Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has explained why Roma were able to pinch Marten De Roon from Atalanta in such quick fashion, has commented on the recent arrival of Leonardo Balerdi, but denies that there have been any formal approaches for Matias Soule.
The Giallorossi are having a busy end to the summer transfer window, with De Roon on his way over from Atalanta to reunite with Gasperini, and with the arrival of Balerdi from Marseille. Additionally, Neil El-Aynaoui looks set to join RB Leipzig, Soule has been linked with a move to the Premier League, while Gasp says that he still wants another two additions before the close of the summer transfer window on September 1.
Official: Leonardo Belardi holds up his Roma shirt after joining the club on loan with an option to buy from Marseille (via www.asroma.com)
Gasperini had an opportunity to discuss Roma's transfer business during his pre-match press conference on Sunday, ahead of his side's upcoming league clash away against Lecce on Monday evening.
"It was something that came about quickly," said Gasperini, discussing Roma's deal for long-term Atalanta servant De Roon.

#roon #transfer #marseille #league

FORT WALTON BEACH — South Walton's success won't be measured against the Gulf Breezes and Fort Walton Beaches, but by the Florida Highs and Pensacola Catholics.
Even so, that doesn't make the Seahawks' 2-0 start and 85-0 margin of victory any less fun.
Following a 50-0 season-opening win over Gulf Breeze at home, South Walton went into Steve Riggs Stadium Friday night and got two touchdown tosses from JD Brown, a pair of touchdown runs from Max Madden and watched its defense extend its scoreless streak to eight quarters in a 35-0 running-clock win over a Fort Walton Beach program that just hung 41 points on Pensacola High.
Milestone win: Niceville routs West Florida, celebrates Adron Robinson's 1st coaching victory
"Our goal is 10-0, that's the plan," linebacker and Rice commit Connor Rooney said. "We played hard and the defense takes pride in those zeros on the scoreboard. We're never going to look past anyone, and our focus shifts to Florida next week."

#fort #pensacola #victory

Celtic and Rangers have both been directed to stage their next home games in the Scottish Cup without spectators following last season's Old Firm quarter-final, which was marred by crowd disturbances.
The two clubs could face a second home game behind closed doors should there be another incident where either club's followers participate in "unacceptable conduct" during a Scottish Cup tie.
The sanction will likely take effect when both teams enter this season's Scottish Cup at the fourth-round stage, which is set for mid-January. Celtic and Rangers will each be required to pay £100,000 (just over $135,000) to the opponent they are paired with in that round, as per The Mirror.
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#scottish #league #stage #firm

Dolly Parton revealed she turned down Kate Middleton's invitation for tea at Buckingham Palace. The legendary country singer passed away on August 25, having previously discussed her near-meeting with the Prince and Princess of Wales. Although she had to decline Middleton's invitation, Parton instead invited the Princess, her husband, and their children to her place.
Dolly Parton previously explained on BBC Radio 2 that she had to decline Middleton's invitation because her schedule was packed with work during her UK trip. She said she felt "very sweet and nice" about the invitation and hoped they would have another chance to meet.
In a later interview with Closer, Parton extended the Waleses an invite to her Dollywood theme park for a traditional Thanksgiving meal. The country icon dished: "Oh, I would absolutely love for them to come to Dollywood, that would be fantastic! The kids could go on all the rides, and we would treat them like royalty!"
Continuing further, she expressed: "I'd give Kate my mashed potatoes – I wouldn't put on any airs for them. I would just let them enjoy what we enjoy, and I'm sure that's the way they would want it. I would love to have those kids at Dollywood."
The "9 to 5" crooner also spoke about Middleton's invitation in an interview with BBC Radio 2's Claudia Winkleman. Parton said: "This time, Lordy, I even got invited to have tea with Kate, but I couldn't even go. I thought it was very sweet and nice of her to invite me and one of these days I'm going to get to do that – that would be great."

#parton #dolly #decline

Brittany Mahomes is showing off her sporty side and plenty of leg in a new Adidas look. The 30-year-old fitness enthusiast modeled a series of Adidas Training outfits in a new Instagram video, kicking things off in a pair of seriously tiny black athletic shorts that rode high on her thighs.
Mahomes paired the micro shorts with a matching black sports bra featuring Adidas' signature white three stripes along the sides. The fitted top stopped above her waist, putting her toned midriff on display as she posed inside a sleek gym.
She completed the athletic ensemble with white crew socks, gray Adidas sneakers, and oversized black sunglasses. Along with this, she wore her long blonde hair straight down her back.
The mom of three strutted and posed for the camera as the reel transitioned between several different Adidas outfits. "Unfortunately you do need all of it," Mahomes joked in the caption, tagging Adidas Training and adding the hashtag "OriginalsSport". The black micro shorts weren't her only leggy look.
Mahomes changed into a maroon matching set consisting of a cropped short-sleeve top and a flirty pair of loose-fitting athletic skorts. White Adidas stripes ran along both pieces, while coordinating white-and-maroon sneakers finished the look.

