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Vincent Kompany is all set to be named&nbsp;as&nbsp;the new Bayern Munich manager as the German club looks to appoint the Belgian on a multi-year deal. Bayern, without a manager after Thomas Tuchel’s departure from the club, have missed out on a number of targets&nbsp;including&nbsp; Xabi Alonso and Julian Nagelsmann.&nbsp;However,&nbsp;now&nbsp;according&nbsp;to reports in Germany, Bayern are set to appoint Kompany&nbsp;who&nbsp;is currently the&nbsp;manager of English side Burnley.

<h2>Kompany to move from Burnley to Bayern?</h2>

According to&nbsp;reports&nbsp;Bayern held initial talks with Kompany as soon as the Premier League season&nbsp;got over. Kompany&nbsp;is currently employed&nbsp;by Burnley&nbsp;who&nbsp;suffered relegation in his first season in charge in the Premier League. However, that has not stopped him from attracting interest from the six-time European champions. Despite relegation, he has&nbsp;been admired&nbsp;for&nbsp;the job he did&nbsp;at&nbsp;Burnley&nbsp;with whom he won the Championship (second division) title in the 2022-23 season.

After missing out on managers like Alonso and Nagelsmann, the Bavarian club&nbsp;was also unable to&nbsp;bring in former Manchester United boss Ralf Ragnick. The former Schalke boss refused to take the job despite advance talks and opted to continue with the Austria national team.

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Kompany, on&nbsp;the other&nbsp;hand, will land a big job for the first time in his career, having enjoyed spells with Anderlecht and then Burnley.&nbsp;The former Manchester City captain plays an attacking style of football&nbsp;which&nbsp;saw Burnley earn promotion but also faced backlash in the Premier League&nbsp;which&nbsp;led&nbsp;to his side’s relegation.

Bayern had a disappointing 2023-24 season, where they finished third in the Bundesliga and&nbsp;were knocked&nbsp;out of the DFB Pokal in the early stage. The only silver lining on the poor season was the run in the Champions League&nbsp;semifinal&nbsp;where they lost to Real Madrid in a controversial end to the second leg.

While&nbsp;a late push was made&nbsp;to keep Tuchel at the club despite&nbsp;earlier&nbsp;announcing his departure from the club, Bayern were unable to strike a deal.&nbsp;It&nbsp;is now expected&nbsp;that Kompany could be announced as the new manager next week&nbsp;with&nbsp;the club now targeting the transfer window to help bolster the squad.

Vincent Kompany is all set to be named as the new Bayern Munich manager as the German club looks to appoint the Belgian on a multi-year deal. Bayern, without a manager after Thomas Tuchel’s departure from the club, have missed out on a number of targets including Xabi Alonso and Julian Nagelsmann.

Vincent Kompany is all set to be named as the new Bayern Munich manager as the German club looks to appoint the Belgian on a multi-year deal. Bayern, without a manager after Thomas Tuchel’s departure from the club, have missed out on a number of targets including Xabi Alonso and Julian Nagelsmann. However, now according to reports in Germany, Bayern are set to appoint Kompany who is currently the manager of English side Burnley. Kompany to move from Burnley to Bayern? According to reports Bayern held initial talks with Kompany as soon as the Premier League season got over. Kompany is currently employed by Burnley who suffered relegation in his first season in charge in the Premier League. However, that has not stopped him from attracting interest from the six-time European champions. Despite relegation, he has been admired for the job he did at Burnley with whom he won the Championship (second division) title in the 2022-23 season. After missing out on managers like Alonso and Nagelsmann, the Bavarian club was also unable to bring in former Manchester United boss Ralf Ragnick. The former Schalke boss refused to take the job despite advance talks and opted to continue with the Austria national team. ALSO READ | Hardik Pandya, Natasa Stankovic divorce rumours surface online. Here's what we know Kompany, on the other hand, will land a big job for the first time in his career, having enjoyed spells with Anderlecht and then Burnley. The former Manchester City captain plays an attacking style of football which saw Burnley earn promotion but also faced backlash in the Premier League which led to his side’s relegation. Bayern had a disappointing 2023-24 season, where they finished third in the Bundesliga and were knocked out of the DFB Pokal in the early stage. The only silver lining on the poor season was the run in the Champions League semifinal where they lost to Real Madrid in a controversial end to the second leg. While a late push was made to keep Tuchel at the club despite earlier announcing his departure from the club, Bayern were unable to strike a deal. It is now expected that Kompany could be announced as the new manager next week with the club now targeting the transfer window to help bolster the squad.

Vincent Kompany set to succeed Thomas Tuchel as new Bayern Munich manager - Reports

Manchester United face local rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday (May 25) at Wembley Stadium in London, England. The game comes at a time when United are facing flak for a disastrous Premier League (PL) season which saw them finishing eighth - the worst in PL for them.

While a win against City doesn't change much for them, it could help them sign off the otherwise disappointing season with some positivity. Here's all you need to know about FA Cup final:

<h2>When is the Manchester United vs Manchester City FA Cup final 2024?</h2>

FA Cup final 2024 between Manchester rivals United and City will be played on Saturday, May 25.

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<h2>What time the FA Cup final 2024 be played?</h2>

The FA Cup final 2024 is scheduled to be played at 3 p.m. local time or 7:30 p.m. Indian Standard Time.

<h2>Where will the FA Cup final 2024 be played?</h2>

The FA Cup final 2024 is set to be played at London's iconic Wembley Stadium.

<h2>Where to watch FA Cup final 2024 live on TV in India?</h2>

FA Cup final 2024 will be streaming live on Sony Sports Ten 2 and Sony Sports Ten 3 on TV in India.

<h2>Where will the FA Cup final 2024 be streamed live online in India?</h2>

The FA Cup 2024 final will be streamed live on Sony Live app in India.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has promised to put up a fight against City despite a disappointing PL season.

"Hopefully we will have a good week and everyone is on board. We will put a competitive team out and we will fight for the [FA] Cup," said the Dutchman after their last game on the Premier League against Brighton last Sunday.

Manchester United are out of Champions League next season but a win in FA Cup could get them a place in Europa League for next year.

Manchester United face local rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday (May 25) at Wembley Stadium in London, England. The game comes at a time when United are facing flak for a disastrous Premier League (PL) season which saw them finishing eighth - the worst in PL for them.

Manchester United face local rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday (May 25) at Wembley Stadium in London, England. The game comes at a time when United are facing flak for a disastrous Premier League (PL) season which saw them finishing eighth - the worst in PL for them. While a win against City doesn't change much for them, it could help them sign off the otherwise disappointing season with some positivity. Here's all you need to know about FA Cup final: When is the Manchester United vs Manchester City FA Cup final 2024? FA Cup final 2024 between Manchester rivals United and City will be played on Saturday, May 25. Also Read: 'Not here to back him,' says Manchester United's Andre Onana as manager Erik Ten Hag faces uncertain future What time the FA Cup final 2024 be played? The FA Cup final 2024 is scheduled to be played at 3 p.m. local time or 7:30 p.m. Indian Standard Time. Where will the FA Cup final 2024 be played? The FA Cup final 2024 is set to be played at London's iconic Wembley Stadium. Where to watch FA Cup final 2024 live on TV in India? FA Cup final 2024 will be streaming live on Sony Sports Ten 2 and Sony Sports Ten 3 on TV in India. Where will the FA Cup final 2024 be streamed live online in India? The FA Cup 2024 final will be streamed live on Sony Live app in India. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has promised to put up a fight against City despite a disappointing PL season. "Hopefully we will have a good week and everyone is on board. We will put a competitive team out and we will fight for the [FA] Cup," said the Dutchman after their last game on the Premier League against Brighton last Sunday. Manchester United are out of Champions League next season but a win in FA Cup could get them a place in Europa League for next year.

Manchester United vs Manchester City, FA Cup final: All you need to know

Premier League (PL) Manchester United's goalkeeper Andre Onana says that he is not at the club to 'back' manager Erik Ten Hag. The comments come at a time when the Dutch manager is facing piercing scrutiny over United's worst-ever finish in the Premier League.&nbsp;

Manchester United finished eighth on the PL points table with only 18 wins in 38 games to go with six draws and 14 losses.

"He's a good guy, a good coach," Onana said, ahead of United's FA Cup final on Saturday, May 25 against the local rivals Manchester City.

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"Tactically he's very good, and he showed it last season. I was not here last season and they got top four. This season a lot of things happened. I'm not here to back him. He is big enough to back himself, but he is a really good guy, he is a positive coach and tactically he's good."

Manchester United faced a lot of flak this season for poor performances both away and at home and Onana said injuries played a role in that.&nbsp;

"If [Ten Hag] had all his squad, it would probably be different," Onana said.

"This season is difficult for him, for us, for the club, for the fans because it is frustrating for the fans when they are coming away and how we are losing, it is difficult." He added.

One of the reasons for United's struggle this season is the form of English forward Marcus Rashford, who managed just eight goals this season compared to 30 last year.

Speaking on his struggles, Onana said: "He's a bad player? So last season he was good, this season he is bad? No. It is just a moment. You can have a bad season, you can have a bad start. But the most important thing is how you end, and Rashy, for me, is one of the best players in the world."

Premier League (PL) Manchester United's goalkeeper Andre Onana says that he is not at the club to 'back' manager Erik Ten Hag. The comments come at a time when the Dutch manager is facing piercing scrutiny over United's worst-ever finish in the Premier League.

Premier League (PL) Manchester United's goalkeeper Andre Onana says that he is not at the club to 'back' manager Erik Ten Hag. The comments come at a time when the Dutch manager is facing piercing scrutiny over United's worst-ever finish in the Premier League. Manchester United finished eighth on the PL points table with only 18 wins in 38 games to go with six draws and 14 losses. "He's a good guy, a good coach," Onana said, ahead of United's FA Cup final on Saturday, May 25 against the local rivals Manchester City. Also Read: Mavs beat Timberwolves in Game 2 after Luka Doncic drops 3P with four seconds left and trash talks Rudy Gobert "Tactically he's very good, and he showed it last season. I was not here last season and they got top four. This season a lot of things happened. I'm not here to back him. He is big enough to back himself, but he is a really good guy, he is a positive coach and tactically he's good." Manchester United faced a lot of flak this season for poor performances both away and at home and Onana said injuries played a role in that. "If [Ten Hag] had all his squad, it would probably be different," Onana said. "This season is difficult for him, for us, for the club, for the fans because it is frustrating for the fans when they are coming away and how we are losing, it is difficult." He added. One of the reasons for United's struggle this season is the form of English forward Marcus Rashford, who managed just eight goals this season compared to 30 last year. Speaking on his struggles, Onana said: "He's a bad player? So last season he was good, this season he is bad? No. It is just a moment. You can have a bad season, you can have a bad start. But the most important thing is how you end, and Rashy, for me, is one of the best players in the world."

'Not here to back him,' says Manchester United's Andre Onana as manager Erik Ten Hag faces uncertain future

France striker Olivier&nbsp;Giroud&nbsp;intends to retire from international football after next month's European Championship, saying he wants to make sure he does not play "one season too many". Giroud, who left AC Milan to join American Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC earlier this month, has made 131 appearances for France and was a key part of their World Cup-winning squad in 2018.

With 57 goals, the 37-year-old is the men's national team's all-time leading goalscorer, having overtaken Thierry Henry during the 2022 World Cup. "To be honest, this will be my last competition with Les Bleus. Obviously, I'm going to miss it a lot,"&nbsp;Giroud&nbsp;told L'Equipe in an interview published on Thursday.

"But I think the French team will be over after the Euro. We need to make way for the youngsters. You also have to be careful not to have one season too many. You have to find the right balance... "I've always said that I was going to stop when my body asked me to. I think I've got two good years left. But as far as the French team is concerned, I think that'll be the end of it."

