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The Sun
01-07-2025
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- The Sun
Gonzalo's header sends Real Madrid into Club World Cup quarters
REAL MADRID secured their place in the Club World Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Juventus at Hard Rock Stadium on Tuesday. Gonzalo Garcia's 54th-minute header proved decisive, setting up a last-eight clash against the winner of Borussia Dortmund versus Monterrey. The match saw a strong performance from Xabi Alonso's side, with Kylian Mbappe making his tournament debut as a second-half substitute after recovering from illness. Juventus started brightly, with Randal Kolo Muani and Kenan Yildiz testing Thibaut Courtois early on. However, Madrid grew into the game, with Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde forcing saves from Michele Di Gregorio. The breakthrough came when Trent Alexander-Arnold delivered a pinpoint cross for Gonzalo to head home, his third goal in four tournament matches. Juventus pushed for an equaliser, with Francisco Conceicao and Nicolas Gonzalez coming close, but Real held firm. Alonso praised his team's resilience, saying, 'We had to be patient and mature into the game. It's a knockout tie, and you have to grit your teeth.' He also hinted at a bigger role for Mbappe in the quarter-finals, stating, 'He will be much better for the next game.' Juventus manager Igor Tudor cited fatigue as a key factor in their defeat, pointing to the heat, humidity, and a long season as contributing factors.
The Irish Sun
25-06-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Kylian Mbappe's new physique worries fans as Real Madrid star returns to training after losing FIVE KILOS from virus
REAL MADRID superstar Kylian Mbappe reportedly lost up to five kilograms while suffering from illness over the last week. The 26-year-old was 2 Kylian Mbappe has returned to training after his illness Credit: Getty 2 The Frenchman is hoping to be fit in time for Real Madrid's final Club World Cup group stage game Credit: Reuters Upon However, the Frenchman has been hugely affected by his illness. Spanish outlet READ MORE ON FOOTBALL Fans have now expressed concern for him, with one person writing on social media: "He really needs to rest." While another said: "So obvious, let's just give him time to recover fully." It is believed that he could have contracted the virus back in Madrid before flying to the US earlier this month. He began feeling unwell after the club's second training session in Miami. Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Mbappe is now hoping to return in time for Los Blancos currently sit at the top of Group H with four points from two games. UFC star Ilia Topuria makes offer to Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso ahead of UFC 317 as Los Blancos eye Mbappe back-up They were Mbappe was absent for both of the matches. At the weekend, new Real Madrid manager "We have to wait. Now we're going back to Florida and we'll see how he is. We're waiting for him." Club World Cup 2025 Guide SOME of the world's biggest clubs are in action at this summer's Club World Cup in the United States! Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Man City, and Inter Miami are among the 32 teams taking part in the tournament, which runs from June 14 to July 13. The likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Ousmane Dembele, Cole Palmer and Harry Kane are showcasing their skills to packed crowds across the US. INFO Everything you need to know about the Club World Cup LATEST NEWS & FEATURES Club World Cup top scorers
Scottish Sun
24-06-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Real Madrid ‘name their price' for Rodrygo with Arsenal interested in transfer for Brazil star, 24
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) REAL MADRID have reportedly named their price to allow Rodrygo to leave the club this summer. Rodrygo, 24, has been linked with an exit from the Bernabeu during the summer transfer window, with Arsenal one of the clubs rumoured to be keen on a deal. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Real Madrid have reportedly named their price for Rodrygo Credit: Getty The Brazilian winger struggled for game time towards the back end of the season at Madrid, playing just 17 minutes across Madrid's last six La Liga matches of the campaign. While he has also left on the bench for the entirety of Los Blancos 3-1 Club World Cup win over Mexican side Pachuca at the weekend. New boss Xabi Alonso put those absences down to taking "some time that was good for him". Swirling rumours suggest that the 33-time Brazil cap could be looking for a way out, with Madrid open to letting him go for the right price. READ MORE ON ARSENAL TOP GUN$ Arsenal's 'diabolical' top 10 sales revealed and second highest was 26 years ago And Spanish outlet Cadena SER have claimed that the Champions League giants will ask for around £77million to sanction a sale. It's thought that Madrid would want to reinvest that cash in a new midfielder, having already brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen in the early stages of the window. The Athletic report that Arsenal are convinced they can offer Rodrygo an attractive sporting project that would allow him to play in his preferred position of left wing more regularly. While they also claim the Gunners are prepared to wait and see if he is definitely open to leaving Real Madrid, but won't wait too long with other targets for that position on the radar at the Emirates Stadium. 2 Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates Mikel Arteta and Co had been looking at a possible deal for Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams, but the Spanish forward now looks set for a switch to Barcelona after agreeing personal terms with the Catalan club. While it's widely understood that Newcastle's Anthony Gordon is also on Arsenal's list of potential targets. Fulham eye £10m Zinchenko move Arsenal are yet to make their first official signing of the summer, but appear to be on the brink of sealing moves for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and midfielder Martin Zubimendi in the coming days. The Gunners' top brass, including new transfer chief Andrea Berta, remain focused on bringing in a centre-forward during the window too. SunSport revealed last week that talks over a move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko have stalled over the Slovenian's wage demands, while Sporting's Viktor Gyokeres remains a second choice. While it's also been claimed that Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, who Arsenal failed to sign in January, is still admired and could return to the frame should they fail to land one of Sesko or Gyokeres.
