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☆ Real Madrid beat Braga 3-0 to clinch Champions League last-16 place
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

MADRID, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Brahim Diaz, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo scored as Real Madrid cruised into the last 16 of the Champions League with two group games remaining after a 3-0 victory over Portuguese side Braga on Wednesday. They could secure top spot with a point at home in their next game against Napoli. The Italian champions are second on seven points, four clear of Braga in third. Real got an early scare when Lucas Vazquez held Braga defender Cristian Borja inside the box to concede a penalty in the fourth minute. However, he was let off and Real then took control of the game.

Persons: Brahim Diaz, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, Carlo Ancelotti, Jude Bellingham, Braga, Real, Lucas Vazquez, Cristian Borja, Andriy Lunin, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Alvaro Djalo, Vazquez, Bruma, Diaz, Matheus, Vinicius, I'm, Fernando Kallas, Toby Davis, Christian Organizations: Real Madrid, Champions League, Portuguese, Braga, Wednesday, Real, Napoli, Union, Rodrygo, Movistar, Thomson Locations: MADRID, Union Berlin, Spanish

☆ Real's Bellingham likely to feature against Braga after shoulder injury
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

That result cost Real their place at the top of the table, with Girona moving two points ahead, and although Bellingham finished the game he was doubtful for the Braga tie. "It would be important, at this stage of the season, to finish the group stage in four games," Ancelotti said. "If Puyol wants to talk to Vinicius, let him talk," Ancelotti said. Ancelotti's side took a 2-0 lead at Braga but the home team pulled one back in the 63rd minute to make for a nervous ending. Real top Group C with nine points followed by Napoli on six, with Braga in third place with three points.

Persons: Jude Bellingham's, Carlo Ancelotti, he's, Ancelotti, He'll, Carles Puyol, Vinicius Jr, Vinicius, Trevor Stynes, Ken Ferris Organizations: Braga, Wednesday, Champions League, Bellingham, England, Rayo Vallecano, Champions League Group, Bernabeu, Brazilian, Clasico, Real, Barca, Napoli, Thomson Locations: MADRID, Real Madrid, Girona, Spain, Barcelona

☆ Let’s quit the talking and deliver at Euro 2024, says Bellingham
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Bellingham, 20, has been in ominous form with Real after joining from Borussia Dortmund during the close season, scoring 13 goals from 13 competitive matches. "Really grateful to Dortmund for the opportunities they gave me over the years to be a leading player," Bellingham told Reuters after receiving the trophy at the Ballon d'Or ceremony. Bellingham now hopes to win the Champions League and Euro 2024 with England, who he hopes will finally claim a major trophy in modern times. "Definitely confident, definitely (England are) one of the favourites going into the (Euro 2024) tournament. "It’s important that we quit the talking and finally perform for our fans."

Persons: Jude Bellingham, Stephanie Lecocq, Bellingham, I’ve, Julien Pretot, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer Football, Chatelet Theatre, Rights, Real Madrid, Real, Borussia Dortmund, Reuters, Champions League, Thomson Locations: Paris, France, England, Bellingham, Dortmund

☆ Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmatí win men’s and women’s awards
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( George Ramsay | Patrick Sung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Lionel Messi won a record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or on Monday, while Barcelona and Spain star Aitana Bonmatí won the Ballon d’Or Féminin – the annual soccer awards celebrating the best players in the men’s and women’s game. This [award] is also for you, I share it with you and with all of Argentina.”Barça and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati receives the Woman Ballon d'Or award during the 2023 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony on October 30. “I’m very proud to receive the Ballon d’Or tonight. In both places, I have the best teammates next to me that make me better every day.”Aitana Bonmatí has won the Ballon d'Or Féminin for the first time. Barcelona Femení won Women’s Club of the Year for its standout year, which included three titles – Liga F, the Spanish Super Cup and the Women’s Champions League – and having a roster which included six Ballon d’Or Féminin nominees, including the winner, Bonmatí.

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☆ Jude Bellingham confirms status as a generational talent with injury time winner for Real Madrid in El Clásico
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-29 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

“Another comeback,” he told Real’s website after the match. Real Madrid sits top of La Liga. Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto/Getty Images“He could easily score 20 or 25 goals,” manager Carlo Ancelotti told Real’s website afterwards. And it is his maturity and decision-making, as much as skill on the pitch, that is drawing praise from his manager at Real Madrid. “We’re all surprised at the level he’s at, especially in terms of how effective he’s been,” Ancelotti told the club’s website.

