Pochettino defends Messi
Speaking to Euro 1, the Argentine strategist said: “Obviously, Messi’s move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain always required a process of getting used to a new environment. I explained making Messi feel like he’s working at the club. 20 years as comfortable.

In Barcelona in previous years, he has always been the focus of the ball, but now Messi has to share with Neymar and Mbappe, so he is a bit dull. But I don’t think that’s the reason, it’s obviously unfair that people see Messi that way. “

Norwich players have to take pay cut
According to the “Daily Mail” report, after the team’s relegation, Norwich players’ salaries may be reduced from 40% to 60%. At the same time, head coach Dean Smith will continue to lead Norwich to the Championship next season, with the task of helping the club return to the Premier League as soon as possible.

Ronaldo back to the old roof?
According to the Mirror, Real Madrid have been impressed by Ronaldo’s performance in the Premier League this season. They are said to be looking at bringing him back to the Santiago Bernabeu when they want to add more firepower to their attack.

According to the aforementioned sources, Los Blancos fear they could miss out on Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe again this summer. If Real Madrid cannot bring in Mbappe this summer, they will need to find alternatives. It has been suggested that the defending La Liga champions, crowned last night, have identified Ronaldo as a cheaper and short-term replacement for Mbappe.

Ten witches want MU to buy a penalty specialist for £75m

A source in The Sun says coach Eric Ten Haag admires Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse and wants him to take over the ‘Theatre of Dreams’ hot seat this summer When transferred to MU. But buying a British free-kick specialist could cost the Red Devils up to £75m.

Tuchel explains why Lukaku didn’t play

Romelu Lukaku didn’t even play a minute in Chelsea’s 1-0 loss to Everton, even though Chelsea were the first to go down and needed more goals. After the game, coach Tuchel explained his decision: “I didn’t play Lukaku because I replaced Jorginho and we only had three substitutions.”

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