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THE SUN Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has a release clause in his contract that only three clubs can activate, according to reports - Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Lionel Messi has made his decision over a winter transfer, with the Argentine fully focused on Inter Miami and Argentina.
chief executive Mark Bullingham says the governing body is in favour of live broadcasting video assistant referee conversations to give fans clarity over decisions, but has received opposition from referees. The Football Association has been told by the Government it would be right to show support for victims of the terror attacks in Israel amid talks over lighting up the Wembley arch in the colours of the country's flag.
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Revealed: The clause in Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen contract that could allow him to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool next summer - with Real Madrid & Bayern Munich avenues also openXabi Alonso reportedly has an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen that will enable him to depart for Liverpool, Real Madrid or Bayern Munich.
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Ferrari boss aims dig at Alonso over 'unsafe' Leclerc incidentFerrari F1 boss Fred Vasseur reckons Fernando Alonso would have been “more than vocal on the radio” if roles were reversed in an incident with Charles Leclerc during the Qatar Grand Prix.
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Aston Martin: Burning F1 seat that hurt Alonso a work in progressAston Martin says the burning sensation Fernando Alonso felt in his seat during Formula 1's Qatar Grand Prix is a recurring issue that it is still trying to resolve.
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