#white #Athletic

Manchester United have completed the signing of midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for a fee up to $95 million, to complete the Red Devils' expensive midfielder makeover during the transfer window.
The 22-year-old Cameroon international is the final piece of the puzzle for Michael Carrick's side after also adding Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos ($111 million combined) this summer. Put the new-boy trio alongside Bruno Fernandes and Man United's midfield has gone from definite weakness to potential strength, at least one paper.
Fernandes is fresh off breaking the Premier League's single-season ***** ist record with 21 last campaign as Man United finished 3rd after two terribly disappointing seasons down in 8th and 15th. The rest of the midfield was made up of Casemiro (33 PL starts), Kobbie Mainoo (16 starts) and a rotating carousel of Mason Mount (12) and Manuel Ugarte (8).
Casemiro ended up scoring nine goals last season (mostly from set pieces), but him and Ugarte were tasked with providing the defensive cover that gave Fernandes the freedom to win games in the final third. It worked well enough to get back in the UEFA Champions League, but Casemiro's age (34, now at Inter Miami) and Ugarte's lack of mobility (prior to tearing his ACL at the World Cup), and both player's lack of forward passing, meant they were a band-aid solution that needed ripping off sooner rather than later.
That's because this season, Man United have to win more games in which they dominate possession. They proved they can be a devastating attacking team with Fernandes feeding Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko and Amad Diallo, but they struggled terribly against opponents that defended deeper and flat out refused to give them ***** e in behind, instead setting up their own counter-attacks and — you guessed it — taking advantage of Man United's much slower defensive midfielders and defenders.

#midfielder #final

Manchester United have completed the signing of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba in a deal worth up to £70 million ($95 million).
After securing a Champions League return with last season's third-place finish, there has been a focus on bolstering Michael Carrick's midfield heading into the new Premier League campaign.
United saw influential Casemiro depart and Manuel Ugarte sustain a serious knee injury during a summer in which Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans arrived from Chelsea and Aston Villa respectively.
Baleba becomes the third Premier League player to bolster the Red Devils' midfield, signing a five-year-deal with the option to extend for a further 12 months after agreeing a £65 million deal plus £5 million in add-ons and a sell-on with Brighton.
"It is an incredible feeling to join the club of my dreams. Playing at Old Trafford is always special but the opportunity to do so as a Manchester United player will be a real honour," the Cameroon international said.

#million

Manchester United have signed Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton in a £70m deal.
The Old Trafford club have paid an initial £65m, plus a potential £5m in add-ons, for the 22-year-old, while Brighton have negotiated a sell-on clause.
United targeted Baleba after deciding to strengthen their midfield further following the summer arrivals of Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa.
Baleba has signed a five year-contract at Old Trafford, with the option to extend for a further year.
"It is an incredible feeling to join the club of my dreams," he said. "Playing at Old Trafford is always special, but the opportunity to do so as a Manchester United player will be a real honour.

#baleba #manchester #further

This article originally appeared on SteelersNOW.com.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers DK Metcalf (undisclosed) and Michael Pittman Jr. (right ankle) were in pads and going through stretching during the media availability portion at Monday's practice.
Both Metcalf and Pittman have not practiced since the Saturday Night Lights practice on Aug 8.
Metcalf told Brendan Howe of Steelers Now after last Wednesday's practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex that he feels fine, but didn't clear up exactly what he's been dealing with. He feels that he's fully healthy, though.
Click here to read more from SteelersNOW.com.

