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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.
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.
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.
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.
Rodrygos journey through the desert
The Brazilian ends his goal drought with his best performance of the past year, amid praise from Guardiola.
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.
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.
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.