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BLACK MAGIC ZIDANE IS HERE (BMZ)

Recite with me these powerful incantations:

Every game is a final

Every game is a final

We will suffer

We will suffer

We need 6 points and an Atletico loss, 2 losses if possible. Anything is possible with BMZ. Zidane is also being linked with becoming head coach of Juventus as they continue to falter under their Pirlo experiment.

RAMOS TO PSG?

Pochettino refused to answer questions about Ramos being linked with PSG.

LOTIN STAR

We continue to wait for Mbappe to not renew with PSG, despite the threats from UEFA to ban us from UCL as a result of the super league. Things are very complicated.

AC MILAN WANT TO KEEP BRAHIM

According to AS, AC Milan want to keep Brahim. Negotiations regarding renewing his loan for one more season With an option with option to buy are in the works, even though i doubt we’d want to lose him.

COURTIOS TRIBUTE

I know we wished him happy birthday yesterday. Today he gets a picture. Arguably our best player this season.

ICYMI:

Gareth Bale’s agent discussed the return of his client from loan. Ferland Mendy injury. Toni Kroos on the verge of getting top assister in La Liga.