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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has welcomed the prospect of a sensational touchline battle with Jose Mourinho next season. The 'Special One' is widely expected to return to Santiago Bernabeu to replace Alvaro Arbeloa, setting the stage for a blockbuster managerial rivalry in La Liga.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has opened up about Thiago Alcantara’s decision to step down from his coaching staff at the end of the season. Following the midfielder-turned-coach's final training session, Flick paid glowing tribute to Thiago's elite mentality, recalling their shared history at Bayern Munich and expressing his deep gratitude for the crucial role the 35-year-old played in easing his transition into the Catalan club over the past two years.

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Marcus Rashford called his England recall a “full-circle moment” after overcoming recent setbacks to make Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad. The forward thanked Unai Emery and Hansi Flick for helping revive his career, but made no mention of Manchester United.