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The ex-Everton and West Ham man has admitted he’s talked to Liverpool.
Johnny Heitinga will be joining Liverpool’s coaching staff.

That is according to Dutch journalist Marcel van der Kraan, who appeared as a guest on talkSPORT ahead of England’s Euro 2024 semi-final victory over Holland.

Slot’s backroom team is thin on the ground after taking over in the Anfield hot seat from Jurgen Klopp. Assistant managers Pep Lijnders and Peter Kraweitz, along with the likes of Vitor Matos and John Achterberg departed along with Klopp after his nine years as Reds chief.

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Slot has brought his trusted right-hand man Sipke Hulshoff with him from Feyenoord along with Ruben Peeters as lead physical performance coach. Meanwhile, Aaron Briggs has joined as first-team individual development coach and Fabian Otte will arrive as goalkeeping coach.

However, Liverpool have been in talks with Heitinga. The former Everton, Fulham and Atletico Madrid defender confirmed he has had an offer after leaving West Ham at the end of last season following the exit of David Moyes.

Heitinga told De Telegraaf: “All I can say now is that I have been approached and that my agent Rob Jansen and I are in discussions.”

Now it has been claimed by respected reporter Van der Kraan that Heitinga will indeed be making the switch to Anfield. “Slot is arriving with expectation but no massive expectation because he’s never worked there before,” said Van der Kraan. “But everything he’s done in his career has been really impressive.

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“He’s brought in Johnny Heitinga, a former Dutch international, more than 100 caps – played for Everton of course which, in one way, is remarkable he makes that choice. But then again, Heitinga, I understand said: ‘Look, Everton could have brought me in but they didn’t so my coaching career is carrying on’ and he’s happy to join Arne Slot.

“Heitinga was very impressive in the academy at Ajax, all the players like him, he’s a very practical guy and has a massive background of a player. He played in a World Cup final in 2014 and can add something because Arne Slot, as a coach, doesn’t have that.”

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No matter what time of year it is, LeBron James is brought up. The 39-year-old is currently with Team USA as they prepare for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

They are looking to bring back the gold but around the NBA, teams are preparing for the 2024-25 season.

The Los Angeles Lakers are the only team in the league that hasn’t made any outside additions and has the same roster from last year outside of Dalton Knecht and Bronny James.

That won’t be good enough and GM Rob Pelinka needs to find a way to improve this roster. While Pelinka gauges the market, one controversial player expresses he would love to play with James.

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He didn’t hesitate and said, “LeBron, For sure.”

That shouldn’t be a surprise even though the two men were rivals, squaring off in four straight NBA Finals from 2015 to 2019.

James went 1-3 in those matchups but led the Cavaliers back from being down 3-1. In the 2016 NBA Finals, Green was suspended for a crucial Game 5 for collecting too many flagrant fouls. That was the turning point of the series and Cleveland came back to win the championship, being the only team in NBA history to overcome a 3-1 deficit.

Since then, Green and James have grown a closer bond. Back in 2019, the 34-year-old switched over to Klutch Sports as his representation. They helped him land a four-year, $100 million extension with Golden State in 2023.

Green saying he would love to play with James is a common theme. The four-time NBA MVP is one of the greatest players to pick up a basketball. Anyone who appreciates the game in the NBA would love to suit with the King. Green now joins a long list of players who have this wish.

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The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the most discussed teams in the NBA during the offseason.

Not only did they lose sooner than expected in the playoffs, but the Lakers have made significant changes to their organization as well.

They fired Darvin Ham, replacing him with J.J. Redick to lead the team moving forward.

The Lakers also selected two notable players in this year’s draft, Dalton Knecht and Bronny James.

While these two players could do a lot of damage together, especially when sharing a court with LeBron James and Anthony Davis, there is always room for growth on the roster.

There have been rumors that the Lakers have shown interest in some key veterans, including Gary Trent Jr., but it looks like, at least in Trent’s case, they are not moving forward.

According to Marc Stein via NBA Central, “One source close to the process cautioned this week that the Lakers, until they can move further away from the second luxury tax apron, can’t even make a run at Trent… No matter how available he appears to be.”

Like many teams in the league, the Lakers find themselves in a difficult position with the luxury tax.

They don’t want to dip into it much if they can avoid it, and with players like James and Davis on the roster, they don’t want to put more of their eggs into other baskets.

