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The Star
17-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Argentine clubs welcome back away fans after 12 years
Soccer Football - Copa Sudamericana - Group H - Lanus v Gremio - Estadio Ciudad de Lanus, Buenos Aires, Argentina - April 29, 2021 General view inside the stadium before the match Pool via REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -Argentine football clubs can now welcome away supporters after a 12-year ban, the Argentine Football Association said on Thursday. The ban, imposed in 2013 following violent incidents, including the death of a spectator, has now been lifted as part of a staged reintroduction ahead of the next round of fixtures in the current league campaign. "This is a historic day because it marks the beginning of the return of visiting fans, enabling clubs that wish to host them to do so," AFA president Claudio Tapia said at a press conference. He added that the move was partly motivated by the excitement surrounding Angel Di Maria's return to Argentina's top flight. Test events are scheduled for this weekend, including Di María's presentation with Rosario Central at Lanus' stadium and River Plate's visit to Instituto de Cordoba. Rosario Central president Gonzalo Belloso appealed to his club's fans to behave appropriately amid the renewed presence of rival supporters. Javier Alonso, the Buenos Aires Province Security Minister, stressed that clubs wishing to host visiting fans will need to secure approval from the authorities and that the away team must ensure the responsible behaviour of its supporters. (Ramiro Scandolo in Buenos Aires: Spanish editing Javier Leira. Writing by Angelica Medina in Mexico City)
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Liverpool ready to make offer for Brazilian WONDERKID
Liverpool have got a new Brazilian WONDERKID in their sights. The Reds' decision-makers are reportedly monitoring Alysson at Gremio - a versatile 19-year-old forward. The right-winger scored during last week's Recopa Gaucha against Sao Jose - paying tribute to Diogo Jota after his goal. Having steered a calm finish beyond the goalkeeper, Alysson sat cross-legged on the turf and mimed Jota's famous gamer celebration. Advertisement And according to prominent Gremio journalist Bruno Soares - as reported by Bolavip - Liverpool are getting ready with a bid. 'Liverpool is closely monitoring Alysson's progress and may submit an official offer in the coming weeks,' a report reads. 'The 19-year-old player has been watched by scouts from the English club, who see him as having promising potential for the future.' Liverpool want Gremio starlet Alysson Liverpool are currently well-stocked with first-team options in Alysson's preferred position. And the report adds that the winger could instead be placed with the club's underage sector or else loaned out to another European club until he establishes himself. Advertisement 'The striker can play both on the wings and centrally, a trait that appeals to European clubs,' the report states. 'At Liverpool, he would be seen as a medium-term option, potentially joining the under-23 squad initially or being loaned out to adapt to European football.' Alysson's reported $60m release clause Homegrown Alysson first signed a pro deal with Gremio back in 2022. That contract included a $40m release clause. His deal was improved last year - tying him to the club until 2028 - and the release clause went up to $60m.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Report: Liverpool tracking €60m-rated Brazilian forward in summer move
Liverpool Target €60m Gremio Starlet Alysson Edward Amid Summer Recruitment Drive Liverpool's scouting network has cast its net far and wide this summer, and the latest talent to emerge on their radar is Brazilian teenager Alysson Edward, according to a report from Bolavip. The 19-year-old Gremio forward is said to be under close observation by the Reds, as the club explores attacking reinforcements for both the present and the future. Advertisement Alysson Edward: Scouted and Watched Closely The Bruno Soares report, relayed by Bolavip, claims: 'The 19-year-old player has been watched by scouts from the English club, who see him as having promising potential for the future.' This is no small endorsement, especially given the player's reported €60 million release clause. While that price tag could prove a stumbling block, Liverpool have a recent history of betting big on young talent with high ceilings. Edward is no stranger to European attention and has even spoken publicly about his ambitions. In a candid interview with GZH, the teenager said: 'I do have that desire. It's a childhood dream, like many players have – and it's mine too. It's also a dream to have a beautiful career here first and then live that European dream. I leave everything in God's hands. Whether I stay here and build a great story or go there, both ways will be good.' That level of ambition is precisely what Liverpool's recruitment team, now led by Arne Slot, is banking on. Advertisement Financial Factors May Shape Edward's Future Gremio's position is an interesting one. The report notes that 'despite the pressure, Grêmio's management plans to keep the striker until the end of the season.' That said, the club may need to compromise due to financial strains, with the piece adding that Gremio are aware of 'the need to raise cash from player sales to meet financial goals.' This scenario could play into Liverpool's hands. A structured deal, possibly with incentives or performance-related add-ons, could be enough to entice the Brazilian side into selling their prized asset. Slot Building Forward Options with Strategic Depth With Liverpool still seeking a striker and a defender before the window shuts, Edward could be the sort of dynamic wide forward or second striker that offers versatility and rotation behind more experienced options. Photo: IMAGO Advertisement If the Reds can land the youngster at the right price, it would be another statement of intent from Arne Slot's new-look Liverpool—one that blends raw South American talent with modern tactical evolution. Our View – Anfield Index Analysis From a Liverpool fan perspective, Alysson Edward's name won't be on everyone's radar yet, but this kind of scouting feels very in line with what the club has built its modern reputation on—spotting raw gems early. The €60 million clause is hefty, but that doesn't mean the final fee will come close to it. We've seen in the past how deals can be structured cleverly—especially when clubs like Gremio are under financial pressure. His comments about a 'childhood dream' to play in Europe give fans hope that he's not just using the links for leverage. You want players who are hungry for the badge before they wear it. Advertisement Still, it's fair to say many Reds would prefer the club to address first-team issues—centre-back and striker—before moving for another project player. If Edward is the real deal, great. But fans will be hoping this isn't just another long-term plan that pushes short-term needs further down the priority list. With Slot stamping his identity on the squad, bringing in Edward could be an exciting signal of where the club's headed. But it must be balanced with immediate reinforcements if Liverpool want to compete for major trophies this season.