#steelersnow #steelers

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Six people who were deported by the United States to Liberia last week resisted getting off the plane and instead were sent to Equatorial Guinea, another ‌African nation that signed a third-country deportation agreement with the Trump administration, a person on the plane and a lawyer in contact with the six said Monday.
Under a series of often secret agreements, the Trump administration has deported thousands of people to two dozen countries that aren't their own as it pushes ahead with its immigration crackdown, advocates say. Immigration lawyers say the practice is being used as a legal loophole to indirectly return some asylum seekers to countries they fled.
The group who refused to get off the plane in Liberia on Thursday include four Cuban men, a Brazilian man and a Cameroonian woman, the person and lawyer said.
A Honduran deportee aboard the flight said the group refused to disembark, saying Liberia was "not their country" and that they would face danger there. They were then separated from the others, he said. He spoke on condition of anonymity out of fear of reprisals.
He said the other passengers got off in Liberia because they feared officers would force them.

#Trump #lawyer

Manchester United have practically signed Carlos Baleba, but recruiting an injured player has raised many eyebrows.
The Cameroonian has been a popular figure among MUFC directors since last year. However, a deal didn't materialise last summer due to Brighton's hefty valuation (over £100 million).
Moreover, Baleba's recent injury was thought to be the final straw that ended the 22-year-old's hopes of joining the Red Devils.
Nevertheless, the player's knock may have incidentally had a positive impact, with the Seagulls agreeing to lower the price tag.
Last week, David Onstein stunned the Man Utd fanbase by revealing that their club is in advanced negotiations with Brighton for Baleba.

#last #baleba #year

Manchester United may stand a genuine chance at landing Alejandro Balde, who is now willing to leave Barcelona.
The Red Devils have practically finalised their midfield revamp, as they're about to add Carlos Baleba to their squad. The Cameroonian will join Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, who signed for United last month.
Therefore, INEOS can now primarily focus on recruiting a new left-back in the final days of the summer transfer window.
At the start of the summer, United were keen to buy Lewis Hall, identifying him as the perfect long-term replacement for Luke Shaw. However, Newcastle United refused to negotiate a deal with their rivals, especially after selling three key players already: Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon, and Bruno Guimaraes.
Therefore, Man Utd have turned to alternative solutions, including Balde, who has been unsettled in Catalunya.

#balde #alejandro #baleba

Manchester United are set to announce the signing of Carlos Baleba imminently after all documents were exchanged with Brighton.
Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign the Cameroon midfielder from Brighton for an initial fee of £65, with a further £5m dependent on add-ons. Brighton will also retain a sell-on clause for the 22-year-old as part of the agreement.
Baleba will become Michael Carrick's third midfield signing of the summer window, following the arrivals of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans. The focus on midfield comes amid Casemiro's exit and a long-term injury to Manuel Ugarte.
Fabrizio Romano has reported that all documents have been exchanged with official confirmation expected shortly. It will represent the conclusion of a long-term pursuit for Manchester United, who saw an approach for Baleba rejected last summer.
The transfer also represents a boost for the Red Devils following their opening day loss at Hull City. Carrick's side lost 2-0 to the newly-promoted Tigers in an upset at the MKM Stadium on Saturday.

#baleba #brighton #signing #midfield

The boys from Bayonne did it again on Friday night with a thrilling win over East Side Little League from West Chester, Pennsylvania.
It doesn't matter who they played, though -- it's Bayonne vs. Everybody.
News Copter 7 was over Bayonne's home baseball field where the team's motto---"Bayonne Versus Everyone"---is spelled out in the outfield's grass.
Bayonne's fans at O.J. Mac's made sure their boys in Williamsport, Pennsylvania could feel the love nearly 200 miles away. The watch party was brimming with Bayonne maroon.
Bayonne got on the board first in the bottom of the 2nd with a man on second and third and one out, scoring on a wild pitch.

#pennsylvania #boys #east #league

FIFA has suspended Argentina pair Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina for their roles in the melee that erupted following the World Cup Final.
Paredes has received a substantial 10-game suspension, while Nahuel Molina has been issued a seven-game ban. Single-match suspensions have been given to Thiago Almada and Pablo Martín Páez Gavira.
Paredes and Molina both drew particular scrutiny for their actions after Argentina suffered a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the final in New York.
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#Argentina #final #single

