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Pumas could offer Pussetto in deal for Álvaro Angulo
Pumas could offer Pussetto in deal for Álvaro Angulo

Yahoo

time9 hours ago

  • Sport
  • Yahoo

Pumas could offer Pussetto in deal for Álvaro Angulo

Once the FIFA signing impediment has been resolved, Pumas is already working on its reinforcements to become a competitive team during the Apertura 2025. This time, the auriazul team would have already made a formal offer to Independiente del Valle for Álvaro Ángulo, who had expressed his desire to leave the club, reports César Luis Merlo. Among the negotiations, in addition to a good sum of money, the Felinos would be willing to use Ignacio Pusetto as a bargaining chip to achieve their goal. Advertisement This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 Hector Vivas - 2025 Getty Images

'Fun and dangerous' Lions ready to lift off in Dublin
'Fun and dangerous' Lions ready to lift off in Dublin

The Advertiser

time20 hours ago

  • Sport
  • The Advertiser

'Fun and dangerous' Lions ready to lift off in Dublin

Tommy Freeman is adamant the British and Irish Lions' heavyweight three-quarters are ready to give the Australia tour lift off by leaving a lasting impression on Argentina in Dublin. Andy Farrell is fielding the biggest centres and wings he has available in his squad with England try machine Freeman joined by Duhan van der Merwe, Bundee Aki and Australian-born Sione Tuipulotu. All four weigh over 100kg and the muscular midfield partnership of Aki and Tuipulotu in particular is generating excitement ahead of Friday's curtain raiser to the expedition Down Under. Freeman is keen for them to make a statement by going for the jugular against a dangerous Pumas side ranked fifth in the world. "Without giving away too much, hopefully there will be a lot of tries and instinctive playing. It's going to be a lot of fun - and dangerous," Freeman said. "We're not going to be there to set stuff up and go through phases for the sake of going through phases. We want to score off the back of anything we can. "There are threats that players have to offer and we have ball players who can put us into space." The first outing of a 10-fixture itinerary that culminates in a three-Test series against the Wallabies will provide an early indication of the Lions' tactical identity under Farrell. Richard Wigglesworth hinted at the creative prowess of English half-backs Alex Mitchell and Fin Smith and their compatriot full-back Marcus Smith when analysing the potential to trouble Argentina. Yet even the tourists' attack coach concedes it is the combination of Aki and Tuipulotu that really captures the imagination. "We've got power, pace and no little skill in between. I'm excited to see the centre partnership as they can play through and around teams. They should create some space for those boys outside," Wigglesworth said. "They can definitely test the gain line, but they've also got really high-level skill with a short passing game and balls out the back." Farrell has lit a fire under those players involved against Argentina by declaring the race for Test places is wide open. Finlay Bealham, Tuipulotu and Mack Hansen are the three Australian-born players ready to make an impression at Lansdowne Road. The challenge facing Freeman and his teammates is to capture the eye of the Lions' head coach with individual performances that will propel them into his thinking against Australia, while also serving the greater cause. "Andy has been really good talking about us impressing each other rather than anyone else outside the picture," Freeman said. "You want to obviously play well for yourself and get yourself selected for these Test matches and doing that on Friday night would help, but at the end of the day you have to play well and do your role for the team. "This week will there will be pressure in the back of your mind and you can't ignore it, but every time you put that shirt on or training gear you want to put your best foot forward and do the best you can for the team and yourself." Tommy Freeman is adamant the British and Irish Lions' heavyweight three-quarters are ready to give the Australia tour lift off by leaving a lasting impression on Argentina in Dublin. Andy Farrell is fielding the biggest centres and wings he has available in his squad with England try machine Freeman joined by Duhan van der Merwe, Bundee Aki and Australian-born Sione Tuipulotu. All four weigh over 100kg and the muscular midfield partnership of Aki and Tuipulotu in particular is generating excitement ahead of Friday's curtain raiser to the expedition Down Under. Freeman is keen for them to make a statement by going for the jugular against a dangerous Pumas side ranked fifth in the world. "Without giving away too much, hopefully there will be a lot of tries and instinctive playing. It's going to be a lot of fun - and dangerous," Freeman said. "We're not going to be there to set stuff up and go through phases for the sake of going through phases. We