Elliot Anderson is the ‘full package’ for England – Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel says Elliot Anderson is the “full package” and does not believe a potential big money move to Manchester City would change the Nottingham Forest star.
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Mourinho named Real Madrid coach on three-year deal
MADRID: Real Madrid appointed Jose Mourinho as their coach on Thursday on a three-year deal, with the Portuguese veteran making a sensational return to the Spanish capital after 13 years away. The 63-year-old replaces Alvaro Arbeloa after Madrid finished a second consecutive season without a major trophy, falling behind domestic rivals Barcelona. “(Real Madrid have) agreed to appoint Jose Mourinho as the first team’s head coach for the next three seasons, until June 30, 2029,” said the 15-time European champions in a statement. “Jose Mourinho will join Real Madrid on July 13, the day preseason begins.” One of football’s most successful yet divisive managers, Mourinho arrives from Benfica, where the Lisbon club completed an unbeaten league campaign but finished third. Benfica said Wednesday Real Madrid were paying 15 million euros ($17.25m) for the Portuguese coach. Mourinho managed Madrid between 2010 and 2013, winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup during an intense period of rivalry with Pep Guardiola’s golden era Barcelona side. Real Madrid became the first club to reach 100 points in a La Liga season under Mourinho in the 2011-12 campaign, although Barcelona did the same in the subsequent season before Mourinho departed. Mourinho divided the Real Madrid dressing room, with some players — including predecessor Arbeloa — fiercely loyal to him, while others were at loggerheads with the coach. Known to rule with an iron fist, Mourinho is charged with bringing Real Madrid’s dressing room egos in check, after multiple conflicts and problems marked a troubled season. Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde was treated in hospital after a row with team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni in May, among other flashpoints. C
Monaco penalties under review after Alpine appeal
BARCELONA, June 11 : The Alpine Formula One team overcame the first hurdle on Thursday to a review of Monaco Grand Prix pit lane speeding penalties that cost Pierre Gasly a place on the podium.
Pirelli to remain sole F1 tyre supplier through 2028
BARCELONA, June 11 : Pirelli will continue as Formula One's sole tyre supplier until the end of 2028 after a mutual agreement between all parties, the governing FIA announced on Thursday.
Alpine clear first hurdle in review of Gasly's Monaco penalty
BARCELONA, June 11 : The Alpine Formula One team overcame the first hurdle on Thursday to a review of Monaco Grand Prix pit lane speeding penalties that cost Pierre Gasly a place on the podium.
Aston Martin expect reality check in Spain after first point of 2026
BARCELONA, June 11 : Aston Martin expect a tough reality check in Spain this weekend after Fernando Alonso brought the struggling Silverstone-based team their first point of the Formula One season in Monaco last Sunday.
Morocco lose star winger Ezzalzouli and Aguerd to injuries for World Cup
NEW JERSEY: Morocco replaced two injured players in their World Cup squad ahead of an opening game against Brazil, including star winger Abde Ezzalzouli. FIFA confirmed late Wednesday that former Barcelona player Ezzalzouli and Marseille defender Nayef Aguerd were withdrawn from the Morocco squad for the tournament. Ezzalzouli helped Real Betis qualify for next season’s Champions League and was a potential breakout star at the World Cup.
Neymar still absent from Brazil training as squad celebrate Ancelotti's birthday
MORRISTOWN, New Jersey, June 10 : Forward Neymar was again absent from Brazil's training ground at Morristown in New Jersey on Wednesday as the team prepare for their World Cup curtain-raiser against Morocco on Saturday while also celebrating coach Carlo Ancelotti's 67th birthday.