Lamine Yamal’s gesture like Neymar
During the match between Galatasaray and FC Barcelona, the press inevitably focused on the individual performance of Barcelona gem Lamine Yamal. After the pre-match provocations from the Turkish clan, he responded perfectly. Initially off and under strict marking during the first period, the Spanish international completely transformed the face of Barça upon returning from the locker room in the rain of Istanbul. Not for nothing besides Mundo Deportivo titled “ Turkish bath » on its front page. In three minutes flat, the native of Rocafonda turned the match around by delivering a first precise assist for Fermín López, before following up with a spectacular Neymar-style dribble to offer the third goal to Anthony Gordon. This technical gesture which called him the false rabona after the meeting, shocked the entire web. Some even wondered if he had not invented a technical gesture. Except that Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar before him have already done it several times.
The geopolitical war between Qatar and Abu Dhabi
In the Daily Mailwe evoke something of the Golf duel between Manchester City and PSG. “ Why Qatar will take great pleasure in seeing Abu Dhabi’s reputation trashed », headlines the media. The Mancunian financial offenses affair reignites the geopolitical war between Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Behind the scenes, the Qatari clan is enjoying the collapse of the reputation of its Emirati rival. The investigation highlights two visions of sports diplomacy: where Paris and Nasser Al-Khelaïfi chose to comply with the authorities of UEFA to take political power within the ECA, the management of Abu Dhabi favored an aggressive confrontation and circumvention maneuvers with the football authorities. While the Citizens are embroiled in a legal battle with potentially devastating consequences, PSG, the two-time reigning European champion, is approaching this “Gulfico” at the peak of its sporting and institutional power.
Manchester United’s terrible evening
“ Gone in 60 seconds », This is how the English press and especially the Daily Mirror, summarizes this part. “ Carrick’s crash came after just a minute as Simeone’s players shifted into high gear. Michael Carrick saw his team booed at Old Trafford on Saturday. The only comfort last night in Madrid was that almost no Manchester United fans remained for the final whistle », writes the media, before continuing: “ The vast majority of the 3,750 traveling fans were in taxis and trains back to the city center, ready to drown their sorrows after watching their team’s dismal start to the season continue. » This has the merit of being clear.
