☕️🥐 Safonov, hero of the favela, plus 5️⃣ stories to start your day | OneFootball

Xabi and Vinicius, Barcelona’s signings, and how to become a hero of the favela without ever having set foot in its streets are some of the stories that could shape football conversations this Saturday.

😂 Vinicius, an endless loop of controversies

The latest is his alleged lack of respect towards the coaching staff for bursting out laughing after one of the goals scored against his team in Talavera.

⚒️ A center-back for Barcelona

According to Mundo Deportivo, the favorites among the club’s sporting directors are Bastoni and Gvardiol. They are looking to strengthen the squad as Christensen’s contract ends in the summer and Araujo’s situation is causing concern.

🤩 Mbappé is chasing an impressive record

The French Real Madrid striker could match today, against Sevilla, the 59 goals that Cristiano Ronaldo scored with Real Madrid during 2013. Madrid is clinging to his quality.

🧤 Safonov, unexpected hero in Brazil

A true hero for PSG after saving four penalties in the Intercontinental Cup final between PSG and Flamengo, Matvéi Safonov has become an icon in Brazil.

This is shown by a banner displayed by Vasco da Gama fans, Flamengo’s eternal rivals. “Matvey Safonov is welcome in Barreira do Vasco,” the favela closest to the São Januário stadium.

🏋️?♂️ Cristiano Ronaldo in shape

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It’s no secret to anyone that Cristiano Ronaldo has maintained impeccable lifestyle habits for years to keep performing at the highest level.

On Friday, the Portuguese star shared a new photo of his impressive physique at 40 years old.

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