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Lionel Messi speaks about Argentina’s chances of winning the World Cup

Paris Saint-Germain's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi looks on as he warms up prior to the start of the French L1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and ES Troyes AC at The Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris on May 8, 2022.Lionel Messi is currently away on international duty with the Argentine national team. He took the time to speak with TyC Sports, an Argentine television channel, about a variety of topics.His comments were carried by Mundo Deportivo.Messi has endured a tough first season with Paris Saint-Germain after arriving at the Parc des Princes from Barcelona on a free transfer last summer. PSG won Ligue 1 but crucially failed in the Champions League, knocked out at the last 16 by Real Madrid.Messi suffered harsh criticism for his perfor...
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Barca struggling to sell Lenglet, may look for a loan – report

Clement Lenglet of FC Barcelona passes the ball during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona and RC Celta de Vigo at Camp Nou on May 10, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona are struggling to offload Clement Lenglet and may end up having to try and find a loan for the Frenchman instead. Lenglet seems surplus to requirements after slipping down the pecking order and only made seven La Liga starts last season. The Frenchman looks set for more frustration if he does stay with Andreas Christensen set to arrive and rumors suggesting Xavi wants another center-back too. Diario Sport are reporting that Lenglet’s salary at over €10m a season and his price tag of €15m are making a summer sale “complicated.” Lenglet has also “not wanted to discuss an exit” but it seems he migh...
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Real Madrid parade with 14th European Cup crown

 Real MAdrid players on the bus to Cibeles on May 29, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. Real Madrid on Sunday celebrated winning the Champions League at Cibeles Square in the Spanish capital where they were greeted by partying fans.  Real Madrid became European champions for a record extending 14th time after beating Liverpool 1-0 in a Champions League final at the Stade de France on Saturday. Carlo Ancelotti wrote his name in the history books by becoming the first coach to win the Champions League four times. Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was the hero of the night on Saturday as his sensational performance between the posts ended Liverpool's Champions League dream in Paris. In his press conference following the final, former Chelsea keeper Courtois slammed his critics, ...
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Modric: “There’s nothing bigger than Real Madrid”

 Luka Modric of Real Madrid walks past the trophy at the end of the UEFA Champions League final match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid at Stade de France on May 28, 2022 in Paris, France.Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric still has fuel left in the tank. He’s 36 years old, will turn 37 next September yet he won the fifth Champions League title of his career last night. Not only he won it, he also featured in the starting lineup against a very strong and physical Liverpool midfield. “There are no words to describe what I’m feeling, it’s something unbelievable. This team, this club, is undoubtedly the best thing in football history. We always say this and we always have to repeat it, because there’s nothing bigger than Real Madrid,” said the midfielder when...
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Marcelo announces Real Madrid exit after UEFA Champions League triumph

  Marcelo of Real Madrid lifts the UEFA Champions League trophy after their sides victory during the UEFA Champions League final match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid at Stade de France on May 28, 2022 in Paris, France.Real Madrid legend Marcelo has announced that he will leave the Spanish club this summer. The veteran left-back revealed his plans after the team's 1-0 Champions League triumph over Liverpool on Saturday. "It's a crazy moment, I feel really happy and emotional", said the captain after lifting the club's 14th European title. The Brazilian now boasts 25 trophies and is the most decorated player in our club's history. His outstanding silverware list includes five Champions League titles, four Club World Cups, three European Super Cups, six LaLiga tit...
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Florentino Perez takes swipe at Kylian Mbappe after Real Madrid’s Champions League triumph

Karim Benzema, David Alaba of Real Madrid, President of Real Madrid Florentino Perez during the trophy ceremony following the UEFA Champions League final match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid at Stade de France on May 28, 2022 in Saint-Denis near Paris, France.Real Madrid president Florentino Perez insisted that Kylian Mbappe has already been “forgotten” by the club after they defeated Liverpool in the Champions League final.Vinicius Junior scored the only goal of the game, two minutes before the hour mark, to seal the Spanish giant’s 14 thChampions League title and ensure that an incredible season for the Reds ended with disappointment. It came less than a week after Jurgen Klopp’s side narrowly missed out on the Premier League title to Manchester City.Yet for Real Madrid, it ca...
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Villarreal qualify for Europe with final day win over

Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona runs with the ball during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Camp Nou on May 22, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. Villarreal will play in Europe again next season after a final day win over Barcelona. Unai Emery’s men went into the final weekend knowing they needed to match or better Athletic Club’s result to qualify for next season’s Europa Conference League. The Yellow Submarine have managed to claim European success over the last two seasons, winning the Europa League before reaching the Champions League semi-finals this season. But they will now enter the Conference League for the first time having finished seventh in the La Liga table. Emery’s men had to endure some heavy pressure from Barcelona, but they...
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Granada relegated in Spain after missed penalty

