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      Man Utd star Eric Bailly sent off for kung-fu kick to opponent’s chest as rival is rushed to hospital in an ambulance

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      MANCHESTER UNITED loanee Eric Bailly sent a rival to hospital with a horror kung-fu kick to his opponent’s chest.Ligue 1 Marseille, where Bailly is currently playing, were heavy favourites going into their French Cup game against fourth-tier side Hyeres.
      Eric Bailly was shown a straight red for his kick on Moussa N’DiayeCredit: AFP
      N’Diaye was taken to the hospital following the injuryCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      However, they would have to do it the hard way after Bailly was sent for an early bath in the 15th minute.
      The defender was going to clear a ball but missed it completely and then extended his leg into the attacker.
      Bailly was unsurprisingly shown a straight red card for his recklessness, which hurt Hyeres player Moussa N’Diaye.
      N’Diaye was unable to continue as the midfielder was replaced by defender Aboubacar Magnora.
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      He was seen being stretchered off the pitch and placed into an ambulance in order to be taken to hospital.
      N’Diaye is believed to be stable and will undergo tests.
      Despite going down to ten men, Marseille were still able to come out on top in the clash.
      Former Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez opened the scoring with a penalty in the 46th minute before Bamba Dieng made sure of the result with his goal in the 70th minute.
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      Bailly joined the club on a season-long loan in the summer from the Red Devils.
      The 28-year-old has not had the best of times as injuries have limited his time on the pitch.
      The defender has taken knocks to his leg and thigh, which means he has only managed 11 appearances with the Ligue 1 side.
      Bailly is contracted to Manchester United until 2024 and is unlikely to have a future at Old Trafford.
      However, should Marseille qualify for the Champions League then they will be obligated to buy the defender.
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      Arsenal flop Nuno Tavares ‘reprimanded by Marseille over red card and invited to donate money for end-of-season meal’

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      NUNO TAVARES has been reprimanded by Marseille for his red card against Montpellier earlier this week.The Arsenal loanee was sent off late on in his side’s 2-1 win for viciously kicking opponent Arnaud Souquet.
      Nuno Tavares was embroiled in an ugly spat at the end of his side’s clash with MontpellierCredit: AFP
      Tavares, 22, kicked out after losing possessionCredit: EPA
      Montpellier defender Christopher Jullien was furious with Tavares’ challenge on his team-mate, with the pair becoming involved in a shoving match.
      Incredibly Tavares was initially only shown a second yellow card, before it was upgraded to a thoroughly merited straight red following a VAR review.
      The 22-year-old will NOT face a fine from his club for his indiscretion, with such penalties illegal in French football.
      But Tavares’ moment of indiscipline is being dealt with by Marseille chiefs.
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      Sporting director Pablo Longoria spoke to the former Gunner in the immediate aftermath of the match.
      And according to RMC Sport, Tavares is being urged to part with some cash in an alternative to a fine.
      They claim that he could put money down towards Marseille’s end of season dinner.
      He may also donate to his club’s charitable foundation.
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      Tavares was sent off in the 87th minute with his side leading 2-0 against their south coast rivals – having scored earlier in the game.
      He goaded the home fans as he walked off, making a “2-0” gesture at them with his hands.
      They were given a scare after being reduced to ten men, however, when Montpellier skipper Teji Savanier netted a 91st minute penalty to half the deficit.
      Marseille chiefs were eager to remind Tavares of his responsibilities, particularly after his sending off could have cost them the win.
      Tavares has made 22 appearances in all competitions this term, scoring five times from full-back.
      Marseille were eliminated in the Champions League group stage this term, but sit a creditable third place in Ligue 1.
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      Chelsea complete £35m Benoit Badiashile transfer from Monaco on huge contract that will see him stay until next DECADE

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      CHELSEA have confirmed the signing of Monaco star Benoit Badiashile. The centre-back joins the club for a fee of £35million.
      Benoit Badiashile has completed his switch from from Monaco to Chelsea
      Chelsea have paid £35million for his services
      Badiashile is commanding presence at the heart of the defence
      He arrives at the Blues signing a seven-and-a-half year contract, which will keep him in West London until the next decade.
      Badiashile said to Chelsea’s official site: “I’m very happy to be here at Chelsea.

