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Bellingham Admits Real Madrid Were Lucky After Arsenal’s 3-0 Game
Jude Bellingham has admitted that Real Madrid were fortunate not to have suffered an even heavier defeat against Arsenal after their 3-0 loss in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday.
Arsenal dominated the match, with Declan Rice delivering a man-of-the-match performance, scoring two incredible free kicks in the second half. Mikel Merino added a third to seal a sensational win for the Gunners at the Emirates.
Bellingham, reflecting on the game, acknowledged that Madrid was completely outplayed by Mikel Arteta’s side. He said, “We’re lucky to get away with only three. We were nowhere near it. Arsenal were really good. Even though two of their goals were free kicks, they could have scored even more.”
Despite the heavy defeat, Bellingham is holding on to hope for the second leg, adding, “There’s still a second leg, and that’s what we’re focused on.”
Former Super Eagles captain Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has shared his thoughts on Victor Osimhen’s next career move, saying the final decision belongs to the striker alone. Osimhen is expected to leave Napoli permanently this summer after a successful loan spell at Galatasaray, where he won the league, League Cup, and the Golden Boot.
Osimhen has already rejected offers from Saudi side Al-Hilal, making it clear he wants to continue playing in Europe. Speaking to Sport 247, Okocha stressed that Osimhen must make the choice himself.
“The decision is his to make. Whether it works out or not, he has to own it,” Okocha said. He added that no one else should dictate Osimhen’s future, saying the striker should do what is best for himself and his family.
Barcelona sporting director Deco has revealed his top picks for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, naming four players he believes could take home the prestigious award. Deco mentioned Barcelona stars Lamine Yamal and Pedri, alongside PSG duo Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha, as his favourites for the prize.
“Lamine has a real chance, just like Pedri, Dembele, and Vitinha,” Deco said in a chat with La Vanguardia, as reported by Barca Universal. He added that it’s exciting to see Barcelona players back in the conversation for one of football’s biggest honours.
The 2025 Ballon d’Or winner will be announced in September. Manchester City midfielder Rodri claimed the award last year, finishing ahead of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr.
AC Milan star Rafael Leao has picked Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic as the two greatest players he’s shared the pitch with. Leao, who plays alongside Ronaldo for Portugal, also had the chance to team up with Ibrahimovic during the Swede’s final years at AC Milan.
Speaking in an interview with fashion outlet L’Officiel, Leao said, “It’s not just one, but two — Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristiano Ronaldo.”
Ronaldo, now 40, is still active with Saudi club Al Nassr, though his contract is set to run out at the end of this month. Meanwhile, Ibrahimovic, 43, has retired and currently works as an advisor for AC Milan under the club’s American ownership.
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