Nottingham Forest targeting 'high-profile manager' as Steve Cooper replacement
Nottingham Forest are ‘on the lookout for a high-profile manager’ as they continue to assess Steve Cooper’s position, according to journalist Dean Jones.
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Xabi Alonso gets first senior managerial role as head coach of Bayer Leverkusen
Former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso has been appointed head coach at Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen.
Former Real Madrid Star Xabi Alonso Replaces Gerardo Seoane As Bayer Leverkusen Coach
Former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso has been named as Bayer Leverkusen's new coach, replacing Gerardo Seoane after he was dismissed by the Bundesliga club on Wednesday. Alonso, 40, has signed a deal until June 2024. In his first coaching job at the top level he takes over a team second from bottom after eight matches of the German season. "I know Leverkusen as an excellent club from my time in Germany," said Alonso, who spent the final three years of his playing career with Bayern Munich.
‘I had to go to another level’ - Iga Swiatek earns Ostrava Open walkover as Ajla Tomljanovic retires
Iga Swiatek returned to the court for the first time since her US Open triumph last month, and advanced to the Agel Open quarter-finals with a 7-5 2-2 walkover victory against qualifier Ajla Tomljanovic. Swiatek and the Australian were engrossed in a tight battle throughout the first set which the three-time grand slam winner eventually took, despite a determined Tomljanovic clawing back a commanding 4-1 Swiatek lead. Ad It was a fierce start to the second set from both players in which all four games went to deuce, but Tomljanovic began to noticeably struggle with a knee injury during the second game, and eventually called it quits.
Showtime as Hawks face Bucks in NBA's Gulf debut
Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young on Wednesday promised to dazzle Gulf fans as the NBA debuts in the oil-rich region with two pre-season games in Abu Dhabi this week.
Xabi Alonso gets first senior role as Bayer Leverkusen manager as Gerardo Seoane is fired
Former Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich midfielder Xabi Alonso has landed his first senior role in management after being confirmed as the new Bayer Leverkusen boss on Wednesday afternoon. Alonso, 40, was part of the Spain team that won the World Cup in 2010 and is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation. Ad Since his retirement he has worked with Real Madrid's youth team and, until recently, as the B team manager for his boyhood club Real Sociedad.
Swiatek wins first match since US Open as Tomljanovic retires
The world number one was leading 7-5, 2-2 in a tight encounter when the Australian quit, shortly after clutching her knee in pain. "It was a great match and it's unfortunate that something happened -- I hope she's going to recover quickly," said Swiatek.
Xabi Alonso appointed as new Bayer Leverkusen coach
Bayer Leverkusen have sacked coach Gerardo Seoane after a poor start to the season, the Bundesliga club said on Wednesday. The 43-year-old Swiss will be replaced by Spaniard Xabi Alonso who has signed a contract until the end of June, 2024.