Battles with club presidents and teammates led to ruptures, especially at Ajax and Barcelona, the two clubs that defined his career. Cruyff kicked off and the ball was passed around the Oranje team 15 times before returning to Cruyff, who then went on a run past Berti Vogts and ended when he was fouled by Uli Hoene inside the box. '; Coaching 'Always help each other within a team. The 20-year-old winger is reportedly disappointed with his lack of fitness and is considering a move away from Camp Nou. Milinkovi-Savi is reportedly being monitored by many clubs, including Arsenal's rivals Manchester United. As per the report, a direct player exchange is thought to be a concrete possibility between the two sides. On 23 June, Capello led England into the round of 16 of the World Cup after they beat Slovenia 10. ', "Every trainer talks about movement, about running a lot. Arsenal are reportedly in talks with Palmeiras over a potential winter swoop for 21-year-old defensive midfielder Danilo. Per Tuttosport, Juventus are scrambling to extend the contract of Samuel Iling-Junior in order to ward off Premier League interest. [11] However, injury to his left knee restricted him to just 16 appearances the following season. The South American defender has looked solid in defense and could garner massive experience if he decided to switch to Arsenal. 1 Wojciech Szczesny, according to, Juve vying for Chris Smalling from AS Roma, Rabiot wants Juventus exit: Id like to play in Premier League, Napoli ahead of Juventus for Spezia's Jakob Kiwior, Juventus falling behind in the race to sign Mohammed Kudus, Juve interested in making surprise move for Kroos. That was my area, he said. As Cruyff recalled, in celebration of his 50th birthday, "My father died when I was just 12 and he was 45. After England's elimination, Capello was criticized for imposing a strict military regime at England's Bloemfontein training camp,[122] and not allowing his senior players to have tactical input. On 14 June 2015, Russia lost 10 to Austria. Juventus have had a slow start to the season, and while they have picked up pace recently, they want to improve their midfield to challenge for the league title and Champions League next year. Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot feels "fortunate" to have stayed in Turin instead of joining Manchester United. "I'm told there's nothing concrete with any other clubs as of now.". Juventus are reportedly set toface stiff competitionfrom Bayern Munich in the race to sign Atalanta talent Giorgio Scalvini as the 18-year-old becomes the latest prospect to come out of La Dea's conveyer belt. [83] Due to the ongoing quarrel within the advisory board, Cruyff resigned on 10 April 2012, with Ajax stating that Cruyff will "remain involved with the implementation of his football vision within the club". ", "Quality without results is pointless. The official Liverpool FC website. According to Ben Jacobs of CBS, several Premier League clubs have scouted McKennie including Arsenal but they are yet to make any advances yet. He made his comeback on 30 October 1970 against PSV, and rather than wear his usual number 9, which was in use by Gerrie Mhren, he instead used number 14. According to Italian outlet Calciomercatoweb, Juventus are ready to sell in-demand midfielder Manuel Locatelli for a fee of around 30 million in order to make way for the signing of Chelsea playmaker Jorginho on a free transfer next summer, with London duo Chelsea or Arsenal mentioned as potential destinations for the Italian international. According to Inter Live, Arsenal are interested in signing Hakan Calhanoglu in 2023.Per the source, the 74-cap Turkish internationals creative armoury could prompt 'some rich clubs to compete for his signature, with the Gunners and fellow Premier League rivals Aston Villa especially mentioned. With Adrien Rabiot facing uncertainty over his future at the club, and the club willing to sell Weston McKennie in case a good offer for the player arrives, Juventus would want to bring in reinforcements in the midfield. He stayed at the Aztecs for only one season, and was voted NASL Player of the Year. This comes across as a major hurdle for the Bianconeri, who were hoping to sign the Dutch right-back on loan with an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season. Arsenal central defender William Saliba has yet to put pen to paper on a new contract at the Emirates and is being courted by French champions PSG. Arsenalsinterest in Orlando City star Facundo Torres has been confirmed by the players agent. With Mendy's contract set to expire in June 2025, Chelsea are looking to demand 40 million, however they may accept a proposal closer to the 22 million they paid Rennes to acquire him in 2020. Reportedly, the German manager also doesn't mind being at the helm in Turin. Arsenal are said to be monitoring the contract situation of Liverpool midfielder, Naby Keita, in order to add depth to their midfield. He always wants to do things prettier than strictly necessary. [12] Cruyff scored twice against Argentina in one of his team's most dominating performances, then he scored the second goal against Brazil to knock out the defending champions. The Gunners are impressed with the Uruguay international, who scored 9 goals and recorded 10 assists in the 2022 season of MLS. The victory was achieved after Capello substituted an injured Beckham and brought on Jos Antonio Reyes. Some of the players suggested that Capello had instituted a more lax training regime than he had in his previous spell. According to Calciomercato, Torino are looking to strengthen their midfield roster with a fresh face and have Juventus youngster Ranocchia on their transfer shortlist. [57][58] The match went to extra time after a scoreless draw. However, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has now revealed, via his exclusive Substack column for CaughtOffside, that there have been no negotiations between any club and the player. Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar has been linked with Europe's biggest clubs for a while now. Due to Manchester United's interest in the 16-year-old, the Gunners have intensified their pursuit of the teenager. The starting players usually wore jerseys from 1 to 11 and the substitutes from 12 to 16. Goals from Terry and Matthew Upson secured the victory.