On August 13, Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) used its second-quarter earnings call to announce a fourth floating LNG unit, an order signed just hours before the call began. The Mark II vessel will be built at CIMC Raffles Shipyard in China and delivered within 2029, making it the earliest available liquefaction capacity anywhere in the world. Combined with an EBITDA backlog of $17 billion already locked in through Hilli, Gimi, and the FLNG Esperanza, the announcement reframes Golar as a company still adding capacity rather than one just running out its existing fleet.
The new order lifts Golar's controlled liquefaction capacity by 41%, from 8.6 million tonnes to more than 12 million tonnes once fully delivered. Management said that if the unit is chartered on terms similar to last year's Esperanza deal, annual earnings capacity could rise 50%, pushing run-rate EBITDA past $1.2 billion by 2030. That confidence rests on a shipyard bottleneck.
Samsung, the industry's biggest builder, isn't expected to have open capacity until 2031, and Wison in China is on track to book its next two large units, leaving it committed well into the next decade. Seatrium and CIMC, the only two yards actively converting FLNG units right now, have built exclusively for Golar. The operating record backs up the growth pitch. Hilli finished its eight-year Cameroon contract with 100% economic uptime and 156 cargoes delivered, Gimi produced 15% above its contracted volume in the quarter, and the Esperanza conversion is 74% complete and still on budget. Commodity-linked income is already showing up in the numbers: Hilli's contribution jumped to $37 million in the quarter from $10 million in the first quarter, helping push EBITDA up 20% sequentially to $127 million.
Growth at this pace isn't free. The CapEx budget for the fourth FLNG unit came in around $2.45 billion, roughly 10% above the $2.2 billion spent on Esperanza, a jump management tied to inflation in long-lead equipment like turbines and dual-fuel engines, parts now being bid up by AI data center and aircraft manufacturers too. That new unit also has no charter yet, so the 50% earnings boost management is pointing to is a target, not a locked-in number.
Meanwhile, Golar is still equity funding Esperanza, having put in $1.3 billion of its $2.2 billion budget, while carrying net interest-bearing debt of about $1.8 billion. Executives are counting on refinancing Hilli and locking in long-term financing for Esperanza to free up roughly $2.3 billion in liquidity, transactions that are still in progress rather than done. The commodity exposure that flatters earnings when LNG prices are high works the same way in reverse. Management's own sensitivity table shows EBITDA falling back toward $1.2 billion if prices settle near $8 per million BTU, well below the $1.9 billion implied by today's $15 forward price. And the disruption at Qatar's Ras Laffan facility, which knocked out an estimated 17 million tonnes of capacity for three

Aston Villa's extensive list of summer outgoings has been extended with the departure of England defender Ezri Konsa, who has completed a move to Premier League champions ******* nal.
The 28-year-old has joined Mikel Arteta's side on a four-year deal, which includes the option for a further year. The London-born defender has set the Gunners back £51 million, with another £4 million in add-ons (total of $76.3 million).
Konsa will provide ******* nal with some much-needed depth at both centre and right back, with William Saliba and Jurrien Timber both currently sidelined. He arrives off the back of a FIFA World Cup campaign during which he played in all eight of England's games, starting seven and scoring once in the third-place play-off win over France.
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#back #konsa #england #ezri

Manchester United will reportedly launch another attempt to sign young Leicester City midfielder Louis Page.
The Red Devils have seemingly completed their midfield revamp, as they're now close to buying Carlos Baleba from Brighton.
The Cameroonian will join a department that features fellow new signings Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, in addition to Kobbie Mainoo, while Tyler Fletcher and his twin brother Jack will offer extra depth when required.
While Man Utd's midfield department looks sorted, the club is also planning for the future. In recent days, it was reported that INEOS made an offer for Louis Page worth around £10 million, but it was rejected by Leicester.
The 18-year-old was promoted to the senior squad last season and went on to make 18 appearances in the Championship.

#leicester #manchester #city #devils

The BBC has announced that four new pundits will join its rotating cast of Match of the Day experts for the new Premier League season.
Former Tottenham and Brentford manager Thomas Frank and the recently-retired Ashley Young will be part of the coverage on the channel, along with ex-Belgium centre half Toby Alderweireld and fellow former Spurs player Robbie Keane.
The quartet join an established roster of pundits that includes Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer. The presenting trio of Gabby Logan, Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates will continue in their second season after taking over from Gary Lineker fronting the programme.
While the long-standing highlights show remains in place, Saturday lunchtime's Football Focus has been axed after 52 years on the air.
BBC One will instead show The Football Interview, with Kelly Somers speaking to Tottenham midfielder James Maddison ahead of the first Saturday of the new top-flight season.