Persons: CNN — Jude Bellingham, ”, Real’s, Jose Breton, Carlo Ancelotti, “, Bellingham, “ We’re, ” Ancelotti Organizations: CNN, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Luka, La Liga, Bellingham, €, Italy Locations: El Clásico, Barcelona, Madrid, England

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández is keeping his cards close to his chest before the first “clasico” of the season. They all returned to training Friday, a day before Madrid arrives with a one-point lead in the Spanish league standings. “I will play my best players, those that are 100% ready,” the Barcelona coach said. Political Cartoons View All 1223 ImagesMadrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said he wasn't worried who played for Barcelona as long as Jude Bellingham was ready to go. Regardless of who plays for the host team, Xavi has a huge task in finding a way to stop Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior.

Persons: Xavi Hernández, Robert Lewandowksi, de Jong, Pedri González, Jules Koundé, “, Ferran Torres, Carlo Ancelotti, wasn't, Jude Bellingham, Bellingham, Ancelotti, Xavi, Vinícius, ” Xavi, Ronald Araújo, De Jong, Oriol Romeu, Gavi Paéz, “ Oriol, ” Bellingham, Karim Benzema’s, Toni Kroos, Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Luka Modric, Eduardo Camavinga, “ Camavinga, Mendy, ” Ancelotti, Yamal, Fermín López Organizations: —, Madrid, Barcelona, Braga, Champions League, Bellingham, Manchester, Xavi’s, La Masia, Shakhtar Donetsk Locations: BARCELONA, Spain, — Barcelona, Barcelona, Lewandowski, Poland, Bellingham, Manchester City, Madrid, Saudi Arabia

☆ Soccer’s LeBron James Has Arrived
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Joshua Robinson | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

When Birmingham City said goodbye to its best player in recent memory, the club took a page straight out of the American sports playbook. Midfielder Jude Bellingham had been more than a star for the Blues. They viewed him as an era-defining, homegrown talent, who represented the very best that the team and English soccer had to offer. So Birmingham City decided to retire his jersey. “Jude has become an iconic figure,” the club said.

Persons: Jude Bellingham, “ Jude Organizations: Birmingham City, Blues, Bellingham Locations: Birmingham

☆ Injury doubts haunt Barcelona ahead of Saturday's Clasico against Real Madrid
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Xavi had to call up eight academy players for their Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday, as the Catalonian side grapple with injuries to eight key players, including Polish striker Robert Lewandowski. Barca secured a hard-fought 2-1 win against Shakhtar thanks to a brilliant display by 20-year-old Fermin Lopez, who is becoming a regular in the first team. It's a match in which we need to be at 100%," Xavi told a press conference on Wednesday. Real lead the LaLiga standings, level with Girona, the surprise package of the season so far, on 25 points from 10 games. Barcelona are third on 24 points, two ahead of Atletico Madrid, who have a game in hand.

Persons: FC Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski, Pedro Nunes, Xavi Hernandez, Xavi, Robert Lewandowski, Barca, Fermin Lopez, Frenkie De Jong, Jules Kounde, Pedri, Sergi Roberto, Raphinha, Joao Felix, It's, Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao, Arda Gueler, Englishman Jude Bellingham, Carlo Ancelotti, Fernando Kallas, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer Football, FC Porto, FC Barcelona, Estadio, FC Barcelona's, REUTERS, Rights, Real Madrid, El, Champions League, Shakhtar Donetsk, Shakhtar, Lewandowski, El Clasico, Barca, Borussia Dortmund, Braga, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Thomson Locations: Porto, Portugal, Rights BARCELONA, Barcelona, Catalonian, Camp Nou, Portuguese, Girona

☆ Vinicius Jr 'back to his best,' says Real Madrid boss Ancelotti
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Oct 25 (Reuters) - Vinicius Jr has returned to his best form after the winger produced a fine performance to help Real Madrid claim a 2-1 Champions League win over Sporting Braga, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday. He got the goal, which was ruled out by the narrowest of margins, and he made two assists for Rodrygo and Bellingham," Ancelotti told reporters. "They (Bellingham and Vinicius Jr) work really well together with the ball and without it. Real Madrid, the record 14-time Champions League winners who lead in the LaLiga with 25 points after 10 matches, play arch-rivals Barcelona on Saturday. "After this game, we know exactly what we need to do — everything we can to win it," Ancelotti said.

