Unpredictable reactions from Neymar Junior’s selection
Neymar Jr will be at the World Cup with Brazil. This was the question of the evening for all the player’s fans and the outcome was positive. After a season of ups and downs with Santos, the former Parisian was called up by Carlo Ancelotti and will wear the iconic number 10 of the Seleção for the 4th time in the World Cup, as reported by O Globo, nearly 3 years after his last selection in October 2023. A choice that divides opinions regarding the 34-year-old player’s physical condition for such a competition. Naturally, the press reacted to this call-up in the early morning. Starting with L’Équipe who quotes the coach saying, “he will play if he deserves it“. From the Catalan press as well, there was joy over the news. Sport specifies that Ancelotti forgives Neymar with this call-up, while Mundo Deportivo believes it was deserved. The announcement was made with great fanfare in a room that erupted at the mention of Neymar’s name. Several videos showing young Brazilians celebrating in the streets after the announcement are also flooding social media, along with a video of the happy Brazilian exclaiming, “I’m in, I made it,” making its rounds around the world.
Arsenal attentive to Manchester City’s match
Arsenal is now only “‘a step from paradise'” after their 1-0 victory against Burnley as Daily Mail headlines. Kay Havertz soars and brings Arsenal closer to glory, according to Daily Star. Once again, Arsenal relied on their secret weapon: corners, as the German scored the Gunners’ 18th goal of the season from this set-piece in the league. This crucial goal helped Mikel Arteta’s men achieve a 25th league victory this season, temporarily putting them five points ahead of Manchester City who plays at Bournemouth on Tuesday. The Gunners will watch this match with great attention because if City fails to win or draws, Arsenal will be crowned English champions for the 14th time in history and end a 22-year drought without the Premier League title.
Flick can break a record set by Luis Enrique
The extension of Hansi Flick’s contract is making headlines in Sport. The Catalan media highlights the statement from the German coach who declared he is “‘more hungry than ever'” after extending his stay with the Blaugrana until 2028. A well-deserved reward after a generally successful season and a new title won in La Liga. The final match could allow Flick to further enhance his reputation. As reported by Sport, if he wins the last match of the season against Valencia, the German coach will surpass the 59 wins in the league over two seasons established by Luis Enrique. With 59 wins in 75 games, he has surpassed Pep Guardiola during the 2008 to 2010 seasons and could become the first Blaugrana coach to achieve 60 wins in the league over two seasons. Besides this match, the coach is also planning for the upcoming season, including choosing the future number 9 for Barcelona after Robert Lewandowski’s departure. Despite the club’s financial difficulties, the coach admitted to needing a striker and is actively working on various options.
