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Daily Mirror
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Kostas Tsimikas shares Arne Slot's golden rule that changed it all for Liverpool
Arne Slot led Liverpool to Premier League glory in his first season in the dugout and defender Kostas Tsimikas has opened up on what the Dutchman changed after succeeding Jurgen Klopp Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas has opened up on the tactical tweaks put in place by manager Arne Slot in his first season in charge. Slot, who took over from Jurgen Klopp in the summer of 2024, won the Premier League title at the first time of asking. Defensive solidity was key in the early part of the season. Slot's Reds didn't concede at all until the fourth game of the season, and let in just three goals in their first eight games to open up a lead at the top which they never surrendered. "Slot changed the whole tactical approach," Tsimikas told Greek outlet Sport24. "The detail he put into every workout was incredible, in some things that were the A and Z for him. "One of them is defence in five seconds. He set a rule, when we lose possession all players must be behind the ball within five seconds "This instruction, along with his tactical mind, with the new ideas, with the way we would play, all of this together was what we were missing in previous years to win the championship. When you defend with 10 men and a goalkeeper, it's something very important, that was the first thing he told us from day one, that this is exactly what he wants." Tactics weren't the be all and end all, though. Slot's new ideas helped the team improve on the previous season, when they finished third under Klopp, but the former Feyenoord boss needed his players to be committed to the cause. "In every meeting we had before the game, he used to say a line that I think is the most important: 'Beyond all the tactics I can show you and tell you how to play, if you don't put your feet up, if you don't really want it, there's no way we're going to win anything,'" Tsimikas added. Slot isn't resting on his laurels after clinching the title. He has already spoken about the potential for new additions, with Florian Wirtz due to join in a club record deal following the arrivals of Giorgi Mamardashvili and Jeremie Frimpong. "I don't know if it's going to be a lot but we know, the club, Richard [Hughes], the ownership, we are all aligned on what we are trying to achieve," Slot told Sky Sports in May. "It is already very, very positive that we kept Mo and Virgil and a few others that we are trying to sign look positive. "We are very happy with the squad that we have. This club has always shown that if they can strengthen, that's what we do. Big summer or not, it is already big because we won the league." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
'I'm very close with Mo Salah - this is how close he came to leaving Liverpool'
Kostas Tsimikas has shed new light on how close Mo Salah was to leaving Liverpool this summer before signing a new contract and calls on Egypt star to finally get a Ballon d'Or Kostas Tsimikas has claimed Mohamed Salah was up to 90 per cent sure that he would leave Liverpool last season - before deciding to sign a new two-year deal after Arne Slot's side won the Premier League. And the Greek full back, in a lengthy profile interview with an Athens outlet, has claimed the Reds' star man decided to remain at Anfield because of his team-mates and fans. Tsimikas, describing himself as being very close to Salah, has also opened up on how the star man is an inspiration to his team-mates - while calling on him to be named this year's Ballon d'Or. 'When he said he felt he was more outside than inside the team, it was true, the chances of him staying were 10-20 per cent, it wasn't more,' Tsimikas told Sport 24. 'If they didn't give him what he wanted, Mo wouldn't sit back, he would leave, but he wanted to stay, because he loves the team, he loves the people. 'He likes it here very much, his family has been here for so many years, it's a difficult step to leave. READ MORE: 'With the season he had, it was only a matter of time before they gave him what he wanted and he stayed. It was just a matter of time, he wouldn't go anywhere else. He signed for another two years, he's the flag of the team, he'll become an even bigger legend.' Salah had 47 goal involvements in Liverpool's Premier League title winning campaign - although they bowed out to eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. And Tsimikas added: 'Mo should win the Ballon d'Or this year, he's been treated unfairly in previous years. I think it's the strength of Real Madrid or Barcelona, but also the Egyptian passport, since he can't do much with his country's national team. This year, he deserves it more than anyone.' Tsimikas, 29, also opened up on how Salah drives standards in the changing room, with his insatiable work ethic setting an example for others to follow. 'It's an example for me to see him at 32 working so much, so hard, after what he has achieved both with the team and in individual awards. "And he is both very focused and smiling at the same time, a great mix. He's always smiling, but even when he's sad, he doesn't show it to anyone, not even me. "He is there for everyone, open to everyone, to guide anyone who wants his help." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Qatar Tribune
2 days ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
QA partners with IMG to launch next-generation in-flight sports streaming experience
Qatar Airways has partnered with IMG, a leading global sports marketing agency, to launch a next-generation in-flight sports streaming experience exclusively available on the airline's Starlink-connected aircraft. Qatar Airways said that thanks to this partnership, passengers will for the first time be able to enjoy high-definition coverage of Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra – IMG's premium live sports channels for the airline and cruise industries, via a dedicated web player on their personal electronic devices, ensuring they never miss a moment of the action at 35,000 feet. It added that cementing its position as an industry-leading digital innovator, Qatar Airways is the first global airline to offer Sport 24 as an integrated live sports streaming experience, powered by Starlink's high-speed internet connection. With seamless access on board via mobile, tablet, and laptop, passengers can now watch the world's biggest sporting events live, from the UEFA Champions League to Formula 1, and more. (QNA) page 16
Qatar Tribune
2 days ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar Airways partners with IMG to launch Sport 24 via Starlink
