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Rafa Benitez thinks there’s a media conspiracy against Real Madrid
Probably not, but sure, whatever.
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Rafa Benitez isn’t having the best time at Real Madrid this season, leading to rumors that he’ll be replaced soon. Rafa’s responded the only way a manager can: by calling it a conspiracy.
“There is a campaign against Florentino, against myself and against the team,” said Benitez. “Everything is manipulated and it’s there for all to see.”
Reminder: “the media” is one giant overarching organization with one focused agenda.
Goal of the day
In the news
Louis van Gaal says he has no reason to resign from Manchester United. (ESPN FC)
After threatening to ban Sky TV cameras, Leeds has reluctantly let them in. (BBC)
Barcelona has sold Alex Grimaldo to Benfica. (Barcelona)
Jonas Hoffman has moved from Dortmund to Borussia Mönchengladbach. (Bundesliga)
Orlando City’s top soccer operations man has quit after just two months on the job due to personal reasons. (MLS)
Arsenal are about to sign Mohamed Elneny from Basel. (Mirror)
Fun with dumb rumors: Antonio Conte is open to becoming Roma manager. (Football Italia)
Fun with dumb rumors No. 2: Ashley Cole might sign for LA Galaxy. (Goal.com)
Poor Sepp Blatter feels abandoned by FIFA. (Guardian)
You should be reading
Brian Blickenstaff on the Swiss town that still loves Sepp Blatter. (Vice)
George Osborn on how to get good at Football Manager. (The Set Pieces)
James Bhamra on the legendary career of Lilian Thuram. (These Football Times)
What happened on Monday
What to watch on Tuesday (click for listings, all times ET)
EPL: Leicester City vs. Manchester City (2:45 p.m.) -- Leicester’s still chilling up in the top three.
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