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      De Bruyne playing through ‘private’ personal issues, says Henry after Man City star told Guardiola to ‘shut up’ in row

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      MANCHESTER CITY superstar Kevin De Bruyne is spearheading a stunning Treble pursuit despite struggling with a “private” issue this season.That is according to Thierry Henry, who had a small chat and an emotional embrace with De Bruyne after City thrashed Real Madrid and sealed their place in the Champions League Final.

      Thierry Henry revealed Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne is dealing with “private” issuesCredit: Getty
      This comes after De Bruyne and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola had a row
      But De Bruyne and Guardiola ultimately patched things upCredit: Reuters
      The playmaker has been integral for the Citizens in the Premier League, FA Cup and Europe’s top competition and led a stunning triumph against Real in the semi-finals.
      The Belgium international scored the equaliser in the first leg at Santiago Bernabeu and created Bernardo Silva’s opener, which led to a 4-0 triumph at the Etihad on Wednesday.
      The 31-year-old was hauled off on 84 minutes as he was replaced by Phil Foden and had a talk with Henry at full-time.
      De Bruyne and the Arsenal legend have a close relationship as they used to work together when the latter was Belgium’s assistant manager.
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      The France great wouldn’t share any details of their conversation but revealed he now has even more respect for the Belgian star as he is not letting his personal issues get in the way of his team’s goals.
      Henry told CBS: “It was [a touching moment]. I can’t say it because I have to keep that private.
      “But from what he said to me, I [have] even more respect how he played tonight and how he came and battled with his team.
      “I can’t share what he said because I can’t share it. That’s how it is.
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      “But once again I will go back to, for me he is the most important player.”
      That wasn’t De Bruyne’s only emotionally charged moment in the match as he was also heard telling City manager Pep Guardiola to “shut up”.
      The ex-Chelsea star and Guardiola started rowing in the second half after the former had been robbed of possession.
      The Spanish tactician was enraged when De Bruyne failed to spot a potential pass to Jack Grealish on the left and was dispossessed by Eder Militao at a dangerous position.
      But the heated argument came to an end when Guardiola walked back to the bench while staring down at the floor.
      The two men don’t appear to have any ill-feelings as they embraced once De Bruyne was hauled off just before full-time. More

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      Haaland’s agent tight-lipped on Man City star’s ‘mystery’ transfer release clause and says ‘it’s like a treasure chest’

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      ERLING HAALAND’S agent remained coy when asked whether the striker has a release clause in his Manchester City contract.The 22-year-old will be looking to add to his 52 goal haul this season in tonight’s Champions League semi-final second leg against Real Madrid.
      Erling Haaland’s agent has spoken out on whether he has a release clause in his Manchester City dealCredit: Rex
      Norwegian striker Haaland joined City in a £51million deal from Borussia Dortmund last year.
      According to The Athletic, his City contract initially possessed a £150m release clause, which was due to kick in during the summer of 2024.
      The clause was directly linked to Pep Guardiola’s future, and is claimed to have expired when the Spaniard signed his new contract last November.
      And now Haaland’s agent, Rafaela Pimenta, has been asked whether Haaland still has the release clause following Guardiola’s new deal.
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      But Pimenta cryptically told Mundo Deportivo on the situation: “I have nothing to clarify.
      “The mystery of this story is nice because nobody knows where it is, like a treasure chest.
      “It’s more beautiful and, as a lawyer, I can’t reveal contracts.”
      Haaland has been linked with a move to Real Madrid when his time at City comes to an end.
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      And Pimenta was also asked where can Haaland go for the next step in his career.
      She replied: “Wherever he wants. He is a player that has never been seen. For me, his quality in everything and his ability to evolve are very impressive. 
      “He is capable of adapting quickly to a new club, to a society, to the coach… it is as if he had always been there. That gives you a lot of peace of mind and allows you to move forward. 
      “He is very calm in his professional and personal life, he has the quality, today he is in the right place, with the right team and the right coach. 
      “In Brazil we say that the sky is the limit. I think he is going to break all the records.” More

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      Arsenal fans beg ‘bring him to the Emirates’ as they are linked with shock transfer for Man City star to replace Xhaka

