Death threats for Pickford
What makes the headlines today in England is again the Mersey derby, between Liverpool and Everton. Indeed, we learn this Tuesday, in the Daily Express in particular, that the Police have opened an investigation. Jordan Pickford received death threats after his very physical outing on Virgil van Dijk during the meeting. Yesterday, we also learned that the porter will not be prosecuted for this gesture by the English federation. Jordan Pickford’s death threats are also making headlines in Daily Mirror. The tabloid explains that these were posted on Twitter, and that some messages also affected Richarlison. Finally, still with regard to the meeting, the Daily Mail gives us new information. According to the newspaper, the referee in charge of video assistance did not know he could give Pickford a red card for his gesture. Van Dijk being in an offside position, he believed that this negated the foul, and therefore any possible penalty. A breach that does not please the side of Liverpool, the Reds have asked for clarification on this specific point.
Barça in fashion “Revenge”
In Spain, and especially in Catalonia, the return of the Champions League seems more important than ever. After the rout of last season, 8-2 against Bayern Munich, Barça wants revenge. It’s here “Revenge Champions”, according to the newspaper Sport. The Blaugrana therefore approach the first meeting of C1, with the knife between the teeth. The meeting should be difficult for Ferencváros, opponent of the evening. It will also be the “Great revenge” for a certain Lionel Messi, as reported Sports world. He who was particularly talked about this summer, with his departure from Barcelona, finally aborted, will have a lot to do for this great comeback of the Champions League.
Pirlo makes his debut in C1
We are now going to Italy, where the comeback of the Champions League is also making the headlines. The Gazzetta dello Sport speaks for example of “Starry dreams”, which the return of European competition promises. Because today, it is the entry in the running of Lazio, but especially of Juventus. The first big test for his new trainer, Andrea Pirlo who discovers the C1, as a coach. First steps that will be scrutinized everywhere, as evidenced by Corriere dello Sport, who sees “Burning debut for Pirlo”. Indeed, he will have to do without Cristiano Ronaldo who is positive for the coronavirus, and will have to manage the Paulo Dybala case which was controversial yesterday. On the other hand, for Tuttosport, it is from Álvaro Morata that salvation will come. It is “In shape, motivated and still decisive in C1”, says the transalpine daily.
