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      Chelsea, Man City and Barca on transfer red alert as ‘next Lionel Messi’ confirms he WON’T sign new River Plate contract

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      CHELSEA, Manchester City and Barcelona have received a huge boost in their pursuit of Argentine wonderkid Claudio Echeverri.River Plate forward Echeverri, 17, attracted interest following a sensational U17 South American Championship back in April.
      Claudio Echeverri could be set for a move to Europe in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      Echeverri wears the No10 shirt for Argentina’s U17 side, like Lionel Messi does for the senior teamCredit: Getty
      The teenager, who wears the No10 for Argentina’s age group side, scored five goals and provided three assists in eight games at the tournament as his country finished third.
      Now he could be set to follow in the footsteps of iconic Argentine No10 Lionel Messi by moving to Europe.
      That is after he confirmed he will NOT be signing a new contract with River Plate.
      He told ESPN: “I’m NOT going to renew my contract at River Plate.
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      “I’m going to play for the next months and then we see what happens.”
      Echeverri’s deal expires in December 2024, with his release clause set at £21.6million.
      This will increase to £26m in the final days of the January transfer window.
      Manchester City are leading the way in their attempts to sign the attacker – with the Treble winners keen to agree a deal before loaning him back to River for the remainder of the season.
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      This would mirror the transfer made between River and Man City for Julian Alvarez last year.
      But Chelsea are also pushing to secure his services.
      According to Sky Germany journalist Sarah Wieczorak, Mauricio Pochettino’s men want to sign the youngster and then loan him out to Strasbourg – who are also owned by American Todd Boehly.
      Barcelona, Juventus, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are among the other huge clubs sniffing around Echeverri.
      Both Chelsea and Man City are yet to make a formal offer to River Plate. More

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      I faced Guardiola in his first game as a manager – now I’m out to stop him winning only trophy he’s missing at Man City

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      URAWA RED DIAMONDS coach Maciej Skorza has waited 15 years for the chance to lock horns with Pep Guardiola again.And the Pole cannot wait to see if his underdogs can shock the world.
      Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will face the manager he met in his debutCredit: Getty
      Urawa Red Diamonds coach Maciej Skorza defeated Guardiola in 2008Credit: Getty
      Skorza, 51, was in the away dugout in the Nou Camp as Guardiola’s first game as a coach in 2008 ended in a 4-0 Champions League qualifying win.
      While Wisla Krakow won the second leg 1-0, Guardiola’s side went on to beat Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United 2-0 in the 2009 Final in Rome to complete the first of his many Trebles.
      Skorza, who will step down after the tournament, recalled: “I had the great pleasure to meet Mr Guardiola 15 years ago and I have to admit that from that moment I have admired his work. 
      “He is the No1 manager in the world, so personally it is a special moment to play against his team again after 15 years.
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      “So it is fantastic for me and for my team, because we are playing the best team in the world as well.
      “This is a rare opportunity but our dream is to play in the Final.
      “On paper, City are a better team than us in every aspect. But in football, sometimes, it doesn’t work like that.
      “I believe in my players because we have a fantastic team with fantastic character.
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      “We know we will suffer on the pitch at times but we have to keep going and keep fighting and try to realise our plan.
      “What is important is how we manage the space behind their defence. I believe that we can play a very good game.
      “What the result will be, nobody knows – it’s football. But the most important thing is keeping this team spirit at the top level.”
      Erling Haaland will not be risked after being left out of training, although Kevin De Bruyne could be back on the bench for City.
      Guardiola said: “This is the one trophy we don’t have, so we want to close the circle and have won everything we can win.
      “You have a responsibility to win all the games and every competition.
      “The players know that and we’ll try to perform well.”
      Probable teams: 
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      Manchester City: Steffen; Walker, Stones, Dias, Ake; Bernardo Silva, Rodri, Kovacic; Foden, Alvarez, Grealish
      Urawa Red Diamonds: Nishikawa; Sakai, Scholz, Hoibraten, Akimoto; Ito, Iwao; Okubu, Yasui, Koizumi; Kante. More

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      Pep Guardiola’s daughter Maria branded the ‘snow queen’ as she shares stunning pictures from ‘girls’ ski trip’

