Laporta bangs his fist on the table
In Spain, FC Barcelona banged its fist on the table via its president Joan Laporta! We recall that he is indicted in the Negreira affair, suspected of corruption with referees. But it was too much accusation for the Blaugrana president who came out of his reserve. Like the placard Sport on his cover this morning, Laporta launched a scathing: “There is a campaign against Barça.» «Laporta is energetic», Estimates the daily. “There is a sociological madridism in the capital and in the circles of power which is very strong. They suffered a lot when we won everything. They took advantage of the Negreira affair to sully the name of Barça and we will not allow it“, he notably blurted out. Same thing on the front page of Mundo Deportivo which takes up the statements of the Barcelona president. “The president said he was under investigation. They won’t be able to prove anything in the Negreira case because there is nothing. This will end in an acquittal. He attributes the fierce anti-Barcelona campaign to the sociological madridism of Madrid’s spheres of power.» Barça does not want to give in but the pressure is mounting a few days before the Clasico between the two clubs.
Tonali challenges Fagioli
In Italy, a new twist in the sports betting affair which has been shaking up the Boot for several days. And as the announcement La Gazzetta dello Sport“Tonali challenges Fagioli» ! “Former AC Milan player denies involving other players», Contrary to what the Juventus player had said. His Newcastle club indicated support for his player and hired a director of psychology. We remind you that the Italian midfielder risks up to a year of suspension. This affair is shaking Italian football and it is far from over since the former Milan player has decided to collaborate with justice and he has been questioned, in recent days, both by investigators in Turin and by the prosecutor federal. The coming weeks will be closely scrutinized by the Italian press…
England broods over Bellingham
In England, the player who is attracting all the attention at the start of the season is obviously Jude Bellingham who is shining with Real Madrid but also the English selection. Obviously, Three Lions legends like Wayne Rooney ask to be careful with their jewel. THE Daily Star quotes a statement from the former Manchester United player: “Give Bellingham a big hug», Plasters the tabloid. “The legend urges the 3 Lions to protect their bright star. Rooney advises Jude to be the future captain.» The midfielder must become the major player of this team to take it to the top. The Sun is a little more measured and asks not to “not worry about Jude» ! “He can be the best in the world but we have to protect him», Also declared the infernal Wayne Rooney who knows a thing or two about the popular pressure that reigns around the national selection.
