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      Awkward Alexander-Arnold billboard showing Liverpool star posing with ex is erected in Madrid amid Real transfer links

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      AN AWKWARD billboard of Trent Alexander-Arnold has been unveiled in Madrid.The Liverpool star has been the subject of speculation linking him with a move away from Anfield.Alexander-Arnold has appeared in an advert displayed in MadridCredit: Guess JeansAnd it appears there is only one likely destination – Real Madrid.Naturally, some fans are now fearing the worst after a billboard featuring the defender was erected in the Spanish capital.Alexander-Arnold models for GUESS Jeans in the advert, which has also been displayed in Amsterdam and Milan.But some fans cannot ignore the obvious link between the billboard’s location and Real Madrid’s interest in Alexander-Arnold. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne fan reacted saying: “It’s obvious he’s going, what I’m interested in is when he’s gonna announce it.”Another added: “Liverpool bigger than one player. Best of luck to him 👍”A third wrote: “He is already in Madrid in his head.”Other fans pointed out the awkward nature of the billboard as Alexander-Arnold poses with his ex-girlfriend Iris Law in his arms.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe features on the billboard alongside his ex-girlfriend Iris LawCredit: Dan CharityEstelle on her InstagramCredit: InstgramTo make matters worse the England star is now dating model Estelle Behnke.Alexander-Arnold is out of contract at the end of the season and Real have reportedly opened up talks with his representatives over a move to the Bernabeu next summer.Trent Alexander-Arnold’s New Love Life Revealed More

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      Real Madrid being sued for millions over VIP Bernabeu SkyBar that costs fans ÂŁ2,500 a game

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      REAL MADRID are reportedly being sued for more than ÂŁ13million over the flagship VIP hospitality suite at the Bernabeu.The LaLiga giants are renovating their iconic stadium and re-opened it in 2023 with the bulk of the facelift done.Real Madrid are close to completing their Bernabeu renovationCredit: GettyThe SkyBar was tipped to be the crown jewel in the revampCredit: room 1804 DesignThe luxury suite aims to be the pinnacle hospitality suiteCredit: room 1804 DesignFans can expect to pay up to ÂŁ2,500 per match for one of the 200 spacesCredit: room 1804 DesignAnd the construction work saw the addition of the crown jewel of the revamped arena, their epic exclusive ‘superbox’. The SkyBar is a stunning 700-metres-squared space designed by Room 1804 to be the ultimate luxury football stadium experience hotspot in the world. With a capacity of 200, the lucky Madrid fans able to get access can expect a restaurant, a massive bar, LED ceiling and walls, wonderful views of the pitch, two outside terraces overlooking the city of Madrid – and can even stay late to make the most of the nightclub in the SkyBar.It does not come cheap, though, with tickets understood to cost up to ÂŁ2,500 for a single match.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThat could see Real Madrid rake in as much as ÂŁ500,000 per home game.With approximately 30 home fixtures in a season and the possibility to stage up to 20 concerts per year and rent out the space on non-matchdays, the beautiful SkyBar was estimated to help generate roughly ÂŁ25m annually. However, things have not gone to plan.The Bernabeu’s rights to host concerts was suspended until spring 2025 in order to adapt the stadium to ensure it complies with anti-noise regulations following protests from neighbours. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMore worryingly, though, there is still no sign of the SkyBar being open.Real Madrid were due to open its doors to the prestigious gold, premium and diamond zones for fans six months ago.Staggering final cost of new Bernabeu revealed after Real Madrid move into state-of-the-art 85,000-capacity stadiumBut now well into the 2024-25 season, it remains empty and seemingly unable to welcome guests.And that has reportedly sparked a legal challenge from the company awarded the rights to operate the SkyBar.According to El Confidencial, Anastasia Gourmet have slapped the 15-time European kings with a lawsuit worth ÂŁ13.8m for being unable to use the space.Of that whopping sum, approximately ÂŁ6m is said to correspond to suppliers, Mundo Deportivo add. The reports claim Anastasia Gourmet have been blocked from accessing their new premises – prompting the huge loss of expected earnings. SunSport has contacted Real Madrid for comment. READ MORE SUN STORIESThe vast majority of the Bernabeu’s transformation work is complete – including a new retractable pitch and a new retractable roof, an impressive exterior facade plus a 360-degree video scoreboard.Costs have sky-rocketed to approximately ÂŁ1.5billion but it is understood the final stages of the refurbishment will be done in January 2025.A massive bar takes pride of place in the centre of the SkyBarCredit: room 1804 DesignThe space even has a nightclub built inCredit: room 1804 DesignThe prestigious venue has four main area set across three levelsCredit: room 1804 DesignLED screens make up the ceiling and wallsCredit: room 1804 DesignThe Bernabeu has undergone a dramatic facelift in recent yearsCredit: GettyThe updated stadium now has a retractable roof and retractable pitchCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal ready to ‘rescue’ Real Madrid’s ‘next Martin Odegaard’ who could help solve two problem positions

