Real Madrid: the press is concerned about Kylian Mbappé
Concern grows for Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid
Real Madrid: the press is concerned about Kylian Mbappé
Two days after Real Madrid’s defeat against Osasuna (2-1), concerns are mounting over Kylian Mbappé.
Real Madrid and Kylian Mbappé disappointed on Saturday against Osasuna (2-1). This Monday, the Madrid press expressed worry about the French international’s form, as he has been hampered lately by knee pain. According to Marca, Kylian Mbappé delivered "one of his most subdued performances of the season."
"His statistics aren’t alarming, although, given his usual goal average this season, it’s unusual that he hasn’t scored in two games. However, his performances are cause for concern, the report reads. AS wonders: "Where is Mbappé?" "The Frenchman, still physically hindered, delivered one of his worst matches of the season and has extended a brief goal drought," the newspaper judged.
"He’s showing the first signs of weakness and, worse still, a certain physical fragility that could prove costly in the final stretch of the season," added AS.
Troy hosts Louisiana following Campbell's 26-point game
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (10-19, 7-9 Sun Belt) at Troy Trojans (18-11, 10-6 Sun Belt)
Troy, Alabama; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Troy hosts Louisiana after Cooper Campbell scored 26 points in Troy's 65-54 loss to the South Alabama Jaguars.
The Trojans are 8-3 in home games. Troy ranks fifth in the Sun Belt with 24.4 defensive rebounds per game led by Thomas Dowd averaging 7.1.
The Ragin' Cajuns have gone 7-9 against Sun Belt opponents. Louisiana averages 10.0 turnovers per game and is 7-9 when committing fewer turnovers than opponents.
Troy averages 9.7 made 3-pointers per game, 3.1 more made shots than the 6.6 per game Louisiana allows. Louisiana averages 63.0 points per game, 11.4 fewer points than the 74.4 Troy gives up to opponents.
The teams meet for the second time in conference play this season. Troy won 90-70 in the last matchup on Jan. 10. Dowd led Troy with 15 points, and Dorian Finister led Louisiana with 25 points.
TOP PERFORMERS: Victor Valdes is scoring 15.1 points per game and averaging 4.0 rebounds for the Trojans. Campbell is averaging 12.0 points and 2.6 rebounds over the last 10 games.
Finister is scoring 14.5 points per game with 4.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists for the Ragin' Cajuns. De'Vion Lavergne is averaging 14.7 points and 3.5 assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Trojans: 5-5, averaging 68.5 points, 33.3 rebounds, 13.0 assists, 6.3 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 39.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.0 points per game.
Ragin' Cajuns: 6-4, averaging 68.3 points, 27.3 rebounds, 11.3 assists, 6.3 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 41.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.6 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Joan Laporta reported to authorities after money laundering allegations made by Barcelona member
Barcelona have been rocked by the news that former president Joan Laporta has been reported to the Spanish authorities after allegations of money laundering, among other alleged crimes, were made against him.
As per El Periodico (via Sport), a complaint was filed against Laporta in the duty court of the Central Court of Instance of the National Court in Madrid on Friday. As well as the former Barcelona president, who is seeking re-election in next month’s vote, a number of high-ranking directors at the club have been included in the report, such as acting president Rafa Yuste and Elena Fort, who is the former institutional vice-president and head of the management of the Espai Barça project.
38 documents were filed electronically alongside the complaint, which has accused Laporta of money laundering, as well as the alleged “collection of undue commissions”. The claims made relate to a number of deals that Barcelona have negotiated in recent years, such as the new Nike agreement and the construction of the new Spotify Camp Nou.
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The report has revealed that the complaint was submitted by a Barcelona member, also known as a Socio, although the person in question has not been revealed to the public. As well as the aforementioned Nike and Spotify Camp Nou cases, allegations of wrongdoing have also been made in the agreements to sell Barca Vision, as well as the deal that saw New Era Visionary Group (NEVG) become the club’s strategic telecommunications partner.
Decision will soon be made as to whether case is opened
The complaint is now with the National Court, who must proceed to distribute this complaint among the judges in the judicial body. Whoever is selected will determine whether there is a case to be answered, and if so, one will be opened against Laporta. For now, the matter is ongoing.