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  • Jude Bellingham’s last-gasp equaliser saves England from defeat

    Jude Bellingham’s last-gasp equaliser saves England from defeat

    Jude Bellingham’s late equalizer rescued England from a second consecutive Wembley defeat after defensive lapses threatened to derail them in a friendly against Belgium.

    Following a home loss to Brazil, Gareth Southgate’s revamped squad displayed a blend of promise and vulnerability. While they showed attacking flair, defensive errors were ruthlessly exploited by Belgium until Bellingham’s dramatic intervention in the dying seconds.

    England’s usually reliable goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made a rare mistake, his first in 60 international appearances, as his poor clearance led to Youri Tielemans opening the scoring for Belgium after just 11 minutes.

    Ivan Toney, making his first start for England, leveled the score from the penalty spot six minutes later, scoring his first international goal after being fouled by veteran Jan Vertonghen.

    Jarrod Bowen had a close-range header disallowed for offside, and another defensive error allowed Belgium to regain the lead nine minutes before halftime. A mistake by Lewis Dunk allowed Romelu Lukaku to set up Tielemans for a header at the far post.

    Despite England’s 18-year-old debutant Kobbie Mainoo impressing, the Three Lions had their chances, with Bellingham missing the target twice when well-placed and Phil Foden firing wide when in a good position.

    Belgium goalkeeper Matz Sels denied Bowen with a good save before Bellingham made up for his earlier misses by slotting home a low finish with virtually the last kick of the game, securing England a deserved draw.

  • Bellingham and Kane score for England again

    Bellingham and Kane score for England again

    Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane continued their impressive form, contributing to victories for Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

    Bellingham scored the opening goal as Madrid defeated Villarreal 4-1, with the England star heading in a superb cross from Luka Modric, securing his 13th LaLiga goal of the season.

    The win propelled Madrid to the top of the table, pending Girona’s match against Alaves on Monday.

    Meanwhile, Harry Kane netted twice, becoming the fastest player to reach 20 Bundesliga goals, as Bayern Munich secured a 3-0 victory over Stuttgart.

    In the early stages, the England captain tapped in a pass from Leroy Sane. Kane then scored with a header in the second half, helping Bayern bounce back from their previous 5-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga.

    Despite the win, Bayern remains four points behind leaders Bayer Leverkusen, with a game in hand. Kane expressed his delight, describing it as Bayern’s best performance of the season.

    He said: “That was probably our best performance of the season, if I’m honest. 

    “We wanted to show dominance in a really big game after last week’s result. We had really good intensity. 

    “We didn’t allow many chances throughout the game and we could have scored a few more goals.

    “It was a really good performance and everyone who came in to the starting line-up played really well. 

    “There will always be times when players are sick and injured. We need the entire team.”

  • Jude Bellingham, Levi Colwill miss England’s Euro 2024 qualifiers 

    Jude Bellingham, Levi Colwill miss England’s Euro 2024 qualifiers 

    Jude Bellingham and Levi Colwill will be absent from England’s Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia due to shoulder injuries.

    Although initially included in Gareth Southgate’s squad, both players have opted to withdraw to concentrate on their recovery. Southgate has not yet announced replacements for either of them.

    Bellingham, at 20 years old, has played a pivotal role in England’s recent success, particularly in notable victories against Italy and Scotland.

    His impressive performances extend to his club career at Real Madrid, where, since joining from Borussia Dortmund in the summer, he has scored 13 goals in 14 appearances, making a significant impact. With 27 caps for the Three Lions already, his absence will be felt in the upcoming qualifiers.

    His absence was always likely after Real boss Carlo Ancelotti revealed that “he can’t play with England” due to injury.

    Levi Colwill is absent for England's Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia
    Levi Colwill is absent for England’s Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia

    At 20 years old, Levi Colwill, who recently made his senior international debut in the 1-0 friendly victory over Australia, will miss England’s Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia due to a shoulder injury. Considered the sole left-footed defender in Gareth Southgate’s squad, Colwill was expected to play a significant role.