 Jorge Molina, of Granada CF misses a penalty during the La Liga match between Granada CF and RCD Espanyol at Nuevo Los Carmenes Stadium on May 22, 2022 in Granada, Spain.Granada have been relegated from LaLiga after veteran Jorge Molina failed to convert a penalty in their goalless draw at home to Espanyol. That meant they dropped below Cadiz and Mallorca, who both won their respective games, into the relegation zone. Granada started the day 16th, one point ahead of their rivals, as the three clubs battled to avoid joining Levante and Alaves in dropping out of LaLiga. Granada's chance came when they were awarded a penalty for a handball inside the box by Leandro Cabrera in the 70th minute. But 40-year-old Molina sent the spot kick just wide of Diego Lopez's right post. Cadiz were...
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Carlo Ancelotti confirms Isco exit from Real Madrid

 Head coach Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid interacts with Isco Alarcon after the LaLiga Santander match between Real Madrid CF and Real Betis at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 20, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Isco will leave the club in the coming weeks. The Spanish international is out of contract at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu next month with no plans from either party to renew his deal. Isco will now become a free agent this summer, after bringing down the curtain on nine trophy filled years in the Spanish capital, despite playing a bit part role under Ancelotti in 2021/22. The 30-year-old was granted a substitute cameo appearance this weekend, in front of the home fans, as Ancelotti’s side wrapped up their domestic campaign with ...
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Valencia clinch Top Ten finish with final day win over Celta Vigo

 Maxi Gomez of Valencia celebrates with teammates after scoring their side's first goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Valencia CF and RC Celta de Vigo at Estadio Mestalla on May 21, 2022 in Valencia, Spain. Valencia have wrapped up a poor 2021/22 La Liga season on a winning note thanks to a routine 2-0 victory at home to Celta Vigo . Los Che clinched a top half finish, after slipping to 13th in 2020/21, with a final day win over the Galicians, despite the club continuing to experience growing off field issues in 2022.  The hosts dominated from the tie from the off at the Estadio Mestalla with Maxi Gomez edging them in front with an unorthodox finish from Jose Luis Gaya's cross. Home keeper Jaume Domenech produced a ...
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Champs Real close out LaLiga with draw

Ancelotti head Coach and Marcelo of Real Madrid CF salutes after the game during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Madrid CF and Real Betis at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 20, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.Real Madrid have closed out their title-winning LaLiga campaign with a low-key 0-0 draw against Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabeu.Neither team had anything to play for and that was clear from the outset, with the match played at a sedate tempo as Madrid looked to avoid overexerting themselves ahead of next weekend's Champions League final against Liverpool.Carlo Ancelotti named a strong line-up for the match but Los Blancos remain winless and goalless in five home league games against Betis.Marcelo and Isco were sent on for their final appearances at the Bernabeu but it was not to be...
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Barca’s Aubameyang retires from internationals

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga Santader match between FC Barcelona and RC Celta de Vigo.Striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has retired from international football, the Gabon federation said Wednesday.The federation said it received a letter from the Barcelona striker and Gabon captain on Tuesday informing it of his decision, after playing for the national team for 13 years.The Gabon federation published parts of Aubameyang's letter, where he thanked the Gabonese people, his coaches, teammates and his father, who also played for Gabon in the 1980s and 90s."Hope to have made him proud by wearing our colors," Aubameyang wrote in his letter.The 32-year-old Aubameyang played 72 times for Gabon and is his country's all-time leading scorer with 30 goals. With...
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Barcelona have already set new meeting for Ousmane Dembele contract talks

07 Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and RD Mallorca at Camp Nou Stadium on May 1, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.Barcelona are already said to have set a date for a meeting with Ousmane Dembele.The French winger still hasn’t made up his mind over his future, having been offered a new deal by Barca.In fact, Barcelona have offered a number of deals, though the first few were believed to have been low-ball offers. Since then, Dembele has impressed under Xavi Hernandez, and it became abundantly clear that the Blaugrana would have to step up their game if they wanted to keep their French winger.They did, and a new offer was submitted a ‘long time’ ago, according to Barca president Joan Laporta.No reply has been given by Dembele or hi...
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Barca financial situation could dictate De Jong future: Xavi

Xavi Hernandez head coach of Barcelona gives instructions to Frenkie de Jong during the LaLiga Santander match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Mestalla on February 20, 2022 in Valencia, Spain.Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez suggested on Saturday the club’s dire financial situation could force them to consider selling Frenkie de Jong this summer.De Jong joined Barca for 75 million euros from Ajax in 2019 and while he has been a solid performer and a regular starter at Camp Nou, the Dutchman has not quite lived up to expectations.With the likes of Pedri, Gavi, Nico Gonzalez and Sergio Busquets all competing for spots in midfield, Barcelona could view the 25-year-old De Jong as an opportunity to raise funds.“He is a very important player, he has been a starter almost always. He...
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Sevilla draw, secure Champions League spot

