from a coach (Pep Guardiola) who for me is the best and he interprets everything very well. We have spoken to him and he has understood.
      “With Joao Felix we watched a video with him yesterday. They both give variants that make the team better. Physically, they are strong.
      “They raise the quality of the team, which in general has been very good.”
      Joao Cancelo impressed for his new teamCredit: Rex More