Real Madrid coach and legend Raul has rejected the chance to join Leeds United to replace Jesse Marsch as manager.
Raul is currently the manager of Real Madrid’s reserve side. The Spanish striker spent some of the best days of his playing career at Real Madrid, winning six league titles and three Champions Leagues.
Since retiring, Raul has returned to Madrid to manage their reserve side and could one day hope to manage the club he will go down as a legend for.
Raul is a legend at Real Madrid
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Now, according to AS, Raul has rejected the chance to manage in the Premier League, with Leeds United making an approach after they sacked Marsch.
Marsch was sacked after a run of poor results despite keeping Leeds in the Premier League last season. The American replaced Marcelo Bielsa as Leeds were plummeting towards relegation, but after significant investment, they haven’t made much progress.
The report claims that Raul isn’t interested in joining a new club mid-season and with Leeds struggling towards the bottom of the Premier League, they’ll need to act fast in appointing a new manager.
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La Liga had a mini Madrid derby in store for us at the start of Saturday evening with Getafe traveling to the Cívitas Metropolitano to challenge Atlético de Madrid, during the 20th day of the Spanish championship. As usual, the Colchoneros were slow to find the breach. Despite a slight superiority, Diego Simeone’s players failed to bring down the Azulones (1-1), when they were leading in the score thanks to an achievement by Ángel Correa on the hour mark (60th).
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While the locals believed they were heading for a precious victory, Enes Ünal equalized for the evening visitors thanks to a converted penalty (83rd). In the standings, Atlético consolidates its 4th position in the championship, while Getafe sinks by camping its 19th place. Next weekend, the people of Madrid will travel to play against Celta de Vigo. Quique Sánchez Flores’ players will play a new derby in the Spanish capital against Rayo Vallecano, as part of the 21st day of La Liga.
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Barcelona have won the Spanish Super Cup after putting in a very impressive display to beat Real Madrid 3-1 in the final of the tournament.
It is the first trophy won by Xavi as the Barca boss and the performance of his team will likely please him more going forward than the actual result and trophy.
The Catalan side were the better of the two teams throughout and the scoreline doesn’t tell the full story, as Xavi’s side somewhat humiliated their bitter rivals in El Clasico.
The deadlock was broken by Gavi after 33 minutes before Robert Lewandowski made it 2-0 just before halftime. Pedri added a third for the Catalan side to kill off the match as Karim Benzema grabbed a consolation goal in the final minute of the match.
All the goals from the thrilling final can be seen below.
Gavi puts Barcelona ahead in the Super Cup Clásico ??
A month after Real Madrid’s victory in the Clasico, in La Liga (3-1), the Merengues found FC Barcelona in the final of the Spanish Super Cup, in Riyadh. Winners of Valencia in the semi-finals, Real Madrid hoped, once again, to get ahead of their best enemy, who had also qualified with difficulty against Real Betis, on penalties (2-2), in the semi-finals. For this final, Dembélé, Gavi, Pedri and Lewandowski challenged Vinicius Jr, Benzema, Valverde and Camavinga.
Quickly, it was FC Barcelona who took the lead in this meeting with a strike from Lewandowski on the post of Courtois (12th). And a few minutes later, after a nice collective movement, Lewandowski, served at the entrance to the Real Madrid area, shifted Gavi to the left of the goal to open the scoring (1-0, 34th). The non-existent Madrid had the opportunity to open the scoring, but Benzema’s header went wide (14th). Apart from that, Ancelotti’s men did not exist and Lewandowski doubled the bet, served by a sublime Gavi (2-0, 45th).
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Real Madrid did not exist
While we were waiting for an awakening from Benzema and his teammates, Real did not wake up and were close to 3-0. Dembélé missed his duel against Courtois (52nd), before the Belgian goalkeeper pushed back the shot from Lewandowski (54th). But this Sunday evening, led by a very great Gavi, Barça was untouchable. The young 18-year-old midfielder crossed hard towards Pedri for the 3-0 goal (65th). And even when the Catalan defense faltered, ter Stegen was there to save his people (79th). At the very end of the match, Benzema could only reduce the score (3-1, 90th + 5).
