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Real Madrid could break key renewal policy to reward defensive stalwart with new contract Antonio Rudiger, a mainstay on the Real Madrid defence, is expected to close off 2024 as perhaps his greatest year yet. The German international was a key member of Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid team and helped the team win five trophies in the last 365 days. Out of the 50 games Los Blancos have played this season, Rudiger has played in 45 of them. He has also taken the lead both on and off the field. New contract on the horizon? As such, MARCA reports that Real Madrid…

Montpellier consider move for former Monaco player OCTOBER 24: Keita Balde of Cagliari Calcio reacts during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Cagliari Calcio on October 24, 2021, in Florence, Italy, at Stadio Artemio Franchi. In order to avoid relegation to Ligue 2, Montpellier HSC, who are now at the bottom of Ligue 1, may have to spend their way out of difficulty, no matter how difficult it may be for a team with very little money. La Paillade’s ongoing financial difficulties meant that they didn’t spend a penny during the summer transfer window, however, according to Mohamed Toubache-Ter, the…

Plymouth Match Sponsor: Tiger Plant With great pleasure, Oxford United announces Tiger Plant as their match sponsor for Sunday’s matchup against Plymouth Argyle. Tiger Plant is a specialised plant rental business with locations in Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties. Diggers, dumpers, and forklifts are just a few of their excellent plant rental and equipment options. They also have construction, civil, access, attachment, and fuel storage machinery. Tiger Plant was founded in 2016 and continues to expand daily. Their dedication to the sector has allowed them to broaden their product offerings, draw in new customers, and fortify ties with established…

Monaco interested in Spartak Moscow’s star player LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 26: On March 26, 2024, in Los Angeles, California, Manfred Ugalde #9 of Costa Rica manages the ball during the first half of the international friendly game versus Argentina at United Airlines Field in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. In January, AS Monaco announced that they were looking to add a striker to their roster. Manager Adi Hütter has stated that Folarin Balogun will not be returning until April after undergoing shoulder surgery after suffering a dislocation at the beginning of October. In January, Monaco would actively…

Tim Steidten on red alert as journalist leaks manager’s direct talks with West Ham chief David Sullivan There have been murmurings around West Ham that the club are not too pleased with technical director Tim Steidten.It’s fair to say that West Ham’s ‘pearl diver’ Tim Steidten has had an up and down first 15 months at the club.Steidten described his ‘euphoria’ assuming full control of West Ham’s football operation after the departure of David Moyes. Things ended on a sour note between the German and the Hammers’ best manager of the modern era. Moyes even banned the former Bayer Leverkusen director from being anywhere…

Stoke City coach shares parting message after following Narcis Pelach out of the door Stoke City goalkeeping coach Paul Clements has left the club following Narcis Pelach’s sacking Following Stoke City’s decision to fire manager Narcis Pelach, departing goalkeeping coach Paul Clements has paid homage to the dressing room he will be leaving behind when he takes his leave. After just 19 games in charge, Spanish coach Pelach was relieved of his responsibilities on Friday night after winning just three of them. Ryan Shawcross is in charge of a team that will manage things until the club names Pelach’s replacement.…

  Poor Cardiff City player ratings as creative players anonymous and glut of mistakes prove costly Here is how the Bluebirds rated in the Boxing Day clash with Oxford United Andy Rinomhota 5 Continues to be a decent option, if limited, on the right-hand side of that defence. Dimitrios Goutas 4 Did an OK job of keeping Mark Harris quiet for the most part – but the Wales striker ghosted beyond him to tap home the opener. Calum Chambers 4 Generally did OK but he was sucked out of position for that Harris goal too. Joel Bagan 4 Started…

  Leeds United chief Daniel Farke has been given new selection headache ahead of Derby County trip There are few weak positions in Leeds United’s squad Daniel Farke’s goal throughout the holiday season is to keep his Leeds United team members healthy and productive. On Boxing Day, he made the controversial choice to bench Ao Tanaka at Stoke City. After a demanding schedule, Farke wanted to give Tanaka a break and was certain that his squad needed the physicality and grit of Ethan Ampadu in the midfield engine room. Some fans questioned Farke’s choice. In the middle of the…

Lawrence Shankland in brutal Hearts assessment as skipper warns those denying it are lying to themselves Hearts slumped back into the bottom two with a dismal derby defeat to Hibs and Shankland knows there’s real trouble ahead if they can’t sort it out Lawrence Shankland maintains that anyone who is taking the recent upturn in Hearts’ fortunes for granted needs to face the fact that things aren’t going well right now. Following Hibs’ vicious Boxing Day derby defeat on Thursday, which dropped the Jambos back into the bottom two, the direct-talking captain stood up. The Tynecastle striker gave a scathing…

Leeds United face Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest battle for Man City player Given the growing interest in the attacking midfielder, Leeds United will likely have to fight hard to win the race for James McAtee. Teams from England, Germany, and Italy have all expressed interest in signing McAtee, who is reportedly unhappy with his lack of playing time at the Etihad Stadium, according to the Telegraph. Daniel Farke appears eager to bolster his attacking midfield department, and Leeds is one team rumoured to be interested in signing the City player. Even though Brenden Aaronson returned to Elland Road after…