Powered by
🥐 Unstoppable Spain, farewell to Leo: Wednesday’s 5️⃣ stories
- Story by
- 🥐 Unstoppable Spain, farewell to Leo: Wednesday’s 5️⃣ stories
🥐 Unstoppable Spain, farewell to Leo: Wednesday's 5️⃣ stories
The football action on October 7 brought qualification for Spain's senior and Under-21 teams, Leo Messi's emotional farewell to Argentina, controversy surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo, and the battle for wonderkid JJ Gabriel.
Spain reach the quarter-finals with a 'Merino special'
Spain mathematically secured their place in the Nations League quarter-finals after beating Croatia 2-1. Once again, Mikel Merino stepped up in the closing minutes to settle the contest and seal a crucial win.
Advertisement
Leo Messi's emotional farewell
A historic night for world football. Leo Messi played his final match for the Albiceleste in a 3-0 victory over Benin. The Argentine star bowed out with a goal and two assists, bringing a legendary chapter to a close: 208 appearances, 126 goals, 70 assists and four titles.
Cristiano lashes out at Jorge Jesus
Cristiano Ronaldo broke his silence after leaving Portugal's training camp. The Portuguese star was blunt about his reason for leaving: "Jorge Jesus went back on his word." The tension between the coach and the captain is tearing apart the atmosphere around the national team.
Advertisement
Madrid and Barça battle for JJ Gabriel
A Clásico in the boardroom. According to Sky Sports Germany, Real Madrid and Barcelona are each preparing mega-offers to sign JJ Gabriel, Manchester United's young prospect. Both clubs are putting together astronomical packages with high salaries and bonuses to persuade the player.
Big win seals Under-21 Euros spot
Spain's Under-21 team secured qualification for the European Championship in Albania and Serbia with an emphatic 6-1 win over Romania at Can Misses. A hat-trick from Pablo García, a brace from Gonzalo and goals from Iker Bravo and Yarek capped a triumphant stroll for the 'Rojita'.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