The Lakers will likely have to sign a few more players during the offseason, but they will have to get crafty with the deals they make.

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The Houston Rockets will begin their trek through the Summer League tonight.

Last summer, Houston made it to the championship game and Cam Whitmore was named MVP. It was the first time Houston had seen success in the NBA’s premier event in Las Vegas. For the complete roster and schedule, see here.

The two players that most Rockets fans will be excited to see are the two players they acquired during the draft period, Reed Sheppard and AJ Griffin. Sheppard’s play likely won’t translate to Summer League success since in his current iteration, he’s probably better off the ball and shooting off actions. Griffin is even more of an enigma, though he might play a bit of a similar role as Sheppard with the big club. For now, he’s a third-year pro playing in the Summer League, which should be a warning to him that his position is perilous. He’s almost certainly the 15th player on Houston’s roster. Therefore, he’s the guy that the Nates (Williams and Hinton) and Jermaine Samuels Jr. are chasing.

Whitmore will probably see a similar usage to Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason last year, where they both played in Houston’s first game and were promptly shut down. Whitmore is the only returning player whose spot on the roster is wholly secure, so there’s little reason for him to play too many minutes.

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Insider Reveals Where Lakers Stand With Free Agent Gary Trent Jr.

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The Los Angeles Lakers may very well pursue free agent Gary Trent Jr., but NBA Insider Marc Stein revealed what they’d have to do to make that work. Stein revealed that there would be a lot of moving parts.

In a July 11 story, Stein explained why the process of adding Trent would be a little tricky.

“One source close to the process cautioned this week that the Lakers, until they can move farther away from the second luxury tax apron, can’t even make a run at Trent … no matter how available he appears to be. The Lakers, remember, are only marginally distanced from the second apron after LeBron James signed a new two-year deal that was less than $3 million shy of the $104 million maximum he could have received.”

The Lakers are known to be exploring pathways to shed some additional salary via trades to create sufficient wiggle room needed under the second apron to make use of their $5.2 million taxpayer midlevel exception. Yet even those kinds of moves likely require some form of second-round draft capital attached and taking in a player via sign-and-trade, as a first apron team, is not permitted under the league’s new rules.

Stein also described the possibility of the Lakers adding Trent as “not necessarily. Not yet.”

Trent averaged 13.7 points while shooting 39.3% from three in his last season with the Toronto Raptors.

Raptors Moving on From Gary Trent Jr.: Report
No matter where Trent goes, he won’t return to the Raptors in 2024. Sportsnet’s Michael Grange reported that the Raptors did not make an offer to keep him. More than that, they also told his representation that they weren’t interested in keeping him.

“Most talks Raptors had on GTJ were internal. There was not a formal offer, only framework discussions, per sources. After draft, w/ Gradey Dick & Ja’Kobe Walters priorities, Raptors told GTJ camp they were going in a different direction & both sides moved on,” Grange wrote via his X account.

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NBA Trade Rumors: The Los Angeles Lakers could look to pursue Orlando Magic big man Wendell Carter Jr. via trade.

The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t made a huge upgrade to their roster yet this offseason and continue to keep their eye on finding a trade that could improve their frontcourt. In addition to the names they’ve been linked to thus far, there’s another Eastern Conference big man who could be on their radar.

According to a recent report, the Lakers are interested in pursuing a trade for Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. It’s not certain that the Magic would be open to trading Carter but coming off a season in which he struggled, it’s also not completely off the table. Especially when you consider Orlando just inked both Jonathan Isaac and Mo Wagner to new contracts this summer.

At the very least, he’s a name to keep an eye on as a player Orlando could look to move if they wanted to.

The Los Angeles Lakers are still looking for avenues to improve the roster
It’s no surprise that it’s being reported that the Lakers have interest in trading for Carter. Even as the NBA offseason begins to die down, they’re going to continue to look for ways to improve their roster before the start of the new season.

Having not made a clear upgrade to their roster yet, it would be shocking if the Lakers didn’t at least make one more pick-up before the start of the season. Los Angeles can’t seemingly enter the next season without adding to their supporting cast.

Los Angeles was hoping to make a big move at some point this summer. Even though that hasn’t happened yet, you’d assume a move (even if it is just one) is likely going to come soon. Maybe the start of the Olympics prevents that from happening until August, but if the Lakers want to return to contender status in the NBA, something has to give for the team.

