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Real Madrid hit by huge injury blow as key star out for three months

Real Madrid have confirmed that captain Dani Carvajal will be sidelined for up to three months after sustaining a right knee injury during Sunday’s fiery Clasico against Barcelona. The 33-year-old defender, who was involved in a heated post-match confrontation with Lamine Yamal, will undergo arthroscopic surgery to repair the damage, the club announced on Monday.

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Bellingham at risk of ban for lewd gesture in Clasico win

Jude Bellingham could face a potential ban after being caught making an X-rated gesture during Real Madrid's 2-1 victory over Barcelona in El Clasico. The English midfielder was the match-winner at the Bernabeu, but his celebration has once again sparked controversy after cameras appeared to capture him repeating the same gesture that landed him in trouble at Euro 2024.

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Ageless Messi & Ronaldo named as finalists for FIFPRO World 11

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continue to defy age and expectations after being named among the 26 finalists for the 2025 Men’s FIFPRO World 11 on Monday. The Argentina and Portugal superstars have been rewarded for their efforts in 2024-25 by being included on the star-studded list alongside Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal.

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Rashford fires out defiant message after Clasico defeat

Marcus Rashford has vowed to “keep fighting” after Barcelona’s 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid in his first-ever El Clasico appearance. Despite registering an assist in the heated Santiago Bernabeu showdown, the Manchester United loanee ended up on the losing side as Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham struck to extend Madrid’s lead at the top of La Liga to five points.

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Vini Jr in hot water over Clasico substitution histrionics

Vinicius Junior's petulant reaction to be taken off during Real Madrid's 2-1 win over fierce rivals Barcelona on Sunday reportedly didn't go unnoticed by his colleagues. The Brazilian winger made straight for the dressing room when Xabi Alonso wanted to swap him with Rodrygo, briefly refusing to watch the remaining minutes of the match because he was too angry to sit on the bench.

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Rashford warned Barcelona could send him back to Man Utd

Marcus Rashford has been sent a stern warning by England legend Chris Waddle that Barcelona could send him back to Manchester United despite his impressive statistics. The English forward, who joined Barca on loan after being exiled by United boss Ruben Amorim, has made an impressive start to life under Hansi Flick, yet Waddle insists the 27-year-old is still on trial.

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Rashford's stance on his Man Utd future revealed

Marcus Rashford is reported to have made his mind up where he wants to play next season, albeit he is still only in the early stages of a loan with Barcelona and his long-term future is far from certain due to the Catalan club's delicate financial situation. The England international fell out of favour with Ruben Amorim last season at Manchester United and any sort of reunion there seems unlikely.

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Chelsea weighing up sensational loan move for Ter Stegen

Chelsea are reportedly weighing up a sensational loan move for out-of-favour Barcelona goalkeeper, Marc-Andre ter Stegen. The German has found himself frozen out after nearly a decade as the Catalans’ undisputed No.1. He has been pushed aside to make way for Joan Garcia, the former Espanyol star who was one of Europe’s standout performers last season. Barcelona’s decision to spend €25 million (£22m/$29m) on Garcia has caused internal friction as it is understood that Ter Stegen was livid at the signing, viewing it as a declaration that his era was over.

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Vini Jr attempts to explain Clasico tantrum & mass brawl

Vinicius Junior has addressed the events of an intense El Clasico on Sunday, which saw Real Madrid beat Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu. But the Brazilian himself stormed off when substituted, and was involved in a post-match brawl that was sparked by Los Blancos players Dani Carvajal and Thibaut Courtois angrily confronting Lamine Yamal.

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📽️ | Yamal berated by Carvajal to spark Clasico brawl

Lamine Yamal was the subject of Dani Carvajal's angry attention following Sunday’s Clasico encounter between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Los Blancos won the fiercely contested game at the Santiago Bernabeu to inflict Barca's second La Liga defeat of the season, after which Carvajal had the last laugh by making clear his opinion on Yamal's pre-match behaviour.

