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      I played with Real Madrid stars Gareth Bale and Luka Modric… but Barcelona legend is my greatest team-mate

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      IT’S not easy overlooking Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and Brazil’s Ronaldo.But former Tottenham keeper Heurelho Gomes has done just that in picking his greatest ever team-mate.
      Real Madrid icons Luka Modric and Gareth Bale were among the superstars who keeper Heurelho Gomes played alongside at TottenhamCredit: Getty
      Ronaldinho is the best team-mate Gomes had with BrazilCredit: Getty
      Ex-Brazil, PSV, Spurs and Watford stopper Gomes found it tough to single out just one star as the bestCredit: Getty
      And the Brazilian admits he agonised before singling out Barcelona legend Ronaldinho.
      But it’s not meant as a snub to Real Madrid icons Bale and Modric.
      Gomes played behind the two at Spurs – but found it too tough to separate all the exciting talents he played with at club level.
      The ex-PSV and Watford stopper, 42, told talkSPORT: “I am unfair if I say just one.
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      “But to not be unfair with the others that I played with at club level I am going to say at international level – Ronaldinho.
      “Not a bad player, not a bad player!”
      Ronaldinho, 43, won the Ballon d’Or, LaLiga twice and the Champions League during his exhilarating spell at Barca from 2003-08.
      The mesmeric attacker also featured for PSG and AC Milan, as well as netting 33 times in 97 games for Brazil.
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      In contrast, former Barcelona and Real striker Ronaldo, 47, is a double Ballon d’Or winner, also lifting the World Cup in 2004 and 2002 on the way to 62 goals in 98 internationals.
      Meanwhile, 172-cap Croatian Modric is still playmaking for Real aged 38.
      The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner has tasted LaLiga glory three times and Champions League success on five occasions since moving from Spurs to Spain 12 years ago.
      Welsh winger Bale, 34, shared all of Modric’s Real trophy joy but retired as a player last year after a short spell with Los Angeles FC. More

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      Real Madrid ‘risk losing SIX first-team stars’ including Ballon d’Or winner as Ancelotti prepares for transfer exodus

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      REAL MADRID are allegedly at risk of losing six key first team players this summer.Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Nacho Fernandez and Lucas Vazquez are all out of contract in June.
      Luka Modric is out of contract in JuneCredit: Getty
      Toni Kroos is also out of contract, but he is likely to stayCredit: Getty
      And according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Real Madrid officials are yet to negotiate fresh terms with them.
      Los Blancos usually open talks with players during the second half of the season, so those affected will likely be in limbo for another few months.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga and Joselu Mato are also set to leave the Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the season when their loan spells expire.
      Kroos is expected to stay at Real Madrid, while the others are reportedly considered to be dispensable.
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      The Spanish giants currently sit top of the La Liga table, level on points with Girona.
      Carlo Ancelotti is eager to add to his squad in the summer, with a number of players set to leave.
      Kylian Mbappe could finally swap Paris for Madrid following years of interest.
      The Frenchman is expected to leave PSG as a free agent at the end of the season.
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      Kepa Arrizabalaga is set to leave when his loan expiresCredit: Getty
      Real Madrid have held a long-term interest in signing him.
      And as of today Mbappe is free negotiate a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs.
      Los Blancos are prepared to offer him a huge deal, but they want an answer from the forward by mid-January.
      However, Liverpool are now said to be serious contenders in the race for the striker. More

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      Liverpool are ‘serious candidates’ to land Mbappe as Real Madrid may have shot themselves in foot with transfer approach

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      LIVERPOOL have emerged as “serious candidates” to sign Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.The 25-year-old has entered the final six months of his contract in the French capital.
      Kylian Mbappe has entered the final year of his contractCredit: Rex
      Mbappe possesses a player option to extend his deal by a further 12 months, although last summer he wrote to club chiefs informing them that he had “no intention” of doing so.
      The forward was subsequently exiled from PSG’s pre-season tour, with the Ligue 1 champions even accepting a world-record £259million bid from Al-Hilal for their star man.
      After snubbing a move to Saudi Arabia, Mbappe later returned to PSG’s first team and has been in electric form ever since.
      His future remains in the balance, with Liverpool and Real Madrid both showing “credible” interest in signing him.
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      According to Le Parisien, the Reds pose the biggest threat to PSG’s hopes of convincing Mbappe to stay.
      Jurgen Klopp has long been a huge fan of the French superstar, with Liverpool having reportedly dreamed of signing him for nine years.
      The Reds’ long-term admiration hasn’t gone unnoticed by Mbappe, who could be intrigued by a move to Anfield.
      Kop chiefs would love to sign him in a bid to consistently compete with Manchester City.
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      And with Mohamed Salah attracting strong interest from Saudi Arabia, Mbappe could even be a long-term replacement for the Egyptian.
      Real Madrid were long thought to be in the driving seat to sign Mbappe.
      But latest reports suggest that he has been unimpressed by the Spanish side’s “hardball tactics” in negotiations.
      Mbappe could yet still perform a U-turn from his stance last summer and decide to extend at PSG again.
      It’s claimed that he would struggle to find conditions as “tailor-made” for him at other potential suitors as they are at Parc des Princes.
      Mbappe has scored 18 goals in 16 Ligue 1 appearances so far this season.
      He has also added a further three in the Champions League. More

