Mac Allister

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.

Brighton CEO Paul Barber has announced that the club are in talks with Alexis Mac Allister regarding a new deal, to fend off growing interest in him.

He has also scored the joint-most penalties of any player, with three. [TalkSport](https://talksport.com/football/1281415/brighton-paul-barber-alexis-mac-allister-argentina-world-cup/), he said: “We were working on a new contract for Alexis in the build-up to the World Cup. “He’s been growing into the Premier League ever since he joined us and we were not at all surprised that he was able to make a contribution at that level. The Argentine has made the third-most interceptions in the Premier League this season and is in the top 10 for the most successful tackles in the division, too. A versatile player, Mac Allister has the ability to play as a defensive, central or attacking midfielder, with his stats impressive in terms of defence, attack and playmaking. Brighton CEO Paul Barber has announced that the club are in talks with Alexis Mac Allister regarding a new deal, in order to fend off growing interest in the midfielder.

Alexis Mac Allister started six of Argentina's seven matches in their triumphant World Cup campaign and is now a player in demand.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Brighton and Hove Albion chief executive Paul Barber is confident his side can keep hold of Alexis M...

"The World Cup came to a disappointing end, in the end," he added. That's what I want to do." "He's someone I want to keep here.