    Having made 14 appearances for Chelsea under manager Mauricio Pochettino this season, Colwill’s breakthrough performance had positioned him as a key asset for the national team.

    England is set to face Malta at Wembley on Friday and then travel to North Macedonia on Monday. Securing maximum points in these matches would likely ensure their status as top seeds for the Euro 2024 draw next month, minimizing the chances of drawing challenging opponents like hosts Germany in the group stage.

    Despite joining the squad late due to personal issues, Marcus Rashford and Kalvin Phillips are expected to be available for both matches. England secured qualification for Euro 2024 with a 3-1 victory over Italy last month.

  • Bellingham ruled out of England duty as Los Blancos thrash Valencia

    Bellingham ruled out of England duty as Los Blancos thrash Valencia

    Carlo Ancelotti praised Real Madrid’s stellar 5-1 victory against Valencia as their top performance of the season. He also announced that Jude Bellingham will not participate in England’s duties.

    Real Madrid’s early goal by Dani Carvajal was followed by impressive braces from both Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, securing a commanding win.

    This triumph brought them within two points of the unexpected league leaders, Girona.Despite a late consolation goal from Hugo Duro, Ancelotti was thrilled with his team’s overall performance, making it an enjoyable night for the Real Madrid camp.

    The Italian said: “Was it our best performance? Yes. 

    “Valencia haven’t shown their best because we played a very good game, the first 15 minutes we could have defended better but from there the game was perfect.

    “Vinicius and Rodrygo both did very well, as part of the wider team who all played very well. 

    “I don’t like to assess on an individual level but as a team they did a splendid job.”

    Ancelotti must have been particularly delighted with the lopsided win, considering the absence of their star player, Bellingham, who suffered a dislocated shoulder last week.

    Despite the injury, the 20-year-old is slated to join Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions next week. Nonetheless, his club manager anticipates a swift return to Spain for him.

    The 64-year-old tactician said: “Bellingham will go, yes, to be evaluated and he’ll come back after that, because he hasn’t played today.

    “He is doing specific work to strengthen his shoulder over the next few weeks but he will be back to playing after that.”

    Since his arrival at Madrid from Borussia Dortmund in June for an initial £88.5 million, Bellingham has had a remarkable beginning in Spain.

    His 13 goals in 14 appearances across LaLiga and the Champions League have broken numerous records. Additionally, he contributed two assists for his country against Italy last month.

    Despite being a favorite at the Bernabeu, he appears likely to join Tottenham midfielder James Maddison and Newcastle striker Callum Wilson on the injury list, missing England’s upcoming matches against Malta and North Macedonia.

  • Shatta Wale, Jude Bellingham, others congratulate Eddie Nketiah after first PL hat-trick for Arsenal

    Shatta Wale, Jude Bellingham, others congratulate Eddie Nketiah after first PL hat-trick for Arsenal

    Prominent Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale joined a chorus of celebrated footballers in showering praise on Eddie Nketiah, an English footballer of Ghanaian descent, following his remarkable Premier League hat-trick on Saturday, October 28, 2023.

    In Arsenal’s resounding 5-0 triumph over Sheffield United, Eddie Nketiah emerged as the standout player, achieving a hat-trick with a display of various goal-scoring styles.

    For his first goal, Nketiah flawlessly received a precise pass from Declan Rice, exhibiting a perfect first touch before skillfully evading the Sheffield goalkeeper.

    The second goal saw the 24-year-old capitalise on a loose ball after an Arsenal corner, delivering a powerful strike into the top left corner of the net.

    The third goal was particularly exceptional, as Nketiah unleashed a thunderous shot into the goal from a pass by Emile-Smith Rowe.

    Arsenal’s two additional goals were contributed by Japanese fullback Takehiro Tomiyasu and Portuguese midfielder Fabio Vieira.

    Following this remarkable hat-trick, Shatta Wale took to X (formerly Twitter) to commend Eddie Nketiah for this historic achievement. Shatta Wale’s tweet read: “Great things happen to great people – Congrats on your Hat-trick yesterday @EddieNketiah9 at the #Emirates Stadium. Nobody saw it coming.