As good as LeBron and AD are when they’re healthy, I’m not sure they’re at the point in their careers where they can single-handedly carry a team anymore. Especially with how improved the Western Conference has become over the last couple of seasons.

With how Los Angeles’ roster currently stands, there’s not even a guarantee that they’ll be a top 6 team in the West, much less emerge as a real threat to make some noise in the postseason. Carter is just another player who could be on the Lakers’ radar heading into the next phase of the offseason.

It may take some time but it’d be surprising if the Lakers didn’t make a proactive move at some point over the next couple of months before the start of the 2024-25 NBA season.

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In theory, the Los Angeles Lakers could have potentially already had Lauri Markkanen before the NBA trade deadline. At least, it’s possible.

 

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The Lakers and the Utah Jazz made a big trade at the deadline. It simply did not bring Markkanen to Hollywood.

 

Instead, the Lakers landed Jarred Vanderbilt and Malik Beasley. Those were solid acquisitions. With that said, they may not have been enough for the Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers are having a mixed bag of a season so far, sitting 11-9 and out of the top six in the West. Every single one of their losses has come at the hands of a team above .500, which is a concerning trend for the Lakers who can’t match up to competition at a higher level. With a list of injuries plaguing the roster, the Lakers are falling behind the top of the West through the first 20 games of the season.

 

The offense has been particularly bad, as the Lakers have an offensive rating of 111.3, the fourth-worst in the NBA so far. Even with D’Angelo Russell playing well, the Lakers simply don’t have enough offensive weapons when LeBron is off the court. Austin Reaves has been a letdown to start the season, with other players on the roster excelling at defense.

 

The Utah Jazz are possibly looking to move on from Lauri Markkanen, who is continuing to play at an All-Star level on a rebuilding Jazz squad. This could be the perfect target for the Lakers.

 

Trade Details:

 

Utah Jazz Receive: Rui Hachimura, Jalen-Hood Schifino, 2028 First-Round Pick Swap (LAL), 2029 First-Round Pick (LAL), 2030 First-Round Pick Swap (LAL)

 

Los Angeles Lakers Receive: Lauri Markkanen

 

The Lakers will be forced to part with a talented frontcourt player along with the rookie point guard they drafted this summer. The expensive pick equity can’t be ignored either, but the 27-year-old Markkanen can be the fulcrum that helps the Lakers transition from one era into the next.

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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Napoli’s dynamic winger, has made headlines not just for his electrifying performances but also for the swirling transfer rumours that suggest a possible move to the Premier League. After a standout campaign at Euro 2024, where he played a pivotal role in Georgia’s surprising victory over Portugal, it’s clear why top clubs are clamouring for his signature.

According to Football Transfers, Gela Davitadze, Kvaratskhelia’s former coach at Dinamo Batumi, shared insights on the player’s future. “My big respect for Napoli. But I think he wants to move,” Davitadze explained, suggesting that the Premier League could be the next destination for the Georgian star. “For this situation, if he goes to the Premier League, it would be the best solution for him. A team like Manchester City or Arsenal would be very suitable,” he added.

Ideal Fit at Manchester City?
The conversation around Kvaratskhelia’s next move intensifies with Davitadze tipping Manchester City as a prime candidate. The style of play under Pep Guardiola at City could complement Kvaratskhelia’s skills, transforming the club’s already formidable lineup. “Manchester City’s style is suitable for Khvicha. City play amazing football with Pep Guardiola and I think in City, Khvicha would be one of the best players,” Davitadze noted.

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Reflecting on past City legends, Davitadze also drew parallels with Georgi Kinkladze, another Georgian who dazzled at Maine Road. He expressed hope that Kvaratskhelia could follow in those illustrious footsteps and possibly lead City to European glory, a feat just out of reach last season despite their strong squad.

Challenges for Napoli
Napoli, meanwhile, faces a dilemma. The club’s absence from next season’s Champions League only adds to the uncertainty surrounding their ability to retain top talent like Kvaratskhelia. Despite their intentions to offer him a new contract, the financial implications could be significant, especially with Victor Osimhen’s situation also in the balance.

