Olympique Lyonnais Feminin renamed to OL Lyonnes
Olympique Lyonnais Feminin, the most successful women's soccer team in the world, have changed their name to OL Lyonnes, majority owner Michele Kang said on Monday.
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Eagles reward coach Nick Sirianni with multiyear extension - ESPN
PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles have agreed to a multiyear extension with head coach Nick Sirianni, the team announced Monday.
Postecoglou deserves another crack if he wins Europa League, says 1984 UEFA Cup hero Hazard
LONDON : The last time Tottenham Hotspur won a European trophy it proved to be manager Keith Burkinshaw's last game in charge and as the club arrive in Bilbao for Wednesday's Europa League final against Manchester United, history could be repeating itself.
Failure Means Manchester City Would Not 'Deserve' Champions League: Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City would not "deserve" to qualify for the Champions League if they finish outside the top five in the Premier League, but is confident they will get over the line. City have had a miserable season by their high standards, ending the campaign without a trophy for the first time since 2017. The deposed Premier League champions are sixth in the table ahead of Tuesday's home match against mid-table Bournemouth but are just one point behind Newcastle, Chelsea and Aston Villa, with a game in hand. The top five clubs in the Premier League will all qualify for next season's Champions League. "If we are not in the Champions League, it's because we don't deserve it," City boss Guardiola said on Monday. "And we'll play the Europa League. So it is what it is."
Guardiola confident Man City will qualify for Champions League
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Monday that he was "absolutely" confident his side can seal one of the top five spots in the Premier League that will guarantee them Champions League football for next season.
Ballon d'Or To Be Awarded On September 22
The Ballon d'Or award ceremony will take place on September 22 this year and the number of awards for women and men will be equal for the first time, organisers said on Monday.
Francesco Farioli Resigns As Ajax Coach Due To 'Different Visions'
Francesco Farioli resigned as coach of Dutch giants Ajax on Monday, a day after the crushing disappointment of finishing runners-up in the title race. The club's technical director described the resignation as "incredibly disappointing". PSV Eindhoven were crowned champions on Sunday, benefitting from the collapse in form of Ajax, who having led by nine points with five matches remaining lost two and drew two of those matches. "Francesco Farioli has decided to leave Ajax after careful consideration," read a club statement.
Tottenham seek redemption in what could be Postecoglou's last dance
LONDON : Tottenham Hotspur have endured their worst domestic season for nearly 50 years, yet on Wednesday in Bilbao's San Mames Stadium all that will be forgiven if they can overcome Manchester United and win the Europa League.