{
  "id": 10623499,
  "title": "Anthony Gordon explains how Barcelona move changed the way England sees him: ‘Don’t think I was fully respected there’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/anthony-gordon-explains-how-barcelona-move-changed-the-way-england",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T06:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/anthony-gordon-explains-barcelona-move-060000870.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Anthony Gordon, the England winger, has explained how his move to Barcelona has changed the way he is perceived in England. Speaking to ITV, Gordon stated that he feels his technical ability and football intelligence are now being recognized more than his speed and intensity, which were often highlighted during his time in the Premier League. He believes that people in England saw him as someone who was fast and aggressive, but never fully appreciated his quality and intelligence.\n\nGordon specifically mentioned that Spain has a higher appreciation for his skills compared to England. He attributes this change in perception to his move to Barcelona, where his technical and tactical abilities are put to the test. At Newcastle, his role was often centered around pressing, carrying the ball, and attacking at speed. However, at Barcelona, fans are beginning to notice and appreciate his more nuanced qualities.\n\nThe Barcelona transfer, which cost the club €70 million with a potential €10 million in variables, was not solely about leaving England behind. Gordon wanted to test himself in a different league and prove that he could perform at the highest level in a diverse footballing environment. He acknowledged that leaving the Premier League was a significant factor in his decision to move to Spain. The move also allowed him to challenge the perception that he was primarily a pace-and-power winger, as he felt there was more to offer than what people initially thought.",
  "summary": "Anthony Gordon believes his move to Barcelona has altered the way he is viewed in England, with the winger insisting that his technical ability and football intelligence are now receiving greater reco...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Aymeric Laporte explains what makes Barcelona star Pau Cubarsi so special: ‘Doesn’t make mistakes for a player his age’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/aymeric-laporte-explains-what-makes-barcelona-star-pau-cubarsi-so",
        "published": "2026-09-29T06:40:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}