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“Napoli determined to keep ‘Kvaradona’,” read a headline from Football Transfers, a nod to the high regard in which he is held at the club. If Kvaratskhelia does leave, his transfer fee is expected to exceed €100 million, positioning him among football’s elite signings.

Implications of the Move
A move to the Premier League for Kvaratskhelia could reshape the dynamics of the league. His ability to change games with his dribbling skills and versatility makes him a formidable opponent against any defence. Not just a one-dimension player, his flair and creativity could elevate the attacking strategies of a club like Manchester City, potentially making them unstoppable on both domestic and European fronts.

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As the transfer window progresses, all eyes will be on Kvaratskhelia’s decision. The prospect of seeing him compete against the best in one of the world’s most challenging leagues is tantalizing for fans and analysts alike. Whatever his choice, it promises to add an exciting chapter to the Premier League’s rich narrative of nurturing exceptional talent.

In conclusion, the unfolding story of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s career is a testament to his rising star. As Football Transfers continues to provide exclusive updates, the football world watches eagerly, anticipating the next moves of a player who could very well become one of the luminaries of the beautiful game.

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Tottenham in ‘Regular Contact’ With £60m Star’s Agent to Join

Tottenham Hotspur are ‘in regular contact’ with Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Pedro Neto’s agent, Fabrizio Romano has exclusively revealed to GIVEMESPORT.

Spurs are looking to bolster their forward line ahead of Ange Postecoglou’s second season in charge and have identified Neto as a concrete target in recent weeks.

Romano suggests Tottenham would be willing to strike a deal for the Portugal international this summer, but it could all depend on whether both clubs can agree on a transfer fee.

Wolves, who just lost their captain Max Kilman to West Ham, might be unwilling to sell any more stars this summer, despite several Premier League sides eyeing deals for Neto, Joao Gomes and Rayan Ait-Nouri.

Spurs, who decided against replacing their star striker Harry Kane last summer, are now eyeing multiple signings in attack this summer.

The north London side are rumoured to be interested in Lille forward Jonathan David and Brentford goalscorer Ivan Toney, who is rumoured to be available for just £40m.

Spurs Concerned Over Neto’s Injuries

Romano, speaking to GMS, revealed that Tottenham are in regular contact with Neto’s agent, but Wolves could have the final say in his transfer saga:

“They are in regular contact with the agent of Pedro Neto. For Pedro Neto, it really depends on the fee. He had many injuries, so Tottenham would be happy to try again for Pedro Neto, but only in normal conditions, not crazy conditions. This is why it also depends on Wolves.”

GMS have previously reported that Tottenham ‘have doubts’ over Neto’s recent injury history – the 24-year-old missed a total of 125 days with two separate hamstring issues last season.

The talented winger – called “incredible” by Wolves manager Gary O’Neil – moved to the Premier League in 2019 as he left Serie A side Lazio in a deal worth around £18m.

135 appearances for the Molineux outfit later, Neto has emerged as a target for several Premier League sides this summer, including North London rivals Tottenham and Arsenal.

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Mikel Arteta is aiming to make it third-time lucky next season in Arsenal’s mission to beat Man City to the Premier League crown, having narrowly lost out to the Sky Blues in two of their most recent title races.

However, Pep Guardiola has set a very high bar and one which Arteta’s side must match. The north Londoners are set to begin their pre-season preparations soon with a friendly tour of the USA, which commences in Los Angeles on July 24 against Bournemouth.

Arsenal are also believed to be targeting four key signings before the summer transfer window closes, with the possible additions of a new goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and forward (Simon Collings).

ridiculous. Arsenal signed Ramsdale for nearly £30m two years ago and he has developed into a far better keeper since then.”

The goalkeeping department could see a slight reshuffle, but even if Ramsdale stays, there is a belief that Arsenal want to bring in former player Daniel Bentley from Wolves as a third-choice, 15 years after he left the academy.

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According to reliable journalist David Ornstein, sharing news on The Athletic’s live blog this week [July 10, 08:12], Arsenal have now submitted an opening bid to sign Bentley from Wolves.

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According to Football Insider, Tottenham Hotspur are now in talks with Aston Villa over a deal to sign two players, which includes Jacob Ramsey.

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It has been widely reported all summer that Ramsey is one of the names on the top of Spurs’ wishlist, with the Lilywhites’ technical director Johan Lange, who was formerly at Aston Villa, thought to be driving the club’s pursuit of the 23-year-old.