#show

MLS All-Star winger and U.S. Under-23 international Zavier Gozo has officially joined Premier League side Crystal Palace on a five-year deal.
The 19-year-old joins from MLS club Real Salt Lake, where the Utah native had been a part of their program since 2021.
Having made his MLS debut back in October 2023, it wasn't until last season that he became a regular for the first team, scoring four goals and providing three ****** ists in 32 games across all competitions. Gozo's performances led some to speculate he could be a surprise inclusion in Mauricio Pochettino's FIFA World Cup roster, although as things stand, he is yet to make his senior international debut.
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FIFA fires executive after he called for embattled President Gianni Infantino to resign

#league

Cameroon claimed a first Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) ****** le when they thumped surprise package Malawi 3-0 in the final, as Marie Ngah's first-half double helped seal victory on Sunday.
Cameroon had lost three finals but made it fourth-time lucky against a Malawi side making their debut at the continental championship. Ranked 153 in the world and 32nd on the African continent, Malawi had a fairytale run to the decider.
The two finalists had already sealed their place at the Women's World Cup in Brazil next year, along with fellow semifinalists Morocco and Algeria. The latter finished third after winning the bronze medal fixture on penalties on Saturday.
Under pressure FIFA chief Gianni Infantino was all smiles as he handed the Indomitable Lionesses their medals in the presence of Confederation of African Football President Patrice Motsepe, with several players requesting photographs with the Swiss.
Infantino has long enjoyed the support of many on the African continent as he bids for re-election next March despite revelations of his now-abandoned plans to sell a stake in future World Cups that drew worldwide condemnation.

#continent

Taylor Swift was spotted enjoying herself in London as her husband, Travis Kelce, returned to Chiefs' training post-wedding. The Grammy winner had a fun girls' night out in the English capital late Wednesday. Notably, this is her first solo outing since tying the knot with Kelce on July 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The wedding was reportedly attended by 1,000 guests.
Taylor Swift enjoyed a wholesome girls' night out in London, her first solo outing since marrying Travis Kelce. The "Opalite" crooner was photographed exiting Annabel's, which is a private members-only club. She had modelled a purple floral mini dress with her signature wispy bangs and red lipstick. The singer wore heels and subtly flaunted her wedding ring (via Page Six).
Interestingly, this is the first time Swift has stepped out by herself post-wedding. Not only that, but this is also her first outing since Kelce gushed over the couple's nuptials during a recent press interaction.
Kelce revealed to the reporters: "It was a fun offseason, man. Wedding was the best night of my life, and I appreciate everybody who came out and celebrated and had fun with us."
Furthermore, the Chiefs tight end added: "It was a crazy night. It was full of a lot of celebration." The "Lover" crooner has not publicly commented on her wedding to Kelce, nor has she shared any photos from the ceremony.

#kelce

Cameroon have won their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations with an emphatic 3-0 victory over tournament debutants Malawi on Sunday evening at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.
A brace from Marie Ngah Manga and a goal from Naomi Eto, all scored in the first half, secured the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon's first continental trophy. They previously made the WAFCON final in 2004, 2014 and 2016, but lost all three to Nigeria.
Cameroon will receive $2 million in prize money from the Confederation of African Football, double the prize pot from 2025 WAFCON. Malawi will receive $750,000 as finalists.
Despite expectations of a dual Malawian threat of Chawinga sisters Temwa and Tabitha, the Scorchers were unable to match Cameroon's technical precision in the midfield nor their tenacity in front of goal.
Cameroon's unique and wholly unexpected journey to the WAFCON final began long before their first match. They did not initially qualify for the tournament but were admitted last November as the result of a spontaneous decision by CAF to expand the WAFCON format from 12 teams to 16 for the first time. Mali, Ivory Coast and Egypt were also admitted by way of expansion due to their high FIFA rankings.

#first #cameroon #final

Cameroon cruised to a 3-0 victory over tournament debutants Malawi to claim their first ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) **** le.
Marie Ngah Manga's close-range header put the Indomitable Lionesses ahead in the 20th minute and Naomi Eto doubled the lead with a stunning volley on the half hour mark in the Moroccan capital Rabat.
The Central Africans made it 3-0 in the third minute of first-half added time as Eto rounded Malawi goalkeeper Mercy Sikelo and put the ball on a plate for striker Ngah Manga.
Malawi, the lowest-ranked side at Wafcon 2026 at 153rd in the world, reached the final on the back of the attacking prowess of the Chawinga sisters Tabitha and Temwa.
However, the two Scorchers stars were well marshalled by the Cameroon defence, who ensured that the Southern Africans were unable to secure a fairy tale ending to their unexpected run at the tournament.

