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      Kepa ‘passed Real Madrid medical but had transfer vetoed by Zidane’… before joining Chelsea for FOUR TIMES the price

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      KEPA ARRIZABALAGA was on the verge on joining Real Madrid before Zinedine Zidane blocked the transfer, according to reports.The Chelsea goalkeeper is set to feature at the Bernabeu tonight as the Blues take on Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga almost joined Real Madrid before his Chelsea transferCredit: Getty
      But he almost became a Real Madrid player in 2018 – just a few months before signing for Chelsea.
      That’s according to AS, who claim the shot-stopper even passed a medical at the club.
      The report claims Real activated a buyout clause in his Atletic Bilbao contract worth £17.5million.
      And after the deal fell through because Zidane felt his side did not need a new keeper, Chelsea came knocking.
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      But unfortunately for Blues, Kepa had put pen to paper on a new contract in the meantime, and increased his release clause to an astronomical £71.6m.
      Chelsea were happy to pay it and let Thibaut Courtois leave for Real Madrid in the same summer.
      The Belgian was named European goalkeeper of the year in 2022 after helping Los Blancos win their 14th Champions League title.
      Courtois helped Real beat Chelsea in last year’s quarter-final and is expected to line up tonight.
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      Kepa, 28, remains the most expensive goalkeeper of all time, with Liverpool star Alisson second after joining the Reds for £55m. More

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      Meet the stunning Chelsea and Real Madrid Wags as two European giants collide in tasty Champions League clash

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      CHELSEA and Real Madrid are set to go head to head in a mouth-watering European clash.The Spanish side will be heavy favourites over the two legs with the Blues enduring one of their worst seasons in the modern era.
      One of the newer girlfriends is Ben Chilwell’s stunning partner Cartia MallanCredit: Instagram
      Thibaut Courtois has been with Mishel Gerzig since 2021Credit: Instagram
      Cheering on both teams will be the players’ stunning wives and girlfriends.
      They will be hoping to give their partners the final push over the line in the fascinating Champions League grudge match.
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      Belle Silva, other half of Thiago, has been left frustrated by Chelsea’s struggles this seasonCredit: Splash News
      Belle is very active on social mediaCredit: Instagram @bellesilva
      Izabel Kovacic has been married to Mateo since 2017Credit: Instagram
      Kovacic is set to face his former side as Chelsea travel to the BernabeuCredit: Instagram / @izakova
      Kai Havertz has spoken about the pressure that football has placed on his relationship with Sophia WeberCredit: Instagram
      The glamorous Paige Milian is the childhood sweetheart of Raheem SterlingCredit: Getty
      Few Blues Wags have made more headlines in recent months than Thiago Silva’s beautiful wife, Belle Silva.
      She has rarely been shy about giving her opinions on the club’s failings and seemed to have particularly little patience for ex-manager Graham Potter.
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      Belle has even left fans speculating on the defender’s future with some of her social media posts.
      Less active on social media is the girlfriend of Kai Havertz Sophia Weber.
      The misfiring German forward, 23, revealed last month how his lack of form has effected her due to the “pressure on our shoulders”.
      The pair are believed to be childhood sweethearts and have been together longer than Ben Chilwell and his girlfriend.
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      The left-back, 26, went Instagram official with Cartia Mallan on Valentine’s Day.
      Fans have since been gushing over the Australian model’s beauty with Chelsea supporters flooding her social media comments.
      Mateo Kovacic’s stunning wife Izabel is also popular.
      She married the midfield ace in 2017 and they had their first child together in October 2020.
      Croatian legend and former Real Madrid teammate Luca Modric is the godfather.
      Another well-known Wag is Raheem Sterling’s fiancee Paige Milian.
      The pair have been engaged since 2018 and Paige was regularly seen in Qatar cheering on the former Manchester City ace.
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      Mishel Gerzig is the beautiful fiancee of Thibaut CourtoisCredit: Instagram
      Sandra Garal is believed to have met Marco Asenso when she worked at Real MadridCredit: Instagram / @ssandragaral
      Real Madrid Wags met up for tapas a little over a year ago just before Los Blancos went on their now infamous Champions League knockout stage run.
      The club may well need to do it again if they are to land major silverware this season as the league title already looks out of reach.
      The biggest supporters of club stars will be their wives and girlfriends, including Thibaut Courtois’ fiancee Mishel Gerzig.
      The pair have been dating since the summer of 2021.
      Cheering on Marco Asensio is Sandra Garal. The pair are engaged and it is believed they met when she was working as a public relations officer at Real Madrid.
      Meanwhile, David Alaba is with long-term girlfriend Shalimar Heppner.
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      She is the daughter of famous German chef Frank Heppner.
      Asensio and Sandra Garal are engagedCredit: Instagram / @ssandragaral
      David Alaba’s partner Shalimar Heppner has a father who is famous in GermanyCredit: Getty More

