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Departing Manchester City manager has left huge imprint but equally stands alone in his willingness to adaptWhen Pep Guardiola arrived in English football in the summer of 2016, there was a degree of scepticism. The quality of the football produced by his Barcelona had been extraordinary – and it's perhaps difficult now, 18 years on, to remember...
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Carrick handed job after his successful interim spell44-year-old says he will target 'biggest honours'Michael Carrick has been confirmed as Manchester United's permanent head coach until 2028, with the 44-year-old promising to "challenge for the biggest honours again”.Since taking over as interim manager from Ruben Amorim in January with United...
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Enzo Maresca has agreed deal in principle to take over'What a time we have had together,' Guardiola says Manchester City have confirmed Pep Guardiola is leaving at the end of the season. The manager is to step away after Sunday's match at home to Aston Villa with one year on his contract, and City have lined up Enzo Maresca to replace him."What a...
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After three years in Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo has finally lifted the Saudi Pro League trophy. The Portuguese forward scored twice in Al-Nassr's decisive victory against Damac on the final day of the Saudi league season. This win crowns Al-Nassr champions for the first time since 2019.
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Dozens of people were detained overnight in the French capital after a violent brawl involving fans of OGC Nice, further blemishing a torrid season for the Riviera team who face Lens in the French Cup final on Friday and must win a two-legged play-off next week to remain in Ligue 1.
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How the modest club from Krefeld rocked the holders to win the 1985 DFB-Pokal final – only for their fortunes to fade when funding ran dryWhen Matthias Herget, flanked by Horst Feilzer and Norbert Brinkmann, lifted der Pott on a sun-dappled evening at Berlin's Olympic stadium four decades ago, a unique moment passed in the stolid world of German...
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The winner will qualify for the GB team for the 2027 World Solving Championship, an event where they are often medal contendersThis week's puzzle is a chance to enter an annual national competition in which Guardian readers traditionally perform well and in considerable numbers. White in the diagram, playing as usual up the board, is to play...
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Spence and Toney in for England, Alexander-Arnold out Premier League finale preview | Mail Michael your thoughtsBarney Ronay on social media makes a pertinent point: "Harry Maguire: anatomy of how NOT to make a case for being the perfect 7-week back-up squad member. No need for Tuchel to explain now. We all save five mins.”The final man in the 26...
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Melbourne Victory playmaker wins Johnny Warren medalVeteran still to make call on future with playing career up in airJuan Mata had been written off, another caught in the mire of Australian football despite being a World Cup winner. Ever-smiling, now the 38-year-old also has the last laugh, having won the A-League Men's Johnny Warren medal, the...
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Arsenal's party heading south, fights for Europe – and survival – and London taxpayers cheering on West HamPremier League top scorers: the latest standingsLast week's costly defeat at Leeds means Brighton must overcome Manchester United on the final day to ensure they secure a place in Europe for the second time in their history. The good news...
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