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CARLO ANCELOTTI ON TRIAL FOR TAX EVASION

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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti testified in a Spanish court Wednesday that he believed his tax affairs were legal, despite being accused of failing to pay one million euros in tax on image rights. "For me, everything was in order," Ancelotti said. "I never thought about committing fraud."

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HAALAND SIDELINED FOR UP TO SEVEN WEEKS DUE TO ANKLE INJURY

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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is set to be sidelined for up to seven weeks after sustaining an ankle injury during Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final victory against Bournemouth, manager Pep Guardiola confirmed. The Norwegian forward, who scored City's equalizer in the 2-1 win, was forced off in the 61st minute. A video later emerged showing the 24-year-old leaving the stadium on crutches with his left ankle in a protective boot.

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LA LIGA: BARCELONA'S FINANCES PREVENT OLMO'S REGISTRATION

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La Liga has stated that Barcelona lacks the financial capacity to register forwards Dani Olmo and Pau Victor.

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I UNDERSTAND WHY REAL MADRID APPEALS TO ALEXANDER-ARNOLD I FELT THE SAME TEMPTATION - WAYNE ROONEY TO BBC SPORT

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Wayne Rooney believes that if Trent Alexander-Arnold chooses to join Real Madrid this summer, it would be an understandable decision. At 26 and nearing the end of his contract, Alexander-Arnold faces a pivotal career choice—either committing his future to Liverpool or seizing the opportunity to play for Real, a club that clearly wants him. Rooney argues that while leaving Liverpool for most other clubs might raise questions, Real Madrid is an exception. As the biggest club in the world with a rich history, joining them is a chance few players would turn down.

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POSTECOGLOU WISHES FOR POCHETTINO'S RETURN TO SPURS

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Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has expressed his support for Mauricio Pochettino's desire to return to the club one day, emphasizing that he did not feel disrespected by the Argentine's recent comments.

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RASHFORD CARRIES VILLA INTO FA CUP SEMIFINALS

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Aston Villa secured their place in the FA Cup semi-finals with a victory over Preston at Deepdale, thanks to a match-winning performance from Marcus Rashford, who ended a four-month goal drought. After wasting earlier opportunities, the on-loan forward opened the scoring in the 58th minute with a tap-in from Lucas Digne's cutback, before converting a penalty five minutes later to seal the win.

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CELTICS AND THUNDER KEEP WIN STREAKS ALIVE

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Veteran Al Horford turned back the clock to help the NBA champion Boston Celtics notch a ninth straight victory and nab a franchise first with a 117-103 win over the Grizzlies in Memphis on Monday. Horford, 38, led the Celtics scoring with 26 points off the bench.

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TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD FORCED TO DECIDE BETWEEN MADRID DREAM AND LIVERPOOL LEGACY

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Trent Alexander-Arnold's proposed move from Liverpool to Real Madrid has split opinion on whether a local hero can leave Merseyside without a lasting stain on his legacy. Alexander-Arnold joined the Reds 20 years ago as a six-year-old and has gone on to win a clean sweep of Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup titles.

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