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And Now… Christmas Movie Time!
So guys, what will you be watching? Name some of your MUST Christmas movies so that you can give the rest of the community ideas for that Xmas night dinner (or at least the movie).
Harry Potter’s been my go-to movie for Christimas, while I also throw in some Die Hard and The World is Not Enough (for uh… cultural reasons and puns).
Came Across A Few Things on Endrick
🚨 “Endrick will be a STARTER at Lyon. He will play all the minutes.
They see him as a STAR, taking a similar path to Benzema.
The conversation with Fonseca was key and it’s also helped that Karim is one of his idols.” @AndiOnrubiapic.twitter.com/YjwJOHMPDk
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) December 24, 2025
🚨 The main reason Endrick decided to leave on loan is NOT because of the 2026 World Cup, it’s simply because he wanted to feel useful for Real Madrid, but he felt that he didn’t get any chances to be useful. @diarioaspic.twitter.com/nCtpF6cnlS
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) December 24, 2025
🚨9️⃣ Endrick will wear number 9 shirt at Olympique Lyon and he’ll be ready to play from January 1st, as soon as the transfer window opens. 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/C7H6Q1XF5H
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 23, 2025
I, for one, will be keeping a close eye on the kid (well, at least as much as my time allows). May the starlet find his footing and provide much entertainment and quality over the next few months.
A “Cool” Moment to Close the Year With
One of the COLDEST photos of 2025 🥶🥶🥶
(📸 Oscar DEL POZO / AFP via Getty Images) pic.twitter.com/FA1WUc7gJt
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 23, 2025
Sad, but I Can See it Happening
🚨 BREAKING: Dani Carvajal could LEAVE Real Madrid at the end of THE SEASON.@JorgeCPiconpic.twitter.com/1a2hgEAPi2
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) December 23, 2025
I love the man. He’s provided in some of the most important moments in Rea Madrid’s history. He is a legend. His accomplishments and the grit he has shown while wearing the white shirt will never be forgotten by the fans. If this comes to pass, then I wish him all the best and more success to come.