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France, who were knocked out by Switzerland in the last 16 of Euro 2020, last lifted the trophy in 2000. They will face Austria in their Euros group stage opening game on June 17, before taking on the Netherlands and Poland.

Asked if he had any objectives for the European Championship,&nbsp;Giroud&nbsp;said: "No, I really don't. "It's really the desire to go as far as possible in the competition with this generation that drives me. "If I win, apart from the Premier League, which is very difficult to win, I could say I've won everything... After that, I've heard a lot about the 60-goal mark for the national team. We're watching, but it's not an obsession."

France striker Olivier Giroud intends to retire from international football after next month's European Championship, saying he wants to make sure he does not play "one season too many".

France striker Olivier Giroud intends to retire from international football after next month's European Championship, saying he wants to make sure he does not play "one season too many". Giroud, who left AC Milan to join American Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC earlier this month, has made 131 appearances for France and was a key part of their World Cup-winning squad in 2018. With 57 goals, the 37-year-old is the men's national team's all-time leading goalscorer, having overtaken Thierry Henry during the 2022 World Cup. "To be honest, this will be my last competition with Les Bleus. Obviously, I'm going to miss it a lot," Giroud told L'Equipe in an interview published on Thursday. "But I think the French team will be over after the Euro. We need to make way for the youngsters. You also have to be careful not to have one season too many. You have to find the right balance... "I've always said that I was going to stop when my body asked me to. I think I've got two good years left. But as far as the French team is concerned, I think that'll be the end of it." Also read: Euro 2024: Atalanta star Gianluca Scamacca picked in Italian squad; Ciro Immobile dropped France, who were knocked out by Switzerland in the last 16 of Euro 2020, last lifted the trophy in 2000. They will face Austria in their Euros group stage opening game on June 17, before taking on the Netherlands and Poland. Asked if he had any objectives for the European Championship, Giroud said: "No, I really don't. "It's really the desire to go as far as possible in the competition with this generation that drives me. "If I win, apart from the Premier League, which is very difficult to win, I could say I've won everything... After that, I've heard a lot about the 60-goal mark for the national team. We're watching, but it's not an obsession."

France's leading goal-scorer Olivier Giroud set to retire after Euro 2024

Erik ten Hag’s tenure as manager of Manchester United could come to an end on Saturday (May 25) as the Red Devils prepare to face arch-rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final. Ten Hag, led United to their worst finish in the Premier League era last Sunday after they were condemned to eighth place. Now according to reports from several media outlets in the United Kingdom, Saturday’s FA Cup&nbsp;final against City could be the last straw for him.

<h2>Ten Hag to be sacked after the FA Cup final?</h2>

While nothing is official yet, United minority stakeholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly decided to part ways with Ten Hag. This comes after the club endured tough times throughout the season in different competitions. United finished the season with a negative Goal Difference (GD) for the first time in the Premier League era, which was a new low for the Red Devils.

Ten Hag’s approach to play has attracted criticism from the board, which had a major overhaul in the last few months.

Another factor suggested in Ten Hag getting sacked is the managers Marcus Rashford going off the radar in recent months and Jadon Sancho forced to leave the club on loan.

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United’s form in the Champions League was also a worry after the club finished bottom of their group standings and failed to retain a place in Europe for the second half of the season. If the club fails to win the FA Cup, they will be without European football for the first time since the 2014-15 season.

Reports also suggest United have already lined up a three-man shortlist to succeed Ten Hag, with former Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel a clear favourite. Former academy coach and childhood United fan Kieran McKenna is also a priority name for United if they fail in pursuit of Tuchel.

Mauricio Pochettino, who&nbsp;recently resigned at Chelsea, also has admirers at the club and was close to being appointed as the manager in 2022 before Ten Hag got the job.

Erik ten Hag’s tenure as manager of Manchester United could come to an end on Saturday (May 25) as the Red Devils prepare to face arch-rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final.

Erik ten Hag’s tenure as manager of Manchester United could come to an end on Saturday (May 25) as the Red Devils prepare to face arch-rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final. Ten Hag, led United to their worst finish in the Premier League era last Sunday after they were condemned to eighth place. Now according to reports from several media outlets in the United Kingdom, Saturday’s FA Cup final against City could be the last straw for him. Ten Hag to be sacked after the FA Cup final? While nothing is official yet, United minority stakeholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly decided to part ways with Ten Hag. This comes after the club endured tough times throughout the season in different competitions. United finished the season with a negative Goal Difference (GD) for the first time in the Premier League era, which was a new low for the Red Devils. Ten Hag’s approach to play has attracted criticism from the board, which had a major overhaul in the last few months. Another factor suggested in Ten Hag getting sacked is the managers Marcus Rashford going off the radar in recent months and Jadon Sancho forced to leave the club on loan. ALSO READ | Barcelona sack head coach Xavi Hernandez for comments over financial situation; Hansi Flick likely to succeed United’s form in the Champions League was also a worry after the club finished bottom of their group standings and failed to retain a place in Europe for the second half of the season. If the club fails to win the FA Cup, they will be without European football for the first time since the 2014-15 season. Reports also suggest United have already lined up a three-man shortlist to succeed Ten Hag, with former Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel a clear favourite. Former academy coach and childhood United fan Kieran McKenna is also a priority name for United if they fail in pursuit of Tuchel. Mauricio Pochettino, who recently resigned at Chelsea, also has admirers at the club and was close to being appointed as the manager in 2022 before Ten Hag got the job.

Manchester United to part ways with manager Erik ten Hag after FA Cup final - Reports

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has made a&nbsp;massive statement on the eve of the FA Cup final as the club prepares for a tense 24 hours. Fernandes, who has been the standout player for Manchester United this season despite the&nbsp;club’s&nbsp;worst Premier League&nbsp;finish&nbsp;has urged players to keep&nbsp;on&nbsp;fighting while also matching his expectations. United will play arch-rivals Manchester City in&nbsp;the FA Cup final for the second consecutive season&nbsp;and will need to win if manager Erik ten Hag hopes to keep his job.

<h2>Fernandes urges United to fight</h2>

"I&nbsp;love to step out at Old Trafford more than anything&nbsp;in the world. I&nbsp;don't&nbsp;want to leave.&nbsp;This&nbsp;has always been my ultimate dream,"&nbsp;he wrote in a letter to fans in The&nbsp;Players'&nbsp;Tribune ahead of&nbsp;United's&nbsp;FA Cup final clash against Manchester City on Saturday.

"I&nbsp;just want my expectations to fit with the&nbsp;expectations of the club. If you&nbsp;go&nbsp;talk to any fan, they will tell you the same thing.

"We want to compete for the league.&nbsp;We want to be playing Champions League football.&nbsp;We want to be in the cup finals. That is the standard. That is what I want. That is what you all deserve.

The player made a massive statement on his future last week, suggesting he could be&nbsp;on his way&nbsp;out of the club if the management wants him to.&nbsp;Fernandes will have a huge role&nbsp;to play&nbsp;in&nbsp;Saturday’s&nbsp;clash as United&nbsp;prepare&nbsp;for the do-or-die contest to end the season on a winning note.

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Manager Ten Hag&nbsp;is&nbsp;reported&nbsp;to be sacked by the club if he fails to deliver a trophy&nbsp;for the club&nbsp;this season.&nbsp;In his second season in charge, United finished eighth in the Premier League, the&nbsp;club’s&nbsp;lowest finish since the 1989-90 season. With new management at the club, Sir Jim Ratcliffe could pull the trigger to sack Ten Hag if the FA Cup final result goes against the Red Devils.

Fernandes&nbsp;on&nbsp;the other&nbsp;hand&nbsp;will look to give his best shot in the FA Cup final before joining the Portugal national side at the Euro 2024.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has made a massive statement on the eve of the FA Cup final as the club prepares for a tense 24 hours. Fernandes, who has been the standout player for Manchester United this season despite the club’s worst Premier League finish has urged players to keep on fighting while also matching his expectations.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has made a massive statement on the eve of the FA Cup final as the club prepares for a tense 24 hours. Fernandes, who has been the standout player for Manchester United this season despite the club’s worst Premier League finish has urged players to keep on fighting while also matching his expectations. United will play arch-rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final for the second consecutive season and will need to win if manager Erik ten Hag hopes to keep his job. Fernandes urges United to fight "I love to step out at Old Trafford more than anything in the world. I don't want to leave. This has always been my ultimate dream," he wrote in a letter to fans in The Players' Tribune ahead of United's FA Cup final clash against Manchester City on Saturday. "I just want my expectations to fit with the expectations of the club. If you go talk to any fan, they will tell you the same thing. "We want to compete for the league. We want to be playing Champions League football. We want to be in the cup finals. That is the standard. That is what I want. That is what you all deserve. The player made a massive statement on his future last week, suggesting he could be on his way out of the club if the management wants him to. Fernandes will have a huge role to play in Saturday’s clash as United prepare for the do-or-die contest to end the season on a winning note. ALSO READ | Serie A: AC Milan sack title-winning coach Stefano Pioli despite finishing seventh; Fonseca likley to succeed Manager Ten Hag is reported to be sacked by the club if he fails to deliver a trophy for the club this season. In his second season in charge, United finished eighth in the Premier League, the club’s lowest finish since the 1989-90 season. With new management at the club, Sir Jim Ratcliffe could pull the trigger to sack Ten Hag if the FA Cup final result goes against the Red Devils. Fernandes on the other hand will look to give his best shot in the FA Cup final before joining the Portugal national side at the Euro 2024.

FA Cup Final: Bruno Fernandes urges Man Utd to keep on fighting, calls club to match his expectations

Barcelona have officially parted ways with head coach Xavi Hernandez on Friday (May 24), who will now leave the club with one La Liga match remaining of the 2023-24 season.

The decision comes after the board was not happy with Xavi’s comment on the club’s financial situation while making comparisons with Real Madrid. Former Bayern Munich and Germany manager Hansi Flick is expected to succeed Xavi and could be announced soon.

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The decision to sack Xavi was a formality after the Barcelona board showed&nbsp;its&nbsp;discontent over&nbsp;Xavi’s&nbsp;comment when comparing the financial situation with Real Madrid. Xavi had commented on the&nbsp;club’s&nbsp;inability to challenge big teams like Real Madrid during the pre-match press conference for La Liga contest against Almeria.

“FC Barcelona wishes to thank Xavi for his work as a coach, as well as for his inimitable career as a player and&nbsp;as&nbsp;team captain, and wishes him every future success in the world,”&nbsp;a statement on the&nbsp;club’s&nbsp;official website read.

“Xavi Hernández will be coaching the team for the last time in&nbsp;Sunday's&nbsp;game away to Sevilla,”&nbsp;the statement added.

The former midfielder stood by his words&nbsp;while&nbsp;President Juan Laporta was unhappy with the comments and did not travel with the side after the Almeria win.

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“Barcelona fans have to understand,&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;not in the same situation (as those clubs),”&nbsp;Xavi said before the La Liga contest against Almeria.

<h2>Barcelona U-turn goes&nbsp;wrong</h2>

Interestingly, Xavi had only reversed his decision to stay at Barcelona in April&nbsp;having&nbsp;earlier&nbsp;stated that he&nbsp;won’t&nbsp;continue beyond the current season.&nbsp;President Laporta played a pivotal role in Xavi staying at the club.&nbsp;However,&nbsp;it was&nbsp;his decision on Friday&nbsp;that&nbsp;has now seen the last of Xavi at his boyhood club.

Despite the decision to sack Xavi, he will be the man to take charge of the side on Sunday in the&nbsp;club’s&nbsp;final game of the season against Sevilla.

Barcelona have officially parted ways with head coach Xavi Hernandez on Friday (May 24), who will now leave the club with one La Liga match remaining of the 2023-24 season.

