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New York Times
15 hours ago
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- New York Times
Carlos Cuesta appointed Parma head coach after Arsenal exit
Carlos Cuesta is Parma's new head coach after leaving his position after leaving Arsenal's coaching staff. The Athletic reported on Tuesday that the 29-year-old was expected to leave for the Serie A side after being in talks with them for several weeks. Cuesta replaces Cristian Chivu in the role after the 44-year-old Romanian succeeded Simone Inzaghi at Inter earlier this month. 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 💛💙 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚! Il comunicato ➡️ #ForzaParma — 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐢𝐨 𝟏𝟗𝟏𝟑 (@1913parmacalcio) June 19, 2025 Cuesta thanked Arsenal and Mikel Arteta in two separate statements on his Instagram on Wednesday. 'After five beautiful years it's hard to put this into words, but I can only express how grateful I am for having lived my day-to-day with such special people and feel what it means to represent this football club, with its incredible history and values,' Cuesta said in the first statement. 'The only thing I've ever tried to do was give everything I had inside of me every single day.' A post shared by Carlos Cuesta (@carl0scuesta) In August 2020 he joined Arsenal as Arteta's assistant from Juventus' under-17 side where he occupied the same role, after a stint at Atletico Madrid. 'And then, to the person that made it happen. Thank you,' Cuesta said in a second message directed to Arteta. 'That's the only thing I can say. Thank you for your trust, for giving me the opportunity to be next to you and for showing me with constant facts which is the meaning of the word 'courage'.' Advertisement Cuesta never played professionally but helped lead Arsenal to two Community Shield wins in 2020 and 2023 after his appointment at the age of 25. Granit Xhaka told The Athletic in 2024: 'He knows what he's doing: he knows how to speak with the players, what the players need. 'How Carlos improved — day by day, month by month, year on year — was unbelievable. The individual meetings that we had with him were always on point, very clear to understand, and I was very grateful to learn many many new things.' Arsenal have a new sporting director in Andrea Berta and are prepared for a big transfer window after their fifth year with no major trophies under Arteta.
Al-Ahram Weekly
17 hours ago
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- Al-Ahram Weekly
Saudi Al-Hilal set sights on CWC last 16 after draw with Real Madrid
Fullback João Cancelo, who joined Al-Hilal on loan from Barcelona in January, said the squad's international pedigree meant they never felt overawed by a Madrid line-up stacked with stars such as Vinícius Júnior and Luka Modrić. 'Each of us plays for his national team – that shows our level,' Cancelo told reporters. 'It's hard against the best players in the world, but we showed we belong.' Defender Hassan Tambakti highlighted Inzaghi's role for precising a game-plan that blunted the 14-time European champions. 'The coach gave us clear instructions on Madrid's strengths and weaknesses and we executed most of them,' Tambakti said. 'It was tough for both sides, but Al-Hilal are also a big team who can face anyone.' Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, whose stoppage-time penalty save from Federico Valverde rescued the point, downplayed his personal heroics and highlighted what he called a 'tactically smart' performance. 'Penalties need instinct and luck, yes, but the decisive factor was our tactics,' Bounou said. 'We pressed when we had to and defended when we had to.' Skipper Salem al-Dawsari, a veteran of three World Cups with Saudi Arabia, said the draw underlined the strength of the Saudi Pro League and set a platform for qualification. 'We didn't come for tourism; we came to honor our country,' he said. 'Our goal is the round of 16, then we go step by step.' The result marked the first time an Arab side had avoided defeat against a European champion in 11 attempts at the Club World Cup. It was also the first time any Asian team had taken a point off Madrid, who had won all 14 previous meetings with Asian opposition. Gonzalo García opened the scoring for Madrid in the 34 th minute before Rúben Neves levelled from the spot seven minutes later. Madrid coach Xabi Alonso and Inzaghi were both making their competitive debuts after replacing Carlo Ancelotti and Jorge Jesus respectively before the tournament. Group H also includes Mexico's Pachuca and Austria's Salzburg. The top two advance to the last 16. Al-Hilal face Pachuca on Monday, while Madrid will take on Salzburg the following day. Find more details on group standings, match schedules, and competition statistics. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Short link:
Daily Tribune
20 hours ago
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- Daily Tribune
Inzaghi defends manner of exit from Inter to Saudi club
AFP | Milan Former Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi has shrugged off criticism over the manner of his move to Saudi club Al-Hilal. Inzaghi takes charge of his new club for the first time when they faced Real Madrid in the Club World Cup in Miami. Al-Hilal's chief executive officer Esteve Calzada told the BBC on Wednesday that the move had been decided before Inter's 5-0 Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain.
