SirBalon Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 SATURDAY 26th AUGUST 2017 MADRID MARCA go with David Villa's recall to the Spain national squad after three years out. The headline reads, "Forgetting about you is impossible". BARCELONA MUNDO DEPORTIVO go with the Dembélé signing by FC Barcelona. At the bottom we also have the references to David Villa being called up again for the Spain national side. MADRID AS also go with the return of David Villa to the Spain national team. "Villa Returns!" is the front page headline. BARCELONA SPORT go with a double front page where on one hand they show the new Barça signing Ousmane Dembélé with the sub headline reading "An Impact Signing" and then the rest of the page alleging that Barcelona will go one last time to try and sign Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho. VALENCIA SUPER DEPORTE report on Peter Lim aho visited PSG playing and the rumours that Guedes could be on his way to Mestalla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 MONDAY 28th AUGUST 2017 MADRID MARCA deliver their front page this morning in reference to Real Madrid's home draw against Valencia 2-2 with a front page headline that reads; "Slammed the breaks on the champions". They still laud Asensio's performance which was magisterial according to MARCA. BARCELONA MUNDO DEPORTIVO deliver their front page with Ousmane Dembélé's arrival at the offices of FC Barcelona yesterday where he passed his medical (he will be presented today)... The front page headline were his first words to the press; "It's a dream", Other news on the front page, how PSG search for ways to bypass the FFP rules after acquiring Monaco's Mbappé on loan. Also up top Real Madrid's 2-2 draw at home with Valencia CF. MADRID AS offer their front page in relation to Real Madrid's home draw to Valencia by 2-2. The front page headline reads, "Having Asensio wasn't enough". Other news, Dembéle's arrival at Barcelona and Mayweather's win against Conor McGregor. BARCELONA SPORT's front page goes with the arrival of Dembélé to do his medical at the FC Barcelona medical headquarters. They've gone with another of Dembélé's first words as their front page headline, "I want to win trophies". SPORT also go with how PSG are taking the mick out of football and bypassing FFP rules with their loan deal of Kylian Mbappé. Up top Real Madrid's home draw to Valencia by 2-2 and how Marco Asensio was the only Real Madrid player on a different level. VALENCIA Regional Valencia sports daily SUPER DEPORTE go with Valencia's away draw to Real Madrid by 2-2 and the great performance by Kondogbia. The front page headline reads; "Proud of you!". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 WEDNESDAY 30th AUGUST 2017 MADRID MARCA deliver today's front page in reference to a comment Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos made to a Madrid based journalist live on air when he asked the player if he thought the Santiago Bernabéu crowd would whistle Gerard Piqué in the all important clash on Saturday where Spain entertain Italy for qualification for the World Cup in Russia... Sergio Ramos said; "Those who whistle at Piqué, whistle all of us". BARCELONA MUNDO DEPORTIVO's front page speculates on a supposed 'Plan B' if the Philippe Coutinho move from Liverpool to Barça doesn't come off... The names they draw up are Griezmann, Dybala and Lemar. On the left they also speculate that Barça may have been in contact with Juventus to attempt to sign Paulo Dybala. MADRID AS offer their front page dedicated to Spain's national side preparing the final World Cup qualification games with David Villa's surprise return to the side as the focus. A quote from David Villa makes the front page headline; "I'm in the clouds". BARCELONA SPORT continue to go with the Coutinho saga with them saying that from Brazil news says Coutinho could tense the situation with Liverpool even more to try and force the move to FC Barcelona. At the bottom the newspaper also counties to speculate on the Di María story with an apparent two players possibly moving to PSG with the Argentinian moving to the Camp Nou. VALENCIA Regional Valencian sports daily SUPER DEPORTE deliver their front page for today with Arsenal's Lucas Pérez as the focus of attention. Apparently in the past 24 hours Valencia CF have been in contact with both Arsenal FC and the player to try and convince him to move to Mestalla. The player is known to be pining for a move back home to Deportivo La Coruña, but the Galician side cannot rise above €9m and Arsenal have completely said no to that... From there Depor have only been able to offer a loan deal option that Arsenal don't really want either. Valencia are willing to offer the money Arsenal want but Lucas Pérez doesn't want the move and has already turned down four other "big" moves elsewhere with his dream of moving back home. PORTUGAL Portugal's A BOLA deliver their front page in the story surrounding Barcelona's Brazilian right-back Douglas possibly moving to SL Benfica. A move could be announced in the next hours. ARGENTINA Argentina's OLÉ CLARÍN deliver their front page in reference to the upcoming World Cup qualification games and the speculation on how Jorge Sampaoli will set-up his Argetnina national side. They speculate that Sampoili has been experimenting with Messi, Acosta, Icardi, Dybala and Di María all in the same side. The question is whether Mascherano or Fazio will play in central defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SirBalon Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 FRIDAY 1st SEPTEMBER 2017 MADRID MARCA deliver their front page in reference of how Real Madrid missed out on the signing of Kylian Mbappé. There were apparently various issues involved from the player. Real Madrid wanted to sell one of their front three but at the price Real wanted to bring in, nobody wanted to buy. Their favoured player for leaving was Gareth Bale. Also how Florentino Pérez just didn't see the marketing value at the price Monaco were quoting. BARCELONA MUNDO DEPORTIVO deliver their front page on Spain's final day of the summer transfer window. They speculate on that FC Barcelona will continue during today to try and sign Coutinho from Liverpool. MADRID AS offer their front page dedicated to Cristiano Ronaldo who with his hat-trick playing for Portugal