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      ARSENAL have been linked with a shock replacement for outgoing midfielder Granit Xhaka.As SunSport reported earlier this month, Xhaka is expected to join German side Bayer Leverkusen this summer.
      Granit Xhaka is expected to leave Arsenal this summerCredit: Getty
      Ilkay Gundogan is a reported target for the GunnersCredit: Reuters
      And Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is a potential replacement, according to German outlet Bild.
      Etihad ace Gundogan, 32, is out of contract at the end of the campaign.
      Pep Guardiola has publicly said he wants the midfielder to stay, but his future remains up in the air.
      Bild claim Gundogan wants longer than a one-year deal, with Barcelona thought to be keen.
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      However, the reports states Arsenal have also emerged as potential suitors.
      Gunners boss Mikel Arteta previously worked with Gundogan when he was assistant coach at City.
      And some Arsenal fans seemed to be keen on the idea of poaching another City star, with Joao Cancelo another possible signing.
      Responding to the rumours, one wrote on Twitter: “Bring him to the Emirates.”
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      Another said: “We will give him a 3 year deal at Arsenal.”
      A third joked: “Man City is our feeder club now. Things u love to see.”
      And a fourth wrote: “Make it happen Mikel.”
      Xhaka is expected pen a four-year with Leverkusen after the two teams agreed a deal in the region of £15million.
      He has made 295 appearances for the Gunners since joining from Borussia Monchengladbach in 2016. More

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      Arsenal preparing shock move for Joao Cancelo from Man City and ‘confident’ of club-record £92MILLION Declan Rice deal

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      ARSENAL are reportedly preparing a shock move for Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo – as well as a summer swoop for Declan Rice.The Portuguese defender was deemed to be surplus to requirements by City boss Pep Guardiola in January and farmed out to Bayern Munich on loan.
      Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Joao Cancelo in the summerCredit: Getty
      Cancelo has been frozen out by Pep Guardiola and former City No.2 Mikel Arteta is keen to bring him to ArsenalCredit: GETTY
      Arteta is also confident of bringing Declan Rice to the Emirates this summerCredit: GETTY
      And Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is hoping to bolster his squad this summer with the acquisition of the out-of-favour wing-back.
      That’s according to The Daily Telegraph, who claim the north Londoners have been alerted to his potential availability by his failure to impress new Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel.
      Although Arsenal are keen on Cancelo, they’re concerned City won’t sell him to them.
      That’s on account of the fact Arteta’s troops have virtually taken the defending Premier League champions right down to the wire in a thrilling title race this season.
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      And selling the 28-year-old to the Gunners would only serve to boost their rival’s chances of winning their first league title in 20 years.
      The Arsenal brass – who convinced City to sell them Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus last summer – believe the Citizens will be “reluctant” to let them snap up Portugal international Cancelo.
      Should City play hardball, the Gunners will reportedly revisit a move for Valladolid’s Ivan Fresneda.
      The Spaniard will prove to be a much cheaper alternative to Cancelo should Valladolid be relegated from La Liga.
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      Arsenal may have fears around a move for Cancelo, but the same can’t be said for their pursuit of Declan Rice.
      Arteta and sporting director Edu have made signing the West Ham and England midfielder their top priority this summer.
      And they’ve even cleared the way for his arrival by allowing Granit Xhaka to leave the club.
      It’s claimed the Arsenal brass are working on a club-record £92million deal for the 24-year-old.

      West Ham – who will also field interest from Manchester United for Rice’s services in the summer – are understood to want the bulk of any fee upfront.
      Despite United’s interest in Rice, the Gunners are said to be “confident” of luring the in-demand midfielder across London to the Emirates.
      Arsenal are currently working on a £92million deal for Declan RiceCredit: Getty
      Arsenal’s bid to win their first league title in nearly 20 years has collapsed over the last six weeks thanks to three draws and two defeats in their last seven matches.
      And Arteta issued a grovelling apology to the Emirates faithful for their poor run of form after last weekend’s hammering by Brighton.
      He told Sky Sports: “A week ago I was standing here feeling proud and today we have to apologise for the performance in the second half. It was not acceptable.
      “Mathematically, [the title] it’s still possible, but today it’s impossible to think about it.
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      “We need to digest the result and the performance in the second half, understand why and have a different reaction.”
      Arsenal will be back in action on Saturday, travelling to the City Ground to take on relegation battlers Nottingham Forest. More

