The Spain of Luis Enrique and Gavi, by Julio Salinas

Despite the many criticisms, there is no doubt that Luis Enrique is the undisputed leader of the national team and that his bets on the youngsters have been a success. The last one, the call of Gavi, who at 17 years and 2 months became the youngest player in history to debut with the absolute and aims to be a player with a great future. Spain lost the Nations League final yesterday when it was close to a memorable victory, but it danced to France for 70 minutes, fell with controversy and offered an unbeatable image.

9. Pau Gasol ends a legendary career

Last Tuesday Pau Gasol announced at the Liceu that he was retiring from basketball. The best player in the history of our country has had a career to frame: three Olympic medals, a World Cup, three Europeans, 2 NBA titles, 3 Leagues and 1 Copa del Rey, among others. In addition, he was an example of what a top-level athlete should be. Thanks for everything, Pau. Your legacy is eternal.

5. Cristiano surpasses two records of illustrious madridistas

Cristiano Ronaldo played his 181st match with the Portugal team on Saturday in the friendly against Qatar and became the European footballer with the most international appearances, ahead of his former teammate Sergio Ramos (180). Just ten days ago he also surpassed Iker Casillas as the player with the most matches in the Champions League (178). The Portuguese crack continues to make history.

2. Concern with the economic reality of Barça

Ferran Reverter, CEO of Barça, presented in a didactic and understanding way the numbers of the delicate economic situation of the club and there are several aspects to set off the alarms and that should be explained in more depth. How is it possible that four players collected 300 million? o What are the details of payments to journalists? There are reasons for concern at Can Barça.

0. Newcastle fall into the hands of a fund from Saudi Arabia

Call me romantic, but the purchase of Newcastle by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund is bad news for football. The English club becomes the richest in the world and the fans of the ‘magpies’ will be delighted with the momentum that the team will have, but it is a new sign that football has lost its essence. Who will be the next to fall into the hands of investors?

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