European Morning is a daily morning report that highlights for the esteemed visitors of Yalla Kora the main headlines featured in the leading European newspapers, whether English, Spanish, Italian, French, or German.
English Press
Spurs Web Site
Marmoush's Brilliance
The site highlighted Omar Marmoush's brilliance, the Tottenham player, during his participation with the Egyptian national team in the current international break period.
The site clarified that Marmoush's start at Tottenham was not as expected since his transfer to the team from Manchester City, especially given the team's offensive struggles.
It noted that Marmoush appeared showcasing distinctive individual skill against South Sudan, after dribbling past defenders before coming close to scoring a goal in a wonderful manner.
The Sun
Injury to the Gunners' Star
Christos Tzolis, the Arsenal and Greek national team player, suffered an injury during his participation against the Netherlands.
The English newspaper The Sun reported that Tzolis started the match as a starter with the Greek national team, but he was forced to leave the field after only 18 minutes.
The player underwent an examination by the medical staff of the Greek national team, before coach Ivan Jovanovic decided to substitute him with his teammate Masouras.
Football London
Battle over Leverkusen Player
The battle intensified over English defender Jarell Quansah, the Bayer Leverkusen player, who recently entered Real Madrid's sphere of interest.
Chelsea entered the competition alongside Real Madrid to sign Quansah, who has become one of the most sought-after young defenders in Europe.
Real Madrid is seeking to strengthen its defensive line as part of its future plans, given the need to add new elements capable of leading the defense for many years.
Spanish Press
Fichajes Newspaper
Alvarez's Replacement
External press reports revealed that the Spanish club Atletico Madrid has begun outlining its offensive plan for the future, in anticipation of Julian Alvarez, the team's star, leaving the Rojiblancos.
The Spanish newspaper Fichajes reported that Atletico Madrid has settled its stance regarding Canadian striker Jonathan David, who succeeded in stealing the spotlight since arriving at the team on loan from Juventus until the end of the current season.
The report indicated that Atletico Madrid holds a significant advantage to finalize the deal permanently for only €25 million, an amount considered relatively low compared to striker prices in the European market in recent years.
Sport
Praise for Abdel Karim
Spaniard Gerard Martin, the Barcelona player, praised his teammate Hamza Abdel Karim, confirming that a brilliant future awaits him.
Martin said in statements to Sport newspaper: "Hamza Abdel Karim is shy, yet he is a very, very hardworking boy, and a truly great person, as he possesses many capabilities."
Gerard Martin noted that Hamza Abdel Karim enjoys diligence and hard work, along with possessing abilities and potential that can help him develop in the upcoming period.
Mundo Deportivo
Incomplete Deal
External press reports revealed that the Spanish club Barcelona studied the possibility of signing Joško Gvardiol, the Manchester City player, in late 2025.
The Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo reported that Croatian defender Joško Gvardiol had been identified by Barcelona's sporting management as a potential solution to reinforce the defensive line.
The report continued that Barcelona ultimately decided the deal was unrealistic, as the player showed no desire to leave Manchester City, and the English club considered him an important part of its future plans.
French Press
Nice Matin
Abdel Monem's Departure
The French club Nice confirmed the departure of its player Mohamed Abdel Monem from the first Egyptian national football team camp during the current international break, in order to maintain his fitness.
Nice club stated in a statement via its official website: "By mutual agreement with the technical staff of the Egyptian national team, Mohamed Abdel Monem left the national team camp to preserve his fitness and physical safety."
It clarified: "This decision came through joint coordination, due to the conditions under which the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match would be played, particularly playing on artificial turf, and out of both parties' desire not to risk the player's health."
Foot Mercato
Zidane Feels No Regret
Zinedine Zidane confirmed that he feels no regret regarding his headbutt on Italian Marco Materazzi during the 2006 World Cup final, despite not feeling proud of what happened, ahead of the anticipated clash between France and Italy.
Zidane said during the press conference: "Those clips are replayed time and again, and I have seen them myself. I haven't spoken to Materazzi since that day."
He added: "I am not proud of what I did, and I have always said so, but at the same time, I do not feel regret. It is a moment from my career, and fortunately, it was not my entire career."
Italian Press
Calciomercato
Zidane Feels No Regret
Zinedine Zidane confirmed that he feels no regret regarding his headbutt on Italian Marco Materazzi during the 2006 World Cup final, despite not feeling proud of what happened, ahead of the anticipated clash between France and Italy.
Zidane said: "Those clips are replayed time and again, and I have seen them myself. I haven't spoken to Materazzi since that day."
He added: "I am not proud of what I did, and I have always said so, but at the same time, I do not feel regret. It is a moment from my career, and fortunately, it was not my entire career."
La Gazzetta dello Sport
Exclusion of 9 Players from Italy
Roberto Mancini, the manager of the Italian national team, has settled on excluding 9 players from the squad list that will face France, while they remain in the team camp in Coverciano, whereas the rest of the players travel to Paris.
The excluded list included: Massimo Pisina, Diego Coppola, Daniele Ghilardi, Honest Ahanor, Eddie Quadrio, Alessandro Romano, Rolando Mandragora, Nicolò Cambiaghi, and Samuel Iling-Junior.
German Press
Bild Newspaper
Yesile's Neck
Matthias Jaissle, the 38-year-old Newcastle coach, revealed an impactful experience he lived in childhood, after suffering from a tumor in his neck when he was five years old, which prevented him from moving his neck normally and raised doubts about his ability to play football in the future.
Jaissle said: "I suffered from a tumor in my neck when I was five years old, and I couldn't move my neck left and right. At that time, I learned a lot about life and the importance of health, how grateful humans should be for it, and their ability to achieve their dreams. It wasn't clear whether I would be able to play football in my childhood."
No Regrets
Jan Ovese, the 38-year-old sporting director of Borussia Münster, confirmed that he feels no regret after a year in his position with the club, having officially started his mission on October 1, 2025, while the team was competing in the second division aiming to avoid relegation, but failed to achieve the goal by a large margin.
Ovese's tenure has witnessed extensive changes within the club so far, most notably signing 19 players, including 4 from the youth academy, against the departure of 16 players, along with two changes in the coaching staff, following the exits of Alexander Ende and Alois Schwartz, before Thomas Vorle took over the task of rebuilding the team.
