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      Vinicius Jr texted Jude Bellingham ‘almost every day’ for a year saying the same thing

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      VINICIUS JR contacted Jude Bellingham “almost EVERY DAY” for a year trying to get him to join him at Real Madrid.The England superstar joined the LaLiga giants from Borussia Dortmund in a £115m deal this summer and has already made a huge impact.
      Vinicius Jr has revealed he texted Jude Bellingham for nearly a year straightCredit: Getty
      Madrid beat off a host of Premier League competition from the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City and United to land the 20-year-old.
      Bellingham has scored eight goals in nine appearances for Los Blancos and inspired them to several late and key victories.
      And his team-mates appear to be delighted to have him alongside them – especially one.
      Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr revealed after Bellingham’s wonderstrike in the 3-2 Champions League win at Napoli just how much effort he had gone to in order to persuade the ex-Birmingham City man to sign.
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      He said: “I wanted Jude at Real Madrid.
      “I sent many messages to Bellingham last year. I was texting [him] almost every day and I was telling him: ‘Come to Madrid’.”
      Meanwhile, Bellingham was keen to heap the praise on his new South American team-mate.
      He said of Vinicius Jr: “He’s probably the best in the world for me.
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      “He’s one of the most talented players I’ve ever played with.”
      Even though he has only played for the club a matter of months, Bellingham has already equalled a number of stunning landmarks set by Madrid legend Ronaldo.
      The ace made his league debut in August and scored in a 2-0 win over Athletic Club.
      He then continued his red-hot start by scoring twice against Almeria and then clinched the win with a late goal over Celta Vigo in his third outing.
      That made Bellingham the first player since Ronaldo to score in each of his first three La Liga games for Madrid.
      But he wasn’t done there as he went on to hit a 95th-minute winner on his home Madrid debut against Getafe.
      That matched the Portuguese icon’s feat of scoring in his opening four Real games.
      Bellingham has equalled another feat set by Ronaldo after his Champions League strike against Napoli on Tuesday.
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      The youngster’s late winner a fortnight ago secured a 1-0 home victory against Union Berlin in their opening group match.
      He has now become the first player to score on his first two outings in the Champions League for Madrid since Ronaldo did it back in 2009.  More

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      Brazil legend Ronaldo’s wife Celina Locks looks stunning as she poses in striped bikini

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      CELINA Locks is a stripe dream in a bikini as she shows footie great Ronaldo has hit the back of the net by marrying her.The model, 33, married the Brazilian World Cup-winner in a lavish Ibiza wedding ceremony last weekend.
      Ronaldo’s wife Celina Locks looks stunning as she poses in a striped bikiniCredit: Capture Media Agency
      The model married the Brazil legend in Ibiza last weekendCredit: Splash
      It is the third time the former Barcelona and Real Madrid star, 47, has got wed.
      Celina wrote on social media: “Today we bring our families together for an intimate religious celebration.
      “And thus marks the beginning of a week of many celebrations.”
      Ronaldo and Celina announced their engagement in January after the Samba legend proposed on a Caribbean break.
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      They had been dating for the past seven years.
      And Celina becomes Ronaldo’s third wife, with the ace previously married to Milene Domingues and Daniella Cicarelli.
      The Ibiza wedding was sure to have taken Ronaldo’s mind off his recent football woes.
      The two-time World Cup winner owns Spanish side Real Valladolid and Brazilian outfit Cruzeiro.
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      But both teams have been suffering poor runs of form recently.
      And fans from both clubs openly protested how they are being run earlier this month.
      But two-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo knows a thing or two about the beautiful game, having starred for Real Madrid, Barcelona, Inter and AC Milan.
      And he will be hoping to turn things around for his two sides as the season progresses. More

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      Premier League legend, 41, ‘to replace Carlo Ancelotti as Real Madrid boss’ after red-hot start to life as manager

