Author: successsport360
Liverpool fans have gone into meltdown after seeing “Arne Slot ball” for the first time in training. The Dutchman has had a number of weeks to work with the majority of his first-team squad in pre-season and it appears things are finally clicking into place. Slot has big boots to fill after Jurgen Klopp helped Liverpool to dominate sides with his high-intensity, gegenpressing style of football, but the Dutchman wasn’t employed without valid reason and the club hierarchy believing he is the perfect choice to continue Klopp’s legacy. Operating within a broadly similar tactical framework, Slot was able to lead…
I think that the Saudi Pro League would look at anybody that would push any progressive football club forward, hence their interest in Kevin De Bruyne. It also goes to show that, along with Ederson, this Man City squad is starting to age a little bit, because I think that Mbappe is probably the only player where the Saudi clubs have come in to try to tempt someone at their peak. Even below his peak, Kevin De Bruyne is that sort of totemic experienced figure who’s quietly assured and who, without a doubt, you’d want in your dressing room. So…
Real Sociedad president Jokin Aperribay has dismissed any talk of Take Kubo leaving this summer, despite Liverpool and Tottenham reportedly being keen on him. The Spanish president has been speaking to AS about the Japanese star, waxing lyrical about his abilities and insisting neither Liverpool nor Tottenham are in the mix for him. Reports over the last few weeks have seen Kubo linked with a move away from Sociedad this month, with Premier League sides reportedly keen. Tottenham were first thrown into the mix last month, with it claimed that a bid was being readied, and he could be a…
There was chaos at the Olympic games on Wednesday as a match descended into chaos. One former Liverpool player was caught in the middle of it all. Javier Mascherano called Argentina’s Olympic opener against Morocco “the biggest circus [he’s] ever seen in [his] life” as his side lost 2-1 in Paris. It was a game like no other, really, as the North African side claimed a historic win. But it will be remembered far more for the chaos around it. Morocco took a 2-0 lead here, forcing Argentina into a fight-back. They mounted one, too, as Giuliano Simeone pulled one…
Everton’s Bold Move: Signing Jesper Lindstrøm, A Liverpool Supporter In the bustling world of football transfers, Everton is making headlines with their near-finalisation of a deal to bring Jesper Lindstrøm to Goodison Park. While their Merseyside rivals Liverpool have been relatively quiet, Everton are actively seeking to bolster their squad following a season where they narrowly avoided relegation, despite a two-point deduction that affected their standings. Strategic Signings Amidst Financial Leverage The departure of Amadou Onana to Aston Villa, while a blow, has unexpectedly benefited Everton by injecting much-needed funds into their transfer kitty. This financial boost is timely, as…
Tennis will be one of the most highly anticipated Olympic events at Paris 2024, with a superstar cast of players targeting gold. From stars new to old, the competition will be fierce in both the men’s and women’s tournaments. Alcaraz is the clear favourite for gold in the men’s singles, having won the 2024 French Open at Roland-Garros – which doubles up as the same clay court venue for the Paris Olympics tournament. He also stormed to a fourth career Grand Slam title at Wimbledon on July 14, beating Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the final. That victory made…
The scene is genuinely incredible, but the adjective surely fails to do it justice. Late Wednesday morning, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz stepped out onto Court Philippe-Chatrier at Roland Garros to share a high-octane practice session. Under the orders of David Ferrer, captain of the Spanish team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the two players continued to fine-tune their games while 50 or so inquisitive pairs of eyes took in an event that was as unusual (they had only previously practised together once, at Indian Wells in 2022) as it was awesome. During their first session, 14-time Roland Garros…
Nico Williams’ team-mate Oscar de Marcos has warned the in-demand winger against a move to Barcelona this summer. The Spain international, 22, is one of the most sought-after players in Europe after playing a starring role in this summer’s European Championship finals and continues to be linked with Arsenal. Unfortunately for the Gunners, Barcelona are also avid admirers of the gifted wide-man and are hopeful of convincing him to stay in Spain instead of pursuing a move to the Premier League. Williams has a £49million (€58m) release clause in his contract and it’s likely he will be able to pick…
Riccardo Calafiori is set to undergo a medical with Arsenal after the club reached an agreement in principle with Bologna for his transfer. The Gunners plan for the 22-year-old defender to join their squad for the US pre-season tour. Arsenal played a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth on Thursday morning and will face Manchester United on Saturday. They will then travel to Philadelphia to play Liverpool on July 31. The deal for the versatile Italian defender, who can play both centre-back and left-back, is believed to be worth around £42 million. Calafiori will be the first addition to Mikel Arteta’s squad…
Everton are set to sign Napoli’s Jesper Lindstrom on a season-long loan, with the winger ‘travelling for a medical’ ahead of the switch, per reports. As we exclusively revealed on Monday, the Toffees could make as many as three signings this week, with Sean Dyche keen to bring in two new wingers and a defensive midfielder. Sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk that Lindstrom is a key target for Everton and according to respected journalist Gianluca di Marzio, he is set for a medical on Merseyside. Di Marzio has posted on X that Everton will sign Lindstrom on a season-long loan with…