want to score off the back of anything we can. "There are threats that players have to offer and we have ball players who can put us into space." The first outing of a 10-fixture itinerary that culminates in a three-Test series against the Wallabies will provide an early indication of the Lions' tactical identity under Farrell. Richard Wigglesworth hinted at the creative prowess of English half-backs Alex Mitchell and Fin Smith and their compatriot full-back Marcus Smith when analysing the potential to trouble Argentina. Yet even the tourists' attack coach concedes it is the combination of Aki and Tuipulotu that really captures the imagination. "We've got power, pace and no little skill in between. I'm excited to see the centre partnership as they can play through and around teams. They should create some space for those boys outside," Wigglesworth said. "They can definitely test the gain line, but they've also got really high-level skill with a short passing game and balls out the back." Farrell has lit a fire under those players involved against Argentina by declaring the race for Test places is wide open. Finlay Bealham, Tuipulotu and Mack Hansen are the three Australian-born players ready to make an impression at Lansdowne Road. The challenge facing Freeman and his teammates is to capture the eye of the Lions' head coach with individual performances that will propel them into his thinking against Australia, while also serving the greater cause. "Andy has been really good talking about us impressing each other rather than anyone else outside the picture," Freeman said. "You want to obviously play well for yourself and get yourself selected for these Test matches and doing that on Friday night would help, but at the end of the day you have to play well and do your role for the team. "This week will there will be pressure in the back of your mind and you can't ignore it, but every time you put that shirt on or training gear you want to put your best foot forward and do the best you can for the team and yourself." Tommy Freeman is adamant the British and Irish Lions' heavyweight three-quarters are ready to give the Australia tour lift off by leaving a lasting impression on Argentina in Dublin. Andy Farrell is fielding the biggest centres and wings he has available in his squad with England try machine Freeman joined by Duhan van der Merwe, Bundee Aki and Australian-born Sione Tuipulotu. All four weigh over 100kg and the muscular midfield partnership of Aki and Tuipulotu in particular is generating excitement ahead of Friday's curtain raiser to the expedition Down Under. Freeman is keen for them to make a statement by going for the jugular against a dangerous Pumas side ranked fifth in the world. "Without giving away too much, hopefully there will be a lot of tries and instinctive playing. It's going to be a lot of fun - and dangerous," Freeman said. "We're not going to be there to set stuff up and go through phases for the sake of going through phases. We want to score off the back of anything we can. "There are threats that players have to offer and we have ball players who can put us into space." The first outing of a 10-fixture itinerary that culminates in a three-Test series against the Wallabies will provide an early indication of the Lions' tactical identity under Farrell. Richard Wigglesworth hinted at the creative prowess of English half-backs Alex Mitchell and Fin Smith and their compatriot full-back Marcus Smith when analysing the potential to trouble Argentina. Yet even the tourists' attack coach concedes it is the combination of Aki and Tuipulotu that really captures the imagination. "We've got power, pace and no little skill in between. I'm excited to see the centre partnership as they can play through and around teams. They should create some space for those boys outside," Wigglesworth said. "They can definitely test the gain line, but they've also got really high-level skill with a short passing game and balls out the back." Farrell has lit a fire under those players involved against Argentina by declaring the race for Test places is wide open. Finlay Bealham, Tuipulotu and Mack Hansen are the three Australian-born players ready to make an impression at Lansdowne Road. The challenge facing Freeman and his teammates is to capture the eye of the Lions' head coach with individual performances that will propel them into his thinking against Australia, while also serving the greater cause. "Andy has been really good talking about us impressing each other rather than anyone else outside the picture," Freeman said. "You want to obviously play well for yourself and get yourself selected for these Test matches and doing that on Friday night would help, but at the end of the day you have to play well and do your role for the team. "This week will there will be pressure in the back of your mind and you can't ignore it, but every time you put that shirt on or training gear you want to put your best foot forward and do the best you can for the team and yourself."