This information was carried out most recently by Sky Sports, who suggested that Tottenham were trying to use Giovani Lo Celso as a makeweight in the operation to land Ramsey.

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Football Insider have now claimed that Spurs are now in talks with Villa over a three-player swap deal, which involves Lo Celso, Ramsey and one other player.

The report claims that the Lilywhites a currently discussing a deal that would see the Argentine head to Villa Park while Ramsey and one unnamed Villa player would head in the other direction.

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The publication adds that Unai Emery’s side value their academy graduate at £50m, with Spurs hoping to reduce the cash outlay by offering a player in exchange.

Lo Celso is currently on international duty with Argentina, who booked their place in the final of the Copa America with victory against Canada.

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If Tottenham are Villa are unable to agree on the valuation of Ramsey, it makes little sense to throw another player into the mix, thus further complicating negotiations.

As things stand, the 23-year-old looks likely to stay put at Villa Park this summer.

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‘One of the greatest’ young talents in the world has visited Tottenham’s training ground for talks

According to a recent report, one of the brightest young prospects on the planet is in discussions to join Tottenham Hotspur this summer transfer window.

The North Londoners have recently invested in youth of late, namely in the additions of Archie Gray and Lucas Bergval.

The pair, both aged 18, have lofty ceilings and are expected to be part of Ange Postecoglou’s first team next season.

That said, the club are continuing that trend and are now in talks to sign one of the most promising prospects in the world.

Boris Lum has visited Tottenham’s training ground
Herth Berlin teenager Boris Lum has been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur for much of this year and it now seems the deal could be accelerating.

According to Bild, Lum has visited Tottenham on three separate occasions for talks and is understood to have visited their training ground.

The German youth international also attended a fixture last term, indicating that the club are desperate to land his highly sought-after signature.

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According to a recent report, one of the brightest young prospects on the planet is in discussions to join Tottenham Hotspur this summer transfer window.

The North Londoners have recently invested in youth of late, namely in the additions of Archie Gray and Lucas Bergval.

The pair, both aged 18, have lofty ceilings and are expected to be part of Ange Postecoglou’s first team next season.

That said, the club are continuing that trend and are now in talks to sign one of the most promising prospects in the world.

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Boris Lum has visited Tottenham’s training ground
Herth Berlin teenager Boris Lum has been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur for much of this year and it now seems the deal could be accelerating.

According to Bild, Lum has visited Tottenham on three separate occasions for talks and is understood to have visited their training ground.

The German youth international also attended a fixture last term, indicating that the club are desperate to land his highly sought-after signature.

Manchester City, Ajax and Bayern Munich are among the other interested parties and could provide stiff competition for his signature.

Lum has a £4.2m release clause in his contract which is valid for another two years.

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Herth Berlin coach Pal Dardai has waxed lyrical about Lum and admitted that he’s one of the greatest talents he’s seen in recent times.

“I haven’t seen a central midfielder like that at Hertha for a long time,” Dardai said, via Boy Hotspur.

“He is one of the greatest talents of recent years. It’s a pleasure to watch him play. He is a born footballer

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Tottenham Hotspur’s transfer activity continues to heat up, with the latest reports suggesting that the club is on the verge of securing a deal for Sebastian Szymanski.

The 25-year-old midfielder has already agreed personal terms with Spurs, leaving only the agreement between the clubs to finalise the transfer.

According to Turkish outlet Aksam, as reported by Aspor Tottenham have made an initial offer worth €25 million plus bonuses for Szymanski.

While it remains unclear whether the offer has been accepted, the report claims that Fenerbahce are positive about the proposal and expects the move to be completed ‘in a short time.’

Szymanski joined Fenerbahce last season for €9.75 million on a four-year contract. He quickly established himself as a key player, drawing interest from several top European clubs due to his impressive performances.

Despite being under contract until 2027 and highly valued by Fenerbahce’s new manager, Jose Mourinho, Szymanski appears set for a move to Tottenham.

His potential transfer reflects Tottenham’s strategy to strengthen their squad with talented players who can make an immediate impact.

The signing of Szymanski would be a significant boost for Tottenham. His impressive stats from last season—13 goals and 19 assists in 55 appearances across all competitions—highlight his capability to contribute offensively. This move could enhance Spurs’ midfield creativity and overall squad depth.

