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[IF @InsideFootbal_]

Where’s Rodrygo going then?

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨⚪️ Real Madrid have verbally agreed on personal terms with Yan Diomande. 💣

Same as Paris Saint-Germain in June, Real also have player’s green light on terms.

Real set to return with new bid to Leipzig after €90m plus €10m rejected.

PSG, in contact again today to try until the end.

🎥 https://t.co/EMPcMIDfoj

[IF @InsideFootbal_]

What to play counter attacking football under Jose? He’s the most non Barca playing Barca player I’ve ever seen.

[David Ornstein @David_Ornstein]

🚨 Real Madrid working on deal to sign Rodri from Manchester City. Clubs not yet in talks but #RMFC now operating on basis of midfielder joining this summer. #MCFC still hope #Spain captain stays with/without new contract. W/ @MarioCortegana @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/MVGhS094pU

[Juego De Zerbi @doublepivot42]

A little breakdown of some of De Zerbi’s principals in action against MK dons for any that care about this sort of thing.

#spurs

[Juego De Zerbi @doublepivot42]

What Spurs fans can expect under Roberto De Zerbi 🧵

De Zerbi’s football isn’t just a formation. It’s a game model designed to solve football’s biggest problems.

Here’s what you’ll notice this season and why.

[IF @InsideFootbal_]

Absolute power, corrupts absolutely.

When an entity grows so large it starts to fragment from the inside, before imploding. Not learning from history is one of the things we do so well.

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

Of all the things I worry about with Gianni Infantino the colour of his shoes is the least of them. OK, white trainers looks like he thinks he’s a player, he’s a 56-year-old suit trying to be cool and it actually cheapens the office of FIFA president. All true. But, really, I’m more concerned about Infantino’s relationship with the White House than love of white trainers.

I’m more concerned about his allowance of external interference in disciplinary matters; his wooing of politicians when a governing body should be above that; his consideration of the idea (not his) of expanding the World Cup to 64, destroying qualifying for a start, let alone the obvious voting appeal an expansion would mean for him; and the accelerating commercialisation of the game through hydration breaks.

I'm more concerned about the scandalous price of World Cup tickets (only partly a FIFA issue); the fact that Infantino makes things about him, and his love of being with rich, famous and powerful people, when really everything at FIFA should revolve around the good of the game. It's almost comical his swooning around wealth and power.

So, no, I wouldn't put white shoes as his worst behaviour. I’m more frustrated for the good people working hard at FIFA, doing incredible work in countries and communities around the world, and seeing the organisation they represent with such pride and industry be associated with a president who’s lost sight of the heart and soul of football.

Infantino may well be a decent guy, far removed from the mockery online. I don't know. But I do know that he needs to re-find the respected young lawyer he once was at UEFA. He's changed. That maybe him or FIFA culture.

Infantino should remember that FIFA is a sporting institution, not a political one. He should remember that FIFA should be all about the game, not about him. It's been a great World Cup overshadowed at times by wretched decisions and own goals of Infantino's making or shaping. Do better.

[IF @InsideFootbal_]

Pedri is ridiculous.

[IF @InsideFootbal_]

@PremLeaguePanel Do you think Argentina will drop into a back 5 at points but also try high press when opportunity comes or maybe try hold out more until second half Raj?

[IF @InsideFootbal_]

It’s also why players who have the ability to read the game at a higher level will far outlast those that rely on physical attributes.

[IF @InsideFootbal_]

I’d argue decision making is the difference.

An extreme example would be Adama Traore. Ultimate physical specimen with poor decision making. Likewise there are better athletic profiles in league 2 and even Sunday league football than a Luka Modric.

Marco Verrati was 5ft’3 and dominated an England team in a euro final.

Knowing when to speed a game up or slow it down, when to dribble or release the ball, when to switch lanes/ hold position and to carry out the coaches demands are all more important than athleticism.

[AI @nonewthing]

A good time to remind everyone that the gap between professionals and amateurs is primarily athleticism, not technique.

[IF @InsideFootbal_]

Juuuudddddddeeeeeee

[IF @InsideFootbal_]

Kane for Toney
Jude for Eze

For no other reason than if they don’t play and we smash France Tuchel might get the silly idea that England are a better team without them.

[IF @InsideFootbal_]

Same old story. No pressure no problem.

[IF @InsideFootbal_]

Need to put Spence RB.

[IF @InsideFootbal_]

A lot of people hear “tempo control” and immediately think of a deep-lying playmaker. But control comes in many forms. It’s about who influences the rhythm of the game. ⬇️

[Umir Irfan @umirf1]

When people talk about England’s tempo control or the lack of there of, Saka is a player who has it. Can both speed up and slow down the game. Good appreciation for risk aversion and risk taking depending on the game. So key to this side.

[IF @InsideFootbal_]

Spurs would be crazy to sell Djed Spence. That kind of recovery pace allows you to defend 10–15 metres higher up the pitch.

[IF @InsideFootbal_]

Barcola 👀

[Adroit Cadet @Adroit_Cadet]

Advantage Arsenal

[IF @InsideFootbal_]

Interesting.

[HandofArsenal @HandofArsenal]

Arsenal and Aston Villa are engaging in club to club talks for the transfer of Morgan Rogers. Senior members from both clubs are in direct contact. Personal terms are no issue.

[IF @InsideFootbal_]

After Savinho, Spurs are a Kroupi away from having an incredibly well-balanced squad, profile & depth wise.

[IF @InsideFootbal_]

I feel like this signing unlocks Xavi Simons/ James Maddison.

[IF @InsideFootbal_]

I feel like this signing unlocks Xavi Simons/ James Maddison.

[📞 @szyexcl]

#thfc to now accelerate a move to sign savinho. he is the chosen target.