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      XABI ALONSO is expected to take over Real Madrid next season, despite the Liverpool legend only becoming a first-team manager last October.The Bayer Leverkusen chief, 41, will reportedly succeed Carlo Ancelotti after the Italian’s contract runs out next summer.
      Ex-Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is tipped for the Real Madrid job after just a short career in senior management so farCredit: Getty
      Carlo Ancelotti is bowing out at the Bernabeu next summer after becoming their manager for the second time two years agoCredit: EPA
      Former Spain, Real and Bayern Munich midfielder Alonso would be a surprisingly inexperienced choice.
      After retiring as a player in 2017, he managed Madrid’s youths before three years in charge of the Real Sociedad B team.
      Admittedly, though, he’s been a huge success since landing the main position at Leverkusen 11 months ago.
      After guiding them to sixth in the Bundesliga last season, Leverkusen sit second this term – behind champions Bayern only on goal difference.
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      Now Spain’s Radio MARCA say Madrid have identified Alonso for arguably the biggest job in club football.
      And it’s claimed his appointment is all but inevitable.
      Alonso is best-known in England for for his stylish stint at Anfield from 2004-9, winning the Champions League and FA Cup.
      Outgoing Ancelotti has won the Champions League four times as a boss  – twice with AC Milan, then once apiece in his two spells at the Bernabeu.
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      But his exit at the end of the current campaign has long been predicted.
      He’s tipped to take his first international job with Brazil, starting with the 2024 Copa America. More

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      Jude Bellingham’s ‘classy’ gesture spotted by eagle-eyed fans after Real Madrid’s loss to Atletico

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      FOOTIE fans were quick to notice Jude Bellingham’s incredibly classy act after Real Madrid’s first defeat of the season.Los Blancos’ 100 per cent start to the 2022/23 campaign came to an abrupt end at the hands of their local rivals Atletico Madrid on Sunday night.
      Jude Bellingham and his Real Madrid team-mates suffered a 3-1 defeat to AtleticoCredit: REX
      Bellingham cut a frustrated figure after Real slumped to their first loss of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Bellingham made sure not to step on Atletico’s crest as he made his way off the pitchCredit: TWITTER@ABRAHAMPROMERO
      Atleti ran out 3-1 winners at the Wandametropolitano Stadium thanks to a first-half brace from Alvaro Morata, which came either side of an Antoine Griezmann strike.
      Bellingham, like the rest of his Real team-mates, cut a dejected figure as he trudged off the pitch.
      But he had the incredible self-awareness not to step on the pristine Atletico crest as he made his way towards the dressing rooms.
      Footie fans were quick to notice the 20-year-old’s actions, with one saying: “Class.”
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      Another said: “That’s respect for the badge.”
      And another said: “Class from Jude.”
      One remarked: “Respect. What a guy!”
      Another chimed in: “Massive respect to Jude Bellingham.”
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      England international Bellingham completed a blockbuster £103million move to the newly revamped Bernabeu from Borussia Dortmund in June.
      The midfielder has been Real’s star man so far this campaign, scoring six goals and providing one assist in seven appearances for the Spaniards.
      But the former Birmingham City midfielder is refusing to get too carried away, telling beIN Sports: “I’m always learning.
      “I’m so lucky to have played with so many great players with my last club and even more so at my new club which is a big boost for me and for my own confidence to play with such great players.
      “I’m just learning all the time really. I’m trying to add more attributes to my game and trying to affect the ones I’ve already got.
      “If I can keep being effective in goal and doing the things that I do well already overall in my game then I think I could be doing well and hopefully have a good season.
      “So it’s important that I keep it up.”
      Bellingham and his Real team-mates will be back in action on Wednesday, welcoming to Las Palmas to the Bernabeu.
      Jude Bellingham has been Real Madrid’s star player so far this seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Bruno Guimaraes ‘agrees new £120k-a-week Newcastle deal’ but fans are terrified about transfer release clause fee

