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From near-relegation to ‘good evenings’ in Champions League: Aston Villa’s journey symbolises ‘the beautiful’ in football
7 months, 1 week ago

From near-relegation to ‘good evenings’ in Champions League: Aston Villa’s journey symbolises ‘the beautiful’ in football

The Hindu  

“I don’t know if we each have a destiny, or if we’re all just floating around accidental – like on a breeze, but I, I think maybe it’s both,” says Tom Hanks in the 1994 movie ‘Forrest Gump’. Aston Villa’s appointment of Unai Emery, while hovering just above the relegation zone in October 2022, was like an aforementioned mix of …

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LaLiga: Xavi Hernandez says he feels 'liberated' by announcing FC Barcelona exit
10 months, 3 weeks ago

LaLiga: Xavi Hernandez says he feels 'liberated' by announcing FC Barcelona exit

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Xavi Hernandez said on Tuesday he felt “liberated” after announcing that he would step down as Barcelona coach at the end of the season. The former Barca midfielder said he would following a damaging 5-3 defeat by Villarreal last weekend which left his team well off the pace in their La Liga title defence. “It happened to all the coaches: …

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Xavi’s trophy hopes at Barcelona shrink after Copa del Rey exit
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Xavi’s trophy hopes at Barcelona shrink after Copa del Rey exit

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — The chances for Xavi Hernández to salvage Barcelona’s season — and likely his own job — are quickly fading. Xavi’s side exited the Copa del Rey quarterfinals after losing in extra time at Athletic Bilbao 4-2 on Wednesday, a loss that came two weeks after Barcelona was dismantled by Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup. While …

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Emery ends Newcastle rumors, says he’s staying at Villarreal
3 years, 1 month ago

Emery ends Newcastle rumors, says he’s staying at Villarreal

Associated Press  

VILLARREAL, Spain — Unai Emery put an end to rumors about him joining Newcastle, saying Wednesday he will stay as coach with Villarreal despite interest from the English club. Emery said he was grateful for being considered for the Newcastle job but was “even more grateful” for being able to continue with the Spanish club. “Villarreal is my home and …

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Emery confirms he will not take up Newcastle United job
3 years, 1 month ago

Emery confirms he will not take up Newcastle United job

The Hindu  

Villarreal manager Unai Emery has ruled himself out of the Newcastle United job, saying he is 100% committed to the La Liga side. Former Paris Saint Germain and Arsenal manager Emery was the leading contender to replace Steve Bruce at Newcastle after the Englishman was sacked shortly after the club was taken over by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's …

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Real Betis Appoint Manuel Pellegrini as Coach on a Three-year Deal
4 years, 5 months ago

Real Betis Appoint Manuel Pellegrini as Coach on a Three-year Deal

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Real Betis have appointed former Real Madrid and Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini as their manager from next season on a three-year contract, the La Liga side said on Thursday. The Chilean, 66, led Villarreal to the 2006 Champions League semi-finals and led Malaga into Europe's premier club competition for the first time in 2012, leading them to the quarter-finals …

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