[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-matarazzo-hails-incredible-elustondo-as-real-sociedad-confirms-defender-s":43,"news-related-matarazzo-hails-incredible-elustondo-as-real-sociedad-confirms-defender-s-en":78,"news-related-match-matarazzo-hails-incredible-elustondo-as-real-sociedad-confirms-defender-s-en":185},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":45,"awayTeamName":46,"body":47,"category":48,"excerpt":49,"homeTeamId":50,"homeTeamName":51,"id":52,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":53,"matchName":54,"publishedAt":55,"slug":56,"sourceName":57,"sourceURL":58,"teamId":59,"teamName":60,"teamIds":61,"teamNames":69,"title":77},"326222712592666624","Congo DR","In a move that signals the end of an era at the Anoeta, Real Sociedad has confirmed that long-serving defender Aritz Elustondo will depart the club when the current season concludes. The announcement was addressed by head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo, who framed the decision as a difficult but necessary club directive, while offering profound praise for the player's professionalism and legacy.\n\nMatarazzo's comments provide a window into the complex emotions surrounding such a transition. He described the situation as \"a very difficult decision to take,\" emphasizing that it was a choice made at an institutional level. \"I am part of the club,\" he stated, aligning himself with the organizational direction while making clear his personal admiration for Elustondo. This distinction highlights the often challenging balance a manager must strike between club strategy and personal rapport with players.\n\nThe coach's tribute to Elustondo's character was particularly noteworthy. Matarazzo expressed \"great respect and admiration\" not only for the player's achievements but for him as a human being. He specifically highlighted Elustondo's \"great personality and character,\" qualities that have evidently left a lasting impression on the coaching staff. This suggests that Elustondo's value to the squad extended far beyond his on-field contributions, serving as a cultural and moral pillar within the dressing room.\n\nA key point of Matarazzo's analysis was Elustondo's professionalism despite a reduced role. \"He has not played much with me and yet he has come every day to give everything he has and help the club, with pride,\" the coach remarked. He called it \"incredible what he gives us while playing so little,\" underscoring the veteran's commitment to the team's collective success over personal glory. This attitude is often cited as the hallmark of a true club servant.\n\nFurthermore, Matarazzo noted Elustondo's ability to \"influence the team in a positive way.\" This speaks to an intangible leadership quality, where a player's presence in training, his guidance of younger teammates, and his demeanor during challenging moments contribute significantly to the team's environment and resilience. Such influence is rarely captured in statistics but is deeply valued by managers and teammates alike.\n\nThe coach concluded by acknowledging the inherent difficulty of management: \"Sometimes you have to make difficult decisions, this is one of them.\" This statement encapsulates the pragmatic side of football, where sentiment must sometimes yield to sporting and financial planning. For Real Sociedad, this decision likely involves considerations of squad age profile, wage structure, and the integration of new talent.\n\nAritz Elustondo's impending departure marks the conclusion of a significant chapter. A product of the club's renowned Zubieta academy, he has been a one-club man, dedicating his entire professional career to La Real. His journey from youth prospect to first-team stalwart and vice-captain embodies the identity and continuity that Real Sociedad prides itself on. His experience and understanding of the club's culture have been invaluable assets.\n\nFor the Real Sociedad squad, losing a figure like Elustondo creates a void in leadership and institutional memory. Younger defenders will lose a daily mentor, and the dressing room will miss a stabilizing presence. The club will now be tasked with ensuring that the values and commitment Elustondo represented are carried forward by the next generation of players coming through the academy or arriving via transfer.\n\nFrom a league perspective, the departure of such a loyal, homegrown veteran is a reminder of football's relentless cycle. While Real Sociedad looks to the future, Elustondo's next steps will be watched with interest. His professionalism and experience could make him a valuable asset for another club seeking defensive solidity and a winning mentality.\n\nIn the end, Matarazzo's words paint a portrait of a player who maximized his contribution to the club, regardless of playing time. The coach's public admiration serves as a fitting tribute to a career defined by dedication, pride, and an unwavering commitment to Real Sociedad. The decision, while difficult, is presented as a respectful parting of ways between a club and a loyal servant.\n\nBased on reporting from Fútbol.","news","Real Sociedad coach Pellegrino Matarazzo confirms veteran defender Aritz Elustondo will leave the club at season's end, calling the decision 'very difficult' while praising his character and influence.","326222712143876096","Portugal","328180584201326593","327115058687512576","Portugal vs Congo DR","2026-05-08T12:29:33Z","matarazzo-hails-incredible-elustondo-as-real-sociedad-confirms-defender-s","Mundo Deportivo","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mundodeportivo.com\u002Ffutbol\u002Freal-sociedad\u002F20260508\u002F1004180559\u002Faritz-decision-club-dificil-tomar-le-admiro-profundamente.html","326257565702819840","Real Sociedad",[59,50,45,62,63,64,65,66,67,68],"326222707169431552","326255042430504960","326257537596788736","326257590545682432","326257610179219456","326257545754710016","326257546392244224",[60,51,46,70,71,72,73,74,75,76],"Anderlecht","Servette FC","FC Porto","Portland