Almeida: UEFA, not Arsenal, eliminated Atleti

Madrid mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida has strongly criticized UEFA following Atlético de Madrid's elimination in the Champions League semifinals against Arsenal. The mayor alleged refereeing decisions were decisive, suggesting a "predetermined intent" to harm the red-and-white side.

Almeida expressed outrage over the appointment of German referee Daniel Seibert, citing a conflict of interest as Spain and Germany compete for the fifth Champions League spot. He also highlighted controversy over a penalty not awarded to Giuliano Simeone and the amount of stoppage time added, claiming these decisions favored Arsenal's advancement to the final.

Justin Gaethje rarely relies on his wrestling once the cage door closes. musojam.blog

Ilia Topuria’s camp feel that they can take advantage of this, seeing opportunities to expose gaps when Gaethje is focused on pressing forward and throwing power shots.

Still, Gaethje has built a reputation for breaking opponents with his relentless style. Few have managed to withstand the pressure and still come out on top. His power, volume, and toughness make him a nightmare for anyone standing across from him.

But as Topuria’s team have pointed out during training, the interim champion will have to be wary of the champion’s hands. If he gets too comfortable standing in front of him, it could force him to switch things up mid-fight.

Justin Gaethje’s camp keeping offensive wrestling in his ‘back pocket’

Gaethje picked up nearly six minutes of control time against Pimblett, but it wasn’t the sort of fight you’d expect.

We often see Gaethje using his wrestling skills to keep the fight on the feet rather than taking it to the mat. He uses his background more as a defensive tool, shutting down takedowns and forcing exchanges where he feels most comfortable.

In a recent training video, Topuria reacted with a surprised, “Wrestling?!” after seeing Gaethje working on that part of his game. It’s not what fans are used to from him, but it’s clear he is adding new layers.

“Like I’ve said in past camps, Justin doesn’t utilize his wrestling in an offensive manner usually but we want to make sure that it’s in his back pocket if he needs it and I think we saw that in the Paddy fight,” Cherrington said. “He did utilize it in spots and that’s really the end goal in terms of the technical stuff.”

If Gaethje chooses to take things to the mat, Topuria won’t be caught off guard. The champion built much of his early reputation as a grappling specialist before becoming known for his striking power.

The 27-year-old even has eight submission wins on his record due to being known as a grappling specialist when he first arrived in the UFC.

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The Fox Sports reporter posted photos of a customized jersey and helmet from the new collection, marking the team's first major uniform update in nearly three decades. The 'Next Flight' design features midnight purple, talon stripe pants, and iridescent details.

Beyond the uniform reveal, Andrews shared photos from her birthday trip to Ireland and highlighted her WEAR by Erin Andrews Apparel brand, which features licensed Ravens gear for women and infants.

On Monday, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay joined team President Kevin Demoff in London to watch the Champions League semifinal showdown between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid.

Rams owner Stan Kroenke also owns Arsenal, who were victorious, winning the match 1-0. Arsenal, who tied with Madrid during their first leg, now advance to the final, where they will take on defending champion Paris Saint-Germain.

Sean McVay and Rams president Kevin Demoff are in London for the Arsenal - Atletico Madrid match going on at the moment. McVay has become good pals with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta over the years and they've served as sounding boards for each other since they met in 2019.
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McVay and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta have a close relationship due to Kroenke's ownership, something McVay discussed last October.

“It's special because I think there's an understanding of a willingness to share," stated McVay on the relationships he's built with Kroenke's other organizations. "There are so many things that are similar and in alignment even if it might be different arenas or different sports, but leadership, trying to get everybody on the same page. What are the things that you want to commit to with your values and principles? I've gotten to have a relationship with Mikel Arteta that I really cherish and value, learned a lot from watching the way that he moves.

"Then when we've gotten a chance to visit with one another, had a chance to connect with the Nuggets, Avalanche people and it's really special. I think with Kevin's involvement and interactions and exposure to all parts of it, it's helpful to really be able to see what it looks like. I think you're seeing all their organizations that they oversee. It's not by coincidence that it starts at the top and why they've been successful and why they do things the right way.”

McVay also spoke about his relationship with Arteta, stating that they have both learned from each other, using those tools with their teams.

“I think what you feel from him, there's such a consistent alignment in terms of the things that we value, but you talk about building relationships, having the courage to go for it, being steady through the tough moments, being connected where you're in it with the group," McVay said last year. "One of the things that I love about him that we try to be able to do is he's so reflective on where he can continue to grow.

"He’s not afraid to ask questions that he wants real honest feedback from his guys of where he can improve for them or maybe what are the things that they really like that he wants to continue to do whether that be with his players, with his staff. But the way that he leads and the way that he models the way is a great example. I've really cherished watching him navigate the different things that you're responsible for navigating in leadership positions. Then the great pressure or whatever it is, it's a privilege and he embraces it and it's cool to watch him move and how he handles it all.”

This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Rams' Sean McVay, Kevin Demoff attend Arsenal's Champions League win

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