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      PEP GUARDIOLA’S daughter Maria earned the nickname “snow queen” after sharing pictures from her “girls’ ski trip”. Maria is the oldest of Manchester City boss Guardiola’s three children with wife Cristina Serra.
      Maria Guardiola earned the nickname ‘snow queenCredit: Instagram @maria.guardiola
      Maria showed off her ski trip in FranceCredit: Instagram @maria.guardiola
      She hit the Mont Blanc alps for the winter getawayCredit: Instagram @maria.guardiola
      She looks stunning away from the snow tooCredit: Instagram @mariaguardiola
      She has a loyal following on social media, boasting more than 850,000 Instagram followers.
      In her latest string of snaps, she showed off her French skiing trip.
      She captioned the post: “Girls ski trip.”
      And it won the praise of her followers as one replied: “Snow queen.”
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      Another added: “Snow angel.”
      One gushed: “Unreal!!!!”
      Another hailed: “I’m obsessed.”
      Maria swapped the Middle Eastern heat for the Mont Blanc alps having just come back from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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      She posed with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and gave fans a behind-the-scenes look into the F1.
      Now her dad finds himself in the region for the Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia.
      The tournament in Jeddah is running for ten days, through to the final on December 22.
      Guardiola’s City open their campaign against Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds in the semi-finals on Tuesday.
      They will then conclude three days later in either the third place match or final.
      Pep Guardiola with daughter Maria after winning the league titleCredit: Getty
      Maria is the oldest of Manchester City boss Guardiola’s three childrenCredit: Instagram @maria.guardiola
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      Man City slapped with huge fine over furious stars surrounding ref and Erling Haaland had meltdown in Tottenham clash

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      MANCHESTER CITY have been slapped with a fine after they lost their temper during a 3-3 draw with Tottenham. Many of the Treble-winning stars like Erling Haaland surrounded referee Simon Hooper after he blew too early for a foul while Jack Grealish was through on goal.
      Man City have been fined for their players’ behaviourCredit: PA
      Erling Haaland screamed and shouted at ref Simon HooperCredit: Rex
      The Norwegian striker was knocked over on the half way line by Emerson Royal but managed to pick himself up and pass to his team-mate racing towards the net.
      But the official did not play the advantage and instead pulled the game back for a foul, sparking fury amongst the City players.
      Haaland completely lost his rag and sprinted towards Hooper shouting at him.
      At full-time, he then stormed off the pitch and was involved in an altercation with Spurs players.
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      Haaland was seen shouting: “F*** off, f*** off”.
      And his rage didn’t end there as he later tweeted a video of the decision with the caption “WTF”.
      Ruben Dias, Mateo Kovacic and Ederson also all confronted the ref.
      Haaland has escaped any direct punishment for his behaviour.
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      But the same cannot be said for his club with Man City fined £120,000 by the FA.
      A statement read: “Manchester City admitted that they failed to ensure their players did not behave in an improper way during the 94th minute.
      “An Independent Regulatory Commission imposed this sanction following a hearing.” More

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      Supercomputer predicts Champions League winners after last 16 draw as holders Man City land dream Copenhagen tie

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      MANCHESTER CITY have been backed to retain the Champions League trophy following their dream draw. The English and European champions face Copenhagen while rivals Arsenal play Porto.

      Following the draw, OLBG’s supercomputer ran its algorithm after compiling data from all group stage results.
      And they tip Pep Guardiola’s City with a huge 49 per cent chance of winning it all.
      Bayern Munich – with star striker Harry Kane in fine form – come in at second with just an 18 per cent chance.
      Real Madrid are placed third with 14 per cent while Arsenal are fourth at nine per cent, above even PSG.
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      The Gunners’ current squad will be in unfamiliar territory despite the club’s affinity with the last 16 under Arsene Wenger.
      North London’s Arsenal last competed in the last 16 in 2017 but they have failed to make it beyond that stage since 2010.
      City have made two of the last three finals and are looking to become the first English side since Nottingham Forest in 1979 and 1980 to win the title in back-to-back seasons.
      The last time they failed to progress past the round of 16 was in 2016/17, Guardiola’s first season in charge.
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      Elsewhere, ex-Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham will be returning to Germany to face RB Leipzig with Real Madrid.
      Bayern and Kane will be up against Lazio in their own tie.
      And there is also a tasty tie between last season’s Serie A and La Liga winners in Napoli and Barcelona. More

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      Ex-Man City wonderkid forced to retire aged just 30 with heartbreaking message ‘I never thought I’d be writing’