Barcelona have officially parted ways with head coach Xavi Hernandez on Friday (May 24), who will now leave the club with one La Liga match remaining of the 2023-24 season. The decision comes after the board was not happy with Xavi’s comment on the club’s financial situation while making comparisons with Real Madrid. Former Bayern Munich and Germany manager Hansi Flick is expected to succeed Xavi and could be announced soon. 🚨🔵🔴 BREAKING: Xavi has been sacked, also directly informed today by Barcelona president Joan Laporta. Hansi Flick, set to become new Barça head coach soon. 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/srnzInY9JO — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 24, 2024 × Barcelona part ways with Xavi The decision to sack Xavi was a formality after the Barcelona board showed its discontent over Xavi’s comment when comparing the financial situation with Real Madrid. Xavi had commented on the club’s inability to challenge big teams like Real Madrid during the pre-match press conference for La Liga contest against Almeria. “FC Barcelona wishes to thank Xavi for his work as a coach, as well as for his inimitable career as a player and as team captain, and wishes him every future success in the world,” a statement on the club’s official website read. “Xavi Hernández will be coaching the team for the last time in Sunday's game away to Sevilla,” the statement added. The former midfielder stood by his words while President Juan Laporta was unhappy with the comments and did not travel with the side after the Almeria win. ALSO READ | Serie A: AC Milan sack title-winning coach Stefano Pioli despite finishing seventh; Fonseca likley to succeed “Barcelona fans have to understand, we’re not in the same situation (as those clubs),” Xavi said before the La Liga contest against Almeria. Barcelona U-turn goes wrong Interestingly, Xavi had only reversed his decision to stay at Barcelona in April having earlier stated that he won’t continue beyond the current season. President Laporta played a pivotal role in Xavi staying at the club. However, it was his decision on Friday that has now seen the last of Xavi at his boyhood club. Despite the decision to sack Xavi, he will be the man to take charge of the side on Sunday in the club’s final game of the season against Sevilla.

Barcelona sack head coach Xavi Hernandez for comments over financial situation; Hansi Flick likely to succeed

Stefano Pioli has been sacked as head coach of AC Milan two years after guiding them to the Serie A title, the Italian giants announced on Friday.

AC Milan said in a statement that Pioli, who was under contract until 2025, "will be departing after the end of the current season, after having been in charge of the First Team since October 2019".

The 58-year-old will take his place in the dugout for Milan for the last time on Saturday in the final Serie A match of their campaign against relegated Salernitana.&nbsp;

They will finish second this season but way behind city rivals Inter, who to rub salt into the wounds clinched the title by beating Pioli's team 2-1 at the end of April.

Pioli was hailed a hero in 2022 after delivering the once dominant force in Italian football their first league title since 2011.

He also guided them to last season's Champions League semi-finals -- the first time they had gone that far since the 2006-2007 campaign -- where they lost to Inter.

However, Pioli's fate was sealed by the failure to mount a serious title challenge to Inter this season as well as an early exit from the Champions League and being subsequently knocked out of the Europa League by Serie A rivals AS Roma.

The fans showed their displeasure at the underwhelming campaign when Milan played Genoa at the San Siro earlier this month.

They unfurled banners demanding improvements to the team, while the hardcore ultras stayed silent in protest throughout the 3-3 draw.

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The entire Curva Sud section of the San Siro, which is where the ultras stand and holds thousands of supporters, emptied a quarter of an hour before the final whistle.

Left behind was a banner which simply read "the sound of silence".

According to reports in the Italian media, Paulo Fonseca, the Portuguese coach who has been in charge of French club Lille for the last two seasons, is in line to take over.

The Milan board paid a warm tribute in the farewell statement to 58-year-old Italian Pioli.

"AC Milan extends heartfelt thanks to Stefano Pioli and his entire staff for... securing an unforgettable League title and re-establishing AC Milan's consistent presence in the top European competition," read the statement.

"Stefano's professionalism and human touch have significantly contributed to the growth of the squad, embodying the Club's core values from day one."

Pioli, who numbers Lazio and Inter among the clubs he has formerly managed, thanked the club and praised the "unwavering dedication" of its supporters.

Stefano Pioli expressed his gratitude to AC Milan "for the opportunity to be part of the history of this glorious Club," read the statement.

Stefano Pioli has been sacked as head coach of AC Milan two years after guiding them to the Serie A title, the Italian giants announced on Friday. AC Milan said in a statement that Pioli, who was under contract until 2025, "will be departing after the end of the current season, after having been in charge of the First Team since October 2019".

Stefano Pioli has been sacked as head coach of AC Milan two years after guiding them to the Serie A title, the Italian giants announced on Friday. AC Milan said in a statement that Pioli, who was under contract until 2025, "will be departing after the end of the current season, after having been in charge of the First Team since October 2019". The 58-year-old will take his place in the dugout for Milan for the last time on Saturday in the final Serie A match of their campaign against relegated Salernitana. They will finish second this season but way behind city rivals Inter, who to rub salt into the wounds clinched the title by beating Pioli's team 2-1 at the end of April. Pioli was hailed a hero in 2022 after delivering the once dominant force in Italian football their first league title since 2011. He also guided them to last season's Champions League semi-finals -- the first time they had gone that far since the 2006-2007 campaign -- where they lost to Inter. However, Pioli's fate was sealed by the failure to mount a serious title challenge to Inter this season as well as an early exit from the Champions League and being subsequently knocked out of the Europa League by Serie A rivals AS Roma. The fans showed their displeasure at the underwhelming campaign when Milan played Genoa at the San Siro earlier this month. They unfurled banners demanding improvements to the team, while the hardcore ultras stayed silent in protest throughout the 3-3 draw. ALSO READ | IPL 2024: MS Dhoni’s stardom blows away Langer, says ‘the hero worship in India is unbelievable’ The entire Curva Sud section of the San Siro, which is where the ultras stand and holds thousands of supporters, emptied a quarter of an hour before the final whistle. Left behind was a banner which simply read "the sound of silence". According to reports in the Italian media, Paulo Fonseca, the Portuguese coach who has been in charge of French club Lille for the last two seasons, is in line to take over. The Milan board paid a warm tribute in the farewell statement to 58-year-old Italian Pioli. "AC Milan extends heartfelt thanks to Stefano Pioli and his entire staff for... securing an unforgettable League title and re-establishing AC Milan's consistent presence in the top European competition," read the statement. "Stefano's professionalism and human touch have significantly contributed to the growth of the squad, embodying the Club's core values from day one." Pioli, who numbers Lazio and Inter among the clubs he has formerly managed, thanked the club and praised the "unwavering dedication" of its supporters. Stefano Pioli expressed his gratitude to AC Milan "for the opportunity to be part of the history of this glorious Club," read the statement.

Serie A: AC Milan sack title-winning coach Stefano Pioli despite finishing seventh; Fonseca likley to succeed

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been ruled out of&nbsp;Saturday's&nbsp;(May 25) FA Cup final against arch-rivals Manchester City as he struggles with a muscle issue. Maguire, who will be part of&nbsp;England’s&nbsp;Euro 2024&nbsp;squad&nbsp;will now look to be fit for the&nbsp;summer’s&nbsp;big event with his club season over. With Maguire missing, United&nbsp;will have a big problem to fill in the shoes in&nbsp;center back&nbsp;region with Lisandro Martinez not yet at 100 percent fitness and Raphael Varane already opting to stay out.&nbsp;

<h2>Maguire out for United</h2>

"Maguire is unavailable. He&nbsp;didn't&nbsp;make it. He&nbsp;hasn't&nbsp;healed as&nbsp;we&nbsp;expected,”&nbsp;Ten Hag said in the pre-match press conference. &nbsp;

"All the players mentioned (Lindelof, Mount and Martial),&nbsp;are&nbsp;I&nbsp;think&nbsp;all&nbsp;available, Ten Hag added.&nbsp;Tomorrow&nbsp;final&nbsp;training&nbsp;and&nbsp;then&nbsp;we will make final decisions&nbsp;but&nbsp;if&nbsp;I oversee it&nbsp;now&nbsp;it looks good."

The Red Devils will miss the services of their former captain in&nbsp;Saturday’s&nbsp;match&nbsp;which&nbsp;could be a decider for manager Erik ten Hag in terms of his future with the club.

United ended the Premier League with their worst finish in eighth and will miss out on Europe&nbsp;completely&nbsp;if they fail to win&nbsp;Saturday’s&nbsp;match. As things stand, only a win in the FA Cup final will see United qualify for the Europa League with their league form not good enough.&nbsp;

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The clash against City will&nbsp;be a repeat of&nbsp;the 2023 FA Cup&nbsp;final&nbsp;where United lost to City in a one-sided contest. For Ten&nbsp;Hag&nbsp;this will be his third Cup final with the side and could be decisive as he faces an uncertain future.&nbsp;

A defeat on Saturday could&nbsp;be the end of&nbsp;the spell for Ten Hag&nbsp;with&nbsp;big names already linked with the job.&nbsp;

As things stand,&nbsp;the likes of&nbsp;Thomas Tuchel, Mauricio Pochettino and Hansi Flick are the&nbsp;available&nbsp;options.&nbsp;Interestingly, the&nbsp;last time United won the FA Cup&nbsp;they&nbsp;sacked their manager&nbsp;Louis&nbsp;van Gaal&nbsp;back&nbsp;in 2016.&nbsp;

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been ruled out of Saturday's (May 25) FA Cup final against arch-rivals Manchester City as he struggles with a muscle issue.

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been ruled out of Saturday's (May 25) FA Cup final against arch-rivals Manchester City as he struggles with a muscle issue. Maguire, who will be part of England’s Euro 2024 squad will now look to be fit for the summer’s big event with his club season over. With Maguire missing, United will have a big problem to fill in the shoes in center back region with Lisandro Martinez not yet at 100 percent fitness and Raphael Varane already opting to stay out. Maguire out for United "Maguire is unavailable. He didn't make it. He hasn't healed as we expected,” Ten Hag said in the pre-match press conference. "All the players mentioned (Lindelof, Mount and Martial), are I think all available, Ten Hag added. Tomorrow final training and then we will make final decisions but if I oversee it now it looks good." The Red Devils will miss the services of their former captain in Saturday’s match which could be a decider for manager Erik ten Hag in terms of his future with the club. United ended the Premier League with their worst finish in eighth and will miss out on Europe completely if they fail to win Saturday’s match. As things stand, only a win in the FA Cup final will see United qualify for the Europa League with their league form not good enough. ALSO READ | Premier League: West Ham midfielder Lucas Paquetá charged with betting rule breaches The clash against City will be a repeat of the 2023 FA Cup final where United lost to City in a one-sided contest. For Ten Hag this will be his third Cup final with the side and could be decisive as he faces an uncertain future. A defeat on Saturday could be the end of the spell for Ten Hag with big names already linked with the job. As things stand, the likes of Thomas Tuchel, Mauricio Pochettino and Hansi Flick are the available options. Interestingly, the last time United won the FA Cup they sacked their manager Louis van Gaal back in 2016.

FA Cup Final: Harry Maguire to miss Manchester City clash with muscle issue as United face selection dilemma

The Football Association (FA) of England charged Lucas Paquetá with betting rule breaches on Thursday (May 23), making the West Ham United midfielder the latest player to join the list. Paquetá, who is a reported target for Manchester&nbsp;City, is accused&nbsp;of influencing the&nbsp;progress and conduct of matches played for West&nbsp;Ham&nbsp;where he has deliberately picked cards from the referees. While the FA has not commented on the punishment yet, Paquetá could be banned from football activities if found guilty by the commission and has a deadline of&nbsp;June 3&nbsp;to respond.&nbsp;

<h2>Paquetá faces FA&nbsp;Charges</h2>

The FA charges state that Paquetá tried to "influence the progress, conduct, or any other aspect of, or occurrence in these matches by intentionally seeking to receive a card from the referee for the improper purpose of affecting the betting market in order for one or more persons to profit from betting."