yesterday, he beat Pelé's 77 goals for Brazil. Also how Mbappé ended up at Paris Saint-Germain on loan. BARCELONA SPORT go like Mundo Deportivo by delivering their front page in what they feel will be Barça's final attempt during today to sign Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool. Also how Mbappé ended up at PSG on loan and how Alexis Sánchez stays at Arsenal and will have a freedom passport at the end of the season. VALENCIA Regional Valencian sports daily SUPER DEPORTE deliver this morning's front page on the final day of the summer transfer window in Spain. They speculate that three players could arrive and sign for Valencia today with Guedes, Sissoko and a striker who isn't named. PORTUGAL Portugal's A BOLA deliver their front page on the arrival of Gabigol to Benfica. Also how Cristiano Ronaldo passed Pelé's 77 goals for Brazil yesterday while playing for Portugal. The headline on Cristiano "O Rei" is in reference to what people called Pelé. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 SUNDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER 2017 MADRID MARCA deliver this morning's front page dedicated to last night's World Cup qualifyer which saw Spain beat Italy 3-0 in the Santiago Bernabéu with an excellent performance from Isco. The front page headline reads; "Isco, what an abuser". BARCELONA MUNDO DEPORTIVO also offer their front page in dedication to Spain's 3-0 victory against Italy in the World Cup qualifier for Russia next summer. The front page headline reads; "Directly to Russia". MADRID AS also go with Spain's victory against Italy in the Santiago Bernabéu last night by 3-0. Their front page headline reads; "Off to the World Cup". BARCELONA SPORT had problems with time traveling into another dimension with their front page today. Stuck in a black hole called the bum hole. VALENCIA SUPER DEPORTE's main part to their front page is dedicated to Valencia's new look team and their recruitments this summer. Up top there's a reference to Spain's World Cup qualifier victory against Italy by 3-0. ITALY Italy's LA GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT also go on their front page with Spain's victory against Italy by 3-0 by dedicating the star performance to Isco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 MONDAY 4th SEPTEMBER 2017 MADRID MARCA's front page has Gianluigi Buffon on the front page today due to an in depth interview the Madrid based sports daily has inside. The headline reads; "If you're not paying attention, Spain will cause you a lot of harm". He also goes onto explain what occurred in the Champions League Final against Real Madrid. BARCELONA MUNDO DEPORTIVO deliver their front page dedicated to an interview with Ousmane Dembélé. One of his quotes is used as the front page headline; "I want to win it all with Barça, La Liga and the Champions League". MADRID AS produce their front page on Isco and how in the last year he has finally lived up to what was expected from him from a very young age. The front page relates to all of the press Isco's performance against Italy got all around the world. BARCELONA SPORT offer their front page on an inside analysis on how they think Ernesto Valverde's Barça side will play. They suggest the side will be a lot more physical than they have been in the past and how they missed a trick in not signing Iñigo Martínez. VALENCIA Regional Valencian sports daily SUPER DEPORTE offer a front page with Kondogbia on the front and an interview held with the player. The front page headline depicts one of the quotes in the interview which tells how he needs to show this season that h's good enough for the big time and that he deserves to continue at Valencia CF at the end of the season. ITALY Italy's LA GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT deliver this morning's front page to contiuning the analysis on Italy's 3-0 defeat to Spain. Ventura promised he would be working for a younger Italy side and he continues to get support on this from all of Italy's experts. There is also a focus on how France embarrassingly drew against Luxembourg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 TUESDAY 5th SEPTEMBER 2017 MADRID MARCA dedicate their front page to two big sports fixtures today... The Eurobasket where Spain face Croatia and the World Cup qualifiers where Spain play away to Liechtenstein. The front page headline reads; "An evening to enjoy". BARCELONA MUNDO DEPORTIVO's front page for today focuses on a interview held with FC Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu where he is mainly quizzed on all the problems and negatives surrounding the club especially the vote of censure by Agustí Benedito. The front page headline is in reference to one of the quotes made by the Barça president; "We have to be more optimistic with this Barça side". It think the negativity isn't so much with the side and more with him and his board. He's obviously not listening to the fans correctly! MADRID AS deliver their front page dedicated to Spain travelling to Lichtenstein in tonight's World Cup qualifier. The front page headline reads; "In search of goals just in case" BARCELONA SPORT also offer a front page focusing on an interview held with Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu and instead they choose their headline on a different quote that shows how mental he is; "We have a better team than last year". They'd better get in the doctors!!! VALENCIA Regional Valencian sports daily, SUPER DEPORTE deliver their front page on a press conference held by Marcelino the Valencia CF head coach. As good as he is, he tends to auto destruct at one point or another with crazy comments. He's started with comments criticising the youth setups on how they're being run and the team he's been given for this campaign. The thing is that they've actually started well! ITALY Italy's LA GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT deliver their front page on their World Cup qualifier against Israel at home. Buffon calls for the team to go for the final games and head coach Ventura defends the situation by stating that it isn't the apocalypse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 WEDNESDAY 6th SEPTEMBER 2017 MADRID MARCA deliver this morning's front page referring to Spain's away victory in the World Cup qualifiers against