Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is just one of the Premier League managers who is upset with teams having to play Premier League games on 26 and 28 December saying that players “need help” and wants talks about the festive schedule to continue. The Reds avoided such a scenario this year as their game against Leeds […]
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Paris Saint-Germain had one of the best transfer windows in history signing Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos and Gianluigi Donnarumma on free transfers, But as PSG Manager Mauricio Pochettino and Sporting Director Leonardo have learnt. It is easier to play football manager than it is to manage a top club in Europe. LIGUE 1 Top four: […]
It’s been a fascinating first half of the season in Italy as perennial champions Juventus have struggled under new manager Max Allegri while last year’s champions Inter Milan have not missed a beat under new boss Simone Inzaghi. SERIE A Top four: Inter, AC Milan, Napoli, Atalanta Most expected Inter Milan to struggle after losing […]
Manchester United have appointed Ralf Rangnick as their interim manager until the end of the season. The 63-year-old takes over from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who was sacked last month following a defeat by Watford. Rangnick has left his role as head of sports and development at Russian club Lokomotiv Moscow to take up the job. […]
Italian finance police have raided the offices of Serie A club Juventus in Turin and Milan, seeking documents relating to transfers between 2019 and 2021. Turin prosecutor Anna Maria Loreto said in a statement released late on Friday that the investigation is looking into whether senior managers at Juventus gave false communications to investors and […]
Barcelona has announced the appointment of club legend Xavi Hernández as the club’s new coach on a deal that includes the remainder of the current season plus two additional seasons. He replaces Ronald Koeman, who was sacked last month following a dismal start to the season. Xavi made a record 767 appearances for Barcelona, winning […]
Aston Villa have appointed Steven Gerrard as manager on a three-and-a-half-year deal, ending his three-year reign at Rangers. Gerrard replaces Dean Smith, who was sacked on Sunday after a run of five successive defeats. The former Liverpool captain leaves the Scottish champions having guided them to a first league title in 10 years last season. […]
Tottenham Hotspur have appointed Antonio Conte as their new head coach following the sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo. The 52-year-old Italian, who Spurs chairman Daniel Levy targeted before appointing Nuno in the summer, has signed an 18-month contract – with an option to extend – following successful talks with the club’s hierarchy in London on […]