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      Erling Haaland CAN’T win the Ballon d’Or over Lionel Messi claims Man City team-mate

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      BERNARDO SILVA believes that Erling Haaland won’t claim the Ballon d’Or over Lionel Messi – unless Manchester City win the Champions League.The prestigious award is handed out at the end of the calendar year to the world’s finest footballer – and there are no shortage of candidates so far.
      Bernardo Silva has seen Haaland’s greatness first-hand – but still doesn’t back him for football’s biggest individual awardCredit: Getty
      Lionel Messi has had a busy month in Paris as tension between the 35-year-old and the club continues to boilCredit: Getty
      Many would back Haaland to follow up his Football Writers’ Association’s Footballer of the Year award with the Ballon d’Or after his stunning debut season in England.
      The Norwegian forward has broken the Premier League record for most goals in a single season and still has three games add more strikes to his tally.
      But over in France Messi has recaptured his best form at PSG – even as transfer speculation continues to distract from his exploits.
      Silva has a theory about what it would take for his 22-year-old teammate to stop Messi winning yet another individual honour.
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      He told France Football: “If Haaland wins Premier League and Champions League, you can put him in the Ballon d’Or discussion, and you can also talk about Vini Jr. if Madrid win the Champions League.
      “In general, it is between Messi and the winner of the Champions League, and so far, I will give it to Messi.”
      Man City are within three wins of capturing both the Premier League and the Champions League, and within four wins of doing the treble.
      Haaland has played a major role in their fight for glory with a staggering 52 goals across all competitions.
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      But seven-times Ballon d’Or winner Messi will be keen to nab another honour – even though he will be 36 by the time the historic award will be dished out.
      He has 15 goals and 15 assists in 29 Ligue 1 appearances this season.
      While European success is beyond his reach this season, only four more points is needed for Messi and his teammates to land another title. More

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      Brutal reason Jude Bellingham is set to snub Man City transfer revealed as he nears Real Madrid move

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND superstar Jude Bellingham has reportedly turned down a move to Manchester City.Bellingham appears set to join Real Madrid ahead of the summer transfer window following a heated bidding war.
      Borussia Dortmund superstar Jude Bellingham is not keen to join Manchester CityCredit: Reuters
      Bellingham has turned Manchester City down because they view them as “plastic”Credit: Getty
      Liverpool were also involved in the transfer chase but pulled out due to the midfielder’s astronomical valuation, which has been set at a reported €150million (£131m).
      City have also showed interest but the England international doesn’t appear keen on a move to the Etihad.
      That is according to German journalist Patrick Berger, who claims the 19-year-old and his family view the reigning Premier League champions as a “plastic” club.
      Bellingham holds the same view regarding other Gulf-backed clubs, such as Paris Saint-Germain.
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      The ex-Birmingham star is also not keen on Chelsea due to their “crazy transfer strategy” after owner Todd Boehly splashed over half a million pounds on his debut season.
      Therefore, a return to England appears almost impossible for the teenage sensation.
      This comes after reports suggesting Bellingham has accepted all of the details in his contract to join Real.
      In fact, the Stourbridge native is said to be “excited” by the project at Santiago Bernabeu.
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      Bellingham’s deal now hinges on an upcoming meeting between Real Madrid and Dortmund where they will discuss the proposed transfer.
      The two clubs will thrash out a final fee for the player, who is currently concentrating on helping Edin Terzic’s side win the Bundesliga.
      The German giants are second in the table with only one point separating them from rivals Bayern Munich. More

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      Baffled fans joke Jordan Pickford’s ‘on his way to Mars’ as footage shows his ridiculous dive for Haaland’s goal

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      EVERTON goalkeeper Jordan Pickford had fans in hysterics with his bizarre goalkeeping in the Premier League clash with Manchester City.Pickford picked the ball out of his own net after 37 minutes following Ilkay Gundogan’s opener for City at Goodison Park.

      Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was left with egg on his face against Manchester City
      Manchester City star Erling Haaland caught Pickford by surpriseCredit: AP
      But it was the reigning Premier League champions’ second goal that left the keeper with egg on his face.
      Pep Guardiola’s men doubled their lead just two minutes later with usual suspect Erling Haaland’s header after a pinpoint cross by man of the match Gundogan, who made it three in the second half.
      Haaland sent the ball to Pickford’s right side with the England international flying the other way.
      The 29-year-old performed such a ridiculous dive that he even went crashing onto his own post.
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      But Haaland’s header was very clever as he knew Pickford would be going to his left because that was where all the open space was.
      However, the striker caught the keeper by surprise as he went for his right side instead.
      But that didn’t save Pickford from all the banter by fans who took to social media immediately after City’s second.
      One supporter tweeted: “England’s No1 goalkeeper, Mr Jordan Pickford.”
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      Another commented: “Where you off Pickford lad?”
      A third said: “Let’s forget the goal Haaland scored , was Pickford about to fly to Mars?”
      This fan wrote: “Blud thought he was superman.”
      And that one stated: “That just made me snort very loudly.”
      Everton went on to lose 3-0 to City and are now just one point above the relegation zone. More

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      Everton 0 Man City 3: Gundogan’s stunning double keeps Champions marching to title with easy win over toiling Toffees

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      IF Ilkay Gundogan is going to leave Manchester City this summer he is determined to bow out in style.The club captain is out of contract in the summer but is on a mission to lead them to a fifth title in the past six seasons.
      Ilkay Gundogan opened the scoring with a sensational finish inside the 18-yard boxCredit: EPA
      Erling Haaland doubled City’s advantage with his 36th league goal of the seasonCredit: ALAMY
      Gundogan doubled his tally with a sumptuous second-half free-kickCredit: EPA
      Last week he got both goals in the win against Leeds before also missing a late penalty – and he was at it again at Goodison.
      Gundogan struck two beauties – one each side of the interval – and also teed up Erling Haaland to nod in his 52nd goal of the season.
      The Germany international waited until the final 14 minutes of the campaign to decide the title race 12 months ago with his two late goals against Aston Villa.
      This year he is doing everything in his power to make sure the battle with Arsenal doesn’t go the distance.
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      Pep Guardiola made four changes as he looks to juggle his option ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League return with Real Madrid.
      And despite City having almost all the possession, Everton coped well with the champions for the opening 35 minutes and actually had the clearest chance.
      James Tarkowski headed down a Dwight McNeil corner and Mason Holgate couldn’t wrap his foot around the loose ball at the back post.
      City had been restricted to long-range efforts but then clicked into gear in devastating fashion during the final 10 minutes of the half.
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      Riyad Mahrez swung over a cross from the right and Gundogan did well just to control it on his thigh – so what followed was truly special.
      With his back to goal, he flicked a right-foot volley into the corner and beyond the despairing dive of Pickford.
      The club captain – making his 300th appearance for the club – wasn’t finished there though and two minutes later he helped take the game further away from the Toffees.
      Foden sent the German international away down the left and he hung up a delicious cross for Haaland to nod beyond Pickford.
      It was only the Norwegian’s third touch of the game – but as is so often the case, he only needs one to make his mark.
      It was his 52nd goal of the season – and this one at the home of the Toffees legend Dixie Dean – who scored a top flight record of 63 some 95 years ago.
      For an Everton side who have scored more than one in a home game just once this season, it looked like a long way back.
      Ilkay Gundogan was the star of the show at GoodisonCredit: PA
      When star striker Dominic Calvert Lewin failed to re-appear for the second half, it looked even an even bigger mountain to climb.
      And within six minutes of the re-start, they knew the game was up as Foden was fouled on the edge of the box by James Garner.
      City had options but it was the skipper who stepped up and floated a delightful 20-yard curler past Pickford.
      Everton could have caved in but know goal difference could yet be decisive in their bid to beat the drop so kept at it.
      They could even have pulled one back as Tarkowski’s header was pushed onto the bar by Ederson while Yerry Mina nodded another one over the bar.

      Their battle to hang onto the top-flight status they have had since 1951 hangs in the balance.
      Meanwhile, City know five points from their final three Prem matches will be enough for a third straight crown. More