According to FA, Paquetá has been under suspicion for three matches during the 2022-23 season of the Premier League.&nbsp;

The games were against Leicester City on&nbsp;12 November&nbsp;2022, Aston Villa on&nbsp;12 March&nbsp;2023, Leeds United on&nbsp;21 May&nbsp;2023 and AFC Bournemouth on&nbsp;12 August&nbsp;2023.&nbsp;

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The midfielder, who&nbsp;has been a hot property in the Premier League for the last few&nbsp;seasons, is a reported target for Manchester City. He came close to a move to the Etihad Stadium last summer, but City cooled their interest in the player. The latest accusations could see the player&nbsp;once&nbsp;again miss out on a big move&nbsp;as&nbsp;teams are unlikely to invest in players that could&nbsp;be banned&nbsp;for a considerable time.&nbsp;

Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United and Ivan Toney of Brentford are the recent examples of players facing such bans.&nbsp;

Tonali was found guilty in betting charges during his time at AC Milan and has&nbsp;been banned&nbsp;for nine months&nbsp;from all football activities&nbsp;which&nbsp;will see him miss the Euro 2024 with Italy.&nbsp;

On the flip side, Toney&nbsp;was banned&nbsp;for nine months&nbsp;which&nbsp;saw him miss the start of the 2023-24 season and only returned to play in January. &nbsp;

The Football Association (FA) of England charged Lucas Paquetá with betting rule breaches on Thursday (May 23), making the West Ham United midfielder the latest player to join the list.

The Football Association (FA) of England charged Lucas Paquetá with betting rule breaches on Thursday (May 23), making the West Ham United midfielder the latest player to join the list. Paquetá, who is a reported target for Manchester City, is accused of influencing the progress and conduct of matches played for West Ham where he has deliberately picked cards from the referees. While the FA has not commented on the punishment yet, Paquetá could be banned from football activities if found guilty by the commission and has a deadline of June 3 to respond. Paquetá faces FA Charges The FA charges state that Paquetá tried to "influence the progress, conduct, or any other aspect of, or occurrence in these matches by intentionally seeking to receive a card from the referee for the improper purpose of affecting the betting market in order for one or more persons to profit from betting." According to FA, Paquetá has been under suspicion for three matches during the 2022-23 season of the Premier League. The games were against Leicester City on 12 November 2022, Aston Villa on 12 March 2023, Leeds United on 21 May 2023 and AFC Bournemouth on 12 August 2023. ALSO READ | Jos Buttler ready to bury 2023 WC ghost with ‘good performances’ in T20 World Cup title defence in Americas The midfielder, who has been a hot property in the Premier League for the last few seasons, is a reported target for Manchester City. He came close to a move to the Etihad Stadium last summer, but City cooled their interest in the player. The latest accusations could see the player once again miss out on a big move as teams are unlikely to invest in players that could be banned for a considerable time. Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United and Ivan Toney of Brentford are the recent examples of players facing such bans. Tonali was found guilty in betting charges during his time at AC Milan and has been banned for nine months from all football activities which will see him miss the Euro 2024 with Italy. On the flip side, Toney was banned for nine months which saw him miss the start of the 2023-24 season and only returned to play in January.

Premier League: West Ham midfielder Lucas Paquetá charged with betting rule breaches

Gianluca Scamacca has played his way into Italy's provisional squad for Euro 2024 after a phenomenal end to the season, as coach Luciano Spalletti announced on Thursday his provisional squad for Germany.

Striker Scamacca was picked by Spalletti after scoring 11 goals and setting up four more in all competitions since the start of March, helping fire Atalanta to their historic Europa League triumph on Wednesday.

The 25-year-old had been dropped for Italy's March friendlies with Venezuela and Ecuador by Spalletti who railed against footballers "playing on the PlayStation until four in the morning", a comment widely interpreted as being directed at Scamacca.

Spalletti has selected the in-form Scamacca in an attempt to resolve Italy's long-standing problem of finding reliable strikers.

Inconsistent Ciro Immobile -- one of the pivotal figures in Italy's Euro triumph three years ago -- has been dropped.

Should Scamacca lead the line for Italy he will play alongside Juventus star Federico Chiesa, whose teammate Nicolo Fagioli is a surprise inclusion among the midfielders after missing almost the entire season.

Fagioli made his first Juventus appearance since October on Monday following his seven-month ban for gambling on football matches.

The betting scandal cost Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali his place on the plane for the Euro, which starts on June 14.

Fagioli is one of a number of younger players who have replaced veterans of the last Euro victory like former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti who moved to Al-Arabi in Qatar last summer.

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Verratti has never been called up by Spalletti since he replaced Roberto Mancini in August last year.

Manuel Locatelli earned himself a move to Juventus from Sassuolo by impressing at the last Euro but was also dropped by Spalletti, the midfielder expressing his dismay by posting a black screen on Instagram.

Other big names from three years ago, when Italy beat England in a dramatic Wembley final, who won't travel to Germany include retired captain Giorgio Chiellini, his centre-back partner Leonardo Bonucci and winger Lorenzo Insigne.

On June 6 Spalletti will announce his final squad which will face Spain, Croatia and Albania in Group B.

Italy play Turkey and Bosnia and Herzegovina in pre-tournament friendlies early next month.

<h2>Provisional Italy squad:</h2>

Goalkeepers:&nbsp;Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain/FRA), Alex Meret (Napoli), Ivan Provedel (Lazio), Guglielmo Vicario (Tottenham/ENG)

Defenders:&nbsp;Francesco Acerbi (Inter Milan), Alessandro Bastoni (Inter Milan), Raoul Bellanova (Torino), Alessandro Buongiorno (Torino), Riccardo Calafiori (Bologna), Andrea Cambiaso (Juventus), Matteo Darmian (Inter Milan), Giovanni Di Lorenzo (Napoli), Federico Dimarco (Inter Milan), Gianluca Mancini (Roma), Giorgio Scalvini (Atalanta)

Midfielders:&nbsp;Nicolo Barella (Inter Milan), Bryan Cristante (Roma), Nicolo Fagioli (Juventus), Michael Folorunsho (Verona), Davide Frattesi (Inter Milan), Jorginho (Arsenal/ENG), Lorenzo Pellegrini (Roma), Samuele Ricci (Torino)

Forwards:&nbsp;Federico Chiesa (Juventus), Stephan El Shaarawy (Roma), Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna), Giacomo Raspadori (Napoli), Mateo Retegui (Genoa), Gianluca Scamacca (Atalanta), Mattia Zaccagni (Lazio)

Gianluca Scamacca has played his way into Italy's provisional squad for Euro 2024 after a phenomenal end to the season, as coach Luciano Spalletti announced on Thursday his provisional squad for Germany.

Gianluca Scamacca has played his way into Italy's provisional squad for Euro 2024 after a phenomenal end to the season, as coach Luciano Spalletti announced on Thursday his provisional squad for Germany. Striker Scamacca was picked by Spalletti after scoring 11 goals and setting up four more in all competitions since the start of March, helping fire Atalanta to their historic Europa League triumph on Wednesday. The 25-year-old had been dropped for Italy's March friendlies with Venezuela and Ecuador by Spalletti who railed against footballers "playing on the PlayStation until four in the morning", a comment widely interpreted as being directed at Scamacca. Spalletti has selected the in-form Scamacca in an attempt to resolve Italy's long-standing problem of finding reliable strikers. Inconsistent Ciro Immobile -- one of the pivotal figures in Italy's Euro triumph three years ago -- has been dropped. Should Scamacca lead the line for Italy he will play alongside Juventus star Federico Chiesa, whose teammate Nicolo Fagioli is a surprise inclusion among the midfielders after missing almost the entire season. Fagioli made his first Juventus appearance since October on Monday following his seven-month ban for gambling on football matches. The betting scandal cost Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali his place on the plane for the Euro, which starts on June 14. Fagioli is one of a number of younger players who have replaced veterans of the last Euro victory like former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti who moved to Al-Arabi in Qatar last summer. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup 2024: ECB appoints Manchester City's David Young as team psychologist Verratti has never been called up by Spalletti since he replaced Roberto Mancini in August last year. Manuel Locatelli earned himself a move to Juventus from Sassuolo by impressing at the last Euro but was also dropped by Spalletti, the midfielder expressing his dismay by posting a black screen on Instagram. Other big names from three years ago, when Italy beat England in a dramatic Wembley final, who won't travel to Germany include retired captain Giorgio Chiellini, his centre-back partner Leonardo Bonucci and winger Lorenzo Insigne. On June 6 Spalletti will announce his final squad which will face Spain, Croatia and Albania in Group B. Italy play Turkey and Bosnia and Herzegovina in pre-tournament friendlies early next month. Provisional Italy squad: Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain/FRA), Alex Meret (Napoli), Ivan Provedel (Lazio), Guglielmo Vicario (Tottenham/ENG) Defenders: Francesco Acerbi (Inter Milan), Alessandro Bastoni (Inter Milan), Raoul Bellanova (Torino), Alessandro Buongiorno (Torino), Riccardo Calafiori (Bologna), Andrea Cambiaso (Juventus), Matteo Darmian (Inter Milan), Giovanni Di Lorenzo (Napoli), Federico Dimarco (Inter Milan), Gianluca Mancini (Roma), Giorgio Scalvini (Atalanta) Midfielders: Nicolo Barella (Inter Milan), Bryan Cristante (Roma), Nicolo Fagioli (Juventus), Michael Folorunsho (Verona), Davide Frattesi (Inter Milan), Jorginho (Arsenal/ENG), Lorenzo Pellegrini (Roma), Samuele Ricci (Torino) Forwards: Federico Chiesa (Juventus), Stephan El Shaarawy (Roma), Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna), Giacomo Raspadori (Napoli), Mateo Retegui (Genoa), Gianluca Scamacca (Atalanta), Mattia Zaccagni (Lazio)

Euro 2024: Atalanta star Gianluca Scamacca picked in Italian squad; Ciro Immobile dropped

Ademola Lookman scored a stunning hat-trick as Atalanta beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the Europa League final on Wednesday to win just the second major trophy in their 117-year history and end the German champions' remarkable unbeaten streak.

Lookman, who struggled to establish himself in the English Premier League with Everton, Fulham and Leicester City before reviving his career in Italy under Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini, struck twice inside the first 26 minutes before sealing the win 15 minutes from fulltime.

The victory ended Gasperini's own two-decade long pursuit of major silverware as his side totally outplayed Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen - or 'Neverlusen' as they had been dubbed after going an incredible 51 games unbeaten.

But just as they did against Premier League heavyweights Liverpool and three-times finalists Olympique de Marseille in the previous two rounds, Atalanta didn't give their opponents a sniff to mark their first European final with a famous victory.

"We needed to be attacking, it was not enough just to defend. We know these teams are great at attacking. Everyone was extraordinary," Gasperini told Sky Sports Italia, referring to the teams his side beat to become the first Italian winners of the competition since Parma 25 years ago.

"The way we did it was the most important thing, we deserved it without a shadow of a doubt against such a strong team. Winning the Europa League is an extraordinary achievement."

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Leverkusen started the game looking decidedly unsure of themselves and some uncharacteristically sloppy play handed the first chance of the game to Gianluca Scamacca, who didn't get enough on his header from a fine Matteo Ruggeri cross.

It was an early warning shot and the purposeful Italians struck within minutes when Davide Zappacosta was allowed far too much space down the right before Lookman beat a flatfooted Exequiel Palacios to the cut back to stroke home the opener.

Lookman was mobbed by his team mates and substitutes who were in dreamland 14 minutes later.

Another Leverkusen error gifted possession to the Nigeria forward, who skipped past one defender and curled a beautiful right-footed shot into the bottom-right corner from just outside the box.

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<h2>STUNNING STRIKE</h2>

The stunned Germans showed brief flashes of how quickly they can turn it on in attack but little came of it and it was Charles De Ketelaere who came closest on the break as Atalanta did not show a shred of debut final nerves nor any effects from the absence of injured captain Marten de Roon.

