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The Sun
3 days ago
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- The Sun
Jude Bellingham undergoes surgery ruling him out of FOUR England games and to miss first months of Real Madrid season
JUDE BELLINGHAM is facing up to three months out after finally undergoing shoulder surgery. The Real Madrid midfielder, 22, has been struggling with the issue for more than 18 months. 2 2 However, Euro 2024 and the Club World Cup delayed him going under the knife. But following Madrid's semi-final exit to PSG at the US tournament last week, England star Bellingham has had "successful surgery". And he is now "beginning a period of rehabilitation", according to the Spanish club. It means that Bellingham might not play again until October. If that is the case, the former Borussia Dortmund man will miss the start of the LaLiga season He could sit out England's next four games too. Those include three World Cup qualifiers AND September's home friendly with Wales. Bellingham will also be unavailable for the first four rounds of the Champions League starting in September. The ace is entering his third season at the Bernabeu following an £88million move from Borussia Dortmund in 2023. He netted 23 goals across 42 games in his first season as Real scooped a LaLiga and Champions League double under Carlo Ancelotti. But both Bellingham and his club ended up empty-handed this term. His goal output was significantly lower with just 15 strikes too, despite playing more matches with 58 appearances.
The Independent
3 days ago
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- The Independent
Jude Bellingham to miss vital Real Madrid and England games
Jude Bellingham has undergone shoulder surgery to treat a recurring dislocation of his left shoulder. The Real Madrid and England midfielder had the procedure after his club's elimination from the Club World Cup. The surgery is expected to sideline Bellingham until October, though Real Madrid did not confirm a specific length of absence. Consequently, Bellingham is set to miss the start of Real Madrid's La Liga campaign and England's September World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia. The issue with Bellingham's shoulder was previously noted by Carlo Ancelotti in December 2023.
The Independent
4 days ago
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- The Independent
Jude Bellingham could be out until October after shoulder surgery
Jude Bellingham is expected to be sidelined until October after undergoing shoulder surgery. The Real Madrid and England midfielder had the surgery after his club's elimination from the this summer's Club World Cup to treat a recurring dislocation of his left shoulder. The surgery is set to sideline him until October, but the Spanish club did not confirm any length of absence, saying only that Bellingham would now 'begin a period of rehabilitation prior to his return to recovery work'. Real Madrid said the surgery had been performed by Drs Manuel Leyes and Andrew Wallace, under the supervision of the club's Medical Services. Bellingham is now set to miss the start of Real's La Liga campaign and also England's World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia in September. The 22-year-old and his Real team-mates came home empty-handed from the Club World Cup to round off a disappointing campaign where they finished runners-up to Barcelona in the league and fell to Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals. Carlo Ancelotti, who stood down as Real coach at the end of the regular season but before the Club World Cup, highlighted the issue with Bellingham's shoulder back in December 2023 and said at the time: 'The shoulder is very particular. 'If it happens again or keeps happening, maybe (he will need surgery), but we will see.'
National Post
5 days ago
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- National Post
Luka Modric signs with AC Milan after 13 seasons at Real Madrid
At age 39, Luka Modric is going to try and help restore seven-time European champion AC Milan to glory after one of the most disappointing Rossoneri seasons in recent memory Article content The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner signed a one-year contract with Milan on Monday after saying goodbye to Real Madrid following 13 highly successful seasons in Spain. The deal includes an option for another season. Article content Article content Article content Modric grew up supporting Milan because his idol and fellow Croat, Zvonimir Boban, played for the club in the 1990s. Article content Modric announced in May that he was leaving Madrid after helping the Spanish powerhouse to 28 titles: Six European Cups, six Club World Cups, five European Super Cups, four Spanish leagues, two Copas del Rey and five Spanish Super Cups. Article content Milan finished eighth in Serie A last season and missed out on a spot in Europe. Article content The Italian club rehired Massimiliano Allegri as coach after the season, replacing the fired Sergio Conceicao. Article content Allegri won the Italian league for the first time with Milan in 2011, then guided Juventus to five straight titles from 2015-19. Article content Allegri reportedly called former Madrid and Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti to ask about Modric's form. Then new Milan sporting director Igli Tare traveled to Croatia's training camp last month to seal the deal with Modric.
Al Arabiya
6 days ago
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- Al Arabiya
Luka Modric lands in Italy to sign with AC Milan after 13 seasons at Real Madrid
At age 39, Luka Modrić is going to try and help restore seven-time European champion AC Milan to glory after one of the most disappointing Rossoneri seasons in recent memory. The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner landed in Italy on Monday for a medical with Milan after saying goodbye to Real Madrid following 13 highly successful seasons in Spain. He was expected to sign a one-year contract later with an option for a second season. Modrić grew up supporting Milan because his idol and fellow Croat Zvonimir Boban played for the club in the 1990s. Modrić announced in May that he was leaving Madrid after helping the Spanish powerhouse to 28 titles: six European Cups, six Club World Cups, five European Super Cups, four Spanish leagues, two Copas del Rey, and five Spanish Super Cups. Milan finished eighth in Serie A last season and missed out on a spot in Europe. The Italian club rehired Massimiliano Allegri as coach after the season, replacing the fired Sergio Conceicao. Allegri won the Italian league for the first time with Milan in 2011, then guided Juventus to five straight titles from 2015 to 2019. Allegri reportedly called former Madrid and Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti to ask about Modrić's form. Then new Milan sporting director Igli Tare traveled to Croatia's training camp last month to seal the deal with Modrić. The deal was made before the Club World Cup, but Modrić couldn't join his new club until he finished playing for Madrid at the tournament in the United States. Madrid was beaten 4-0 by Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinals in Modrić's final match with the club.
