Liverpool have confirmed Arne Slot will succeed Jurgen Klopp as their new head coach.
Klopp s glorious nine-year spell with the Reds came to an end on Sunday with a 2-0 victory over Wolves, after which the German sang Slot s name to the Anfield crowd.
Slot had previously confirmed he would be taking over, and Liverpool have now formally announced the news.
The Dutchman will officially take charge from June 1, subject to receiving a work permit, with reports suggesting he has agreed a three-year contract.
We can announce Arne Slot has agreed a deal to become the club’s new head coach, formally taking up the position on June 1, 2024, subject to a work permit
— Liverpool FC (@LFC)
Slot leaves the Netherlands after three highly successf…
Arsenal made it two wins from two in this season s Europa League group stage as they beat Dundalk 3-0 at Emirates Stadium.
Mikel Arteta made 10 changes to the side that lost 1-0 at home to Leicester City last weekend and they were kept at bay for 42 minutes by an effective Dundalk rearguard until Eddie Nketiah pounced on a goalkeeping error.
Joe Willock doubled the lead before half-time and Nicolas Pepe s super strike put the Gunners firmly in control, allowing them to ease through the closing stages with one eye on the weekend trip to Manchester United.
Patrick McEleney tested Alex Runarsson with the first effort of the match as Dundalk showed they were prepared to work the ball forward rather than simply clear their lines.
Arsenal unsurprisingly control…
Luis Enrique has insisted Spain do not have a lack of leaders in their group in the absence of captain Sergio Busquets.
Barcelona midfielder Busquets will miss Spain s opening Euro 2020 match against Sweden in Seville on Monday after testing positive for coronavirus.
The 32-year-old is one of the key figureheads in La Roja s squad, which is the youngest in the tournament, but Luis Enrique is confident others – including himself – can fill the void.
We do not lack leadership, he said at a news conference ahead of Spain s Group E opener against Sweden on Monday.
The 23 others are going to lead because they are the ones that make the decisions on the pitch.
I m going to lead from the sidelines, too, as all coaches do. If a coach doesn t le…
Inter make Serie A history
Suffering major Champions League final heartbreak last summer as they fell to a 1-0 loss at the hands of English heavyweights Manchester City, some were wondering if would show any signs of a hangover when opening up the 2023/24 campaign.
While they might have been frustrated last season as they eventually had to settle for a bronze medal finish among Italy’s elite, the Nerazzurri came roaring back in a remarkable fashion this time around.
Although Simone Inzaghi’s men might have failed to progress any further than the Round of 16 stage this season, Inter embarked on what was a record-breaking domestic romp on either side of Italy’s festive interval.
Storming their way to a history-making 20th Serie A crown and wrapping up the…
Mauricio Pochettino would not be drawn on whether he would push for Chelsea to reunite him with England captain Harry Kane as he was formally unveiled as manager at Stamford Bridge.
The pair enjoyed success during their days together at Tottenham, reaching the Champions League final in 2019, and the Argentinian was pressed on whether he would look to Kane to try and revive his new side’s ailing attack.
Chelsea scored only 38 league goals last season, their worst return in almost a hundred years, as they finished a dismal 12th in the Premier League.
They have already added RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal, and the manager said the club are still looking to do more business to improve their front line.
But he stopp…
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Looking to extend on their European Championship qualifying adventure on Thursday night, France will welcome Ireland to the Parc des Princes.
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Starting with the hosts, while France might have suffered major World Cup final heartbreak out in Qatar last winter, Les Bleus certainly aren’t showing any signs of a hangover. Last seen signing off June’s international break with a rugged 1-0 victory at home against Greece, it is no surprise that Didier Deschamps’ men are cruising their way to another major tournament. Opening their Group B campaign back on March 24th with a stunning display in Paris as they claimed a 4-0 romp against the Netherlands, France will simply be looking to make another statement here. Winning each of thei…
Alejandro Garnacho scored twice as Manchester United secured their first FA Youth Cup in 11 years with a 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest in front of a record crowd.
United last won the competition in 2011, with Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard, Michael Keane and Ravel Morrison all part of the Red Devils side that defeated Harry Maguire s Sheffield United 6-3 on aggregate.
In front of 67,492 people – almost double the FA Youth Cup s previous attendance record (38,187 in 2007) – inside Old Trafford on Wednesday, United captain Rhys Bennett headed his side in front after 13 minutes.
Forest full-back Joshua Powell levelled things up on the cusp of half-time as he powered through the grasp of Radek Vitek, who may feel he should have done better with the low d…
Conor Gallagher has arrived in Spain to complete his reported £33.7million move to Atletico Madrid from Chelsea.
Gallagher, who captained Chelsea to European football last season under Mauricio Pochettino, is set to sign a five-year deal with the eight-time La Liga champions.
The England international will be the club s third major signing following the captures of Real Sociedad s Robin Le Normand and Villarreal s Alexander Sorloth.
Gallagher will become only the second Englishman to play for Atleti after Kieran Trippier, who won the league under Diego Simeone during the 2020-21 season.
Conor Gallagher visitó el Cívitas mientras Atlético de Madrid y Chelsea FC ultiman su traspaso.
— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti)
The 24-year-ol…
As the Premier League title chase really starts to heat up, there are a host of intriguing affairs from up and down the country this weekend.
With a full fixture list from across all of England’s elite tiers throughout Saturday afternoon, we have found a trio of helpful betting tips that are worth keeping an eye out for.
Saturday, February 3rd
BST 12:30 Everton vs Tottenham
Managing to make an immediate return to winning ways earlier in the week, Tottenham have their sights firmly set on clinching a Champions League ticket this season. Claiming an action-packed 3-2 victory at home against Brentford in midweek, Ange Postecoglou’s side have continued to receive plenty of plaudits this year. Signing off 2023 with a 3-1 romp at home against Bournemouth, the f…
AC Milan have expressed support for winger Rafael Leao after a supporter told him to leave the club in a racist social media post.
The Portugal international was targeted following his side’s 4-2 Serie A loss at Monza on Sunday.
An Instagram message allegedly directed at Leao read: “I can’t see you anymore, I can’t stand you on the pitch anymore, I’m becoming racist, you really p*** me off, leave as soon as possible, you and whoever follows you.”
Rafa siamo con te. Nella nostra tifoseria e nel calcio non c’è spazio per il razzismo. we stand with you. In our fanbase and in football, there s no room for racism.
— AC Milan (@acmilan)
Leao came on as a half-time substitute during the weekend defeat, which ended Milan’s nine-match …