Liechtenstein by 0-8 and the front page headline reading "Sorry Friend" because of the 16 goals in two games against them. Spain had also won 8-0 at home. Other news on the front page sees how Spain won in the EUrobasket, Carreño advances in the US Tennis Open, Simeone extends with Atlético Madrid for another two years and how Neymar hits out against the FC Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu by saying the president is a joke. BARCELONA MUNDO DEPORTIVO offer their front page focusing on Spain's 0-8 victory against Liechtenstein in the qualifier for the World Cup in Russia next summer. The front page headline states that Spain is one victory away from qualification. Also news at the bottom on Diego Simeone extending his current contract with Atlético Madrid for another two years. MADRID AS offers their front page this morning on an interview with the acting president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF), Larrea, in the absence of Villar who is under investigation for fraudulent acts coupled with extortion. He defends Villar with the front page headline stating; "Villar is my brother and he didn't rob anyone". Up top reference to Spain's 0-8 victory against Lichtenstein in the road to qualify for the World Cup and at the bottom news on Spain's challenge in the Eurobasket, Simeone renewing with Atleti and Froome dominating in the Vuelta España. BARCELONA SPORT offer their front page in relation to an interview held with Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde and how he intends to use Paulinho who signed for Barça this summer. According to Valverde, Paulinho can play in various positions in midfield but that he sees him best as an interior to rest Iniesta and use the Brazilian to have a more rugged midfield in important away fixtures especially in Europe. Also up top Spain's victory against Liechtenstein by 0-8. VALENCIA Regional Valencian sports daily SUPER DEPORTE deliver their front page on Valencia CF's new acquisition Guedes who had a marvellous game with Portugal's U21s. They suggest that Guedes could have a massive future ahead of him. Plus another interview with their own Spanish wonder kid Carles Soler. ITALY Italy's LA GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT deliver this morning's front page mainly in reference to Italy's home victory against Israel by 1-0 in a World Cup qualification game. Ciro Immobile. The front page headline tells of Italy recovering after their 3-0 defeat at the hands of Spain over the weekend and how it looks like the play-offs will be the only route remaining to Russia 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 FRIDAY 8th SEPTEMBER 2017 MADRID MARCA offers their front page this morning in honour of Spain basketball pivot, Pau Gasol. He becomes the highest scoring player in the history of the Eurobasket with 1,111 points. Spain meet hosts Turkey in the last 16. BARCELONA MUNDO DEPORTIVO use their front page to speculate on whether or not Dembélé will be debuting this weekend in the local derby between Barcelona and RCD Espanyol at the Camp Nou. Paulinho could also debut after having some decent games for Brazil in the World Cup qualifiers. Up top Mundo Deportivo also honours Pau Gasol on his landmark in becoming the highest scorer in the history of the Eurobasket. MADRID AS offer their front page in reference to an interview the Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez had on Spanish radio station Onda Cero. In it he rips into the refereeing in Spain by saying things like questioning how they get promoted into La Liga, who chooses them and they're not usually worthy of refereeing a Madrid v Barcelona. BARCELONA SPORT dedicate their front page this morning to the ongoing rumour that Iniesta may be playing out his final season at Barcelona and that he could be moving next summer. It is known that Juventus want him and that the president of Juve has phoned Iniesta personally telling him he wants the player to take over Pirlo's mantle. On knowing this, Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu setup an emergency meeting with the player yesterday. VALENCIA Regional Valencian sports daily deliver this morning's front page in reference to Valencia's two new boys, Guedes and Andreas. They speculate on that they could be debuting against Atlético Madrid this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 MONDAY 11th SEPTEMBER 2017 MADRID MARCA pay homage to Rafa Nadal who won his 3rd US OPEN and his 16th Grand Slam of his career. On the front page you can observe the 16 front covers where Rafa Nadal won a Grand Slam. The front page headline states; "Could you imagine it?" BARCELONA MUNDO DEPORTIVO also go with Rafa Nadal on their front page after he won his 3rd US OPEN last night. The front page headline is evident in English and up top we have Dembélé holding a miniature of the European Cup in reference to Barça's next game which is in midweek against none other than Juventus (again). MADRID AS have gone mostly with Alberto Contador's retirement from professional cycling after racing in the Vuelta España. Froome took the victory in a three week extravaganza! Up top we see the reference to Rafa Nadal's victory in the US OPEN. BARCELONA SPORT go mainly with the midweek Champions League game between Barcelona and Juventus. They talk about the new trio up front of Messi, Suárez and Dembélé. Up top we see the reference to Rafa Nadal's third victory in the US OPEN. VALENCIA Regional Valencian sports daily SUPER DEPORTE go with the good form Valencia are in but that Marcelino rarely shows his passion toward Mestalla. Also references to Rafa Nadal's US OPEN victory and Alberto Contador's retirement from professional cycling. FRANCE L'ÉQUIPE go with Marseille's terrible moment of form and how Rennes really took them to town. The front page headline uses Marseille's initials to spell out "FiascoM". Up top we see references to Rafael Nadal's victory in the US OPEN with the headline, "Monumental". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 WEDNESDAY 13th SEPTEMBER 2017 MADRID MARCA offer today's front page in reference to the Champions League. They state that Spain has the two best players in the world with the best 10 and the best 9 on the planet. Real Madrid play APOEL tonight. BARCELONA MUNDO DEPORTIVO's front page has yesterday's 3-0 victory in the Camp Nou on Barça against Juve with the protagonist being Lionel Messi. Up top Spain go into the Eurobasket semi-final after beating Germany 72-84. MADRID AS offer this morning's front page largely headlining tonight's Champions League match-up between Real Madrid CF and APOEL. They're calling for Cristiano Ronaldo to rescue the side after a string of poor results at home. BARCELONA SPORT's front page is evident with Messi getting all the protagonism after his stellar display in Barcelona's 3-0 victory over Juventus at the Camp Nou. VALENCIA Regional Valencia sports daily SUPER DEPORTE focus on the Valencia derby between UD Levante and Valencia CF this coming weekend and how Guedes could be debuting on the right wing in search of goals. ITALY Italy's LA GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT deliver their front page this morning with a front page headline stating Messi's STUNNING display against Juventus last night. They go onto reference him as an extraterrestrial being and that his longevity at the elite level above everyone else is already legendary before he even contemplates hanging up his boots. ARGENTINA Argentina's OLÉ CLARÍN focuses on the Copa Libertadores with Independiente's performance but the relevance here is up top on Messi's display against Juventus last night which states that playing like that it isn't difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 THURSDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 2017 MADRID MARCA throw all the adjectives at Real Madrid's victory against APOEL last night in the Champions League by 3-0. BARCELONA MUNDO DEPORTIVO deliver their front page on the Juventus coach's words in the post match press conference where he referred to Messi as a martian, subsequently the front page headline for today which is self evident. Also at the bottom Real Madrid's victory against APOEL by 3-0 at the Santiago Bernabéu with a double from Cristiano Ronaldo on his return to the side. MADRID AS deliver their front page in reference to last night's 3-0 victory by Real Madrid in the Champions League against APOEL. The front page headline states; "Cristiano's Law" after scoring two goals on his return to the side after suspension and now has an incredible 107 goals in Champions League football. BARCELONA SPORT take a humorous look at Barça on their front page. The trick are the initials that are usually thrown around these days at strike forces like the BBC or the Barcelona one before Neymar departed, MSN. Here they're saying the trident at Barcelona is now the MMM (Messi, Messi and Messi). VALENCIA Regional Valencian sports daily SUPER DEPORTE dedicate their front page today to an interview with Gonçalo Guedes and the front page headline on one of his quotes; "I hate losing"... Now there's something rare for a sport's person to say. ITALY Italy's LA GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT this morning have a powerful front page headline in reference to Italian football results in recent times. The headline states; "Wake Up Italy". Napoli's defeat last night against Shaktar, Juventus' defeat against Barça and Roma drawing at home via a miracle by their keeper. PORTUGAL Portugal's A BOLA offer this morning's front page dedicated to FC Porto's defeat at home against Turkish side Besiktas by 1-3. Quite a shocking result considering Porto's general home record in European competition. The front page headline states; "Stale Porto". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 SATURDAY 16th SEPTEMBER 2017 MADRID MARCA offer their front page in dedication to tonight's official opening of Atlético Madrid's new stadium, the Wanda Metropolitano. They play Málaga CF at 19:45 bst. The front page headline states; "The House Of Your Dreams". BARCELONA MUNDO DEPORTIVO with today's front page goes with Barcelona's record start to the new season having won every game in all competitions and yet to concede a goal. Also at the bottom the inauguration of Atlético Madrid's new stadium, the Wanda Metropolitano. MADRID AS also go with Atlético Madrid's opening of their new stadium, the Wanda Metropolitano. The front page headline states; "Premiere Night". BARCELONA SPORT go with their front page in relation to Barcelona's great start to the new season and the possibility of maybe going 7 points ahead of Real Madrid if they trip up against Real Sociedad at the Anoeta who have also had a perfect start and if Barça beat Getáfe away. VALENCIA Regional Valencian sports daily SUPER DEPORTE go with the city of Valencia derby this afternoon at midday. UD Levante versus Valencia CF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 THURSDAY 21st SEPTEMBER 2017 MADRID MARCA deliver their front page in reference to Real Madrid's defeat at home to Real Betis. The front page headline states; "Betis does them a 7" in reference to the 7 points difference between Barcelona and Real Madrid in the table. Also at the bottom Atlético Madrid winning 1-2 away at San Mamés against Athletic Bilbao. BARCELONA MUNDO DEPORTIVO's front page also relates to Real Madrid's disastrous start at home where they're still yet to win. The bottom half of the front page states that Real are already 7 points behind Barça while up top Messi's stats which are astronomical. MADRID AS offer this morning's front page in relation to Real Madrid's home defeat at the hands of Real Betis by 0-1. The headline states; "Seven Points" and a quote by Zidane where he says that Real Madrid played a bad game but that with the various chances the team had the ball didn't want to go in. Also up top Atlético Madrid's fantastic victory by 1-2 away to Athletic Bilbao and a stellar performance from Antoine Griezmann. BARCELONA SPORT rub it in on Real Madrid with their front page headline. Real Madrid still haven't won at the Santiago Bernabéu and last night Real Betis made it a whole lot worse by inflicting Real's first defeat of the season in the 94th minute, 0-1. VALENCIA Regional Valencian sports daily SUPER DEPORTE offer their front page in reference to Simone Zaza's great start to this La Liga campaign and his recent hat-trick. The front page headline is quite funny where it states; "Continue like this baldy" FRANCE France's L'ÉQUIPE also dedicate this morning's front page to Real Madrid's terrible start to this season's La Liga campaign