Agent Jorge Mendes has said Lamine Yamal will sign a new contract with Barcelona as the forward targets winning the World Cup and the Champions League over the Ballon d’Or.
The takeover of Newcastle United by Saudi Arabia’s PIF in October, 2021 has reaped dividends, but the club’s ascent has been founded on lesser-known stars or local players, not lavish spending. Does it make it any easier to like them?
