Vinicius Jr’s stunning entrance impresses, Florian Wirtz aims for the Ballon d’Or

2 hours ago 1
ARTICLE AD

King Vini

A high-flying performance for Vinicius Junior, nicknamed the king of rock by AS. Benched to rest, Ancelotti had no choice but to bring him on. His liveliness and incessant dribbling weighed on the Catalan defense. Trailing 1-0 against Espanyol, Real Madrid responded after his spectacular entry to finally win 4-1. Vini reminded us who is the boss of this team and played his best game of the season according to Brand. It’s simple, the Madrid winger scored, gave an assist and won a penalty. The moment for him to finally start his season.

Wirtz the contender

Image looked into the Ballon d’Or question in today’s edition. And the newspaper believes that Florian Wirtz is a serious contender. With his double league and cup win last year, the Europa League final and his two goals at the Euro this summer, the German has some assets to show. Also voted best player in the Bundesliga, winner of the German Super Cup and author of a double in the Champions League against Feyenoord, the young nugget is in sparkling form. For the daily, there is no doubt, he has the potential to one day win the ultimate individual distinction.

The Milan derby

A big shock is in prospect this evening, the Milan derby, the one that will reveal the truth as the Gazette on its front page. The newspaper has dissected this match from all angles. First, it is a story of a duel on the field, between Lautaro Martinez and Alvaro Morata. The South American champion against the European champion. A match within the match. Another duel, that of the benches between Fonseca and Inzaghi. The Portuguese coach is playing for his life tonight, a defeat would push his leaders to fire him. The name of Maurizio Sarri is circulating to replace him. And the last duel is that between the American funds, Redbird and Oaktree which finance each of the teams. This derby symbolizes this football which has broken the romanticism to open up to the business world according to the newspaper.

Avatar photo

Written by:

Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team.
 
 As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers.
 
 When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

Read Entire Article