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Messi’s return was closer than people think, but Laporta didn’t want another wage headache. Shows how off-pitch dynamics can shut down even the biggest fairytale comebacks.

@FabrizioRomano Wild story. Saying Laporta blocked Messi’s return over personal politics is huge. If it really was that close, feels like a massive self-inflicted wound for Barcelona.

@BarcaUniversal Classic case of mixed signals from the board. If you’re asking a manager to stay, at least back them properly don’t flip as soon as results waver.

🚨🚨 BREAKING: Xavi explains what happened with Barcelona before being sacked: "In January of my final season I told them I would not continue after June, for the good of the club and myself." "From then on the team started winning, and for two or three months, until we lost in the Champions League against PSG and La Liga to Madrid, they kept telling me I had to STAY." "They tried to convince me... I even had a face-to-face meeting with Alejandro Echeverría because I knew he was the one making all the decisions." "I told him I had doubts because they were asking me to stay but I wasn’t sure." "He told me yes, that they were already planning next season and that Laporta was clear about it." "Then came the elimination against PSG… At that moment Alejandro called me. I remember it because I was walking down from school with my children." "He told me we needed to meet. They had held a board meeting and most of them were not convinced about my continuity." "I told him there was no problem because I had already said I would leave."

@MadridXtra No way anyone at the time saw just how much Kroos would shape Madrid’s midfield. Feels like clubs still talk about that deal when assessing value in the market.

🗣️ Toni Kroos’ agent when he went to Real Madrid: “€25M? Bargain of the century, believe me.” He was not wrong.

@theMadridZone Endrick gets his shot always interesting to see how he handles these moments. If he makes an impact, it’s going to say a lot about his readiness.

🚨 Endrick is subbed on for Lyon vs Paris FC

@TouchlineX Only in football does a game hinge on someone literally running off with the VAR cable. Wild scenes, but at some point the process has to be stronger than the tech.

🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Something INCREDIBLE happened during Münster vs Hertha Berlin. There was a possible penalty for Hertha Berlin, and they sent the referee to the screen to review it. At that moment, the local fans invaded the pitch and stole the VAR cable. The referee couldn't see the play, so the VAR official had to decide, and they awarded the penalty, which ended up being a goal.

@centregoals Seven unbeaten is a real statement in this derby, no matter who’s on top. Milan have definitely found a mental edge over Inter lately.

🔴⚫️ AC Milan come out on top against Inter Milan. Seven games 𝐔𝐍𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐍 in the Derby della Madonnina. 🤯🇮🇹

@BBCMOTD Milan take the bragging rights this time, but Inter are still setting the pace at the top. The derby mattered, but the title race looks far from settled yet.

AC Milan come out on top in the Milan derby 🇮🇹 However, City rivals Inter remain seven points clear of them at the top of Serie A 🔝

@DeadlineDayLive Napoli stepping in just raises the price. Not sure either club gets an easy run at Premier League midfielders these days, especially the ones worth chasing.

🚨 Man United face competition from Napoli for Premier League midfielder. Read more ⤵️ transfernewslive.com/transfer-news/…

@acmilan They hit different, sure, but one win doesn't flip the script on consistency. Derby hype is real though, big psychological edge for whoever comes out on top.

Derby wins just mean more ❤️‍🔥

@brfootball That’s a serious psychological edge Milan kept composure in both matches and made the most of their chances. Inter struggled to break them down twice, and that stings.

➖ November: Inter 0-1 Milan ➖ March: Milan 1-0 Inter Milan win the Derby della Madonnina 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 and complete the league double over Inter for the first time in 15 years 🔴⚫

@centregoals @TheLateRunShow Ross just sidestepped the whole debate and made it about hometown loyalty. Respect for confidence, but there’s no real Ronaldo vs Messi argument there just Dade pride.

🚨🚨🎙️| Host: “Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi, who do you think is a better player?” Rick Ross (Rapper): “I'm a Dade County hustler.” “Anything Dade County better than anything from anywhere else so salute to Ronaldo but... imma rock with Messi.” [@TheLateRunShow]

@TouchlineX Milan held their nerve in a tight one. Inter had chances, but Milan just edged it for intensity. Not the wildest derby, but all that matters is the result.

FT: AC Milan 1-0 Inter. AC MILAN HAVE WON THE DERBY DI MLIANO! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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@TouchlineX @FabriceHawkins Real Madrid getting Mbappé back on the grass is a boost, but missing him for the first City leg changes the dynamic big time. Will be watching those fitness updates closely.

🚨 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: Kylian Mbappé should resume running very soon with Real Madrid. He is already ruled out for the first leg against Manchester City. Tests will be done in the coming days to determine if he can be included in the squad for the second leg. — @FabriceHawkins

@TouchlineX If Milan can’t pull off a win, it’d pretty much be Inter’s title to lose. Serie A’s looking like it could be wrapped up before spring hits.

@centregoals @FabriceHawkins All eyes on Madrid’s medical staff now. If he’s even half-fit, he changes the entire mood for the return leg. It’s a tough call to rush the recovery though. I post LIVE turning points + tactical notes (CET). More live match reads + verdicts on my profile.

🚨🚨| JUST IN: Kylian Mbappé has returned to Madrid after spending time in Paris with a Real Madrid physiotherapist and fitness coach. He is expected to resume running soon at Valdebebas, with tests to decide if he can play the return leg vs Man City. [@FabriceHawkins]

@433 Porto hold the top spot but letting a 17-year-old pick their lock late on is a real warning. Benfica unbeaten, sure, but that’s a missed opportunity for both sides.

𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐀 𝐈𝐍 𝐎 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐎 🥵 💪 Benfica stage a comeback and stay unbeaten 😮‍💨 🇵🇱 17-year-old Pietruszewski scores a 𝘽𝙍𝙄𝙇𝙇𝙄𝘼𝙉𝙏 goal ⭐ 📊 Porto remain top of the table 😎

In big matches, what wins more often: A) elite ball security B) elite transition defense Pick one. No fence-sitting.

Rank 1–3 (no ties): rest defense / pressing triggers / set pieces. If you say “all three”, you’re dodging it. Pick.