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      EX-MANCHESTER CITY academy star Emyr Huws has retired at the age of 30.The 11-cap Wales midfielder played once for City’s first-team as a substitute for Micah Richards in a 5-0 FA Cup win over Blackburn at the Etihad in January 2014.
      Emyr Huws has announced his retirement from football at the age of 30Credit: Rex
      Huws started his career at Manchester City where he played once for the senior team
      Huws, who scored once for his country against the Netherlands in November 2015, had spells at Ipswich, Cardiff and Colchester but injuries plagued his promising career.
      He also had loan stints at Birmingham, Wigan, Huddersfield and Northampton. 
      Huws posted on Instagram: “Whilst writing this message, I never thought I’d be writing this shortly after my 30th birthday.
      “To those of you that know me, will know that this journey within football has been my life since I was six years old.
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      “The time has now come to enter a new stage in my life, this journey has taught me many extraordinary things.
      “I remember when I was young, the certainty I had that I was going to be a footballer was powerful and with all the obstacles thrown at me, I achieved that dream.
      “God only knows how much support I’ve needed through this journey, and I’m blessed to have had immense support with me all of the way.
      “Even in the bleakest of times with their help and my determination I always found a way and thank all of you.
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      “I’ve come to the realisation through many tough lessons that this path is no longer meant for me, and I am meant for something else.
      “My deepest gratitude to everyone involved in my journey and I thank you all for helping me become the man I am today.
      “My time playing the game is at an end but I am not done yet, my mission is to use all of my experience and wisdom to help inspire and empower as many people as possible.
      “Thank you everyone and I hope you all chase your dreams in this short life.” More

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      Kalvin Phillips ‘opens talks’ over Man City transfer exit as European giants haggle over contract clause

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      MANCHESTER CITY are holding talks with Juventus over a potential deal for Kalvin Phillips.Juve are keeping tabs on Phillips ahead of the January transfer window as they look for midfield reinforcement.
      Juventus are holding talks with Manchester City over a deal for Kalvin PhillipsCredit: Getty
      Phillips is open for a move away from Man City in the January transfer windowCredit: AFP
      According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, City and the Bianconeri have already started negotiating a potential deal before the winter market.
      The England international is “open to the move” as he has fallen down the pecking order at the Etihad.
      The 28-year-old is looking to boost his chances of an international call-up ahead of the summer’s Euro 2024.
      Juventus are keen to sign Phillips on loan with a buy option clause next month.
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      City, though, want the buy clause to be “mandatory” as talks between the two clubs continue.
      This comes after SunSport revealed the Citizens are looking to shake their midfield up in January by joining the bidding war for Fulham star Joao Palhinha.
      However, the Treble winners are facing competition from Bayern Munich and Premier League rivals Liverpool who are also keen on Palhinha.
      City manager Pep Guardiola has also considered Fluminense’s £30m-rated star Andre.
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      Guardiola will get a first-hand look at the Brazil international during the upcoming Club World Cup Championship.
      Phillips was determined to stay and fight for his place at City last summer.
      But the ex-Leeds star hasn’t managed a single start in the Premier League this season. More

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      Kevin De Bruyne’s 70-acre mansion ransacked by burglars as Manchester City star was training in Saudi Arabia

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      MANCHESTER City star Kevin De Bruyne’s home in Belgium was reportedly ransacked by robbers during a break-in on Saturday.The footballing ace, his wife Michèle and their three children were not at the property during the burglary at his 70-acre mansion.
      The robbers took various items from De Bruyne’s luxury estateCredit: Sky Sports
      None of the football star’s family were home at the time of the break-in
      Belgian news outlet HLN said that various items had been taken from the secluded property in Bolderberg, but no further details were released.
      The robbers allegedly used a stepladder to reach the first floor and get inside.
      De Bruyne, 32, bought the sprawling estate in 2015, which now has a pool, jacuzzi and basketball court.
      HLN reported that De Bruyne and his family rarely use the property as they spend most of their time at their pad in Wilmslow, Cheshire.
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      The Belgian midfielder had flown to Saudi Arabia with his City teammates ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday evening after a 2-2 Premier League draw with Crystal Palace.
      He missed the match due to a hamstring injury but still departed as part of Pep Guardiola’s 23-man squad to the Middle East.
      The injury required surgery but hopes are growing that the City legend will return to action soon.
      Over the weekend, he said: “It’s going really well. I had surgery – it was a big injury. But we’re getting closer – closer to the new year.”
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      City are gearing up to play Japan’s Urawa Reds in their semi-final clash on Tuesday.
      De Bruyne and his wife, Michèle, 30, have been together since 2014 and tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Italy in 2017.
      In a 2019 interview with The Players’ Tribune, Kevin explained that his wife was the most important person in his life. wife.
      “[She] changed my life in so many ways. Honestly, I don’t know what I would do without her,” he said.
      The couple have three young children together – Mason, 7, Rome, 5, and Suri, 3.
      Last year, De Bruyne called Michèle the “best mommy” in a touching Instagram post.
      The 30-year-old stunner doesn’t seem to miss a game and the whole family are frequently snapped on the pitch after City’s big wins.
      After her husband won his fifth Premier League championship, Michèle wrote: “No words”, along with pictures of them embracing on the field.
      The glamorous couple first got together in 2014
      The pair tied the knot in 2017 and now have three kids
      De Bruyne is still out of action with a thigh injuryCredit: Getty More