Tommy Freeman promises ‘fun and dangerous' Lions approach to Argentina clash
Tommy Freeman promises ‘fun and dangerous' Lions approach to Argentina clash

South Wales Argus

time21 hours ago

  • Sport
  • South Wales Argus

Tommy Freeman promises ‘fun and dangerous' Lions approach to Argentina clash

Andy Farrell is fielding the biggest centres and wings he has available in his squad with England try machine Freeman joined by Duhan van der Merwe, Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu. All four weigh over 100kg and the muscular midfield partnership of Aki and Tuipulotu in particular is generating excitement ahead of Friday's curtain raiser to the expedition Down Under. Sione Tuipulotu is a heavyweight option for the British and Irish Lions (John Walton/PA) Freeman is keen for them to make a statement by going for the jugular against a dangerous Pumas side that is ranked fifth in the world. 'Without giving away too much, hopefully there will be a lot of tries and instinctive playing. It's going to be a lot of fun – and dangerous,' Freeman said. 'We're not going to be there to set stuff up and go through phases for the sake of going through phases. We want to score off the back of anything we can. 'There are threats that players have to offer and we have ball players who can put us into space.' The first outing of a 10-fixture itinerary that culminates in a three-Test series against the Wallabies will provide an early indication of the Lions' tactical identity under Farrell. Lions threequarter Tommy Freeman during a training session (Niall Carson/PA) Richard Wigglesworth hinted at the creative prowess of half-backs Alex Mitchell and Fin Smith and full-back Marcus Smith when analysing the potential to trouble Argentina, but even the tourists' attack coach concedes it is the combination of Aki and Tuipulotu that really captures the imagination. 'We've got power, pace and no little skill in between. I'm excited to see the centre partnership as they can play through and around teams. They should create some space for those boys outside,' Wigglesworth said. 'They can definitely test the gain line, but they've also got really high-level skill with a short passing game and balls out the back.' Farrell has lit a fire under those players involved against Argentina by declaring the race for Test places is wide open. The challenge facing Freeman and his team-mates is to capture the eye of the Lions head coach with individual performances that will propel them into his thinking against Australia, while also serving the greater cause. 'Andy has been really good talking about us impressing each other rather than anyone else outside the picture,' Freeman said. 'You want to obviously play well for yourself and get yourself selected for these Test matches and doing that on Friday night would help, but at the end of the day you have to play well and do your role for the team. 'This week will there will be pressure in the back of your mind and you can't ignore it, but every time you put that shirt on or training gear you want to put your best foot forward and do the best you can for the team and yourself.'

Tommy Freeman promises ‘fun and dangerous' Lions approach to Argentina clash
Tommy Freeman promises ‘fun and dangerous' Lions approach to Argentina clash

