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Ligue 1 : le RC Lens officialise l’arrivée de Dino Toppmöller sur le banc
Dino Toppmoller est le nouvel entraîneur du RC Lens et remplace Pierre Sage, parti à Crystal Palace. akupunkturabielsko.pl
Le RC Lens a un nouvel entraîneur depuis ce mardi matin avec l’officialisation du coach allemand Dino Toppmöller. Le technicien de 45 ans s’est engagé pour deux saisons avec le vice-champion de France. Il était libre depuis son départ de Francfort en janvier dernier où il entraînait depuis juin 2023. « Réputé outre-Rhin pour sa science du jeu et son approche humaine, le fin tacticien, francophile et adepte de la défense à trois, s’engage dans l’Artois pour les deux prochaines saisons. » salue le club artésien dans son communiqué.
Ancien entraîneur adjoint au Bayern Munich et coach intérimaire, Toppmöller prend la suite de Pierre Sage qui a signé en Premier League à Crystal Palace. « C’est un entraîneur qui a dirigé 45 rencontres européennes, qui connaît la Ligue des champions, qui parle plusieurs langues dont le français et qui a la réputation de faire progresser les jeunes joueurs. Ses expériences en Allemagne, au contact de joueurs internationaux et de staffs de haut niveau, lui ont permis d’enrichir son parcours et d’affiner son approche tactique. (…). Je suis persuadé qu’il permettra au club de poursuivre sa progression. », a indiqué Jean-Louis Leca, Directeur sportif du club et cité dans le communiqué.
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If I get an opportunity, it will be awesome – Paul de Villiers
Rising loose forward talent Paul de Villiers is just eager to get on the field this weekend, regardless of whether it is for the Springboks or SA ‘A’ team, when they take on the Barbarians and Zimbabwe respectively, in Gqeberha.
The 23-year-old De Villiers enjoyed a breakout season for the Stormers this season, which saw him become a regular in the team, and his impressive form has seen him rewarded by getting into the Bok mix.
It is highly likely that he will feature for the Boks against the BaaBaas in the main match on Saturday, but at worst he will turn out for the SA A side against their African neighbours, and he is excited to show what he can do.
“If I get an opportunity this weekend, it will be awesome, regardless of which team I play for. My focus isn’t on taking someone else’s role. It’s about continuing to do what got me here and working hard on the things I do well,” said De Villiers when comparisons were made between him and Kwagga Smith, who is injured.
“Whether it’s against the Barbarians or Zimbabwe, I’m just excited to get onto the field, contribute to the system and do my best for the team.”
Learnings
De Villiers was part of both Bok alignment camps in the build-up to the international season, and said that being part of the training camp has been great for his growth, and he has been able to learn a lot from the other players in the group.
“It’s only been a week, but it’s been awesome. We’ve got outstanding players in the squad who I am learning from,” said De Villiers.
“I learned a lot from watching top players at the breakdown, and I am still learning right now from guys like Siya (Kolisi), Siba (Mahashe) and Emmanuel (Tshituka), the sixes in the squad. I have stuff I bring to the table, but Siya adds things I can learn, so it is good to listen, watch, and learn.”
De Villiers was also asked about the step-up from franchise rugby with the Stormers to his first taste of an international system with the Springboks, and added that it was incredibly intense.
“The training standards are a massive thing. You’re competing against Springboks and against guys who want to be here,” explained De Villiers.
“That lifts the intensity of a normal training session to another level. It’s a senior environment and a national team, so naturally the standards and expectations are higher.
“We’re sitting here because the coaches saw what we did for our franchises. They just expect us to keep doing that and work even harder.”
The Springbok and SA A squads for the double header will be named on Tuesday afternoon.
Scaloni Highlights Messi’s Importance Ahead of WC Opener Against Algeria
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has spoken about the importance of star Lionel Messi ahead of their FIFA World Cup Group J opener against Algeria.
The 38-year-old is taking part in his sixth World Cup after guiding his side to the trophy in the last global showpiece in Qatar.
Argentina are set to take on the African giants when they meet at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Scaloni expressed confidence in Messi’s condition and influence, insisting that the Argentine icon remains central to the team’s ambitions as they prepare for another major tournament challenge.
“Everyone wants to see him out on the pitch, not just Argentinians, because of the impact he has on people,” Scaloni said.
“He has always been crucial for us and now he will be even more so. He looks good.”
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Real Madrid : Antonio Rüdiger prolonge son aventure
Le Real Madrid poursuit son mercato ambitieux en sécurisant l’avenir de l’un de ses cadres défensifs. Ce mardi, le club merengue a officialisé la prolongation de contrat d’Antonio Rüdiger pour une saison supplémentaire. Le défenseur central allemand est désormais lié à la Maison Blanche jusqu’au 30 juin 2027.
Arrivé librement en provenance de Chelsea lors de la saison 2022-2023, Antonio Rüdiger s’est rapidement imposé comme un élément incontournable de l’arrière-garde madrilène. Grâce à son expérience, son leadership et sa solidité défensive, l’international allemand a joué un rôle majeur dans les succès du club ces dernières saisons.
Le communiqué du Real Madrid sur Antonio Rüdiger
Dans un communiqué publié ce mardi, le Real Madrid a confirmé l’accord trouvé entre les deux parties : « Le Real Madrid et Antonio Rüdiger ont convenu de prolonger le contrat de notre joueur, qui le maintiendra au club jusqu’au 30 juin 2027 », peut-on lire dans le communiqué du club espagnol.
À 33 ans, Rüdiger continue d’afficher un niveau de performance élevé et demeure l’un des défenseurs les plus respectés du football européen. Cette prolongation témoigne de la confiance que lui accorde la direction madrilène, qui souhaite conserver une base solide autour de laquelle bâtir les prochaines saisons.
Une reconstitution en cours au Real Madrid
Cette annonce s’inscrit dans un début de mercato particulièrement animé pour le Real Madrid. Le club espagnol a déjà officialisé plusieurs mouvements marquants, notamment le retour de José Mourinho sur le banc de touche et l’arrivée de l’international espagnol Marc Cucurella. Par ailleurs, l’ancien milieu de terrain allemand Sami Khedira devrait intégrer l’encadrement technique dans les prochains jours.
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Solbakken: Erling Haaland Will Have A Very Big Impact
Norway head coach Ståle Solbakken is backing star striker Erling Haaland to make a decisive impact at the FIFA World Cup, describing him as the best goalscorer in the world.
The Grass Stallions are set to make their return to the World Cup stage for the first time in 28 years.
Norway are scheduled to take on Iraq in their opening Group I encounter when they meet at the Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts.
Solbakken revealed that Haaland has returned refreshed after a short break and has looked sharper with each training session, expressing confidence that the prolific forward will deliver if Norway can provide him with the chances he thrives on.
“Hopefully he’ll have a very big impact,” said Solbakken.
“He’s our goalscorer. I think he’s the world’s best goalscorer. He’s physically fit, he was given a little bit of a break towards the end of the season,” Solbakken told reporters on Monday.
“I think gradually he has played better and better in training here. I think he’s where he wants to be and hopefully the team can also give him the service he needs to score goals.
“If you give Erling chances, he has a tendency to score, so hopefully that continues.”
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