In this March 4, 2017 file photo Leverkusen Coach Roger Schmidt attends the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen in the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany. Bayer Leverkusen has sacked Roger Schmidt as coach as the side labors in its worst Bundesliga season for 14 years.
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Freiburg condemns Frankfurt to 4th straight Bundesliga loss
Frankfurt’s Michael Hector, center, and Freiburg’s Florian Niederlechner, right, challenge for the ball during the Bundesliga soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and SC Freiburg at the Commerzbank Arena in Frankfurt Germany, Sunday, March 5, 2017. Frankfurt’s team celebrates the opening goal Branimir Hrgota, second left, during the Bundesliga soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and SC Freiburg at the Commerzbank Arena in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, March 5, 2017.
Premier League: Harry Kane’s brace helps Tottenham Hotspur to win against Everton
Harry Kane’s superb scoring streak continued as Tottenham Hotspur survived some late nerves to beat Everton 3-2 at White Hart Lane on Sunday and cut Chelsea’s lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points. Kane went to the top of the Premier League scoring charts with a goal in each half to take his tally for the season to 19 — one more than Everton’s Romelu Lukaku whose 80th-minute goal sparked a lively finale.
Sport24.co.za | Aguero on target as City sink Sunderland
Sergio Aguero’s 23rd goal of the season helped Manchester City reclaim third place in the Premier League thanks to a comfortable 2-0 win at struggling Sunderland on Sunday. A fifth goal in three games from the in-form Argentina international, whose future at the club has been clouded by the recent impact of the now injured Gabriel Jesus, paved the way for City’s seventh victory in eight unbeaten games.
Siem de Jong: I hope Newcastle give me a chance in Premier League
The midfielder was unlucky in his first two seasons with the English side, but he is finding form again at PSV and hopes to prove himself again Siem De Jong hopes he still has a future at Newcastle United as he continues his return to form at PSV. The Dutch midfielder joined the Magpies in 2014 after winning four Eredivisie titles with Ajax.
Keith Thurman-Danny Garcia: Post-Fight Report Card
Hardcore boxing followers may have been intrigued. Having seen far worse fights, they’ll easily convince themselves that ‘it wasn’t that bad.’
Villa go into Tuesday night’s match against the promotion-chasers in confident mood
Steve Bruce is looking forward to facing promotion-chasing Huddersfield Town – because it will be a useful barometer of where Aston Villa are at. David Wagner’s Terriers are third in the table, six points behind second-placed Brighton but with a game in hand.
Bellew reveals concern for Haye: ‘I told him to stop’
As David Haye shipped heavy punishment and grappled with an injured ankle, Tony Bellew was keen for their grudge match to come to a close. Tony Bellew showed compassion towards fallen foe David Haye after a huge upset victory in Saturday’s thrilling heavyweight showdown at the O2 Arena.
WBA welterweight champ Keith Thurman wins split decision, adds WBC title
Keith Thurman of Clearwater built a big lead over Danny Garcia and held on to win a split decision Saturday night and add the WBC welterweight title to his WBA championship at Barclays Center. Thurman dropped Garcia to 33-1.
Thurman wins split decision to unify welterweight titles
Keith Thurman built a big lead over Danny Garcia and held on to add the WBC welterweight title to his WBA championship Saturday night. Thurman won his 28th straight fight and handed Garcia his first loss in 34 bouts.
Arsenal trialist ’caused a lot of trouble’: He’s been with the club…
The 17-year-old has spent this week at the Gunners’ London Colney training ground alongside first-team Arsenal stars. Allende can only sign when he turns 18 next month and Arsene Wenger has been suitably impressed.
West Ham star Pedro Obiang: This is what I’ve found difficult with the London Stadium
His performances have attracted the attention of Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp who is reportedly keen on a potential summer swoop. ANDY CARROLL turned up to the Iron Men premiere wearing pink boots last night – to the delight of his West Ham team-mates.
Boring, boring Serie A? The haters should try watching Roma v Napoli
Roma’s Serie A clash with Napoli could have a huge impact on the title race – and it might just be one of the best games in years More goals than LaLiga and Ligue 1, a three-way title race and wanton abandon of defensive ideals. This is Serie A, but not as we know it.
Bayern great Lahm cool on coaching future
The defender also says “anything is possible” for his club this season with Carlo Ancelotti’s side still in the hunt for three titles Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm does not envisage moving into coaching when he ends his playing career at the end of this season. The 2014 World Cup winner made the surprise decision to hang up his boots last month and will take a sabbatical after Bayern’s quest for trophies on three fronts has run its course.