Persons: Vinicius Jr, Carlo Ancelotti, Jude Bellingham's, Ancelotti, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Miral Organizations: Real, League, Sporting Braga, Madrid, Rodrygo, Barcelona, Thomson Locations: Real Madrid, Brazil, Bellingham, Madrid, Barcelona, Bengaluru

☆ Real Madrid's Rodrygo and Bellingham on target in 2-1 win at Braga
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BRAGA, Portugal, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Real Madrid's Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham scored in each half to secure a 2-1 win at Sporting Braga and keep their side three points clear atop Champions League Group C on Tuesday. Wasteful Real missed several chances to extend their lead mainly through Vinicius who was often caught offside playing on the shoulder of an extremely high Braga defensive line. But they managed to score again in the 61st when Rodrygo beat the offside trap and found Vinicius ghosting behind the defence on the left. "We had to suffer more than expected in the end but it's normal to suffer away from home, especially in the Champions League," Vinicius Jr told Movistar Plus. Real are top on nine points ahead of Napoli, who eked out a 1-0 win at bottom side Union Berlin with the Germans yet to earn a point.

Persons: Rodrygo, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo ., Vinicius Jr, Vinicius, Vinicius ghosting, Christian Karembeu, Braga, Alvaro Djalo, Kepa Arrizabalaga, " Vinicius Jr, Fernando Kallas, Ken Ferris Organizations: BRAGA, Sporting Braga, Champions League, Rodrygo, Braga, Real Madrid, League, Movistar, Berlin, Thomson Locations: Portugal, Brazilian, Bellingham, Napoli

☆ England downs Italy, 3-1, and leaves Azzurri in danger of not qualifying for another major tournament
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —England came back to beat Italy on Tuesday to book its spot at Euro 2024 and leave the reigning champion’s hopes of qualifying hanging by a thread. The result enacted a modicum of revenge for England, which lost to Italy in the same stadium in the Euro 2020 final two years ago. However, the defeat leaves Italy’s hopes of qualifying in the balance with the Azzurri on 10 points after six games, three points behind Ukraine which has 13 points after seven games. For a four-time world champion and the reigning European champion, not making it to Germany would signal another major failure. Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti said he thought his side didn’t deserve Tuesday’s result with the way it played.

Persons: champion’s, Gianluca Scamacca, Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Italy’s, Luciano Spalletti, Naomi Baker, ” Spalletti –, Roberto Mancini, –, Kane’s, Jude Bellingham, – Bellingham, Gareth Southgate, “, Jude, ” Southgate, ” Organizations: CNN, Italy, Wembley, Lions, Ukraine, C, Italian men’s, England, Reuters, Real Madrid, Blancos, “ Locations: England, Italy, Germany, North Macedonia, European, Bellingham

☆ No Israeli, Palestinian flags allowed at Wembley for England games - FA
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

England host Australia in a friendly on Friday before taking on Italy in a European Championship qualifier on Tuesday. "On Friday evening, we will remember the innocent victims of the devastating events in Israel and Palestine," the FA said in a statement. "We will only permit flags, replica kits and other representations of nationality for the competing nations inside Wembley Stadium for the upcoming matches against Australia and Italy." England and Australia players will wear black armbands, the FA added, and there will be a period of silence before kick off. Reporting by Anita Kobylinska in Gdansk; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: England's Marcus Rashford, Lewis Dunk, Jordan Henderson, Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham, Matthew Childs, Anita Kobylinska, Ken Ferris Organizations: Soccer Football, Australia, Wembley, Thomson Locations: George's, Burton, Trent, Britain, Italy, England, Australia, Israel, Palestine, Gaza, Gdansk

☆ Jude Bellingham stars as Real Madrid defeats Napoli in the Champions League
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Real Madrid continued its winning start in the Champions League by coming from behind to defeat Napoli 3-2 on Tuesday. Midfielder Jude Bellingham scored his eighth goal in nine appearances for Los Blancos after Vinícius Jr. had canceled out Leo Østigård’s opener for the home side. Alessandra Tarantino/APMadrid responded midway through the first half, Vinícius finishing well after Bellingham had intercepted Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s loose pass. Bellingham scores Real Madrid's second goal against Napoli. Francesco Pecoraro/Getty ImagesThe result puts Madrid top of Group C, three points ahead of Napoli and Braga.