[115]. Pulisic spent a lot of time warming the bench at Chelsea prior to the World Cup, but his performance on the biggest stage are putting him in the spotlight and could help him earn a move away from the London side. That year, Ajax finished in their lowest position since the establishment of professional football, in 13th. Spezia has set a price tag for their much-demanded center-back Jakub Kiwior. According to reports in Italian outletCalciomercato, Arsenal are trying to sign the player in January in a player plus cash move. Although Shakhtars asking price of 88m might play a hindrance in the transfer, Mudryks willingness to join the Premier League leaders could help in the negotiations. Capello's first competitive game in charge of Russia was the opening match of the 2014 World Cup qualification campaign, a 20 victory at home to Northern Ireland. The Bianconeri have been scouting the left-back for a while now, and would like the 27-year-old to become the club's go-to full-back next season. The Old Lady has been poor going forward and Max Allegri would want to see some changes in his forward battery and Nico could partner up well with Vlahovic and Chiesa. Cruyff endeared himself to the Barcelona fans when he chose a Catalan name, Jordi, for his son. According to Mirror, Arsenal are stepping up their efforts to sign Rennes attacking midfielder Lovro Majer, who has been labelled the "next Luka Modric". The Bianconeri are keen to bring a new right-back to Turin who can rotate with Juan Cuadrado and even possibly replace him as the first choice right-back when the Colombian leaves the club. Los Blancos are prepared to let go of Odriozola for free and the potential suitors will just have to pay his due wages of 1.5m. The 24-year-old left Gunners in 2017, having joined their academy system in 2015 as a 17-year-old. Prop 30 is supported by a coalition including CalFire Firefighters, the American Lung Association, environmental organizations, electrical workers and businesses that want to improve Californias air quality by fighting and preventing wildfires and reducing air PSG will be looking to sign him for a bargain in case he doesn't renew, however, the report states that Barcelona and AC Milan are also interested in the Brazilian. Lasalvia has also confirmed that he will have a meeting with Gunners' renowned South American talent scout Toni Lima in the near future. According to Calciomercato,Juan Cuadradoand AlexSandroare expected to leaveJuventusat the end of their season. He has featured in six league games this term, scoring one goal in the process. Martinelli has been impressive for Arsenal this season, having scored 5 goals and provided 2 assists in 14 league games. They are famous for their Amsterdam dialect and incorrect grammar, and often feature tautologies and paradoxes. [206] Real Madrid president Florentino Prez led a Real Madrid delegation to the memorial, including former players Emilio Butragueo and Amancio Amaro. As per Calciomercatoweb, Juventus have chosen former Sevilla coach Julen Lopetegui as the replacement for Massimiliano Allegri, in case the latter is sacked. As per AS (via TuttoJuve), Juventus are interested in signing Real Madrid winger Marcos Asensio next season. According to journalist Pete O'Rourke (speaking to GIVEMESPORT), Arsenal are interested in the possibility of bringing Bayern Munich and Germany winger Leroy Sane to the Emirates. I am Dutch but I support the football that Spain is playing. #JuveFollowing Agnelli, Nedved and clubs board decision to resign, Allegri will stay. We will see.". His time at Juventus has been marred by injuries and he has confirmed in an interview with CONMEBOL that he plans to return to Rosario Central. He also always spoke highly of entertaining value of the game. "[116], In his posthumously released autobiography My Turn: The Autobiography,[117] Cruyff reveals his dream all-time XI in his favourite 343/433 formation. Locatelli, 24, was understood to have been the subject of strong interest from Arsenal after starring for Italy at the most recent Euros, but he ultimately decided to join Juventus on a two-year loan with an obligation to buy for 25m that kicks in next summer. [161] Writing in his El Peridico column, Cruyff slammed the deal, "We are a unique club in the world, no one has kept their jersey intact throughout their history, yet have remained as competitive as they come We have sold this uniqueness for about six percent of our budget. According to Football Insider, Arsenal are keeping close tabs on Manchester United star Marcus Rashford ahead of a possible move in 2023. "[171], Cruyff named his third child after the patron saint of Catalonia, St Jordi, commonly known in English as Saint George of Lydda. "But I'd first want to know from the head coach that Id receive a chance". Juventus have held talks with Savic's agent as well but would have to wait till the end of the summer for his signature. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) officially ratified the naming of Cruijff on 23 September 2010. Chelsea are currently keeping an eye on Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli's contract situation, as per caughtoffside. [203][204][205] Former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell, who did not have a good relationship with Cruyff, was among the early visitors to the memorial. When asked about about the prospect of signing a new deal after Arsenal's 3-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, the defender said: "We will see. The player has had some outstanding performances in the past few weeks, which could reignite Arsenals interest in him, according to Fichajes. The Spanish player has been in fine touch this summer which see him get a call-up to the World Cup in Qatar. However, the Serbian wanted only to move to Juventus and turned down a potential switch to the Emirates Stadium. [30] A New York Times journalist wrote that Cruyff had done more for the spirit of the Catalan people in 90 minutes than many politicians in years of struggle. [199][200][201][202] Thousands of Barcelona fans passed through the memorial to Cruyff, opened inside the Camp Nou stadium, to pay tribute. [158] As an outspoken and critical visionary, he strongly criticized the Netherlands' style of play at the 2010 World Cup. "[162], In an interview with The Guardian's Donald McRae in 2014, Cruyff spoke about football's lost values and how money had eroded the game's purity, "Football is now all about money. Bereszynski is an established member of the Poland national team and has played in all their three group games so far as they have recently qualified for the last-16. Cruyff, encouraged by his influential football-loving father and his close proximity in Akkerstraat Stadium, played football