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      Real Madrid ‘will re-open Mbappe transfer despite feeling betrayed by PSG star and risk of upsetting dressing room’

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      REAL MADRID are ready to re-open talks to sign Kylian Mbappe despite concerns over upsetting the dressing room, according to reports.The Spanish giants have been long linked with a move for Mbappe and it looks like they’re going to push to try and get a deal done.
      Real Madrid are reportedly ready to re-open negotiations with Kylian MbappeCredit: AP
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      The Frenchman is heading into the final six months of his deal with Paris Saint-Germain and will be available as a free agent in the summer.
      As of January 1 he will be free to negotiate with foreign clubs ahead of a future move away from the French capital.
      And The Athletic have reported that Real Madrid are gearing up to try to convince the 25-year-old to choose the Bernabeu as his new home.
      It comes after the LaLiga outfit pushed to make a deal with Mbappe in the summer of 2022 only for the superstar to agree fresh terms with PSG instead.
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      It is reported that a number of bigwigs at Real were left feeling betrayed by the France international after he led them to believe he was keen on making the move to Spain.
      But despite the fracture in the relationship there is still understood to be interest from both parties and talks will continue in January.
      However, it might not be easy for Madrid to get a deal over the line with concerns over upsetting the dressing room dynamic in the Spanish capital.
      Mbappe is reportedly expecting a salary that would be more than double what the top earners at Real Madrid currently make – which could prove difficult with the club already trying to keep their wage bill under control.
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      Real are ensuring they don’t waste time on negotiations this time too by slapping a deadline on any talks with the former Monaco man.
      The Athletic have reported that Real Madrid will give Mbappe until mid-January to make a decision on whether or not he will be joining the club. More

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      Carlo Ancelotti signs new Real Madrid deal as boss, 64, snubs Brazil following Jude Bellingham praise

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      REAL MADRID boss Carlo Ancelotti has signed a new contract until 2026.The Italian manager, 64, had been wanted by Brazil ahead of the 2025 Copa America and the World Cup in 2026, but Madrid have managed to tie him down for another two-and-a-half years.
      Carlo Ancelotti has penned a new deal with Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Jude Bellingham has heaped praise on AncelottiCredit: Reuters
      Over two spells as Real Madrid boss the former Chelsea and Everton manager has won the Champions League twice and has one LaLiga title.
      But with English star Jude Bellingham lighting up Spanish football, Los Blancos could be on their way to another title – sitting top going into their winter break.
      And Real sensation Bellingham has put his excellent start down to Ancelotti.
      He said recently: “I put in my efforts and a fierce commitment to excel at work, but the credit goes to Mr. Ancelotti who found the right position for me and gave me more freedom on the field.
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      “So now I’m flying on the field.”
      Real Madrid won the LaLiga title and Champions League in 2022 under Ancelotti – who began his second spell in June 2021.
      And while they failed to secure either of those trophies last season, he did scoop the Copa del Rey.
      During his first stint as boss, Ancelotti won the Champions League and Copa del Rey.
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      Meanwhile, Brazil were eliminated from last year’s World Cup by Croatia in the quarter-finals.
      The five-time champions have not reached a World Cup final since they last won the tournament in 2002.
      But they have claimed three Copa Americas in that time – in 2004, 2007 and 2019.
      Brazil are waiting anxiously on the fitness of all-time top scorer Neymar – who is in a race to make their Copa America squad after suffering an ACL injury while playing for Al-Nassr in October. More

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      Man Utd ace Raphael Varane ‘offered shock Ligue 1 transfer as Real Madrid pull out of race for former star’

