Brentford set-piece coach Keith Andrews is frontrunner for the vacant manager’s job at Gtech Community Stadium. BBC Sport understands the club are not putting a timescale on the appointment, and discussions are progressing well. The Bees have been looking for a new boss since Thomas Frank left for Tottenham Hotspur this month. Andrews, 44, was...
US President Donald Trump on Monday evening left the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in Alberta, Canada, early to deal with the conflict in the Middle East. The escalating clash between Israel and Iran has overshadowed most of the gathering, with the leaders signing a joint statement urging a “de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle...
Italy midfielder Jorginho has joined Brazilian club Flamengo following his departure from Arsenal. The 33-year-old was going to leave the Gunners when his deal ended on 30 June but the London club said they had “reached a mutual agreement with Jorginho to end his contract with immediate effect”. It meant the Brazil-born player could complete...
England midfielder Angel Gomes has announced he will leave French club Lille on a free transfer at the end of his contract this summer. The 24-year-old, who won his first four senior caps under interim manager Lee Carsley last year, announced the decision on Instagram. “After four unforgettable years at LOSC Lille, it’s time for me to say goodbye,” he said. “This club has been more than just a team – it’s been a family, a home, and a place that has shaped me both on and off the pitch. “Like any journey, there were ups and downs, highs and lows, but I’m truly grateful to my team-mates and the fans for sticking with me throughout.” A product of Manchester United’s...
Pep Guardiola and technical director Txiki Begiristain. When he talks about contracts, Guardiola usually says it is a ‘club’ decision and passes on responsibility to those above him. On this occasion, he is owning it. “It was not easy for me to tell him it won’t continue,” Guardiola told the media at his scheduled pre-match...
They have been under sustainability cap restrictions amid continued financial uncertainty following a proposed takeover, with head coach Paul Rowley unable to select his strongest team. Delays in funds being transferred by the investment group headed by Swiss banker Dario Berta also led to February’s wages for players and staff being held up. Now Lafai...
As Kevin de Bruyne announces his departure from Manchester City, BBC Sport looks back at his best goals for the Premier League champions since he signed for a then club-record £55m from Wolfsburg. READ MORE: De Bruyne to leave Manchester City at end of season Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...