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New York Times
03-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
‘Objective' is to return to England squad following Monaco move
Eric Dier has said he is aiming to return to the England squad following his move to Monaco. The 31-year-old former Tottenham Hotspur defender joined the Ligue 1 side in May after the expiration of his contract at Bayern Munich, where he spent one-and-a-half seasons, winning the Bundesliga in 2024-25. Advertisement After coming through the academy at Portuguese side Sporting CP, Dier moved to Spurs in 2014, going on to make 365 appearances for the club over nine-and-a-half years. Eligible to play for Portugal after being raised there as a child and playing in Sporting's academy, Dier chose to represent England and made his senior debut for the team in November 2015 aged 21, coming on as a substitute in a 2-0 friendly defeat against Spain. He has been capped 49 times, though he has not featured for England since December 2022, when he came off the bench in a 3-0 win over Senegal in the round of 16 of that year's World Cup. He was an unused substitute for European Championship qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine in March 2023, the last time he was called up to the squad. 'My objective is always to try and be in the national team, this is always something that's an objective of mine,' Dier said at his official Monaco presentation. 'I have 49 caps so it would be nice to have 50 — this annoys me a little bit! — so that's an objective of mine. 'But I've always said you just have to play and play well for your club and the rest is out of your hands. That's my only focus.' Dier played under England manager Thomas Tuchel at Bayern in the second half of the 2023-24 campaign, playing 20 games and starting 18, including both legs of Bayern's Champions League quarter and semi-finals against Arsenal and Real Madrid respectively. Dier is one of a host English players who are employed outside of the UK. 'I could never imagine that when I started I would be taking this route through different countries in the way that I have,' he said. 'There's so many things that need to fall into place to end up in a club and in a situation, so for me I feel incredibly lucky to have had the experience of playing in different countries. Advertisement 'After being in England for so long, to then go to Germany and experience a different culture, atmosphere, a different way of seeing and living football was very eye-opening and it made me want it again. 'To have played in different leagues is something that will be incredibly beneficial for me as a player and a person as well.' (Frederic Dides/AFP via Getty Images)
Pink Villa
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Justin Baldoni's Jane the Virgin Co-star Brett Dier Reacts to Ongoing Blake Lively Feud: 'Hoping Everything...'
Jane the Virgin star Brett Dier has weighed in on former co-star Justin Baldoni's ongoing legal dispute with Blake Lively. In an interview with Fan Mail published on May 22, Dier described the situation as 'really intense.' 'I probably shouldn't say much,' Dier said, 'but I'll say this: I always loved Justin.' He also stated, 'Justin has always been an amazing friend to me. I'm just hoping everything resolves in time.' Dier and Baldoni became close during their time on Jane the Virgin, where Dier played Michael Cordero and Baldoni starred as Rafael Solano. The CW series aired from 2014 to 2019. Although Jane the Virgin ended six years ago, Dier revealed he still stays in contact with many of his former castmates. 'It was a wild ride,' he recalled of the show. While he didn't name anyone specifically, Dier was seen publicly supporting Baldoni in August 2024 when Baldoni's movie It Ends With Us premiered in theaters. Dier attended the screening with Yael Grobglas, who played Petra on the show and Baldoni's on-screen ex-wife. 'Our genius friend @justinbaldoni made a phenomenal film,' Grobglas shared on Instagram. 'I cried an embarrassing amount and tried to hide it but probably failed.' She posted a photo with Dier from the theater, writing, 'I am so proud of you, and I love you, friend !!!!' The movie It Ends With Us, which Justin Baldoni directed and starred in, is now at the center of a legal conflict. In December 2024, Blake Lively filed a sexual harassment complaint against Baldoni. She accused him of creating a hostile work environment and causing her 'severe emotional distress' during filming. Baldoni has denied all the allegations and responded with a USD 400 million lawsuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and her publicist Leslie Sloane. He claimed they tried to destroy his reputation by spreading edited and unverified information. Ryan Reynolds and his legal team have asked the court to dismiss Baldoni's defamation claim. 'The entirety of Mr. Baldoni's case appears to be based on Mr. Reynolds allegedly privately calling Mr. Baldoni a 'predator,'' said Reynolds' attorneys Mike Gottlieb and Esra Hudson in a March statement to Us Weekly. They added, 'The complaint doesn't allege that Mr. Reynolds did not believe that statement to be true.' Reynolds' team also stated that Baldoni himself has openly spoken about his past of mistreating women and pushing the boundaries of consent. Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman, responded by claiming Reynolds played an active role in the situation, allegedly pushing WME to drop Baldoni and helping orchestrate a campaign to damage Baldoni's career.