Persons: Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Jr, Leo Østigård’s, Piotr Zieliński’s, Alex Meret –, Federico Valverde –, “, ”, Carlo Ancelotti, Natan, Østigård, Leo Østigård, Napoli's, Alessandra Tarantino, Vinícius, Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s, Meret, Zieliński, Nacho, –, Francesco Pecoraro, André, Ancelotti, “ I’m, he’s, ” Ancelotti Organizations: CNN — Real Madrid, Champions League, Napoli, Madrid, AP, Real Madrid, Bellingham, Real, Braga, Portuguese, Union Berlin, ” Madrid, Osasuna, Fiorentina, Sunday Locations: Naples, AP Madrid, Bellingham, Madrid, Napoli, LaLiga

☆ Real Madrid fight back to win five-goal thriller at Napoli
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Real are top of Group C on six points from two games, three ahead Napoli and Braga. While there were frazzled nerves at the end, Real started the game strongly with the Vinicius and Bellingham creating all kinds of trouble for the hosts' defence. However, veteran midfielder Luka Modric climbed off the bench to liven up Real Madrid late in the game. He first put it on a plate for Bellingham, who missed a sitter from close range in the 75th minute. Reporting by Fernando Kallas in Madrid Editing by Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Alex Meret, Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham, Leo, Piotr Zielinski, Federico Valverde cannoned, Real, Vinicius, Bellingham, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Nacho, Carlo Ancelotti, vociferously, Clement Turpin, It's, Ancelotti, Diego, Arrizabalaga, Victor Osimhen's, Luka Modric, Valverde, Modric, Fernando Kallas, Toby Davis Organizations: Real Madrid, Napoli, Champions League Group, Real, Braga, Union, Movistar, Diego Maradona, Thomson Locations: NAPLES, Italy, Real, Union Berlin, Bellingham, Vinicius, Madrid

It was an English player's night in the Champions League, even as both of the English teams in action lost. It was the second Champions League game in a row where Bellingham played a vital role for Madrid after scoring the winning goal against Union Berlin. United has conceded seven goals in its opening two Champions League games after losing its opener 4-3 to Bayern Munich last month. The French team last won a Champions League game back in 2002 against AC Milan and hadn't qualified for Europe's top club competition again until this season. Real Sociedad had a smoother time as it picked up its first Champions League win for 20 years, beating Salzburg 2-0 on first-half goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Brais Méndez.

Persons: Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Alex Meret —, Bellingham, Carlo Ancelotti, Rasmus Højlund —, Erik ten Hag, United, Casemiro, —, Mauro Icardi, Elye Wahi, Gabriel Jesus, Wahi, Adrien Thomasson, Declan Rice, “, hadn't, Bayern's Jamal Musiala, Lukas Lerager, Thomas Müller, Sven Ulreich, Bayern hasn't, André Castro, Sheraldo Becker, Castro, Mikel Oyarzabal, Méndez, Marcus Thuram, ___ Organizations: Champions League, Real Madrid, Napoli, Manchester United, Arsenal, Galatasaray, Lens, Madrid, Union Berlin, Borussia Dortmund, Turkish, United, League, Bayern Munich, PSV Eindhoven, French, AC Milan, Europe's, Bayern, Danish, Tel, Braga, Jude Bellingham ., PSV, Sevilla, Real Sociedad, Salzburg, season's, Inter Milan, Benfica, Sociedad Locations: English, England, Bellingham, Copenhagen, Madrid, Jude Bellingham . Union

☆ Diaz and Joselu on target as wasteful Real sink Las Palmas
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MADRID, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Real Madrid bounced back from their painful derby loss with a 2-0 home LaLiga win over lowly Las Palmas on Wednesday thanks to goals from Brahim Diaz and Joselu. The hosts were by far superior side but squandered more than a dozen clearcut chances in the first half, with Diaz and Joselu missing sitters from close range. Arda Guler, who was expected to be available against Las Palmas after recovering from a knee operation, sustained a thigh injury in training that will further delay his debut for the team. Vinicius did come off the bench in the second half after missing four consecutive games for his club. Real moved up to second place on 18 points, leapfrogging third-placed Barcelona who were held to a 2-2 draw by Mallorca on Tuesday.

