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Köln smell Bundesliga, but sack coach and director with immediate effect
At first glance, surprising news from Germany this Monday morning. According to all major German media outlets, 1. FC Köln have parted ways with head coach Gerhard Struber and sporting director Christian Keller with immediate effect. And this comes at a time when Die Geißböcke can almost smell a return to the Bundesliga. Köln have now turned to Friedhelm Funkel, a familiar face.
Panicking Köln senses Bundesliga return but replaces coach on the verge of promotion
At first glance, it was surprising news out of Germany on Monday morning. 1. FC Köln parted ways with head coach Gerhard Struber and sporting director Christian Keller with immediate effect despite being on the verge of a return to the Bundesliga. The club has now turned to Friedhelm Funkel, a familiar face.
Barcelona narrowly scraped past already relegated Valladolid
Barcelona did good business in the title race on Saturday evening. Already relegated Real Valladolid were beaten away from home: 1-2.
Bayern Munich crowned champions of Germany after Leverkusen slip-up
Bayern Munich were crowned champions of Germany on Sunday. Due to Bayer Leverkusen's dropped points against SC Freiburg, Der Rekordmeister can no longer be caught in the title race.
Messi ends goal drought as Inter Miami cruise to victory
Lionel Messi had gone four matches without scoring, but in the game against New York Red Bulls, the Argentine found the net again for a victorious Inter Miami.
Arteta cannot yet say anything about Timber's availability
Mikel Arteta was unable to provide clarity on Jurriën Timber's physical condition after Arsenal's defeat to Bournemouth. The Dutchman remains a doubt for the return leg against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
Inzaghi mysterious about Martínez's playing time and wary of Barça
Simone Inzaghi cannot yet confirm whether captain Lautaro Martínez will play against Barcelona on Tuesday. The Inter Milan coach indicated during the press conference ahead of the match that it will likely be all or nothing: either he starts or he won’t play at all.
Crystal Palace standout proves to be a jack of all trades and wins chess tournament
After his starring role in the FA Cup semi-final with Crystal Palace, Eberechi Eze has secured another victory but this time not on the pitch. The 26-year-old England international won a chess tournament featuring twelve well-known content creators and athletes.
Mourinho furious again: 'Final league standings were decided before it even started'
José Mourinho lost 0-1 to Besiktas on Sunday and can forget about the Turkish league title. After the match, the Portuguese did not show his best side.
Wenger disagrees with Champions League participation for struggling English side
After the first legs of the Europa League semi-finals, there is a strong chance that Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will meet in the final in just over two weeks. The winner will receive the trophy and a place in the Champions League. Arsène Wenger believes that is not fair.