Khaleej Times
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Coach turns underdogs Fluminense into Club World Cup challengers
Brazilian soccer's ultimate showman Renato Portaluppi has transformed Club World Cup underdogs Fluminense from relegation battlers to giant-killers in three months, setting up a blockbuster semifinal with Chelsea on Tuesday. The charismatic 62-year-old, known as Renato Gaucho, has helped them defy the odds to knock out Champions League runners-up Inter Milan in the last 16 and Al-Hilal in the quarterfinals with his trademark extravagant guidance from the touchline. Portaluppi was one of Brazilian soccer's most popular and polarising figures before taking over a Fluminense team that had barely avoided relegation in the Brazilian league last year. Now his standing has grown stronger after guiding one of the tournament's biggest underdogs this far. The former striker, who scored almost 200 goals in a career spanning two decades, has never been short of confidence or controversy. A textbook egomaniac, Portaluppi once declared that he was "better than Cristiano Ronaldo." His playing heroics included scoring with his belly one of the most iconic goals in the country's history - the winner that gave Fluminense the 1995 Rio de Janeiro championship in a breathtaking 3-2 derby victory over Romario's Flamengo. The next morning, he graced the front page of Brazil's most popular newspaper wearing a crown with a sceptre in one hand and a ball in the other under the headline 'King of Rio.' A decade earlier, he was the hero of his childhood club Gremio, guiding them to their first Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup titles as a young player. From humble beginnings, he bought a house for each of his 11 siblings with the bonus he received. Over 30 years later, Portaluppi became the first Brazilian to adorn his living room with a Libertadores trophy as a player and another as a coach, guiding Gremio to the South American title in 2017 after winning the Brazilian Cup the previous year, and ending a 15-year title drought for his beloved club. But Portaluppi's career has been marked by dramatic ups and downs due to his strong personality and emotional outbursts. He was famously excluded from Brazil's World Cup squad in 1986 for allegedly leaving the training camp to go partying, and was later kicked out of Botafogo after organising a barbecue at his home for the opposition Flamengo squad after a humiliating defeat in the final of the Brazilian championship. A coach since 2000, Portaluppi is an exceptional motivator, which is arguably why he has experienced great success in knockout tournaments but has never claimed the Brazilian league, the big trophy that he has yet to win in his country. Portaluppi has been a great opponent of the latest trend towards having foreign coaches in Brazilian soccer, arguing that the clubs have more patience with outsiders, giving them more time to work. Critics say he improvises too much with his tactical schemes and does not put enough thought and study into his football. But Portaluppi has transformed Fluminense with an attacking 4-2-3-1 system and high-pressure style that he calls "creating chaos", which has defined their campaign in the United States. He has Fluminense playing with a grit and determination they will display against Chelsea as they try to continue their improbable Club World Cup run.
New Straits Times
07-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Coach turns underdogs Fluminense into Club World Cup challengers
NEW YORK: Brazilian soccer's ultimate showman Renato Portaluppi has transformed Club World Cup underdogs Fluminense from relegation battlers to giant-killers in three months, setting up a blockbuster semi-final with Chelsea on Tuesday. The charismatic 62-year-old, known as Renato Gaucho, has helped them defy the odds to knock out Champions League runners-up Inter Milan in the last 16 and Al-Hilal in the quarter-finals with his trademark extravagant guidance from the touchline. Portaluppi was one of Brazilian soccer's most popular and polarising figures before taking over a Fluminense team that had barely avoided relegation in the Brazilian league last year. Now his standing has grown stronger after guiding one of the tournament's biggest underdogs this far. The former striker, who scored almost 200 goals in a career spanning two decades, has never been short of confidence or controversy. A textbook egomaniac, Portaluppi once declared that he was "better than Cristiano Ronaldo." His playing heroics included scoring with his belly one of the most iconic goals in the country's history - the winner that gave Fluminense the 1995 Rio de Janeiro championship in a breathtaking 3-2 derby victory over Romario's Flamengo. The next morning, he graced the front page of Brazil's most popular newspaper wearing a crown with a sceptre in one hand and a ball in the other under the headline 'King of Rio.' A decade earlier, he was the hero of his childhood club Gremio, guiding them to their first Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup titles as a young player. From humble beginnings, he bought a house for each of his 11 siblings with the bonus he received. LIBERTADORES DOUBLE Over 30 years later, Portaluppi became the first Brazilian to adorn his living room with a Libertadores trophy as a player and another as a coach, guiding Gremio to the South American title in 2017 after winning the Brazilian Cup the previous year, and ending a 15-year title drought for his beloved club. But Portaluppi's career has been marked by dramatic ups and downs due to his strong personality and emotional outbursts. He was famously excluded from Brazil's World Cup squad in 1986 for allegedly leaving the training camp to go partying, and was later kicked out of Botafogo after organising a barbecue at his home for the opposition Flamengo squad after a humiliating defeat in the final of the Brazilian championship. A coach since 2000, Portaluppi is an exceptional motivator, which is arguably why he has experienced great success in knockout tournaments but has never claimed the Brazilian league, the big trophy that he has yet to win in his country. Portaluppi has been a great opponent of the latest trend towards having foreign coaches in Brazilian soccer, arguing that the clubs have more patience with outsiders, giving them more time to work. Critics say he improvises too much with his tactical schemes and does not put enough thought and study into his football. But Portaluppi has transformed Fluminense with an attacking 4-2-3-1 system and high-pressure style that he calls "creating chaos", which has defined their campaign in the United States.