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Madrid went 'over the top' with Yamal attacks - De Jong

Tensions boiled over after Real Madrid’s 2–1 win against Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu as Barca captain Frenkie de Jong slammed Dani Carvajal for his post-match gesture towards winger Lamine Yamal. What began as a heated Clasico ended in chaos with the culmination of days of tension sparked by Yamal’s pre-game remarks that infuriated the Madrid players and set the stage for a volatile night in the Spanish capital.

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Yamal set to buy Pique's €14m mansion

Even at 18 years of age, Barcelona's Lamine Yamal is one of football’s biggest stars and, accordingly, also one of the sport's best-paid and most marketable assets. The teenager is reportedly expected to throw down millions to buy a new house that was formerly the home of Blaugrana legend Gerard Pique and his ex-wife, Shakira, who listed the complex for sale shortly after separating.

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Yamal needs to learn to do his talking on the pitch

It's been a few months, but Jude Bellingham is back. After a delayed start to his season and an international break packed full of questions regarding where - and remarkably, if - he fits into England's World Cup plans, the Real Madrid man has showed in Sunday's Clasico that he remains the man for the biggest of occasions.

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Ex-Barcelona star calls out Yamal's 'lack of maturity'

Rafinha Alcantara called out Lamine Yamal's "lack of maturity" following Barcelona's 2-1 loss to Real Madrid. Yamal was involved in a war of words with Madrid pair Vinicius Junior and Dani Carvajal in the heated El Clasico encounter at the Bernabeu. Ex-Barca star Rafinha pointed the finger of blame at Yamal for the defeat, claiming he gave Los Blancos "extra motivation" with his comments in the build-up to the game.

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Savage Vinicius jibe at Yamal revealed as Barca wonderkid shut down

Vinicius Junior's savage on-field jibe at Lamine Yamal has been revealed. Yamal put in a disappointing El Clasico showing as Barcelona fell to a 2-1 loss at Real Madrid on Sunday afternoon, a result that leaves the defending La Liga champions five points off Los Blancos. And to add salt to the wounds, Vinicius' comments to the teenager have now been made public.

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Alonso speaks out on Vinicius Jr's substitution strop

Xabi Alonso has admitted that a "conversation" is forthcoming with Vinicius Junior after his angry reaction to being substituted in El Clasico on Sunday. Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 at the Bernabeu courtesy of goals from Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham to go five points clear at the top of the Liga table. Vinicius' reaction to his withdrawal, however, dominated part of Alonso's post-match press conference.

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Bellingham takes clear swipe at Yamal after Clasico win

Jude Bellingham took a clear swipe at Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal on social media after starring in Real Madrid's Clasico victory on Sunday. Madrid lost all four of their head-to-head clashes against arch-rivals Barcelona last season, but under Xabi Alonso's tutelage, they reclaimed the bragging rights in a bad-tempered encounter at Santiago Bernabeu.

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Carvajal accused of 'making a scene' with Yamal confrontation

Spain team-mates Dani Carvajal and Lamine Yamal were spotted in a fierce confrontation following Real Madrid's Clasico win over Barcelona on Sunday. Several other Real Madrid stars appeared to target Yamal when a mass scuffle broke out after the final whistle, and Frenkie de Jong has accused Los Blancos of showing "exaggerated" anger towards the Barcelona wonderkid. Madrid emerged 2-1 winners thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham.

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Clasico brawl! Vinicius loses his head & Courtois berates Yamal

Tempers flared at the end of a feisty Clasico clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Santiago Bernabeu, with Vinicius Junior at the heart of the post-game brawl. Security personnel were forced to step in as players and coaches from both teams became caught up in an unsightly scuffle. Angry words were also exchanged on the field, with Blaugrana wonderkid Lamine Yamal attracting unnecessary attention.

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Furious Vini blanks Alonso & storms down tunnel after early substitution

Vinicius Junior stormed straight down the tunnel after he was subbed off in the second of half of Real Madrid's Clasico clash with Barcelona. Goals from Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham saw Real Madrid go in at the break 2-1 up after Fermin Lopez had briefly levelled for Barcelona at the Bernabeu. However, Vinicius was furious at his withdrawal and rather than take a place on the bench, he went stomping back to the home dressing room.

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