Persons: Brahim Diaz, Joselu, Carlo Ancelotti, Jude Bellingham, Diaz, Alvaro Valles, Lucas Vazquez, David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, Ferland Mendy, Vinicius Jr, Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao, Arda Guler, Vinicius, it's, Movistar, Fernando Kallas, Ed Osmond Organizations: Madrid, Las Palmas, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Las, Real, Mallorca, Tuesday, Villarreal, Wednesday, Thomson Locations: MADRID, Las, Las Palmas, Rodrygo, Barcelona, Girona

☆ Real Madrid dominated by local rival Atlético Madrid in 3-1 derby loss
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —It was derby day delight for Atlético Madrid, which shocked arch-rival Real Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium in a comprehensive 3-1 victory. “I could have done better, maybe, that’s quite clear,” Ancelotti said after the match, according to Real Madrid. Half-time’s frustration quickly led way to second half blues as Atlético started the second 45 minutes even quicker than the first. Another ball in from the left, another header and another goal – Madrid had been rocked by the Colchoneros’ aerial threat. “The team wasn’t compact, especially in the first half and Atlético capitalized on that.

Persons: Atlético, Álvaro Morata, Antoine Griezmann, Toni Kroos, Morata, Jude Bellingham, Carlo Ancelotti, Luka Modrić, Rodrygo, “, ” Ancelotti, I’ve, it’s, Ancelotti, Oscar del Pozo, Samuel Lino, Federico Valverde, David Alaba, Chelsea loanee Kepa, Dani Carvajal, Lucas Vázquez, Ñíguez, Frenchman, Diego Simeone’s, Kroos, Jan Oblak, Kepa, Alaba, Eduardo Camavinga, Antonio Rüdiger, cynically, José María, – Madrid, Jose Breton, ” Organizations: CNN, Atlético Madrid, Real Madrid, Metropolitano, Los, La Liga, –, Bellingham, “, Getty, Chelsea, Madrid, Spanish national, Girona, Barcelona Locations: Madrid, Real Madrid, AFP, ” Madrid

GENEVA (AP) — Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham made $100 million moves in the offseason and proved their worth Wednesday in Champions League debuts for their new clubs. England captain Kane and his likely successor Bellingham scored key goals for Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, respectively, to show why they are adored already by their new home fans. PSV Eindhoven was thrashed 4-0 in a no-doubt win sparked by England winger Bukayo Saka’s goal in the 8th. Late goals got Italian teams off to good starts in the last-ever group stage before the new Champions League format takes effect next year. OLD MASTERSReal Madrid was playing its 477th game in the European Cup or Champions League.

Persons: — Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Kane, Bellingham, ” Kane, Bayern “, ” Bellingham, Union Berlin, Bukayo Saka’s, Napoli, Sikou Niakaté, Lautaro Martínez, Union, Madrid’s, Jude Bellingham pirouetted, ”, Diego Armando Maradona, UNITED’S, Erik ten Hag, André Onana, Leroy Sané’s, Serge Gnabry, Bruno Fernandes, Rasmus Højlund, Casemiro, António Silva, Silva, Karim Konaté, Roko Šimić, Oscar Gloukh, Jonathan David, KÍ Klaksvík, ___ Organizations: GENEVA, League, England, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Tottenham, CBS Sports, Bayern, Union, Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal, Champions League, PSV Eindhoven, Serie, Braga, Inter, Real Sociedad, Galatasaray, Copenhagen, Europa League, Sevilla, Lens, Real Madrid, Union Berlin, Servette, SC Motor Berlin, Napoli, Atalanta, Benfica, Salzburg, EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE, Europa Conference League, Lille, Slovenian, Olimpija Ljubljana, Slovan Bratislava, Conference League Locations: Real Madrid, England, Madrid, Spanish, Mali, Argentina, Istanbul —, Geneva —, East Germany, ” Madrid, United, Denmark, French, Portuguese, Croatian, Israel, Canada, Faeroe

☆ Solskjaer has sympathy for under-pressure Ten Hag
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

LONDON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he sympathises with current incumbent Erik ten Hag who is under pressure after a poor start to the season. It's a dream job, but it's difficult," Solskjaer said in an interview with The Athletic. "It was a decision that was very difficult to turn down and I felt we had to take it, but it turned out wrong," Solskjaer said. Solskjaer never won a trophy as a coach at United, the closest being the 2021 Europa League final when they lost to Villarreal on penalties. His reign ended after a 4-1 drubbing at Watford nearly two years ago -- a performance Solskjaer said he knew would result in him losing his job.

