Andoni Iraola vows not to change as he embraces Liverpool’s ‘magic’
New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola intends to enjoy the “magic” of the job but he does not want it to change him.
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Herve Renard returns as Ivory Coast coach
PARIS: Herve Renard, who led Ivory Coast to 2015 Africa Cup of Nations glory, has returned for a second spell as coach, the Ivorian football federation (FIF) announced on Tuesday. The 57-year-old Frenchman replaces Emerse Fae, who was not retained despite guiding The Elephants to the AFCON title in 2024. Fae also took the Ivorians into the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time in June, losing 2-1 to Norway in the last 32. Renard had the thankless task of being hired as Tunisia coach after they lost their opening World Cup group match 5-1 to Sweden, before overseeing two more heavy defeats by Japan and the Netherlands. He has plenty of experience in African football and also coached Zambia to an emotional triumph in the Africa Cup of Nations in 2012. Renard has also had spells at Morocco, Ghana and Angola. He was in charge of Saudi Arabia at the 2022 World Cup where they beat eventual champions Argentina in the group stage. Renard took charge of the Saudis again in 2024 but was relieved of his duties before this year’s World Cup. His first task back with Ivory Coast will be their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ghana in September. The finals are being co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Reusser triumphs in time trial to take yellow jersey in Tour de France Femmes
FRANCE, Aug 4 : Reigning world time trial champion Marlen Reusser aced Tuesday's individual time trial in Tour de France Femmes to win stage four and took the yellow jersey from Sigrid Haugset.
Frenchman Renard named Ivory Coast coach for second spell
Aug 4 : French coach Herve Renard has returned to take over Ivory Coast, who he led to the African title in 2015, the Ivorian federation announced in a statement on Tuesday.
Van Gaal floats possibility of another stint as Netherlands coach
Aug 4 : Veteran coach Louis van Gaal said he would not rule out the possibility of another return to the helm of the Netherlands national team amid speculation over who will replace Ronald Koeman.
Women's Tour de France hit with scandal as teams accuse riders of wearing padded bras to gain an advantage
Armando Salguero breaks down the reporting and withheld information surrounding the Kyle Shanahan car crash.
Chelsea sign England midfielder Henderson from Brentford
Aug 3 : Chelsea have signed experienced midfielder Jordan Henderson on a two-year contract following his departure from Brentford, the Premier League club said on Monday.
Ireland's Maguire returns for fourth Solheim Cup as a captain's pick
LONDON, Aug 3 : Ireland's Leona Maguire will play in her fourth Solheim Cup after Europe captain Anna Nordqvist named her wildcard picks on Monday for next month's clash with the United States in the Netherlands.
Norway's Haugset rides to solo win, takes yellow jersey in Tour de France Femmes
GENEVA, Aug 3 : Sigrid Haugset sped to a solo victory to become the first Norwegian to win a stage at the Tour de France Femmes on Monday, and took the overall lead from Dutchwoman Lorena Wiebes.