Werder Bremen have agreed a new deal with Alexander Nouri that will see him remain as head coach at the Bundesliga club.
Nouri replaced Viktor Skripnik in September after Bremen had lost their first three matches, initially on an interim basis and then on a permanent deal until the end of the season.
The 37-year-old has taken them from the bottom of the table up to eighth, with a Europa League spot still possible going into Saturday s final match of the season away to Borussia Dortmund.
That form has seen Nouri rewarded with a new contract, the length of which has not been announced.
Even in February when results weren t going our way, I was certain that my journey with Werder was not over, Nouri told the club s website.
I always had the feeling…
Wayne Rooney believes lifting the FA Cup could prove to be the start of something special for Manchester United.
Louis van Gaal s side secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Everton at Wembley on Saturday to reach their first final since 2007, thanks to an injury-time strike from Anthony Martial.
Rooney has twice suffered defeat in the FA Cup final in the past, with United losing to Chelsea in 2007 and Arsenal two years earlier, making it the one domestic trophy the England captain has yet to get his hands on.
And the 30-year-old hopes that bringing an end to his long wait to lift the famous trophy could spark a successful run for United, who have won nothing but the Community Shield since Alex Ferguson s retirement in 2013.
I ve played in two FA Cup finals and…
Patrik Schick scored twice, including a stunning strike from just inside the opposition half, to earn the Czech Republic a 2-0 win against Scotland in Monday s Euro 2020 clash.
Scotland are competing in their first major tournament in 23 years and had the backing of around 12,000 spectators on home soil at Hampden Park.
However, Schick s header late in the first half and an incredible second goal from 49.7 yards – the longest recorded at the Euros since records began in 1980 – soon dampened the spirits of the vast majority inside the venue.
Steve Clarke s side hit the crossbar through a Jack Hendry effort in between Schick s brace, but Scotland offered little else in response as the Czech Republic joined England – 1-0 winners over Croatia on Sunday – o…
Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a new contract for Eric Dier, according to .
After a problematic 2018/19, during which he suffered from appendicitis and tonsillitis, as well as a hip injury which eventually required surgery, the 25-year-old had lost his place in the team under Mauricio Pochettino. However, following the Argentinian s departure and the appointment of Jose Mourinho is his place, he has become a prominent member again, and as a consequence, he is the next in line for a fresh deal following defender Toby Alderweireld signing his recently. The increase in wages for Dier is expected to be a significant one, over £75,000 per week more than he earns under his current contract, which expires in 2021.
Primarily a defensive midfielder, the England international i…
Greater Manchester Police have made an arrest in connection with tragedy chanting during Manchester United’s FA Cup quarter-final victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford.
During the second half of the host’s 4-3 extra time win a significant number of fans in the Stretford End were heard chanting ‘Murderers’, quickly followed by ‘Always the victims’, with the singing audible to the live television audience.
“GMP can confirm that an arrest has been made in connection with tragedy chanting at the Manchester United v Liverpool fixture this afternoon (Sunday 17 March), ” said a GMP spokesperson.
“Incidents of tragedy chanting will not be tolerated and will be dealt with robustly.
“We are all familiar with fans taunting their opponents at foo…
Eddie Nketiah said he will continue to knuckle down at Arsenal to force his way into Mikel Arteta s Premier League plans.
The 22-year-old striker scored Arsenal s second in a 2-0 win over Leeds United in the EFL Cup fourth round on Tuesday, which took his tally to seven goals in eight appearances in the competition.
Nketiah, who had three shots with two on target in the match, has yet to feature in the league this season for the Gunners and is eager to press his claims with head coach Arteta.
It is always nice to play, it’s obviously been a while, he told Sky Sports.
I’ve been working hard, waiting for this opportunity. I was confident and ready and it’s always nice to score and help your team.
We’re on a good run at the moment and it�…