Persons: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Erik ten Hag, Solskjaer, Alex Ferguson's, Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Declan Rice, Wayne, Rooney, Cristiano, Ronaldo, Evan Ferguson, Kane, Harry Maguire, Martyn Herman, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Manchester United, United, Premier League, Bayern Munich, Champions League, Old, The, Arsenal, Chelsea, Dortmund, Newcastle, Europa League, Villarreal, Watford, Thomson Locations: Old Trafford, COVID

☆ Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid: Soccer’s never-ending transfer saga
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-17 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

This, of course, is Kylian Mbappé’s much discussed, potential move from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to Real Madrid. The first time Real Madrid came calling for the boy from Bondy was when the forward was just 13 years old. Zinedine Zidane watches on as Mbappé plays against his Real Madrid team in 2019. I mean, that tells you the story through that.”Jude Bellingham (C) and Vinícius Júnior (R) are leading the next generation of Real Madrid stars. “The biggest failure for me would be that Real Madrid didn’t have a plan B if the Mbappé signing didn’t happen,” he adds.

Persons: Germain, Mbappé, Zinedine Zidane, ” Mbappé, ‘ Zidane, ’ ”, Anthony Dibon, Blancos, Emmanuel Macron, Macron, France’s, “, ”, ” France's, Francois Mori, Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff, it’s, Krasnoff, Bleus, –, de Cordée, Anne, Christine Poujoulat, ” Nabil Larbi, Billie Jean King’s, undesirables ’, PSG President Nasser Al, Kirill Kudryavtsev, David Beckham, Ronaldo Nazário, Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaká, Florentino Pérez, Álvaro Romeo, Vinícius Jr, Jude Bellingham –, Dani Carvajal, I’m, ” Carvajal, ” Romeo, Romeo, he’s, ” Jude Bellingham, Vinícius, Jorge Guerrero, Merengues, Real, they’ve, Karim Benzema, Joselu Organizations: CNN, Paris Saint, PSG, AS Monaco, Real Madrid, Real, Players ’ Tribune, French national, League, The New York Times, Getty, CNN Sport, peerless, Fifth, Stade de France, Stade France, French, PSG President, City, Spain Real Madrid, Madrid Locations: Paris, Real Madrid, Madrid, Bondy, Spain, France, Fifth Republic, Republic, AFP, Greater Paris, Mbappé, Cameroon, Algeria, Bondy’s, Japan, City of, Spanish, Real, Saudi Arabian, Ittihad

☆ Bellingham workload is only cloud on his horizon
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Bellingham is only 20 and already has very high-mileage at the top end of the game. Barring injuries Bellingham will face a huge workload this season and world players union FIFPRO has warned that he could be vulnerable to burnout if not managed properly. Only Rooney came anywhere close to Bellingham's total with 10,989 minutes while Lampard's total was 3,477 and David Beckham had not even managed 1,000 senior minutes before turning 20. "It is important for clubs and national teams to take a balanced approach when it comes to managing young players' workloads." Southgate will hope that Bellingham is given sufficient time to re-charge between now and the start of Euro 2024.

Persons: Jude Bellingham, Carlo Ancelotti, Gareth Southgate, Blancos, Bellingham, FIFPRO, Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard, Rooney, David Beckham, Southgate, I'm, Martyn Herman, Toby Davis Organizations: Real Madrid, Liga, Scotland, Birmingham City, Borussia Dortmund, Southgate, Thomson Locations: England, Bellingham

☆ LaLiga announces partnership with Llanfairpwll, a small Welsh team with a very, very big name
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Jude Bellingham, Robert Lewandowski, Luka Modrić – those are just some of the big names currently playing in LaLiga. Or, more accurately, the longest name: Welsh team Clwb Pêl Droed Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch Football Club. “This really is an outstanding partnership for us,” Samantha Jones-Smith, the club’s chairwoman, said as part of a LaLiga press release. Silvia Kusidlo/picture-alliance/dpa/APAccording to the press release, the jersey will debut on Saturday as Llanfairpwll, currently playing in the fifth tier of Welsh soccer, faces Holyhead Town. Llanfairpwll, which next year celebrates its 125th anniversary, isn’t the only Welsh team to achieve international distinction.