The 42
23-06-2025
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- The 42
Madrid coach Alonso says Rudiger complained of racist insult in Club World Cup win
REAL MADRID COACH Xabi Alonso said his defender Antonio Rudiger had complained of a racist incident at the end of Sunday's 3-1 Club World Cup win over Mexican side Pachuca. Rudiger was visibly angered following an exchange of words with Pachuca's Gustavo Cabral after the final whistle and spoke to Brazilian referee Ramon Abatti Abel. Cabral denied he had racially abused the German centre-back. Asked about the incident in the post-match press conference, Alonso said: 'Toni told us something, we support Toni and we will see what happens. Advertisement 'I think the Fifa protocol has been activated to investigate, but if it has happened, all measures should be taken and we support Antonio because it's something unacceptable. 'In football there is no tolerance for this, and if it happened, then measures should be taken. This is what Antonio has told us and we believe him. It's being investigated now,' he said. Cabral, 39, spoke after the game and said his words had been misinterpreted by Rudiger. The Argentine said he had called the defender a 'coward', with the Spanish phrase he used similar to another which is linked to racist abuse. 'The referee made the racism sign but I was telling him the same thing the whole time — (coward),' said Cabral. Pachuca coach Jaime Lozano was also asked about the incident but said he was unaware of what had happened. 'I just found out from you, you are letting me know, we did not talk about it in the dressing room, I haven't spoken to Cabral about this, I cannot give you an explanation about it because this is the first (I have heard of) this news,' he said. 'It cannot be justified at all but I will talk to him, I've known him for a little while and and I have never heard of something like that with Pachuca players. I cannot defend my captain at any cost but I will talk about it with him,' he said. Fifa did not immediately respond to a request for comment. – © AFP 2025
Scottish Sun
23-06-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Real Madrid star Antonio Rudiger accuses Pachuca opponent of racist insult as referee enforces new Fifa protocol
Xabi Alonso has reacted to the incident RACISM PROBE Real Madrid star Antonio Rudiger accuses Pachuca opponent of racist insult as referee enforces new Fifa protocol Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) REAL MADRID star Antonio Rudiger accused opponent Gustavo Cabral of making a racist remark during last night's Club World Cup match. The Spanish giants took on Mexican side Pachuca in Charlotte. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Antonio Rudiger and Gustavo Cabral argued during the match Credit: Getty 2 Referee Ramon Abatti Abel made the anti-racism gesture Credit: Dazn With Real leading 3-1 late on, Rudiger claimed that Cabral had fouled him. The pair were subsequently involved in a heated exchange. Rudiger, 32, alleged to referee Ramon Abatti Abel that he had been racially abused. Abatti subsequently instigated Fifa's anti-racism protocol. Step one of the protocol sees a match stopped - with steps two and three leading to games being suspended and then abandoned. Cabral, 39, denied making a racist remark - claiming that he had called Rudiger a "coward". The match soon got back underway, with Real Madrid winning 3-1. More arguments between players followed after the final whistle. After the game, Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso came to Rudiger's defence. The Spaniard, 43, said: "Toni has informed us about something. Real Madrid open their Club World Cup campaign with draw against Saudi minnows "We have to wait and see now. I think the Fifa protocol has been activated to investigate. "But if something did happen measures need to be taken and we support Antonio because this is something unacceptable. "There's no tolerance for this at any level of football and whenever it occurs measures must be taken. "That's what Antonio has told us and we believe him." Cabral came out to deny racially abusing the German. The veteran defender said: "It was a fight. We collided. "He said that I hit him with my hand, and then there was an argument and the referee made the racism sign, but I was telling him the same thing the whole time." Pachuca boss Jaime Lozano was coy on the incident. The Mexican, 46, said: "I haven't spoken to Cabral about this. "I cannot give you an explanation about it because this is the first [I've heard of] this news. "It cannot be justified at all. I've known him for a little while and and I have never heard of something like that with Pachuca players. "I cannot defend my captain at any cost but I will talk about it with him." Real Madrid had gone down to 10 men after just seven minutes, when Raul Asencio was sent off for bringing down ex-West Brom and Everton striker Salomon Rondon. Nevertheless, the LaLiga giants took the lead on 35 minutes through Jude Bellingham, before Arda Guler made it 2-0 before half-time. Fede Valverde added a third 20 minutes from time, with Elias Montiel grabbing a consolation for Pachuca. The Mexican side have been eliminated after losing both of their matches, while Real Madrid sit atop Group H with four points. WATCH EVERY MATCH OF THE CLUB WORLD CUP 2025 LIVE ON DAZN