and the fact they haven't yet won at home. The front page headline reads; "Real Madrid is going bad". ITALY Italy's LA GAZETTA DELLO SPORT dedicate their front page to both Juventus and Napoli who have both started the campaign amazingly. Also at the bottom reference to Jake La Motta's passing away at 95 years of age. PORTUGAL Portugal's A BOLA dedicate their front page to Benfica's indifferent start to the league season and last night's home draw against Braga. The front page headline reads, "Walking on hot coals". Three games without winning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 FRIDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER 2017 MADRID MARCA offer this morning's front page in relation to the news that Diego Costa could be about to go back to Atlético Madrid. Up top we they also use a phrase Zidane said in the post match press conference after losing to Real Betis; "Be Calm". At the bottom, news of Valentino Rossi where he is getting back on the bike 21 days after breaking both his tibia and his fibula. BARCELONA MUNDO DEPORTIVO getting their own back after various humorous front pages after the Supercop de España defeats... In today's front page they show a stat I mentioned two days ago; Messi has scored 9 goals in La Liga so far which is the same amount of goals Real Madrid have in total. MADRID AS deliver their front page this morning in relation to Real Madrid's effectivity in front of goal. The front page headline states; "A Lot Of Shooting, But Terrible Aiming". They also state that this is the worst start for Real Madrid in the past 10 years and that 15 other teams in La Liga so far have a better record at home than Real. Up top the news that it seems both Atlético Madrid and Chelsea have come to an agreement over Diego Costa and his possible return to Atlético Madrid. BARCELONA SPORT offer their front page referring to Real Madrid's terrible start to this season's campaign. For them, this start by Real Madrid is their worst in 25 years and that many fans are questioning Zidane tactically. VALENCIA Regional Valencian sports daily SUPER DEPORTE today offer their front page in relation to Kondogbia and that Valencia CF have already decided to sign him permanently (he's on loan right now). Apparently he will cost €25m with a €100m buy-out clause with a contract until 2022. FRANCE France's L'ÉQUIPE this morning give their front page with the news that Neymar said sorry to the squad in private after his very public strop with Cavani. ITALY Italy's LA GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT deliver their front page on the duel both Napoli and Juventus are having since the start of the Series 'A' season. Both have won their 5 opening games and the headline states; "Napoli Beautiful and Juventus Ruthless". Also the news that Valentino Rossi is getting back on his bike 21 days after shattering his right leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted September 24, 2017 Author Share Posted September 24, 2017 SUNDAY 24th SEPTEMBER 2017 MADRID MARCA's front page this morning has Dani Ceballos on the front page after scoring two goals in the 1-2 victory away to Alavés in Vitória. The front page headline reads; "Take My Name". Also references to the hat-trick Álvaro Morata scored for Chelsea and they're calling him the 'English Pichichi'. BARCELONA MUNDO DEPORTIVO go with Barça's win away to Girona on their front page and the headline; "The Leader's Party". They also refer to Atlético Madrid's excellent win against Sevilla at home with Diego Costa in the stands watching (he's gonna be doing a lot of that until January). MADRID AS obviously go with Real Madrid's away victory to Deportivo Alavés with both goals in a 1-2 victory coming from Dani Ceballos. Also references to Morata's hat-trick for Chelsea against Stoke City. Up top they make reference to Barcelona's away victory to Girona where they headline it by saying Girona committed suicide with two own goals but most of all by putting a man marker the whole game on Lionel Messi. BARCELONA SPORT headline this morning's front page; "Machines" with Barcelona's 6th straight victory at the start of this new season in La Liga. 0-3 the scoreline away to Girona with two own goals and one from Luis Suárez. Also references to Morata's hat-trick for Chelsea. VALENCIA Regional Valencian sports daily SUPER DEPORTE deliver their front page this morning with a double headline... Up top we have today's game Valencia will be playing away to Real Sociedad in Anoeta where a victory will maintain them in a Champions League slot and also a reference to the fact wondered Carlos Soler debuted in Anoeta last season for Valencia under Prandelli. The second half of the front page is dedicated to Valencia Basket who won the Spanish Basketball Supercup 69-63 against Gran Canaria. ITALY Italy's LA GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT also do a double front page. Up top Valentino Rossi who in two weeks has come back from a double leg break and still in plaster to qualify in third place for today's MotoGP race... They call him "ET, The Extra Terrestrial". The bottom half of the front page dedicated to the victory by Juventus against city rivals Torino by 4-0 and a stellar display from Paulo Dybala. PORTUGAL Portugal's A BOLA this morning offer their front page to Benfica's first home win of the season which came against Paços Ferreira by 2-0 and with a front page headline that reads; "They've Woken Up". Also Sporting's first slip up of the season where they drew 1-1 away to Moreirense. Up top on the right corner a reference to an article inside today's A Bola on the history of Barcelona's Camp Nou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 SATURDAY 7th OCTOBER 2017 MADRID MARCA this morning delivered its front page dedicated to Spain's qualification for the World Cup in Russia next summer after beating Albania 3-0. The headline reads; 'The Zsars of Russia". on the right we have Agentina's woes after their 0-0 draw at home to Perú in La Bombonera which has made their passage to the World Cup finals all the more difficult and further down on the right hand side we see a review on Iniesta's renewal with FC Barcelona for life. BARCELONA MUNDO DEPORTIVO also go with Spain's World Cup qualification and up top Iniesta's renewal for FC Barcelona and the headline for