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Xavi Hernandez influence led to Madrid’s controversial incident against Valencia (Details)
Real Madrid is still grappling with the aftermath of the contentious 2-2 draw against Valencia on Saturday evening. Jude Bellingham appeared to have secured a last-minute victory with a goal in the 99th minute.
However, referee Jesus Gil Manzano blew the final whistle just one second before the ball crossed the goal line.
The incident has left Real Madrid feeling aggrieved, with many suggesting that the timing of the referee’s decision was more than just a coincidence.
According to Diario AS, those within the club are “wary of several controversies that have taken place in recent days, detrimental to them, and favourable to Barcelona.
“They believe that this has come about because of the comments made by Xavi Hernandez and Joan Laporta last month, in which they both referred to La Liga as “adulterated”.
Some influential figures within Real Madrid feel they are being singled out to help Barcelona narrow the gap in the title race.
If Barcelona wins against Athletic Club on Sunday, they would close the gap to six points behind their Clasico rivals.
While the frustration of Real Madrid is understandable given the events of Saturday, Gil Manzano technically followed the rules by blowing the full-time whistle when he did.
Kylian Mbappe has confirmed that he will be departing Paris Saint-Germain at the conclusion of the current season.
The announcement, made through a video posted on social media, puts an end to the speculation surrounding the World Cup winner’s future with the Parisians.
Mbappe, 25, has decided not to sign an extension with the Ligue 1 club after a prolonged period of uncertainty about his contract situation.
More to follow…
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The UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid lived up to its billing, ending in a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena. Vinicius Junior opened the scoring for Real Madrid in the first half, but Leroy Sane and Harry Kane turned the game around with a goal each for Bayern. Vinicius then equalized with a penalty to set up an exciting second leg in Spain.
Vinicius Junior was the hero for Real Madrid, scoring both goals to secure a valuable draw away from home. Despite Bayern’s early pressure, it was Real Madrid who took the lead midway through the first half, capitalizing on a brilliant pass from Toni Kroos.
Vinicius’ goal marked his third consecutive season scoring in the Champions League semi-final.
Bayern Munich fought back in the second half, with Sane finding the back of the net to level the score.
The momentum shifted further in Bayern’s favor when Kane converted a penalty, giving them the lead. However, Real Madrid responded quickly, with Vinicius scoring his second of the night from the spot after a foul on Rodrygo.
The result leaves the tie finely poised heading into the second leg, with a place in the final at Wembley on the line.
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid Highlights
The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed Finidi George as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, beating Emmanuel Amuneke to the job.
George, a former international player, served as an assistant to José Santos Peseiro before taking over in an interim capacity for two friendly matches in Morocco last month.
George’s immediate task will be to lead the Super Eagles in two crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against South Africa and Benin Republic.
These matches, to be held in Uyo and Abidjan, respectively, are must-win encounters as Nigeria currently sits in third place in Group C of the African campaign, behind Rwanda and South Africa.
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