Borussia Dortmund continues to focus on young talent, and this time it does so with a surname already well known to Yellow and Black fans: Bellingham. After the exciting experience with Jude, now a Real Madrid star, the German club secures the services of his younger brother, Jobe Bellingham. The 2005-born talent, fresh off a brilliant season with Sunderland, is set to follow in his older brother’s footsteps in the Bundesliga.

The agreement between Sunderland and Borussia Dortmund was reached on Sunday. The deal is for 33 million euros plus 5 million in bonuses, for a potential total of 38 million. This is the most expensive transfer in the English club’s history, surpassing even Jordan Pickford’s transfer to Everton in 2017, which yielded 28.5 million euros. In addition, a 15 percent percentage was agreed on the future resale of the young midfielder.

Jobe arrives in Germany at a crucial moment in his growth. After contributing to Sunderland’s promotion to the Premier League through their playoff success against Sheffield United, his talents attracted the attention of numerous clubs. But it was Dortmund who placed the decisive paw.

Unlike his brother Jude, who moved to Dortmund from Birmingham City in 2020 for a similar sum, Jobe makes the big leap with a year to spare. He thus confirms the great potential recognized to him by insiders.

Marc Marquez returned to absolute prominence in the MotoGP weekend in Aragon, where he achieved a perfect result: best time in all sessions and victory in the race. A feat that the Spanish champion had not achieved since 2015, at the time of his supremacy riding Honda, and which he achieved today with Ducati, a clear sign of his return to high levels.

The eight-time world champion showed maturity and lucidity as he returned as MotoGP world championship leader. A symbolic gesture of maturity addressed to technical director Gigi Dall’Igna: “I used my head, not like in Austin,” Marquez said, referring to the past incident. “I feel the speed inside me, but I have to learn to control it. On Sundays the track changes a lot and adapting is key. We are working to figure out how to get to the limit without going over it.”

Now thoughts turn to the next event: the Mugello Grand Prix. Marquez acknowledges that it will be a complicated challenge, especially after the difficulties encountered there last year. “I was not competitive and we know that Alex and Bagnaia on paper will be the strongest. We will have to look for something extra than what we have done so far.”

The victory in Aragon not only returns Marquez to first place in the overall standings, but also certifies that the former Honda can return to title point. With a newfound mix of speed and awareness, the champion from Cervera looks ready to give battle to the end.

Portugal-Spain, the final of the 2024-2025 Nations League, is scheduled for 9 p.m. at the Allianz Arena in Munich.

The Lusitanians beat Germany in the semifinals with Cristiano Ronaldo&#8217s decisive goal, while the Spaniards bent vice-world champions France 5-4 in the other pyrotechnic match in which once again the very young Lamine Yamal came to the fore.

Portugal fields the Bernardo Silva-Ronaldo-Neto trident in attack, in midfield with Vitinha are Neves and Bruno Fernandes.

Spain with Oyarzabal and the trio of trequartists consisting of Yamal, Merino and Nico Williams. In midfield Fabian Ruiz and Pedri, on the flanks Porro and Cucurella.

Portugal-Spain, the likely lineups
Portugal (4-3-3): Costa; Neves, Dias, Inacio, Mendes; Vitinha, Neves, Fernandes; B.Silva, Ronaldo, Neto. Ct. Martinez
Spain (4-3-3): Simon; Porro, Le Normand, Huijsen, Cucurella; Pedri, Fabian Ruiz; Merino, Yamal, Williams; Oyarzabal,. Ct: De la Fuente