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De Zerbi speaking to Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson during his Brighton tenure

De Zerbi poised to become Marseille manager

Roberto De Zerbi is set to become the new head coach of Marseille after the Ligue 1 club confirmed they have reached an "agreement in principle" with the former Brighton boss.

Soccer • 25 Jun 24

Roberto De Zerbi has been Brighton boss since September 2022

De Zerbi to leave Brighton at end of the season

Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi is to leave the club after Sunday's season-ending clash with Manchester United.

Soccer • 18 May 24

Evan Ferguson will not play again for Brighton this season

Brighton confirm that Ferguson's season is over

Evan Ferguson will not play for Brighton & Hove Albion again this season and is highly likely to miss the Republic of Ireland's June friendlies, as he continues to recover from an ankle injury.

Soccer • 24 Apr 24

Jurgen Klopp (L) with Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi, who has been tipped to replace manager boss

Klopp content Salah kept his cool after early misfires

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has no worries about Mohamed Salah's misfires in front of goal because he keeps coming up with important moments when they need them most.

Soccer • 31 Mar 24

The last of Ferguson's six Premier League goals this season came back in November against Nottingham Forest

Ferguson fit to face Fulham, De Zerbi planning to stay

Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi said he would remain at the club beyond this season following speculation over his future and also confirmed that Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson will be fit for Saturday's Premier League trip to face Fulham.

Soccer • 01 Mar 24

Roberto De Zerbi (R) speaks with Evan Ferguson before the Newcastle game which saw the Irish youngster score a hat-trick

Ferguson 'important' amid Brighton blows - De Zerbi

Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi has emphasised that Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson will continue to be "important" as the club reels from the news that Solly March is set for a "long period" out of the side.

Soccer • 25 Oct 23

Evan Ferguson became the fourth teenager to score a Premier League hat-trick

Ferguson reminds Brighton boss of Italy great Vieri

Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi believes Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson has very similar attributes to former Italy star Christian Vieri.

Soccer • 03 Sep 23

Evan Ferguson was the star of the show for Brighton

Ferguson happy to be in the company of Son and Haaland

Brighton and Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson was happy to be in good company on the day he scored his first Premier League hat-trick.

Soccer • 03 Sep 23

Evan Ferguson scored a hat-trick against Newcastle

De Zerbi: Ferguson can become European scoring great

Roberto De Zerbi believes Brighton star Evan Ferguson can develop into one of Europe's leading strikers after he became only the fourth teenager to hit a Premier League hat-trick.

Soccer • 02 Sep 23

Alexis Mac Allister looks poised to join Liverpool

Transfer wrap: Mac Allister moves closer to Liverpool

Liverpool are closing in on their first summer signing in the shape of Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister.

Soccer • 05 Jun 23

Defeat for Ten Hag's side means they were unable to extend their points gap over Liverpool

Ten Hag irked after 'annoying' United loss to Brighton

Erik ten Hag bemoaned an 'annoying' last-gasp loss at Brighton as Manchester United's Champions League hopes suffered a setback.

Soccer • 05 May 23

Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi (R) gestures during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur

De Zebri accuses Stellini of disrespect

Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi accused Cristian Stellini of a lack of respect after watching his side lose 2-1 at Tottenham in a fiery encounter.

Soccer • 08 Apr 23

The young Ireland striker celebrates his opening goal

Ferguson can become a great player – De Zerbi

Roberto De Zerbi believes Evan Ferguson can become a "great player" after the teenage striker's stunning flicked finish helped boost Brighton's quest for European qualification.

Soccer • 05 Apr 23

Evan Ferguson tussles with France defender Dayot Upamecano during the Euro 2024 qualifier in Dublin

Ferguson ruled out due to unspecified injury

Evan Ferguson missed Brighton's Premier League encounter with Brentford due to an unspecified injury, and the Ireland striker remains a doubt for Tuesday's top-tier clash with Bournemouth.

Soccer • 02 Apr 23

Brighton are lucky to have Evan Ferguson - De Zerbi

Roberto de Zerbi believes Brighton are "lucky" to have teenage striker Evan Ferguson amid reported interest from a host of rival Premier League clubs.

Soccer • 31 Mar 23

Evan Ferguson scored the only goal of the night and could have had a second but for Jack Bonham's fine save in the second half

De Zerbi: Ferguson a 'unique' talent for Brighton

Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi described Evan Ferguson as "unique" after the teenage forward's latest goal secured his side a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Soccer • 28 Feb 23

De Zerbi will choose between Ferguson and Deniz Undav to spearhead his side on Saturday

De Zerbi ponders potential Ferguson start at Palace

Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi says he is weighing up whether to start Evan Ferguson against rivals Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.

Soccer • 10 Feb 23

Evan Ferguson limped off against Liverpool

Brighton boss reveals Ferguson could play this weekend

Evan Ferguson could be in line to feature for Brighton in their Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Saturday after fears over a potentially serious injury were allayed.

Soccer • 03 Feb 23

Trossard had been in good form before the World Cup and has been linked with a move away from Brighton

Trossard wants out of Brighton after De Zerbi comments

Leandro Trossard is demanding to leave Brighton as manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed the forward would not play against Liverpool after criticising his behaviour.

Soccer • 13 Jan 23

Potter left for Chelsea in September to replace Thomas Tuchel

Potter won't be 'naive' about welcome at Brighton

Graham Potter insists he is not 'naive' enough to expect a happy homecoming when he takes his Chelsea side to former club Brighton on Saturday.

Soccer • 28 Oct 22

Ferguson signs new long-term deal with Brighton

Republic of Ireland Under-21 international Evan Ferguson has celebrated his 18th birthday by signing a new three-and-a-half year deal with Brighton and Hove Albion.

Soccer • 19 Oct 22

Brighton appoint former Shakhtar boss De Zerbi

Brighton have appointed Italian Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach on a four-year contract, subject to a work permit.

Soccer • 18 Sep 22

Roberto De Zerbi