Andrea Radrizzani: Last News

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Live sports streaming service DAZN has struck a deal to buy global sports media business ELEVEN Group, which holds rights to the top soccer leagues in Portugal and Belgium.  The deal, for an undisclosed sum, will boost DAZN’s offerings in Italy, German-speaking markets and Spain, where it already holds top league domestic soccer rights. Additionally, ELEVEN has a presence in Taiwan and other Southeast Asian markets, which will give DAZN a greater foothold in that region where the service is already market leader in Japan, the company said in a statement. The deal also includes ELEVEN-owned Team Whistle, which is a short-form original social media content provider said by DAZN to have over 700 million followers across its channels. Team Whistle is estimated to bring total revenue of around $300 million a year, DAZN said.

DAZN has named Eleven Group co-founder Marc Watson as its Chief Commercial Officer following the takeover of its rival sports streamer this month.

Celtic can breathe a sigh of relief after Andoni Iraola told Rayo Vallecano he wants to leave them in order to take charge of Leeds United.

Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani remarkably claimed the club had "been screwed up" over a deal to sign Bamba Dieng before the forward failed his medical assessment at OGC Nice.With first-team strikers Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo both sidelined, the Yorkshire outfit had earmarked Dieng, 22, as their no1 priority on Transfer Deadline Day. Leeds then agreed a deal in excess of £10million for the Senegal international, who rattled in seven goals in 25 Ligue 1 outings last term, and Dieng was due to fly into Thorpe Arch for a medical.However, the deal was hijacked by OGC Nice just before the 22-year-old was set to board his flight and Radrizzani opted to pull the plug on the deal rather than renegotiate at a higher price.

Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani achieved God-like status at Elland Road after leading the club back into the big time.The Italian stallion rode into the Yorkshire club and turned them into Championship thoroughbreds who stormed to a much-celebrated top flight return in 2020.But Radrizzani is now spending his credit in the bank faster than Viv Nicholson, the infamous football pools winner from up the road in Castleford who won and blew a fortune in the blink of an eye. After less than two campaigns back at the top table of English football, Radrizzani has turned those supporters' dreams he made come true into living nightmares.Leeds are sinking without trace and Radrizzani's reputation is crumbling quicker than the empire built.

Leeds bosses fear new manager Jesse Marsch will be taking over a squad that is mentally and physically shattered.Former RB Leipzig and New York Red Bulls boss Marsch is expected to be appointed today as Marcelo Bielsa's replacement.Leeds chairman Andrea Radrizzani sacked Bielsa in the wake of last weekend's 4-0 home thrashing by Tottenham.The news left Leeds fans stunned and distraught, but Radrizzani decided to wield the axe because he thought the Argentine would take the club back into the Championship.And it has emerged that one of the main factors behind Radrizzani's decision was that Bielsa's intense training methods had left his stars too tired to compete in games.It is understood the players became bored of Bielsa's approach, found him too demanding and could no longer cope with what he was asking them to do.Leeds find themselves two points above the drop zone following six games without a win, and have lost their last four matched by an aggregate scoreline of 17-2.Radrizzani, along with his fellow directors, targeted Marsch two years ago and had lined him up to come in this summer, when Bielsa was expected to leave the Yorkshire club.But Leeds have had to bring forward their plans and hope to confirm Marsch's appointment within a matter of hours, provided the necessary paperwork and visa applications get completed.Bielsa, meanwhile, travelled to the club's training ground this morning to say an emotional goodbye to his players and staff and is expected to fly back to Argentina to be reunited with his family.

Marcelo Bielsa became watery-eyed as he said his goodbyes to the Leeds backroom staff following his sacking from the club.The Argentine had developed a massive connection with the city and supporters for his brilliant tenure and so naturally he became overcome with emotions` as he departed the club for the final time.According to The Athletic, the 66-year-old was “visibly tearful” at the training ground, Thorp Arch on Sunday, a place where he “virtually lived in for almost four years.”The publication report, too, that others from the backroom staff also left, such as assistants Pablo Quiroga and Diego Flores and fitness coach Benoit Delaval.The piece continued to say that the now-former Whites boss “is due to hold a last meeting with the club’s players today before preparing for a flight to Argentina, the final leg in one of his biggest adventures.”Bielsa, 66, who was appointed in June 2018, was sacked after a 4-0 home defeat to Spurs, a game that was to become the last straw in a series of massive losses for Leeds, with the club two points above the relegation zone and in free fall.Under Bielsa, Leeds secured promotion back to the Premier League after 16 years away when his side was promoted as champions in July 2020.He led the side to finish ninth last season in their inaugural campaign.But Saturday's 4-0 defeat by Tottenham was the final straw as the club felt time was running out to save the season."This has been the toughest decision I have had to make during my tenure at Leeds United, taking into account all the success Marcelo has had at the club," said Leeds United chairman Andrea Radrizzani."With Marcelo as our head coach, we had three incredible campaigns and the good times returned to Elland Road.

