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€126 million Atletico Madrid superstar ‘off the agenda’ at Manchester United – report
According to Dharmesh Sheth on Sky Sports, wantaway Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix is off the agenda at Manchester United and they are already looking at other possible options to reinforce the frontline.
Felix is keen on leaving Atletico Madrid this month, having had a falling out with manager Diego Simeone. Arsenal and Manchester United have been touted as the likeliest destinations for the 23-year-old in the winter window.
Reports even suggested that both the Premier League clubs had held talks with the Portuguese international’s agent, Jorge Mendes. However, Atletico Madrid’s financial demands are proving to be a hurdle in the deal going through.
Los Rojiblancos are understood to be demanding a loan fee of €15 million along with his €6 million gross salary for the second half of the season, with the total package rising up to €21 million for just six months.
Manchester United have seemingly baulked at the demands made by Atletico Madrid and have already begun to look at other possible options to reinforce their frontline following the departure of club legend Cristiano Ronaldo.
However, some reports in Spain suggested that the Red Devils would be willing to land the Portuguese if Atletico Madrid were willing to accept a lower loan fee of €4 million.
Given the outlay that Atletico Madrid made on Felix, they are unlikely to let him leave on the cheap and will look to hold out for their demands.
So, unless the Rojiblancos or Manchester United are willing to compromise, it seems unlikely that Felix will be making his way to Old Trafford this month.
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UEFA open investigation against multiple Real Madrid players over celebration vs Atletico
More than two weeks after Real Madrid’s controversial win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League Round of 16, UEFA has sent quite the shockwave to the defending European champions.
In a recent statement, UEFA has announced they have started an open investigation against a series of Real Madrid players for the way they celebrated after winning against Atletico Madrid, about two weeks back.
What is the investigation about?
As reported by MARCA, the European governing body is specifically looking into the actions of Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappe, Dani Ceballos, and Vinicius Jr.
The controversy stems from Real Madrid’s celebrations after knocking out city rivals Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
The celebrations took place near the section of the stadium occupied by Real Madrid supporters, but some actions by the players have drawn scrutiny.
“A UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been appointed to investigate allegations of indecent conduct by Real Madrid CF players (Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappe, Daniel Ceballos Fernandez and Vinicius Junior) during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 match between Club Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid on 12 March 2025,” UEFA said in an official statement.
Rudiger is being investigated for a gesture in which he placed his hand around his neck, while Mbappe reportedly made an inappropriate gesture by touching his genitals.
Vinicius, on the other hand, was involved in heated interactions with Atletico fans both before and after the match, while Ceballos was seen enthusiastically joining the celebrations.
The celebrations from Real Madrid players drew hostility from Atletico Madrid fans for obvious reasons, with the opposition fans resorting to throwing bottles on the pitch.
Jude Bellingham was even among the ones hit by these throwing objects from Atleti fans while Vinicius pointed to the Real Madrid crest on his shirt, which might have played a role in further fuming tension.
Rodrygo, on the other hand, responded to the hostility from Atleti fans by dancing inside the pitch.
UEFA has appointed an Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector to review the incidents, although it is very much likely that Real Madrid would appeal against any sanctions placed on the event of any breach.
