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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-12T09:59:54.000Z",
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    "Chelsea star issues apology after mass brawl during Champions League clash as he shoves ball boy",
    "Pep Guardiola responds to Man City's Champions League chances as Silva makes 'really dark",
    "Manchester City thrashed by Real Madrid after remarkable Fede Valverde hat-trick",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nEngland midfielder Jude Bellingham, sidelined with a hamstring problem, was caught on camera looking absolutely gobsmacked as teammate Federico Valverde put on a masterclass against Manchester City.\n\nTelevision cameras captured Bellingham's jaw-dropping reaction during the half-time break as he rewatched Valverde's sensational third goal on a big screen.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe 27-year-old Uruguayan had already bagged twice before completing his treble in the 42nd minute, leaving Real Madrid 3-0 up against Pep Guardiola's side despite missing several key players, including Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe.\n\nThe goal that appeared to leave Bellingham speechless was something truly special.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nBrahim Diaz floated a clever chipped pass into the penalty area at chest height, with Marc Guehi seemingly well-positioned to intercept.\n\nBut Valverde had other ideas, lifting his right foot high into the air and delicately flicking the ball over the City defender's head with an outrageous first touch.\n\nThe ball dropped perfectly for the midfielder, who then smashed it past Gianluigi Donnarumma from close range to seal his hat-trick.\n\nBellingham seemed to watch the goal twice from his seat in the stands.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nFans on social media went absolutely wild for Valverde's performance, showering the midfielder with praise.\n\nOne supporter wrote on X: \"Valverde is inhuman.\"\n\nAnother declared him \"the one man army.\"\n\nA third added: \"Wow!!! Valverde... Sublime\" and \"I LOVE YOU FEDE VALVERDE.\"\n\n### LATEST SPORT NEWS:\n\n\n\n\n  * Chelsea star issues apology after mass brawl during Champions League clash as he shoves ball boy\n  * Pep Guardiola responds to Man City's Champions League chances as Silva makes 'really dark'\n  * Manchester City thrashed by Real Madrid after remarkable Fede Valverde hat-trick\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nAnother quipped: \"THIS IS INSANE! THIS IS HISTORY! THIS IS VALVERDE!\"\n\nValverde had only scored three goals in all competitions for Real Madrid this entire season before Wednesday's match.\n\nHe matched that tally in just 42 minutes against City.\n\nValverde is closing in on 400 appearances for Los Blancos.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHe joined Madrid from the Uruguayan side Penarol as a teenager.\n\nThe dynamic midfielder has already lifted two Champions League trophies during his time in the Spanish capital, and his stunning treble has put Real in a commanding position to reach this season's quarter-finals.\n\nCity now face the daunting task of overturning a three-goal deficit at the Etihad next week.\n\nBoth Bellingham and Mbappe are expected to be available for the second leg as they continue their recovery from injury.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**\n**\n\n**\n**\n\n**Our Standards:The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "England star left gobsmacked after Real Madrid teammate scores 'insane' hat-trick against Manchester City"
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