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      Man Utd and Chelsea ‘line up stunning Vinicius Jr transfer swoop’ after Real Madrid star snubs talks over new contract

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea are among several clubs eyeing a future move for Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr, according to reports.The Brazilian, 24, has had another stunning year in Spain, and was widely expected to win the Ballon d’Or before being pipped by Rodri.Vinicius Jr will have two years remaining on his contract at the end of the seasonCredit: RexVinicius Jr remains under contract in the Spanish capital until 2027.But according to Spanish outlet Relevo, the winger recently snubbed fresh contract talks – putting several clubs on alert.Among his potential suitors are claimed to be Premier League duo Man Utd and Chelsea.But both sides would face stiff competition, even if Real were to entertain selling their star man.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAlso interested are French champions Paris Saint-Germain.Real Madrid have a strained relationship with PSG chiefs, given their protracted pursuit of Kylian Mbappe over several years.The Ligue 1 side would love to get back at Real Madrid by prising away Vinicius Jr in similar circumstances.Real chiefs are said to be desperate to avoid this situation.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSVinicius Jr also has significant interest in Saudi Arabia.During the summer, the Public Investment Fund were claimed to have made an eye-watering proposal.Watch Jude Bellingham’s expletive-laden instructions to Mbappe and Co at half-time of Real Madrid drawThe deal would have seen Vinicius Jr sign for Al-Ahli, earning a staggering €1bn (£843.98m) across five seasons.Real Madrid are determined to hold onto their star man long-term and are eager to demonstrate how much they value him.But for now, contract talks remain on hold.Vinicius Jr has won three LaLiga titles, two Champions Leagues, a Copa del Rey and two Club World Cups with Real Madrid.Last season he scored 24 goals and laid on 11 assists in all competitions, with figures across his club preparing for him to win the Ballon d’Or.He was said to be “devastated” after missing out – cancelling a huge party, with Real Madrid also snubbing the entire bash in solidarity. More

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      Wojciech Szczęsny spotted ‘smoking cigarette’ in Real Madrid changing rooms after Barcelona’s El Clasico win

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      WOJCIECH SZCZESNY enjoyed a victory smoke after Barcelona destroyed Real Madrid 4-0 at the Bernabeu. The former Arsenal goalkeeper, 34, lit one up in the away changing room after Barca secured their first El Clasico victory since March 2023. Wojciech Szczesny was spotted smoking in the Real Madrid changing roomsThe young Barca side ran riot at the Bernabeu to go six points top of LaLigaEnding Madrid’s 42-match LaLiga unbeaten run, Barcelona stars rapturously celebrated their latest triumph in the locker room.As shown in clips shared on social media, goalkeeper Szczesny did so by enjoying a quick hit in the away team dressing room.While it’s unclear whether Szczesny was puffing on a cigarette or a vape, smoke could be seen growing over his team-mates.Barca superstar and Golden Boy favourite, Lamine Yamal, 17, who scored the third goal of the evening, was stood beside the shot-stopper.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe visitors sealed their win with a second-half double from Robert Lewandowski, plus goals from Yamal and Raphinha.Szczesny came out of retirement to join Barcelona at the start of October after captain and usual keeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen suffered what is expected to be a season-ending injury.But the former Prem star revealed he has no plans to stub out his smoking habit.Speaking to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, he said: “There are things that I don’t change in my personal life and it’s nobody’s business if I smoke.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”I believe that it doesn’t affect what I do on the pitch, I work twice as hard.”The Pole, who acts as the club’s No2, is yet to debut for his new side, with Inaki Pena having started their last six games between the sticks.Behind the scenes of the Barcelona ‘bust up’ after Celtic’s heroic 2012 win If Barca continue their brilliant form, we might see Szczesny smoking on a victory cigar in May after a potential LaLiga title has been landed.The Catalans enjoy a six-point gap over rivals Madrid at the top of the table.Szczesny’s indoor smoking resulted in his Arsenal career coming to an end after Arsene Wenger was informed of his antics in 2015.He was dropped from the squad and fined £20,000 for smoking in the showers after a 2-0 defeat to Southampton at St Mary’s on News Year Day.The game marked his final Premier League appearance for the Gunners, before he was shipped out on loan to Roma.Szczesny came out of retirement to join Barca at the start of the month More