Sevilla's Moroccan forward Youssef En-Nesyri scores a goal during the Spanish league football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Sevilla FC at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on May 15, 2022.Sevilla have scored a late equaliser at Atletico Madrid to clinch the final Champions League spot in Spain's La Liga.A header by Youssef En-Nesyri in the 85th minute secured a 1-1 draw on Sunday and the point that gave Sevilla a place in Europe's top club competition for a third straight season.A loss would have left Sevilla in a tense situation going into the final round next weekend as rivals Real Betis beat Granada 2-0 to close in. The draw kept Sevilla three points ahead with a better head-to-head tiebreaker against Betis.Betis had already secured a Europa League place by winning t...
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Cadiz secure La Liga survival boost with Real Madrid draw

(L-R) Mariano Diaz of Real Madrid, Ruben Alcaraz of Cadiz CF during the La Liga Santander match between Cadiz FC v Real Madrid at the Estadio Ramon de Carranza on May 15, 2022 in Cadiz Spain.Struggling Cadiz have put themselves on the brink of La Liga safety this season following a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid.Los Blancos were unable to break down a stubborn resistance in Andalucia as Carlo Ancelotti’s much changed side gear up for the Champions League final.However, despite making a string of changes at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla, Real Madrid eased into a early lead via Mariano Diaz’s instinctive finish.That setback sparked the hosts into life before the break and Ruben Sobrino fired home a spectacular leveller.With the momentum changing for Cadiz after the restart, they were offered a per...
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Atletico confirm Suarez to leave at end of season

Luis Suarez of Atletico de Madrid looks on during the La Liga Santader match between Elche CF and Club Atletico de Madrid at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on May 11, 2022 in Elche, Spain.Luis Suarez will leave Atletico Madrid at the end of the season, the club announced on Sunday.The 35-year-old has spent two years in the Spanish capital and Atletico confirmed his exit before their LaLiga home clash against Sevilla."At the end of the game, the Wanda Metropolitano will pay tribute to Luis Suarez and Hector Herrera, who are saying goodbye to the Red & White family today," the club posted on social media.Suarez moved to Atletico from LaLiga rivals Barcelona on a free transfer in 2020 and played a key role in helping Diego Simeone's team side claim their first league title since 2014.The ...
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Espanyol held by Valencia to 1-1 day after firing coach

Yunus Musah and Raul De Tomas during the match between RCD Espanyol and Valencia CF, corresponding to the week 36 of the Liga Santander, played at the RCDE Stadium, in Barcelona, on 14th May 2022.Espanyol was held by Valencia to 1-1 at home on Saturday, a day after the club fired its coach and sports director with two games remaining in the Spanish league.The result was somewhat meaningless to both sides, who are destined to finish near the middle of the table and out of both the relegation battle and the berths for European competition.Espanyol striker Raúl de Tomás equalized in first-half injury time after the opener from Maxi Gómez. De Tomás took his league tally to 17 goals.Espanyol fired coach Vicente Moreno and sports director Francisco “Rufete” Pérez on Friday with its fans angry ab...
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Xavi addresses Adama Traore future amid exit talk

Coach Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona, Adama Traore of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Europa League match between FC Barcelona v Napoli at the Camp Nou on February 17, 2022 in Barcelona Spain.Barcelona boss Xavi has said that the club have not yet made a decision on Adama Traore's future.The 26-year-old returned to Camp Nou on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers in January, and he has made 16 appearances for the Catalan outfit during his second spell, providing four assists in the process.Barcelona have the option to re-sign Traore on a permanent basis this summer, but a recent report claimed that the Spain international was losing his battle to convince the club to bring him back on a long-term basis.The Catalan outfit will allegedly have to pay £29m to sign him, which is a significant figure ...
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Real Madrid expected to renew Vinicius Junior contract

Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid CF in action during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Madrid CF and Levante UD at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 12, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. Real Madrid are expected to reward Vinicius Junior with a new and improved long-term contract after holding talks with his representatives.The 21-year-old has been in electrifying form for most of the campaign, firing home 17 La Liga goals to help Carlo Ancelotti's men canter to the title ahead of Barcelona and Sevilla, and his current deal at Santiago Bernabeu runs until 2024.Vinicius has also shone on the European stage for Ancelotti, playing in all 12 of Real Madrid's Champions League games this season, and he'll likely line up on the left flank against Liverpool in the competition's final - to be played on 28 ...
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