Nuno Mendes cuts training short
A worrying sight at training today — Nuno Mendes did not complete the full session (3). The left-back has been a crucial part of your defense, and any knock ten days from the final is the last thing you need. Portugal are reportedly resting him, which suggests it may be precautionary, but this needs watching closely.
Two injury doubts, Luis Enrique has a backup plan
With the final just ten days out, Luis Enrique faces uncertainty over two key players. He's hopeful both will be available but has already sketched out alternatives if they aren't (5). No names confirmed yet, but Mendes walking off early is hard to ignore alongside this.
Dembélé sets his sights on a second Ballon d'Or
Ousmane Dembélé isn't hiding his ambition. Talking to RMC Sport: "When you win the Ballon d'Or once, you want to win it several times" (2). He's also targeting a second Champions League and a second World Cup. The hunger is there, and after his form this season, it doesn't sound like empty talk.
Kimpembe on why he'd never play against PSG
Presnel Kimpembe sat down with RMC and opened up about signing his first pro contract with the club — recalling the moment so vividly he asked himself: "Was it above 10,000?" (1). He also made it clear he never wanted to face PSG as an opponent. An academy product through and through, and he still wears that loyalty openly.