News about Xavi Simons

ULTIMATE GUIDE TO EURO 2024: Your rundown of ALL the 24 nations in Germany this summer, the groups and players to watch out for - and which team could spring a surprise?

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 27, 2024
The latest international break may be over, but the narratives and discussions surrounding various national teams are only likely to rise in the run-up to Euro 2024. The 24 teams that will be competing in Germany this summer have been confirmed at the conclusion of Tuesday's play-off finals. Among the bookies' favorites to win the tournament are France, England, Germany, and Portugal, which will begin in Munich on June 14th.

The EURO FILES: Jude Bellingham has been left awestruck by Zinedine Zidane, but LaLiga's appeal has been dismissed, PSG's hopes for Xavi Simons and Roma's decision to dismiss Jose Mourinho have been sparked

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 8, 2024
PETE JENSON: Zinedine Zidane could just as well have been the man in awe, considering the first season Jude Bellingham is having since moving to Real Madrid in the summer. The Frenchman arrived in Madrid at the age of 29 and scored 12. Bellingham, 20, has scored 20 goals in his career. Bellingham has been handed over by the Spanish Football Federation for the majority of March. Madrid's appeal against the two-game suspension collapsed on Friday, so he will not participate in the game against Celta Vigo on Sunday, and he will also miss Osasuna's game next weekend. International football is now in the middle of a two-week break.

In a Bundesliga match against Borussia Monchengladbach, a supporter for the club tragically died after suffering a medical emergency only hours after a fan was killed in a car crash on his way to the match

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 18, 2024
On Saturday, a supporter tragically died during a Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Borussia Monchengladbach. Following a medical emergency, attempts to revive the RB Leipzig fan at the Red Bull Arena were unsuccessful. A Monchengladbach fan also died outside the stadium before the game in a car accident.

Kylian Mbappe of PSG tells PSG he will LEAVE at the end of the season and put an end to his long-running transfer story... with Europe's top clubs now on alert

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 15, 2024
Kylian Mbappe, a French forward, has told Paris St Germain that he will leave the club at the end of the season. The terms of his resignation are yet to be fully understood, according to reports, and a formal announcement - once those details are finalized - will be forthcoming in the months. Mbappe's latest deal with PSG ended in the summer, and he has been able to hold pre-contract negotiations with other clubs since January 1, with Real Madrid currently being the front-runners to sign him.

The top scoring trios in Liverpool and Man City are able to be distinguished, and a new Premier League threesome are flying... but which front three have scored the most goals in Europe this season?

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 6, 2024
In the Premier League title race, Liverpool and Manchester City's three top scorers have scored exactly the same number of goals as each other. Despite having played more, the Reds are just two points clear of their opponents in the table, highlighting how there is very little to divide them. And studies from statistics expert PopFoot show that there is no such thing to distinguish Liverpool and City when it comes to their top scoring trios.

TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Liverpool enter the race for Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich, Man United ditch plans for Karim Benzema move, and Arsenal track PSG loanee Xavi Simons

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 25, 2024
With less than a week to go before the transfer window, clubs are beginning to get their houses in order to see out the remainder of the season. Despite the fact that the window has been unusually quiet this year, rumors persist about where some of the sport's top celebrities may be smuggishly for a few weeks. Both Manchester City and Luton Town are expected to finesse their squad for the second half of the season.

Rasmus Hojlund, Manchester United's £72 million man, has been selected alongside three other young Premier League candidates on the Golden Boy shortlist

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 13, 2023
With the award being in its 20th year of existence, it is given to the best U21 player in Europe for the year. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland have all been winners. On the list, there are 25 names, with the winner set to be announced at an award ceremony in Turin on December 4. A number of journalists will vote for the winner, with simple voter registration in the top five. The first pick is worth ten points, seven for second, five for third, three for fourth, and one for fifth.

ULTIMATE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GUIDE: Your rundown of ALL the 32 teams in this year's group stage, the pots they're in and the players to watch out for ahead of TODAY's draw

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 31, 2023
For the first time in history, Manchester City threwsted the Champions League trophy into the air for the first time in history, but the competition has slowed back down again, with the group stage set to begin next month. The very best clubs in European football will eagerly await the outcome of the draw in Monaco on Thursday evening, with the glitz and glam of the occasion's glitter firing the starting pistol at the final. For the group stage draw, 32 teams will be seeded into four pots as usual. They will then be divided into eight teams of four players. The first set of fixtures will begin on September 19/20, later than last season due to a World Cup break, but no World Cup qualifier will be held in February and March. Mail Sport has the inside scoop on all of the participants in the tournament, which will begin at 5 p.m. UK time, as well as the identification of their key players and danger ratings.