Leeds United on Sunday was met with an outpouring of emotion from fans – and not all of it was directed towards the outgoing manager.Bielsa was sacked after Saturday’s 4-0 defeat by Tottenham left Leeds precariously placed in 16th position, two points above the relegation zone.The Argentine has been hugely successful with the Whites since taking over in June 2018, bringing them up from the Championship before securing ninth place last season.Leeds’ decision to let him go has sparked plenty of debate online, despite the team losing their last four games by an aggregate score of 17-2."This has been the toughest decision I have had to make during my tenure at Leeds United, taking into account all the success Marcelo has had at the club," said chairman Andrea Radrizzani.What Radrizzani didn’t address – but many fans did – was the fate of a familiar face: Bielsa’s interpreter.Andres Clavijo has endeared himself to fans by standing by Bielsa’s side in post-match interviews over the past three and a half years.Clavijo is the first team performance analyst at Leeds, but his grasp of Spanish and English has seen him take up a more prominent role.HAVE YOUR SAY! Who should Leeds appoint as their next manager? Comment below.His day job at Leeds means he surely won’t be following Bielsa out of the door at Elland Road, but his days of translating may well be behind him.Some Leeds fans felt the need to pay tribute to Leeds’ unsung hero on Saturday.“Ahh man, I’ll miss this iconic duo,” one fan wrote alongside a picture of Bielsa and Clavijo.“Naturally everyone upset about Marcelo Bielsa but spare a thought for Andres Clavijo his translator - thanks for your hardwork translating Marcelo's thoughts.” wrote one Leeds supporter.Want to be

Leeds United will hail Marcelo Bielsa with a 'permanent tribute' at Elland Road despite giving him the sack.The Yorkshire club have parted ways with the Argentine manager following an extraordinary run of results in the Premier League which has seen them concede 20 goals in their last five games.It has been a poor season overall for Bielsa who leaves the club 16th in the table and just two points above the relegation zone.However, having taken charge of the club in 2018 and guided them back to the English top-flight, a long-awaited target, he is cemented as a legend with the fanbase.As such, it was revealed in the club statement that they will honour him in some way at their home ground, with "more information to be released in due course".Leeds chairman Andrea Radrizzani also said: “This has been the toughest decision I have had to make during my tenure at Leeds United, taking into account all the success Marcelo has had at the club. “With Marcelo as our head coach, we had three incredible campaigns and the good times returned to Elland Road.

Manchester United fans couldn’t help but poke fun at Leeds after Marcelo Bielsa’s departure was confirmed.

Leeds United have parted ways with Marcelo Bielsa as the club continues to struggle in the lower half of the Premier League table. Leeds struggled throughout February as Bielsa's side suffered embarrassing defeats to Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham in quick succession.Tottenham proved to be the breaking point for the Argentine as Leeds shipped four to Antonio Conte's side on a dismal Saturday lunchtime.Three quick-fire goals inside the first 30 minutes pushed the game away from Leeds before Son Heung-min rounded off the clash for Spurs.However, Bielsa had been hoping to turn the season around, deflecting any suggestions he was ready to walk away from the Yorkshire side.Leeds chairman Andrea Radrizzani said: “This has been the toughest decision I have had to make during my tenure at Leeds United, taking into account all the success Marcelo has had at the club.“With Marcelo as our head coach, we had three incredible campaigns and the good times returned to Elland Road.

Leeds United's transfer business has been far more understated than last season's big spend. The Whites invested heavily last summer, giving Marcelo Bielsa the best chance of Premier League survival after a memorable promotion campaign.

Andrea Radrizzani claims Leeds can achieve their goal of Champions League football even if Marcelo Bielsa leaves.

UK-based Eleven Sports plans to acquire Team Whistle in a combination of sports-focused content players with a roster of pedigreed investors.

Marcelo Bielsa says he is prepared to give Leeds an answer on his Elland Road future before the end of the season.

Leeds United chairman Andrea Radrizzani says the club are "preparing" for manager Marcelo Bielsa to leave at the expiry of his contract this summer.

Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani is sorry for the online abuse Karen Carney has suffered.

Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has taken full responsibility for the club’s controversial tweet in response to Karen Carney, insisting the pundit’s criticism of Marcelo Bielsa’s side was “completely unnecessary and disrespectful”.Carney, a former England Women’s international, suggested on Amazon Prime Sport that Leeds would have failed to gain promotion to the Premier League last season if football wasn’t put on hold for three months due to the coronavirus pandemic.The ex-Lionesses star believes Bielsa’s men would have run out of steam if it wasn’t for the break in schedule, which sparked controversy on social media.“[Leeds] out-run everyone and credit to them,” Carney said on Amazon Prime before their 5-0 win over West Brom on

Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani posted has doubled down on a social media post criticising pundit Karen Carney, taking full responsibility for the tweet.

Edinson Cavani showed his class with a respectful touchline exchange with Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa on Sunday night.

Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani is set to sell a significant stake in the club, according to reports.