Tag: Roberto
French Open: Novak Djokovic defeats Roberto Carballes Baena in straight sets to reach third round at Roland Garros | Tennis News
Novak Djokovic won 14 of the last 17 games to comfortably dispose of Roberto Carballes Baena in straight sets in their second-round clash at the French Open. A vintage display from Djokovic saw the defending champion and world No 1 break Carballes Baena’s serve five consecutive times at one point on his way to an…
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Roberto de Zerbi: Brighton manager casts doubt over his future amid strong links to Liverpool and Bayern Munich | Football News
Roberto De Zerbi has cast doubt over his Brighton future by refusing to commit to the Seagulls for next season – and revealing he wants to have talks with club owner Tony Bloom about his next steps. The Italian manager, who took Brighton to European football for the first time this season, has been strongly…
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Striver: How Gilberto Silva and Roberto Carlos are plotting to disrupt social media with world’s first abuse-free app | Football News
Tim Chase’s excitement is hard to conceal as he sits down with Sky Sports’ Dan Long. The former tech headhunter is here to talk about his brainchild, an app called Striver – the self-proclaimed world’s first abuse-free social media platform, which was publicly launched at Web Summit 2023 in Lisbon back in November. That in…
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‘I didn’t know him’ | Roberto De Zerbi oblivious of Joao Pedro prior to signing | Video | Watch TV Show
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi admits he was not aware of striker Joao Pedro before he joined the club.
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Roberto De Zerbi exclusive: Brighton manager praises players after heavy rotation this season ahead of derby against Crystal Palace | Football News
The 2023/24 season has been a history-making campaign for Brighton. Their first foray into Europe – and their first time reaching the knockout rounds – as well as continuing to compete in the Premier League. But the Seagulls also top the table in more obscure terms. They have already made 70 changes to their Premier…
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Igor Julio exclusive: Brighton centre-back on adapting to playing under Roberto De Zerbi, humble origins and lofty ambitions | Football News
Britain is in the midst of Storm Ciaran’s three-day battering, but you will not see any signs of sandbags or flood barriers at Brighton & Hove Albion. It is Wednesday afternoon at the American Express Elite Performance Centre in Lancing, but for the club’s newest recruit Igor Julio, it is business as usual. Come rain…
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Man City vs Brighton: Is Pep Guardiola being surpassed by Roberto De Zerbi’s possession game? | Football News
It wasn’t just Pep Guardiola’s first league defeat at Arsenal. A tangible, potential, changing-of-the-guard moment. It was the fewest shots a Guardiola side had produced in a league game for more than a decade. Down the M23, Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton had just drawn 2-2 with Liverpool. It was not the result they wanted, but…
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Roberto De Zerbi: Brighton boss says Pep Guardiola inspired him to become a coach after draw with Man City books Europa League spot
Roberto De Zerbi said Pep Guardiola is “still No 1” and revealed the Manchester City boss inspired him to become a coach, after Brighton held the champions to a 1-1 draw. Guardiola lavished praise on his opposite number in the build-up to the game at the Amex Stadium, describing the 43-year-old Italian, who has guided…
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Eddie Howe calls on Newcastle to ‘finish the job’ of Champions League qualification | Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi targets another ‘historic’ result
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has urged his side to “finish the job” of qualifying for the Champions League, starting with a win over Brighton at St James’ Park on Thursday night. The Magpies have performed above expectations to be in the top-four hunt all season but defeat to Arsenal followed by a draw at Leeds…
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Roberto De Zerbi hails Brighton’s 6-0 demolition of Wolves as the best performance of his career
Roberto De Zerbi hailed Brighton’s 6-0 demolition of Wolves as the “best performance of my career” after admitting his players “suffered a lot” following their Wembley heartbreak. Brighton bounced back in style after defeats to Manchester United at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-finals and Nottingham Forest, despite key players Kaoru Mitoma, Alexis Mac Allister…
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