Federico Chiesa: New Italy boss Genarro Gattuso tells Liverpool FC struggler to push for more minutes
His fortunes could soon change under Gattuso, though. The Italian, an accomplished player and former manager of AC Milan, Napoli, and Marseille, was announced as Luciano Spalletti's replacement this week and will be tasked with qualifying for the 2026 World Cup after failing to reach the last two editions of the tournament, a goal he described as 'fundamental'.
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- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Flamengo chief who discovered David Luiz, Nemanja Matic and Ramires on their unique transfer strategy that secured Jorginho - as they target Chelsea star
Jose Boto's track record as a scout is up there with the very best, the long list of names he brought to Benfica in years gone by reading like a who's who of famous footballers, from Angel Di Maria to Ederson to Axel Witsel to Jan Oblak and so on. But our conversation in Philadelphia is centring on three players in particular because, now that Boto is the director of football for Brazilian side Flamengo, they are relevant to their next Club World Cup opponents Chelsea. They are David Luiz, Nemanja Matic and Ramires. Benfica signed them for close to £10million collectively on Boto's recommendation, and then sold all three to Chelsea for more than six times their original investment. That was how it used to go: spy a talent, sign him, mature him, sell him to the Premier League for a tidy profit. Trouble is, Chelsea are now among those giants going straight to the source, scouting for themselves in South America and beyond, in a bid to eradicate that expensive middle man. That is a killer for sides such as Benfica, where Boto was chief scout for 11 years. Stints as sporting director for Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine and PAOK in Greece have now taken him to Flamengo, whose manager is Filipe Luis, the former Chelsea left back. While everyone else is searching for the next super-starlet, Flamengo are doing it differently. They are targeting experience and it was two weeks ago when Boto secured the signing of Jorginho after the 33-year-old midfielder exited Arsenal. 'One of the things we tried to do here was to bring 10 players with big experience in Europe who can pass to the young players the behaviour of European standards,' Boto tells Mail Sport. 'In terms of training, in taking care of themselves. In the beginning we brought in Danilo, he played for Manchester City, Juventus, Real Madrid. Jorginho was in that way of thinking – to bring in someone who has that European mentality. 'I was in Benfica for many years and the target there and also at Shakhtar was to find the next wonderkid. It was a strategy to bring young players who can compete in the leagues we were in, but also have the potential to become top and then sell these players to teams like Chelsea. 'We knew we could do that because the big clubs from the big leagues weren't going to Brazil, to Argentina, to Serbia, to Ukraine. It was a strategy from Portuguese clubs for 10, 12, 15 years. 'Now that is almost impossible because these big clubs go in search of these kids. Chelsea have picked some players from not evident markets. It is much more difficult now. 'One of the secrets in Benfica was the fact that the president understood you can make mistakes in scouting. He trusted us. He told us many times to bring in players if we think they have potential. If one of the six you bring in becomes Di Maria or David Luiz, it pays for everything.' Another experienced player who Flamengo have looked at signing this summer is Joao Felix from Chelsea. Boto knows the 25-year-old Portuguese, given he was a product of the Benfica academy, and he is now available after returning from his AC Milan loan. 'It was an idea we had and then the idea died very fast because it was not the goal of Joao to come to play in Brazil,' Boto explains. 'This is a fantastic player who I think needs a nice place to develop again his potential – because he has this potential. He needs to find now the right place to be happy again. The potential he has is much more than he has shown in these last years.' Boto was behind Shakhtar hiring Robert De Zerbi as their manager in 2021, before he went on to become the boss of Brighton. De Zerbi was under consideration by Chelsea when they ultimately landed on Enzo Maresca last summer. Boto is not so sure that their Premier League opponents will be 'scared' of them, but he does warn that Maresca's side would be making a big mistake if they go into this second group game expecting an easy outing in Philadelphia. 'I'm lucky to have a coach who is not so different than De Zerbi,' Boto adds on Luis. 'He doesn't have his experience, but he has many characteristics, not only in the way of playing but in the way he works. The two are workaholics. They want to know everything. 'Filipe has been a coach for one year. I can assure you that he will be one of the top coaches in the next three-to-five years, also the best from Brazil. I think Filipe will change the face of Brazilian coaching to European clubs. Really, he is different. I can assure a brilliant future from him.'