with his schoolmates and older brother, Henny, whenever he could, and idolised the prolific Dutch dribbler, Faas Wilkes. The game remained goalless at half-time, but England went on to win 51. [83], Capello's breakthrough at the club occurred when he won the 200001 Serie A title, having signed Walter Samuel to strengthen his defence, and Gabriel Batistuta as a main goalscorer. In 2007, Ajax retired Cruyff's number 14. According to Calciomercato, Juventus want to sign Empoli goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. According to Calciomercato, Juventus are reportedly interested in RB Salzburg central defender Strahinja Pavlovic, and will monitor the Serbian international at the World Cup. Italian defender and Juventus legend Leonardo Bonucci has reportedly asked the club to sell him in the upcoming January transfer window, according to Italian journalist Guilio Mola. According to The Sun, Arsenal are lining up bids for three exciting youngsters as they look to add depth and quality to Mikel Arteta's squad in January. However, the report states that Arsenal's interest in him is in a preliminary stage and hasn't advanced into something serious. Juventus haven't given up on their aspirations to sign Roma forward Nicol Zaniolo, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport (via TuttoJuve). Latest Nigerian News - Nigerian newspaper, Nigeria news, Nigerian news, Read nigerian news online, Visit NigerianEye, Your Online nigeria newspaper for nigeria news today, breaking news, check nigeria news online at NigerianEye.com, for Sky Sports expert Gianluca Di Marzio has claimed that Juventus have emerged as surprise contenders to sign Nuno Tavares from Arsenal. Juventus are one of the teams interested in signing the USMNT international, but the transfer will be difficult one to facilitate. [79][80], The Ajax advisory board made a verbal agreement with Louis van Gaal to appoint him as the new CEO, without consulting Cruyff. Following the title win there was also a widespread belief that he had done a secret deal to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. [12], At the end of the 198283 season, Ajax decided not to offer Cruyff a new contract. He is having a breakout season under Philippe Montanier, featuring in 13 Ligue 1 games. Arsenal have been watching him for a long time, they did consider trying to sign him in the summer but were not able to get that deal done. [71] That season, Milan won the league title by an eight-point margin. However, with the arrival of Mesut Ozil in 2013, Arsenal began a spending spree which has seen them accumulate an expenditure of more than 600m on new players. Shakhtar's asking price has also dropped considerably from 90m to 40m for the 21-year-old. AS Roma have emerged as contenders to sign Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, who continues to be linked with Arsenal, as per RomaGialloRossa. [54][100][132] However, contrary to popular belief, the nickname "El Salvador" is a Dutch rather than Spanish invention. With two in the friendly against Slovakia in March 2009, Rooney had scored ten goals in eight England games. Welcome to the Big Eyes crypto cathouse. The North London outfit has already approached Lindstroms agent and negotiations are underway between the two parties. Get breaking MLB Baseball News, our in-depth expert analysis, latest rumors and follow your favorite sports, leagues and teams with our live updates. Sergej Milinkovi-Savi all year, and reportedly prioritise his signing next summer. As per Calciomercatoweb, Juventus right-back Juan Cuadrado has been offered to Serie A rivals AC Milan. Although Juventus tried their best to attain Milinkovic-Savic's services, Lazio's asking price was reportedly set too high. As per El Nacional, Juventus have joined the race to sign highly sought-after Borussia Dortmund starlet Youssoufa Moukoko next summer. Valencia are eager to tie Musah down with a new contract. TheBianconeriare casting a wide net to find the right profile. Atalantas star forward Luis Muriel is reportedly frustrated with his less playing time at the Italian club and is looking to depart from the club. He is regarded as one of the greatest managers of all time.[4][5]. England resumed their qualification campaign by beating Ukraine 21, on 1 April 2009, at Wembley. ngel Di Maria: There are so many lies about my future. According to Football London, Juventus are not giving up on the ambition of signing Gabriel Magalhes from Arsenal. [48][49], Building for the 199394 season, Capello signed Christian Panucci, Brian Laudrup, Florin Rducioiu and Marcel Desailly. It was his first managing job in 13 years. [57] Victories under Cruyff include a 50 La Liga win over Real Madrid in El Clsico at the Camp Nou, as well as a 40 win against Manchester United in the Champions League. In an interview with Football FanCast, O'Rourke revealed Hes been a long-term target, Danilo. '; Social involvement 'Interaction is crucial, both in sport and in life. , Arsenal have agreed a deal in the region of 40m for the 21-year-old winger dubbed as 'Ukrainian Neymar' thanks to Edu's work. On 20 February 2007, Real Madrid were forced to deny rumours that Capello would be leaving after that day's match. Alex Sandro has been a regular starter for Juventus since his arrival in 2015. Cruyff's only own goal came on 20 August 1972 against FC Amsterdam. Juventus are keen on signing Sassuolo central midfielder Davide Frattesi in the summer, according to a report from La Gazzetta dello Sport (via TuttoJuve). Raheem Sterling heading back to London in a 50 million deal between Manchester City and Chelsea. 10 million that the Giallorossi are demanding. investigated by Italian authorities and UEFA for potential capital gains crimes and secret payments. Because he started running too late. If Juventus want to beat Manchester City to his signing, they would have to match Villarreal's valuation of 60m for Torres. [164] Contrary to his well-known strong personality and superstar status, Cruyff led a relatively quiet private life beyond the world of football. Scalvini has emerged as one of Italy's most promising young defenders in the last season or so, attracting the attention of Juventus. Serie A table. England completed an unbeaten 2011 with 10 friendly victories over Spain and Sweden in November 2011. #ACMilan New salary will be around 2/2.4m per season. "I just try to focus here and do my best. The Gunners are quite satisfied with his outings and want to bring him to the Emirates. [citation needed] One of Capello's first moves was to sign Emerson from Roma, further angering many of his critics who believed he had betrayed Roma. Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli said that all he wants is a pen so that he can sign an extension with the Gunners. Frimpong has impressed for Bayer Leverkusen this season, and his performances have caught the eye of many clubs including Juventus' fierce rivals Inter Milan. After a summer where he was extremely close to joining the Red Devils, he has now confessed that continuing with the Bianconeri was the "best decision.". Dembl and Kounde, FC Barcelona's sole semi-finalists, After France beat England 2-1, the duo became the club's only two players to make it into the last four of the Qatar World Cup, Dembl and Kounde through to the semi final, All the latest news from the players in Qatar. In thinking of Cruyff, the victory is truly meaningful when it can fully capture the minds and hearts of competitors and spectators. The Ukrainian winger has been the Gunners top most priority and the player was heavily linked to a move to the Emirates. All of this has been possible because of the efforts of their Spanish manager Mikel Arteta. Latest breaking news from New York City. Filippo Ranocchia, who plays for Monza in Serie A, has emerged as one of Juventus' top loanees this season. The play (at the Amsterdam Arena) was stopped in the 14th minute as players, staff, and supporters gave a minute's applause for Cruyff, who wore the number 14 shirt for his country. Juventus could be one of the possible destinations for the forward whose contract runs out in 2024, according to Fichajes. "The qualities of one player have to complement the qualities of another. Capello usually partnered the team's main striker David Trezeguet alongside the emerging Zlatan Ibrahimovi up-front, with the latter playing in a more creative role, while the team's captain, Alessandro Del Piero, was used mostly as a substitute. Arsenal are still weighing up the possibility of bringing Balogun back because otherwise theyll have to spend big in January to recruit a striker. Cruyff received a lifetime achievement award from the KNVB in August 2006. Arsenal are currently top of the Premier League and are further looking to strengthen in the upcoming window. [131] On 7 October 2011, England qualified for the European Championships with a 22 draw in Montenegro. He said that results were much more important than playing beautifully. Jeremie Frimpong in the upcoming winter transfer window. But it looks like Singo would reject the opportunity to join the Old Lady and might extend his stint with Torino. Locatelli, 24, is currently at Juventus on a two-year loan deal from Sassuolo. Ahead of their league game against Eibar at the Camp Nou (25 October 2015), Barcelona players showed their support for Cruyff by wearing orange T-shirts bearing the words "nims Johan" (Catalan for "Get well soon Johan"). Lindstroms signature could cost the Gunners 26m but they are ready to pay the amount considering they are planning a rebuild in January for their title charge. They also had positive talks overMykhaylo Mudrykbut he was too expensive, and even more now. The youngster joined the Bianconeri Next Gen from Chelsea in 2020 as he looked for a more clear path to first-team football. Jimmy Burns (2011). The 21 year-old has expressed his desire to continue at Arsenal and wants improved terms in a better contract for his performances, reports Mail Online. No contacts have yet been made but the clubs have held internal talks with Edu's name being discussed. Results without quality is boring,". On 28 December 2010, Catalonia played a friendly against Honduras winning 40 at Estadi Olmpic Llus Companys. The Spanish forward has reportedly already rejected offers from Wolves and Newcastle United in the Premier League, and prefers moving to Juventus in the Serie A. According to Calciomercatoweb, Juventus see Thomas Tuchel as the primary candidate to succeed Massimiliano Allegri, if the Italian manager is let go. Ndicka has received interest from several Premier League clubs, and it looks like Juve have joined the race to acquire the 23-year-old's signing. Juventus have been reportedly interested in Fratessi since the last transfer window, but will in all likelihood miss out on him to Jose Mourinho's side. It was while still living in Barcelona as a player in late 1977, Cruyff and his family became the victims of an armed attacker who forced his way into his flat in Barcelona. According to Calciomercato, Juventus are planning on signing Manchester City midfielder lkay Gndoan on a free transfer next summer. [73] A simple but effective tactic would be the long ball from defender Fernando Hierro to a sprinting Roberto Carlos, who would be supported on the left by Mijatovi and Ral; Roberto Carlos would then have the option of either going to goal or passing to uker, Mijatovi or Ral. The Switzerland captain, 30, has been one of the best midfielders in the Premier League in his reinvented attacking midfield role and his stellar form has helped Arsenal to the top of the table. They also reached the 1973 European Cup Final, where they were beaten 10 by the dominant "Total Football" approach of Ajax. [150][151], Until the 1990s, players did not have fixed numbering except in some short competitions like the World Cup or European Championship where players were given a designated number. One of his best known nicknames was "El Salvador" or "The Saviour", a nickname he received during the 197374 season and again in 1988, when he helped terminate crisis eras in Bara's history. [69][70] Back in an advisory capacity alongside Joan Laporta, he recommended the appointment of Frank Rijkaard in 2003. The club wants to set the player's valuation based on how well he performs for Poland in the World Cup, which could see his value rise to 30 million. "The Premier League remains the most followed league, but I dont think about the future. In the seven games that winter, he scored eight times and in March 1966 scored the first three goals in a league game against Telstar in a 62 win. Founded in 1881, the Sunday People is one of Britain's oldest Sunday newspapers. The Scottish midfielder has been influential for the Red and Blues and is being eyed by Juventus in a sensational January move. As per Fichajes, the Gunners are considering making a move for West Ham midfielder Lucas Paquet to reinforce their midfield. Xavi onCristiano Ronaldoafter the Europa League draw: He seems to me to be a great player, he has marked an era in world football and can still make the