Leverkusen swapped defender Josip Stanisic for top scorer Victor Boniface at halftime but it changed little as both sets of travelling fans continued to create the kind of Aviva Stadium noise matched only by some of the Irish rugby teams' famous wins or memorable international soccer nights of years gone by.

Leverkusen had only failed to score once during the run that featured 42 wins in all competitions and 17 goals scored in or after the 90th minute, but there was no such comeback on Wednesday against the resolute Atalanta backline.

"The normality is not to get defeated in the 52nd game. Normally it happens much earlier in the season. It's been quite exceptional what we have achieved and we have to be really proud," Alonso told a news conference. "We were missing many things for sure. It's very demanding to play against Atalanta, a lot of dual situations, very physical... It happens, it's football, today wasn't our day. They were better."

Lookman, who completed his hat trick with another stunning strike into the top corner, this time with his left foot, became the sixth person to score three goals in a major European final and first since Jupp Heynckes' for Borussia Moenchengladbach in the 1975 UEFA Cup.

He was flung into the air by his team mates when the final whistle blew and the Bergamo club ended the 61-year wait since their 1963 Italian Cup triumph.

"It's one of the best nights of my life," Lookman, who cradled the matchball as he collected his winners' medal, told TNT Sports. "It was an amazing performance from the team. We did it... We made history tonight."

Ademola Lookman scored a stunning hat-trick as Atalanta beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the Europa League final on Wednesday to win just the second major trophy in their 117-year history and end the German champions' remarkable unbeaten streak.

Ademola Lookman scored a stunning hat-trick as Atalanta beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the Europa League final on Wednesday to win just the second major trophy in their 117-year history and end the German champions' remarkable unbeaten streak. Lookman, who struggled to establish himself in the English Premier League with Everton, Fulham and Leicester City before reviving his career in Italy under Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini, struck twice inside the first 26 minutes before sealing the win 15 minutes from fulltime. The victory ended Gasperini's own two-decade long pursuit of major silverware as his side totally outplayed Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen - or 'Neverlusen' as they had been dubbed after going an incredible 51 games unbeaten. But just as they did against Premier League heavyweights Liverpool and three-times finalists Olympique de Marseille in the previous two rounds, Atalanta didn't give their opponents a sniff to mark their first European final with a famous victory. "We needed to be attacking, it was not enough just to defend. We know these teams are great at attacking. Everyone was extraordinary," Gasperini told Sky Sports Italia, referring to the teams his side beat to become the first Italian winners of the competition since Parma 25 years ago. "The way we did it was the most important thing, we deserved it without a shadow of a doubt against such a strong team. Winning the Europa League is an extraordinary achievement." Also read: Copa America 2024: Teams to be allowed concussion substitutions Leverkusen started the game looking decidedly unsure of themselves and some uncharacteristically sloppy play handed the first chance of the game to Gianluca Scamacca, who didn't get enough on his header from a fine Matteo Ruggeri cross. It was an early warning shot and the purposeful Italians struck within minutes when Davide Zappacosta was allowed far too much space down the right before Lookman beat a flatfooted Exequiel Palacios to the cut back to stroke home the opener. Lookman was mobbed by his team mates and substitutes who were in dreamland 14 minutes later. Another Leverkusen error gifted possession to the Nigeria forward, who skipped past one defender and curled a beautiful right-footed shot into the bottom-right corner from just outside the box. Also read: STUNNING STRIKE The stunned Germans showed brief flashes of how quickly they can turn it on in attack but little came of it and it was Charles De Ketelaere who came closest on the break as Atalanta did not show a shred of debut final nerves nor any effects from the absence of injured captain Marten de Roon. Leverkusen swapped defender Josip Stanisic for top scorer Victor Boniface at halftime but it changed little as both sets of travelling fans continued to create the kind of Aviva Stadium noise matched only by some of the Irish rugby teams' famous wins or memorable international soccer nights of years gone by. Leverkusen had only failed to score once during the run that featured 42 wins in all competitions and 17 goals scored in or after the 90th minute, but there was no such comeback on Wednesday against the resolute Atalanta backline. "The normality is not to get defeated in the 52nd game. Normally it happens much earlier in the season. It's been quite exceptional what we have achieved and we have to be really proud," Alonso told a news conference. "We were missing many things for sure. It's very demanding to play against Atalanta, a lot of dual situations, very physical... It happens, it's football, today wasn't our day. They were better." Lookman, who completed his hat trick with another stunning strike into the top corner, this time with his left foot, became the sixth person to score three goals in a major European final and first since Jupp Heynckes' for Borussia Moenchengladbach in the 1975 UEFA Cup. He was flung into the air by his team mates when the final whistle blew and the Bergamo club ended the 61-year wait since their 1963 Italian Cup triumph. "It's one of the best nights of my life," Lookman, who cradled the matchball as he collected his winners' medal, told TNT Sports. "It was an amazing performance from the team. We did it... We made history tonight."

Ademola Lookman scores hat-trick as Atalanta stun Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in Europa League final

West Ham United have announced Julen Lopetegui as their new manager as he succeeds David Moyes at the London club. The announcement comes three days after the Hammers ended their Premier League campaign on&nbsp;Sunday&nbsp;where they finished ninth and made it to the quarterfinal of the Europa League.&nbsp;While the announcement was made on Thursday (May 23), Lopetegui will start work with the West Ham side&nbsp;officially&nbsp;from July 1.&nbsp;

<h2>Lopetegui opens up on West Ham&nbsp;move</h2>

“I feel&nbsp;very happy, first of all, to be able to be part of the future of this big Club,” said Lopetegui. “We will try to put our stamp on the Club.

“I feel that we have a fantastic platform. I think the last few years have been&nbsp;very good&nbsp;years to have this base, of course, but my ambition as a coach is always to be better and better, to achieve more and bigger aims and to encourage and improve the players, the team, and to compete because football is about this – to compete. We are very ambitious about this,” the former Real Madrid boss added.&nbsp;

This&nbsp;will be Lopetegui’s second job in England, having&nbsp;previously been in charge of Wolves during the 2022-23 season. He parted ways with the Wolves before the start of the 2023-24 season in August and has been without a club since then.&nbsp;

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He will now succeed Moyes&nbsp;having&nbsp;ended his five-year association with the Hammers at the end of the season. He went down as one of the&nbsp;greatest&nbsp;managers in the history of the East London side&nbsp;leading&nbsp;them to UEFA Europa Conference League success in the 2022-23 season. He led the Hammers to one Europa League semifinal and one quarterfinal in other European runs.&nbsp;

Lopetegui&nbsp;comes with&nbsp;a proven resume at West Ham, having previously managed clubs like Real Madrid and Sevilla. With the latter, he won the Europa League in 2020 but had a brief spell with Real Madrid before being sacked in 2019. He was also Spain’s manager&nbsp;having&nbsp;taken charge in 2016, but&nbsp;was sacked&nbsp;on the eve of the 2018 FIFA World Cup after announcing his intention to manage Real Madrid.&nbsp;

West Ham United have announced Julen Lopetegui as their new manager as he succeeds David Moyes at the London club. The announcement comes three days after the Hammers ended their Premier League campaign on Sunday where they finished ninth and made it to the quarterfinal of the Europa League.

West Ham United have announced Julen Lopetegui as their new manager as he succeeds David Moyes at the London club. The announcement comes three days after the Hammers ended their Premier League campaign on Sunday where they finished ninth and made it to the quarterfinal of the Europa League. While the announcement was made on Thursday (May 23), Lopetegui will start work with the West Ham side officially from July 1. Lopetegui opens up on West Ham move “I feel very happy, first of all, to be able to be part of the future of this big Club,” said Lopetegui. “We will try to put our stamp on the Club. “I feel that we have a fantastic platform. I think the last few years have been very good years to have this base, of course, but my ambition as a coach is always to be better and better, to achieve more and bigger aims and to encourage and improve the players, the team, and to compete because football is about this – to compete. We are very ambitious about this,” the former Real Madrid boss added. This will be Lopetegui’s second job in England, having previously been in charge of Wolves during the 2022-23 season. He parted ways with the Wolves before the start of the 2023-24 season in August and has been without a club since then. ALSO READ | Bayern Munich close to signing relegated Burnley boss Vincent Kompany as next manager He will now succeed Moyes having ended his five-year association with the Hammers at the end of the season. He went down as one of the greatest managers in the history of the East London side leading them to UEFA Europa Conference League success in the 2022-23 season. He led the Hammers to one Europa League semifinal and one quarterfinal in other European runs. Lopetegui comes with a proven resume at West Ham, having previously managed clubs like Real Madrid and Sevilla. With the latter, he won the Europa League in 2020 but had a brief spell with Real Madrid before being sacked in 2019. He was also Spain’s manager having taken charge in 2016, but was sacked on the eve of the 2018 FIFA World Cup after announcing his intention to manage Real Madrid.

Julen Lopetegui officially succeeds David Moyes at West Ham United; to start work on 1 July

Bayern Munich are close to signing Vincent Kompany as the new manager to replace outgoing Thomas Tuchel after an extended search that has seen several top-level coaches snub the Bavarian club.

Bayern Munich are close to signing Vincent Kompany as the new manager to replace outgoing Thomas Tuchel after an extended search that has seen several top-level coaches snub the Bavarian club. According to British media reports, Bayern are in advanced talks with Burnley where Kompany is currently employed as the head coach. Burnley's owner, Alan Pace has held conversations with Bayern officials while the Belgian has already given his nod for the move to Germany. Kompany is on the verge of getting the high-profile job despite having a disappointing campaign with Burnley where the club was relegated to the Championship. After a high-flying promotion to the Premier League, Kompany could not adjust to the rigours of top-tier football as Burnley finished the season with only 24 points in 38 matches on the 19th position, ahead of Sheffield United. Kompany has Bundesliga experience, having played at Hamburg before joining Manchester City. He is fluent in German as well which could have played a part in his selection as the Bayern boss. Prior to Kompany, Bayern had been rejected by the likes of Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso, Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann and Austria manager Ralf Rangnick. The former Manchester United manager confirmed last month that he had been approached by Bayern over their soon-to-be vacant manager role. However, Rangnick added that he was not sure if he would take up the opportunity. There were rumors about Hansi Flick returning to the position but the Bayern upper hierarchy apparently turned down the proposal. Also read | Ralf Rangnick TURNS DOWN Bayern Munich job after Alonso, Nagelsmann rejection Tuchel sacked by Bayern In February, the record Bundesliga champions announced they had decided to terminate their collaboration with Thomas Tuchel at the end of the ongoing season despite his contract running till 2025. Tuchel, the former Chelsea manager, took over the reins in March last year from Nagelsmann who was sacked rather unceremoniously by the former Bayern board. While Tuchel did lead Bayern to a Bundesliga title last season, he could not emulate a similar performance in the 23-24 season as Bayer Leverkusen won the title for the first time in their history. Bayern crashed out of the Champions League as well after losing to Real Madrid in the dying seconds of the second leg at Bernabeu. (With inputs from agencies)

Bayern Munich close to signing relegated Burnley boss Vincent Kompany as next manager

Chelsea players had varied and contrasting emotions as the club announced manager Mauricio Pochettino had decided to depart Stamford Bridge by mutual consent on Tuesday (May 21). While forward Nicholas Jackson believed it was a 'facepalm' moment for the club, left-back Marc Cucrella was shell-shocked by the development.&nbsp;

After the announcement, Jackson took to his Instagram handle and posted a story containing a picture of him and Pochettino with only the 'facepalm' emojis - suggesting he was not happy with the decision taken by the Chelsea board to replace yet another manager.&nbsp;

In another story, Jackson added more emojis to convey his real feelings: “Love you coach. Wish we could stay together more [another facepalm]. But may God continue to bless you and your family. Thanks for the advices and support; you’re a true lion and fighter; wish you all the best [heart].”

