Managers

Xavi’s Return To Barcelona Is Official — Here’s When He'll Manage His First Game

Nine days after splitting ways with Ronald Koeman, Barcelona has found its dream replacement manager. Former Barcelona player Xavi Hernández will look to steer the Catalan cruiser in the right direction after being announced as the new manager. When will Xavi manage his first game?

Xavi will make his Barcelona managerial debut following the international break. His first game in charge will be on Nov. 20 against Espanyol at Camp Nou.

Antonio Conte’s First Tottenham Match Features 5 Goals, 3 Red Cards

LONDON - Antonio Conte got a crash course in what he can expect as Tottenham Hotspur's new manager after the Italian's first game in charge ended in a 3-2 home victory over Vitesse Arnhem in the Europa Conference League on Thursday.

Conte, who replaced Nuno Espírito Santo this week after the Portuguese was sacked 10 Premier League games into his first season, watched his side tear into a 3-0 lead after 28 minutes with Son Heung-min and Lucas Moura on target plus an own goal.

Antonio Conte Is Officially The New Boss Of Tottenham — Can He Lead Spurs To Glory?

LONDON — Tottenham Hotspur have named Antonio Conte as manager until the summer of 2023, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, a day after sacking Portuguese coach Nuno Espirito Santo.

Spurs Fire Nuno, Confirming EPL’s Position As Worldwide Leader In ‘What Have You Done For Me Lately’

Manchester United's trip to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday was billed as the last chance saloon for United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but it turned out it was opposite number Nuno Espírito Santo who was being kicked out of the swinging doors on Monday.

Antonio Conte, the former Juventus and Chelsea manager, who was, according to some media reports, about to take over from Solskjaer at United, is now the favorite to be the new Spurs boss.

If This Exquisite Assist From Joe Scally Doesn’t Earn Him USMNT Roster Spot, Then Nothing Will

American defender Joe Scally recorded his first Bundesliga goal and assist in the month of October. Scally picked up an assist on Halloween with a spooky good cross to give Borussia Monchengladbach the lead against VfL Bochum. 

Joe Scally Assist 

Ronaldo’s Supreme Volley Probably Saved His Manager’s Job, At Least For Another Week

Coming into Saturday’s showdown, the general consensus was the managers of both Manchester United and Tottenham were fighting for their jobs. Fortunately for Ole Gunnar Solskjær, he has a player like Cristiano Ronaldo in fine form. Unfortunately for Nuno Espírito Santo, his star striker is whatever is the opposite of fine form.

Rebanada De Cáceres Condena Al América Y Le Da La Concachampions Al Monterrey

Un calamitoso error defensivo de Sebastián Cáceres, uno de esos que a uno lo persiguen por toda la vida, acabó siendo decisivo en la final de la Concacaf Champions League 2021 entre Monterrey y América.

En la previa, por presente, el favoritismo estaba marcado en las espaldas del América. Sin embargo, Rayados -que venía de una racha de cuatro derrotas consecutivas en Liga MX- aprovechó el aliento de sus aficionados en el Estadio BBVA y el fallo del zaguero americanista para obtener su quinto título en la competencia y también los boletos al Mundial de Clubes 2021.

Barça Manager Koeman Given The Axe After Miserable Start To Season

Barcelona sacked coach Ronald Koeman after Wednesday's 1-0 LaLiga defeat at Rayo Vallecano, the Catalan club said on Wednesday.

"FC Barcelona have fired tonight Ronald Koeman as the first team coach," the club said on Twitter.

América Vs Rayados: Uno Perderá Su Récord Perfecto En Finales De Concachampions

Por decimosexta ocasión consecutiva, un equipo mexicano ganará la Concacaf Champions League.

La final de la edición 2021 enfrentará a América y Monterrey, dos clubes que ya han ganado el trofeo en el pasado y que, curiosamente, nunca perdieron en la definición por el título. Las Águilas accedieron a esta instancia en siete ocasiones y ganaron las siete, mientras que Rayados hizo lo mismo cuatro veces.

Should Referees Give Post-Match Interviews? Italy Is Seriously Considering It

Last week, Arsène Wenger — now FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development — told a refereeing convention in France that refs should give post-match press conferences.

“It would be a good way to avoid controversy and shut them down before they became a public debate,” Wenger said. “We would have to get the support of referees, and I don’t know what kind of state of mind they’re in after games to be able to give an opinion.”

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