Carlo Ancelotti: Our best may not be good enough
Carlo Ancelotti is preparing to manage in a record fifth Champions League final just a year after his shock return to Real Madrid from Everton, who he hopes to do a favour by beating rivals Liverpool.
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Liverpool and Real Madrid go toe-to-toe as Paris hosts a mouth-watering Champions League final on Saturday evening.
Bafana boss Broos on Jali, Zwane omission: 'You can't do everything'
Bafana Bafana boss Hugo Broos did not mince his words when he was questioned on Andile Jali and Themba Zwane's omission from the national team.
Courtois ready for penalties against Liverpool: 'It's a moment to shine'
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has said he will not be afraid to take a penalty if their Champions League final against Liverpool goes the distance on Saturday.
Kyle Lafferty returns to Northern Ireland squad
Northern Ireland boss Ian Baraclough says Kyle Lafferty deserves his international recall at the age of 34 after helping Kilmarnock into the cinch Premiership.
Ex-Sligo & Pat's midfielder Rhys McCabe, 29, named Airdrie boss
Former Sligo Rovers and St Pat's midfielder Rhys McCabe has been named player-manager of Scottish outfit Airdrie aged just 29.
Paul McShane retires from playing to focus on coaching
Former Republic of Ireland defender Paul McShane has retired from playing to concentrate on his coaching career. The 36-year-old has spent the past season at Manchester United where he was involved in a unique role as an Under-23 player while also coaching different age groups in the academy set-up at Old Trafford. McShane started his career with the Red Devils in 2002 but failed to make a senior appearance for the club before he enjoyed spells with West Brom, Sunderland, Hull, Reading and Rochdale. "I'm calling it a day playing now," McShane told United's official website. "I've had 20 years playing and I've come back into the club as a player-coach in the Under-23s. It's been a great year and great experience but now it's time to fully focus on the next stage of my career, which will be in coaching. "It's amazing how things work out. It's a great way to end my career, to come back here and help the future generation with their careers. "It was perfect, to be honest with you, when this role came about, and I'm grateful to the people who made it happen. I think it's a great way to end my playing days.