The day's 5⃣ stories: Mourinho-Negreira, Atleti win, the Gamper | OneFootball

This Thursday, August 20, will bring news, signings, football... but let’s go over the five stories you can’t miss to start the day.

José Mourinho, blunt about the 'Negreira Case'

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"It’s in the hands of the courts. Let’s see what justice does. Without knowing it was Negreira, without knowing that was his name, when I was here, I smelled something. You could feel something strange. I didn’t know who it was, but it was strange. The only thing I see now is justice. If the vice-president of the referees is paid, is that manipulation of the competition? Obviously. Have the courage to look people in the eye. In Italy they did it with 'Calciopoli'. Should Barça have been relegated to the Segunda División? You tell me. La Liga has to have Barcelona."

The full interview, here

Atlético de Madrid get started with a pair of stunners

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Without exactly dazzling, Atlético de Madrid beat Málaga 2-0 with two stunning goals: one from Kang-In Lee and another from Baena from a direct free-kick.

Julián saga over: Gyokeres and Lautaro the alternatives

On the same day Atlético de Madrid’s team photos were taken and Julián Álvarez appeared with a serious expression, something also seen with other teammates, the saga was considered over.

Atleti are not backing down and Barcelona are looking for alternatives. Gyokeres, who has been offered, Lautaro Martínez, liked by Deco, and Ayoze Pérez are the names being mentioned.

The Gamper and Rodri excite the Barça fanbase

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FC Barcelona lifted the Joan Gamper after beating Al-Ahly 2-1 in front of their fans thanks to goals from Hamza Abdelkarim and Raphinha.

But the excitement overflowed the moment Rodri came onto the pitch, as Camp Nou chanted his name.

Meanwhile, Joao Cancelo was left furious: he was ready to be unveiled, but the paperwork for his free-agent signing was not ready and he had to take off the kit.

The transfer market heats up

Aston Villa have announced the signings of Suzuki and Ruggeri in recent hours, Milan have paid 50 million for Diego Moreira, Pablo García (Betis) and Yeremay (Deportivo) could move to Hull City, Curtis Jones is set to join Inter, Rodrigo Mora arrived at Roma, and Konsa is heading toward Arsenal.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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