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      BRUNO GUIMARAES has reportedly agreed a new contract with Newcastle, which includes a worrying release clause for supporters.The midfielder has reportedly penned a deal with the Magpies that will run until 2028.
      Bruno GuimaraesCredit: Getty
      Guimaraes, 25, joined Newcastle in January 2022 and has gone on to become a key member of the team.
      The player’s performances have helped the club get back to the Champions League.
      However, he has also attracted interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.
      LaLiga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid were both tipped with interest in him during the summer.
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      While Liverpool failed with a club record bid worth £100million for the Brazilian.
      Fabrizio Romano has reported the new contract but has also claimed that it will include a £100m release clause.
      The release clause has worried some Newcastle fans as it is a figure that is achievable for Europe’s major clubs.
      One fan moaned: “£100m release clause is too low.”
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      A second questioned: “Loves the club n keen to stay but puts release clause in?”
      A third Tweeted: “£100m release clause? Lmao, he’s gone in January then. Too easy to trigger.”
      A fourth wrote: “Is that the best they can do?”
      A fifth commented: “Release clause! Why 😭😭.”
      A sixth said: “£100m release clause? That’s a great deal for Guimaraes. He will easily leave when he wants.”
      Another added: “Loves the club so much he’s had a release clause put in, he is just head over heels!”
      Guimaraes’ deal is said to be worth £120,000-per-week. More

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      Why De Gea is still unemployed after Man Utd exit… from pop star wife to Spain rival scuppering dream Real Madrid move

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      DAVID DE GEA is floating in no man’s land as the experienced shot stopper still searches for a new home after leaving Manchester United this summer. The 32-year-old spent 12 years with the Red Devils just to walk away without a goodbye from the fans after he was replaced by Andre Onana.
      David De Gea is still a free agent after leaving Manchester United on the expiration of his contract this summerCredit: Getty
      He was replaced by Andre OnanaCredit: Getty
      And you would think there would be a queue of clubs lining up to offer last season’s Premier League Golden Glove winner a contract… but that’s not the case.
      In fact the Daily Mail have reported that many coaches and managers are turning their noses up at De Gea with the view that he hasn’t developed his game enough and is only seen as a “save-making” goalkeeper.
      Onana was brought to Old Trafford by Erik ten Hag because of his ability with his feet, an area of the game that the Spaniard has struggled with historically.
      But make no mistake, there were still teams interested in signing De Gea this summer and if it hadn’t been for some sliding doors moments he could be in-between the sticks right now.
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      European giants Real Madrid had been interested in signing the former Atletico Madrid man when their number one, Thibault Courtois, picked up a cruciate ligament injury.
      But they turned their attention to Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga instead, when they discovered they could sign him on a season-long loan.
      It’s reported that Real Madrid opted for Kepa not just for the ease of a loan move, but also as they felt they were choosing Spain’s second choice keeper over one who was no longer in the setup for the national team at all, in De Gea.
      De Gea was understood to be keen on a move back to Spain with he and his wife, Edurne Garcia, looking to settle down back in his home country.
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      Real Madird preferred a move for Kepa Arrizabalaga ovee De GeaCredit: Getty
      De Gea married his long term partner Edurne Garcia this summer and she may have had an impact on his futureCredit: instagram @edurnity
      The pair married this summer and Edurne may have also had an impact on De Gea’s free agent status too.
      It is said that Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Hilal were keen to attract the goalkeeper to the Middle East to join the likes of Neymar and Aleksandr Mitrovic.
      But the star’s wife reportedly made it clear she only wanted to make the move out there once all other options had been exhausted.
      This opened the door for Yassine Bounou to join Al-Hilal instead from Sevilla, thus leaving De Gea without a club in Europe or in Saudi Arabia.
      Now he is left in limbo as he looks to find himself a new stadium to call home and the lack of options as a first choice keeper could see him call an early end to his career.
      De Gea is said to be considering retirement if he is unable to find a new club where he will be the No1.
      The 2013 Premier League champion is currently training alone as he looks to maintain his fitness should the right option come along.
      Yassine Bounou swapped Sevilla for Saudi Arabia in a move that left De Gea short of optionsCredit: Alamy
      De Gea has been training alone to stay sharpCredit: Instagram @d_degeaofficial More