Xavi Simons has joined RB Leipzig on a year-long loan just days after PSG bought him back from PSV...on the back of a fantastic season in which he scored 22 goals

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 19, 2023
Christopher Nkunku and Dominik Szoboszlai's selling will no doubt help to restore the firepower that was lacking from Christopher Nkunku and Dominik Szoboszlai's selling. He played 22 goals in 48 games for PSV last season, causing PSG to activate the £5 million buy-back guarantee that was included in the agreement to sell him to the Dutch club in June 2022.

PSG has triggered a buyback contract to re-sign Xavi Simons from PSV for £5 million

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 16, 2023
The Eman reveals that Paris Saint-Germain would re-sign PSV midfielder Xavi Simons for £5 million. The 20-year-old left the club for the Netherlands last summer, but the French champions have triggered a buyback waiver to bring him back. Xavi Simons arrived in the training camp shortly to complete the transfer with Paris Saint Germain, according to a statement released by PSV on Sunday.

To sign Newcastle and Arsenal, PSG has 'activate buyback guarantee.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 5, 2023
Xavi Simons of PSV left the club for the Netherlands last summer, but the French champions are apparently keen on recovering their former player. The clause is expected to be just £5.1 million, and PSV has no involvement in the case after signing the deal when the club first signed the midfielder last year. Simons will not return to France, however. It is up to the player whether or not he wants to return, and he has only 25 days to decide on his fate.

Man United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Liverpool want to know who is looking for Man United, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 25, 2023
The summer transfer window is open, and all 20 Premier League clubs will be looking to improve ahead of the new season. Fans are already planning following the unveiling of the fixtures, but behind the scenes discussions over new acquisitions are well advanced. Mail Sport has rounded up all of the new goals for each club in our transfer window.

'Maybe he's worried about Arsenal': Xavi Simons, the Netherlands wonderkid, 'could join the Gunners'

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 17, 2023
Following a spectacular season with PSV Eindhoven, rising star Xavi SImons has been linked to a thrilling summer transfer to Premier League giants Arsenal. Simons was a member of the PSV team that helped Arsenal win the Europa League competition this season and also played in their recent cup victory over Ajax.

Meet the international wonderkids who are catching the Premier League's attention

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 23, 2023
Premier League clubs will be cracking open their piggy banks and checking their playing squads to see where transfers can be made as the summer transfer window approaches. However, the market is burgeoning, with Premier League clubs up and down fighting one another, eager to invest more money on the young superstar to help them rebuild their fortunes next season. Fans of the wonderkids whose clubs are playing in England, France, Spain, Germany, and Italy have been boosted by scouts amateur and professional, and many in England, France, Spain, Germany, and Italy are also on alert, with the fact that the wonderkids in their clubs may be competing from Serie A or Bundesliga. But what about prodigal players around the globe? Mail Sport identifies the top-ten most valuable players from other European leagues, highlighting the finest young talents whose Premier League clubs will be keeping an eye on this season.

On Barcelona's midfielder shortlist, Thiago Alcantara joins Dani Olmo and Xavi Simons.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 7, 2023
According to Diario AS, the midfielder, 31, was joined by Dani Olmo, Xavi Simons, Arnau Martinez, and Sergio Gomez. Thiago joined Barcelona's first-team and went on to make 101 senior appearances before leaving for Bayern Munich in 2013. He spent seven years at Bayern, winning seven Bundesliga titles and the Champions League, before joining Liverpool in 2020. With a hip injury, the Spain star has been on the sidelines for two months, and he last appeared for Jurgen Klopp's side in February.

Holland vs Argentina World Cup 2022 - Team news, kick-off time, TV channel, stream, head-to-head

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 7, 2022
Under the Friday night lights, Holland and Argentina face each other in the second round of the World Cup in what promises to be an engrossing competition. Louis van Gaal's Dutch side has been more effective and efficient than eye-catching so far in the tournament, but they remain undefeated. Argentina was victims of a massive World Cup shock when losing 2-1 to Saudi Arabia in their first group game, but the team bounced back to top Group C after beating Mexico and Poland.

Team News, kick-off time, TV channel, stream, and go head-to-head

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 26, 2022
Holland needs only a point against already-eliminated host country Qatar to guarantee their spot in the World Cup knockout stages. Louis van Gaal's squad won 2-0 in their Group A opener, but Ecuador kept them to a 1-1 draw. Holland is currently in first place in the South American rankings thanks to their outstanding fair play record. Sportmail takes you through everything you should do about the Group A experience.