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      ARSENAL are plotting a January swoop for Real Madrid star Arda Guler, according to reports in Spain.The Gunners are seeking reinforcements for Mikel Arteta’s squad.Arda Guler has struggled for starts at Real MadridCredit: GettyAnd they see similarities with their club captain Martin Odegaard.The Norwegian, 25, had arrived at the Bernabeu as a highly-rated teen, but found game time hard to come by during the first half of the 2020-21 season.In January 2021 the Gunners moved to sign him on loan, before making the deal permanent in the summer.Odegaard has gone on to be a huge success at the Emirates and is now viewed as one of Arteta’s most important players.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAccording to Spanish outlet Sport, Gunners chiefs believe that something similar could happen with Guler.The Turkish wonderkid, 19, arrived in Madrid from Fenerbahce in the summer of 2023.Amid several injuries and stiff competition, he has struggled for minutes under Carlo Ancelotti.They claim that he has become unhappy with the situation, having made just three LaLiga starts so far this term.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMartin Odegaard struggled for game time at Real MadridCredit: GettyGunners chiefs are claimed to have “made contact” with Guler’s entourage as they plot a potential move.But they are set to face fierce competition, with other teams having reportedly done the same.Excited fans say ‘whoever gets Arda Guler is so lucky’ as they realise Turkish wonderkid’s ‘bargain’ release clauseGuler has made 24 appearances in total for Real Madrid, scoring six goals.Last season he was scuppered by knee and muscle injuries, being limited to just 10 LaLiga outings.The teenager has already become a key man for his country.He starred at Euro 2024, scoring against Georgia and laying on assists vs Austria and the Netherlands. More

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      Big-hearted former Chelsea star Antonio Rudiger sells signed shirt to help save endangered pygmy hippos

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      FORMER Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger is set to sell a signed match-worn Real Madrid shirt to help save endangered pygmy hippos.The German, 31, is already the honorary sponsor of Berlin Zoo’s pygmy hippo, Toni.Antonio Rudiger has teamed up with Berlin Zoo to protect pygmy hipposCredit: NewsflashRudiger is auctioning off the Real Madrid shirt he wore in the win over Osasuna earlier this monthCredit: Berlin Zoo/NF/newsXBut now the centre-back has partnered with the zoo for an auction which will take place on the online platform Catawiki.Among the items on sale are hippo Toni’s first mini football and a life-sized sculpture of the zoo’s Indian rhinoceros, Betty.But perhaps the most eye-catching collectable on offer has been donated by Real Madrid star Rudiger.The two-time Champions League winner has signed the shirt he wore during Los Blancos’ 4-0 win over Osasuna earlier this month.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAll proceeds will go to the Pygmy Hippo Research Project in Sierra Leone’s Gola Rainforest National Park – which attempts to protect pygmy hippos in their natural habitat.As reported by Newsflash, Rudiger said: “The habitat of pygmy hippos in West Africa is under severe threat, and it would be truly heartbreaking if these unique animals were to disappear forever.”Little Toni and I are proud to be ambassadors, working together to protect this endangered species and its habitat.”The auction supporting the conservation project in Sierra Leone is a great opportunity to actively contribute and help ensure the survival of pygmy hippos and many other species.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”That’s why I hope as many people as possible will join this initiative.”It is the latest in a long line of Rudiger’s charitable endeavours.The ex-Chelsea man, whose parents were born in Sierra Leone, flew back to the West African country in 2022 to unveil The Antonio Rudiger Foundation.Also in 2022, the German donated the money he earned from playing in the World Cup to pay for 11 childrens’ life-changing surgeries.Rudiger spent five years at Chelsea where he played 203 games, winning the FA Cup, Champions League, Europa League, Uefa Super Cup and Club World Cup.He joined Real Madrid on a free transfer in 2022 and has already won a LaLiga title, Copa del Rey, Champions League, Spanish Super Cup, Club World Cup and two Uefa Super Cups. More

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      Spanish newspaper’s XI of best U18 starlets in 2016 goes viral with forgotten English prodigy and ‘9 of them top tier’