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Marc Cucurella, who invited a lot of criticism for his gameplay but managed to turn it around late in the season due to Pochettino's tactical tweak of inverting him in the midfield, could be seen surprised by the development.&nbsp;

"Thanks for everything Mister. Good luck in the future," he wrote with three shocked emoji faces.&nbsp;

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Young Player of the Season, Cole Palmer, posted a heartfelt message, thanking the Argentine gaffer for giving him the opportunity to showcase his talent on the big stage after his high-profile move from Manchester City.&nbsp;

Similarly, former Brighton player Moises Caicedo who turned into a well-rounded no. 6 under Pochettino added: "Mister! It was a pleasure (crying face emoji). I wish you all the best for the future! What a person and what a coach."

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<h2>Chelsea announce separation&nbsp;</h2>

Despite having a super end to the decision where Chelsea won five on the bounce and qualified for Europe, Pochettino was not given the long rope and decided to depart on his own terms.&nbsp;

"Chelsea FC can confirm that the club and Mauricio Pochettino have mutually agreed to part ways," Chelsea said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Pochettino said the club was in a&nbsp;better place than he had found and that it would keep moving forward.&nbsp;

"Thank you to the Chelsea ownership group and sporting directors for the opportunity to be part of this football club's history," said Pochettino.&nbsp;

"The club is now well positioned to keep moving forward in the Premier League and Europe in the years to come."

In just two years under the ownership of an American consortium fronted by LA Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly and private equity group Clearlake Capital, Chelsea have spent over £1 billion ($1.3 billion) on new players.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Chelsea players had varied and contrasting emotions as the club announced manager Mauricio Pochettino had decided to depart Stamford Bridge by mutual consent on Tuesday (May 21).

Chelsea players had varied and contrasting emotions as the club announced manager Mauricio Pochettino had decided to depart Stamford Bridge by mutual consent on Tuesday (May 21). While forward Nicholas Jackson believed it was a 'facepalm' moment for the club, left-back Marc Cucrella was shell-shocked by the development. After the announcement, Jackson took to his Instagram handle and posted a story containing a picture of him and Pochettino with only the 'facepalm' emojis - suggesting he was not happy with the decision taken by the Chelsea board to replace yet another manager. In another story, Jackson added more emojis to convey his real feelings: “Love you coach. Wish we could stay together more [another facepalm]. But may God continue to bless you and your family. Thanks for the advices and support; you’re a true lion and fighter; wish you all the best [heart].” 🔵🇸🇳 Nico Jackson’s comment after Mauricio Pochettino news: “🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️” pic.twitter.com/UslmwAZc0m — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 21, 2024 × Marc Cucurella, who invited a lot of criticism for his gameplay but managed to turn it around late in the season due to Pochettino's tactical tweak of inverting him in the midfield, could be seen surprised by the development. "Thanks for everything Mister. Good luck in the future," he wrote with three shocked emoji faces. 🔵⤵️ Marc Cucurella’s reaction to the news of Mauricio Pochettino leaving Chelsea. pic.twitter.com/cXwTHE8QsK — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 21, 2024 × Young Player of the Season, Cole Palmer, posted a heartfelt message, thanking the Argentine gaffer for giving him the opportunity to showcase his talent on the big stage after his high-profile move from Manchester City. Similarly, former Brighton player Moises Caicedo who turned into a well-rounded no. 6 under Pochettino added: "Mister! It was a pleasure (crying face emoji). I wish you all the best for the future! What a person and what a coach." Caicedo the next player to look disappointed. pic.twitter.com/LnjHUOFyKG — CFCDaily (@CFCDaily) May 22, 2024 × Also read | 'F*** off Mauricio': Chelsea fans boo manager Pochettino after Brentford draw Chelsea announce separation Despite having a super end to the decision where Chelsea won five on the bounce and qualified for Europe, Pochettino was not given the long rope and decided to depart on his own terms. "Chelsea FC can confirm that the club and Mauricio Pochettino have mutually agreed to part ways," Chelsea said in a statement. Meanwhile, Pochettino said the club was in a better place than he had found and that it would keep moving forward. "Thank you to the Chelsea ownership group and sporting directors for the opportunity to be part of this football club's history," said Pochettino. "The club is now well positioned to keep moving forward in the Premier League and Europe in the years to come." In just two years under the ownership of an American consortium fronted by LA Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly and private equity group Clearlake Capital, Chelsea have spent over £1 billion ($1.3 billion) on new players. (With inputs from agencies)

Chelsea players stunned after Mauricio Pochettino departs Stamford Bridge

Toni Kroos, 34, took to his Instagram account to announce his retirement decision which has come as a shock to fans. The legendary midfielder will hang up his boots after the end of Euro 2024 where he will be donning the Germany jersey for one last time.

All the titles won by Toni Kroos in his career

Teams at next month's&nbsp;Copa&nbsp;America will have the option of an additional substitution in the event of a concussion or suspected head trauma, South American football's governing body CONMEBOL said on Tuesday. The change in rules will also apply to other tournaments organised by the body following the commencement of the&nbsp;Copa&nbsp;America, which runs from June 20 to July 14 and will be held in the United States.

"In addition to the five changes per team authorised by the regulations, a potential sixth will be added to take care of the health of the players," CONMEBOL said in a statement.

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"This is an extra substitution in the event of a suspected head injury or concussion. To do so, the main referee or the fourth official must be informed and a pink card will be used."

Several head injury charities have called for the use of concussion substitutions in football, with the International Football Association Board (IFAB) enshrining them in football's laws in March, but leaving it open to organisers of individual competitions to implement.

Teams at next month's Copa America will have the option of an additional substitution in the event of a concussion or suspected head trauma, South American football's governing body CONMEBOL said on Tuesday.

Teams at next month's Copa America will have the option of an additional substitution in the event of a concussion or suspected head trauma, South American football's governing body CONMEBOL said on Tuesday. The change in rules will also apply to other tournaments organised by the body following the commencement of the Copa America, which runs from June 20 to July 14 and will be held in the United States. "In addition to the five changes per team authorised by the regulations, a potential sixth will be added to take care of the health of the players," CONMEBOL said in a statement. Also read: Tennis: World number one Novak Djokovic eager to regain form ahead of French Open defence "This is an extra substitution in the event of a suspected head injury or concussion. To do so, the main referee or the fourth official must be informed and a pink card will be used." Several head injury charities have called for the use of concussion substitutions in football, with the International Football Association Board (IFAB) enshrining them in football's laws in March, but leaving it open to organisers of individual competitions to implement.

Copa America 2024: Teams to be allowed concussion substitutions

Italian football league Serie A champions Inter Milan could see a change in ownership over non-repayment of debt around $434 million. The debt is owed by Inter's Chinese owner Suning group to US Investment fund Oaktree and the US firm can take control of the club after the debt repayment deadline passes on Tuesday (May 21).

The Chinese group had taken a loan of about $300 million at an interest rate of 12 per cent to pay the staff and players during the Covid pandemic. The club was kept as collateral for the loan by the Suning group.

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As the US lender waits for the repayment of debt, news agency AFP, citing a source said that a 'not event a single euro' has been paid to Oaktree yet.

Steven Zhang, Inter's president, on Saturday (May 18) accused the US Investment firm of 'jeopardising' &nbsp;the club's financial stability with unspecified legal actions. It also said that Oaktree is obstructing negotiations of full repayment. Zhang's reportedly has been in negotiations with another US fund Pimco to repay Oaktree.

Club's CEO Giuseppe Marotta, however, said that the situation was 'stable'. Marotta made the comments after Inter's last league game on Sunday (May 20) in San Siro.

Inter won the the league title for the second time in four years. The club has won seven trophies along with two European finals ever since Suning group took over in 2016.

They, however, were hit hard by the pandemic and had reported a loss of about $93 million in 2022/23 season before facing a loss of $151 million and $266 million in two seasons prior to that. The losses were majorly due to closure of stadiums and most of the football clubs faced the heat of financial crunch during the Covid times.

Inter's local rivals AC Milan were also taken over by another US fund, Elliot Management, in 2018 after failure of repayment of loan by Chinese businessman Li Yonghong.

Italian football league Serie A champions Inter Milan could see a change in ownership over non-repayment of debt around $434 million. The debt is owed by Inter's Chinese owner Suning group to US Investment fund Oaktree and the US firm can take control of the club after the debt repayment deadline passes on Tuesday (May 21).

Italian football league Serie A champions Inter Milan could see a change in ownership over non-repayment of debt around $434 million. The debt is owed by Inter's Chinese owner Suning group to US Investment fund Oaktree and the US firm can take control of the club after the debt repayment deadline passes on Tuesday (May 21). The Chinese group had taken a loan of about $300 million at an interest rate of 12 per cent to pay the staff and players during the Covid pandemic. The club was kept as collateral for the loan by the Suning group. Also Read: Toni Kroos makes SHOCK retirement announcement; Real Madrid star to hang up boots after... As the US lender waits for the repayment of debt, news agency AFP, citing a source said that a 'not event a single euro' has been paid to Oaktree yet. Steven Zhang, Inter's president, on Saturday (May 18) accused the US Investment firm of 'jeopardising' the club's financial stability with unspecified legal actions. It also said that Oaktree is obstructing negotiations of full repayment. Zhang's reportedly has been in negotiations with another US fund Pimco to repay Oaktree. Club's CEO Giuseppe Marotta, however, said that the situation was 'stable'. Marotta made the comments after Inter's last league game on Sunday (May 20) in San Siro. Inter won the the league title for the second time in four years. The club has won seven trophies along with two European finals ever since Suning group took over in 2016. They, however, were hit hard by the pandemic and had reported a loss of about $93 million in 2022/23 season before facing a loss of $151 million and $266 million in two seasons prior to that. The losses were majorly due to closure of stadiums and most of the football clubs faced the heat of financial crunch during the Covid times. Inter's local rivals AC Milan were also taken over by another US fund, Elliot Management, in 2018 after failure of repayment of loan by Chinese businessman Li Yonghong.

Inter Milan's Chinese owners could lose club to US Investment group over non-repayment of debt

Marcus Rashford paid for his poor season as the Manchester United forward was left out of England boss Gareth Southgate's provisional 33-man squad for Euro 2024 on Tuesday (May 21).