difference., Bayern director Hasan Salihamidzic onAlex Nubel: Neuer will definitely play another two or three years and Sven Ulreich will also be there. Cruyff offered his shirt to Muhren and went to the basket to pick another one at random. But after losing most of his money in a series of poor investments, including a pig farm, that were counseled by a scam artist, Cruyff and his family came to the United States. But with no progress on that front, it looks like Juventus could capitalise. Tottenham and Arsenal were both interested in acquiring the Serbians services in January, but he eventually signed with the Bianconeri. I was born shortly after the war, though, and was taught not to just accept anything. According to Calciomercatoweb, Juventus are looking to sign Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimares to reinforce their midfield. Calciomercato reports that Juventus are planning a swoop of Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio. Juventus have joined the likes of Aston Villa and Fulham in the pursuit of Barcelona's unsettled midfielder Franck Kessie, according to Mundo Deportivo (via ilbianconero.com). [13] At club level, Cruyff started his career at Ajax, where he won eight Eredivisie titles, three European Cups and one Intercontinental Cup. [156], At Juventus, Capello rejected the club's board members' requests to field a three-man front line and once again reverted to his preferred 442 formation. His first season saw Roma finish sixth, made particularly disappointing as cross-city rivals Lazio won the title, and they were knocked out of the UEFA Cup by Leeds United. Juventus president Andrea Agnelli: Massimiliano Allegri is our head coach and he will stay, tells Sky Sport. However, if the player and the club do not reach an agreement, it is very likely that Gndoan could move to the Serie A and represent the Bianconeri. According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Arsenal, among a host of other top clubs across Europe, are keeping tabs on Celtic's 17-year-old prodigy Rocco Vata. [12] After finishing third in UEFA Euro 1976, Cruyff refused to play in the 1978 FIFA World Cup after a kidnapping attempt targeting him and his family in their Barcelona home dissuaded him from football. The North London side has shown interest in Nigerian winger, Samuel Chukwueze, as a potential option, according to Fichajes. The Brazilian centre-back recently signed a renewal with the Gunners that will keep him at the club till 2027. Every player had to understand the whole geometry of the whole pitch and the system as a whole. Juventus could move for a left-back in the January transfer window as they look to address a long-running quality problems the full-back department. Juventus are looking to sign Benfica left-back lex Grimaldo during the winter transfer window, as per tuttojuve. [50] Playing the former defender Desailly as a holding midfielder allowed the rest of the midfield to push on and attack. England won 41 with Theo Walcott scoring a hat-trick. He also added that "those days are over". After recent reports confirmed that the veteran midfielder could be itching to sign a contract extension at Lazio, this news comes as a relief for the struggling Italian outfit. Cruyff was working on another book, also using De Jong's photographs, and claimed unsuccessfully that Tirion's book violated his trademark and portrait rights. Capello was signed by Paolo Mazza, the President of SPAL, for the fee of two million lire despite interest from Milan. [47] From 1970 onwards, he wore the number 14 jersey for the Netherlands, setting a trend for wearing shirt numbers outside the usual starting line-up numbers of 1 to 11. I only have some months left on my contract. World Cup 2022 top scorers: Ramos hat-trick as Portugal thump Switzerland. I need to get that Italian mindset into you. We hope to get it done and signed soon.. The Ivory Coast midfielder is one of the hottest young prospects to have emerged from the Portuguese top flight and is on the radar of a lot of big clubs across Europe. Im told they are not finished they want to keep building, and to keep fighting for the Premier League. I understand that we are currently losing more than we are earning. At the end of the season, the veteran announced his final retirement. His character, both in and beyond the footballing world, was much described as the complicated combination of an idealist,[144] individualist, libertarian, collectivist, romantic, purist, pragmatist, rebel,[145] and even despot. That player has to be available. It's a typically attacking line-up but Cruyff explains the selection in detail. Perhaps he would be better suited to Arteta's style of football. Alexis Mac Allister has been impressive for Argentina at the World Cups and has caught the attention of top clubs across Europe. [99] After being confirmed for the job, he announced it would be his last in football. [4] Cruyff was a proponent of the football philosophy known as Total Football explored by Rinus Michels. Ndicka, 23, is out of contract at the end of the season. In the 196970 season, Cruyff won his second league and cup "double"; at the beginning of the 197071 season, he suffered a groin injury. Arsenal have entered the competition to sign Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot in January, as per Calciomercatoweb. The same report states that Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta is ready to approach the Ukrainian side for the player, but Shakhtar won't let Mudryk go easily. Cruyff's decision to go to such great lengths to support Catalan nationalism is part of the reason he is a hero to Barcelona supporters and Catalan nationalists. And when he did, the team would go out and kick butt.' Jacob deGrom is not coming back to New York. The Gunners have identified Udinese's Rodrigo Becao as a potential target, according to Tutto Udinese. Jorginho is one of the key pieces at Chelsea and Bianconeri will face competition from Barcelona in the pursuit. "For the ideal squad, I also try and find a formula in which talent is used to the maximum in every case", notes Cruyff. "Bara: A People's Passion". [186], In October 2015 he was diagnosed with lung cancer. The striker has been in red-hot form this season and could be a lethal option for the current Premier League leaders. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. With Roma, Capello switched from his trademark 442 to an aggressive 3412 formation, which allowed the club's star playmaker and captain Francesco Totti to function in his preferred role as an attacking midfielder, while Cafu and Vincent Candela served as attack-minded wing-backs on the flanks. According to theDaily Mail, as relayed byCalciomercato, Juventus are among a host of Serie A clubs keeping close tabs on Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk, but will have to see offstiff competitionfrom English clubs including Arsenal who are now pushing to secure the 21-year-old Ukrainian sensation's services. GOAL had reported earlier this year that Arsenal had bid 20 million for the player, which was rejected by Palmeiras. Capello won consecutive league titles, and put together a balanced and efficient side which was built upon a strong and highly organised back-line, which was further supported by two dynamic, defensive-minded box-to-box midfielders in the centre, such as Manuele Blasi, Stephen Appiah, Alessio Tacchinardi, Emerson, and later Patrick Vieira, who both alternated defensive and playmaking duties in midfield; the team's attacking wingers, Pavel Nedvd and Mauro Camoranesi, were required both to drop back defensively and also assist the strikers from an offensive standpoint. "[118][119], In his autobiography, Cruyff explained why he made a set of 14 basic rules, which are displayed at every Cruyff Court in the world: "I read an article once about the building of the pyramids in Egypt. Some Chelsea fans clearly expected to see more ofArmando Brojathis season, so whats my latest take on his situation? However, the entire transfer including Son's wages could cost them 200m which can prove to be a hurdle. Asensio's contract expires in 2023, with the Gunners hoping to sign him for a small fee or for free to add more depth in attack, as per the report. Cruyff's season at Feyenoord was a successful one in which the club won the Eredivisie for the first time in a decade, part of a league and KNVB Cup double. Winning is just one day, a reputation can last a lifetime. We are delighted to announce that Edu Gaspar has been appointed as our first-ever Sporting Director. [46][74], 'When you talk about me and Capello, you talk about two personalities. The world remembers our team more', "Johan Cruyff: The balletic genius who changed football all over the world", "Grote Johan Cruijff-hype is in aantocht", "In celebration of Holland's underappreciated 1978 masters", "14 things you may or may not know about Johan Cruijff", "Badr Hari's Ex-Partner Estelle Cruyff Allegedly Converts to Islam", "Zoon van Ruud Gullit maakt debuut voor Jong AZ in kampioensduel Twente", "Johan Cruijff gemist? Arsenal have become the latest club to enter the race for FC Porto's prolific striker Mehdi Taremi. Breaking AVFC rumours & news now, 24/7. News, fixtures, scores and video. In Cruyff's words, quoted in Dennis Bergkamp's autobiography Stillness and Speed: My Story, "Because you play football with your head, and your legs are there to help you. [12], During his time at Barcelona, in a game against Atltico Madrid, Cruyff scored a goal in which he leapt into the air and kicked the ball past Miguel Reina in the Atltico goal with his right heel (the ball was at about neck height and had already travelled wide of the far post). They wanted a midfielder in the summer, though a deal forDouglas Luizwas not possible. Arsenal has been handed a subtle shock by Todd Boehlys recent interest in Bukayo Saka. The Uruguayan has been in exceptional touch for the current Champions League holders and reportedly the Gunners scouts, who were originally there to witness Mykhaylo Mudryk, were blown away by Valverdes performance against Shakhtar Donetsk. The highly-coveted Brazilian midfielder was subject of heavy transfer interest from the Gunners back in the summer, with Mikel Arteta scouring the market for a defensive-minded central midfielder to provide back-up and competition to Thomas Partey. [63], As well as representing Catalonia on the pitch in 1976, Cruyff also managed the Catalonia national team from 2009 to 2013, leading the team to a victory over Argentina in his debut match. Kulusevski, 22, has impressed with his attacking displays in North London, cementing himself as a key member in the current set-up under Antonio Conte. to consolidate their table-toppers position. As a player, he won the Ballon d'Or three times, in 1971, 1973 and 1974. The team managed to win just 11 games all season, with a particular low occurring in March 1998 when they lost 41 to Juventus and Capello was sent off for protesting a decision by the referee. Those claims have now been backed by Spanish outlet Fichajes, which states the Gunners are ahead of Barcelona in the bid to signLeicester City. There are no changes on Massimiliano Allegri situation. The Gunners have had a solid start to the season and sit in first position in the Premier League table, and the management are reportedly ready to back their manager as they look to rival Manchester City for the title. Arsenal will have the battle it out with PSG and Juventus in order to secure the services of 27 year-old as they look to bolster their squad. However, as per O'Rourke, his connections to Arsenal through Mikel Arteta, Gabriel Jesus, and Oleksandr Zinchenko could make him consider a move to the current Premier League leaders. [12] On 28 May 1969, Cruyff played in his first European Cup final against Milan, but the Italians won 41. His toughness was infectious, and I became less of an artiste and more of a bruiser who wanted to win at any price.' Shop now at Bara's Official Store Camp Nou, All the official information of the FC Barcelona Supporters' Clubs. [96] The feint is an example of the simplicity in Cruyff's football philosophy. John Elkann officially confirms that Massimiliano Allegri will not be leave the club as hes key part of Juventus project and we trust him to win again, statement explains. Roberto De Zerbi as a possible successor to current boss. That's according to a report from A Bola (via Sport Witness), which claims the Gunners have targeted the 30-year-old Iranian international for the winter transfer market. But according to latest news Arsenals managerial hierarchy could wait for Tielemans' contract to finish at the King Power Stadium. Muriel has fallen down the pecking order and could be persuaded to move to Turin if the Bianconeri make an offer. [98], Cruyff was known for his technical ability, speed, acceleration, dribbling and vision, possessing an awareness of his teammates' positions as an attack unfolded. Conte to Juventus? Max Allegri, however, has persisted with Leonardo Bonucci and Gleison Bremer as his starters, leaving the former Frosinone