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Barcelona confirms Xavi's turnaround: coach to remain after all
Barcelona confirms that Xavi will serve out his contract, which runs until mid-2025. The 44-year-old coach had announced at the end of January that he would leave after the season.
Porto left shirt number free for Conceição: 'I was sure he would return'
Besides Francisco Conceição, veteran Pepe (41) and coach Sérgio Conceicão are also likely to stay longer at FC Porto. This was announced by chairman Pinto da Costa, after Porto exercised the purchase option on the attacker rented from Ajax.
Barcelona kept hoping for Xavi: 'Haven't spoken with other coaches'
Barcelona has not spoken with other coaches in recent months. That statement was made by president Joan Laporta on Thursday during the press moment in which the Catalans announced that Xavi has reconsidered his decision to leave.
Atletico Madrid made the best offer, but I was afraid of Simeone
Mario Gómez, a former German international who has played for major clubs like Bayern Munich and Stuttgart, recently spoke on the "Phrasenmäher" podcast about his career decisions.
Leipzig clear about plans with Simons: 'We are not a conveyor belt'
Coach Marco Rose is hopeful that Xavi Simons will also be active for RB Leipzig next season. According to the 47-year-old German, the club's qualification for the Champions League this season plays a significant role in the plans with the Dutch international. In this regard, an important match awaits on Saturday against Borussia Dortmund.
Courtois could make his return in Madrid 44 days before the start of the Euros
Already in December, Thibaut Courtois announced that due to his injury, he would not join Belgium for the Euros, but nearly a month and a half before the first group match, the Belgian goalkeeper could make his return between the posts for Real Madrid. This was confirmed by coach Carlo Ancelotti on Thursday afternoon.
Koopmeiners makes his mark again: 'He was involved in everything'
Atalanta Bergamo won 4-1 against Fiorentina on Wednesday evening and will play in the Coppa Italia final on May 15. Teun Koopmeiners once again made his mark on the match.
Milan over anger after two days: 'Congratulations, Internazionale'
AC Milan has provided city rival Internazionale with congratulations after two days. The rival became the national champion on Monday, notably at San Siro (1-2). However, a firm handshake from the Rossoneri remained absent for the time being after the heated duel.
Boy's book gets a romantic ending: Vardy Party back in the Premier League
Jamie Vardy is far from finished. The 37-year-old cult striker from Leicester City, with a career to be admired, remains vital for his employer. Although his contract is expiring, the club is very eager to keep him.
If they don't lose games and we keep doing what we did...
Statements from Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool's manager, after the defeat to Everton, 2-0, on Wednesday.
