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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.
Inter win away at Genoa and move up to first place in Serie A
Inter won 2-1 away at Genoa to move top of Serie A, with Lautaro Martinez decisive again, while AC Milan drew with Sassuolo and Napoli lost at Udinese in a table-shifting Sunday.
AC Milan teenager follows in Maldini footsteps
Davide Bartesaghi thought he would become AC Milan’s hero. Two goals from the 19-year-old defender proved not enough to help the top club beat Jay Idzes’ Sassuolo. The Italian did, however, follow in the footsteps of club legend Paolo Maldini.
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.
Bissouma suspended by Tottenham
Tottenham suspend Yves Bissouma after a second nitrous oxide incident as the Mali midfielder apologises to fans, opens up about trauma from a major home robbery, and describes ongoing mental health struggles and therapy.
Gravenberch earns praise in England and addresses the situation with Salah
Ryan Gravenberch made a strong impression on the English media on Tuesday night during Liverpool’s win over Internazionale. The midfielder was also chosen by UEFA as Man of the Match in Milan, where he was asked about the saga surrounding Mohamed Salah.
These kinds of situations affect the rest of the squad
Arne Slot celebrates a crucial 0-1 win at Inter as VAR drama and a late Szoboszlai penalty lift Liverpool, while the coach calmly addresses the disruptive Mohamed Salah dispute and stresses team unity.
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.
Dortmund captain Schlotterbeck launches a scathing attack on his teammates
After Borussia Dortmund’s draw against FK Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League, Nico Schlotterbeck gave a scathing interview. The captain of Die Schwarzgelben felt that everyone was playing their own game and that the substitutes lost every ball.
FC Bayern report Neuer injury
Manuel Neuer will miss Bayern’s year-ending match away at Heidenheim. The goalkeeper picked up an injury on Sunday against Mainz.