him; "Unique". MADRID AS also opt for Spain's qualification for the World Cup in Russia with the headline; "We're going to Russia". Also at the bottom Iniesta's renewal for life with Barça. BARCELONA SPORT prefer to use the main proportion of their front page for Andrés Iniesta's contract renewal with FC Barcelona where he signed for life until he feels it's time to call it a day. The headline reads; "Pride". Up top Spain's qualification for the World Cup in Russia. VALENCIA Regional Valencian sports daily SUPER DEPORTE go with their front page also dedicated to Spain's qualification for the World Cup and Rodrigo (Valencia player) scoring his first goal for Spain in the 3-0 victory against Albania. ANDALUCÍA Regional Andalusian sports daily ESTADIO DEPORTIVO go with their front page dedicated to an extensive interview held inside with Real Betis head coach, Quique Setién. One of the quotes from his interview makes the front page where he says his football philosophy is based on winning and not mediocrity on being close. He wants to build a team to win and that means making the team feel confident. ITALY Italy's LA GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT dedicated this morning's front page to Italy's 1-1 draw with Macedonia. The front page headline reads; "Italy Booed"... In the subheading it talks about how Italy could even not make it into the play-offs if they were to lose the final game against Albania. ARGENTINA Argetnina's sports daily OLÉ also goes with the World Cup qualifiers but they obviously go with Argentina's difficult mission to go through. The front page headline reads; "Let's go for the miracle". After all the negative talk in the Argentinian press the day before after the 0-0 at home to Perú, now it's talk of hyping up the final game and feeling positive. They're going for the fact it wouldn't be the first time other nations feel the pressure and fall at the final hurdle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 TUESDAY 10th OCTOBER 2017 MADRID This morning MARCA's front page is in reference to the continuing World Cup qualifiers and the possible big players that could miss out... Luka Modrić, James Rodríguez, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Alexis Sánchez and Gianluigi Buffon. All of those player's respective national teams' destinies will soon be known. Up top Spain's victory against Israel away in Jerusalem last night with Illarramendi scoring a blistering shot for a 0-1 victory. BARCELONA MUNDO DEPORTIVO offer this morning's front page in reference to Spain's victory in Jerusalem last night against Israel 0-1 and then the main proportion of the front page dedicated to Argentina's all important away game against Ecuador... A victory will only do and the front page headline reads; "The Last Tango". MADRID AS deliver this morning's front page dedicated to Spain's victory away to Israel last night and the front page headline which reads; "Isco Is The Boss" and his incredible form both for club and country so far this season. BARCELONA SPORT dedicate the main proportion of their front page to the all important Ecuador versus Argentina which will decide weather or not 'La Albiceleste' will be in Russia next summer for the World Cup. The front page headline reads; "Football Owes You a World Cup". Up top Spain's victory in Jerusalem against Israel where Illarramendi gave Spain a 0-1 victory in the final game. VALENCIA Valencia regional sports daily SUPER DEPORTE deliver this morning's front page to more Zaza adulation and Valencia's upcoming away game against Real Betis who have also started the season in fine form. The front page headline uses the Valencian for 'Love' (Amunt) which reads; "Love Zaza". ITALY Italy's LA GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT dedicate this morning's front page to Italy's final game in the group stage of qualification for the World Cup in Russia next summer which saw them defeat Albania by 1-0 and with this guarantee they will be in the play-offs as top seeds which is very important. The front page headline reads; "Top Seeds". On the right hand side we also see reference to Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo who play their all important qualification games with their respective countries so as to go to the World Cup. PORTUGAL Portugal's A BOLA offer their front page focusing on Portugal's very important World Cup qualification game where they meet Switzerland who currently lie in 1st place in their group. One will go straight through to the World Cup and the other will go into the play-offs. The front page headline reads; "Let's Stamp Our World Cup Qualification". ARGENTINA Argentina's OLÉ offer this morning's front page dedicated to the final World Cup group game which sees over a dozen combinations on who goes or doesn't to the World Cup from the CONMEBOL confederation. Argentina play away to Ecuador where they haven't won in years and a victory is the only answer if they want to qualify. The front page headline reads; "Let The Best Team Win" (in football this is not always the case unfortunately). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulinho Dybala Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 2 hours ago, SirBalon said: TUESDAY 10th OCTOBER 2017 MADRID This morning MARCA's front page is in reference to the continuing World Cup qualifiers and the possible big players that could miss out... Luka Modrić, James Rodríguez, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Alexis Sánchez and Gianluigi Buffon. All of those player's respective national teams' destinies will soon be known. Up top Spain's victory against Israel away in Jerusalem last night with Illarramendi scoring a blistering shot for a 0-1 victory. BARCELONA MUNDO DEPORTIVO offer this morning's front page in reference to Spain's victory in Jerusalem last night against Israel 0-1 and then the main proportion of the front page dedicated to Argentina's all important away game against Ecuador... A victory will only do and the front page headline reads; "The Last Tango". MADRID AS deliver this morning's front page dedicated to Spain's victory away to Israel last night and the front page headline which reads; "Isco Is The Boss" and his incredible form both for club and country so far this season. BARCELONA SPORT dedicate the main proportion of their front