LONDON (AP) — Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and coach of the Los Angeles Rams sean mcvey This weekend could take their bromance to a new level.
Their team — both owners Stan Kroenke — are playing in the same city. What’s more, their respective opponents, Fulham and Jacksonville Jaguars, are both owned by Shad Khan.
On Friday, Arteta spoke passionately about the Rams’ opponents. They regularly exchange Whatsapp messages.
“Sean is someone I have a lot of respect for, not only for what he has achieved, but also as a coach, as a person and the way he expresses himself,” Arteta said at a press conference. “I learn a lot from him.”
The two have discussed tactics over the years and even discussed COVID-19 protocols in 2020.
Arsenal played preseason friendlies at SoFi Stadium, home of the Rams, both last year and in 2023. During last summer’s visit, Arteta and McVeigh ran a coaching clinic for local children.
Arteta is still aiming for the Premier League title as manager. The Gunners won the FA Cup They won the league championship in 2020, their first year in office, and have finished runner-up in the league in the past three seasons. They haven’t won the Premier League title since 2004.
In February 2022, McVeigh was 36 years old. Youngest head coach in NFL history to win a Super Bowl.
Arsenal travel across London to take on Fulham in a Premier League match on Saturday night. The Gunners head into the weekend top of the league.
The Rams and Jaguars traveled a little farther to play at Wembley Stadium on sunday.
“We will connect,” Arteta said of McVay. “We have the Champions League after Tuesday, so it’s going to be a very tight schedule for both teams, but it’s great to have them. It’s great to have Stan and Josh (Kroenke) here with us as well. It’s also a good opportunity to connect everyone.”
Before departing for the English capital, McVeigh spoke to reporters about his admiration for Arteta.
“One of the things I like about him, and one of the things we’re trying to make sure we’re able to do, is that he’s very reflective about where he can continue to grow. And he’s not afraid of questions and wants really honest feedback from his guys about where he can improve,” McVay said.
“Whether it’s a lot of pressure or whatever, it’s a privilege and he accepts that,” he added. “It’s cool to see his movements and how he does it all.”
Battle of the Billionaires
Khan, a self-made billionaire, bought the Jaguars in November 2011 for $770 million. Less than two years later, he bought fulham. He also I once tried to buy Wembley. From the English Football Association.
Kahn and Kroenke’s paths crossed in 2010 after Kahn made a bid to buy the Rams, then in St. Louis. Mr. Kroenke is a minority owner; exercised matching rights We will purchase the remaining 60% of the shares. Kroenke then engineered the Rams’ return from Missouri to Los Angeles in 2016.
Mr. Kroenke He married Wal-Mart heiress Ann Walton in 1974.He founded Kroenke Sports & Entertainment in 1999 and acquired the NBA’s Denver Nuggets, the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, and the MLS’ Colorado Rapids. He took control of Arsenal in 2011, Full ownership acquired in 2018.
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