The Cristiano Ronaldo-Kylian Mbappé duel ignites the European press … and the transfer window

England secure thanks to Raheem Sterling

The goal of first place in the group has now been achieved. The victory of the Lions (1-0), last night, against the Czech Republic is also the front page of the British dailies this morning. To start with The Daily Telegraph which title: “Mission accomplished, make way for the big chunk”, in one of its edition of the day. A victory acquired thanks to a new achievement from Raheem Sterling, perfectly served by Jack Grealish, holder for the first time of the tournament. For his part, The Times welcomes the performance of the Aston Villa playmaker calling him a real Game-changer, capable of transfiguring the English game. Finally, if it goes for England, it is well and truly over for the Scottish neighbor, beaten by Croatia (3-1) on the lawn of Hampden Park. “Modric sends Scotland out”, title by the way The Guardian in one of its edition, this morning. Author of an absolutely sumptuous goal, the 2018 Ballon d’Or allowed the Croats to reach the round of 16 of the competition.

It continues to stir at Barça

“Inter in the race for Alba” title, this morning, Mundo Deportivo. Under contract until June 2024, the 32-year-old side has not yet extended and has even been offered a salary cut for the next seasons. From there to leaving Barça? Response in the next few days. In any case, there is one that would seem ready to extend the adventure in Catalonia, and not the least, since according to L’Esportiu, the smoke would be white in the Lionel Messi file. An extension of two seasons which could be announced in the coming hours and which should reassure all fans of the club. Finally, Sport evokes, him, the case of Ousmane Dembélé, this morning. The news is not reassuring for the former Rennais, injured against Hungary last Saturday, who should undergo surgery and could miss four months of competition and therefore the start of next season for Barça. An injury that could also call into question his future in Catalonia, especially as the pro-Barça daily tells us that the club would negotiate with Wolverhampton for a Trincão-Adama Traoré exchange.

Cristiano Ronaldo to replace Mbappé at PSG

In Italy, it speaks transfer window, this morning, in particular on the side of Juventus. “Here is Max’s Juve” title elsewhere Tuttosport in one of its edition, this morning. A few weeks before the return to the field, Allegri is still considering signing Manuel Locatelli to come and strengthen his midfielder. On the other hand, the future of Cristiano Ronaldo is still not settled, far from it. “The double CR7 match that could replace Mbappé at PSG” title this morning on Corriere dello Sport. While the rumors of departure intensify around Kylian Mbappé, the Portuguese could have desires elsewhere, also, and could come to fill the departure of the French genius.