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The Back Pages: Thursday's newspapers

Peruse the back pages of today's newspapers in the UK and across Europe.

Liverpool's decision to drop their pursuit of Virgil van Dijk and apologise to Southampton dominates the back pages in the UK today.


The Sun (UK)

'Caught Red-Handed': A "grovelling" Liverpool apologise to the Saints as they end interest in Saints skipper Van Dijk.

The Sun June 8, 2017


The Mirror (UK)

'Sorry Mess': Liverpool are described as "red-faced" as they face an investigation.

The Mirror June 8, 2017


The Daily Star (UK)

'We Can't Afford You Roo': Wayne Rooney's wage demands of £250,000 a week are said to be pricing him out of a return to Everton.

Daily Star June 8, 2017


The Telegraph (UK)

'Don't Panic': The British and Irish Lions are defeated by New Zealand's fifth-best club side.

The Telegraph June 8, 2017


Metro (UK)

'Sorry, Saints': Liverpool describe their chase of Van Dijk as a "misunderstanding".

Metro June 8, 2017


Daily Express (UK)

'Van Dijk Kop Out': Liverpool perform a "U-turn" on making the Saints skipper a marquee signing.

Daily Express June 8, 2017


Marca (Spain)

'Morata to the Rescue': Alvaro Morata rescues a late draw against Colombia to ensure that Spain avoid their first defeat of the Julen Lopetegui era.

MARCA June 8, 2017


Mundo Deportivo (Spain)

'Operation Bellerin': Barcelona make Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin their top summer target.

Mundo Deportivo June 8, 2017


L'Equipe (France)

'The Big Dive': Coverage of Novak Djokovic's shock exit at the French Open.

L'Equipe June 8, 2017


Tuttosport (Italy)

'The Assignment': Max Allegri signs a deal to remain at Juve until 2020.

Tuttosport June 8, 2017


La Gazzetta dello Sport (Italy)

Spotlight on the future of Andrea Belotti.

La Gazzetta dello Sport June 8, 2017


Corriere dello Sport (Italy)

Corriere dello Sport June 8, 2017


Sport (Spain)

'Verratti Takes His Shot': Marco Verratti opens the door to start negotiations over a move from PSG to Barcelona.

Sport June 8, 2017


AS (Spain)

AS June 8, 2017


A Bola (Portugal)

'Nothing is Impossible': Cristiano Ronaldo hints that a move away from Real Madrid might not entirely be out of the question.

A Bola June 8, 2017


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3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest20124429191040
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5Newcastle UnitedNewcastle20105534221235
6Manchester CityMan City2010463627934
7Bournemouth209653023733
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9Fulham207943027330
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2061043029128
11Brentford208393835327
12Tottenham HotspurSpurs20731042301224
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd206592328-523
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham206592439-1523
15Crystal Palace204972128-721
16Everton193881525-1017
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves2044123145-1416
18Ipswich TownIpswich2037102035-1516
19Leicester CityLeicester2035122344-2114
20Southampton2013161244-326


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