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      Roberto Firmino ‘could be offered shock transfer lifeline by Real Madrid’ after Liverpool exit

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      REAL MADRID are considering a shock move for Roberto Firmino at the end of the season, according to reports. The Brazilian joined Liverpool in 2015 from German side Hoffenheim and has made 359 appearances for the club but will leave in the summer after turning down a new contract.
      Firmino will leave Liverpool in the summer having been at the club since 2015Credit: Reuters
      Interest in Firmino is expected to be high given the attacking options he can offer and that he’s available on a free transfer.
      Spanish publication El Nacional have reported that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is aware of the situation around Firmino and may look to convince the 31-year-old to move to the Spanish capital.
      Star striker Karim Benzema’s contract is up in the summer although reports suggest an extension has been verbally agreed.
      The report adds that there are not many strikers that Madrid can sign because the club don’t trust them or they are too expensive.
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      El Nacional claim that Perez has ‘learnt a lesson’ after Madrid spent £52million on Luka Jovic who is now at Fiorentina after struggling at the Bernabeu.
      Madrid are also looking to spend big this summer on Borussia Dortmund’s midfield star Jude Bellingham with the Bundesliga outfit set to ask for in excess of £100m for the England international.
      Since joining Liverpool in 2009 Firmino has scored 109 goals winning everything under manager Jurgen Klopp.
      The Brazilian formed part of a lethal front three with now Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah.
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      The additions of Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota and Coady Gakpo have seen his first team opportunities limited.
      Firmino is still Liverpool’s second highest goalscorer in the Premier League this season with his most recent strike the equaliser in last weekend’s 2-2 draw against Arsenal. More

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      Real Madrid’s ‘bad cop’ Davide Ancelotti hatches dark arts plan to ‘trap’ Chelsea in Champions League

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      REAL MADRID assistant coach Davide Ancelotti has hatched a plan to help them beat Chelsea in the Champions League.The son and right-hand man of manager Carlo Ancelotti is hoping to use the ‘dark arts’ to give the LaLiga side the advantage over the two legs of the quarter-final tie.
      Davide Ancelotti is hoping to force Chelsea’s player into being banned for the second legCredit: Getty
      Reece James and Enzo Fernandez are two of seven players risking suspensionCredit: Reuters
      Ancelotti is hoping to make the second leg at Stamford Bridge easier by getting Chelsea’s players booked at the Santiago Bernabeu.
      Frank Lampard’s squad currently have SEVEN players at risk of suspension heading into the first leg in Spain.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga, Thiago Silva, Enzo Fernández, Conor Gallagher, Reece James, Kalidou Koulibaly and Mykhailo Mudryk will all miss the second leg should they be cautioned on Wednesday evening.
      Therefore the Italian is hoping to get the Madrid stars to ‘tighten’ onto the Blues to trap them into getting booked.
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      Chelsea have collected 20 bookings in the competition so far this season, 14 more than Real Madrid’s total.
      The West London side have committed 111 fouls in the eight games in the current Champions League campaign.