Marcus Rashford paid for his poor season as the Manchester United forward was left out of England boss Gareth Southgate's provisional 33-man squad for Euro 2024 on Tuesday (May 21). Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson and Chelsea skipper Reece James were among the other big names to miss out on the squad, which must be trimmed to a maximum of 26 before the tournament in Germany begins. Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton was rewarded for the Eagles' brilliant end to the Premier League season with his first-ever call-up. Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite and Liverpool duo Jarell Quansah and Curtis Jones are the other uncapped players selected with Southgate short on defensive options. England face Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 3 and Iceland four days later before jetting off for Germany, where they are one of the favourites to win the tournament. The wealth of options available to Southgate in attacking areas means Rashford misses out on a major international tournament for the first time since the 2014 World Cup. Rashford has scored just eight times in 42 appearances for his club this season and only recently returned from injury. "These are difficult calls. With Marcus, I just feel other players in that area have had better seasons. It's as simple as that," said Southgate. In a social media post, Rashford said: "Wishing Gareth and the boys all the best." Henderson's injury-hit move to Ajax in January after a short spell in Saudi Arabia has not done enough to earn the 33-year-old a place. "Henderson's given himself every chance. The determining factor was the injury he picked up in the last (international) camp," added Southgate. "He missed five weeks and wasn't able to get back up to the level of intensity. It was a difficult decision." The same goes for Jadon Sancho despite his renaissance on his return to Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund on loan from United. Raheem Sterling and Kalvin Phillips were also overlooked despite shining for Southgate in the past at major tournaments. Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, who fired Manchester City to the Premier League title on Sunday, and Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka are included as part of a fearsome collection of creative talent to supply England's all-time top goalscorer Harry Kane. Also read | Star World Cup winner makes shocking return as France name Euro 2024 squad England's men begin their quest to win a major tournament for the first time in 58 years against Serbia on June 16 before facing Denmark and Slovenia in Group C. The Three Lions have come agonisingly close to glory under Southgate before, losing the Euro 2020 final on penalties to Italy. England also reached the 2018 World Cup semi-finals and the last eight of the 2022 World Cup. "Are we one of those teams who can win? Of course," said Southgate. "I'd be an idiot if I said no, but if I said yes, that doesn't mean there's not a lot of work ahead of us. "They know what is possible, they know what they've won at club level and what that's taken. You can see cup football, you have to navigate game-by-game." Squad: Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal), Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), James Trafford (Burnley) Defenders: Kyle Walker, John Stones (both Manchester City), Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire (both Manchester United), Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton), Jarell Quansah, Joe Gomez (both Liverpool), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Lewis Dunk (Brighton) Midfielders: Declan Rice (Arsenal), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones (both Liverpool) Forwards: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich/GER), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), Ivan Toney (Brentford), Jarrod Bowen (West Ham), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), James Maddison (Tottenham), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid/ESP), Phil Foden, Jack Grealish (both Manchester City), Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace)

Gareth Southgate drops Marcus Rashford from England’s Euro 2024 squad

Liverpool's Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah has hinted at staying at the club amid rumours of his departure. Salah, who enters the final year of his contract next month, hasn't signed an extension yet. Notably, in the last summer window, a bit amounting to $190 from Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad was rejected by the club.

Salah, however, seems determined to stay at the club and wrote on social media: "We know that trophies are what count and we will do everything possible to make that happen next season. Our fans deserve it and we will fight like hell."

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He also posted a heartwarming message for Jurgen Klopp, who left the job after the end of Premier League season a few days ago after spending about nine years at Anfield. Salah had had a heated discussion with Klopp a few weeks ago on the sideline during the game against West Ham.&nbsp;

The 31-year-old, however, seems to have moved forward from the&nbsp;incident.&nbsp;"It was great sharing all those trophies and experiences with you over the past seven years," Salah wrote on social media alongside a picture of him and Klopp.&nbsp;

"I wish you the best of luck for the future and hope we meet again," his post further read.

Dutchman Arne Slot has replaced Klopp at the Premier League club and will take the charge on June 1st. Slot, who has moved to Liverpool from Feyenoord, has the first game as manager against Real Betis in pre-season friendly.&nbsp;

Salah is expected to be available for the game as he will not be playing any international tournament this year. Some of his teammates, however, will be unavailable for national duties in Copa America and Euro 2024.

Euro 2024 starts on June 15 while Copa America starts in June 21.

Liverpool's Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah has hinted at staying at the club amid rumours of his departure. Salah, who enters the final year of his contract next month, hasn't signed an extension yet.

Liverpool's Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah has hinted at staying at the club amid rumours of his departure. Salah, who enters the final year of his contract next month, hasn't signed an extension yet. Notably, in the last summer window, a bit amounting to $190 from Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad was rejected by the club. Salah, however, seems determined to stay at the club and wrote on social media: "We know that trophies are what count and we will do everything possible to make that happen next season. Our fans deserve it and we will fight like hell." Also Read: Toni Kroos makes SHOCK retirement announcement; Real Madrid star to hang up boots after... He also posted a heartwarming message for Jurgen Klopp, who left the job after the end of Premier League season a few days ago after spending about nine years at Anfield. Salah had had a heated discussion with Klopp a few weeks ago on the sideline during the game against West Ham. The 31-year-old, however, seems to have moved forward from the incident. "It was great sharing all those trophies and experiences with you over the past seven years," Salah wrote on social media alongside a picture of him and Klopp. "I wish you the best of luck for the future and hope we meet again," his post further read. Dutchman Arne Slot has replaced Klopp at the Premier League club and will take the charge on June 1st. Slot, who has moved to Liverpool from Feyenoord, has the first game as manager against Real Betis in pre-season friendly. Salah is expected to be available for the game as he will not be playing any international tournament this year. Some of his teammates, however, will be unavailable for national duties in Copa America and Euro 2024. Euro 2024 starts on June 15 while Copa America starts in June 21.

'Next season...,' Mohamed Salah on his future at Liverpool amid exit rumours

Legendary Real Madrid and German midfielder Toni Kroos has announced he will be retiring from football after next month's European Championship. The 34-year-old midfielder took to his Instagram account to announce his decision which has come as a shock to fans.

Legendary Real Madrid and German midfielder Toni Kroos has announced he will be retiring from football after next month's European Championship. The 34-year-old midfielder took to his Instagram account to announce his decision which has come as a shock to fans. Kroos joined Real Madrid in 2014 from Bayern Munich and went on to have a staggering career that most footballers can only dream of. However, his retirement comes amid reports that Madrid were offering a one-year extension on his current contract. "July 17th, 2014 - the day of my presentation at Real Madrid, the day that changed my life. My life as a footballer - but especially as a person. It was the start of a new chapter at the biggest club in the world,” Kroos wrote. "After 10 years, at the end of the season this chapter comes to an end. I will never forget that insolent successful time! I would particularly like to thank everyone that welcomed me with an open heart and trusted me. But especially I would like to thank you, dear Madridistas, for your affection and your love from the first day until the last one." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Toni Kroos (@toni.kr8s) × Real Madrid issue statement Real Madrid confirmed the decision on its website and wished good luck to the German who had become "part of the history" of the club. "Real Madrid CF announces that Toni Kroos has decided to end his career as a professional football player after Euro 2024." "Real Madrid wants to express its gratitude and affection to Toni Kroos, a player who is already part of the history of Real Madrid and who is one of the great legends of our club and world football," read the statement. As a Madrid player, Kroos won 22 titles in his 463 appearances which includes four European Cups, five Club World Cups, four European Super Cups, four LaLiga titles, one Copa del Rey and four Spanish Super Cups. Club president Florentino Perez said that Real Madrid will always be Kroos' home in the statement. "Toni Kroos is one of the great players in the history of Real Madrid and that this club is and will always be his home," said Perez. Also read | Real Madrid stun Bayern Munich with late fightback to enter UEFA Champions League final Kroos, who already has five Champions League titles to his name, would be hoping to add a sixth one when he takes the field at Wembley on June 1 against Borussia Dortmund in the final. Despite being in the final leg of his career, Kroos has been a pivotal part in Madrid's push for another UCL title. His assist to Vinicius Junior in the semifinal first leg against Bayern Munich was the key moment in the tie that helped the Los Blancos eventually prevail and book a final berth. Apart from Real Madrid, Kroos will be in action for Germany as he came back from retirement to don the national jersey for the continental championship. (With inputs from agencies)

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Former Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand believes that Erik ten Hag will be sacked, regardless of the result of Saturday's (May 25) FA Cup final against Manchester City. The Dutch manager has&nbsp;endured a turbulent season at Old Trafford where United finished eighth in the Premier League and remain on the&nbsp;precipice of being out of Europe for the next season.&nbsp;

Winning against City could grant a place in Europa League but the form Pep Guardiola's men have displayed in recent months, it looks highly unlikely that a disjointed United could topple them.&nbsp;

"The more and more I think about it, win or lose, I don’t think Ten Hag will be there come next season," said Ferdinand.&nbsp;

The fans have been slowly losing patience with Ten Hag who has failed to stamp his authority over the team. Despite being at the helm for two seasons now, United still do not have a characteristic style of play. The team looks shaky with bunting the ball forward being the only noticeable tactic from Ten Hag.&nbsp;

"I’m not saying that’s what I want, I’m just saying what I believe is going to happen, and I believe that the club are going to look elsewhere I think," said the former United defender.&nbsp;

"I don’t think (winning the FA Cup) changes anything in the eyes of INEOS. I’ve not spoken to anyone there, this is just an assumption, this is what I think. I&nbsp;keep saying this, I sound like a broken record: performance level can drop but your style of football should be there to identify. It’s not," he added.&nbsp;

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<h2>United's struggles</h2>

Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS Group which recently acquired a 25 per cent stake in United will be looking to assert its authority over the club and getting rid of an under-performing manager appears to be the best bet.&nbsp;

After United's final home match of the season, Ten Hag was booed by the fans as he took the microphone to rouse the fans, before the FA Cup final.&nbsp;

After Ten Hag's speech, United's talisman&nbsp;Bruno Fernades hinted that not all was well behind the scenes as he gave a vague answer on his future at the club. Fernandes said he would only stay at the club if the upper hierarchy wanted him. &nbsp;

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Former Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand believes that Erik ten Hag will be sacked, regardless of the result of Saturday's (May 25) FA Cup final against Manchester City.

Former Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand believes that Erik ten Hag will be sacked, regardless of the result of Saturday's (May 25) FA Cup final against Manchester City. The Dutch manager has endured a turbulent season at Old Trafford where United finished eighth in the Premier League and remain on the precipice of being out of Europe for the next season. Winning against City could grant a place in Europa League but the form Pep Guardiola's men have displayed in recent months, it looks highly unlikely that a disjointed United could topple them. "The more and more I think about it, win or lose, I don’t think Ten Hag will be there come next season," said Ferdinand. The fans have been slowly losing patience with Ten Hag who has failed to stamp his authority over the team. Despite being at the helm for two seasons now, United still do not have a characteristic style of play. The team looks shaky with bunting the ball forward being the only noticeable tactic from Ten Hag. "I’m not saying that’s what I want, I’m just saying what I believe is going to happen, and I believe that the club are going to look elsewhere I think," said the former United defender. "I don’t think (winning the FA Cup) changes anything in the eyes of INEOS. I’ve not spoken to anyone there, this is just an assumption, this is what I think. I keep saying this, I sound like a broken record: performance level can drop but your style of football should be there to identify. It’s not," he added. Also read | Rattled Erik ten Hag beefs with 'embarrasing' media after Man United's FA Cup win United's struggles Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS Group which recently acquired a 25 per cent stake in United will be looking to assert its authority over the club and getting rid of an under-performing manager appears to be the best bet. After United's final home match of the season, Ten Hag was booed by the fans as he took the microphone to rouse the fans, before the FA Cup final. After Ten Hag's speech, United's talisman Bruno Fernades hinted that not all was well behind the scenes as he gave a vague answer on his future at the club. Fernandes said he would only stay at the club if the upper hierarchy wanted him. (With inputs from agencies)

Regardless of FA Cup result, ‘Ten Hag will be sacked,’ claims former Man United player

Following the conclusion of the 2023/24 season of the Premier League, let’s look at managers with the most title wins in the competition.

Managers With Most Premier League Titles

Manchester City created history on Sunday (May 19) by winning the fourth consecutive English Premier League (PL) title with a 3-2&nbsp;win over West Ham. City, with the latest title,&nbsp;went past arch-rivals Manchester United for most consecutive Premier League titles and now are the first team to win four consecutive PL titles.

Their fiercest title contender of the season, Arsenal, finished second despite 2-1 win against Everton.

Arsenal were on top for the most weeks in the season before City took over with a 2-0 win against the Tottenham Hotspurs last week.

For Arsenal to win the title, they had to win their final league game while City had to lose theirs against West Ham.

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City, however, started the game against West Ham full of aggression. 
 
Phil Foden, who recently won the Premier League Player of the Season award, drew the first blood for City with a goal in the second minute.

Before West Ham could come to terms with the first goal, Foden added one more to his tally in the 18th minute as City went 2-0 up.&nbsp;

The first half, however, ended with City leading 2-1, thanks to West Ham's Mohammed Kudus who scored in 42nd minute for his team.

City's Rodri added one more to his team's tally in 59th minute as the game got all but over.

