Noel King accession smacks of nostalgia over strategic planning
In a move that has left many scratching their heads, Dundalk FC announced on Monday the appointment of Stephen O'Donnell's successor.
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Pep Guardiola: Liverpool's Merseyside derby fate served as warning for Manchester City
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Liverpool's surprise derby defeat to Everton served as a warning to his players ahead of a 4-0 thrashing of Brighton.
LOI preview: Duffer's 'family' face off against Pat's
Noel King marks his return to men's League of Ireland football for the first time in over two decades with a home game against Bohemians in Oriel Park this evening.
Kylian Mbappe stars as PSG close in on Ligue 1 title
Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele each scored twice as Paris St Germain moved to the brink of sealing another Ligue 1 title with a 4-1 win at Lorient.
Man City crush Brighton to maintain title charge
Manchester City closed the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal to a single point after Phil Foden's first-half double helped inspire a resounding 4-0 victory over Brighton. Kevin De Bruyne's eye-catching diving header set Pep Guardiola's reigning champions on course for a comprehensive success at a soggy Amex Stadium. City, who have a game in hand on the table-topping Gunners, were in complete control by the break as Foden moved past 50 top-flight goals with a quick-fire brace, before Julian Alvarez completed the rout in the second period. In-form Foden now has eight goals in only 10 career appearances against outclassed Albion thanks to a deflected free-kick followed by a clinical first-time finish just eight minutes later. Albion, whose persistence in playing out from the back contributed to their downfall, had reason to feel aggrieved about the England midfielder's first strike due to him going down under minimal contact from Lewis Dunk following a nibble from Jakub Moder. But Roberto De Zerbi's 11th-placed hosts could have few complaints about their winless run stretching to five games as City deservedly leapfrogged Liverpool into second spot and moved within touching distance of Arsenal, while giving their goal difference a timely boost. City resumed their title defence after scraping past Chelsea to reach the FA Cup final on the back of crashing out of the Champions League at the hands of Real Madrid. Manager Guardiola warned his title-chasing side faced one of their toughest tests of the seasons in Sussex and, with top scorer Erling Haaland once again unavailable due to injury, made three changes. The visitors eased their way into the contest before edging ahead in the 17th minute thanks to a moment of magic.
Phil Foden brace helps Man City thump Brighton and close gap on leaders Arsenal
Manchester City closed the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal to a single point after Phil Foden’s first-half double helped inspire a resounding 4-0 victory over Brighton.
My players persuaded me to change my mind – Xavi explains Barcelona U-turn
Xavi has revealed he decided to stay at Barcelona after his players persuaded him not to leave.
Feyenoord boss Arne Slot confident agreement can be reached over Liverpool move
Arne Slot wants to take the Liverpool job and hopes an agreement can be reached with Feyenoord to allow him to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.