Barcelona wants to strengthen its defense
At FC Barcelona, we are still looking for a number 9, to anticipate the departure of Robert Lewandowski. But the Blaugranas are also looking at the Bundesliga market to strengthen their team, targeting not only attackers, but also central defenders. Two players are particularly under surveillance: Schloterbeck from Borussia Dortmund, under contract until 2027, but reluctant to renew it, with a price estimated at 40 million euros, and Upamecano, free from any contract at Bayern Munich at the end of the season. Barcelona wants to ensure the financial feasibility of a significant investment for one of these targets in order to attack one of the two.
OM fans lynched by the English
In England, Mason Greenwood makes the headlines Daily Mail. “ An outcast in exile “. Trained at Manchester United, he was suspended by the club in January 2022 after serious accusations of attempted rape and assault. Although the charges were dropped in February 2023 due to the withdrawal of the key witness, Manchester United decided to part ways with him permanently, believing that his reinstatement to the club would not be appropriate despite the difficulties for him to restart his career at Old Trafford. Greenwood has publicly admitted to making mistakes and takes responsibility, but he remains a controversial player, excluded from English football. Conversely, “ the French know all the details of the attack, but don’t care », tackles him Daily Mail. Today, he shines sportingly at Olympique de Marseille, but his dream of playing again for England now seems inaccessible. Indeed, the English Federation refuses to recall him because of the media and moral weight surrounding his case. His only chance of going to a World Cup could be with Jamaica, whose latest call-up he refused. In France, public and media perception is more open, given the transparency around the details of the case and the lack of public condemnation. In England, we are even surprised that his jersey is one of the most worn in Marseille and that he is acclaimed at the Stade Vélodrome.
Qualification mission for Spain
We are going to Spain where La Roja wants “ secure your ticket » like the title Marca. Spain can qualify directly for the World Cup by winning their match in Georgia this evening. “ Tbilisi hides a ticket ” For A.S.. Currently, Spain leads Group E with 12 points, while Turkey has 9 after 4 matches each. Many key players, including Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, are injured, prompting coach Luis de la Fuente to reshape his team a bit. Despite these absences, Spain remains confident. In the event of a draw or defeat, the last match against Turkey in Seville will serve as the final. Qualification would extend an impressive run of appearances for Spain, which has not missed a World Cup since 1974.