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      Liverpool ‘targeting incredible move for Real Madrid superstar if Mo Salah completes Saudi transfer in 2024’

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      LIVERPOOL will reportedly target Real Madrid superstar Rodrygo next year if Mo Salah leaves for Saudi Arabia.The Reds are keeping their eye on the 22-year-old winger who may be falling down Carlo Ancelotti’s pecking order.
      Liverpool are set to have Rodrygo Goes as a target in the next transfer windowCredit: Getty
      Salah was courted by Al-Ittihad during the final days of the summer transfer window for a mammoth £170million – but the Reds swiftly declined the offer.
      One reason Liverpool were reluctant to sell the Egyptian star was the lack of time to source a replacement.
      If Salah is open to a switch to Saudi in January, the Reds can expect renewed interest in the new year for their main man.
      According to Fichajes Jurgen Klopp may be expecting his departure as he has been on the hunt for a Salah successor – and it looks like he has found his match.
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      Klopp is keen on Brazilian ace Rodrygo who will enter the final year of his contract at Real next year and will be available to purchase.
      There is a catch however as Ancelotti’s side will be asking for a big price and are willing to listen offers that exceed the mark of £86.5million, according to Todo Fichajes.
      A price tag that is half of what the Saudi’s have said to be willing to pay for Salah.
      This comes as Los Blancos are expecting the arrival of Kylian Mbappe next season and are not prepared to sell their star winger Vinicius Junior.
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      Rodrygo made a move to the Bernabeu for £40m in 2019 from Brazilian giants Santos.
      He has since become a key part of the Madrid team – winning the La Liga title in his debut season and incredibly scoring a goal in his first match within a minute.
      The superstar has racked up 171 appearances and scored 38 goals as well as winning two La Liga’s, a Champions League and a Copa del Rey during his four years at the club.
      But the reports claims his start to this La Liga campaign has been “inconsistent” with Brahim Diaz potentially being Ancelotti’s preferred option.
      This may be the perfect chance for the Reds to swoop in a snatch the Brazilian who they have had their eyes on since his days at Santos. More

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      Real Madrid track down boy who lost entire family in Morocco earthquake and fly him to Spain to join their academy

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      REAL MADRID have traced a boy who lost five family members in the Morocco earthquake and flown him to Spain to join their academy.Real fan Abdul Rahim Awhida, 14, had worn a club shirt and used it to wipe tears from his eyes in a TV interview re-living his horrific experience.
      Abdul Rahim Awhida caught the attention of Spanish viewers and the club he supports as he explained his tragic lossCredit: INSTAGRAM
      🤍🇲🇦 Real Madrid has already located the Moroccan boy who lost his family in the earthquake.🙏 It has been confirmed by the boy himself, who’ll be able to continue studying in Spain thanks to Real Madrid. @jpedrerol pic.twitter.com/TDwvqnrbiH— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) September 14, 2023

      The interview touched the hearts of other nations around the world, including Spain and at his favourite team.
      Real asked TV station Al Arabiya for a contact number for Abdul’s uncle.
      The club were then able to locate him so they could bring him into their football family.
      Abdul’s father, mother, two brothers and grandfather were among more than 2,900 people killed in the 6.8 magnitude quake in his home country last Friday.

      In an interview afterwards that sparked an outpouring of emotion from viewers, he explained he wanted to fulfil his father’s dream of finishing his education to become a teacher or a doctor.
      He added: “I just want to finish my studies.”
      Abdul was then surprised and delighted to be told by Al Arabiya in a second conversation that Real were keen to help him.
      The Bernabeu giants plan to integrate him into their academy to play football and continue studying.
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      Abdul said in the video: “Thank God… This made me [so] happy,” 
      The earthquake destroyed remote villages of the High Atlas Mountains in central Morocco.
      How you can help
      THE British Red Cross has launched an emergency appeal to help get essential aid to Morocco’s earthquake victims.
      You can donate to the British Red Cross Morocco Earthquake Appeal through the charity’s website at redcross.org.uk or by calling 0300 004 0338. More