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      LaLiga ref exposed as secret Real Madrid fan by a PARROT live on TV as official desperately tries to silence pet bird

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      FORMER LaLiga referee Pajares Paz was left squirming after being exposed by his pet PARROT on live TV.And fans believe the exotic bird’s blunder confirmed Paz as a secret Real Madrid fan.Retired ref Pajares Paz begged his pet parrot to ‘shut up’ on live TVThe parrot started whistling Real Madrid’s anthemThe 75-year-old was discussing a controversial penalty decision in the closing moments of the Villarreal’s 1-1 draw with Getafe last Sunday.However, what happened during the conversation caught everyone by surprise.Paz’s parrot started singing the Hala Madrid’s anthem live on Spanish TV show El Chiringuito.The wide-eyed embarrassed ex-referee tried to calm the bird by shushing it and begging it to “shut up”.READ MORE FOOTBALLBut the mimicry kept singing, while the four hosts in the studio could barely contain their laughter, with two covering their eyes and mouths.Parrots are vocal learners, which means they are able to imitate and repeat new sounds.And while the comical moment is not total evidence that Paz is actually a Real Madrid fan, he had some explaining to do.He later dropped ex-referee Urizar Azpitarte in it, after claiming he has a parrot that says “Cabron” (b*****ds) when it hears the word “Barcelona”.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFans were quick to assume that the parrot had exposed Paz as a Madrid supporter.One wrote: “Madrid will never beat the allegations of favouritism.”Watch Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham roll his eyes at how he is introduced to fans at EA FC 25 launchA second said: “This referee, who teaches his parrot the Madrid anthem, used to whistle classics and now he acts as impartial.”Another commented: “The tokens keep falling. Shameless.”One more added: “How much do VARdrid pay the parrots? 😂😂”Paz retired as a referee at the end of the 1994/95 season.The Spanish official oversaw eight Madrid games, where the Los Blancos won seven, drew one and lost zero.Furious Jose Mourinho’s CUTTING dig at referee Clement Turpin after red card vs Man UtdJOSE MOURINHO launched a sarcastic blast at ref Clement Turpin after he was red-carded in his clash with former club Manchester United. The Fenerbahce boss saw his side fight back to earn a point as United tossed away the lead for a third successive drawn Europa League match.Mourinho was sent to the stands after raging against Turpin’s failure to award a penalty against Manuel Ugarte for a challenge on Bright Osayi-Samuel.And Mourinho scowled: “The referee told me something incredible. He said at the same time he could see the action in the box and my behaviour on the touchline.“I congratulate him because he is absolutely incredible. During the game, 100 miles per hour, he had one eye on the penalty situation and one eye on my behaviour on the bench. That’s the explanation he gave me.”That is why he is one of the best referees in the world!” More

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      Spanish press turn on ‘shadow of himself’ Jude Bellingham who played in the wrong position for Real loss to Barcelona

