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BREAKING: Juventus Sack Motta, Appoint New Head Coach

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4 months ago

March 23, 2025

Juventus FC have officially parted ways with Thiago Motta, relieving him of his duties as the Men’s First Team coach.

In a statement released on the club website on Sunday, the club expressed gratitude to Motta and his staff for their commitment and professionalism during their tenure.

The club also confirmed that Igor Tudor has been appointed as the new head coach and will take charge of his first training session on Monday, March 24.

It is titled, “Thiago Motta no longer First Team coach, Igor Tudor takes over.”

“Juventus FC announce that Thiago Motta has been relieved of his duties as Men’s First Team coach.

“The club would like to thank Thiago Motta and all of his staff for their professionalism and for the work they have carried out in recent months with passion and dedication. The club wish them the best of luck for the future.

“Juventus FC also announce that the Men’s First Team will now be led by Igor Tudor, who will take charge of his first training session tomorrow, Monday, 24 March,” it read.

According to The PUNCH, his sacking followed a series of disappointing performances, including consecutive heavy defeats.

The club has appointed former player and assistant coach Igor Tudor as his successor.

Motta’s tenure, which lasted approximately eight months, saw Juventus struggling to maintain their traditional dominance in Serie A.

The team suffered significant losses, notably a 4-0 home defeat to Atalanta, marking their worst home loss since 1967.

These setbacks have left Juventus fifth in the league standings, jeopardising their qualification for the next season’s UEFA Champions League.

According to Football Italia, Tudor, who previously served as an assistant coach at Juventus and has managerial experience with teams like Marseille and Lazio, returns to Turin with the immediate objective of stabilizing the team’s performance.

His appointment is initially set until June 30, with the potential for extension based on the team’s progress and achievements

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Inter Milan Give Deadline For Ademola Lookman Deal, With Transfer On Verge Of Collapse

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2 hours ago

July 28, 2025

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Inter Milan president, Giuseppe Marotta, has said this week will be “crucial” if they want to sign Ademola Lookman from Atalanta.

The Nerazurri are very keen on signing Lookman to bolster their attack this summer.

However, negotiations between the two Serie A clubs have not been progressing smoothly.

Marotta has now said in two or three days, they will try to get a deal done or move on to other transfer targets.

“This week will be crucial for Lookman deal,” Marotta said.

“We are in talks for Ademola Lookman, we want him but we also respect Atalanta.

“In 2-3 days we hope to proceed and be able to get the deal done otherwise we will move on and focus on other players.”

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Guardiola Speaks On Returning To Barcelona

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2 hours ago

July 28, 2025

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Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has ruled out any possibility of returning to Barcelona.

According to him, he has no plans to return to the Nou Camp in a professional capacity.

Guardiola came out of Barca’s famed youth system and went to make 382 appearances for the Blaugrana as a player, winning six league titles and a European Cup triumph.

He was promoted to first-team manager in 2008 and worked with the likes of Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andres Iniesta, as the LaLiga giants claimed three league crowns and a couple of Champions League triumphs.

Guardiola left in 2012 after 247 matches at the helm.

And he now emphatically ruled out a return, telling GQ: “It’s over. It’s over forever. It was very beautiful, but it’s over now.”

He added when pressed on a potential presidential post at Camp Nou: “Noooo! I’m no good at this.”

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EPL: Man Utd Announce New Squad Numbers For Players [Full List]

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3 hours ago

July 28, 2025

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Manchester United have announced new squad numbers for some players ahead of the start of the new Premier League season.

In a post via their website on Monday, the Red Devils announced that summer signing Bryan Mbeumo will wear the no.19 jersey vacated by Raphael Varane at the club.

Man United also announced that Matheus Cunha has taken on the no.10 wore by Marcus Rashfordd who left to join Barcelona on loan.

Summer signing Diego Leon was given the no.30, while Diogo Dalot has taken the no.2 shirt vacated by Victor Lindelof.

Dalot switched from the no.20 he has held since joining United in 2018.

Christian Eriksen has already left Old Trafford and left the no.14, while Jonny Evans’s retirement means the no.35 is also currently available.

However, some youngsters have also obtained fresh shirt squad numbers for 2025/26 season.

They includes; Bendito Mantato (70), Godwill Kukonki (72), Reece Munro (65), Chido Obi (32), Jack Fletcher (38), Ethan Williams (56), Tyler Fredricson (33) and Shea Lacey (61) were all confirmed in new positions.