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• Hansi Flick Turned Barcelona into a Family – and Runaway La Liga Champions

  Hansi Flick, despite learning of his father’s death on La Liga title-winning day, led Barcelona to victory against Real Madrid. His empathetic coaching style fostered a strong ‘family’ atmosphere, transforming a young squad into champions. The team’s resilience and unity were key to overcoming early challenges and securing the league title.
  

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• Why Barcelona must keep hold of Jules Koundé

  Despite looming summer squad changes at Barcelona, defender Jules Koundé is being hailed as an “off-limits” asset due to his tactical versatility, elite defensive statistics, and remarkable physical durability.

  ​Barcelona faces a significant summer rebuild with several veteran departures expected, yet calls are growing to keep Jules Koundé at all costs.

  Since his €50 million arrival in 2022, the Frenchman has become the squad’s “Iron Man,” appearing 183 times while maintaining elite defensive metrics.

  Former manager Gus Poyet praised his dedication, noting, “I saw straight away that Koundé would be an important player for me.”

  ​Beyond his reliability, Koundé has mastered a hybrid role under Hansi Flick, excelling as both a right-back and makeshift center-back.

  He currently ranks among the club’s top performers in passing accuracy and tackles during Champions League play.

  With the 27-year-old in his physical prime and possessing a rare injury-free record, analysts argue he is far too valuable to be sold to Premier League admirers.

• Akor Adams reflects on technique in Sevilla’s crucial La Liga victory over Atlético Madrid

  Nigerian forward Akor Adams converted a crucial penalty to help Sevilla secure a vital 2-1 victory over Atlético Madrid, lifting the club out of the La Liga relegation zone.

  ​Sevilla striker Akor Adams credited training ground preparation for his composed penalty in Saturday’s 2-1 win against Atlético Madrid.

  After a VAR review penalised Dani Martínez, Adams slotted home the opener at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán.

  The forward revealed his calm approach, stating he “practiced it in training” and felt “the confidence of all my teammates” before stepping up to take the decisive spot-kick.

  ​The victory ended a three-match losing streak, moving Sevilla into 15th place under manager Luis García Plaza.

  Adams praised the collective effort and the intense home support, noting that “all the energy of the club, the fans, and the players transformed into a positive atmosphere.”

  This crucial result provides a significant boost to Sevilla’s survival hopes as they look to maintain their top-flight status.

• How 200 fast-food orders has landed Samir Nasri in £4.8m tax probe

  Former Premier League star Samir Nasri is under investigation by French authorities for alleged tax fraud after over 200 food delivery orders reportedly placed him in Paris rather than Dubai.

  ​Samir Nasri is embroiled in a legal battle after French tax authorities allegedly used his Deliveroo history to track his location.

  Despite claiming residency in tax-free Dubai, reports suggest 212 fast-food orders were delivered to his Paris home in 2022.

  Consequently, the 38-year-old pundit faces a potential £4.8 million reassessment, covering backdated income tax and property levies accrued since 2019.

  ​The French treasury has already moved to freeze a bank account and place a judicial lien on Nasri’s residence.

  Investigators are also examining his punditry appearances for Canal+ and stakes in local companies as evidence of his permanent presence in France.

  Nasri, who earned £180,000-a-week during his peak at Manchester City, denied the charges while authorities continue to scrutinize his financial ties.

  As Nasri fights to protect his assets, the “Deliveroo trail” serves as a modern warning to high-profile athletes attempting to navigate complex international tax laws through residency claims.

• Anthony Martial hits new low as he is BANISHED by his latest club

  Former Manchester United striker Anthony Martial has been exiled from training at Mexican club Monterrey following a furious outburst over being left on the substitutes’ bench.

  ​Former Manchester United star Anthony Martial has been banished by Monterrey after throwing a touchline tantrum in Mexico.

  The 30-year-old striker was reportedly exiled from training after reacting furiously to being overlooked for youngster Joaquin Moxica during a 3-2 defeat by Chivas de Guadalajara.

  Martial, who moved to Monterrey in September 2025, has struggled for form, netting just once in his last 21 appearances.

  ​The Frenchman’s frustration boiled over on the bench as Monterrey trailed by three goals.

  According to reports, “Martial lost his temper and remained an unused substitute for the rest of the game” after manager Nicolas Sanchez opted for other tactical changes.

  This latest disciplinary issue marks a new low for the forward, whose career has stalled significantly since leaving Old Trafford on a free transfer.