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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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1Liverpool14112129111835
2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1585229151429
4Manchester CityMan City158342721627
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest157441918125
6Aston Villa157442323025
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Brentford157263128323
10Fulham156542220223
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle155551921-220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton143561421-714
16Leicester CityLeicester153572130-914
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich151681427-139
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1523102338-159
20Southampton1512121131-205


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