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Spanish media see in Vinícius embrace much more than just a gesture
The win over Alavés has given Xabi Alonso some breathing room. After Rodrygo’s winning goal, the embattled Real Madrid coach was hugged by Vinícius Júnior, who had been at odds with him earlier this season.
To cut costs, Jim Ratcliffe makes changes to the catering at Old Trafford
Manchester United’s owner is considering the option of hiring an external company to manage stadium catering, so the club would no longer handle that work itself.
The British press criticizes United weak defence
Manchester United and Bournemouth served up a real thriller on Monday night (4-4). The British press saw it the same way, although it was mainly United’s defence that came in for criticism afterwards.
Relief at Bayer: Tella will not go to the Africa Cup of Nations
Bayer 04’s personnel shortage for next week’s year-end match in Leipzig has been eased somewhat. The Werkself will have to release “only” four players for the Africa Cup of Nations, because candidate number five, forward Nathan Tella, is not included in Nigeria’s final squad.
Klopp speaks out on Salah dispute at Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp comments on Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool controversy after three straight benchings, a heated reaction toward Arne Slot, and Salah’s Champions League omission, stressing that Salah’s drive is both his strength and a potential source of tension.
Roma return to winning ways and move to the brink of the Serie A podium
Roma returned to winning ways in the Italian league on Monday, edging Como 1-0 at home in the closing match of the 15th round, and moved to within one point of third place.
Rodrygos journey through the desert
The Brazilian ends his goal drought with his best performance of the past year, amid praise from Guardiola.
Saudi Arabia is gaining ground in the predictions
The Egyptian was not even included in the squad against Inter Milan this week, and he may already have played his last match for Liverpool after nine seasons at the club.
Juventus family rejects bid of over €1 billion for the Old Lady
A huge bid has been made for Juventus, according to various sources in Italy. A minority shareholder is said to have offered more than one billion euros to obtain a majority stake. However, the Agnelli family has no intention of selling the Old Lady.
Villarreal, one of the clubs interested in Sidiki Cherif
Villarreal are linked with Angers forward Sidiki Cherif ahead of the winter transfer window, with reports of a 20 million euro bid and Angers holding out for at least 25 million amid interest from other European clubs.