Tottenham's identity crisis
The Daily Mail has put together a very interesting article for us on Tottenham's identity crisis. A club torn between its ambition to become a big club and its current limits. President Daniel Levy crystallizes tensions. He is accused of favoring finances rather than the land. Despite the arrival of Ange Postecoglou and a spectacular style of play, Spurs are struggling to maintain the consistency necessary to claim titles. Fans, frustrated by past failures and controversial recruiting choices, are divided. Between Postecoglou's idealistic vision and Levy's pragmatism, the club's future remains uncertain. There is one story that sums up the way many Tottenham fans view their club. In 2019, the club negotiated with Sporting Lisbon for Bruno Fernandes but could not agree on a deal. Fernandes reportedly cried in his president's office when he found out the transfer was cancelled. Six months later he signed for United. “It seemed a bit typical at the time,” says a source with knowledge of the situation, who adds that “the same thing happened with Luis Diaz in Porto. He ended up at Liverpool. » Basically, Spurs do not pay the same salaries as other big clubs. No one earns more than 240,000 euros per week. At Arsenal for example, the relatively unknown midfielder Thomas Partey earns exactly that amount.
big shock of the day in Spain
Co-leaders with 38 points, FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid face off this evening to determine who will spend Christmas at the top of LaLiga. Barcelona, losing momentum with recent defeats, must cope without Lamine Yamal, while Flick hesitates between stability and strengthening of the midfield. Atlético, in fine form with 11 consecutive victories, are following a cautious strategy under Simeone, still looking for a first win at Barcelona. Griezmann will lead the Madrid attack against a formidable Catalan team in major events. In the event of a draw, Real Madrid could take the opportunity to take the lead. Griezmann and Julián Álvarez form a formidable duo for Atlético. The Frenchman, top scorer in the club's history with 192 goals, is in great form with 7 goals in his last 6 matches. He returned to Barcelona, marked by a mixed experience, but determined to win a league title. Julián Álvarez, with 12 goals this season, discovers Barça in official competition and impresses with his rapid adaptation to Simeone's style. Together, they have 23 goals and hope to shine on this big stage. The little anecdote from this meeting, Dani Olmo, in the middle of the soap opera concerning his registration for Barça, was often close to joining Atlético, where Simeone appreciated his profile, without this materializing. This evening, against Atlético, Olmo hopes to shine and remind people of his importance to Barça.
PSG risks a double sanction because of Kylian Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé is still demanding €55 million in unpaid salaries and bonuses from PSG. Paris still refuses to pay the amount due, despite the decision of the LFP legal commission. The striker's lawyer therefore contacted the FFF and asked to review the validity of the capital club's UEFA Club license. A license which allows the club to compete in European Cups. There would first be condemnation at the national level and then at the continental level if UEFA chooses to take up the matter. The lawyer also exploded and spoke out about the attitude of PSG. “PSG wants to escape football regulations. He is willing to bring down the system rather than fulfill his obligations. » PSG therefore risks a double sanction in this affair.