As for Arsenal, they played catch up throughout the game against Everton after the latter got up 1-0 in the 40th minute thanks to Idrissa Gueye goal. Arsenal, however, replied back sharply within the next three minutes as Takehiro Tomiyasu brought his team equal in the 43rd minute.

Kai Havertz's 89th minute goal did manage to get Arsenal the win but it wasn't enough to the title as they finished at 89 points, two short than City's 91.

Manchester City created history on Sunday (May 19) by winning the fourth consecutive English Premier League (PL) title with a 3-2 win over West Ham. City, with the latest title, went past arch-rivals Manchester United for most consecutive Premier League titles and now are the first team to win four consecutive PL titles.

Manchester City created history on Sunday (May 19) by winning the fourth consecutive English Premier League (PL) title with a 3-2 win over West Ham. City, with the latest title, went past arch-rivals Manchester United for most consecutive Premier League titles and now are the first team to win four consecutive PL titles. Their fiercest title contender of the season, Arsenal, finished second despite 2-1 win against Everton. Arsenal were on top for the most weeks in the season before City took over with a 2-0 win against the Tottenham Hotspurs last week. For Arsenal to win the title, they had to win their final league game while City had to lose theirs against West Ham. Also Read: Liverpool’s Klopp calls Guardiola the best manager in world, comments on 115 charges levelled against Man City City, however, started the game against West Ham full of aggression. Phil Foden, who recently won the Premier League Player of the Season award, drew the first blood for City with a goal in the second minute. Before West Ham could come to terms with the first goal, Foden added one more to his tally in the 18th minute as City went 2-0 up. The first half, however, ended with City leading 2-1, thanks to West Ham's Mohammed Kudus who scored in 42nd minute for his team. City's Rodri added one more to his team's tally in 59th minute as the game got all but over. As for Arsenal, they played catch up throughout the game against Everton after the latter got up 1-0 in the 40th minute thanks to Idrissa Gueye goal. Arsenal, however, replied back sharply within the next three minutes as Takehiro Tomiyasu brought his team equal in the 43rd minute. Kai Havertz's 89th minute goal did manage to get Arsenal the win but it wasn't enough to the title as they finished at 89 points, two short than City's 91.

Premier League: Manchester City beat West Ham to become first team to win four straight titles

Arne Slot has been officially announced as the new head coach of Liverpool Football Club. Slot will be replacing Jurgen Klopp who departs Anfield after nine successful years at the helm.&nbsp;

Slot has signed a three-year contract and will formally take up the position on June 1, 2024, subject to a work permit, the club confirmed. The 45-year-old will be joining the Merseyside Reds from Eredivisie&nbsp;club Feyenoord after a compensation deal worth $12 million was agreed between the clubs, according to reports.&nbsp;

During his time in the Dutch league, Slot led&nbsp;Feyenoord to the league title in 2023 and was named Eredivisie Manager of the Year on two occasions. Last month, he helped engineer a 1-0 victory in the KNVB Cup final against NEC Nijmegen.

Prior to the Feyenoord job, Slot showed his coaching credentials as the AZ Alkmaar head coach where he led them to second place in the table, trailing leaders Ajax only on goal difference when the Dutch season was cancelled due to COVID-19 in 2019-20.

Slot will become the first Dutch manager to coach Liverpool - the historic English club that has seen the likes of Bob Paisley, Bill Shankly, Sir Kenny Dalglish and Rafa Benitez in the past.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Slot will be filling massive boots as he takes over from Klopp who became part of the fabric of Liverpool - the city and the football club.

<h2>Klopp departs Anfield on high note</h2>

Klopp signed off as the Liverpool manager on a winning note on Sunday (May 19) after his side beat Wolverhampton Wanderers&nbsp;2-0 in his final Premier League match.

Throughout the match, Klopp was serenaded by the fans who sang his chant almost continuously throughout the 90 minutes. After the match, Klopp addressed the Liverpool fans and unofficially confirmed that Slot had been chosen as his successor.

Despite it being his farewell, Klopp welcomed Slot with open arms and even sang for the new manager during his emotional seven-minute speech.&nbsp;

"The new manager, I want you to sing his name,"&nbsp;Klopp said. "Arne Slot, na na na na na! When the next season starts, go full throttle into it with the new manager. When you start, you keep believing.&nbsp;Don't&nbsp;stop believing."

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"I&nbsp;saw&nbsp;a lot of&nbsp;people crying,&nbsp;same&nbsp;to me too, but change is good. If you go with the right attitude and&nbsp;everything&nbsp;will be fine."

Klopp&nbsp;during&nbsp;his nine years as first-team&nbsp;manager&nbsp;won all the silverware there was to be won,&nbsp;including&nbsp;a Champions League and Premier League title. The Premier League title victory in 2020 saw them end their 30-year drought for a league title win&nbsp;while&nbsp;the Champions League title in 2019 was the start of a new glorious period in the&nbsp;club’s&nbsp;history.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Arne Slot has been officially announced as the new head coach of Liverpool Football Club. Slot will be replacing Jurgen Klopp who departs Anfield after nine successful years at the helm.

Arne Slot has been officially announced as the new head coach of Liverpool Football Club. Slot will be replacing Jurgen Klopp who departs Anfield after nine successful years at the helm. Slot has signed a three-year contract and will formally take up the position on June 1, 2024, subject to a work permit, the club confirmed. The 45-year-old will be joining the Merseyside Reds from Eredivisie club Feyenoord after a compensation deal worth $12 million was agreed between the clubs, according to reports. During his time in the Dutch league, Slot led Feyenoord to the league title in 2023 and was named Eredivisie Manager of the Year on two occasions. Last month, he helped engineer a 1-0 victory in the KNVB Cup final against NEC Nijmegen. Prior to the Feyenoord job, Slot showed his coaching credentials as the AZ Alkmaar head coach where he led them to second place in the table, trailing leaders Ajax only on goal difference when the Dutch season was cancelled due to COVID-19 in 2019-20. Slot will become the first Dutch manager to coach Liverpool - the historic English club that has seen the likes of Bob Paisley, Bill Shankly, Sir Kenny Dalglish and Rafa Benitez in the past. Slot will be filling massive boots as he takes over from Klopp who became part of the fabric of Liverpool - the city and the football club. Klopp departs Anfield on high note Klopp signed off as the Liverpool manager on a winning note on Sunday (May 19) after his side beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 in his final Premier League match. Throughout the match, Klopp was serenaded by the fans who sang his chant almost continuously throughout the 90 minutes. After the match, Klopp addressed the Liverpool fans and unofficially confirmed that Slot had been chosen as his successor. Despite it being his farewell, Klopp welcomed Slot with open arms and even sang for the new manager during his emotional seven-minute speech. "The new manager, I want you to sing his name," Klopp said. "Arne Slot, na na na na na! When the next season starts, go full throttle into it with the new manager. When you start, you keep believing. Don't stop believing." WATCH | ’Arne Slot, na na na na na’: Jurgen Klopp rolls out red carpet for new manager on Liverpool farewell "I saw a lot of people crying, same to me too, but change is good. If you go with the right attitude and everything will be fine." Klopp during his nine years as first-team manager won all the silverware there was to be won, including a Champions League and Premier League title. The Premier League title victory in 2020 saw them end their 30-year drought for a league title win while the Champions League title in 2019 was the start of a new glorious period in the club’s history. (With inputs from agencies)

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The&nbsp;Premier League match on&nbsp;Sunday (May 19) was historic as&nbsp;Manchester City clinched their fourth consecutive title&nbsp;beating West Ham United 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium.&nbsp;By winning the Sunday game, Pep&nbsp;Guardiola’s&nbsp;side became the first team since the inception of English league football in 1889-90 to win four consecutive titles. However, Pep,&nbsp;the second-most successful manager in the Premier League with six&nbsp;titles, has hinted at a potential exit from Manchester City after the 2024-25 season.&nbsp;

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<h2>Pep to leave Man City?</h2>

"The reality is I am closer to leaving than staying,"&nbsp;Pep said post the match.

"We have talked with the club&nbsp;and&nbsp;my feeling is that&nbsp;I want to stay now. I will stay next season&nbsp;and&nbsp;during the&nbsp;season&nbsp;we will talk. But after eight or nine years, we will see."

On Sunday, Pep won his sixth Premier League title in eight seasons after taking&nbsp;charge.

He has&nbsp;won every major honour at the Manchester-based club.

According to Pep, he is now&nbsp;“tired,”&nbsp;having clinched milestone after milestone during his eight years with the City.&nbsp;

Last season, the club became&nbsp;just the second team in Premier League history to win a treble of Champions League, Premier League and the FA Cup. And&nbsp;this&nbsp;season, they&nbsp;could add one more double with another FA Cup final looming.

"I&nbsp;have a contract,&nbsp;I'm&nbsp;still here,"&nbsp;he said.&nbsp;

"Some of the moments&nbsp;I'm&nbsp;a bit tired, but some of the moments I love and we are here winning games, looking good with new players.

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"I&nbsp;start to think&nbsp;about,&nbsp;'No one has done four in a row, why&nbsp;don't&nbsp;we try?'&nbsp;And now I feel&nbsp;it's&nbsp;done, so what next?

"Right&nbsp;now&nbsp;I&nbsp;don't&nbsp;know&nbsp;what exactly the motivation is&nbsp;to do it because&nbsp;it's&nbsp;difficult to find it when everything&nbsp;is done," he concluded.

Another&nbsp;key&nbsp;reason for Pep contemplating&nbsp;quitting Man City could be Jurgen&nbsp;Klopp’s&nbsp;exit at Liverpool.

The duo was fiercest rivals on the touchline during their stay in the Premier League.&nbsp;However,&nbsp;Klopp’s&nbsp;exit at Liverpool could prompt the current Man City boss to leave&nbsp;as well.&nbsp;

Pep has been a&nbsp;huge&nbsp;admirer of Klopp and could&nbsp;therefore&nbsp;follow&nbsp;his footsteps in the coming seasons.&nbsp;

The Premier League match on Sunday (May 19) was historic as Manchester City clinched their fourth consecutive title beating West Ham United 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium.

The Premier League match on Sunday (May 19) was historic as Manchester City clinched their fourth consecutive title beating West Ham United 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium. By winning the Sunday game, Pep Guardiola’s side became the first team since the inception of English league football in 1889-90 to win four consecutive titles. However, Pep, the second-most successful manager in the Premier League with six titles, has hinted at a potential exit from Manchester City after the 2024-25 season. FOUR-IN-A-ROW!!!! We're @premierleague champions 🏆🏆🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/blRyxjPqJB — Manchester City (@ManCity) May 19, 2024 × Pep to leave Man City? "The reality is I am closer to leaving than staying," Pep said post the match. "We have talked with the club and my feeling is that I want to stay now. I will stay next season and during the season we will talk. But after eight or nine years, we will see." On Sunday, Pep won his sixth Premier League title in eight seasons after taking charge. He has won every major honour at the Manchester-based club. According to Pep, he is now “tired,” having clinched milestone after milestone during his eight years with the City. Last season, the club became just the second team in Premier League history to win a treble of Champions League, Premier League and the FA Cup. And this season, they could add one more double with another FA Cup final looming. "I have a contract, I'm still here," he said. "Some of the moments I'm a bit tired, but some of the moments I love and we are here winning games, looking good with new players. ALSO READ | Premier League: Manchester City become first team to claim four consecutive titles with win over West Ham "I start to think about, 'No one has done four in a row, why don't we try?' And now I feel it's done, so what next? "Right now I don't know what exactly the motivation is to do it because it's difficult to find it when everything is done," he concluded. Another key reason for Pep contemplating quitting Man City could be Jurgen Klopp’s exit at Liverpool. The duo was fiercest rivals on the touchline during their stay in the Premier League. However, Klopp’s exit at Liverpool could prompt the current Man City boss to leave as well. Pep has been a huge admirer of Klopp and could therefore follow his footsteps in the coming seasons.

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