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM was singled out for criticism by the Spanish press following Real Madrid’s humiliating 4-0 defeat at home to Barcelona.The England star was labelled a “shadow of his former self” after Carlo Ancelotti played him out of position during his first El Clasico beating.Jude Bellingham has been labelled a ‘shadow of his former self’ by the Spanish pressAfter the England star suffered a 4-0 thrashing by Barca at the BernabeuBellingham was played on the right and at times in a more defensive role on Saturday nightAll four of Barcelona’s goals came in the second half, with Robert Lewandowski hitting a brace, before Lamine Yamal and Raphinha added to Real Madrid’s woes.Bellingham won five of his 11 duels, completed just 13 passes, committed two fouls and spurned a big chance in his 90 minutes, as Kylian Mbappe saw TWO goals ruled out for offside.But Spanish outlet Marca believe that only one person is to blame for Bellingham’s struggles.Marca claim Real Madrid boss Ancelotti is at fault for playing Bellingham on the right, and at times in a more defensive role, against Barca. READ MORE ON BELLINGHAMJournalist Juan Ignacio Garcia-Ochoa wrote: “Bellingham is a shadow of the player who burst onto the scene last season at the Bernabeu. “And the fault lies not with him, but with the way he is being managed.”Every day he plays in a position that is not his and the boy, although he gives his all, does not shine. “Playing close to the right flank, playing as a full-back for many minutes, is a joke in bad taste that Ancelotti must correct immediately.Most read in FootballMarca believe that Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is at fault for Bellingham’s strugglesFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”The fact that a player who last year scored almost twenty goals has not scored any when we are almost in November is something that deserves serious analysis.”Bellingham, 21, was thriving in his previous free role, where he was often used as the main source of goals.Moment Jude Bellingham video chats sick child in hospital after ex-team-mate calls him out of the blueBut this season he’s found himself deeper, often playing from the right or left hand side of midfield.The change in position has accompanied a new 4-4-2 formation after Madrid signed Mbappe from PSG in the summer.NBC Sports gave Bellingham a player rating of four for his performance against Barcelona, while Sports Mole rated him a five.And Madrid fans were even harsher after Saturday’s defeat, with one writing: “Jude Bellingham is better the less you watch him.”Another said: “Bellingham has mastered the art of looking busy on a football pitch. The casuals love it, the analytics guys love it, I see through it.”A third wrote: “Bellingham is closer to a Scott McTominay than a Cole Palmer, Pedri or a Musiala.”Bellingham is still searching for his first goal of the season, after missing the first few weeks of the new term with a muscle injury.READ MORE SUN STORIESThis is a far cry from his debut season at the club, when he scored 23 times in all competitions and landed himself a Ballon d’Or nomination.Meanwhile, Barca shattered Madrid’s 42-game unbeaten streak and sit six points above Ancelotti’s side at the top. More

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      Real Madrid 0 Barcelona 4: Mbappe suffers NIGHTMARE in his first Clasico as Lewandowski double sees Barca run riot

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      ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI scored twice as Barcelona shattered Real Madrid’s 42-game unbeaten run in LaLiga.But it was a night of frustration for Kylian Mbappe in his first Clasico as the Frenchman saw TWO goals ruled out for offside.Robert Lewandowski outshone Kylian Mbappe as his double downed Real MadridCredit: GettyLewandowski scored twice after the break as Barcelona won 4-0 at the BernabeuCredit: GettyInstead it was Lewandowski who was the star of the show as he netted his 16th and 17th goals of the season to send Barca six points clear at the top.Lewandowski’s first, in the 54th minute, followed a superb pass by Barca’s latest youth talent Marc Casado.And he followed it up with a header almost immediately after the restart to silence the Santiago Bernabeu.In fact, it should have been a historic hat-trick as Lewandowski somehow hit the post with an open goal after Raphinha’s cross cut out Los Blancos keeper Andriy Lunin.read more football newsLamine Yamal made it a rout in the 77th when the teenage phenom somehow rifled a shot from an angle over Lunin.Raphinha got involved in the burgundy-and-blue party when he broke free with Madrid pressing forward and chipped the keeper in the 84th.Mbappe had a frustrating first game against Barcelona in a white shirt.The France star was repeatedly caught offside by Barcelona’s synchronized back four and failed to beat second-choice goalkeeper Inaki Pena one-on-one with his team down two goals.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMbappe has two goals ruled out for offside on a frustrating nightCredit: ReutersJude Bellingham was off the boil for MadridCredit: ReutersHansi Flick, meanwhile, had a night to remember in the first Clasico for the German coach.Barcelona still have financial troubles that cast doubt over their future but they have made huge steps forward since Flick replaced Barcelona great Xavi Hernandez in the summer.Inside Real Madrid’s incredible hi-tech free-kick training as stars use robots to hone technique Casado, an unknown reserve team player until Flick picked him to be his holding midfielder, was one of five home-grown players that Flick put in his starting line-up, the same 11 that beat Bayern Munich 4-1 in the Champions League three days before.A total of six players under 22 years old started for Barcelona, led by 17-year-olds Yamal and Pau Cubarsi, and showed no signs of being intimidated by the scenario.Yamal upstaged Mbappe this summer when Spain beat France en route to winning the European Championship.And he did it again when he displayed the finishing touch that Mbappe was lacking.Mbappe himself was ruled offside no less than five times in the first half hour, as Barcelona pressed high up the field.While Jude Bellingham was largely anonymous as the game slipped away from the increasingly desperate hosts.Vinicius Junior, who is set to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday, didn’t fare much better as he missed a golden chance to give Madrid the lead in the first half. More

