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Bayern in talks with De Zerbi
Matteo Moretto
Reliability: 4,5
Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Roberto De Zerbi is among contenders for the vacant position at Bayern Munich after Thomas Tuchel's departure this summer. In recent weeks, there have been direct contacts between Bayern Munich and Roberto De Zerbi. Even though Xabi Alonso still remains a priority for Die Roten, De Zerbi is also on the list, as the club considers him an interesting coach with qualities suitable for the highest level. The Italian manager is pleased with Bayern's attention, but is in no hurry to make a decision, wanting to consider all available options.
Raphinha unhappy at Barcelona
Football España
Reliability: 4
Barcelona winger Raphinha does not feel supported by the club and fans. Despite constant rumours about the Brazilian's transfer, Raphinha himself has no intention of leaving the Catalans. He believes that he has been mistreated since joining the Spanish giants. The player constantly faces criticism from fans as well as the press, and Barcelona does nothing to support him. Raphinha was confident of becoming the main man after Ousmane Dembele's departure to PSG, though Xavi has more confidence in the 16-year-old Yamal. Barcelona will reportedly facilitate the transfer of the Brazilian as soon as they receive an appropriate offer. Earlier on, it was rumoured that Al Hilal were willing to pay €100 million for Raphinha and triple his salary.
Zinedine Zidane's conditions for taking Man Utd job revealed
Football España
Reliability: 4
Zinedine Zidane has hinted at the three things that must happen at Manchester United if he is to manage the team:
"I am a born winner and I was here to win trophies, but beyond this are human beings, emotions, life. And I have the feeling that these things have not been valued, that it has not been understood that this is also how the dynamics of a great club are maintained. In some ways, I have even been reproached for it. Today the life of a coach on the bench of a great club is two seasons, not much more”.
VINICIUS BREAKS DOWN IN TEARS DURING PRESS CONFERENCE
Brazil's Vinícius Júnior broke down in tears at Monday's news conference as he admitted he has "less will to play" because of racist abuse directed toward him in Spain. The Real Madrid forward, however, said he is not considering leaving LaLiga despite the racist chants he has heard by opposing fans since he arrived at Madrid more than five years ago.
"I've been here for a long time watching this and I feel more and more sad," Vinícius said. "I have less and less will to play. With each complaint made I feel worse, but I have to appear here and show my face. I have asked for help from UEFA, FIFA, CONMEBOL, CBF -- they can fight against that. The problem that exists in Spain is that racism is not a crime. Playing football is important, but the fight against racism is very important," he said. "Let people of colour have a normal life. If this were the case, I would go to my club's games focused only on playing. The only thing I want is to continue playing and for everyone to have a normal life”.
DANI ALVES RELEASED FROM PRISON
OFFICIALLY
Former Brazil footballer Dani Alves was released from prison after making the €1 million bail payment required as he awaits the result of an appeal to his rape conviction, Reuters and Spanish courts confirmed on Monday. Alves was sentenced to 4½ years in prison on Feb. 22 after Catalonia's top court found him guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in 2022. He was granted bail on Wednesday but remained in prison for the remainder of the week after failing to come up with the money in time.
Sources had told ESPN last week that Alves was exploring different avenues to raise the €1m, including freeing up some of his assets and requesting money owed to him by the Spanish tax agency. Spanish news agency EFE reported through judicial sources that Alves had made the payment on Friday. On Monday, the court confirmed receipt of Alves' bail payment and said he was due to be released within hours.
For Alves to be released, he is required to hand over his Brazilian and Spanish passports, in addition to posting bail, and is prohibited from leaving the country. He still has a residence near Barcelona. Alves also cannot come within 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) of the victim or try to communicate with her, and he must make weekly check-ins at the courthouse.
‘Memphis Depay is the one who paid €1 million in bail for Dani Alves, leading to his release from prison,’ CentreGoals informs.
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