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Barcelona squad list vs Elche: Lewandowski and Olmo are back
Barcelona welcome back Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski for the LaLiga matchday 11 game against Elche at Montjuïc. Despite a long injury list, Hansi Flick plans tactical tweaks, careful minutes management, and continued trust in Barça Atlètic youngsters to stabilize the team and sharpen the attack.
Van Dijk confronts Rooney in the flash interview: it would be good if former players
After Liverpool’s 1–0 win over Real Madrid, Virgil van Dijk confronted Wayne Rooney live on Amazon Prime, responding to claims that he had eased off since signing his new contract. The Dutch captain defended his performances, urging former players to show more perspective, while Rooney stood by his comments but praised Liverpool’s strong reaction.
Raphinha cites his achievements in response to his absence from the FIFPRO
The Brazilian uses his Instagram to share last year’s stats, when he was one of the main architects of Barcelona’s treble.
Van Dijk reacts to Rooney’s criticism: Last year I didn’t hear him
Virgil van Dijk has responded to Wayne Rooney’s harsh words aimed at the Liverpool defender. The former striker, notably of Manchester United, felt that captain Van Dijk is not a true leader. Van Dijk calls Rooney’s remarks petty.
Eberl’s comparison regarding Kane - and the question for the new year
Harry Kane got to recharge a bit for the big showdown in Paris. Bayern Munich want to hold talks soon about his long-term future.
Doué succeeds Yamal and takes the Golden Boy Award
Désiré Doué was named Golden Boy on Tuesday. With that, the Paris Saint-Germain winger follows in the footsteps of Lamine Yamal, who won the award last year.
English professor victim of a knife attack, Nottingham fan performs a heroic deed
On a London train Saturday evening, a knife attack took place in which a professional footballer was among the victims. The player was Scunthorpe United’s Jonathan Gjoshe, 22, and Nottingham Forest fan Stephen Crean was also a victim.
Le Normand suffers a high-grade injury to the posterior capsule of his left knee
Atlético confirm a high-grade posterior capsular injury and semimembranosus involvement in Robin Le Normand’s left knee, with ligaments and meniscus intact. The centre back begins rehab immediately as Atlético adjust tactics and personnel while his recovery timeline depends on progress.
Frenkie reaches an incredible level; he is a fantastic player
Frenkie de Jong made sure on Sunday evening that Barcelona didn’t feel Pedri’s absence. After the 3-1 win over Elche, the Netherlands international received plenty of praise from coach Hansi Flick and the Spanish sports papers.
Tottenham made six substitutions against Chelsea
Tottenham used six substitutions in a 0-1 defeat to Chelsea because an early suspected concussion to Lucas Bergvall triggered an extra, protocol-approved change, followed by five regular substitutions as Spurs chased the game.