Mac Allister

2022 - 12 - 18

Brighton & Hove Albion's Alexis Mac Allister is World Cup winner (Brighton and Hove News)

Albion midfielder Alexis Mac Allister a player who Albion signed from Boca Juniors in 2018 and who didn't his Seagulls debut until March 2020 has won the ...

Nigeria defender had signed for Brighton just before the 2018 World Cup finals but had yet to train with the Seagulls – let alone appear in a match. And in 1986 Steve Penney played for Northern Ireland in Mexico – the last time Argentina won the tournament. Until Qatar, only five players had represented their country at the World Cup finals during their time at Brighton. Albion weren’t represented at the World Cup finals between 1986 and 2018. Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has a World Cup winner’s medal after Argentina beat France in the final in Qatar. [Brighton and Hove Albion’s Alexis Mac Allister becomes a World Cup winner](https://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2022/12/18/brighton-hove-albions-alexis-mac-allister-becomes-a-world-cup-winner/) [18 Dec 2022](https://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2022/12/18/)at 6:09 pm

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'Welcome to Little Argentina', relatives of midfielder Alexis Mac ... (Independent.ie)

A village in north Co Dublin was transformed into 'Little Argentina' this evening, as the family of an Argentinian ace celebrated the team's World Cup final ...

“The Mac Allisters have been in Donabate since 1860,” Noel said. And the Mac Allister family spotted a photo of former foreign affairs minister Dick Spring with Dickie Mac Allister, the president of the Buenos Aires hurling club, in the Irish Times. “He was a big sports fan and was delighted about the family connection to Argentina. “In 1865, my great-granddad’s brother, Joseph, boarded a boat for Argentina. Noel and his wife Catherine and other family members have visited Argentina. A short time later, Dickie sent back detailed information linking the Mac Allister name back to Donabate. If there was anywhere to watch this World Cup final but the Lusail Stadium, it has to be in Donabate. “I’ve been watching him play for Brighton and he’s been improving all the time. He’s a great player and this is a great team.” It was great he got to experience that. My mum and dad went out to Argentina with Noel and Catherine. And it was surely one of the best finals ever.

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Irish roots of Argentina's World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister (Irish Post)

IRELAND may not have been at the World Cup in Qatar but Irish fans were able to get behind Argent...

Former GAA President Aogán Ó Fearghail claimed recently on Twitter that the Mac Allister family originated in Cushendall, Co. Dickie Mc Allister,BuneosAires ,receiving his International GAA award,2018. His family originated in Cushendall,Co Antrim,moved to Donabate,Dublin in the 19th century.Dickie’s ancestor left for Argentina in 1868, his cousin Alex plays for Argentina in the World Cup in Qatar. [BBC Northern Ireland spoke to residents of Cushendall](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64011522), where the Mac Allisters originated and where the name remains very common. In his tweet, Ó Fearghail shared a picture of himself with Mac Alister's cousin Ricardo 'Dickie' Mac Allister, a former president of Buenos Aires Hurling Club based in the city of Hurlingham. IRELAND may not have been at the World Cup in Qatar but Irish fans were able to get behind Argentina in Sunday's final thanks to one of their player's Irish links.

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Alexis Mac Allister's dad Carlos played with Argentina legend Diego ... (talkSPORT.com)

It's a rarity for footballers to play in the same team as their country's most iconic stars -but Alexis Mac Allister's family have done it twice.Mac A.

“My dad is really grateful to him and how important he was for him in his career and off the pitch as well. “But he’s really nice. Come and enjoy the best World Cup fan experience in London – and enjoy a pint on us – with tickets for all remaining games on sale Really quiet, but I really enjoy sharing a dressing room with him and all the players in the national team.” At talkSPORT we are powered by fans, so come and join us for the ultimate World Cup fan experience this winter – at the Given not many footballers get to say they’ve shared a dressing room with one of the greatest players to ever grace the sport, talkSPORT asked the Argentine to reveal what it’s like to be in the same dressing room as the legendary star.

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Alexis Mac Allister: History maker, world champion, Brighton player (We Are Brighton)

Alexis Mac Allister becoming the Albion's first World Cup winner will give Brighton fans further belief that anything is possible.

And an incredible eight players at the World Cup, a number greater than Liverpool sent. 1978 was of course the summer before the season when For us, the triumph of 1966 and heartache of 1970 didn’t feature in our lived experience. The atmosphere and the passion for football something else entirely. Five years on from Argentina 1978, Albion’s legendary FA Cup Final side contained no players who did not originate from the UK or Ireland. The first World Cup I remember was the 1978 tournament in Argentina.

