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Spanish media praise Barça standouts and see 'redemption' for Frenkie de Jong
Spanish media are full of praise for Raphinha and Lamine Yamal following Barcelona's convincing victory over Real Mallorca. The successful substitution appearance by Frenkie de Jong is also highlighted in the sports newspapers.
Ipswich captain refused to wear LGBT+ armband
Sam Morsy, captain of Ipswich Town, chose not to wear the Premier League’s rainbow armband in support of the LGBT+ community during the 13th round, citing his Muslim beliefs.
Hiddink sees two aspects coming together in Gravenberch's development
Former top coach Guus Hiddink is impressed with Ryan Gravenberch's development in a Liverpool shirt. The 78-year-old ex-coach of teams such as PSV, Real Madrid, and Chelsea describes the Dutch international as "a beautiful footballer."
British media see 'King Ruud' benefiting from luck in 'dream start' at Leicester City
Ruud van Nistelrooy's debut victory with Leicester City against West Ham United was certainly not without luck, according to British media. They note that the "passionate" Dutch manager has been warmly embraced by The Foxes shortly after his arrival.
No doubt that Gakpo can score twenty goals here as well
Arne Slot is pleased with Cody Gakpo's development this season. The Liverpool manager is, however, satisfied with all his attackers but does not want to create the expectation that players automatically deserve a permanent starting position based on their performances.
Neuer takes responsibility, director reacts sharply after Bayern's cup defeat
After Bayern Munich's match against Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB-Pokal, Manuel Neuer's red card was the main topic of discussion. For the remorseful German goalkeeper, it was his first red card ever.
Mourinho supports Van Bronckhorst: 'Don't do to me what was done to him'
Fenerbahçe coach José Mourinho has expressed his disapproval of how his colleague Giovanni van Bronckhorst has been treated by the Turkish media. The Portuguese coach stood up for the Dutchman ahead of Fenerbahçe's clash with Besiktas.
PSG president denies interest in Salah
Nasser Al-Khelaifi praised the quality of the Egyptian winger, who is nearing the end of his contract with Liverpool, but denied ever having any interest in signing him.
Accused of sexual assault, Rafa Mir returns to Valencia's squad
Rafa Mir, 27, returns to Valencia’s squad for their Copa del Rey match against Ejea after a three-month absence. The forward, on loan from Sevilla, has faced a turbulent period marked by an investigation into sexual assault allegations and a muscle injury that sidelined him.
Barça reveals when the final hurdle in the new Nike deal will be cleared
Barcelona is on the verge of signing a new mega-contract with kit sponsor Nike. The sports brand has been providing the kits for the Catalan giants since 1998, and many more years will now be added to that partnership. The renewed contract will bind the two parties together until 2038. However, there is still one final requirement: approval from the club's members.