player on the periphery. Full stats on LFC players, club products, official partners and lots more. However Juventus would not pay more than 30 million for the Spaniard, says Elnacional.cat. Arsenal tried to sign Tielemans this summer, however, they were unable to secure a deal. Juventusare desperate to shake off theirterrible startto the seasonunder Max Allegri that has seen them crash-out of the Champions League group stagesand are 10 points adrift of the top spot in Serie A. Depay, 28, has re-emerged on their radar as they look to bring in fresh faces in January to boost their bid for at least a top-four UEFA Champions League position in the Italian top-flight. The Portuguese defender has had some magnificent outings in the Champions League and domestic competitions for Benfica. Renan, 19, is making waves across the globe with his impressive performances for the Brazilian side, and is now earning traction from perennial rivals, Arsenal and Chelsea. According to Fichajes, Arsenal will compete with league rivals Liverpool and Chelsea for the signing of Rennes winger Jrmy Doku in January. His move came as a surprise because he had kept it such a secret, and because he had been engaged in a war of words with Luciano Moggi. According to Calciomercato, Serie A rivals Juventus and Inter are likely to battle it out for the signature of Benfica left-back Alejandro Grimaldo in the upcoming January transfer window. The Bianconeri have been interested in signing the Spaniard since last season, but he was intent on extending his contract at Santiago Bernabeu. He has enriched and personified our football. Inter could be tempted to sell Denzel Dumfries to Arsenal if they include right-back Takehiro Tomiyasu in the deal, according to Calciomercatoweb. The Gunners have seen their bid for American international Yunus Musah being rejected by Spanish team Valencia, as per FCInterNews. Considering both Arsenal and Chelsea are looking for a striker to lead their forward battery, Vlahovic could be an ideal addition. Please feel free to contact us regarding any persistent issues. [164], Capello is a fine art enthusiast. This has opened the door for teams to swoop in. His relationship with manager Massimiliano Allegri has deteriorated too. McKennie could potentially move to Premier League in January. With Milan, he won the Coppa Italia again in 1977 and also won another Serie A in 1979. Juventus also won the 200405 and 200506 Scudetti under Capello's leadership, but were later stripped off their trophies due to the team's involvement in the 2006 Serie A scandal. According to a reportfromGOAL Brazil, Arsenal willbattle it outwith London rivals Chelsea in the race to sign Corinthians young defender Robert Renan. Ronaldo vs Messi at the World Cup: How their stats, goals, assists and performances compare. '; Learning 'Try to learn something new every day. This has opened up doors for Arsenal, reports David Ornstein for The Athletic. It was the moment to leave football and I couldn't play in the World Cup after this. [12] He had previously been rumoured to be joining the New York Cosmos but the deal did not materialise; he played a few exhibition games for the Cosmos. According to Calciomercatoweb, Arsenal are exploring the option of bringing out-of-favour Barcelona winger Ferran Torres in January. According to Italian outlet Tuttojuve, Juventus are prepared to hand veteran center-back Leonardo Bonucci a contract extension that would keep him in Turin until 2025. There are moments in life in which there are other values. Rodriguezs contract expires in the summer of 2024, and Arsenal could go for their man in the upcoming summer transfer window. On 19 August 2008, he announced that John Terry would be named the permanent captain. Now with Gabriel Jesus out injured, Mikel Arteta could bring Balogun back prematurely to continue his title charge. Arsenal are set to face competition from Italian giants Juventus in the race to sign Manchester United star Marcus Rashford, as per Italian outlet Calcio Mercato. Chaibi rose through the ranks at Toulouse after arriving from Paris Saint-Germain in 2019. After his recent performances for Juve, especially the one against Lecce, the club are considering keeping the player in their ranks instead of loaning him in January. The struggling Juventus are looking to find reinforcements to bolster their defense. Despite the links to bigger clubs, Zaha says he is only focusing on Crystal Palace and his contract and future are things which can be looked at later. While City would guarantee more money and accolades, Saka's roots at Arsenal would reportedly influence his renewal. Juventus see Karsdorp as the ideal replacement for Juan Cuadrado who reportedly will leave after his contract expires at the end of the season. The Dutch youngster has signed a contract with Chelsea until 2023. 5.) ", "Brazilians recreate Cruyff penalty to show Pires and Henry how it's done", "De echte afscheidswedstrijd van Cruijff", "After 30 years, the truth behind Cruyff's World Cup absence", 'Johan Cruyff's legacy lives at both rivals Ajax and Barcelona, "Barcelona were transformed by Johan Cruyff not once but twice, and for ever", "FC Barcelona: 1988. [30] In 1974 Cruyff was crowned European Footballer of the Year. The Gunners are looking to bolster their midfield with Rabiots signature and are prepared to meet his wage demands. According to Corriere Dello Sport, Juventus are one of the many clubs looking to lure RB Leipzig and Croatia defender Joko Gvardiol. As per the report, Barcelona don't want to let go of Balde, but Miretti's performance this season has caught their eye, therefore they would consider an exchange deal with Juventus. In 1982, he scored a famous goal against Helmond Sport. [20] When he first joined Ajax, Cruyff preferred baseball and continued to play the sport until age fifteen when he quit at the urging of his coaches. He has seven goals and seven assists in 14 games across all competitions, and sparkled in Champions League. The player had been heavily linked to Chelsea, but Arsenal aren't prepared to lose their man to their rivals. About Our Coalition. Initially, there were two rumours as to his reason for missing the 1978 World Cup: either he missed it for political reasons (a military dictatorship was in power in Argentina at that time), or that his wife dissuaded him from playing. The Hale-End academy graduate came off the bench against Nottingham Forest over the weekend, and bagged a brace and an assist in the space ofeight minutes. 