    “For once, you’ve never doubted yourself, Charlie. You are born great; keep shining.”

    Eddie Nketiah’s Instagram page was inundated with congratulatory messages from former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham, and Arsenal teammates Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and David Raya, among others.

    This hat-trick is expected to bolster Eddie Nketiah’s confidence as he steps up for Arsenal in the wake of the injury to Brazilian star Gabriel Jesus.

    Nketiah’s remarkable hat-trick propelled Arsenal to a 5-0 victory, elevating them to second place in the Premier League table with 24 points after ten games.

    Up next for Eddie Nketiah and Arsenal is a Carabao Cup match against West Ham on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

    Despite making his England debut on October 14, 2023, Eddie Nketiah remains eligible to represent Ghana, as the match he played in was a friendly against Australia.

  • Real Madrid beat Barcelona thanks to Bellingham

    Real Madrid beat Barcelona thanks to Bellingham

    Jude Bellingham delivered an astonishing performance on his debut El Clásico appearance, scoring an incredible equalizer and a dramatic 92nd-minute winning goal to help Real Madrid overcome a deficit and defeat their rivals, Barcelona.

    Barcelona took the lead six minutes into the match with Ilkay Gundogan scoring his first goal for the team.

    However, Bellingham stunned everyone with a sensational equalizer in the 68th minute, launching a strike from 30 yards out into the top corner.

    In injury time, the English midfielder secured the victory with a volley, adding another chapter to his remarkable start with Real.

    Bellingham, at the age of 20, has now tallied 14 goals in 16 matches for both club and country this season.

    Real Madrid’s triumph propelled them to the top of La Liga, surpassing Girona on goal difference, and establishing a four-point lead over third-placed Barcelona.

  • What to expect from Bellingham in first El Clasico

    What to expect from Bellingham in first El Clasico

    Jude Bellingham’s remarkable start at Real Madrid has elevated him to the status of the star attraction for the upcoming El Clasico.

    With 11 goals in 12 games for Los Blancos, the English midfielder has made an impact that exceeded all expectations.

    Now, he has the opportunity to shine on one of the grandest stages in football, with an estimated global audience of 700 million viewers tuning in for the LaLiga showdown.

    As Real Madrid gears up for the highly-anticipated match against their arch-rivals Barcelona, we delve into the growing expectations surrounding Bellingham.

    Legendary Approval

    Iker Casillas, a legend who knows what it means to represent Real Madrid, recently discussed Bellingham’s accomplishments and the pressures that come with them. Casillas expressed his delight in Bellingham’s ability and quality since arriving at the club, acknowledging the challenge of adapting to a new league and country. Casillas also emphasized that fans have grown accustomed to Bellingham’s high-level performances and will now expect him to deliver consistently, a challenge he believes Bellingham is up to.

    Teammate Praise

    Carlo Ancelotti has structured his team around Bellingham to address Real Madrid’s shortage of strikers. This significant vote of confidence in a 20-year-old has paid off, with the Birmingham academy graduate excelling at the tip of Madrid’s midfield diamond. Bellingham has formed a particularly effective partnership with Vinicius Junior, who has praised his new teammate extensively. Vinicius referred to Bellingham as incredible and someone born to play for Real Madrid, expressing hope for a long-lasting connection between them.

    Personal Determination

    Unlike some young players who might opt for an intermediary career step before joining Real Madrid, Bellingham had no reservations. He has spoken about his unwavering desire to move to the Bernabeu, emphasizing that money was not a deciding factor in his decision. Bellingham plays for the love of the game and was drawn to the club by the unique feeling it offered. He made his intentions clear to the club and chose Real Madrid as the greatest.

    Temperament Matters

    Carlo Ancelotti has stressed the significance of personality when playing for a club of Real Madrid’s stature. He pointed out that good players with the right temperament handle pressure better. Personality, even more than pure skill, determines how heavily the Real Madrid shirt weighs on a player.

    A standout performance against Barcelona will further solidify Bellingham’s reputation as one of Europe’s premier talents.