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      RAPHAEL VARANE has been offered a shock escape route from Manchester United by his former club.We reported previously how the star had been made available for a transfer away amid interest from Saudi Arabia after the World Cup winner slipped down the pecking order at Old Trafford this term.
      Raphael Varane has been offered a shock escape route from Man UtdCredit: Alamy
      Erik ten Hag has preferred the likes of Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and even veteran Jonny Evans, which has limited Varane to just 521 minutes of Premier League action.
      Real Madrid were believed to be lining up a swoop to bring him back to the Bernabeu.
      The French defender, 30, spent ten years there from 2011 to 2021 and won 18 trophies – including four Champions Leagues – before joining United for £34m on a four-year deal.
      Bayern Munich have also been linked with a move for Varane.
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      However, El Chiringuito TV have now claimed that Real Madrid have zero interest in signing their ex-defender.
      But another one of his former club’s have allegedly emerged as contenders to try and snap him up.
      French publication L’Equipe have stated that Ligue 1 team Lens are also in the running for Varane.
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      He began his career with them, where his displays first caught the eye of Madrid.
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      After finding himself on the bench over recent weeks, Varane has started two of United’s last three games.
      And he played the full game yesterday as the Red Devils came from 2-0 down at half-time to beat Aston Villa 3-2 with a brilliant second half performance.
      His side fell behind to a never-seen-before free-kick tactic that left the goalkeeper and whole defence bamboozled.
      It got even worse as Leander Dendoncker doubled the visitors’ lead.
      However, a stirring second half performance saw them bounce back to earn a crucial victory.
      Alejandro Garnacho grabbed a double while Rasmus Hojlund’s first Premier League goal sealed the points late on. More

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      Jubilant Arsenal fans beg ‘inject it into my veins’ as Gunners make massive signing from Real Madrid

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      JUBILANT Arsenal fans rejoiced as they landed a massive signing from Real Madrid.And Mikel Arteta will be desperately hoping he can hit the ground running in North London.
      Mikel Arteta has got Paulo Xavier as his new South America scout from Real MadridCredit: Alamy

      According to The Athletic, the Gunners have managed to snap up Paulo Xavier.
      Xavier was Los Blancos’ Latin America scout.
      But after taking the job in September 2017, it is understood he has already left the 14-time European champions and started in his new role – although it is yet to be formally confirmed.
      The report adds that Xavier will operate in South America alongside two other Arsenal scouts.
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      He was a key member of the scouting team headed up by Juni Calafat with Real Madrid.
      And he played an important role in the Spanish giants securing the transfers for youngsters Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and the £60million Endrick – dubbed the heir to Neymar’s throne.
      So Gunners supporters are very excited about the new recruit and the gems he could unearth in South America.
      One said: “Inject it in my veins. We are massive.”
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      Another wrote: “Waooo great move.”
      A third added: “We are cooking on and off the pitch.”
      And a final user replied: “This team has finally brought joy in my heart.”
      Before his Bernabeu gig, Xavier had a short stint with Manchester United which followed two years with the Brazilian Football Confederation.
      Arsenal’s sporting director Edu was also with the CBF at the time and oversaw the new appointment at the Emirates.
      And the Emirates chief has plenty of his own intel in the market Xavier will be working in thanks to his Brazilian connections.
      The Gunners found compatriots Gabriel Martinelli and Marquinhos as teenagers.
      Brazilian Edu is sporting director at ArsenalCredit: Reuters More

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      Real Madrid ‘discover Erling Haaland’s transfer release clause’ as club set Kylian Mbappe strict deadline over move

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      REAL MADRID are still interested in signing Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, according to reports.Los Blancos have been monitoring the Norway international for several years.
      Real Madrid are still interested in signing Erling HaalandCredit: Getty
      Los Blancos have given Kylian Mbappe until mid-January to decide whether or not he wants to joinCredit: Getty
      They attempted to sign him from Borussia Dortmund last summer, but City won the transfer race.
      Haaland enjoyed a record-breaking first season in England, winning the treble with Pep Guardiola’s side.
      He also scored the most goals in a single Premier League campaign, surpassing Andy Cole and Alan Shearer.
      The striker’s incredible form has intensified interest from elsewhere, with Real Madrid now exploring the possibility of a transfer.
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      And according to Spanish outlet AS, the LaLiga giants are already aware of his release clause.
      Haaland allegedly has a £171.6million (€200m) release clause in his contract that will become active next year.
      However, the value of the clause is set to decrease in every transfer window beyond 2024 until his contract expires in 2027.
      Real Madrid are also keeping a close eye on Kylian Mbappe’s current situation at Paris Saint-Germain.
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      Haaland is enjoying another promising campaign with Man City
      Mbappe is currently the top goalscorer in Ligue 1
      Mbappe’s deal expires in June, but he could decide to trigger a one-year extension.
      The Frenchman is yet to make a decision on his future, but AS report that Real Madrid want an answer by January 15.
      Los Blancos will have the chance to open talks with Mbappe next month regarding a potential free transfer.
      Should the forward green-light a move, Real Madrid intend to act quickly by handing his agent a contract proposal.
      The La Liga giants attempted to sign Mbappe in 2022, but he shocked the world by penning a two-year extension with PSG instead.
      He also turned down a world-record offer from Al-Hilal this summer after the Saudi Pro League side had a £259million bid accepted. More