Bayer Leverkusen sacks coach Roger Schmidt after dismal run
Bayer Leverkusen has sacked Roger Schmidt as coach as the side labours in its worst Bundesliga season for 14 years. Leverkusen says in a statement that its shareholders’ committee and supervisory board decided to let Schmidt go Sunday on the recommendation of club management.
Bradford City v Bury:Tense times for Wayne Jacobs and Stuart McCall.Photo: Lucy Ray
A run of just three points from the nine games after blasting the Shots ground play-off hopes into the dirt. The inquests were both personal – the club launched a “Save our Stuart” campaign to talk McCall into staying – and painful.
Nick Kyrgios’ punchy personality is perfect for the ring
… Storm have opened their 2017 campaign with a hard-fought 12-6 win over the Canterbury Bulldogs at the Belmore Sports Ground. Djokovic’s press conference, after his 7-6, 7-5 defeat, was short and sour. No one likes losing to a smart arse. But then …
Richard Tait believes that team meeting has helped lift managerless Motherwell
Motherwell right-back Richard Tait hopes a frank meeting has helped bring his team-mates together during a difficult build-up to Saturday’s trip to Kilmarnock . The Steelmen head to Rugby Park with Stephen Robinson in caretaker charge after Mark McGhee was sacked on Tuesday morning in the wake of a 5-1 home defeat by Dundee .
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Top-ranked Murray to face Verdasco in Dubai final
Top-ranked Andy Murray reached his second final of the season with a dominant 7-5, 6-1 win over seventh-seeded Lucas Pouille at the Dubai Tennis Championships on Friday. Murray, who lost the Qatar Open final to Novak Djokovic in January, should feel confident of a 45th career title when he faces the unseeded Fernando Verdasco in Saturday’s final.
Boss: We can’t afford bad individual performances
JA1 4rgen Klopp has admitted Liverpool will struggle to win Premier League games if individual performances such as those seen at Leicester City on Monday are reproduced regularly. But the Reds boss is confident his players can build on the success of their last Anfield outing – a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur – when they return to familiar surroundings on Saturday to take on Arsenal.
Mourinho expecting Ibrahimovic to stay at Man Utd
The 35-year-old Swede has enjoyed a brilliant maiden season in England under Jose Mourinho and is now set to continue to play at Old Trafford In 38 appearances in all competitions Ibrahimovic has scored 26 goals, the 35-year-old dominating in England as he has in so many other countries, including Italy and Spain. Reports had suggested that Ibrahimovic could leave at the end of the season, but Mourinho has now appeared to confirm that the veteran striker is to stay at the club.
Zidane: The word ‘crisis’ does not exist to me
Real Madrid have lost top spot in La Liga to Barcelona but their coach is not feeling pressure despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s likely absence at Eibar Zinedine Zidane has dismissed talk of a crisis at Real Madrid, saying he is calm over the club’s title run-in despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s likely absence alongside Gareth Bale against Eibar on Saturday. Madrid still have a game in hand on their title rivals but ceded top spot in La Liga to Barcelona when they were forced to battle back to a 3-3 draw at home to Las Palmas in midweek after Bale was sent off.
The stats that show just how much Arsenal and Wenger have underperformed over the last 10 years
Opta stats show that Arsenal have underachieved under Arsene Wenger for many of the seasons since their big-money move to Emirates Stadium in 2006 Speak to most Arsenal fans about their views on the past decade under Arsene Wenger and you’ll likely gauge a mixed response. The Frenchman divides opinion due to his lack of a major trophy since 2003-04, but Opta’s Expected Goals model reveals just how much the Gunners have underperformed over the last 10 years.
‘Tottenham one of the biggest clubs’ – Pochettino not flattered by Barcelona links
The Argentine has been linked with the Catalans as Luis Enrique’s successor, but he has shot down rumours and insisted he is happy at White Hart Lane Mauricio Pochettino has swatted aside rumours linking him with a switch from Tottenham to Barcelona, saying he is not even proud of being on the longlist of coaches to succeed Luis Enrique. Pochettino started his coaching career at Espanyol – Barca’s city rivals – before forging an impressive reputation at Southampton and Spurs.
Chelsea team news: Injuries, suspensions and line-up vs West Ham
Everything you need to know ahead of Monday’s Premier League match at the London Stadium as the Blues travel to face the Hammers. Antonio Conte will face off against his friend Slaven Bilic for the third time this season in Monday night’s match at the London Stadium – with both managers having each notched a 2-1 win against each other this season.