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      Inside Real Madrid’s incredible hi-tech free-kick training as stars use ROBOTS to hone technique

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      REAL MADRID continue to show why they’re a cut above the rest and football’s leading flagship club.Los Blancos have taken their training into the future with the addition of a ROBOT wall to allow players to master their free-kick techniques.Real Madrid implemented futuristic technology at their training ground in 2022Footage showed stars such as Luka Modric and Eder Militao perfecting their free-kicksThe mannequins are operated by a control panel on a tabletGone are the days of players bending the ball over stationary metal men in training, these guys can actually jump!Footage from Madrid’s Valdebebas Park base shows players working with a robot wall in front of goal.The mechanical free-kick wall allows coaches to adjust the specific height of each of the humanoids by a control panel on a tablet.This means players can practice against the height of different defenders they’re about to play against.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSo, ahead of the El Clasico on Friday, Madrid stars could practice shooting over a mannequin that resembles the height of Jules Kounde or Raphinha.In a resurfaced video shared on Real Madrid’s social media, several players including midfielder Luka Modric managed to curl shots into the net.Eder Militao also successfully avoided the wall that consisted of five ‘mechanical men’.The clip shows sculpted torsos bearing Real Madrid kits mimicking the effect of jumping, akin to how a human wall would react in a game.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut despite the advance in technology at their £100m base, the robot wall has not brought about many direct results on the pitch yet.In fact, the last time Madrid scored from a direct free-kick was Rodrygo’s strike against LaLiga outfit Sevilla on May 27 2023.Watch mortified Real Madrid legend Marcelo cover his face in embarrassment as son, 9, nutmegs him with outrageous skillParis Saint-Germain also attempted to implement something similar, albeit not to the same aesthetics.PSG practice free-kicks with a wall of mannequins on wheels which move up and down to block shots. Meanwhile, Madrid’s new free-kick taker Kylian Mbappe has never scored from a direct set piece.The France international has become the primary free-kick taker following the retirement of German legend Toni Kroos.Moroccan full-back Achraf Hakimi is the primary free kick specialist at PSG and was during Mbappe’s time at Parc des Princes.Kylian Mbappe ‘snaps up £15m mansion in Beckham’s old neighbourhood’ next door to Real Madrid legend and Hollywood starBy Gerard CouzensKYLIAN MBAPPE has reportedly splashed out more than £15million on a mansion in Madrid.The French superstar, whose drawn-out transfer to Real Madrid has finally being confirmed, is said to have finalised the purchase late last month.Respected Spanish daily La Razon says the house he has bought is in the exclusive Madrid suburb of La Moraleja, where David Beckham spent most of his time living when he was in the Spanish capital.And it says his neighbours will include former Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos and his stunning model wife Pilar Rubio as well as Hollywood star Richard Gere and his Spanish publicist wife Alejandra Silva.La Razon said Mbappe had considered the gated estate of La Finca where Jude Bellingham lives and Cristiano Ronaldo still owns property as an option.But it reported the 25-year-old, who threw an extravagant party for 250 guests at a stylish Italian restaurant a short walk from the Eiffel Tower, ended up opting for La Moraleja a 15-minute drive from Real Madrid’s Valdebebas training complex because it was “more comfortable.”Read more on Mbappe’s property hunt. More

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      Jude Bellingham has last laugh after another Englishman threatened to upstage Real Madrid star at Bernabeu