#wafcon #first #minute

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Cameroon faces tournament debutant Malawi in the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, when one of the teams will win the trophy for the first time.
Cameroon, which missed the last edition, defeated host nation Morocco on penalties in the semifinals, where Malawi overcame Algeria thanks to starring performances from the Chawinga sisters, Tabitha and Temwa.
They both scored in the 3-1 win against Algeria and together have scored nine of Malawi's 12 goals in the tournament.
Cameroon is making its fourth appearance in the final after losing three – all to 10-time winner Nigeria.
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#morocco #malawi

Hansi Flick has named his Barcelona squad for Sunday's friendly against FC Basel at Sankt Jakob-Park in Switzerland.
The Barcelona boss has named 24 players for the trip but has left out Pedri and Gavi, with both players working on specific training plans right now.
Frenkie de Jong and Roony Bardghji miss out due to injury, while there's also no place for Marc Casado, Hector Fort, Tommy Marques, Jofre Torrents, Guille Fernandez, or Toni Fernandez who are all expected to depart before the transfer window closes.
Here's the squad in full:
Goalkeepers: Joan García, Wojciech Szczęsny, Eder Aller

#Barcelona #flick

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Secured a firm order for a fourth FLNG unit (Mark II design) with CIMC Raffles, increasing controlled liquefaction capacity by 41% to over 12 million tonnes.
Performance attribution for the quarter was driven by Hilli's 100% economic uptime over its 8-year Cameroon contract and Gimi overproducing 15% against contractual volumes.
Strategic positioning focuses on being the only 'FLNG as a service' provider, capturing demand for supply diversification following geopolitical disruptions in major export hubs like Qatar.
Management attributes the decision to proceed with a Mark II design to strong charter engagement and superior economics regarding CapEx per tonne and OpEx per MMBtu.

#mark #NVIDIA #tell #cimc

The sports front pages this August 12 spotlight the major continental final between Luis Enrique and Emery, along with ongoing situations involving Julián Álvarez, Ferran Torres, and Güler.
Marca puts the focus on the European Super Cup Final between PSG and Aston Villa. With the headline "Who will outshine whom?", the newspaper contrasts Luis Enrique's ambition to win the ******* le again with Unai Emery's revamped project. It also highlights Real Madrid's return to the Teresa Herrera Trophy thirteen years later.
In the Madrid press, AS gives its entire front page to Arda Güler under the slogan "Güler still in charge". The Turkish player will spearhead Real Madrid's attack at Riazor in the absence of the Club World Cup players. On the international front, the paper also covers the European Super Cup, describing it as a "very Spanish appetizer."
Mundo Deportivo focuses on the high-tension face-off between JuliánÁlvarez and Diego Simeone after the Argentine striker's no-show, both standing firm in their tug-of-war over his possible move to Barça. It also gives top billing to the "Lucho-Emery" Super Cup clash and confirms that Ferran Torres has been granted permission to finalize his departure from the blaugrana club.
Sport leads boldly with "Adieu, Ferran", announcing an imminent agreement with PSG for around 55 million euros. The Barça news is accompanied by a terrible medical update: the serious knee injury suffered by Roony Bardghji, who will miss the entire season with a torn cruciate ligament.

#juli #torres

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick requested for six members of the current first-team setup in Catalunya's capital to train separately from the rest of his players on Tuesday.
That's according to Mundo Deportivo, who have provided an insight into the latest developments behind the scenes at the Ciutat Esportiva.
Barcelona are of course currently in the thick of pre-season preparations with a view to the fast-approaching 2026/27 campaign. Training drills and methods have therefore been ramped up a notch over recent days, as players inch towards full match fitness.
This step up gave rise to its first casualty on Monday, however, as Roony Bardghji was forced out of training with what was later revealed to be a torn ACL in his right knee.
In turn, it should not come as a major surprise to hear of cautionary measures since being taken by Hansi Flick and his staff. As per a report from MD, all of Marc Casadó, Héctor Fort, Jofre Torrents, Tommy Marqués, Toni Fernández, and Guille Fernández were put through their paces in training away from their teammates earlier today.

#training

Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji has suffered yet another severe knee injury, ending hopes of a summer move away from Camp Nou.
After joining the reigning La Liga champions last summer from Danish side F.C. København for €2 million ($2.35 million), the now 20-year-old ultimately appeared in just 28 games, of which he started 10, helping his side win the La Liga crown as well as the Supercopa de España.
Scoring just two goals and adding eight ****** ists during his debut campaign in Spain, all signs pointed to the Swedish international heading elsewhere this summer, especially following the signings of England star Anthony Gordon and Germany international Karim Adeyemi.
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#World