Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has blasted Chelsea's ruthless sacking of Mauricio Pochettino as "harsh" and a "sad" moment for the English Premier League."I think it's sad for the Premier League when a manager loses his job," he added.
Under-fire Canterbury Crusaders coach Rob Penney has apologised for a foul-mouthed insult about a TV reporter at a heated press conference, the Super Rugby team said Thursday.After the end of the tetchy press conference in Christchurch on Wednesday, Penney told a member of the club's media staff that the New Zealand journalist was "a disgrace" before using an obscenity.
The 26-year-old struggled to shine in the Premier League at Everton, Fulham and Leicester.
Harry Kewell says his Yokohama F-Marinos will "have to suffer" to win the Asian Champions League despite taking a one-goal lead into Saturday's second leg of the final at Hernan Crespo's Al Ain.Since the first leg of the final, Al Ain have lost one game and won the other in their domestic league.
Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou is keen to beef up his attack ahead of the new Premier League season, with his first priority a decision on whether to make Timo Werner's loan move permanent.After a post-season friendly against Newcastle in Melbourne on Wednesday, where Spurs lost 5-4 on penalties after the game ended 1-1, Postecoglou pinpointed the front line as a priority.
Ademola Lookman scored a stunning hat-trick as Atalanta ended Bayer Leverkusen's 51-match unbeaten run to win the Europa League final 3-0 on Wednesday and claim their first trophy for 61 years.Lookman became the first player to score a hat-trick in a European final since 1975 to secure Atalanta's first ever continental trophy.
A week after winning by less than a second at Imola, Max Verstappen will be keener than ever to extend his record-equalling run of eight pole positions at the Monaco Grand Prix. The three-time world champion and current series leader overcame two days of disappointing form in practice to snatch pole at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, equalling the record of Ayrton Senna in the process.
Ademola Lookman was Atalanta's hat-trick hero on the club's greatest ever night in Dublin as German champions Bayer Leverkusen were vanquished 3-0 in the Europa League final on Wednesday.Lookman may be an unlikely figure to score the first hat-trick in a European final since 1975.
Leverkusen were beaten for the first time this season as Atalanta produced a European masterclass
Ademola Lookman scored a stunning hat-trick as Atalanta ended Bayer Leverkusen's 51-match unbeaten run to win the Europa League final 3-0 on Wednesday and claim their first trophy for 61 years. Lookman became the first player to score a hat-trick in a European final since 1975 to secure Atalanta's first ever continental trophy."One of the best nights of my life. Amazing performance from the team," said Lookman."We've got to celebrate, we made history tonight."The side from Bergamo have long live
Chelsea are keen to make a swift managerial appointment after Mauricio Pochettino’s exit and have told Ipswich of their interest in Kieran McKenna
Atalanta 3-0 Bayer Leverkusen: Lookman’s hat-trick ensured the Serie A side lifted their first-ever European trophy
Bayern Munich are close to completing a shock move for Burnley boss Vincent Kompany to replace Thomas Tuchel as coach, German and English media reported on Wednesday. According to German tabloid Bild and network Sky, along with English newspaper The Guardian, the Belgian has reached an agreement in principle with Bayern.
Mali footballer Mohamed Camara, who covered up a pro-LGBTQ badge on his playing jersey, was summoned to a French football disciplinary hearing on Wednesday as his country's football federation backed his right to freedom of expression.The Malian Football Federation published a statement of support for the player "in the exercise of his freedom of expression".
Bayer Leverkusen captain Jonathan Tah backed his team to get over their disappointment at losing the Europa League final to Atalanta on Wednesday ahead of Saturday's German Cup final. Leverkusen, who clinched the league title in April, can win the domestic double for the first time when they face second-division Kaiserslautern in Saturday's German Cup final.
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Bayern Munich are on the verge of agreeing a deal for Vincent Kompany to become their next manager despite his relegation from the Premier League with Burnley.
Atalanta triumphed in Dublin to end a 61-year wait for silverware
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West Brom have suspended an employee and launched an investigation after allegations of racism
Gian Piero Gasperini lavished praise on his "incredible" Atalanta players after they stunned Bayer Leverkusen to win the Europa League and claim their first ever continental honour.We're so happy because to win the Europa league is a huge achievement for us."
Vincent Kompany's time at Turf Moor looks set to be coming to an end
The 38th Championship play-off final to decide which club joins Leicester City and Ipswich Town in the Premier League for the 2024-25 season and replace Sheffield United, Burnley and Luton Town is the final match of the domestic season in England.
The Italian outfit’s only previous silverware was the Coppa Italia in 1963.