Guardiola blasts Ballon d’Or chasers: It’s ridiculous
The Manchester City boss and two of his players are up for the Premier League’s monthly individual awards, but he says it makes no difference Guardiola has been nominated for the Premier League’s manager of the month award for February, although he puts that down to having good players at his disposal at Manchester City. Gabriel Jesus and David Silva have also been nominated for the player of the month award, but the Catalan is not concerned with such recognition and believes players and coaches should focus on winning titles.
Man City news: Pep shoots down Sergio Aguero questions
Pep Guardiola declined to comment further on Sergio Aguero’s future at Manchester City but insisted the striker is happy at the club. Aguero revealed that he was yet to speak to the manager about remaining at the Etihad Stadium after his starring role in City’s 5-1 FA Cup thumping of Huddersfield on Wednesday.
David Haye and Tony Bellew – ” key career fights
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The General’s Budget Picks for Gameweek 27
Stoke were mauled by a rampant Tottenham Hotspur last weekend who had the game won by half time. The Potters face very different opposition this weekend in the form of Middlesbrough – the league’s lowest goal scorers with just nineteen.
Exclusive: Why Luis Enrique is leaving Barcelona and who will replace him
While the timing of the announcement that Luis Enrique will not be in the hot seat at Barcelona next season may well have come as a surprise, the news of his departure did not. Luis Enrique has always been someone that likes to make an impact on the side.
Gareth Bale | Euro 2016 shows what a nation can do if it pulls together
Gareth Bale is one of those rare footballing talents who can turn a game with a moment of magic. It’s been my privilege as a Welshman to watch him getting us out of a hole on several occasions; and last year I was one of the army of fans who followed him and the Welsh team at the Euros, during their finest hour.
Preview: Sunderland v Manchester City
Article written by VMC member Skoorb. After two consecutive five goal feasts at the Etihad Pep and his merry men once again head over the Pennines but this time they are headed for the North East, the Stadium of Light and the team managed by the man formerly known as ‘The Chosen One’ by the ‘faithful’ at the Swamp.
Alan Hutton At Aston Villa For Another Year/Contra
Looks like Alan Hutton has another year, it doesn`t stipulate in Gregg Evans post whether this is an automatic extension or a clause that Hutton has to agree to take up. Alan Hutton has triggered an appearance-related clause in his contract which entitles him to another year at #avfc Bruce: ‘He deserves it’ Must admit, he might lack at times in skill but he never lacks in effort and desire.
Amrabat Looking For Palace Return
Moroccan Nordin Amrabat has been speaking about his injury situation and the player is confident he can return to contention for the Crystal Palace clash. The 29 year old has been sidelined since the turn of the year with an ankle ligament strain that he picked up in the game against Tottenham Hotspur, but with two months out, he knows he’s nearly ready for a full return.
The Stoke City Walking Wounded – Injury List
Our weekly update looking at the injury table for Stoke City FC and also comparing with all our competitors in the Premier League. So 26 games into the Premier League season how do our injuries look? A bit of a mixed bag, I guess it`s to be expected at this time of the season? And a look at all the Premiership teams to see how we compare injury wise.
RUFC – Warney ‘Things Have Changed This Season’
Rotherham United Manager Paul Warne told Radio Sheffield that he thinks the club has changed behind the scenes significantly this season. ‘We’ve gone from having a Chief Scout with a few casual staff working underneath him to having a Head of Recruitment and a couple of full time scouts plus scouts underneath them.
Andy Murray through to Dubai semi-finals after major scare
Andy Murray survived a major scare before seeing off Philipp Kohlschreiber in a gruelling quarter-final of the Dubai Duty Free Championships. The world number one lost his first set of the tournament and saved seven match points in the second set before recovering to see off the German 6-7 7-6 6-1 in little under three hours.
Novak Djokovic holds off Del Potro, advances to Acapulco quarters
Acapulco , March 2: Serbian world No. 2 Novak Djokovic held off a stiff challenge from big-hitting Argentine tennis star Juan Martin del Potro in the second round of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel to rally from an early deficit and finish off his 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory on Thursday.
Dubai Open: Robin Haase first player to enter semis of the tournament
Dubai, March 2: Robin Haase, ranked 57th in the ATP rankings, advanced to the semi-finals of the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships after beating Damir Dzumhur from Bosnia Herzegovina in three sets 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 in the first quarter-final of the men’s singles event here on Thursday. “I started well and balanced, but in the second set, Dzumhur made less mistakes, while I became less focused,” the 1.91 meter-tall Haase said after the match which lasted an hour and 51 minutes, reports Xinhua news agency.