Telegraph
30 minutes ago
- Telegraph
Arsenal among clubs monitoring Noni Madueke's situation at Chelsea
Chelsea winger Noni Madueke is on the radar of a host of clubs this summer, including Arsenal. Arsenal are understood to have made checks on a number of different players, which makes it hard to gauge the strength of their interest in Madueke and whether they will pursue him. Madueke has not been put up for sale by Chelsea and has not been offered to clubs. But rivals believe he could be sold this summer, with the 23-year-old not considered to be untouchable. Chelsea have not received an approach from Arsenal or held talks with their London neighbours over Madueke, but the north London club are thought to be among those to have looked at his situation. A number of clubs are interested in signing wide players this summer and Madueke's ability to play on the right or the left makes him an attractive proposition. Newcastle United and Madueke's former club Tottenham Hotspur are looking at wide players who can predominantly play from the right, while Manchester United are optimistic about clinching the signing of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford, despite late interest from Spurs. Arsenal want to sign a wide player, as well as a striker, this summer. Nico Williams had been a target, but the Spain international is expected to join Barcelona. Bayern Munich are also waiting in the wings in case that move collapses. Given he can play on both flanks, Madueke would give Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta much greater depth and better cover for talisman Bukayo Saka. Madueke scored 11 goals and registered a further five assists last season, earning a call-up to the England squad. He also laid on Harry Kane's winner against Andorra in the last international camp. Harry Kane opens the scoring! ⚽ He becomes the first player to score in each of a mangers 1st three matches in charge of @England since Peter Crouch #ITVFootball | #ThreeLions — ITV Football (@itvfootball) June 7, 2025 Pedro Neto has made himself Enzo Maresca's first-choice winger on the right, which meant that Madueke finished the season playing on the left. But Chelsea's search for a new left winger – with Jamie Gittens the club's top target – could push Madueke down Maresca's pecking order for next season, ahead of next summer's World Cup. Chelsea have sold Kai Havertz and Jorginho to Arsenal in recent years, with Raheem Sterling spending a year on loan at the Emirates and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga tipped to make the move to become David Raya's deputy. Napoli have also held talks over Kepa.
Scottish Sun
an hour ago
- Scottish Sun
Pubs will open late if Lionesses reach Euros semi-finals in huge win for fans
Closing time will be extended into the early hours EXTRA TIME Pubs will open late if Lionesses reach Euros semi-finals in huge win for fans Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PUBS have been granted extra time to stay open if the Lionesses reach this year's Euros semi-finals. MPs have agreed to allow bars to sell alcohol until 1am if either England or Wales play in the European Championship semi-finals or finals next month. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Pubs will be able to sell alcohol until 1am if either England or Wales play in the semi-finals Credit: Getty 5 The Lionesses were hailed as 'inspirational' when they won the same tournament in 2022 Credit: Reuters 5 MPs have agreed to the temporary hours, which are extended from the usual 11pm time Credit: Getty Policing minister Dame Diana Johnson said venues "stand to benefit" from the later closing time, which is extended from the usual 11pm cut-off. Tory MP Andrew Snowden joked that his father might "disown" him, had his party not backed the Government's proposal. The Lionesses were hailed as "inspirational" when they won the same tournament in 2022, beating fierce rivals Germany 2-1 in front of a sold-out Wembley Stadium. Substitute Chloe Kelly fired the Lionesses to glory — and tore off her shirt to celebrate as the nation erupted in joy. Read more in Women's Football PRIDE OF THE BBC BBC announce Euro 2025 team with Scott & Logan alongside Lionesses legends The 24-year-old striker's wild celebration of her historic strike will live in the memory. Manchester City star Chloe wheeled away toward the touchline in her white sports bra as she helped bring football home - 56 years after the men's 1966 World Cup triumph. But pubs have been warned that they will have to stick to their ordinary timings if neither team manages to reach the final stages of the "prestigious tournament". The semi-finals are set to take place on July 22 and 23, with the final on July 27. Speaking in the Commons today, Dame Diana said: "[Pubs] stand to benefit from this modest extension which would allow them to accommodate increased demand during these high-profile fixtures. "If neither England nor Wales reach the semi-finals, the proposed extension will not apply on July 22 or 23. "Similarly, if one or both teams reach the semi-finals but do not progress to the final, normal licensing hours will apply on July 27. "I have to say, from my limited following of football, it seems like the women's teams have a reputation for doing far better than our male teams. England Lionesses announce squad for Euro 2025 after THREE withdrawals "I fully accept that the hospitality sector has had a difficult time over the last few years and this is a helpful measure. "It is right to acknowledge as well that police representatives have expressed some concerns regarding the potential for increased crime and disorder. "Now, whilst operational decisions on deployment and resourcing are a matter for individual forces, I am confident that appropriate measures will be taken to mitigate any risks, as has happened in similar cases. "Notably, there have been no significant incidents of large-scale disorder linked to previous licensing extensions, which I think is testament to the professionalism of our police service, to whom we owe our thanks." Mr Snowden, the MP for Fylde, said the Conservatives were "delighted" to support the temporary changes. He added: "I don't think I would have much choice on this matter, as if I ever stood at this dispatch box and opposed more time in the pub to watch football, my dad would probably disown me. "We are the defending champions of the Women's Uefa cup after England's magnificent performance at the 2022 tournament hosted here in the UK at Wembley. "The final saw a 2-1 victory, and of course in football, it was made all the sweeter by beating the Germans. "So this is a fantastic time to support your local as well as your national." England and Wales face each other on July 13, with both nations in Group D alongside France and the Netherlands. The Lionesses will face France on July 5 when Wales play the Netherlands. On July 9, England will play the Netherlands while Wales face France. 5 Tory MP Andrew Snowden said his party was 'delighted' to support the temporary changes Credit: Getty