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      VINICIUS JR produced a magical hat-trick after another Englishman threatened to upstage Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid.The holders produced a stunning comeback from 2-0 at half time to win 5-2 against the team they beat in last season’s final.Jude Bellingham missed two sitters for Real MadridCredit: GettyReal Madrid completed an incredible comebackCredit: GettyVinicius Junior scored a hat-trickCredit: APDortmund’s revenge mission looked to be on course when they silenced the Bernabeu on the half hour mark.Some great hustling to win the ball back from Julian Brandt led to Serhou Guirassy laying it off for Donyell Malen to finish past Thibaut Courtois.Madrid were in shock – and they were well and truly on the ropes just four minutes later.Dortmund broke furiously as Dutchman Malen raced and jinked to the byline.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe slid the ball right across the face of the goal and England U21 star Gittens, who moved to Germany from Manchester City’s academy in 2020, arrived at the perfect time unmarked to knock it home on the stretch.Bellingham was furious but his compatriot was on cloud nine as, at 20 Years and 75 days, youngest Englishmen ever to score vs Real Madrid in the Champions League.Bellingham was even angrier when he blew the opportunity to land an instant response by hedging straight at the keeper.Brandt was denied a third by a flying save from Courtois and it proved a key moment as Real exploded into life after the break.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRodrygo and Bellingham were both denied by the woodwork but it was the decision by Dortmund boss Nuri Sahin to replace winger Gittens in a defensive move that ultimately cost them.Antonio Rudiger got Madrid back in business with a header and Vinicius Junior slotted home two minutes later to level.Courtois made a great save to stop Maximilian Beier as the game entered the last ten and within seconds his team had completed the turnaround up the other end.Mbappe’s deflected pass fell for Lucas Vazquez to run on to and lash home.Bellingham then had the last laugh as his brilliant tackle won back the ball before Vinicius made it four.And the electric Brazilian then claimed the matchball with the final kick.The hat-trick hero declared after his magical run and finish for the third: “I want to stay here forever. I love Real Madrid.“We want to win the Champions League again.”While manager Carlo Ancelotti added: “I think Vinicius will win the Ballon D’Or but not because of what he did tonight. He helped us win the Champions League last season. These goals are for the next Ballon D’Or.”READ MORE SUN STORIESMonaco thrashed Red Star Belgrade 5-1 while AC Milan enjoyed a 3-1 triumph over Club Brugge.Girona were 2-0 victors over Slovan Bratislava, Juventus drew 0-0 with Stuttgart, PSG and PSV drew 1-1, while Sporting won 2-0 at Sturm Graz.Jamie Bynoe-Gittens scored for Borussia DortmundCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd ‘already considering buying back star they sold for £5m in May’ as Real Madrid and Barcelona eye transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly considering making a huge transfer U-turn a mere FIVE MONTHS after sanctioning the sale of a former player.According to reports, manager Erik Ten Hag is already plotting to bring in reinforcements in January – despite his neck being on the chopping block.Manchester United are reportedly contemplating re-signing Alvaro Carrera’s from BenficaCredit: GettyThe Red Devils sold the left-back to the Portuguese club for £5million in MayCredit: GETTYUnited are reportedly considering triggering the buy-back clause they placed in the dealCredit: GETTYAnd it’s claimed the club are contemplating re-signing defender Alvaro Carreras – who they sold to Benfica last summer.That’s according to the Portuguese newspaper O Jogo, who claim the Red Devils are considering exercising the buy-back clause they placed in the £5million deal they struck with the Lisbon club.United, however, will reportedly face competition for the 21-year-old’s services from La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid.The Red Devils signed Carerras from Real in September 2020, pipping both Barca and Manchester City to his services.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut he failed to make a single first-team appearance for the club, who sent him on loan three times before he joined Benfica on a permanent deal in May.Carreras has gone from strength to strength since moving to the Portuguese capital, making nine appearances in all competitions this season.Ten Hag may not get to bring Carreras back to Old Trafford as he’s seemingly on the verge of being sacked, although the Dutchman remains confident of turning things around.He told Sky Sports earlier this month: “We are going to make a success from the season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Nothing is easy, but this is nothing for me to panic about. “We can sort [the problems] out, this team can sort this out.”Erik ten Hag and Ruud van Nistelrooy caught in heated conversation during Man Utd’s draw at Villa “I’m not thinking about it,” he said when asked if he’s worried about being sacked. “I’m not anxious.”We created a togetherness in the summer with the ownership and the leadership.”We made this agreement, and we were all behind it. We know the strategy [is to bring in] young players in a transition period.”They also know in May in all my last six seasons there were always trophies and that is what we are aiming for.”Manchester United will be back in action on Saturday afternoon, welcoming Brentford to Old Trafford. More