Europe ignites for the premiere of Captain Mbappé, Luka Modric has decided for his future

A successful first for Mbappé

For its first post-World Cup match, the French team did not make a fuss by crushing the Netherlands 4-0 in this first match of the Euro 2024 qualifiers. The Blues relied on a lucky captain named Kylian Mbappé, who perfectly succeeded in his first with the armband as the newspaper puts it The Team ! A double including a decisive pass for his vice-captain Antoine Griezmann. On this Saturday morning, the PSG striker is reaping the praises of the European press. In France already, with The Parisian which underlines the promising beginnings of the Blues of Mbappé. In Spain, the performance of the Parisian did not go unnoticed, quite the contrary. Mbappé and Griezmann excite France, writes the newspaper brand in its inner pages. For the Spanish site Sport, Mbappé is a beast, in reference to his magnificent goal as a soloist on his second achievement. In Italy it is The Gazzetta dello Sport who talks about it. “ Mbappé overwhelms the Blues and Maignan saves a penalty “. Difficult to dream better for a first as captain.

Modric is fed up

Luka Modrić, at the end of the contract with Real Madrid with whom he is linked until June 2023, is expected to leave the club. Because in Madrid, the Casa Blanca will not force anything. The Spanish club will offer an extension to its number 10 if it feels that the latter can still make a contribution to the building. Otherwise, it will not retain it. The 37-year-old Croatian, who will soon celebrate ten years with the Casa Blanca, wanted to put an end to the suspense over his future and on the rumors sending him to Al Nassr with his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo should end with his statement. ” As for the future, I think I’m getting tired of the number of times I’ve repeated the same answer. My wish is known, I would like to stay at Real Madrid. Everything else is just media rumors “, he let go.

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De Bruyne nagacé by Guardiola

Manchester City mastermind Kevin De Bruyne makes headlines Manchester Evening News this Saturday. And for good reason, the Belgian pushed a little rant against his coach, Pep Guardiola. The English tabloid explains that KDB has expressed its disappointment with the methods of the Catalan coach. A bit like Erling Haaland who is often out before the end of the match, the 31-year-old is disappointed not to start all matches as a starter. On several occasions this season, Pep Guardiola has decided to do without the services of his player, even during important matches. The person concerned, however, explains that he understands the management of his coach who must manage the troops. There is no doubt that this strategy aims to have a KDB at the best level for the important deadlines of the end of the season, with in particular a quarter-final of the Champions League final to come against Real Madrid.