Davide Ancelotti: Why His Lille Tenure Begins Remotely
Davide Ancelotti, amid World Cup duties, is Lille's new coach, starting remotely. The 36-year-old polyglot beat out Thiago Motta for the job.
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Davide Ancelotti, amid World Cup duties, is Lille's new coach, starting remotely. The 36-year-old polyglot beat out Thiago Motta for the job.
Qatar lost 1-0 to Ireland in a Dublin friendly, hurting World Cup 2026 prep. Next: US camp, El Salvador friendly, then face Switzerland on June 13.
Atlético Madrid deny Julián Álvarez exit, insist 'no offer' from Barcelona and slam Catalan club for 'behaving like a small team' amid transfer rumors.
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Mathys Tel wants to remain at Tottenham after a season of 4 goals, citing Roberto De Zerbi's trust and stability following a €35m permanent transfer from
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President Macron visits France's World Cup squad on June 2, continuing a tradition before the 2026 tournament in North America, aiming to boost team morale.
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Le Mans confirms six departures including Anthony Ribelin and Baptiste Guillaume, as contracts and loans end, reshaping the squad for Ligue 1 survival.
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After winning the Portuguese Cup, Torreense are one game from Liga promotion and a Europa League spot, with plans to play at Rio Maior stadium.
Roberto De Zerbi expressed relief after Tottenham secured Premier League survival on the final day, insisting the club needs summer reinforcements to avoid a
Alvaro Arbeloa's Real Madrid departure confirmed; Mbappé nets 42 goals in farewell season as Carvajal and Alaba also set to exit, and likely La Liga top scorer.
After losing five previous Champions League finals, Ewa Pajor finally won with Barcelona, scoring in the victory over Lyon to end her personal curse.