The 6 key sports news of this morning

CHAMPIONS

Laporta: “You have to take out your pride”

The president of the FC Barcelona, Joan Laporta, has been optimistic for the game against the Bayern, a decisive match for the Barça club if it wants to continue in the Champions League. “I have seen faces of a lot of concentration in the players, with motivation work. I think the players are going to take it out and that we will pass“, has assured the president of Barça.

Joan Laporta, before the Bayern-Barça executive lunch

Joan Laporta, before the Bayern-Barça executive lunch.

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SOCCER

Marcelo already knows where he will play next season

After 13 years at Real Madrid, Marcelo he is close to closing this stage with the white team. The Brazilian’s contract ends next June and everything indicates that he would have already decided what his future will be from then on. A future that would pass through do not renew and return to your country.

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Marcelo already knows where he will play next season.

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REAL MADRID

Real Madrid expands its debt to include a new stadium remodeling

The Real Madrid extends the loan of 525 million euros carried out to start the remodeling works of the stadium in 2019. Now, the white team has requested other 225 million euros at an interest of 1.53% for the construction of a greenhouse below the surface that occupies the field of play, as reported by the club in a statement.

The works of the new Santiago Bernabéu stadium continue at their own pace and now it is possible to see how the retractable mechanism of the pitch will be.  The floor can be 'hidden' by trays, revealing an artificial grass pitch that can become a sports court, the scene of fairs and congresses and even concerts, all made with the latest technology

The works of the new Santiago Bernabéu stadium continue at their own pace and now it is possible to see how the retractable mechanism of the pitch will be.

REAL VALLADOLID

Club statement: “We deplore the behavior of Gonzalo Plata”

The Real Valladolid has issued a statement this Wednesday in which it announces that, this morning, the Ecuadorian international Gonzalo silver has suffered a traffic accident In the city center. There are still details that have not come to light about how the events unfolded, but the club has made it clear that it will not ignore what happened: “Preserving the privacy of the player, the club reserves the appropriate disciplinary measures, and will open the corresponding file when it has all the information“.

Ecuadorian international Gonzalo Plata will be sanctioned by Real Valladolid

Ecuadorian international Gonzalo Plata will be sanctioned by Real Valladolid.

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SOCCER

Javi Gracia, presented as Al-Sadd’s new coach

The Al Sadd has already officially presented this Wednesday the substitute of Xavi Hernandez. It’s about Spanish Javi garcia, who begins a new stage as coach of the Qatari team. García revealed that he has signed a one-year contract and assured that he will try to maintain Xavi’s style. “The goal is always to win every game in every competition, win more titles and be part of the club’s long history“he declared.

Javi Gracia, new coach of Al Sadd

Javi Gracia, Al Sadd’s new coach.

Al Sadd

TENNIS

The Australian Open confirms the presence of Djokovic

Finally, Novak Djokovic yes he will play the Australian Open. The competition published the list of players who will enter the main draw and the first name that appears is that of the Serbian tennis player, who had not confirmed his presence in the first Grand Slam of the season due to their distrust of getting the Covid-19 vaccine that the tournament demands.

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The Australian Open confirms the presence of Djokovic.

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THE OPINION

Hector Coca

The Catalan coach affirmed that the Frenchman wants a good project: