🚨🎙️ Thierry Henry on Amad Diallo & Noussair Mazraoui’s national team brilliance vs their average Manchester United performances;
Amad Diallo… listen, when he wears that Ivory Coast jersey, it’s a different player. At the Africa Cup of Nations he was outstanding, and even this weekend, coming off the bench to score that dramatic 90th-minute winner against Ecuador in the World Cup — pure quality, pure confidence. That’s the Amad we all know he can be.
But at Manchester United since the AFCON? Average. Just average. The spark isn’t quite there the same way.
You saw exactly the same thing with Noussair Mazraoui against Brazil for Morocco — suddenly driving forward, winning duels, looking like a top-class player again. So I have to ask: what are these national teams feeding these boys? What belief, what freedom, what environment are they creating that unlocks their very best version?
Manchester United need to find the answers to these questions, and they need to find them fast. Because right now, the national teams are getting the real Amad… and the club is still waiting
🚨🗣️ Roy Keane on Real Madrid’s activity in the transfer market:
“People act surprised whenever Real Madrid enter the race for a player. Why? They’re Real Madrid. They can pick up the phone and go after almost any player in world football whenever they want.
For decades they’ve been the destination club. Most players don’t even hesitate when Madrid come calling. That’s the reality of football.
The only club I’ve seen consistently stand toe-to-toe with them for players is Manchester United. In fact, if a player rejects Real Madrid, there’s a good chance it’s because Manchester United are involved. We’ve seen examples before, like Leny Yoro initially preferring United despite Madrid’s interest.
That’s the level we’re talking about. Madrid are giants, and most clubs simply can’t compete with their history, prestige, and pull. When they want a player, they usually get him. The rest are often just spectators once Madrid decide to move.”
🚨🗣Kate[CBS]: Ivory coast won against Ecuador, Morocco drew against Brazil, Tunisia lost to Sweden but what do you think about African teams so far
🚨🗣Didier Drogba: Diomande, Amad Diallo, Hakimi and the othere have shown there are talents in Africa. I strongly believe an African country will win the world cup in this year world cup tournament. Yes, there is Germany, Japan, Brazil, France but this year will be different
The ivorians plans worked perfectly on the Ecuador I thought they were brilliant. Morocc also played better than the Brazili too
🚨🗣️ Thierry Henry on Marc Cucurella joining Real Madrid 👀
“I’m not even shocked.
Chelsea fans will call it betrayal, but maybe Cucurella just got tired of waiting for a ‘project’ that changes every six months.
When Real Madrid call, serious players think differently. One club promises trophies, the other promises patience and vibes.
Chelsea finally had a player performing at an elite level… and somehow still lost him. That is impressive in its own way, this can’t happen to arsenal because we’re a big team. ”
🚨🎙️ Patrice Evra on Amad’s role for Ivory Coast:
🗣️ “Has anyone else noticed how Amad was basically playing a Bernardo Silva-type free-roaming role when he came on for Ivory Coast?
The same type of goal he scored against France in their final friendly was very similar to the one he scored against Ecuador.
He was playing as a free-roaming creator who starts from the right but is given the freedom to influence the game wherever space appears.
If I’m Michael Carrick and his coaching staff, I’m spending time in the training room analysing how Manchester United players are being used during the World Cup.
Sometimes you can learn a lot by watching how other coaches get the best out of your players.
And special recognition to Yan Diomandé as well.
That kid is a proper 1v1 specialist. He isn’t afraid to take anybody on. He doesn’t look for the safe pass backwards."
🚨🗣️ Jamie Carragher BLASTS Real Madrid over their transfer approach:
“I'm starting to think Real Madrid are becoming obsessed with Barcelona in the transfer market.”
“Every time Barcelona are linked with a player, Madrid suddenly appear in the conversation.”
“Now it's Marc Cucurella.”
“A year ago people were questioning whether he was good enough for Chelsea, and now he's suddenly being talked about as a Real Madrid target.”
“Let's be honest, one great season doesn't make you a Real Madrid player.”
“Real Madrid are the biggest club in the world.”
“They should be setting the market, not reacting to what Barcelona are doing.”
“If you're chasing every player Barcelona mention, that's not strategy. That's insecurity.”
“Madrid's focus should be on building the best team in Europe, not winning transfer battles against Barcelona.”
Amad Diallo gave everyone a reminder yesterday of the talent he carries. A player many people were quick to doubt stepped up when it mattered most and delivered a big moment for his team.
For months, some rival fans — especially Arsenal fans and others who wanted to downplay him — have questioned whether Amad could truly make an impact at the highest level. But football is not decided by opinions online; it is decided on the pitch.
Yesterday, Amad answered the noise with his performance, showing confidence, quality, and the mentality of a player ready for the big stage. The same people who laughed at him are now forced to respect what he can do.
Keep working, keep improving. Amad Diallo is proving that patience and talent always find their moment.
Todavía no puedo creer que este juego tan inútil siga siendo el partido de fútbol de clubes más visto de todos los tiempos. Cuando eres grande, eres grande de verdad 😂♥️
🚨🗣️ Ronald Koeman on Real Madrid's growing obsession with Barcelona transfer targets.
"Barcelona wanted Dumfries, then Madrid signed Dumfries.
Barcelona wanted Bernardo Silva, then Madrid signed Bernardo Silva.
Barcelona wanted Cucurella, then Real Madrid signed Cucurella.
Barcelona want Julián Álvarez and suddenly Real Madrid were ready to spend €150 million on him after years of showing no interest.
At some point you have to ask yourself: where is the recruitment plan? A club of Madrid's size should be leading the market, not reacting to what Barcelona are doing.
For many years they acted like they were above these things, only chasing their own targets. But now every player linked with Barcelona somehow ends up on Madrid's shortlist.
Maybe two seasons without major trophies changes the way you think. Maybe watching Barcelona rebuild and still compete at the highest level makes people nervous.
I'm not saying Madrid are copying Barcelona, but when the same pattern repeats over and over again, it starts to look less like coincidence and more like obsession."