  • Saka beats Bellingham to win England’s Player of the Year award

    Saka beats Bellingham to win England’s Player of the Year award

    Bukayo Saka has been named England Men’s Player of the Year for the second consecutive year, as announced by the English Football Association on Tuesday.

    Saka, the 22-year-old Arsenal forward, was chosen as the standout player of the 2022–23 season by fans. He secured the top spot ahead of midfielder Jude Bellingham and striker Harry Kane, who finished second and third, respectively.

    During the past 12 months, Saka, who made his England debut in October 2020, has netted seven goals in 10 matches for England, including three goals at the 2022 World Cup.

    He received the Player of the Match award in England’s opening 6-2 victory over Iran in Qatar, as well as in their wins against Ukraine and North Macedonia in the Euro 2024 qualifiers. In the latter game, he achieved his first career hat-trick.

    Bukayo Saka poses with the England ‘Player of the Year’ award alongside teammate James Maddison at St George’s Park on Tuesday. Eddie Keogh – The FA/The FA via Getty Images

    Saka, who was pleasantly surprised with the news on his 22nd birthday at England’s training base, St George’s Park, was recently honoured with the PFA Young Player of the Season award and featured in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year.

    The England Women’s Player of the Year for 2022–23 will be announced later in September, according to the FA.

  • Bellingham joins Real Madrid

    Real Madrid has secured the signing of Jude Bellingham, born on June 29, 2003, in Stourbridge, as their newest player.

    Widely regarded as one of the most promising talents in global football, the midfielder joins Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund.

    Bellingham arrives in Madrid following a remarkable season in which he was voted the best player in the Bundesliga for 2022/23. At just 19 years old, he has already established himself as a regular starter for the England national team.

    Having spent three seasons in Germany, Bellingham now becomes a member of Carlo Ancelotti’s squad.

    His most recent campaign with Borussia Dortmund was particularly impressive, as he achieved his highest goal-scoring tally, netting 14 goals across all competitions.

    Notably, he made an immediate impact on his debut for Borussia Dortmund in September 2020, becoming the youngest player in the club’s history to score at the age of 17 years and 77 days. He also featured in the German Cup final, helping his team secure victory.

    Bellingham’s talents have also been recognized on the international stage. After making his senior debut for England in November 2020, he was selected to represent his country in the Euro 2020 tournament, where England finished as runners-up. He further showcased his skills in the 2022 World Cup held in Qatar and even found the back of the net.

    Prior to his move to Germany, Bellingham honed his skills in the youth system of Birmingham City. He made history at the club by becoming their youngest-ever debutant at the age of 16 years and 38 days, as well as their youngest-ever goal-scorer at 16 years and 63 days in August 2019.

    Birmingham City announced that they would retire the number 22 shirt in his honor upon his departure from the club in July 2020.

  • Bellingham’s move to Madrid to be confirmed next week

    Bellingham’s move to Madrid to be confirmed next week

    Spanish outlet Marca reports that the much-anticipated transfer of Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid will be officially announced next week.

    The 19-year-old English talent has reportedly reached an agreement on personal terms for a six-year contract with Los Blancos.

    While Bellingham is currently working to regain fitness for Borussia Dortmund’s crucial final-day match against Mainz, which could secure the club their first Bundesliga title in 11 years, his future has remained undisclosed.

    However, it is believed that a deal starting at £87 million has been pre-arranged between Dortmund and Madrid for some time.

    Carlo Ancelotti has been kept informed about the ongoing negotiations, and all preparations have been made for the Spanish giants to unveil their newest signing in the upcoming days.

    Marca further suggests that the talented midfielder, who impressed with the England national team during the Qatar World Cup last winter, had received more lucrative financial offers from other clubs.

    However, Bellingham is said to have made his desire to join the 14-time European champions clear from an early stage.

    Premier League giants Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City had all been previously linked with moves for the teenage sensation.

  • Bellingham’s future at Liverpool gloomy – Klopp

    Bellingham’s future at Liverpool gloomy – Klopp

    With rumours that they have given up on signing Jude Bellingham, Jürgen Klopp acknowledges Liverpool may need to “step aside and do different stuff” in the transfer market.

