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�…
Former Real Madrid player Zinedine Zidane will succeed Jorge Valdano as director of football at the La Liga giants.
Frenchman Zidane, a three-time world player of the year, retired in 2006 after spending the last five seasons of his career in the Spanish capital.
The 39-year-old won the La Liga title and the Champions League during his time at the Santiago Bernabeu and has been serving as a special advisor to Real president Florentino Perez since June 2009.
Zidane is set to take over at least some of the duties of Valdano, another former player who worked as director of football in two spells between 2000-2005 and 2009-2011.
The 55-year-old Argentine, formally a close ally of Perez, was removed by the president in May this year.
The move was seen…
Tottenham have agreed terms in principle on a deal worth 11.5 million euros to sign midfielder Lassana Diarra from Real Madrid.
The London club made the breakthrough in negotiations on Thursday but the France international will not make his debut against Manchester United on Monday because the deadline to register players for this weekend s matches has now passed.
Real Madrid have indicated that they will accept a bid in the region of 11.5 million euros and have given Spurs permission to talk to Diarra, who is close to agreeing personal terms.
Diarra, 26, has been offered a salary package worth 115,000 euros a week once bonuses and signing-on fees are taken into account.
The former Arsenal and Chelsea man has made it clear that he would like to leave th…
Mauro Icardi has hit out at Inter supporters who jeered the team during Wednesday s Serie A victory over Sampdoria.
The Argentina international scored a 90th-minute penalty to secure a 1-0 win for the Milan-based side, the second match in succession that an Icardi spot-kick has proved decisive for Inter after Sunday s 1-0 success over Cesena.
Some fans voiced their disapproval with Inter s struggle to break down previously unbeaten Sampdoria during the game by booing and whistling.
Icardi stressed his appreciation to those that back the club, but stated that those who whistle the team are not true supporters.
We don t feel the criticism, Icardi told the Gazzetta dello Sport. We go out on to the pitch to win, and we have to continue like this.
Th…
Chile s Alexis Sanchez has caused a stir ahead of their FIFA World Cup last-16 match with Brazil, claiming he is worried about the referee.
The Barcelona forward is preparing to face club team-mates Neymar and Dani Alves, however, Sanchez made his concerns public about how the game would be refereed with the implications being favouritism to the hosts may be a factor.
Brazil were awarded a soft penalty in the tournament opener against Croatia with the score at 1-1 heading towards the final 20 minutes.
English referee Howard Webb has been appointed to the fixture in Belo Horizonte on Saturday, but prior to the distribution of refs for the last 16, Sanchez said he doubted whether Chile would get a fair go.
I think Brazil is the team with the best defence, …