Holland vs Ecuador - World Cup 2022: Team news, kick-off time, TV channel, stream, head-to-head

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 22, 2022
In both teams' crucial second Group A match at the Qatar World Cup (inset bottom), Holland (left) meets Ecuador (right). Ecuador comfortably defeated Qatar 2-0 in the tournament's curtain-raiser on Sunday, while Holland defeated Senegal by a narrow margin on Monday evening due to two late goals. Gustavo Alfaro's side finished fourth in the CONMEBOL qualifying tournament and demonstrated their defensive strength by accumulating six straight clean sheets. During the qualifying rounds, Ecuador even managed to draw 1-1 against both Argentina and Brazil. Holland, meanwhile, finished in last place in qualifying under the watchful eye of Louis van Gaal (inset top) in his third and presumably final term in charge of the country. Max Mathews of Sportsmail takes you through all of the information you will need to hear about below as the match quickly approaching.

In Qatar, the world Cup uncapped players are hoping to make a splash

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 17, 2022
Any World Cup pick is one of the greatest joys of any. It's a gamble that could be triggered by a lack of depth in a certain position, a pile-up of injuries, or a national team manager with a positive opinion about a young rising star. Remember Sven-Goran Eriksson's pick of the 17-year-old Theo Walcott in 2006 solely for the thrill? Several uncapped players are competing in Qatar's World Cup, aiming to fulfill their dream of playing on football's biggest stage. Here's a look at them.

Based on the age of the players, Holland manager Louis van Gaal selected the World Cup squad numbers' 'based on the age of the players.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 16, 2022
Louis van Gaal described the strange way he voted on his World Cup squad's shirt numbers, then deciding to allote them based on player ages. Rather than reveal who his first squad will be, the former Ajax, Barcelona, and Manchester United boss decided to rank shirt numbers in order of age rather than divulging any information. As a result, De Godenzonen goal Remko Pasveer will wear the No. 1 shirt in Qatar, but Van Gaal's scheme is not indicative of his position in the team's hierarchy.

Louis van Gaal's 'CHILLING' announcement of Holland's World Cup squad has shocked viewers

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 11, 2022
Holland certainly has the most unique and eerie one so far as far as World Cup squad announcements are concerned. On Friday morning, the Oranje took to Twitter to post a video in which manager Louis van Gaal revealed his picks. However, he did not do so in a traditional way but rather read them out on a chair in a dim room with dramatic music playing in the background.

Louis van Gaal names Holland's World Cup squad, but has no room for Sven Botman or Ryan Gravenberch

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 11, 2022
Louis van Gaal's Holland squad for the World Cup has been named, but he leaves no space for either Sven Botman or Ryan Gravenberch in his 26-man team selection. The Dutch boss is planning to bring his country into Group A, where they will meet Senegal, Ecuador, and tournament hosts Qatar. van Gaal's 26-man squad, which was revealed on Twitter on Friday, has selected PSV Eindhoven's rising star Xavi Simons.

Arsenal and Europe's elite are likely to pay a lot to bag them, according to PSV's Cody Gakpo and Xavi Simons

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 3, 2022
With a 2-0 victory in the Europa League, Mikel Arteta's nine matches unbeaten in all competitions came to a halt in Eindhoven on Thursday, when PSV put Arsenal's top spot prospects under scrutiny. Despite Joey Veerman and Luke de Jong's winning, it was PSV's star pair Cody Gakpo and Xavi Simons who lit up the Philips Stadium with dazzling dribbling, penetrative running, and a shrewish team bond-up play against the uncharacteristically poor Gunners. The two Dutch players delivered a masterclass in how to rip apart a defense relentlessly, particularly one who conceded only 11 goals in 15 appearances going into the Europa League match.

Why it's great to have Holland back at the World Cup after their 2018 disappointment

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 31, 2022
Holland is back at the World Cup, with a crew brimming with stars and promising young prospects, they are confident of making a difference in Qatar. The Dutch were left red faced after failing out on Russia 2018 by finishing third in their qualifying group, behind eventual champions France and Sweden. But this time, they had no difficulty getting to Qatar, winning seven of their ten matches to finish first in their group. And who better to lead them in the Middle East? Louis van Gaal will be in charge of guiding the Oranje in Qatar, having previously led them to a third-place finish in Brazil. So, why is it so great to see Holland back in the World Cup? Well, there are a few reasons, but Sportsmail has rounded them up below.