📝 Look how it's done, Atlético Madrid. Sit down and take notes:
• Anthony Gordon politely told Newcastle that he wanted to join Barça. Everything was handled with respect, and Gordon made it clear he loved Newcastle but wanted a new chapter.
• Barça negotiated with Newcastle and paid a fair market price: around €80m.
• Gordon left on good terms, Newcastle received a significant and great fee, and everyone moved on happily.
• Julián Álvarez politely tells Atlético Madrid that he wants to join Barça. Barça then submits a fair €100m offer for a player who wants to leave...
• Atlético reject the offer and start acting like children, posting jokes and taking shots on social media.
Newcastle United showed class throughout the entire process. Atlético Madrid could learn a thing or two from them.
#FreeJulian
.@planetabarcaa: "Look at Lamine at Barça having to beat 3 or 4 opponents to get to the box, whereas Olise, Luis Díaz, Kvara, and Doué only have 1 player on them."
"All this because they’ve got a constant threat on the opposite wing...."
"Rashford and Raphinha will never be a threat on the flank for the opposition."
In a heated debate with a frnd on tennis and he brings up an interesting point.
Since we play twice on hard court, and only once on the others(speaking of grandslams), should they instead award ½ championship count each to Aus and US open 🤣
#Nadal 🐐