 

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While the French national team eke out progress on the pitch, several players have also engaged with their country’s election. Kylian Mbappe is one of those who warned against “extremes.” So did it make a difference?

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Sunday saw scenes of celebration among French footballers. Ousmane Dembele posted a picture of himself beaming, Marcus Thuram wrote a message of congratulation and Ibrahima Konate opted for a string of emojis ending with the clapping hands.

But this was not about Euro 2024, it was because the far-right National Rally (RN) surprisingly fell to third place in the second round of the French legislative election.

In the days leading up to Sunday’s vote, a handful of France’s Euros squad, including Kylian Mbappe, engaged publicly with questions about RN.

“More than ever, we have to go and vote, it is really urgent, we cannot leave our country in the hands of these people,” Mbappe, whose family originally come from Algeria and Cameroon, said in a press conference shortly before the vote.

Kounde was even stronger in his message: “I think it will be important to block the far right and the National Rally,” he said after the last-16 win over Belgium. “They will not lead our country to more liberty and unity. That is my position.”

After the first round of voting, RN were expected to be in a much stronger position than they are now, as France grapples with how the country will be run, with no group possessing an absolute majority. The timing of the election, with France in a major tournament, has meant the players’ voices have been heard more loudly than might otherwise have been the case. But did they actually make any difference?

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“It’s very difficult to say. The defeat of National Front has multifactorial reasons, and footballer mobilization was one of them,” Pascal Boniface, the founding Director of the French Institute for International and Strategic Affairs and a member of the National Ethical Commission at the French Football Federation, told DW.

“Perhaps it was not the primary one, but it has created atmosphere where this time we are under threat. We have to do something. We could not stay at home smoking cigarettes and waiting for something else. So I think it has created, above all among the young population, a strong feeling that we need to do something. We could not stay silent or immobile.”

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The strongest voices in the national team on this election have been from France’s Black players. And although several spoke out, midfielder Adrien Rabiot confirmed these were individual decisions.

“We haven’t spoken about this collectively all together, but I think that a lot of people felt relief after the results yesterday,” he said on Monday.

“I’ve always said that sports and politics don’t always go well together.”

Racism feels personal to players
Boniface said that, for the likes of Mbappe, Kounde, Thuram, Dembele and Upamecano, this was more about a personal experience of racism than politics. Their voices, he added, had a credibility political commentators don’t tend to have. This runs contrary to what RN leader Marine le Pen said about the French captain.

“Mbappe doesn’t represent French people with an immigration background, because there are far more of them living on the minimum wage, who can’t afford housing and can’t afford heating, than people like Mr. Mbappe,” she told CNN.

However, the point, Boniface said, is that Mbappe has been in their shoes.

“Most of them will have been a victim of discrimination when they were young, victims of racism. So their mobilization, it’s not for political reform, it’s against racism and the National Rally (RN) appear (to them) as a racist party. That’s why they were highly mobilized against them. It’s not for fiscal reasons, or for retirement reform or to upgrade the minimum wage. It’s just because, in their minds, this party is racist. And they want to fight racism.”

It wasn’t just footballers who warned French voters against RN, with 200 athletes signing an open letter published before the first round of voting. Among them were basketball star Victor Wembanyama, former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli and rugby great Serge Betsen.

“We’re calling on everyone with a passion for sport to take action against the rise of the far right,” it read.

Footballers drive youth vote
Mbappe’s words on the eve of the tournament raised some eyebrows in French society when he appeared to suggest there were dangers on both sides of the political spectrum, using the phrase: “The extremes are at the gates of power.” But he also appealed directly to young people. “I want to talk to the whole of the French people, but also the youth,” he said. “We are a generation that can make a difference.”

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This, Boniface said, is where the French team made a significant impact.

“These players could reach young people who usually are not concerned by politics… Most of them have millions who follow them on X, on Instagram, on Tiktok so and they have an impact on those who usually don’t want to vote. You often have a lot of abstentions among the youngsters,” he said.

“The football team is one of the few things in France which unites the country. When the competition has begun, everybody is for the team. And so there is no left or right. There is no ‘Are you Muslim? Are you Jewish or are you Christian?.’ Of course, it’s not the sole factor, but even in the fine margins, it has helped prevent the National Rally from coming to power.”