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      A 2016 best XI of wonderkids has gone viral on social media – and nine of them have hit the heights.But one English-born ace has fallen off the radar and now plies his trade with an unfashionable German outfit.Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard was among the most promising talents at the timeCredit: GettyArsenal’s Kieran Tierney was also part of the list during his success at CelticCredit: GettyMarca predicted Europe’s best Under-18 talents in 2016Spanish newspaper Marca put together the best XI of Under-18 talents in Europe back eight years ago.Among them was an unknown Monaco kid called Kylian Mbappe, who is now considered by many as the best in the world.In the 2016 version, the now-Real Madrid superstar was joined by Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal.Donnarumma had just taken football by storm with AC Milan before moving to PSG – where he played with Mbappe – in 2021.Read More on FootballRomanian Cristian Manea was at right-back with Arsenal ace Kieran Tierney on the other side, with Liverpool’s Joe Gomez and forgotten England prospect Reece Oxford at centre-back.Rapid Bucharest’s Manea was playing for Belgian outfit Mouscron, on loan from Apollon Limassol, but got lost in the shuffle as did Oxford, who was a revelation at West Ham before joining Augsburg.Gomez is a utility defender for the Reds, while Tierney’s success at Celtic has yet to be replicated at the Emirates due to a raft of injury set-backs.Renato Sanches, Youri Tielemans and Ruben Neves formed the midfield.Most read in FootballSanches was considered the next big thing during his successful stint at Benfica but failed to live up to expectations and even endured a painful loan stint at Swansea.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe midfielder is currently on PSG’s books but returned to Benfica on loan in his bid to rediscover his old form.Tielemans played for Anderlecht at the time and went on to enjoy success with Leicester – where he won the FA Cup – and current club Aston Villa, who are standing out in the Champions League.Meet Ayden Heaven: Arsenal’s next William SalibaNeves burst onto the scene with Porto and became a star at Wolves but has dropped from the spotlight after moving to Saudi Arabia for Al-Hilal.Mbappe was joined by Martin Odegaard and Dominic Solanke up-front.Odegaard was struggling for minutes at Real after his major move from Norwegian outfit Stromsgodset, where he emerged as one of the world’s most promising wonderkids.But the playmaker found his groove at Arsenal and quickly earned the captain’s armband.Solanke played for Vitesse at the time on loan from Chelsea, where he failed to earn a permanent spot and endured a disappointing stint at Liverpool.But the striker showed exactly why there was so much hype around his name with a stunning spell at Bournemouth, which led to a big move to Tottenham last summer.Mixed fan reactionMbappe dominated at Monaco and earned a big move to PSG where he quickly developed into one of the world’s biggest stars and ultimately completed a highly-anticipated move to Real.Fans were left in awe by that nostalgic post, which received some mixed reaction.One fan posted: “Pretty good tbf.”Another commented: “I miss Kieran Tierney.”A third wrote: “As a West Ham fan, Reece Oxford not fulfilling his potential was so sad.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThis fan wrote: “9 out of the 11 are top tier.”And that one stated: “Not a bad return to be fair.” More

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      Brazil prodigy Endrick linked with shock transfer to Southampton after Real Madrid struggles

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      REAL MADRID and Brazil prodigy Endrick has been linked with a shock move to Southampton.Endrick, 18, moved to Real Madrid from Palmeiras this summer in a deal worth up to ÂŁ60m.Real Madrid star Endrick has been linked wirh a switch to SouthamptonCredit: GettyThe highly-rated teenager has been making waves in Brazil, already notching up 13 caps for the Selecao and scoring his first goal against England at Wembley.But life in the Spanish capital has got off to a slow start with the forward well down the pecking order behind the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo.Since his arrival at the Bernabeu, Endrick has played just 55 minutes of La Liga action, albeit managing a goal and assist in that time.And with a lack of game-time, it’s claimed that the rising star could be ready to leave Madrid on loan to develop his game.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLUnbelievably, Russel Martin’s Southampton are one of the teams who have been linked with snapping up the attacker.According to Spanish outlet Sport, the Saints are one of a number of teams who have registered an interest in the teen.They claim that Southampton will face competition from the likes of AS Roma and Real Valladolid for Endrick’s signature.Southampton are crying out for an injection of creativity with the St Mary’s outfit rock bottom of the Premier League having scored just seven goals this term – the least amount of goals in the division.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSEndrick was linked to the Prem last summer with Chelsea vying for his services before he decided to join Real Madrid.While the youngster is clearly a fan of the English game after previously admitting that one of his idols is former England and Manchester United star Bobby Charlton.Fans gasp at ‘a crime being committed’ as Brazil wonderkid Endrick ‘humiliates’ rival with filthy skillThe superstar is affectionately called “Bobby” by his Real Madrid teammates as a result.Endrick was born 33 years after Charlton retired from football in 1973. More

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      Real Madrid star Federico Valverde reveals he had decided to join Arsenal before being handed Gunners transfer snub

