No matter how many times it’s brought up, it still boggles that mind that Jude Bellingham is only 20. The latest chapter in the generational talent’s likely-to-be legendary career was dominating a 3-1 victory for England over Italy at Wembley Stadium. Bellingham was sublime throughout, with the result booking the Three Lions’ place at Euro 2024.
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Zidane Quits Real Madrid Again; Could Conte, Raul, or Allegri Replace Him?
Los Blancos Head Coach Zinedine Zidane has left Real Madrid for the second time in his coaching career. “Real Madrid CF announces that Zinedine Zidane has decided to end his current stage as head coach of our club,”
- “It is now time to respect his decision and show him our appreciation for his professionalism, dedication and passion all these years, and for what his figure represents for Real Madrid.
- “Zidane is one of the great myths of Real Madrid and his legend goes beyond what he has been as a coach and player of our club.”
- Real failed to win a trophy this season and were pipped to the La Liga title by city rivals Atletico Madrid on a dramatic final day on Saturday.
- Zidane, 48, won three consecutive Champions League titles in his first period in charge between 2016 and 2018.
- He returned to a club in disarray 10 months later and secured a second La Liga title as manager last season.
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Possible replacements as Zidane Quits Real Madrid Again: Real Madrid chase Conte, Raul and other top managers
With Massimiliano Allegri Juventus bound, Raúl and Antonio Conte have moved to the front of the race to take over for Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid.
Real Madrid have been left without a coach after the club announced the official resignation of Zinedine Zidane on Thursday.
This is Zidane’s second Bernabéu exit after his departure in 2018; and the third if we take into account the one he made as a player. However, this time it has not come so much as a surprise to the dressing room or the board, which has been preparing for this scenario for several weeks now.
Allegri out of race; Raúl, Conte now frontrunners
With Massimiliano Allegri, who appeared to be the frontrunner, choosing Juventus, two names have moved to the front of the race as Zidane Quits Real Madrid Again.
The first is Raúl, who has been in the race since the beginning. As previously reported by AS, the club has already spoken with the former Madrid striker to ask him about his plans for next season, albeit informally.
Allegri could move to Real Madrid
The Castilla coach would be an in-house bet, but some members of the board believe that his time to take over the first team has not yet come and that he needs more experience.
The second name is Antonio Conte, who has emerged as a frontrunner in recent days following his surprise departure from Inter Milan. Conte is a coach with a lot of character and with a very strict work policy.
Inside the club they are debating whether it is necessary to bring in a coach of Conte’s ilk or if it would be better to find someone with a more conciliatory nature, in order to maintain some level of continuity.
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Pochettino a possibility; Xabi Alonso the outside bet
In the last few hours, Mauricio Pochettino has also emerged as a possible option. The Argentine coach, who has long been admired by the Bernabéu board, is going through his worst moment at PSG just six months after his arrival in Paris.
His fallout with sporting director Leonardo could prompt his departure, and Madrid will definitely keep an eye on how that situation unfolds.
Mauricio Pochettino
Raúl, Conte and Pochettino are also joined by an outsider that nobody saw entering the race: Xabi Alonso. The former Madrid and Liverpool midfielder — who has had an excellent year at the helm of Real Sociedad B that was capped off with promotion to the Segunda División — is another coach whose personality and knowledge is highly appreciated among Real Madrid’s top brass.
Of course, the situation with Xabi is the same as that with Raúl: he has zero coaching experience in the top flight and some in the Bernabéu boardroom will argue that it would be a better option to wait a few years for him to gain that experience.
Right now yes because of the impact he has at both Real Madrid and the national team. What I like about him is that he knows there is always room to improve and I’m sure he’s gonna get even better. He’s only 20 years old. He’s learning from another two masters such as Modric and Kroos. If he continues like this the amount that Madrid had to pay for him will be consider a bargain.
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If you actually watch the man (not a boy) and appreciate what he is doing it is great but it’s just the start. There’s always someone who stands out in a team. Jude exudes confidence and has a very level head. Without injuries he may end up being one of the most decorated English players ever. It’s just a shame that Real Madrid got him rather than Liverpool. Haha!
Sancho Pushes Man Utd to Sign Jude Bellingham in Summer
Yeah right now, hes the best player in the world. A 20 year old playing like a 30 year old vet. Creates chances, scores goals, team player, passes well, great awareness, ball skills are on point.. everything.
