Diego Simeone s passion and defence-first tactics make him an ideal fit at Atletico Madrid, according to Hector Herrera.
Herrera played under Simeone at Atleti for three years between 2019 and 2022, winning the 2020-21 LaLiga title with the club before heading to MLS with Houston Dynamo.
Simeone has enjoyed great success since he was appointed at Atleti in 2011, leading them to a pair of league titles, two Europa League trophies as well as two Champions League finals, albeit losing both to city rivals Real Madrid.
The 53-year-old took charge of his 100th Champions League game with Atleti as they won 3-1 away at Feyenoord on Tuesday to clinch a last-16 place. Simeone is one of just three coaches to manage 100 or more Champions League games with the same team, join…
According to reports, a search for a new winger is Liverpool s transfer priority amid claims Mohamed Salah could head to the Saudi Pro League.
attracted interest from Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ittihad last year as Liverpool rejected a £150m offer and it s been suggested that they could return for the Egypt international in the summer.
Salah transfer agreed ?
The 31-year-old has been in stunning form for this season as he has grabbed 17 goals and nine assists in his 26 Premier League appearances.
His long-term Liverpool future is in doubt as his current contract is due to expire in 2025 so it remains to be seen whether he will stick with the Premier League giants ahead of next season.
Ex-Liverpool defender Jose Enrique has boldly claimed that
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Top 10 summer signings ahoy. There is no place for the most expensive Premier League signing, nor for any of Aston Villa or Chelsea s 17 new signings.
Here is our premature ranking of the best Premier League business in the 2024 summer transfer window.
10) Kalvin Phillips (Ipswich Town, loan)
We know he was fairly shambolic for West Ham in the second half of last season, but this is a transfer that we really, really like. Kieran McKenna is going to get Phillips enjoying his football again.
9) Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal, £38m)
Mikel Arteta will hope this is the signing that finally gets Arsenal s paws on the Premier League trophy. Calafiori certainly makes them a stronger side, especially given their frailties at left-bac…
Barcelona are switching their focus away from Erling Haaland to concentrate on a move for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, according to reports.
The Citizens have made a perfect start to the season with four wins out of four in the Premier League against Chelsea, Ipswich Town, West Ham and Brentford.
Man City striker Haaland has been one of the big reasons why they have started so well this term with the Norway international bagging nine goals in their first four fixtures.
There are rumours that he could sign a new contract with Man City imminently but the club and player s entourage continue to wrangle over a release clause in the contract.
It has been claimed that he wants his release clause set at around €120m so that he has control of his …
Sure, Abdul-Malik is a heavy favorite, thanks to his flashy finishing rate and physical gifts. But at this price, he s just too risky of a bet. The value is all with Wes Schultz as a live underdog in the Dana White Contender Series odds.
If Schultz can survive the early onslaught and extend this fight, he s got a serious chance at pulling off the upset. Schultz s wrestling and cardio could be the keys to victory here, and I can t pass up Party Time at juicy +250 odds.
Pick: Wes Schultz (+250)
An Tuan Ho vs Lone er Kavanagh Picks
The flyweight showdown between An Tuan Ho and Lone er Kavanagh has all the makings of a Fight of the Night contender. Both men enter the DWCS with perfect 6-0 records, and are determined to prove they belong in the big show.
Ho is a da…