15 million that Lazio have reportedly offered to pay. [16] Capello became an influential figure under new manager estmr Vycplek, despite being only 24, and was assigned the number 10 shirt;[17] he largely decided the team's tactics for the 1971 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Final against Leeds United. [129][130] The traditional 442 was transformed to 433, with Darren Bent as centre forward and Rooney as a left-sided forward. Mohammed Kudus. [69] They finished the league campaign in fourth place, however, failing to qualify for the Champions League the following season. The Bianconeri will have to wait for a while to make an offer for Kiwior. "[156] And Winner concludes that, "With his belief in the "conflict model" the idea that you got the best out of people by provoking fights and thereby raising levels of excitement and adrenaline Cruyff made enemies almost as easily as he generated delight. #transfers. However, he has yet to establish himself as an automatic starter and reportedly does not feature in manager Massimiliano Allegri's long-term plans. Capello also won two titles at Juventus (which were later stripped after the Calciopoli scandal), and in 2006 returned to Real Madrid, where he won another La Liga title. In February 2012, he resigned as manager due to a dispute with The Football Association, before being appointed coach of the Russia national team in July 2012. Bennacer has been a crucial player for AC Milan and would not mind switching to his former employees. Capello played 32 times for Italy between 1972 and 1978, scoring 8 goals; he made his international debut on 13 May 1972, in a 21 defeat to Belgium. Contract talks between AS Roma and Nicolo Zaniolo seems to have hit a roadblock due to differences in wage demands. "[188], In mid-February 2016, he stated that he had been responding well to chemotherapy and was "winning" his cancer battle. The Old Lady are looking to offer Smalling a deal more than 3.5m to lure him to Turin. According to Calciomercatoweb, Juventus will enter the race to sign Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min. Someone has invented stories about me leaving Juventus in January its not true. A lot of other clubs are also monitoring the winger. Baena, 21, has taken his game to new heights this season, and has showed excellent productivity in the attacking third, recording 11 goal contributions from 16 games, of which 4 goals have arrived in the Europa League. [65] On 22 December 2009, they played a friendly game against Argentina, which ended in a Catalonia win, 42 at Camp Nou. Arsenal are the favourites to sign Youri Tielemans on a free transfer at the end of the season, according to Express. We spoke to Alex on our plans at some point we have to make decisions.. [162] The probe, however, has been dismissed as routine by Capello's spokesmen, who said this was part of a wider investigation into a number of wealthy Italians. He wants to gel winning teams and has a militaristic way of working with his tactics. Cruyff rarely limited himself to a single line though, and in a comparison with the equally oracular but reserved football manager Rinus Michels, Kees Fens equated Cruyff's monologues to experimental prose, "without a subject, only an attempt to drop words in a sea of uncertainty there is no full stop". Oleksandr Zinchenko could make him consider a move to the current Premier League leaders. [56][53] Gakpo, 23, was the subject of interest from Arsenal over a move in the 2022 summer transfer window. BILD in Germany has reported that the Gunners are closely monitoring the Eintracht Frankfurt attacking midfielder. Juventus have reached full agreement Samuel Iling Junior to sign new deal valid until June 2027. We have to bring them back. He sees simplicity and beauty as inseparable. #Juve are not satisfied with his performances. Why does a player have to chase the ball? On 6 June, they travelled to Almaty and beat Kazakhstan 40, and four days later, they returned to Wembley and to beat Andorra again 60, making it seven wins out of seven in the qualification campaign. Fresneda would cost the Old Lady 15m plus bonuses and the club are willing to sell Weston Mckennie to fund the transfer. With the position that we are in right now, it demands as well another level of player," Arteta said in a press conference ahead of their UEFA Europa League clash against FC Zurich. He was an icon of the Netherlands. Youri Tielemans has already signed an agreement with Arsenal that will see him play for the Gunners next season, according to Voetbal Primeur (via Mundo Deportivo). [51], After having appeared for the club as a player, Cruyff returned to Barcelona for the 198889 season, this time to take up his new role as coach of the first team. At the moment, there are no negotiations ongoing between Depay and any other club. The latter has received a seal of approval from national teammate, Oleksandr Zinchencko. In his final two seasons, however, he failed to win any trophies, falling out with chairman Josep Llus Nez, who ultimately sacked him as Barcelona coach. While playing for Ajax, Cruyff scored a penalty the same way Rik Coppens had done it 25 years earlier. Per the source, the 74-cap Turkish internationals creative armoury could prompt 'some rich clubs to compete for his signature, with the Gunners and fellow Premier League rivals Aston Villa especially mentioned. Parteys stint with the North London club has been full of injuries and therefore Mikel Arteta is looking to bring in a less injury-prone midfielder. [114] A fourth-straight win on 15 October made this England's best ever start to a World Cup qualifying campaign as they beat Belarus 31. Reportedly, Barcelona are looking to sell Dembl to earn some revenue and bring Lionel Messi back to the Camp Nou. [5][152] In 2008, when writing for The Guardian, David Lacey likened Capello to Alf Ramsey for their shared belief in the importance of a solid defensive base, while also praising him for his ability to identify a problem and deal with it in a quick and successful manner, his ability to command respect in the dressing room and maintain a professional attitude with his players, and his ability to manage press conferences effectively. "There are some people who might have better technique than me, and some may be fitter than me, but the main thing is tactics. It could be a great opportunity for many clubs, for sure; but Bara have to decide if they want to sell Memphis or not, said Romano. The Frenchman has reportedly become a top target for Serie A giants Juventus. 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