Toni Kroos mocks Eden Hazard after Jude Bellingham Deal
At the moment Mbappe is the best and if he moves to Real Madrid you will see him establish that no.1 position for, at least, the next few years. I also think Mbappe will take centre stage at Madrid which always helps at these sorts of clubs when it comes to the ballon d’or. Jude’s time will come but not just yet.
Arguments for Guirassy at Stuttgart and Sané at Bayern being the only players more in form than Bellingham at the moment. As for best in world, it is still hard to look past Mbappé.
Jude Bellingham Unveiled As New Real Madrid Player
That’s what English pundits and media like to do. Hype their players who are in form as if they are the next Messi or Ronaldo. No doubt Jude has immense talent, and potential to be an all-time great, but how many young players were called that. He probably is in the best form, but not even 1/3 of the season is over and he is the best player already? Come on. What has he won, Halaand won a treble, Mbappe won a World Cup and was in the last final.
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Former Chelsea and Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard has announced his retirement from football at the age of 32. The former Man Utd Target Eden Hazard retires from football effective from October 2023.
His years at Chelsea were amazing. his low centre of gravity and skill enabled him to get the ball played to him with his back to a defender he’d flick it around the defender and leave him for dead ,a skill done constantly. CHELSEA FC LEGEND
In announcing his retirement, Hazard said he had to listen to his body and he looked forward to enjoying the rest of his life with his loved ones, SportsFila shows his retirement announcement.
“You must listen to yourself and say stop at the right time. After 16 years and more than 700 matches played, I have decided to end my career as a professional footballer. I was able to realise my dream, I have played and had fun on many pitches around the world.
“During my career I was lucky to meet great managers, coaches and teammates – thank you to everyone for these great times, I will miss you all. I also want to thank the clubs I have played for: LOSC, Chelsea and Real Madrid; and thank the RBFA for my Belgian Selection,” Hazard added in his statement.
People have forgotten about his impressive achievements during his time at chelsea and Lille
4th most man of the match in football history,2nd most dribbles completed after messi,won a lot of individual awards and the one of the goats for Belgium.
https://x.com/ChelseaFC/status/1711708881527701963?s=20
I’m gutted. He is the most talented player I ever saw in my 10 years watching football (only after Messi) and brought years of joy to beloved Chelsea. Much love and thank you for everything, enjoy your retirement Eden.
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🚨 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆! Mason Greenwood has joined Getafe from Manchester United, deal signed 🔵🤝🏻
Deal with Lazio collapsed earlier and Getafe got green light also player side over loan move 🏴🇪🇸
↩️ He’ll be back to Man United in summer 2024.
Manchester United have vowed to “continue to offer its support” to Mason Greenwood after the striker sealed a loan move away from Old Trafford on deadline day.
Greenwood, 21, hasn’t played professional football since his arrest in January 2022. Charges of attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm against the forward were dropped seven months ago.
Credit, Fabrizio Romano via Getty images/ Mason Greenwood
Restart your career ⚽ start a new journey from different place and strong again… Good luck lad.
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All charges were dropped this February but the Old Trafford outfit said Greenwood would leave the club last week.
And now La Liga club Getafe have completed a last minute season-long loan deal for Greenwood, subject to international clearance.
The Spanish club play away at Real Madrid tomorrow afternoon, although it is unlikely he will be registered in time.
Greenwood is likely to make his debut for Getafe on September 17 when they play Osasuna.
United will reportedly receive no loan fee for Greenwood and are said to be covering the majority of his wages.
The Madrid-based side will also cover a small contribution for his wages for the duration of the loan.
A United club statement read: “The move enables Greenwood to begin to rebuild his career away from Manchester United.
“The club will continue to offer its support to Mason and his family during this period of transition.
Amrabat Signs for Man United: Breaking News
Amrabat heads for Manchester
New Manchester United ace Sofyan Amrabat will today travel to England to join up with the club.
The midfielder signed a season-long loan deal with the Red Devils yesterday with just minutes of the transfer window remaining.
Old Trafford officials conducted medical tests with the Moroccan in Pisa, and now the player will undergo the transfer formalities at Carrington.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Erik ten Hag spoke to Amrabat on Friday evening after the deal had been confirmed.
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I’m very sad to see him
Lucky enough to see him play live. One of the most talented footballers to have ever played the game. I’ll never forget the game when Chelsea trashed Everton and the 1-2’s with Pedro for him to score the 4th goal of the match.
At his peak one of the very best about, and he’s right up there alongside Rooney and Fabregas as one of the best 16-17 year old players I’ve ever seen play the game at full professional level.
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