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
🎥 Inzaghi shines vs Real: new tactics, passion, shouts and hugs 🫂
Simone Inzaghi's debut on the bench of Al-Hilal was anything but anonymous. Against Real Madrid, on the prestigious stage of the Club World Cup, the Italian coach ended the match on a 1-1 draw, immediately showing character, game ideas, and that temperament that has always distinguished his career on the bench. Advertisement A performance that also had a protagonist off the field: himself, immortalized by the "Inzaghi-cam", the Saudi version of the famous "Demon Cam" seen in Inter's time. Inzaghi's first: prestigious draw against Real A match that immediately offered emotions. At the 17th minute, Real Madrid took the lead with Gonzalo Garcia, but Al-Hilal responded shortly after thanks to a penalty won by Marcos Leonardo and coolly converted by Ruben Neves. Both goals came in the first half, but it was the attitude of the Saudi team - compact, organized, reactive - that surprised the most. Credit to Inzaghi's work, who managed to imprint a clear identity on his new team in just a few days. Communication and leadership: the Italian who unites One of the most curious aspects of the evening was the communicative approach of the coach from Piacenza. Having just arrived in Arabia, Inzaghi wasted no time and used Italian to give instructions to his men, then relying on body language, mimicry and - in crucial moments - the interpreter. Advertisement Phrases like "We need to run back if we lose the ball" were clearly intercepted by the microphones at the edge of the field, a sign of a constant and visceral presence. With players like Koulibaly and Cancelo - both with experience in Serie A - the message was effectively passed, becoming the link between Inzaghi and the rest of the group. An integration still in its early stages, but promising. The Inzaghi-cam: show on the bench However, the scene was stolen by DAZN's "Inzaghi-cam", with constant shots of the coach on the bench: furious gestures, shouts, chases to the edge of the technical area. Simone Inzaghi was caught offside several times, especially in the end when Al-Hilal had to defend with their backs to the wall from the last assaults of Real Madrid. Advertisement Emblematic was the moment when he hugged the fourth official from behind, begging for the final whistle after Bono's penalty save on Valverde. New formation, same ideas If the context is different, the style remains faithful to its roots. Inzaghi debuted with a 4-2-3-1 - a novelty compared to the usual 3-5-2 - but still maintained recognizable traits: building from the back, looking for quick exchanges in tight spaces and fast transitions. Milinkovic-Savic and Ruben Neves provided balance in midfield, while Marcos Leonardo was a constant thorn in the side for the Madrid defense. In the second half, due to changes and the drop in rhythm, Al-Hilal relied more on defensive solidity, closing spaces well and limiting Real's chances. The penalty saved by Bono was the cherry on top of a performance that bodes well for the future. A new adventure, same passion Simone Inzaghi's debut at Al-Hilal did not disappoint expectations: not only for the result, but for the energy transmitted to the team. Advertisement The Saudi public immediately got a taste of his style, between intensity and heart, between strategy and instinct. And if this is just the beginning, the "Demon Cam" will have many more pages to write. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here. 📸 Megan Briggs - 2025 Getty Images
Toronto Star
a day ago
- Sport
- Toronto Star
Real Madrid and Al Hilal players adjust to their new coaches in the Club World Cup
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — New managers went head to head in the Club World Cup's Group H clash between Real Madrid and Al Hilal on Wednesday. There was no separation between two, which ended in a 1-1 draw that included a 90-plus minute penalty save by Al Hilal goalkeeper Yassine Bonou to secure the tie. Xabi Alonso took over for Los Blancos just this month, as Simone Inzaghi did for the Blue Wave of the Saudi side. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Alonso arrived from Bayern Leverkusen after winning the German Bundesliga last season, and Inzaghi from Inter Milan after badly losing the Champions League final. Alonso was denied a victory for his first game in charge, an unwelcome sight for many Madrid supporters. Players who competed under previous coach Carlo Ancelotti explained what the changes are now that the former Real Madrid player is in charge. 'He wants us to play, he has a different way for us to defend, a different way for us to attack,' goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said. For Al Hilal, many foreign players who now play for the club have experience at top teams and stages of tournaments, like Manchester City and World Cup semifinals. Inzaghi has made a big step after guiding Inter Milan to two Champions League finals, now stepping out of his comfort zone. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW 'Simone is a joyful fellow and that is good for the group, but so is (Jorge) Jesus, who I thank for bringing me to Al Hilal,' right back João Cancelo said, referencing his current and former manager. Both teams will look to care of business and continue to have better performances under new leadership. ___ AP soccer:
