Sources: Xabi Alonso agrees to terms to become next Chelsea head coach - ESPN
Xabi Alonso is set to be confirmed as Chelsea head coach within the next 24 hours, sources have told ESPN, after agreeing to terms to take charge at Stamford Bridge.
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Pep Guardiola: Not even 1 beer for Man City players after FA Cup win - ESPN
LONDON — Pep Guardiola said his Manchester City players would not be allowed «even one beer» to celebrate their FA Cup success as his attention turned immediately to the crucial Premier League clash with Bournemouth.
Semenyo strikes as Man City beat Chelsea 1-0 to win FA Cup
LONDON: Manchester City won the FA Cup on Saturday, beating Chelsea 1-0 in the final with a deftly finished 72nd-minute goal from Antoine Semenyo to complete an English cup double. Ghana’s Semenyo turned and back-heeled the ball past Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez from an Erling Haaland cross. The goal sparked what had been a cautious game into life with both sides having chances in the last 20 minutes, Rayan Cherki forcing a fine save from Sanchez and teammate Matheus Nunes hitting the post. City captain Bernardo Silva, who is leaving the club at the end of the season, described the victory as “very special ... it’s really nice to finish this way and maybe we can still have a small dream that we can still fight for the Premier League.” Pep Guardiola’s City trail leaders Arsenal by two points in the title race going into the last two games of the season. “It’s just special to me in my last season to give them another trophy,” Portugal midfielder Silva said in a pitchside TV interview. “In the beginning of the second half it was really tough for us and they put us under a lot of pressure and made it very difficult.” It was City’s eighth FA Cup triumph and followed victory in the League Cup in March. But it was a seventh domestic cup final defeat in a row for Chelsea, who had looked to the showpiece match for some relief after a turbulent season and two managerial changes. Enzo Fernandez, Joao Pedro and Liam Delap all had chances to score for Chelsea in what for long periods was an even, if unexciting, clash. But the club’s hopes of European football next season now look very slim, while their American BlueCo.
Athena goes above and beyond to retain title at Ring of Honor's Supercard of Honor, eyes legendary reign
Ring of Honor champion Deonna Purrazzo shares with Fox News Digital why free agents should consider joining the company.
Acosta ends 588-day pole drought at Catalan Grand Prix, both Aprilias crash
May 16 : KTM's Pedro Acosta ended a 588-day wait for pole position at the Catalan Grand Prix on Saturday, while title contenders Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin suffered a nightmare qualifying session as both Aprilia riders crashed out.
Suspect arrested in shooting of Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy - ESPN
LAUREL, Miss. — A 20-year-old man wanted in connection to the shooting of Missouri football star Ahmad Hardy at an outdoor concert in Mississippi has been arrested.
Scottish ref under police protection as Celtic penalty sparks online threats
May 15 : The referee who awarded Celtic a controversial penalty in their 3-2 win over Motherwell in the Premiership title race has needed police protection after his personal details were leaked online, the Scottish FA said on Friday.
Man (19) arrested after Celtic v Motherwell referee’s personal details leaked
A 19-year-old man has been arrested after referee John Beaton had his personal details leaked in the wake of the penalty controversy at this week’s Celtic v Motherwell match, Police Scotland have said.