    In his remarks prior to Monday’s Premier League trip to Leeds United, the Reds boss only fleetingly addressed the claim that Liverpool are no longer in the running to sign Bellingham, an English player for Borussia Dortmund.

    Reports earlier in the week suggested the club have decided the 19-year-old midfielder would take up too much of their budget in a transfer window in which they will need to sign more than one player.

    “It’s nothing to say about, to be honest,” Klopp told a press conference.

    “If we don’t speak about players we sign, or not sign, why would we now speak about this kind of speculation and this kind of news? So it’s really nothing to say about.”

    He did, however, speak in broader terms about the prospect of chasing top players, and how sometimes clubs, even those of Liverpool’s stature, cannot expect to land all their targets.

    Bellingham has been a target of Europe’s elite clubs after shining for club and country, and Liverpool had been seen as front-runners for his signature for what would almost certainly be a nine-figure fee.

    However, the Reds look likely to miss out on next season’s Champions League after a disappointing 2022-23 campaign, and they may be readjusting their targets.

    “It’s not about Jude Bellingham, my answer now, definitely not,” Klopp said. “I never understood why we constantly talk about things we theoretically cannot have.

    “We cannot have six players in the summer where everyone’s £100million, for example. Everybody would say that’s kind of clear.

    “You have to realise what you can do, and then you have to work with that. So how much money do we have available? And then you have to work with that.

    “We are not children. If you ask a five-year-old what they want for Christmas and they tell you, ‘I want to have a Ferrari’, you wouldn’t say ‘that’s a good idea’, you would say ‘that’s too expensive and anyway, you cannot drive it.’

    “That’s how it is. If this kid is then his whole life unhappy because he cannot get a Ferrari that would be a sad life, but it’s just what can you do, and then you do it and you work with that.

    “Whatever I want, what we need and what we want, we try absolutely everything to get it.

    “But there are moments where you have to accept this or that is not possible for us and just step aside and do different stuff.”

    Klopp also touched on Sunday’s half-time flashpoint in Liverpool’s game against Arsenal where assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis appeared to aim an elbow at Liverpool defender Andy Robertson.

    Hatzidakis will face no punishment for the unusual incident, the Football Association said on Thursday.

    Klopp said: “I think it’s been dealt with really well.

    “I wasn’t aware of it during the game. I spoke to Robbo and all the other guys, not to the assistant, but I think it’s now been dealt with really well, and now we can carry on.”

  • Rice labels Bellingham ‘the future of English football’

    Declan Rice has described Jude Bellingham as “the future of English football”, claiming his international midfield partner is the most talented 19-year-old he has ever seen.

    Although England suffered relegation from the top tier of the Nations League last week, Bellingham has done no harm to his chances of starting at the upcoming World Cup during the international break.

    With Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips enduring an injury-blighted campaign, Bellingham started alongside Rice in matches against Italy and Germany, impressing in a box-to-box role.

    In Monday’s 3-3 draw with Germany, Bellingham led England’s charts for passes completed (41), touches (67), touches in the opposition box (six), duels won (eight), tackles won, interceptions and fouls won (all three).

    Rice believes the Borussia Dortmund star’s all-round ability is unique for someone of his age, telling the Daily Mirror: “I don’t think I’ve seen anyone as good as he is for 19.

    “I look at a lot of 19-year-olds, whether it’s at a club, around the world, around the country. To have the whole package is a hard thing and I feel like he’s got that.

    “He’s 19 but he’s got the body of a 28-year-old – he’s a man. He thinks like a man, plays like a man and shows personality and character.

    “I’ve been around and played so many more games than he has in my career, but you can just tell as a 19-year-old what he brings to the team already, the energy he’s got.

    “He can play in a holding role, he can play as an eight, he can play as a 10.

    “He’s a man – you can see it when he plays for Dortmund. As a 19-year-old, you’re normally scared to talk to the referee but he’s in the referee’s face demanding answers, demanding decisions and he leaves himself on the pitch constantly.

    “He really pushes you on the pitch. We push each other on and it’s a privilege to play next to him.