Persons: CNN — Jude Bellingham, Robert Lewandowski, Luka Modrić, ” Samantha Jones, Smith, “, Silvia Kusidlo, “ We’ve, ”, Gwydaf Hughes, LaLiga, It’s, Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney Organizations: CNN, Spanish soccer, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch Football Club, Llanfairpwll FC, LaLiga, Welsh, Holyhead Town, Wrexham, League Locations: LaLiga, North Wales, Holyhead, Anglesey, Europe

☆ Bellingham revels in free role for England
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

I get given the freedom by the amazing team mates and manager (Carlo Ancelotti) that I have (at Real Madrid). "I know it depends on the system we (England) play, and we've got so many amazing players to accommodate, and so the team comes first always. "Jude Bellingham is the real deal." England manager Southgate said that Bellingham did not have any point to prove despite a subdued display against Ukraine, with the draw leaving England six points clear at the top. Scotland's system is difficult to play against so we slightly changed our system and he did that well."

Persons: Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Carlo Ancelotti, we've, Southgate, Graeme Souness, Bellingham, Martyn Herman, Ken Ferris Organizations: Scotland, Real, Borussia Dortmund, Ukraine, Real Madrid, Birmingham City, England, Thomson Locations: GLASGOW, Scotland, England's, Real Madrid, Real, England, Bellingham

☆ Bellingham shines as England cruise to victory in Scotland
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Summary Foden, Bellingham and Kane score for EnglandMaguire scores own goal after coming off the benchGLASGOW, Sept 12 (Reuters) - England brought Scotland crashing back down to earth with a comfortable 3-1 victory in a friendly at Hampden Park with Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane on target on Tuesday. The depth in England's squad was apparent though as they controlled the contest to give Scotland a reality check. "The first half we didn't really get started and England dominated the ball," Scotland boss Steve Clarke told Channel 4. SELF-DESTRUCTEDScotland self-destructed soon after when they failed to clear their lines and Robertson played the ball straight to Bellingham who rifled a shot past Angus Gunn. Bellingham then rounded off a great display with a slide-rule pass to Kane who finished with his trademark precision.

Persons: Kane, England Maguire, Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Foden, Kyle Walker's, Madrid's Bellingham, Andy Robertson, Harry Maguire, Steve Clarke's, Scotland's, Gareth Southgate, Lewis Dunk, Steve Clarke, Bellingham, Walker, Marcus Rashford, destructed, Robertson, Angus Gunn, Maguire, John McGinn glanced, Gunn, Martyn Herman, Toby Davis Organizations: Hampden, Tartan Army, England, decibel, Georgia, Channel, Real Madrid, Bellingham, Manchester United, Ukraine, Thomson Locations: Bellingham, GLASGOW, England, Scotland, Norway, Ukraine, England's

☆ England salvage 1-1 draw against Ukraine in Euro qualifier
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( Michael Kahn | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

WROCLAW, Poland, Sept 9 (Reuters) - England fought back to claim a 1-1 draw in their Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine on Saturday and stay six points clear atop Group C after Kyle Walker netted from a sublime pass by Harry Kane for his first international goal. Walker bemoaned his side's missed chances but said getting a draw on the road marked a good return for a side that had 11 attempts compared to two for Ukraine. England played more directly after the break and started creating more opportunities, including a Bukayo Saka shot that bounced off the bar. England, who conceded just their second goal in qualifying, are top with 13 points from five games followed by Ukraine on seven from four. The draw against Ukraine marked the first time England have dropped points in the qualifying campaign.

Persons: Kyle Walker, Harry Kane, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Yukhym Konoplia, Jordan Pickford, Zinchenko, Gareth Southgate's, Kane, Walker, Walker bemoaned, Southgate, James Maddison, Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, Marcus Rashford, Michael Kahn, Ken Ferris Organizations: England, Ukraine, Channel, Thomson Locations: WROCLAW, Poland, Ukraine, England, Russia, Moscow

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