Squad-list day, Ballon d’Or race... 5⃣ stories shaping Friday
A day of major decisions on the international benches and mixed feelings in Spanish football. The debut of the world champions, Zinedine Zidane‘s first game as France manager, the reflections of two global stars, and the contrasting fortunes of Real Sociedad and Real Betis define today’s headlines.
The new De la Fuente era
Spain begins a new chapter after being crowned world champion. Luis de la Fuente has made his squad list public, with the big question being who will replace the injured Marcos Llorente and whether he will call up an out-and-out No. 9.
Zidane shakes up France
Excitement is growing within the French federation. At 6:00 p.m., Zinedine Zidane will announce his first squad list, surrounded by rumors of a radical generational overhaul after taking charge of Les Bleus.
Mbappé and Kane set their sights on the Ballon d’Or
The two attacking stars dominate today’s front pages. Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane reflect on the current state of world football and point to the race for the individual award as their main goal.
Txuri-urdin setback in the Europa League
Real Sociedad fell 1-2 to Bournemouth. A very poor first half and a lack of finishing in the second sealed Pellegrino Matarazzo’s side’s first European stumble.
Abde and Valles drive Betis forward
Betis claimed a 1-0 win over Getafe. A moment of brilliance from Moroccan winger Abde broke the deadlock against an outstanding David Soria, while Álvaro Valles kept a clean sheet to preserve a historic start to the league campaign.
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