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'Why didn't we sign Alexis Mac Allister?' – Jamie O'Hara jokes ... (talkSPORT.com)

Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara jokingly questioned why the club opted to sign Yves Bissouma over Alexis Mac Allister.Bissouma joined the nor.

Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. “He was the driving force in Argentina’s side. Bet £10 & Get £50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. [Messi](https://talksport.com/football/1281116/lionel-messi-not-retiring-argentina-lionel-scaloni-hopes-world-cup-2026/) led many to believe he had finally won it for his country, but another Mbappe goal to seal his hat-trick ensured that a penalty shootout would decide the match. Mac Allister on the other hand has been highly impressive for the Seagulls and the 23-year-old has now added a World Cup title to his name with Argentina, with the midfielder shining in Qatar as he assisted their second goal in the

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Alexis Mac Allister: Which clubs could sign Argentina's World Cup ... (GiveMeSport)

After a stellar World Cup 2022 tournament, which teams will be interested in securing the signature of Alexis Mac Allister.

[Andrea Pirlo](https://www.givemesport.com/andrea-pirlo), [Zinedine Zidane](https://www.givemesport.com/zinedine-zidane) and [Edgar Davids](https://www.givemesport.com/edgar-davids), so could the Argentine be the next star to shine in Turin? [football news](https://www.givemesport.com/football) right here at GiveMeSport. [Antonio Conte](https://www.givemesport.com/antonio-conte) is also a fan of a player with tenacity and a bit of bite, which the Argentine has in abundance. [TEAMtalk](https://www.teamtalk.com/tottenham-hotspur/transfer-gossip-spurs-raid-premier-league-rivals-for-argentina-star-newcastle-good-chance-signing-inter-defender) have also reported that Spanish sources reckon Atletico are in the mix for his signature, but only time will tell as to whether they’ll submit a proposal to the Seagulls. [TEAMtalk](https://www.teamtalk.com/tottenham-hotspur/transfer-gossip-spurs-raid-premier-league-rivals-for-argentina-star-newcastle-good-chance-signing-inter-defender) also reported Juventus as one of the sides that will definitely have him on their radar. [TEAMtalk](https://www.teamtalk.com/tottenham-hotspur/transfer-gossip-spurs-raid-premier-league-rivals-for-argentina-star-newcastle-good-chance-signing-inter-defender)) claim that Tottenham are in the running for Mac Allister’s signature. But with a remarkably impressive tournament, it’s without a doubt that many clubs will be sniffing around to try and secure his signature. [Juventus](https://www.givemesport.com/juventus) have had one of the biggest footballing falls from grace in recent years and will be looking to bring in a plethora of players, with Mac Allister most definitely a cracking option. [Rodrigo De Paul](https://www.givemesport.com/rodrigo-de-paul) already resides in Madrid and two of the three in that fierce midfield that dominated in Qatar could be reunited in Spain. [Brighton & Hove Albion](https://www.givemesport.com/brighton-hove-albion) midfielder was immense throughout and was a huge contributor to the success of the nation. [Alexis Mac Allister](https://www.givemesport.com/alexis-mac-allister) has done what very few players have done before and secured himself a [World Cup](https://www.givemesport.com/world-cup) trophy with [Argentina](https://www.givemesport.com/argentina-football) and the [football](https://www.givemesport.com/football) scouting world are now shining the proverbial magnifying glass on him. [Premier League](https://www.givemesport.com/premier-league) this season, which was recognized and rewarded in October with a new contract that extends his time with the Seagulls until 2025.

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Alexis Mac Allister casually dropped X-rated message on wife's ... (SPORTbible)

The former Argentinos Juniors midfielder celebrated wildly with his teammates after delivering Argentina's third World Cup triumph and soon his family and ...