North Wales Chronicle
15-05-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Eric Dier ‘cannot wait to get started' at Monaco after move from Bayern Munich
The 31-year-old defender made 20 league appearances in helping Bayern to the Bundesliga title this season, the first major trophy of his senior career, and will move to the principality on a three-year deal. In recognition of his contribution to Vincent Kompany's side's success, Dier was given a standing ovation by supporters at the Allianz Arena as well as a special presentation by the club ahead of Saturday's 2-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach, the team's final home match of the campaign. 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐄 𝐆𝐎! We are delighted to announce the arrival of Eric Dier from Bayern Munich, effective July 1st! ❤️🤍 Welcome home, @ericdier! 🙌 — AS Monaco EN 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco_EN) May 14, 2025 'I'm very excited to announce that I will be joining AS Monaco in the summer,' Dier said in a video posted on the club's official website. 'I cannot wait to get started. I'm really looking forward to wearing this shirt and I can't wait to meet everyone at the club. 'I'm going to give everything for this club and I look forward to seeing you all very soon.' Eric Dier has a message for all of you 🇲🇨👀 — AS Monaco EN 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco_EN) May 14, 2025 Monaco, managed by Adi Hutter, will play in next season's Champions League having secured a top-three finish in France. Dier last played for England in 2022 but was a surprise signing, initially on loan, by Bayern from Tottenham last January having struggled for playing time under Ange Postecoglou. On arriving in Munich he was reunited with former team-mate for club and country Harry Kane, with whom he celebrated the German title on Saturday.
South Wales Guardian
15-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Eric Dier ‘cannot wait to get started' at Monaco after move from Bayern Munich
The 31-year-old defender made 20 league appearances in helping Bayern to the Bundesliga title this season, the first major trophy of his senior career, and will move to the principality on a three-year deal. In recognition of his contribution to Vincent Kompany's side's success, Dier was given a standing ovation by supporters at the Allianz Arena as well as a special presentation by the club ahead of Saturday's 2-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach, the team's final home match of the campaign. 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐄 𝐆𝐎! We are delighted to announce the arrival of Eric Dier from Bayern Munich, effective July 1st! ❤️🤍 Welcome home, @ericdier! 🙌 — AS Monaco EN 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco_EN) May 14, 2025 'I'm very excited to announce that I will be joining AS Monaco in the summer,' Dier said in a video posted on the club's official website. 'I cannot wait to get started. I'm really looking forward to wearing this shirt and I can't wait to meet everyone at the club. 'I'm going to give everything for this club and I look forward to seeing you all very soon.' Eric Dier has a message for all of you 🇲🇨👀 — AS Monaco EN 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco_EN) May 14, 2025 Monaco, managed by Adi Hutter, will play in next season's Champions League having secured a top-three finish in France. Dier last played for England in 2022 but was a surprise signing, initially on loan, by Bayern from Tottenham last January having struggled for playing time under Ange Postecoglou. On arriving in Munich he was reunited with former team-mate for club and country Harry Kane, with whom he celebrated the German title on Saturday.
Rhyl Journal
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Eric Dier ‘cannot wait to get started' at Monaco after move from Bayern Munich
The 31-year-old defender made 20 league appearances in helping Bayern to the Bundesliga title this season, the first major trophy of his senior career, and will move to the principality on a three-year deal. In recognition of his contribution to Vincent Kompany's side's success, Dier was given a standing ovation by supporters at the Allianz Arena as well as a special presentation by the club ahead of Saturday's 2-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach, the team's final home match of the campaign. 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐄 𝐆𝐎! We are delighted to announce the arrival of Eric Dier from Bayern Munich, effective July 1st! ❤️🤍 Welcome home, @ericdier! 🙌 — AS Monaco EN 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco_EN) May 14, 2025 'I'm very excited to announce that I will be joining AS Monaco in the summer,' Dier said in a video posted on the club's official website. 'I cannot wait to get started. I'm really looking forward to wearing this shirt and I can't wait to meet everyone at the club. 'I'm going to give everything for this club and I look forward to seeing you all very soon.' Eric Dier has a message for all of you 🇲🇨👀 — AS Monaco EN 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco_EN) May 14, 2025 Monaco, managed by Adi Hutter, will play in next season's Champions League having secured a top-three finish in France. Dier last played for England in 2022 but was a surprise signing, initially on loan, by Bayern from Tottenham last January having struggled for playing time under Ange Postecoglou. On arriving in Munich he was reunited with former team-mate for club and country Harry Kane, with whom he celebrated the German title on Saturday.