page to the all important Ecuador versus Argentina which will decide weather or not 'La Albiceleste' will be in Russia next summer for the World Cup. The front page headline reads; "Football Owes You a World Cup". Up top Spain's victory in Jerusalem against Israel where Illarramendi gave Spain a 0-1 victory in the final game. VALENCIA Valencia regional sports daily SUPER DEPORTE deliver this morning's front page to more Zaza adulation and Valencia's upcoming away game against Real Betis who have also started the season in fine form. The front page headline uses the Valencian for 'Love' (Amunt) which reads; "Love Zaza". ITALY Italy's LA GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT dedicate this morning's front page to Italy's final game in the group stage of qualification for the World Cup in Russia next summer which saw them defeat Albania by 1-0 and with this guarantee they will be in the play-offs as top seeds which is very important. The front page headline reads; "Top Seeds". On the right hand side we also see reference to Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo who play their all important qualification games with their respective countries so as to go to the World Cup. PORTUGAL Portugal's A BOLA offer their front page focusing on Portugal's very important World Cup qualification game where they meet Switzerland who currently lie in 1st place in their group. One will go straight through to the World Cup and the other will go into the play-offs. The front page headline reads; "Let's Stamp Our World Cup Qualification". ARGENTINA Argentina's OLÉ offer this morning's front page dedicated to the final World Cup group game which sees over a dozen combinations on who goes or doesn't to the World Cup from the CONMEBOL confederation. Argentina play away to Ecuador where they haven't won in years and a victory is the only answer if they want to qualify. The front page headline reads; "Let The Best Team Win" (in football this is not always the case unfortunately). Thank you mate for the daily dose Must say I'm surprised there's no mention at all about Puigdemont and his key address today. How it could potentially affect Barca etc. etc. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41562155 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 23 minutes ago, Paulinho Dybala said: Thank you mate for the daily dose Must say I'm surprised there's no mention at all about Puigdemont and his key address today. How it could potentially affect Barca etc. etc. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41562155 The sports newspapers try their hardest to stay out of current affairs and certainly politics. Those are other papers mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 THURSDAY 12th OCTOBER 2017 MADRID MARCA join in the Messi adulation this morning with their front page headline reading; "A Country Named Messi". Florentino Pérez won't be happy about this and it's what he's gone on about for a number of years now. BARCELONA MUNDO DEPORTIVO also reflect the world's reaction to Messi saving his country's blushes at the possibility of not qualifying for the World Cup next summer in Russia. The front page headline reads; "Thank God" in reference to 'God' being Messi. At the bottom you can observe the reactions on the covers of Argentine newspapers. MADRID AS focus mainly on the fact that Spain will be going to the World Cup as the best performers in qualification in every aspect but will arrive there and not be a seed due to how the FIFA Rankings function. Up top we see a reference to how Messi saved Argentina. BARCELONA SPORT also go with Messi on their front page with the front page headline reading; "God Will Go To The World Cup". Also the reference up top to the €897m that FC Barcelona have taken in for the year which destroys anything any club anywhere has ever done. VALENCIA Regional Valencian sports daily SUPER DEPORTE have an interview inside with the U17 Spain coach where he speaks about another pearl from the Valencia youth sides, Ferran Torres. ITALY Italy's LA GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT also go with Messi as their main front page spotlight and their headline is; "The National Saviour" with a focus on how he took the whole team on his shoulders and was the only positive aspect of a team that lacks even the slightest shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 FRIDAY 13th OCTOBER 2017 MADRID MARCA's front page this morning is dedicated to the Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane who will be coaching his 100th game for the club away to Getafe this weekend. The front page headline reads; "His Passion Will Help Us Continue To Achieve Our Dreams". At the bottom we see a focus on the Paris Saint-Germain owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi who is being investigated for backhanding money to tv companies in Spain, Italy, France and Portugal. Up top next to the title we see the focus on the big game of the weekend which sees FC Barcelona travel to play against Atlético Madrid in La Liga. BARCELONA MUNDO DEPORTIVO deliver their front page this morning focusing on Andrés Iniesta with the front page headline that reads; "Captain Barça" and the caption below; "I've given the maximum to the club and I can continue to do so". At the bottom left we see more on Al Khelaifi (PSG owner) being investigated for subordination. MADRID AS like Marca goes with the headline on Zinedine Zidane coaching his 100th official game for Real Madrid when they visit Getafe. Up top a focus on the game between Atlético Madrid and FC Barcelona. BARCELONA SPORT like Mundo Deportivo go with Andrés Iniesta on the front page and a quote from a press conference yesterday; "I would never cheat on Barça". He also let loose that the World Cup in Russia could be his final tournament for Spain. VALENCIA Regional Valencia sports daily SUPER DEPORTE go with the game which sees two great starters in La Liga this season who play each other. Valencia CF against Real Betis is the game and the front page headline refers to how both clubs selected the right coaches in Marcelino and Quíque Stetién respectively. ITALY Italy's LA GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT focus their front page on a wonderful weekend of football which sees three very big games in Juventus v SS Lazio, AS