      “I’m so excited to start playing for this club. I can’t wait to see the fans and start playing in the best league in the world.”
      Chairman Todd Boehly and controlling co-owner Behdad Eghbali said: “We’re delighted to welcome Benoit to Chelsea.
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      “He’s an excellent young player who has quickly established a strong reputation for himself and has a huge amount of experience for his young age.
      “We are sure he will form an important part of our team in the years ahead.”
      Manager Graham Potter was keen to bolster his defensive line as big money summer signing Wesley Fofana has had his minutes restricted by injury.
      Additionally, Thiago Silva, 38, is ageing and Kalidou Koulibaly has struggled to find top form consistently.
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      Badiashile is 21-years-old and came through the youth ranks at Monaco.
      He has gone on to be capped by France’s national team twice and he is regularly the skipper for his nation’s Under-21 side.
      This season he has impressed for Monaco, helping guide the team into the knockout rounds of the Europa League and in Ligue 1, Philippe Clement’s men sit fifth.
      Badiashile has played 16 games for the club during this campaign, netting two goals.
      The defender becomes Chelsea’s second purchase of the January transfer window, the first being striker David Datro Fofana from Molde for £10.6million. More

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      Crystal Palace star Michael Olise ’emerges as shock PSG transfer target as they consider linking him up with Messi’

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are interested in a shock move for Crystal Palace star Michael Olise, according to reports.The 21-year-old has impressed with the Eagles this season and the French side are keen on the young winger as they plan for the future.
      Michael Olise is being tracked by PSGCredit: Reuters
      Michael Olise could get the chance to be in the team with the likes of Lionel MessiCredit: Reuters
      A potential transfer could see Olise play alongside the likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.
      PSG are supposedly monitoring his performances, claim the Daily Mail.
      If PSG do make the reported shock move, they would be able to offer Olise the chance to play Champions League football.
      It is unclear how much the Ligue 1 champions would be willing to spend on him but the player has a reported £50million release clause and a contract that runs until 2026.
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      Olise moved to Crystal Palace in the summer of 2021, signing for a reported fee of £8.37million from Reading, where he won the EFL Young Player of the Season award.
      Last campaign he caught the eye with appearances coming mainly off the substitutes bench to net four goals and get assist eight in all competitions.
      However, in this season, he has started to make Patrick Vieira’s starting line-up more regularly, featuring from the beginning in 13 of 19 matches.
      He has scored once and assisted a further four with his displays leading to him being called-up to the France Under-21 side.
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      It could be a busy window for Crystal Palace with Jack Butland nearing a switch to Manchester United.
      And former Selhurst Park ace Aaron Wan-Bissaka could move back the other way, returning to his old club.
      Meanwhile, the future of Wilfried Zaha is in doubt as clubs like Barcelona are reportedly keen. More

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      Aaron Ramsey returns to Nice after extended break as ex-Arsenal ace struggled to come to terms with Wales World Cup exit

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      AARON RAMSEY has returned to club side Nice following an extended break after the World Cup.The Wales midfielder, 32, struggled to come to terms with the Dragons’ group stage exit in Qatar, according to club boss Lucien Favre.
      Aaron Ramsey has returned to Nice after his World Cup heartbreakCredit: Alamy
      But SunSport have been told Ramsey is now back in France ready for the rest of the Ligue 1 campaign.
      The ex-Arsenal and Juventus ace has not played since the 3-0 thumping by England in Doha on November 29.
      Favre said 78-cap Dragons star Ramsey had found the World Cup disappointment “hard to digest”.
      The playmaker started all three matches at the finals – Wales’ first since 1958 – but failed to have an impact.
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      Ramsey spent the festive period with his family in South Wales – missing Nice’s 0-0 home draw with Lens and the 2-1 away defeat by Rennes.
      He posted a picture on Instagram last weekend celebrating his dad Kevin’s birthday with his brother Josh.
      Ramsey has made 16 appearances for the French club in all competitions this season.
      Nice face Le Puy Foot 43 in the French Cup round of 64 on Saturday.
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      Ramsey moved to Sir Jim Ratcliffe owned-Nice last summer from Juventus.
      It brought an end to an injury-hit spell in Italy after he departed Arsenal in 2019. More

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      Chelsea in Marquinhos transfer blow with Brazilian defender set to sign new long-term deal at PSG this month

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      CHELSEA have reportedly suffered a transfer blow with Marquinhos set to sign a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain.The 28-year-old Brazil defender has been at Parc des Princes since moving from Roma in 2013.
      Marquinhos is set to sign a new long-term contract at PSGCredit: Getty
      However, he has been linked with numerous transfers over the past few years.
      Chelsea failed with a £72million bid for the star in 2021.
      Some reports claim they still hold an interest in the South American.
      But it now seems those hopes of snapping him up could be over despite him entering the final 18 months of his current Paris deal.
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      PSG’s former sporting director Leonardo started talks over an extension last term.
      His successor Luis Campos is now continuing those negotiations and Marquinhos has now provided an update.
      Speaking to the French media about his future following PSG’s shock 3-1 defeat by Lens in Ligue 1, Campos said: “Talks are progressing well.”
      According to Le Parisien, the only stumbling block now is with regards to the length of Marquinhos’ contract, most notably whether it will run until 2026 or 2027.
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      He is still reeling from missing the vital penalty in Brazil’s crushing World Cup quarter-final shootout defeat by Croatia last month.
      Discussing that agony, Marquinhos added: “Our life as a footballer is like that. There are many emotions, beautiful and less beautiful.
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      “Since I was eight, I’ve known how it goes. Experience gives you even more intelligence to handle moments like this.
      “It was a really tough World Cup. The two or three days after the elimination were complicated.
      “With time, with work and family support, everything passes. Today I feel better and better and I try to find my form as soon as possible.
      “It’s on the pitch that we feel the best, playing and winning.” More