      While Madrid have been a lot more disciplined and have no risk of players being banned for the second leg, unless they are given a red card.
      The clash is Lampard’s second game in charge since returning to the club as interim manager.
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      The former Chelsea midfielder lost his first game 1-0 to Wolves in the Premier League on the weekend.
      However, the Englishman has been backed for success by ex-Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink.
      The Dutchman believes that Lampard has a great chance to give the Blues a successful end to a difficult season by winning the Champions League. More

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      Man Utd face missing out on Harry Kane as two European giants target Tottenham superstar in free transfer swoop

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could reportedly miss out on signing Tottenham star Harry Kane.The Red Devils are believed to be facing competition from European powerhouses Real Madrid and PSG.
      Manchester United face competition from Real Madrid and PSG for Harry KaneCredit: Getty
      The two clubs could make a move for the England International once his contract expires at Spurs, according to the Daily Mail.
      Real Madrid are starting to plan for life after Karim Benzema and PSG are set to lose both Neymar and Lionel Messi soon.
      The report suggests that Kane might see out his deal at Tottenham and leave on a free transfer.
      This would be a blow for Man United, as the 29-year-old is a key transfer target.
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      Kane has been in brilliant form this season, scoring 23 goals in 30 Premier League appearances.
      He has proved to be the most important striker in the league, having contributed to 42 per cent of Spurs’ goal total in the league.
      Erik ten Hag wants the club to sign two strikers this summer to bolster his attacking options.
      Brighton’s breakout star Even Ferguson is another target for the club, but the Dutch boss is also keen on signing a more experienced forward.
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      However, Brighton are planning on rewarding the 18-year-old with a new contract after impressing this campaign.
      The Irish striker has scored nine goals in 18 senior appearances in all competitions this season.
      Tottenham are also interested in signing Ferguson as a potential replacement for Kane.
      Evan Ferguson is another target for the Red DevilsCredit: Reuters More

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      Villarreal star Alex Baena to press charges with police after alleged car park attack by Real Madrid’s Fede Valverde

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      VILLARREAL star Alex Baena has pressed charges against Real Madrid’s Fede Valverde after he allegedly punched him in the face in the stadium car park on Saturday.The Uruguayan is said to have punched Baena as he was boarding the team coach after Madrid’s 3-2 loss at the Bernabeu.
      Fede Valverde could be charged by police for an alleged attack on a rival playerCredit: Getty
      Alex Baena was allegedly punched by the Madrid ace and has now pressed chargesCredit: Rex
      The Los Blancos midfielder was reportedly enraged by an alleged comment by Baena, 21, about his wife’s pregnancy scare during a Copa del Rey match between the clubs from January.
      Baena has already taken to Twitter to deny the allegations.
      The feud between the pair is said to have spilled into this weekend’s LaLiga meeting with the two clashing during the game.
      Valverde is then reported to have confronted Baena in the car park outside the Bernabeu where the team buses were.
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      Now Villarreal have confirmed that the police are now involved and that could even see Spain’s Anti-Violence Commission to get called in to investigate.
      A statement on Sunday night read: “Villarreal CF player Alex Baena was assaulted last night on his way to the team bus after the match against Real Madrid CF at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. 
      “Faced with this situation, the player has decided to file the corresponding complaint against the aggressor before the National Police.
      “Once again, Villarreal CF rejects any act of violence and firmly believes in the version of its player and will support him throughout this process.”
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      Valverde, 24, will next be in action on Wednesday, when his side face Chelsea in the Champions League quarter-final.
      Meanwhile, his wife Mina Bonino has released an emotional statement after her fella was accused of punching Baena over the alleged comment about her pregnancy.
      Mina, 29, wrote: “Do I have to explain why they told me that my pregnancy could not continue?
      “We were silent for almost two months waiting for the result to know whether or not we could continue, having already five months of pregnancy.
      “I have already gone through enough for them to come and question me about my son’s health.
      “Despite everything, from the bottom of my heart, I don’t wish anyone to go through a similar situation.”
      Thankfully Valverde and Mina’s child is believed to be healthy, with Mina updating fans on Instagram last month that she was “six months into it”.
      The couple already have one son together named Benicio, born in February 2020.
      Fede Valverde is married to Mina Bonino and they have a three-year-old boy named Benicio More

