Derry City beat Bohemians to secure place in FAI Cup final
Derry City are through to the FAI Cup final after defeating Bohemians 2-0 at Dalymount Park.
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Erik ten Hag delivers future verdict as Aston Villa warned ahead of Manchester United
Erik ten Hag has another tough test when Manchester United take on Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.
Everything said about Erik ten Hag Man United future as Ineos get sack decision deadline
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is a man under severe pressure heading into Sunday's clash at Aston Villa.
Carlo Ancelotti Points Finger At Real Madrid's 'Lack Of Intensity'
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Friday that two of the main factors behind his team's poor play this season are "lack of intensity in defence and slow ball circulation". Real Madrid sit second in La Liga on 18 points, three points behind leaders Barcelona, but have not set the new season alight despite the long-awaited addition of star striker Kylian Mbappe over the summer. On Wednesday, the reigning Liga and European champions lost their first match of the season away to French club Lille in the Champions League. "We are still not up to par, but we are not far away," Ancelotti said during his pre-match press conference ahead of Madrid's domestic clash with Villarreal.
Pep Guardiola Talks Of Manchester City Love Affair As Financial Hearing Rumbles On
Pep Guardiola insists he will always defend Manchester City from accusations of financial misconduct because of his trust in the club's owners and his love affair with their fans. City are fighting 115 charges relating to alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules in an ongoing hearing that has been labelled sport's "trial of the century". The English champions deny any wrongdoing, claiming they have a "comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence" to clear their name as they battle to avoid a potential points deduction or even expulsion from the Premier League. A verdict from the independent commission is not expected until 2025, but Guardiola is repeatedly asked awkward questions about the case.
Martin Odegaard Injury Has Forced Arsenal To Be 'Different': Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta says title-chasing Arsenal have had to be "different" while captain Martin Odegaard is sidelined by an ankle problem. Odegaard has missed Arsenal's last six games with the injury he suffered playing for Norway last month, an absence that has forced Arteta to change his plans. Arteta said on Friday that the midfielder was "working so hard" to return, but the Gunners boss could not pinpoint when he would be back in action. Leandro Trossard has come in for the top-flight games missed by Odegaard, as well as the Champions League win over Paris Saint-Germain this week.
Kevin De Bruyne Out Of Belgium Nations League Squad
Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco named his squad on Friday that will take on Italy and France in the Nations League, with Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne missing out through injury. The 33-year-old midfielder had left the question of his international future somewhat up in the air but told Tedesco that he would still be available for selection for the next two years. "I had a long telephone talk with Kevin where, first of all, now he is injured but in general he is very motivated to continue to be with us and to play also the World Cup," said the Italian coach.
Alvaro Morata Returns To Spain Nations League Squad After Injury
Alvaro Morata has been included in Spain's squad for their upcoming Nations League matches, coach Luis de la Fuente announced Friday. The Spanish captain and AC Milan forward returns to the squad after overcoming a muscular problem that forced him to miss his country's opening two encounters in Group A4 of the Nations League -- a draw and a win. "For me he is one of the best strikers in the world. He is also a great captain, he unites a lot, he is very generous, he puts the good of the group first, he is the glue (of the team)," said De la Fuente.