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      Lionel Messi has ‘verbal agreement’ to snub summer transfer and STAY at PSG with talks over contract extension imminent

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      LIONEL MESSI has made a “verbal pact” with Paris Saint-Germain to stay at the club beyond the end of the season, according to reports.The Argentine, 35, will become a free agent in the summer if he does not agree a new deal with the French champions.
      Lionel Messi is set to extend his stay in Paris beyond two seasonsCredit: Getty
      He has been linked with a return to Barcelona or a move to the MLS to join Inter Miami.
      But according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Messi and PSG have an informal agreement and will not hurry the details of the contract extension.
      Speaking on Twitter, Romano said: “Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain have verbal pact to continue together. 🔴🔵🇦🇷 #PSG
      “There will be a new meeting with his camp to discuss length of contract, salary and more.
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      “Nothing signed this week, no rush as the plan is already clear: Messi will continue in Paris.”
      Messi struggled during his first year in the French capital, contributing 11 goals and 15 assists in 34 games.
      But since the start of the 2022/23 campaign the South American icon has rediscovered some of his best form.
      He already has as many goal contributions this term than in the entirety of last season – 12 goals and 14 assists in just 19 matches.
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      In November, he paused his time at PSG to head to the World Cup.
      And Messi produced a remarkable set of performances throughout the tournament as he achieved a career-long goal of lifting the World Cup with Argentina.
      His seven goals and three assists inspired Lionel Scaloni’s men to glory as Argentina became three-time world champions.
      He is yet to play for PSG since the World Cup but flew back to Paris on January 1 and is set to train in the coming days.
      Christophe Galtier’s side are four points clear at the top of Ligue 1.
      They are also in the last-16 of the Champions League and will face Bayern Munich in the first leg of a blockbuster tie on February 14, before the return leg on March 8. More

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      Watch ex-Chelsea star Ross Barkley finally score for Nice with 25-yard screamer but fail to prevent last gasp defeat

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      ROSS BARKLEY opened his account in French football by scoring a screamer for Nice against Rennes on Monday.The midfielder left Chelsea last summer, subsequently penning a one-year deal to play in Ligue 1.

      Ross Barkley takes aim from 25 yardsCredit: https://twitter.com/btsportfootball
      Barkley, 29, celebrates his brilliant goalCredit: AFP
      Barkley, 29, has so far been in and out of Lucien Favre’s XI – but made his case for more starts by scoring a superb goal in his side’s most recent outing.
      Nice had gone 1-0 down early on, with in-form Martin Terrier putting the home side in front.
      But in the 21st minute, Barkley levelled in spectacular fashion.
      Receiving the ball from Jordan Lotomba around 25 yards out, the former England international quickly shifted it onto his right foot.
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      He then unleashed a devilishly whipped effort towards the top corner, leaving French international goalkeeper Steve Mandanda stranded.
      Barkley wheeled away in celebration, being mobbed by his delighted team-mates – including Arsenal loanee Nicolas Pepe.

      The midfielder was substituted for Sofiane Diop in the 67th minute, but his side couldn’t hold on for a valuable point without him.
      Rennes star Benjamin Bourigeaud struck in the 89th minute to secure all three points for his team.
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      The defeat sees Nice fall to a disappointing 11th place.
      Elsewhere in Ligue 1, surprise package Lens dispatched of champions Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 in front of a raucous home crowd on Sunday evening.
      Przemyslaw Frankowski gave Lens a fifth minute lead, only for Hugo Ekitike to controversially equalise just moments later after appearing to have kicked the ball out of Brice Samba’s hands.
      Lens rallied, however, and impressive forward Lois Openda restored their lead shortly before the half hour mark after giving Sergio Ramos a torrid time.
      PSG, without suspended Neymar and World Cup celebrating Lionel Messi were then put to the sword just two minutes after half-time, when Alexis Claude-Maurice deservedly made it 3-1.
      The result moved Lens to within four points of the league leaders.
      Last night, Marseille won a feisty clash at Montpellier, with Arsenal loanee Nuno Tavares scoring before being red carded in his side’s 2-1 triumph on the south coast.
      Kylian Mbappe looks on as Lens stars celebrateCredit: EPA
      Nuno Tavares went from hero to zeroCredit: EPA More