Algeria in madness for Zidane
Algeria beat Burkina Faso 1-0 thanks to a penalty goal from Riyad Mahrez. The Fennecs won in the difficulty, but that’s 6 points out of 6 and therefore a guaranteed qualification in the round of 16. Under the eyes of his father Zinédine Zidane, Luca was good again, that’s two clean sheets for the Granada goalkeeper who is making a name for himself. Moreover, the Spanish press paid tribute to Zinédine’s son who impressed in the country of his grandparents. The Fennecs goalkeeper spoke in the mixed zone after Algeria qualified. And incidentally, Luca Zidane answered a question about a possible arrival in the Algerian selection of his little brother Elyaz: “we’ll see, now is not the time to talk about it“, he announced.
Relief for Nkunku
AC Milan crushed Hellas Verona 3-0 thanks to goals from Christian Pulisic and a brace from Christopher Nkunku, scoring for the first time in Serie A with his new club. Nkunku finally! After a sluggish start to the season with his new team, the former Chelsea player ended up finding the net. The ideal way to silence the detractors and launch your adventure with AC Milan for good. The Italian press praised his performance, as did his coach Massimiliano Allegri, who explained that Nkunku had the DNA of a goalscorer. Even Luka Modric was very complimentary of the French international. Enough to give him back his confidence.
Yildiz courted in Spain
Juventus is working to extend the contract of its prodigy Kenan Yildiz. The Turkish international is undeniably the Old Lady’s best player, and given his age and his rating on the transfer market, Kenan Yildiz will have many suitors. According to Tuttosportdiscussions are progressing to extend his contract until 2031, his salary could increase up to €6 million per year. Yildiz is notably on the shortlist of Barça and Real Madrid. If Juve wants to keep its nugget, it will have to act quickly.
