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FLORENCE, Italy : Fiorentina's Moise Kean scored an excellent first-half solo goal in a 1-0 home win against title-chasing Atalanta in Serie A on Sunday, dealing another blow to the visitors' Scudetto hopes.
Arsenal have announced the onboarding of Andrea Berta as the club's sporting director, filling the gap left by the resignation of Edu Gaspar in November. Andrea is a hugely respected figure in football and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience. He has worked in technical roles for Italian sides Carpenedolo, Parma and Genoa and, most recently, for Atletico Madrid. "I am thrilled to be joining Arsenal in what is a hugely exciting period for the club. I have watched with great interest the way Arsenal has evolved in recent years and I have admired the hard work that has gone in to reestablishing the club as a major force in European football with a passionate following around the world.
Two more football league finals take place in Croke Park today.
Arsenal have appointed Italian Andrea Berta as new sporting director after his 12-year stint at Atletico Madrid, the Premier League club said on Sunday.
LONDON: Arsenal confirmed the appointment of Andrea Berta as the club’s new sporting director on Sunday. The 53-year-old Italian, who spent 12 years with Atletico Madrid before leaving in January, succeeds former Arsenal midfielder Edu in the role. Edu left the post in November, with his deputy Jason Ayto appointed interim sporting director. Berta, who has a background in banking, held roles with Italian sides Parma and Genoa before joining Spanish team Atletico, initially as technical director, in 2013. During his time with the Diego Simeone-managed club, the team won two LaLiga titles, the Copa del Rey and Europa League, as well as the UEFA Super Cup. “I am delighted to be joining Arsenal in what is a hugely exciting period for the club,” said Berta. “I have watched with great interest the way Arsenal has evolved in recent years and I have admired the hard work that has gone in to re-establishing the club as a major force in European football with a passionate following around the world.” Arsenal co-chairman Josh Kroenke added: “Anyone who knows football knows Andrea is an impressive figure.
Philippines sensation Alexandra Eala's remarkable run at the Miami Open came to a brave end with a three-set loss to Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals on Thursday. In an enthralling battle over 2hrs 24mins, fourth-seeded American Pegula emerged with a 7-6 (7/3), 5-7, 6-3 win to seal a place in Saturday's final against world number one Aryna Sabalenka. Sabalenka blasted her way into the final with a 6-2, 6-2 demolition of Italy's Jasmine Paolini. The 19-year-old Eala, ranked 140th in the world, had only two WTA main draw victories to her name before arriving in Miami.
Two Serie A heavyweights will meet this weekend as title-chasing Napoli host top-four hopefuls AC Milan.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged that his side lacked balance and struggled to take control against lowly Leganes but praised their intensity in fighting back to seal a hard-fought 3-2 win over their city rivals on Saturday.