🚨 Andoni Iraola on Ronald Araújo winning Premier League Player of the Week: 🎙️ Interviewer: “Ronald Araújo has been named Premier League Player of the Week. He arrived from Barcelona on loan, but Liverpool fans already seem desperate to see him stay permanently. What do you make of his performances? Andoni Iraola: “First of all, I am very happy for him. I told Ronald this morning, ‘Enjoy this award, because you have earned it. But tomorrow, you come back to training and fight for your place again!’ “That is the thing about Ronald. He can win an individual award, everybody can praise him, and he will still be the first player ready to put his body on the line in the next training session. He tackles, he competes, he fights for every ball, and when the team needs someone to stand up, he does not hide” “People see the tackles and the incredible defensive performances, but I also see the desire behind them. He came from Barcelona, arrived in a new country, joined a club with enormous expectations, and had to adapt to a different league, different teammates and a different style of football. He has embraced the challenge with a fantastic attitude” “And let me tell you something funny. His English is still a work in progress! Sometimes I give him an instruction and I can see him concentrating very hard, trying to make sure he understands every word. But he is learning, he is improving, and he is never afraid to ask questions. We will get there. The important thing is that football speaks a language everybody understands, and Ronald is speaking it beautifully on the pitch” “I also think the supporters have recognised something important about him. They do not love him only because he makes tackles. They love him because he plays with his heart. When he makes a mistake, he fights to recover. When an opponent tries to get past him, he makes life difficult. When the team is under pressure, he wants the responsibility. “After he won the award, I told him, ‘Ronald, you can hear the supporters singing your name, but remember why they sing it. They see a player who respects the shirt, respects his teammates and gives everything for the people in the stands. Never lose that part of yourself.’ “Is he enjoying life here? Absolutely. You can see it in his personality, in the dressing room and in the way he celebrates with his teammates. He is happy, he feels welcomed, and he is becoming more comfortable every week” “Now, I know what the supporters are asking me already. They want him permanently! Every time he produces another big performance, somebody is asking what we are going to do about his future” “But Ronald is on loan from Barcelona, and there are decisions that must be made by the clubs and the player. I will not promise something that is not in my hands. What I can say is that we are enjoying having him here, and he is giving us many reasons to appreciate him” “Who knows what the future holds? Football can change very quickly. But if you ask me what I want from Ronald right now, it is simple: keep working, keep learning, keep defending like your life depends on it, and keep making these supporters happy.” Interviewer: “So you understand why Liverpool fans already want him to stay permanently? Andoni Iraola: “Of course! When a defender wins the ball, makes a huge tackle and celebrates like he has just scored a winning goal, supporters notice that. They want players who feel the game, not players who simply pass through a club” “Ronald has only been here on loan, but he is already giving people reasons to dream about a future together. Winning Player of the Week is a wonderful achievement, but the biggest compliment is hearing the supporters say, ‘We want him to stay.’ “I cannot promise them what will happen next summer. But I can promise you this: as long as Ronald Araújo wears our shirt, he will have a coach who appreciates his courage, teammates who respect his commitment”

🚨 Heung-min Son on Harry Kane winning the 2026 Ballon d’Or: 🎙️ Interviewer: “Sonny, Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or. You shared some incredible years at Tottenham, building one of the most special partnerships in Premier League history. What does this moment mean to you? Son Heung-min: “Honestly, I became emotional when I saw him lift that trophy. People see Harry Kane, the goalscorer, the superstar, the Ballon d’Or winner. But I see the boy who stood beside me at Tottenham, the teammate who understood my movements without even looking at me, and the friend who made football feel so easy” “We shared so many beautiful moments. The Premier League, the Champions League, the Europa League, the goals, the assists, the celebrations, and the nights when we walked off the pitch disappointed because we wanted to win more. We dreamed together. We fought together. Sometimes, we came so close that it hurt” “And now look at us. Harry is at Bayern Munich, holding the Ballon d’Or, while I am playing in MLS. Football has taken us down different roads, but nothing can change what we shared. I may not have been beside him when he lifted that trophy, but a part of me was celebrating with him” “People used to ask whether we were the best attacking partnership in the Premier League. We never needed to answer those questions. We just played football, trusted each other and enjoyed every moment. When Harry passed me the ball, I knew what he wanted. When I made a run, he knew where I would be. That connection was special, and you cannot buy it with money” “I sent him a message after he won. I told him, ‘Harry, brother, I am so proud of you. Remember those days at Tottenham when we dreamed about nights like this? You did it. You made it. And even though we are playing in different countries now, I am celebrating as if I have won it with you. Please never forget where we started.’ “Then I told him something else: ‘Enjoy this moment, because you deserve to feel proud. And when people talk about your career, I hope they remember that before the individual awards, before Bayern Munich, and before this beautiful moment, you were my partner, my friend, and the brother I shared the pitch with.’ “Some people will never understand what we had at Tottenham. They will look at statistics and trophies. But for me, the most beautiful thing was the trust. Harry never made me feel like I was just another teammate. He made me a better player, and I hope I did the same for him. “I am happy he won the Ballon d’Or, but I am even happier that the world is finally celebrating the man I was lucky enough to call my partner. Congratulations, Harry. From Tottenham to the top of the world, brother. You will always be my number nine.” Interviewer: “Would you say those Tottenham years were the happiest years of your football life? Son Heung-min: “Some of the most special, without question. We didn’t win everything we wanted, and that will always hurt a little. But we gave the fans memories, we gave each other memories, and we built a friendship that football cannot take away. If I could go back and play alongside Harry one more time, I would say yes without thinking twice.”