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      Real Madrid star Tchouameni ‘lined up for stunning £70m Premier League transfer’ as Spaniards target Bellingham

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      LIVERPOOL are lining up a stunning £70million move for Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni with the Spaniards targeting Jude Bellingham, according to reports. Liverpool were keen on the France international last summer before he ended up joining the Spanish giants but are now reportedly after the 23 year old again.
      Aurelien Tchouameni is already being linked with a move away from Real Madrid despite only joining last summerCredit: Rex
      Tchouameni has impressed during his debut campaign in the Spanish capital and was part of the side that won the Club World Cup in February.
      The Frenchman was also on the scoresheet as France beat England 2-1 in the World Cup quarter final in Qatar.
      Despite only joining Carlo Ancelotti’s side last summer, in a deal reportedly worth in excess of £85m, Spanish outlet El Nacional have reported the midfielder could be on the move again with Liverpool planning a similar move.
      The report also adds that Tchouameni has been “slower than expected” in adapting to life in Madrid, but he is highly thought of by the club’s hierarchy, who could be unwilling to let him go.
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      Liverpool are looking to revamp their midfield in the summer and have been strongly linked with a move for Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham but face stiff competition from Europe’s top sides.
      Whomever the six time European champions decide to bring in, improving the midfield will be vital as they look to rebuild next season following a very disappointing campaign to date.
      Bellingham isn’t the only name Jurgen Klopp’s side hold interest in with Chelsea’s Mason Mount and Wolves’ Matheus Nunes also being linked with a move to Anfield.
      After thrashing Manchester United 7-0 last month, they lost three matches in a row before taking a point with a goalless draw against Chelsea.
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      Liverpool currently sit 13 points off the Champions League places in eighth, but can climb to seventh with a win against Arsenal on Sunday. More

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      Eden Hazard’s son scores a worldie for Real Madrid youth team… and fans are loving his unusual name

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      EDEN HAZARD’s son has scored a worldie of a goal for Real Madrid in a youth tournament.Son of the former Chelsea star, Leo, took the ball on the turn before firing a powerful effort from outside of the box into the top corner.
      Eden Hazard’s son scored a fantastic goal for Real Madrid in a youth tournamentCredit: Twitter / @elchiringuitotv
      Leo Hazard scored from outside of the boxCredit: Twitter / @elchiringuitotv
      And fans are also loving his nameCredit: Twitter / @elchiringuitotv
      Father Eden made his first Real Madrid appearance in over 200 days earlier this weekCredit: Getty
      The goal put his Los Blancos side two goals ahead of Granada in under five minutes.
      Hazard, 32, will be hoping his 10-year-old son is able to follow in his footsteps and forge a career for himself in football.
      He would be the latest Hazard to become a professional player like his father and uncles, Thorgan and Kylian Hazard.
      The goal was shared on social media, and fans were full of praise for the strike as well as Leo’s name.
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      One commented: “LIKE FATHER LIKE SON.”
      A second tweeted: “Leo Messi + Eden hazard = Leo hazard . The world isn’t ready.”
      A third wrote: “Leo Hazard. That’s a ridiculous name. Kid is destined for greatness.”
      Another said: “Leo Hazard is such a cold name 😂 the future is sorted.”
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      And one added: “Leo Hazard is such a powerful name.”
      Father Eden made his first appearance for Real Madrid in 205 days on Wednesday as he was subbed on with 25 minutes left to play during Los Blancos’ 6-0 win over Real Valladolid.
      Hazard has had a tough few years at Real Madrid with his career plagued by injuries, on top of losing his place in the team to Vinicius Jr.
      It was his first LaLiga appearance since he started in a 4-1 win over Real Mallorca in September.
      Hazard has been an unused substitute on 29 occasions in all competitions this season.
      He has played just eight times, scoring one goal this term. More