Roma v SSC Napoli and International v AC Milan. FRANCE France's L'ÉQUIPE focus their front page mainly on more scandal surrounding the Paris Saint-Germain owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi... We already have the backhanders on acquiring the hosting of the World Cup that's been going on for a few years, the alleged breaking of the FFP rules with signings for PSG and now subordination in acquiring tv contracts for the World Cup in Qatar. The front page headline reads; "The Poison Of Suspicion". PORTUGAL Portugal's A BOLA this morning offer their front page focusing on yesterday's result between Oleiros and Sporting Lisbon by 2-4. The front page headline reads; "There's No Party Like This One". ARGENTINA Argentina's OLÉ deliver this morning's front page where up top they write about the rumours that Javier Mascherano could be contemplating leaving FC Barcelona as he's not getting enough games so far early on this season and he wants to be on top form for what will be his final World Cup for his country. Also the successful knee ligament operation on Gago and the possible acquisition of Dario Cvitanich by River Plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 SATURDAY 14th OCTOBER 2017 MADRID MARCA deliver a rather humorous front page this morning coupled with the front page headline stating that the big game in La Liga in on tonight; "For Dinner We Have Caviar". The humorous part using a plate and a knife and fork is because of the curious statements both Diego Someone and Ernesto Valverde made in the pre-match press conference. The Atleti coach answering a question about how they would set-up the grass he stated that when he invites someone around his house he doesn't expect the person invited to question what he puts on the table. Valverde when told about Simeone's remark, he answered humorously that his team will adapt to the menu and the crockery. BARCELONA MUNDO DEPORTIVO also deliver their front page in reference to tonight's big game between Atlético Madrid and FC Barcelona. Their front page headline states that this game has arrived at an important moment. MADRID AS offer this morning's front page also focusing on tonight's big La Liga clash between Atleti and Barça with a front page headline that reads; "The Wanda Metropolitano examines the leader". They also have those funny quotes both coaches made in yesterday's pre-match press conference. BARCELONA SPORT deliver their front page this morning with a front page containing Messi and stating that he's in the form of his life. The front page headline reads; "Messi is frightening". At the bottom they also focus on Real Madrid's game away to Getafe and the suggestion that Zidane will be risking somewhat with rotations. VALENCIA Regional Valencia sports daily SUPER DEPORTE offer this morning's front page on another big game in La Liga this weekend between to in form sides, Valencia and Real Betis. The front page headline suggests that it's a sort of final seeing that they have both started the season in a similar fashion and that any victory either way could mark a different path respectively. ITALY Italy's LA GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT have an ingenious front page referring to the three big games in Series 'A' this weekend which see Juventus take on Lazio, Roma clash with Napoli and then you have the Milan derby between Inter and AC Milan. The front page headline reads; "Everyone Against Everyone". PORTUGAL Portugal's A BOLA this morning provide their front page focusing on the game today between Olhanense and Benfica in the Taça de Portugal. FRANCE France's L'ÉQUIPE deliver their front page in reference to last night's big game in Ligue1 which saw Olympique Lyonnais win 3-2 agains AS Monaco and a star performance from Fekir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 SUNDAY 15th OCTOBER 2017 MADRID MARCA deliver this morning's front page lauding Real Madrid's victory away to Getafe and also Cristiano Ronaldo getting off the mark in La Liga. The front page headline reads: "He always Returns". BARCELONA MUNDO DEPORTIVO focus on Barça's game at the Metropolitano where they drew against Atlético Madrid. The front page headline reads; "Massive Point". At the bottom they refer to Real Madrid's victory at Getafe where Cristiano Ronaldo rescued them in the 85th minute. MADRID AS focus on Real Madrid's last ditch victory at Getafe by 1-2. Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the 85th minute to take the three points. The front page headline reads; "Cristiano Breaks His Duck". Up top AS put their own take on Barcelona's result against Atlético Madrid... For AS, Barça couldn't cope with the Metropolitano, yet they go onto say Atleti started better and Barcelona dominated the second half. BARCELONA SPORT use the same front page headline as Mundo Deportivo; "Massive Point Of A Leader" with the Atlético Madrid v FC Barcelona game being the centre of attention on the front page. At the bottom references to Real Madrid's victory away to Getafe by 1-2 and how Cristiano saved Real. VALENCIA Regional Valencian sports daily SUPER DEPORTE focus on the big game for today Sunday which is the Real Betis v Valencia CF at the Beníto Villamarín. The front page headline in reference to Valencia, reads; "Today We Can Be Second". ITALY Italy's LA GAZZETTA DELO SPORT offer this morning's front page focusing again on the three big games of the weekend in Series 'A'. One is left to be played which is referenced up top and is the Milan derby. The other two were played yesterday and that's where the front page headline focuses its attention; "Juve Flop, Napoli Run Off". Also Insigne's 100th goal of his career. PORTUGAL Portugal's A BOLA focus their attention on this morning's front page with Benfica's 0-1 victory against Olhanense, with a front page headline that reads; "Gabs Has Goals". A good victory with new faces. Also references to Cristiano Ronaldo's 85th minute goal away to Getafe which saved Real Madrid's day. FRANCE France's L'ÉQUIPE this morning offer their front page dedicated to PSG's hard fought 1-2 victory against Dijon with a from page headline that reads; "Meunier Scores Twice". Also a reference to Federer and Nadal being inseparable this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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