DOHA: Qatar Airways has partnered with IMG, a leading global sports marketing agency, to launch a next-generation in-flight sports streaming experience exclusively available on the airline's Starlink-connected aircraft. For the first time, passengers will be able to enjoy high-definition coverage of Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra – IMG's premium live sports channels for the airline and cruise industries, via a dedicated web player on their personal electronic devices, ensuring they never miss a moment of the action at 35,000 feet. Cementing its position as an industry-leading digital innovator, Qatar Airways is the first global airline to offer Sport 24 as an integrated live sports streaming experience, powered by Starlink's high-speed internet connection. With seamless access on board via mobile, tablet, and laptop, passengers can now watch the world's biggest sporting events live, from the UEFA Champions League to Formula 1, and more. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Eng Badr Mohammed Al Meer, said: 'Our partnership with IMG marks another leap forward in redefining the inflight experience. As the first global airline to introduce Starlink's high-speed connectivity combined with live sports streaming, we are proud to bring passengers closer to the sporting moments that matter most - wherever they are in the world. From football fans to tennis enthusiasts, this new offering ensures our guests never miss a second of the action at 35,000 feet.' IMG President, Adam Kelly, said: 'Live sport is one of the last remaining appointment-to-view events that people prefer to watch in real time. As consumer viewing habits continue to evolve, passengers want more ways to enjoy live sport onboard so they never have to miss a moment of the action. Qatar Airways is now making that a reality for fans traveling anywhere in the world with Sport 24. We're continuing to drive product developments to make Sport 24 available on any international aircraft with connectivity.' Qatar Airways is currently the only airline in the MENA region and one of the few globally to offer the fastest internet in the skies, with broadband speeds comparable to those at home, across both its Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 fleets. As of June 2025, the airline has completed over 12,000 Starlink-connected flights with the entire Boeing 777-300ER fleet fully equipped. Passengers on Starlink-connected flights can access the Sport 24 web player simply by scanning a QR code on board and enjoy seamless access to IMG's premium content offering – the only live sports channels available on commercial airlines today. The launch comes ahead of a packed global sporting calendar available on Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra this summer including; FIFA Club World Cup 2025, UEFA Women's EURO 2025, Wimbledon Championships, the British Open, cricket, Formula 1, and more. The channels, produced at IMG's London studios, were viewed by over 10 million passengers last year and are now more accessible than ever onboard Qatar Airways' state-of-the-art Starlink-connected fleet. The national carrier of the State of Qatar is the Official Airline Partner of UEFA, Formula 1, AFC, Paris-Saint Germain (PSG), FC Internazionale Milano, Tennis Legend – Novak Djokovic, The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), MotoGP, the IRONMAN Triathlon Series, French Rugby Team – Section Paloise, The British and Irish Lions Tour of Australia 2025, The Brooklyn Nets NBA Team, and multiple other disciplines including Australian football, equestrian, motor racing, padel, squash, and tennis.
Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar Airways partners with IMG to launch Sport 24 via Starlink
Doha: Qatar Airways has partnered with IMG, a leading global sports marketing agency, to launch a next-generation in-flight sports streaming experience exclusively available on the airline's Starlink-connected aircraft. For the first time, passengers will be able to enjoy high-definition coverage of Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra – IMG's premium live sports channels for the airline and cruise industries, via a dedicated web player on their personal electronic devices, ensuring they never miss a moment of the action at 35,000 feet. Cementing its position as an industry-leading digital innovator, Qatar Airways is the first global airline to offer Sport 24 as an integrated live sports streaming experience, powered by Starlink's high-speed internet connection. With seamless access on board via mobile, tablet, and laptop, passengers can now watch the world's biggest sporting events live, from the UEFA Champions League to Formula 1, and more. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said: 'Our partnership with IMG marks another leap forward in redefining the inflight experience. As the first global airline to introduce Starlink's high-speed connectivity combined with live sports streaming, we are proud to bring passengers closer to the sporting moments that matter most - wherever they are in the world. From football fans to tennis enthusiasts, this new offering ensures our guests never miss a second of the action at 35,000 feet.' IMG President, Adam Kelly, said: 'Live sport is one of the last remaining appointment-to-view events that people prefer to watch in real time. As consumer viewing habits continue to evolve, passengers want more ways to enjoy live sport onboard so they never have to miss a moment of the action. Qatar Airways is now making that a reality for fans traveling anywhere in the world with Sport 24. We're continuing to drive product developments to make Sport 24 available on any international aircraft with connectivity.' Qatar Airways is currently the only airline in the MENA region and one of the few globally to offer the fastest internet in the skies, with broadband speeds comparable to those at home, across both its Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 fleets. As of June 2025, the airline has completed over 12,000 Starlink-connected flights with the entire Boeing 777-300ER fleet fully equipped. Passengers on Starlink-connected flights can access the Sport 24 web player simply by scanning a QR code on board and enjoy seamless access to IMG's premium content offering – the only live sports channels available on commercial airlines today. The launch comes ahead of a packed global sporting calendar available on Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra this summer including; FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, UEFA Women's EURO 2025, Wimbledon Championships, the British Open, cricket, Formula 1, and more. The channels, produced at IMG's London studios, were viewed by over 10 million passengers last year and are now more accessible than ever onboard Qatar Airways' state-of-the-art Starlink-connected fleet. The national carrier of the State of Qatar is the Official Airline Partner of UEFA, Formula 1, AFC, Paris-Saint Germain (PSG), FC Internazionale Milano, Tennis Legend – Novak Djokovic, The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), MotoGP, the IRONMAN Triathlon Series, French Rugby Team – Section Paloise, The British and Irish Lions Tour of Australia 2025, The Brooklyn Nets NBA Team, and multiple other disciplines including Australian football, equestrian, motor racing, padel, squash, and tennis. © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