As important as a tournament feels when it’s happening, perhaps this French squad have had an even broader impact on their society.

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Chelsea are looking to add some pace to their squad in the transfer window, as they look to provide Enzo Maresca with a squad capable of competing.

Four new players have already worked through the door at Chelsea this summer, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Tosin Adarabioyo, Omari Kellyman and Marc Guiu having all signed. The club isn’t stopping there, though, with sights now set on speed in attack.

The recruitment department at Chelsea has settled on a player compared to former Blues winger Arjen Robben, who won two Premier League titles during his three seasons at Stamford Bridge. And while the Dutchman isn’t renowned for his time at the club, bringing in a similar style of play can only be a positive.

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According to Caught Offside, Chelsea are heavily interested in signing Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund, and are set to test the waters with an initial €30m offer.

The report suggests that the future of Raheem Sterling will determine whether or not Chelsea move for Adeyemi, though, with Sterling reportedly considering a move to Saudi Arabia. If Chelsea do move for Adeyemi, they’re also reportedly willing to offer him a contract that will last until at least 2030.

A left-footed winger with great dribbling and quick turn of pace – indeed, he claims he has clocked 3.60 seconds doing a 30-metre sprint, a split that not even 100m world record holder Usain Bolt can match – Adeyemi has been compared to Arjen Robben, a player he also takes inspiration from.

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With just three goals and one assist in 21 Bundesliga appearances last season, though, Adeyemi will need to improve his numbers if he does make a Premier League switch this summer. Mykhalo Mudryk, Noni Madueke and Cole Palmer would all be rivals for his position, so there’s no guarantee of him starting.

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Rob Pelinka and the JJ Redick-led Los Angeles Lakers needed more firepower heading into the 2024-25 season. There was no better way to get that type of talent than to acquire it in NBA Free Agency. DeMar DeRozan was a top pick that was rumored to team up with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The deal fell apart. What truly happened and why did the master of the midrange land with the Sacramento Kings instead?

It sounds like Pelinka and the rest of the Lakers front office did not push to get DeMar DeRozan in NBA Free Agency. Shams Charania outlined that there were only two big-name organizations that were fighting it out. The LeBron James-led squad was not one of them, via The Rally.

“It was really down to the Kings and Miami Heat as far as DeMar DeRozan’s next home. He really wanted to land in a competitive environment. Also, I’m told that he wanted to go back West at the end of the day. The Kings? They pushed the hardest, the fastest throughout free agency to get a deal done. They are a playoff contender, a team that’s trying to get to the cusp of being a title contender. The Kings owner really clinched this over their in-person meeting over the weekend in Sacramento,” the renowned NBA Insider said.

So, what did the Lakers do to try and land one of the best available players in NBA Free Agency? It seems like all Rob Pelinka and the rest of the front office sat idly by and did not actually try to sign him.

“The Lakers never went beyond expressing just simple interest in DeRozan. There were no offers or tangible conversations,” Charania added.

What are the Lakers missing out on after DeMar DeRozan’s NBA Free Agency decision?
Jan 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) moves the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) and guard D’Angelo Russell (1) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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The Kings will benefit a lot from DeMar DeRozan. Not only will he play inspired because he is closer to home on the West Coast, but his production has also gotten better. He played 79 games with the Chicago Bulls. DeRozan managed to knock down 48% of his shots from all three levels of scoring for 24 points. Not to mention, he also racks in 1.1 steals, 5.3 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per contest.

Those numbers and the way he treats NBA Free Agency also gave him a lot of acclaim across front offices in the NBA.

“So, this is the second straight free agency where perception-wise there is that thought, ‘Would DeMar DeRozan take less money in free agency? Was he going to have to take the mid-level exception to land at a destination?’ For the last two free agencies, he lands in a sign-and-trade. His last two deals have been a combined five years and $161 million. That speaks about DeMar DeRozan’s relationships, how he is known across the league, and the pedigree and respect he has from teams including the Sacramento Kings,” the insider concluded.

The Lakers have yet again failed to get a star in NBA Free Agency. Hopefully, they figure out the rotation soon before LeBron James and Anthony Davis get disgruntled with their lack of talent.

Jay Postrado is a sports writer for ClutchPoints, with expertise in covering the NBA, NFL, MLB, Tennis, and Formula 1. He also has bylines at Last Word on Sports and FanSided.

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