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      REAL MADRID star Federico Valverde revealed he decided to join Arsenal before being turned down by the club.The midfielder has been a key part of Carlo Ancelotti’s side for the past few years, but he could have been playing in the Premier League.Federico Valverde trained with Arsenal ten years agoCredit: RexHe trained with Arsenal ten years ago and felt at home at London Colney.Valverde, 26, was welcomed by the likes of Emi Martinez and Alexis Sanchez and he claims he saw a future at the club – only to be rejected by the Gunners.He told Marca: “I was 16. I said: ‘That’s it. This is my club. I’m going to grow here.”In Uruguay, the Premier League was watched a lot. I imagined a future there. READ MORE ON ARSENAL”I enjoyed it and I trained with spectacular players. “I don’t know if he’ll remember me, but Dibu [Emi Martinez] was one of the ones who helped me the most in everything, along with [Hector] BellerĂ­n, Alexis [Sanches] and [Santi] Cazorla. I didn’t know English and they had to explain all the work to me.”Valverde was playing for Uruguayn side Penarol at the time and he went on to join Real Madrid two years later.He has 275 appearances for the Spanish giants, scoring 24 times, while winning plenty of silverware.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSValverde has three LaLiga titles to his name as well as two Champions League victories.He was also subject to a ÂŁ51million bid from Liverpool last summer, which was rejected.’He bottled it,’ squeals Neville as Carragher gives updated title prediction More

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      Ballon d’Or judge RESIGNS after admitting he didn’t vote for Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr due to ‘technical error’

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      A BALLON D’OR judge has resigned after admitting he FORGOT to vote for Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr.Vinicius, 24, was considered the favourite to win the esteemed award last month in Paris but missed out to Manchester City star Rodri.Ballon d’Or judge Juha Kanerva resigned after admitting he forgot to vote for Real Madrid star Vinicius JrCredit: X/KanervaJPVinicius was considered a favourite to win the Men’s Ballon d’OrCredit: GettyManchester City star Rodri won the Ballon d’OrCredit: RexThat led to a furious response from Real who boycotted the event and refused to send any representation in France claiming they were disrespected.According to The Mail, only three out of 99 journalists from different countries – with Syria abstaining – did not include the Brazil international in their top 10 picks for the Men’s Ballon d’Or.One of them was Juha Kanerva, who works for Finnish publication Ilta-Sanomat – the other two were Bruno Porzio of El Salvador and Sheefeni Nikodemus from Namibia, according to France Football.According to Marca, Kanerva picked Rodri as the winner followed by City star Erling Haaland and England international Jude Bellingham.Read More on FootballBut he admitted that he forgot to include Vinicius in his top 10 due to a “technical fault”.And now the journalist has announced that he will be stepping down from his position as a Ballon d’Or selector.Kanerva tweeted: “This was my technical fault, for which I take responsibility. “I am leaving my place as Ballon d’Or selector.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSReal released a furious statement before the awards explaining the collective boycott.The reigning Spanish and European champions stated: “If the award criteria doesn’t give it to Vinicius as the winner, then those same criteria should point to [Dani] Carvajal as the winner.Rodri and Harry Kane lead footy stars and Wags arriving for lavish Ballon d’Or ceremony despite Real Madrid ‘boycott'”As this was not the case, it is clear that Ballon d’Or-Uefa does not respect Real Madrid. And Real Madrid does not go where it is not respected.”Ballon d’Or 2024 results1: Rodri, Man City and Spain2: Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid and Brazil3: Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid and England4: Dani Carvajal, Real Madrid and Spain5: Erling Haaland, Man City and Norway6: Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid and France7: Lautaro Martinz, Inter Milan and Argentina8: Lamine Yamal, Barcelona and Spain9: Toni Kroos, Real Madrid and Germany10: Harry Kane, Bayern Munich and England11: Phil Foden, Man City and England12: Florian Wirtz, Bayer Leverkusen and Germany13: Dani Olmo, Barcelona and Spain14: Ademola Lookman, Atalanta and Nigeria15: Nico Williams, Athletic Bilbao and Spain16: Granit Xhaka, Bayer Leverkusen and Switzerland17: Federico Valverde, Real Madrid and Uruguay18: Emi Martinez, Aston Villa and Argentina19: Martin Odegaard, Arsenal and Norway20: Hakan Calhanoglu, Inter Milan and Turkey21: Bukayo Saka, Arsenal and England22: Antonio Rudiger, Real Madrid and Germany23: Ruben Dias, Man City and Portugal24: William Saliba, Arsenal and France25: Cole Palmer, Chelsea and England26: Declan Rice, Arsenal and England27: Vitinha, PSG and Portugal28: Alejandro Grimaldo, Bayer Leverkusen and Spain29: Mats Hummels, Roma and Germany30: Artem Dovbyk, Roma and Ukraine More