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The Sun
11 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Bernard Lacombe dead at 72: France legend who won Euro 1984 and scored fastest French goal ever passes away
FOOTBALL legend Bernard Lacombe has sadly died aged 72. The former striker was an icon at French clubs such as Lyon and Bordeaux during his 18-year career. Lacombe was best remembered for being a part of the French team that won Euro 1984. He also scored the fastest goal ever scored by a French player at a World Cup as he netted after 30 seconds against Italy in 1978. More to follow... THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
The Guardian
08-06-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Portugal v Spain: Nations League final
Update: Date: 2025-06-08T17:53:49.000Z Title: Preamble Content: The buildup to this game has concentrated less on the actual trophy at stake, and more on the clash between the GOATs of the past and (likely) future. It's Cristiano Ronaldo versus Lamine Yamal! CR7 v Lamine The Dream! Oh, is that a piece of international silverware I see in the corner of my eye as well? I guess that'd be nice to win. 'I would like to take pressure off him and leave him alone,' said Ronaldo of Spain's teenage sensation this week. Yamal, who somehow is still only 17, dubbed his opponent 'a football legend'. It's been an understandable love-in, fuelled by the fact there is so little else to talk about in the world of football right now. A rare lull such as this was always going to be filled with predictable GOAT chat. Anyway, the action gets under way at 8pm (BST) in Munich this evening, with Spain looking to claim Nations League glory for a second successive time after their 2023 win. In fact, there's never been a Nations League final in which one of Spain or Portugal haven't competed. Portugal beat the Netherlands in the inaugural 2019 competition, while France edged past Spain in 2021. Let's see who can become the tournament's first two-time winners tonight.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🎥 He returns as manager: When Alonso worked his magic in a Real shirt
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here. Xabi Alonso is set to return to Real Madrid as a coach. The club announced this today. The last time the Spaniard was under contract with the Royals, he was still playing himself and conjured up one or two dream assists from his foot. We therefore do not want to withhold his most beautiful assists for the Madrid team from you. From 2009 to 2014, Alonso wore the Real jersey, became Spanish champion and Champions League winner. In 236 matches, he scored six goals and contributed 31 assists. Is he one of the best midfielders in Real's history? And can he now also convince as a coach? Feel free to write your opinion in the comments. 📸 CHRISTOF STACHE
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Xabi Alonso confirmed as Real Madrid coach
Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso waves to the fans before his farewell. Alonso has been confirmed as Real Madrid coach on a three-year-deal, the La Liga club said on 25 May. Marius Becker/dpa Xabi Alonso has been confirmed as Real Madrid coach on a three-year-deal, the La Liga club said on Sunday. "Xabi Alonso is a Real Madrid legend and one of the greatest players in world football history," a club statement said, adding that he would be unveiled on Monday with a signing ceremony and press conference. Advertisement The Spaniard had already announced he was leaving Bayer Leverkusen. The former Madrid, Liverpool and Bayern Munich player replaces Carlo Ancelotti, who is joining the Brazil national team. Alonso is takes charge from June 1, with the Club World Cup starting on June 14. "He now returns to Real Madrid as one of the greatest coaches in the world after making history at Bayer Leverkusen, where he won the league, the cup and the German Super Cup over three seasons," Madrid added. His achievement of going unbeaten domestically during Leverkusen's surprise run to the 2023-2024 German league and cup double meant he was on the radar of top European clubs including Bayern, Liverpool and Madrid. Advertisement However, he decided to stay another year with Leverkusen, but they finished second to Bayern in this season's Bundesliga. The 43-year-old has now decided to make the switch, with Madrid allowing Ancelotti to head to Brazil after a trophy-less season. Alonso won one La Liga and one Champions League while a player for Madrid between 2009 and 2014. His aim will be to replicate that success in his first season after Madrid saw arch-rivals Barcelona win a Spanish league and cup double this term, while they were knocked out of the Champions League by Arsenal. But his first task is the revamped Club World Cup in the United States. Madrid have won the title five times but the new version now has 32 teams and involves as many as seven games. Their group opener is against Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal on June 18 in Miami.
Asharq Al-Awsat
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Real Madrid Makes Ancelotti's Departure Official, Calling the Coach a ‘True Legend'
Real Madrid made it official on Friday that Carlo Ancelotti is leaving the club after the end of the Spanish league this weekend. Ancelotti had already been announced as the next Brazil coach but the Spanish club had yet to make any announcement about his departure. Ancelotti had another year left on his contract. 'Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti have reached an agreement to bring an end to his time as Real Madrid coach,' the club said in a statement. 'Our club wishes to express its gratitude and appreciation for a man who is a true legend of both Real Madrid and world football.' Madrid will pay tribute to Ancelotti on Saturday during the team's final match of the league season against Real Sociedad in the Spanish league at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
