Virgil Van Dijk wins Carabao Cup for Liverpool in extra-time
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk headed the winner deep into extra time as Jurgen Klopp's massively-depleted side beat Chelsea 1-0 to claim a record-extending 10th Carabao Cup.
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Erik ten Hag's brutal text messages shows Manchester United manager's ruthless streak
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has been depicted as a steely leader by Dutch international Noa Lang. In a documentary about his life, the 24 year old player revealed how he was kicked out of Ajax by Ten Hag after an argument with ex-Southampton star Dusan Tadic in 2019.
I knew I had to leave Manchester United - I was dodging Erik ten Hag
Andreas Pereira would do well to avoid Erik ten Hag this weekend. The midfielder steered clear of the Manchester United boss when plotting his exit route in 2022, but will be at close quarters with the Reds chief as he returns to Old Trafford with Fulham this weekend.
La Liga: Barcelona Thump Getafe To Go Second, Atletico Madrid Held By Almeria
Xavi's rejigged Barcelona side thrashed Getafe 4-0 on Saturday to climb to second in La Liga with recalled duo Joao Felix and Raphinha getting on the scoresheet. The defending champions climbed above Girona and have 57 points from 26 games. Leaders Real Madrid have 62 points and play their game in hand at home to Sevilla on Sunday. Real Madrid hope to take their La Liga unbeaten tally to 20 matches as they await old boy Sergio Ramos, who returns for the first time since he left in 2021 to join PSG.
I didn't speak to Erik ten Hag at all at Manchester United because I was so desperate to leave
Former Manchester United star Andreas Pereira says he did not speak to Erik ten Hag before his exit from the club.
Janneke Schopman Resigns As Chief Coach Days After Serious Allegations Against Hockey India
Indian women's hockey team chief coach Janneke Schopman resigned on Friday, days after creating a furore by claiming that she was not valued and respected enough by the national federation. The Dutch coach had taken over the reins of the women's team in 2021 from Sjoerd Marine, who had led the side to a historic fourth position at the Tokyo Olympics. Schopman's contract was to end in August this year after the Paris Olympics but following her recent critical comments, it was expected that she won't continue.
EU Policy. UK blames Brussels as it pulls out of Energy Charter Treaty
The UK government has announced it is quitting a post-Cold War treaty that was intended to protect investments in petroleum-rich post-Soviet states, but has mainly been used by energy firms to sue western European governments, blaming bickering in Brussels for blocking reform.
Olav Kooij pips Tim Merlier in photo finish to win Stage 5 of UAE Tour
Olav Kooij clinched Stage 5 in a thrilling sprint to the finishing line to deny Tim Merlier back-to-back and a third win in five days at the UAE Tour on Friday.