Argentina great Daniel Passarella has urged Gonzalo Higuain to ignore the pressure of his €90million price tag.
Higuain became the world s most expensive striker when he signed for Juventus from Napoli last July in a Serie A-record deal.
The 29-year-old has scored 29 goals in all competitions this season to propel Juve towards an historic treble, although his form in the Champions League has come under scrutiny.
Higuain has not scored in the competition since this season s group stage and has only managed two goals in 24 appearances in the knockout phase in his career.
His ability to perform on the big occasion has been questioned throughout his career, especially since key misses for Argentina in the finals of the World Cup and Copa America, but Passar…
Erling Haaland is the name on everyone s lips.
He has starred for club and country, but Real Sociedad s Swedish forward Aleksandar Isak has also impressed.
Isak could be lured to Barcelona if Haaland is not available.
TOP STORY – ISAK WANTED AT CAMP NOU
Barcelona are lining up a move for Real Sociedad forward Alexander Isak if they are unable to sign in-demand Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland, according to Diario AS.
Haaland is wanted by Barca and Europe s elite, with the Norwegian linked with Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Liverpool, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain.
With competition fierce, LaLiga outfit Barca are looking close to home and at Isak as an alternative.
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Barcelona can take a big step towards a third successive La Liga title on Saturday when they welcome struggling Osasuna to the Nou Camp.
Pep Guardiola s men are eight points clear of Real Madrid on top of the league table with just six games to play, and they will no doubt have been stung by their 1-0 loss to Jose Mourinho s side in Wednesday s Copa del Rey final.
In a blow for the reigning champions, defender Adriano has been ruled out of action for four weeks after injuring a hamstring in the cup defeat.
Osasuna are sure to be fighting tooth and nail, having lost their past three matches to leave them sitting just two points outside the drop zone in 16th position.
Real Madrid kept their slim title chances alive thanks to a late penalty from Cristiano R…
Argentina coach Gerardo Martino once again insisted he is prepared to recall Carlos Tevez to the national team.
Tevez has been in the international wildness for more than three years, having not featured for Argentina since 2011.
The Juventus man starred in Serie A last season, scoring 19 goals as the Italian giants claimed their third consecutive title.
However, the 30-year-old was still overlooked by Martino s predecessor, Alejandro Sabella, for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
After revealing at his first press conference last month that the slate would be wiped clean in a new era for Argentina, Martino reiterated his willingness to link up with the former Boca Juniors player.
I have already said that the door is open for everyone, Martino told A…