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At the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Barça won this Clasico against Real Madrid, holders of the Spanish Super Cup. This is Barcelona’s 14th trophy in this competition, the first since 2018 and especially the first for Xavi Hernandez as club coach. A promising result for the rest of the season, while Barça is still in the running to win the King’s Cup, La Liga and the Europa League.
The leaders of Real Madrid, considered the favorites for a transfer from Jude Bellingham, have no intention of breaking the bank for the English midfielder from Borussia Dortmund.
The Spanish press announced it very clearly. According to the newspaper brand, Jude Bellingham is on his way to Real Madrid. The Merengue are optimistic for the arrival of the young midfielder from Borussia Dortmund, a confidence increased tenfold by the desire of the English international to favor a transfer to the Spanish capital more than a challenge in the Premier League. It is still necessary that the champion of Spain in title manages to agree with his counterpart of the BVB on the amount of the transaction, which promises to be substantial.
The most expensive player on the market
In all likelihood, the Borussens will claim a three-figure check for the 19-year-old, who landed at Signal Iduna Park in July 2020 for the sum of 25 million euros. According to the study published by the Football Observatory, the results of which have been relayed on our site, the former member of Birmingham City has a market value of 208.2 million euros. Jude Bellingham thus enjoys the honorary status of the most expensive player on the transfer market. But this substantial sum, Real Madrid does not intend to put it on the negotiating table.
Jude Bellingham lands in Málaga at 1pm today with Borussia Dortmund to complete an internship in Marbella during the Bundesliga winter break. @diarioas
According to the revelations communicated by the newspaper brand, the White House does not intend to participate in the auction for the native of Stourbridge, 9 goals in 22 games in all competitions since the start of the 2022-2023 season. Real Madrid have no intention of going beyond a €110m move. Afford Jude Bellingham, yes, but not at any price. What may revive the interest of his other courtiers, Liverpool in the lead, since the Premier League teams excited by his profile may have a greater financial windfall.
Real Madrid are already on the offensive. This winter, the residents of the Santiago-Bernabéu stadium have already completed the arrival of the Brazilian nugget Endrick. But the 16-year-old won’t arrive until 2024, once he comes of age. While waiting to be able to count on him, or even on Kylian Mbappé or Erling Braut Haaland in the future, the Merengues are already well armed offensively with in particular Karim Benzema, Rodrygo or Vinicius Jr. Carlo Ancelotti also has Mariano Diaz at his disposal.
But the Mister doesn’t really count on him. It must be said that since his return to Real Madrid, after a successful season with Olympique Lyonnais, the Dominican has had a string of disappointments. In addition to his multiple passages through the infirmary, Mariano Diaz was only a simple substitute in the eyes of Zinedine Zidane then Carlo Ancelotti. This 2022-23 season, the 29-year-old has only been used 5 times. But it should be noted that he only played 32 minutes in total (0 goals, 0 assists). Despite KB9’s injury, Ancelotti didn’t really call on him.
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Mariano is ready to extend his contract
It should be remembered that the champions of Spain and Europe 2022 have been trying to get rid of him by all means in recent seasons. Despite a few approaches or touches with certain clubs, Mariano systematically refuses to leave. However, last summer he was finally open to a departure and he even asked Real Madrid to help him by releasing him from his contract which ends in June 2023. What the Merengues refused, they who did not have wished to give no gift to a player who put a spoke in their wheels when they wanted to make him leave. But this winter, the situation is different.
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The attacker has the cards in hand since he will be free in June. However, he does not seem ready to slam the door of Real Madrid this winter, he who receives a nice salary. In effect, Defense Central reveals that Mariano made a daring proposal to his club. He asked his agent to negotiate a contract extension with Los Blancos. To convince them, he would be ready to lower his salary, from 4.5 million euros net to 2 million euros net per year. An astonishing proposition since Real Madrid have always been clear that they weren’t counting on him. An extension is in no way envisaged ensures DC. Five years after his return, Mariano Diaz will have to find a new base. Because this time, no comeback is planned in Madrid.
