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De Rossi to continue as Roma head coach

April 19, 2024

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O’Sullivan a huge fan of Messi – ‘Makes me happy watching him play’

April 19, 2024

Ronnie O’Sullivan has told Eurosport that he can see the argument for style and substance, and loves watching Lionel Messi.

Messi is arguably the greatest footballer of all time, and went a long way to silencing his detractors when adding the World Cup to his glittering trophy cabinet with Argentina in 2022.

Roger Federer was another great from the sporting world who was easy on O’Sullivan’s eye, and he said – like Messi in football – the Swiss master made tennis look so easy.

When asked about how important titles are in terms of legacy, O’Sullivan replied: “I think you’re always going to have two camps. Those who are obsessed with numbers and figures and then you’re going to have the other camp that just love to watch someone play a sport brilliantly well and love watching them.

“People like Federer and Messi. If you can please both camps, you’ve shut them up and you’ve kept them happy. If you haven’t got the titles, but you play great… I get both camps.

“I think it’s about the legacy you leave. The way you play. Watching Messi play football. I’m not bothered about seeing him lift [trophies], I just want to watch what he does and how he goes about it. For me that’s the entertainment. It makes me happy watching him play football.

“He’s [Federer] way behind [Novak] Djokovic. But who would you say is the greatest tennis player? I love Djokovic. For me I love to watch Federer all day long but he hasn’t got the titles now.”

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Jimmy White endorsed O’Sullivan’s view on Federer.

“Talking about tennis. [John] McEnroe, he was different how he played,” White said. “He didn’t win as much as [Pete] Sampras and people like that.

“Federer, you watch Federer play and the difference between him and Djokovic, he was always positioned. It looked easy for Federer. It was a walk in the park. Poetry.”

The Rocket has won the world title on seven occasions, a tally which has him level with fellow legend Stephen Hendry for the most all-time victories at the Crucible.

O’Sullivan will be bidding for an outright record eighth title when the World Championship starts on April 20, live on Eurosport and discovery+.

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‘Blown everybody away’ – Hargreaves hails ‘remarkable’ Leverkusen as treble tilt continues

April 18, 2024

‘We throw everything we have into that’ – Klopp turns focus to Premier League after European exit

April 18, 2024

Arsenal draw up summer transfer shortlist after Bayern defeat – Paper Round

April 18, 2024

Arsenal plan summer overhaul

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is planning to strengthen his forward line next season with a shortlist of names in the frame.

Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sekso, Pedro Neto, Alexander Isak, Nico Williamsand Martin Zubimendi are all suggested by the Mirror.

The paper writes: “Mikel Arteta will be given major funds to help bolster his strike force after Arsenal’s Champions League exit.

“Arsenal have been tracking Sporting Lisbon centre forward Viktor Gyokeres, RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko and are long term admirers of Alexander Isak but Newcastle are unlikely to sell. Wolves winger Pedro Neto is top of their list of potential wide players but they have also scouted Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams.

“Arsenal also want Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi as part of their rebuild and a new partner for Declan Rice.”

Chelsea and more chase Sesko

Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United are all keen on RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko.

The Slovenian forward is attracting interest after he continued to impress for his Bundesliga side.

The Evening Standard reports: “Arsenal are stepping up their plans to sign a forward this summer, with RB Leipzig frontman Benjamin Sesko on their radar.

“The Gunners are drawing up transfer plans after their Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich on Wednesday night.

“Arsenal will face competition for the 20-year-old Slovenian, with Chelsea and Manchester United also tracking him.

“Sesko’s representatives have been guests at both Chelsea and Manchester United matches this season.”

Lijnders wanted by Besiktas

Besiktas hope to land Pep Lijnders when he leaves Liverpool along with Jurgen Klopp.

The Dutchman is looking for a fresh challenge and the Turkish side sacked Fernando Santos already this month.

The Athletic explains: “Besiktas are the latest club to show an interest in Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders.

“The Turkish club are searching for a new head coach after sacking Fernando Santos earlier this month, and they rate the Dutchman highly.

“Lijnders will leave Liverpool after a decade of service next month when the curtain comes down on Jurgen Klopp’s reign.

“The 41-year-old, who intends to pursue a managerial career of his own, is continuing to assess his options ahead of embarking on a new challenge this summer.

“He has also been linked with Ajax, who appointed John van ’t Schip as interim coach following the departure of Maurice Steijn earlier this season.”

Benitez set for Sao Paulo job

The Sun reports that former Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez is close to joining Sao Paulo as their new manager.

The experienced Spaniard left Celta Vigo a month ago and is already close to a new gig.

The paper states: “Rafa Benitez is the top candidate to take over as manager at Sao Paulo.

“Former Liverpool, Chelsea, Newcastle and Everton boss Benitez, 64, has been out of a job for a month after being sacked by Celta Vigo.

“Negotiations have been brokered by super agent Giuliano Bertolucci, who represents some of the best Brazilian players like Bruno Guimaraes, Gabriel Magalhaes and Marquinhos.

“If Benitez signs with the Brazilian giants then he will be linking up with the same team that denied him the Club World Cup in 2005.”