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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.
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.
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.
Watford owner is satisfied with a coach and lets him stay
Watford has appointed a permanent manager again. After a trial period of about a month, the Championship participant has decided to permanently appoint interim manager Tom Cleverley to lead the team. This is yet another appointment by the rather dismissal-prone club owner Gino Pozzo.
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.
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.
Rooney critical of Van Dijk's comments, English media give up on title race
Wayne Rooney believes that Liverpool should not complain about the match scheduled for this Saturday at 12:30 PM (UK time) against West Ham United. After the defeat to Everton on Wednesday, the players should feel the need to make amends.
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.
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.