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On August 31, 2019, Ansu Fati made his first appearance with FC Barcelona’s A team. A meeting he will never forget since he scored and at the same time became the youngest scorer in the history of Barça in the Spanish league (16 years, 10 months and 4 days). The young Spaniard then saw his progress slowed down due to his numerous injuries which kept him away from the field for many months (between 2020 and 2022). This season, the Catalan striker is no longer injured and he is gradually regaining his level (3 goals and 3 assists in 14 La Liga games). Present at the World Cup with La Roja, Ansu Fati played very little (23 minutes against Japan and Morocco). The 20-year-old will therefore be in great shape for the resumption of the championship on December 31 (Barça faces Espanyol). In an interview given to France Soccer, the crack of FC Barcelona told a very nice anecdote about Lionel Messi. The left winger then spoke about his debut before signing for the Catalan club. He also says that he had tried out at Real Madrid!
“Before signing for Barça, I tried out for Real Madrid. At that time, the club did not have a residence to welcome its young players. After talking to my father, we therefore decided that Barça was the best option, with La Masia, for football, as for my education.”
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In an interview with France Football, the crack of FC Barcelona told a very nice anecdote about Lionel Messi. The left winger then spoke about his debut before signing for the Catalan club. He also says that he had tried out at Real Madrid!
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Paris Saint-Germain attacker Kylian Mbappe has been linked with a move away from the club for months now.
The 24-year-old was expected to join Real Madrid at the start of the season, but he ended up signing a contract extension with the French outfit.
Mbappe has a contract with PSG until the summer of 2025 and the French outfit will be hoping to hold on to him beyond this season.
According to reports, Real Madrid are looking to break the bank to sign him at the end of the season.
Apparently, Real Madrid will offer a sum of around £132 million for the player and the overall package to take the player to Santiago Bernabeu could be worth around £877 million.
The player will reportedly earn wages of around £552 million over a period of four years. There will be other add-ons and signing-on fees included in the deal.
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Mbappe is one of the best players in the world and he showcased his quality in the World Cup with France.
The 24-year-old won the Golden boot during the marquee event in Qatar, but he failed to guide his country to the trophy. France managed to reach the finals of the competition, but they were beaten by Argentina on penalties.
Mbappe managed to score a stunning hat-trick in the final.
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Real Madrid are now leading the chase for the transfer of Palmeiras and Brazil wonderkid Endrick, but Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain won’t give up pursuing him as well.
The 16-year-old is one of the most exciting prospects in world football right now, having already made a great impact on the Palmeiras first-team, and it now looks like he could have his future resolved soon, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Endrick could join Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes as a talented young Brazilian player to join Real in a bid to kickstart his career, but Romano has stressed that it looks like Chelsea and PSG will keep on pushing to move back into the front of the queue for his signature.
“I’ve been saying all along, there are three clubs – Real Madrid, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain – in the race for Palmeiras wonderkid Endrick – probably the most exciting young player in South American football right now,” Romano said.
Endrick celebrates a goal for Palmeiras
“Chelsea are pushing, PSG have had a bid turned down by Palmeiras, rumours about Barcelona are not concrete – they like the player but there have never been any negotiations with the club or the player.
“So, now, Real Madrid are really pushing and we can say they are leading the race to sign Endrick.
“Official talks with Palmeiras have now begun – Real Madrid are negotiating with the Brazilian club for Endrick’s transfer. Let me make it clear, though, the transfer is not for now or next summer, but for June 2024, when Endrick turns 18.
“Chelsea are still in talks on the player’s side, but Real Madrid are in official talks with Palmeiras to discuss the package of the deal. Palmeiras want €60m and they want that fee, but it could be done with add-ons and bonuses.
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“The expectation of all the people involved in this deal is that it will be completed by the end of December, so in the next few weeks it could be done. Real Madrid are leading the race, so we’ll see if they can get it done before the end of the month.
“PSG and Chelsea will not give up, the transfer market can be crazy and unpredictable, so let’s see what happens.”
It would now be quite an achievement by Chelsea if they signed Endrick ahead of Real Madrid, with the Blues surely up against it due to the major pull factor that the Spanish giants continue to have as one of the biggest names and most successful clubs in world football.
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