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Arsenal Taps Andrea Berta as New Sporting Director: International Edition (English)

by admin | Mar 30, 2025 | arsenal fc, football clubs, news, soccer, sports

Arsenal Football Club has announced the selection of Andrea Berta as their new Sporting Director.

Berta, an esteemed figure in football administration, joins Arsenal following a remarkable 12-year stint at Atlético Madrid. During his time there, he was instrumental in assembling teams that secured two La Liga championships (in the 2013/14 and 2020/21 seasons), claimed the Europa League title in 2018, and made appearances in two UEFA Champions League finals.

His skills in assembling squads and identifying talent were crucial in forming Diego Simeone’s tough and competitive Atlético Madrid teams, as stated in a club announcement on Sunday.

Berta came due to the exit of Arsenal’s sports director.
Edu Gaspar
, in November 2024.

Bertha’s enthusiasm for the task ahead

Berta expressed his excitement about the new position saying, “I’m delighted to become part of Arsenal during this incredibly thrilling time for the team. Over the past few years, I’ve closely followed how Arsenal has transformed, and I’ve been impressed by the efforts made to restore the club’s prominence in European soccer, which boasts an ardent global fan base.”

The club boasts admirable principles and an illustrious past, and I’m eager to contribute to building a prosperous future alongside this exceptional squad. I can hardly wait to begin my new position and am truly anticipating my first match at Emirates Stadium in the company of our fans.

Key hire for Arsenal’s upcoming plans

Berta’s hiring coincides with Arsenal’s aim to bolster their football framework under manager Mikel Arteta. The club is keen on taking the next leap in their development following their return to the UEFA Champions League and their pursuit of major accolades in the Premier League.

Co-Chair Josh Kroenke emphasized Berta’s remarkable history, stating: “For anyone familiar with soccer, it’s clear that Andrea stands out as an impressive individual. With extensive expertise in the sport, a proven success rate, a robust connections network, and an unyielding drive to create victorious squads, he embodies everything we look for.”

Andrea will make an excellent contribution to our club. He grasps our principles and mission completely, and we are confident that he will assist us in progressing further and achieving significant milestones as we strive for major honors.

We conducted an extensive recruitment process, and we were greatly impressed by the caliber of all the applicants. However, it was Andrea’s track record and his proven successes that made him stand apart. We are very excited about collaborating with him and integrating him into our Arsenal community.

Background, experience

Prior to his achievements at Atlético Madrid, Bertola served in various technical capacities at Italian teams Carpenedolo, Parma, and Genoa, progressively advancing due to his adeptness in assembling shrewd squads and strategically signing players. He has garnered significant acclaim throughout Europe for his skill in integrating seasoned veterans with up-and-coming talents.

Berta’s transfer to Arsenal coincides with the team’s emphasis on strengthening their roster depth and strategic future planning. It is anticipated that his addition will introduce a systematic method to player acquisition, deal discussions, and comprehensive sports policy.

With Arsenal aiming to return to their glory days, Berta’s arrival signals a commitment to sustained success. His first test in the role will be shaping the club’s summer transfer strategy ahead of the 2025/26 season.

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Beth Mead Demands Better: Players Deserve Superior Pitch Quality After Women’s Champions League Frustration

by admin | Mar 25, 2025 | arsenal fc, football clubs, football players, soccer, sports

The condition of the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano pitch was heavily criticized.
The Gunners aim to reverse a 2-0 deficit in the second leg at the Emirates Stadium.
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Beth Mead
Has mentioned it’s ‘deserved by the players’ for Women’s
Champions League
Games should be held on higher-quality pitches afterwards.
Arsenal
’s quarter-final defeat at
Real Madrid
Last week at the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium, the match was played on a waterlogged pitch.

In an interview with Mail Sport before the second leg at the Emirates on Wednesday night, where Arsenal trails 2-0 overall, the 29-year-old striker stated, “This was not my favorite playing surface this entire season. It was a Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid, primarily for the sake of player safety.”

‘(Although it was not the ideal surface to play on,) we still needed to carry out our duties and proceed accordingly. It has certainly been discussed, and let’s hope improvements can be made for upcoming games.’

adamantly refused to make excuses for Arsenal’s two-goal deficit. Mead stated, “(Madrid) had only two opportunities and converted both. In the end, they performed better than us on a poor field, which is incredibly frustrating.”

‘However, we understand the caliber of our squad as a unit, and we must demonstrate our capabilities next week when we face them at the Emirates. Hopefully, this will allow us to regain momentum in the match. Nonetheless, we remain fully confident as a team.’

More than 20,000 tickets have already been snapped up for Wednesday’s match, and as sales continue leading up to the event, there is potential for this number to break the present attendance record set during a UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-final.
England
— which stands at 21,307, set by Arsenal — could potentially be shattered.

Mead anticipates that the supporters will infuse the squad with substantial vigor, predicting an offensive showcase with numerous goals.

‘We need to deliver a top-notch performance to secure our spot in the semi-finals of the Champions League, which will undoubtedly require an excellent showing against a strong Real Madrid team,’ she stated. ‘However, it’s achievable. We’ll head into this match confident that we can score goals and turn the game around.’

Beth Mead, the McDonald’s Fun Football ambassador, stated: “Although I’ve attended numerous McDonald’s Fun Football events, this particular occasion stood out because of the collaboration with UK Deaf Sport. This ensures that each child gets an opportunity to participate in football through over 20 complimentary sessions designed for those who have hearing impairments scheduled throughout the nation during springtime. Even though the format differed from usual, the joy expressed on their faces remained unchanged. Registrations for the program are currently available, and I truly look forward to seeing even greater numbers of kids joining in.”

McDonald’s Fun Football alongside UK Deaf Sport is providing complimentary specialized football classes for kids who have hearing impairments throughout England. Locate your closest session here.

mcdonalds.co.uk/football

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