Timbers","U.N.A.M. - Pumas","Newcastle","Nottingham Forest","Matarazzo Hails 'Incredible' Elustondo as Real Sociedad Confirms Defender's Departure",[79,113,134,160],{"awayTeamId":80,"awayTeamName":81,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":82,"homeTeamId":83,"homeTeamName":84,"id":85,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":86,"matchName":87,"publishedAt":88,"slug":89,"sourceName":90,"sourceURL":91,"teamId":83,"teamName":84,"teamIds":92,"teamNames":102,"title":112},"326222711783165952","Senegal","Philippe Diallo gives France players until June 10 to agree on World Cup bonuses as he pushes for increased FIFA prize money to balance federation finances.","326222711447621632","France","337849097375453185","327115052106649600","France vs Senegal","2026-06-04T04:55:00Z","les-bleus-diallo-sets-june-10-deadline-for-player-bonus","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FArticle\u002FPhilippe-diallo-president-de-la-fff-a-propos-des-bleus-a-la-coupe-du-monde-il-faut-aller-tres-loin-pour-reussir-a-equilibrer-les-comptes\u002F1681511#at_medium=RSS_feeds",[83,80,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,62,101],"326222712936599552","326222767416414208","326255039846813696","326255041625198592","326257536112005120","326257536296554496","326257536413995008","326257576805142528","326222713142120448",[84,81,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110,70,111],"Paraguay","Lesotho","FK Partizan","Partizani","Monaco","Auxerre","Paris FC","Tune","Canada","Les Bleus: Diallo Sets June 10 Deadline for Player Bonus",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":114,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":115,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":116,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":88,"slug":117,"sourceName":90,"sourceURL":118,"teamId":83,"teamName":84,"teamIds":119,"teamNames":126,"title":133},"Lizarazu urges Mbappé to reclaim territory at World Cup, noting his only major international trophy came in 2018 amid Real Madrid struggles.","337849316712386561","0","mbappe-must-reclaim-territory-at-world-cup-lizarazu","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FArticle\u002FL-oeil-de-bixente-lizarazu-avant-france-cote-d-ivoire-kylian-mbappe-doit-marquer-a-nouveau-son-territoire\u002F1681584#at_medium=RSS_feeds",[83,120,121,93,94,95,96,122,99,123,124,125,62],"326222712533946368","326257565535047680","326257536078450688","326257769613103104","326257796423094272","326222712898850816",[84,127,128,103,104,105,106,129,109,130,131,132,70],"Ivory Coast","Real Madrid","Paris Saint Germain","Capital","Russia","Qatar","Mbappé Must Reclaim Territory at World Cup: Lizarazu",{"awayTeamId":68,"awayTeamName":76,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":135,"homeTeamId":136,"homeTeamName":137,"id":138,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":139,"matchName":140,"publishedAt":141,"slug":142,"sourceName":143,"sourceURL":144,"teamId":145,"teamName":146,"teamIds":147,"teamNames":153,"title":159},"Man City's opening bid for Elliot Anderson rejected by Forest; record British fee possible as midfielder favors Etihad move over Man United.","326257545712766976","Manchester United","337754884008841217","327054566501650432","Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest","2026-06-03T22:41:17Z","man-city-bid-rejected-105m-fee-looms-for-anderson","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fc042w3w601yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","326257546258026496","Manchester City",[145,136,68,67,148,149,150,151,152],"326257546153168896","326222711682502656","326257545968619520","326222711908995072","326222711653142528",[146,137,76,75,154,155,156,157,158],"West Ham","England","Arsenal","Mexico","Spain","Man City Bid Rejected: £105m+ Fee Looms for Anderson",{"awayTeamId":150,"awayTeamName":156,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":161,"homeTeamId":122,"homeTeamName":129,"id":162,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":163,"matchName":164,"publishedAt":165,"slug":166,"sourceName":90,"sourceURL":167,"teamId":168,"teamName":169,"teamIds":170,"teamNames":177,"title":184},"Brazil captain Marquinhos, fresh off Champions League win with PSG, treats every match as his last ahead of World Cup 2026 opener vs Morocco on June 13.","337759123426775041","331980430133694464","Paris Saint Germain vs Arsenal","2026-06-03T22:33:08Z","marquinhos-sets-world-cup-mindset-every-match-like-last","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FActualites\u002FA-la-coupe-du-monde-avec-le-bresil-marquinhos-veut-vivre-chaque-match-comme-si-c-etait-le-dernier\u002F1681618#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326222711569256448","Brazil",[168,122,150,83,94,171,172,98,173,174,175,176,100,62],"326255042342424576","326255044263415808","326257537865224192","326222712265510912","326222712219373568","326222711493758976",[169,129,156,84,104,178,179,108,180,181,182,183,110,70],"Silkeborg","Sileks","Estoril","Egypt","Morocco","Croatia","Marquinhos Sets World Cup Mindset: 'Every Match Like Last'",{"awayScore":186,"awayTeam":187,"description":191,"homeScore":186,"homeTeam":192,"id":53,"kickoffAt":196,"length":197,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueSlug":198,"probabilityLabel":30,"slug":199,"status":200,"tvStations":201,"venueCity":21,"venueName":202},0,{"code":188,"id":45,"imagePath":189,"name":46,"slug":190},"AWY","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F1508.png","congo-dr","Portugal face Congo DR in a pivotal Group stage match, with both sides needing points to keep their knockout hopes alive. A win for Portugal would solidify their position, while Congo DR must upset the European giants to stay in contention. The result could determine the group's final standings.",{"code":193,"id":50,"imagePath":194,"name":51,"slug":195},"HME","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F27.png","portugal","2026-06-17T17:00:00Z",90,"world-cup","portugal-vs-congo-dr-2026-06-17","scheduled",[],"NRG Stadium"]