5 d. ago Rage against the Lamine: Real Madrid revel in clásico win after cheap talk | Sid Lowe

It was just like old times as Dani Carvajal sparked a full-time ruckus with Barça’s teenage star after his pre-match barbs“As long as I win they can’t say anything,” Lamine Yamal said once, but this time he didn’t win and they were coming for him. They said he spoke too much; they replied that, yeah, they would see him outside; they told him talk is cheap. And that was just the players: there was more from the preachers in their pulpits, men who never lose.On the eve of the clásico, the teenager who claims he left fear behind in Mataró suggested that Real Madrid rob and moan, or so it goes. He also offered a reminder that the last time he had been at the Santiago Bernabéu – a kid with blaugrana braces, a glint in his eye and a right foot they didn’t know he had – he beat them 4-0. But that was then and this was now. And, an adult now, exactly a year on, he was beaten back. He knew, they told him so. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Thomas Tuchel will pick star to control Jude Bellingham's ego in England World Cup squad

OPINION: England boss Tuchel is not afraid to make tough decisions, which is a good job, because he has a lot ahead of him when he selects his final squad for the 2026 World Cup

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2 w. ago Thomas Tuchel reveals Harry Kane's stirring speech after England booked World Cup place

England booked their place at next summer's World Cup after thumping Latvia 5-0 in Riga, with the travelling fans issuing a retort to the Three Lions boss after he questioned their support

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2 w. ago Jordan Pickford reveals Thomas Tuchel's secret ingredient that can win England the World Cup

England No.1 Jordan Pickford on his mum's proud texts, being a leader, calming down and his World Cup dream with the Three Lions as he wins his 80th international cap against Latvia - eight years after his debut

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3 w. ago Inside Thomas Tuchel's 'fallout' with Jude Bellingham after mum dragged into row

Jude Bellingham has been dropped from the England squad by Thomas Thomas, who earlier this year described the Real Madrid midfielder's on-field behaviour as "repulsive"

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3 w. ago Thomas Tuchel was right to drop Jude Bellingham – England fans moaning are huge hypocrites

BRENT A GOB: This week, Harry's having a go at the negative reaction to Thomas Tuchel dropping Jude Bellingham from his England squad, and at Chelsea for introducing goal music

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3 w. ago Steven Gerrard sends clear Liverpool exit message to Trent Alexander

Trent Alexander-Arnold left Liverpool to join Real Madrid earlier this summer, and Steven Gerrard has had his say on the right-back's Anfield exit

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3 w. ago Jack Grealish's response to Thomas Tuchel speaks volumes after England snub

Jack Grealish was snubbed by Thomas Tuchel once again for the latest England squad as the on-loan star continues to shine for Everton, netting a stoppage-time winner against Crystal Palace on Sunday

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4 w. ago Tuchel says best players do not always make best team after Bellingham omission

Real Madrid midfielder left out of latest England squadBukayo Saka recalled for Wales and Latvia gamesThomas Tuchel has said the best ­players do not always make the best team and suggested Jude Bellingham might have been excluded from the latest England squad even if the ­midfielder were in peak condition after his return from a shoulder injury.England’s head coach, who said there also might not have been a recall for Bukayo Saka if his fellow Arsenal winger Noni Madueke were fit, has placed a heavy focus on team spirit with his selection for next Thursday’s friendly at home to Wales and the World Cup qualifier in Latvia the following Tuesday. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Arsenal: Bukayo Saka could have been left out of latest England squad, Thomas Tuchel reveals

The Three Lions head coach had hoped to keep Noni Madueke in the camp at his Arsenal team-mate’s expense

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4 w. ago Phil Foden 'punishment' and Jude Bellingham dad 'concern' as Thomas Tuchel snubs England duo

OPINION: Thomas Tuchel has left Phil Foden out of the England squad after his impressive start to the season and star midfielder Jude Bellingham to boot

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4 w. ago What Jude Bellingham told Thomas Tuchel in call after being dropped from England squad

Thomas Tuchel unveiled his latest England squad for the Three Lions’ upcoming games against Wales and Latvia with Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham a notable absentee

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4 w. ago Jude Bellingham DROPPED: Thomas Tuchel reveals why he has left Real Madrid star out of his latest England squad months after he criticised his 'repulsive' behaviour

Thomas Tuchel has revealed the reasons as to why Jude Bellingham has not been called up for this month's England squad, despite the midfielder now back fit.

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4 w. ago These are the key reasons why Jude Bellingham has been dropped by Thomas Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel may well have groaned when Jude Bellingham was named England player of the year this week.

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4 w. ago Jude Bellingham not in England squad as Thomas Tuchel takes Bukayo Saka gamble

Jude Bellingham has been dropped by Thomas Tuchel as the German manager announced his latest England squad ahead of clashes against Wales and Latvia

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4 w. ago England squad announcement live: Thomas Tuchel to reveal selection for Wales and Latvia games

England will host Wales in a friendly before resuming their World Cup qualifying campaign in Latvia

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4 w. ago England squad announcement live: Thomas Tuchel reveals selection for games against Wales and Latvia

England will host Wales in a friendly before resuming their World Cup qualifying campaign in Latvia

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4 w. ago England squad announcement live: Thomas Tuchel reveals squad for October international break

England will host Wales in a friendly before resuming their World Cup qualifying campaign in Latvia

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4 w. ago Carlo Ancelotti phoned Real Madrid to make transfer happen – and ended up their new boss

Carlo Ancelotti left Everton in the summer of 2021 to return to Real Madrid, and the veteran manager has now opened up on his "unexpected" departure in his new book

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