There's bound to be interest from top clubs as a result but Brighton, who paid £7 million to sign him in 2019, are hopeful he stays around. [Brighton And Hove Albion](/brighton-and-hove-albion), [Argentina](/argentina), [Lionel Messi](/lionel-messi), [Football World Cup](/football-world-cup) [Argentina star Alexis Mac Allister has incredible football family, his dad played with Diego Maradona](/football/world-cup-argentina-alexis-mac-allister-137700-20221213) [Footage shows Alexis Mac Allister was ‘moving like Riquelme’ during World Cup final, he was unplayable](/football/world-cup-argentina-alexis-mac-allister-juan-riquelme-951113-20221224) [Argentina star Alexis Mac Allister argues with his dad about Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona](/football/argentina-alexis-mac-allister-lionel-messi-diego-maradona-673544-20221216) [Lionel Messi's World Cup-winning photo is the most-liked Instagram post in history](/football/breaking-lionel-messi-world-cup-instagram-most-liked-923844-20221220) Let's fuckkkkkkk" alongside two love hearts. Mac Allister was arguably the Man of the Match in the final and his stock has risen massively in the World Cup. LETS GO ARGENTINA". No words, we did it!

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Brighton will stave off interest in Alexis Mac Allister after he signed a ... (Daily Mail)

ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Brighton tied Mac Allister down on a new contract that runs until 2025, with a club option of a further year, in late October shortly before ...

Especially over the last month. He (right) assisted one of the most iconic goals in World Cup final history, supplying the final pass before Angel Di Maria's (left) first-half finish made it 2-0 to the Albiceleste Brighton chief Paul Barber revealed there was interest in the midfielder before the World Cup [set up one of the most iconic World Cup final goals in history](/sport/football/article-11551523/Jamie-Carragher-leads-praise-Angel-Di-Marias-goal-Argentina-World-Cup-final.html). - The Argentinian midfielder assisted one of the most iconic World Cup final goals - Alexis Mac Allister signed a long-term deal at Brighton before the World Cup

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'Above £65m' – Fabrizio Romano issues Alexis Mac Allister and ... (Sussex Express)

Brighton and Hove Albion's World Cup stars Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo will be at the centre of intense transfer speculation this January ...

He flourished under Graham Potter with Brighton and continued his excellent form following the arrival of new head coach Roberto De Zerbi after Potter departed for the riches of Chelsea. "Moises Caicedo has also done very well in his few World Cup matches for Ecuador, English clubs including Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United have been monitoring him for more than 6 months but at the moment the market value remains above €65m and the club will try in any case to keep him until the end of the current season, this goes for Mac Allister as well as for Caicedo.” Mac Allister, who joined Brighton for around £7m from Argentinos Juniors in 2019, was sublime for Argentina throughout the tournament and has raised his profile and market value no-end.

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Alexis Mac Allister transfer situation made crystal clear after World ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister impressed as Argentina won the 2022 World Cup, but the Seagulls are keen to keep hold of the midfielder in the January ...

He is amazing, he is a really nice guy, he is humble so he has everything to be the best player in history so it is amazing to share a dressing room with him and I'm very grateful." It is not yet known when Mac Allister will return to Brighton, with Argentina set for a long period of celebration. Barber says the South American is living a fairytale and claims everyone connected with Brighton is thrilled for him. When I woke up this morning, there was a reply, thanking me and thanking the club for all their good wishes. He’s a very important part of the team and we’re looking forward to having him back in the not-too-distant future.” “We’re very conscious of that.

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Brighton's Mac Allister in demand after Argentina heroics (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

Brighton and Hove Albion chief executive Paul Barber is confident his side can keep hold of Alexis Mac Allister, despite the midfielder being a man in ...

"We would be a very poor club [to deny him the chance to return to Argentina]," Barber told BBC Sport. We've done that with several of our players and staff over the last several years, and that's all you can do in these situations. “As we've always said, when players do well, when their profile increases, there's always going to be interest in them.

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World Cup winner Mac Allister attracting transfer interest at Brighton ... (Goal.com)

Alexis Mac Allister was attracting interest “before the World Cup”, says Brighton CEO Paul Barber, with more admiring glances expected in January.

We were working on a new contact in the build up to the World Cup. He’s a really calm presence, a nice lad off the pitch and a very, very good footballer. We were confident in his ability and his character.

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Brighton chief outlines transfer stance on World Cup star Alexis Mac ... (90min)

Brighton bracing themselves for Alexis Mac Allister interest after starring role in Argentina's World Cup win.

I couldn't be more delighted for them; they're really nice people and deserve the success." "But, typical of Alexis the player and the man, he replied overnight and thanked me and everyone at the club for the good wishes and all the support he received from the club in the tournament. "All we can do is protect ourselves the best we can through the contracts and hope we can hold on to the player for as long as possible, but this is a young man who has just won the World Cup at 23 and set up arguably one of the most iconic goals in World Cup history.

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