South Wales Guardian

timea day ago

  • Sport
  • South Wales Guardian

Tommy Freeman promises ‘fun and dangerous' Lions approach to Argentina clash

Andy Farrell is fielding the biggest centres and wings he has available in his squad with England try machine Freeman joined by Duhan van der Merwe, Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu. All four weigh over 100kg and the muscular midfield partnership of Aki and Tuipulotu in particular is generating excitement ahead of Friday's curtain raiser to the expedition Down Under. Sione Tuipulotu is a heavyweight option for the British and Irish Lions (John Walton/PA) Freeman is keen for them to make a statement by going for the jugular against a dangerous Pumas side that is ranked fifth in the world. 'Without giving away too much, hopefully there will be a lot of tries and instinctive playing. It's going to be a lot of fun – and dangerous,' Freeman said. 'We're not going to be there to set stuff up and go through phases for the sake of going through phases. We want to score off the back of anything we can. 'There are threats that players have to offer and we have ball players who can put us into space.' The first outing of a 10-fixture itinerary that culminates in a three-Test series against the Wallabies will provide an early indication of the Lions' tactical identity under Farrell. Lions threequarter Tommy Freeman during a training session (Niall Carson/PA) Richard Wigglesworth hinted at the creative prowess of half-backs Alex Mitchell and Fin Smith and full-back Marcus Smith when analysing the potential to trouble Argentina, but even the tourists' attack coach concedes it is the combination of Aki and Tuipulotu that really captures the imagination. 'We've got power, pace and no little skill in between. I'm excited to see the centre partnership as they can play through and around teams. They should create some space for those boys outside,' Wigglesworth said. 'They can definitely test the gain line, but they've also got really high-level skill with a short passing game and balls out the back.' Farrell has lit a fire under those players involved against Argentina by declaring the race for Test places is wide open. The challenge facing Freeman and his team-mates is to capture the eye of the Lions head coach with individual performances that will propel them into his thinking against Australia, while also serving the greater cause. 'Andy has been really good talking about us impressing each other rather than anyone else outside the picture,' Freeman said. 'You want to obviously play well for yourself and get yourself selected for these Test matches and doing that on Friday night would help, but at the end of the day you have to play well and do your role for the team. 'This week will there will be pressure in the back of your mind and you can't ignore it, but every time you put that shirt on or training gear you want to put your best foot forward and do the best you can for the team and yourself.'

'Fun and dangerous' Lions ready to lift off in Dublin
'Fun and dangerous' Lions ready to lift off in Dublin

Perth Now

timea day ago

  • Sport
  • Perth Now

'Fun and dangerous' Lions ready to lift off in Dublin

Tommy Freeman is adamant the British and Irish Lions' heavyweight three-quarters are ready to give the Australia tour lift off by leaving a lasting impression on Argentina in Dublin. Andy Farrell is fielding the biggest centres and wings he has available in his squad with England try machine Freeman joined by Duhan van der Merwe, Bundee Aki and Australian-born Sione Tuipulotu. All four weigh over 100kg and the muscular midfield partnership of Aki and Tuipulotu in particular is generating excitement ahead of Friday's curtain raiser to the expedition Down Under. Freeman is keen for them to make a statement by going for the jugular against a dangerous Pumas side ranked fifth in the world. "Without giving away too much, hopefully there will be a lot of tries and instinctive playing. It's going to be a lot of fun - and dangerous," Freeman said. "We're not going to be there to set stuff up and go through phases for the sake of going through phases. We want to score off the back of anything we can. "There are threats that players have to offer and we have ball players who can put us into space." The first outing of a 10-fixture itinerary that culminates in a three-Test series against the Wallabies will provide an early indication of the Lions' tactical identity under Farrell. Richard Wigglesworth hinted at the creative prowess of English half-backs Alex Mitchell and Fin Smith and their compatriot full-back Marcus Smith when analysing the potential to trouble Argentina. Yet even the tourists' attack coach concedes it is the combination of Aki and Tuipulotu that really captures the imagination. "We've got power, pace and no little skill in between. I'm excited to see the centre partnership as they can play through and around teams. They should create some space for those boys outside," Wigglesworth said. "They can definitely test the gain line, but they've also got really high-level skill with a short passing game and balls out the back." Farrell has lit a fire under those players involved against Argentina by declaring the race for Test places is wide open. Finlay Bealham, Tuipulotu and Mack Hansen are the three Australian-born players ready to make an impression at Lansdowne Road. The challenge facing Freeman and his teammates is to capture the eye of the Lions' head coach with individual performances that will propel them into his thinking against Australia, while also serving the greater cause. "Andy has been really good talking about us impressing each other rather than anyone else outside the picture," Freeman said. "You want to obviously play well for yourself and get yourself selected for these Test matches and doing that on Friday night would help, but at the end of the day you have to play well and do your role for the team. "This week will there will be pressure in the back of your mind and you can't ignore it, but every time you put that shirt on or training gear you want to put your best foot forward and do the best you can for the team and yourself."

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