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David Moyes: Manchester United Manager Sacked By The Club

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David Moyes was sacked as Manchester United manager on Tuesday after the club’s owners, the Glazer family, decided to end the Scot’s disastrous tenure at Old Trafford.

Ryan Giggs, with Nicky Butt as his assistant, will take charge until the end of the season. Giggs has served as player-coach under Moyes while Butt has worked with the reserves.

The night City’s title challenge died? ManCity 2-2 Sunderland

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Rarely would a midweek match have been so gratefully received by Manuel Pellegrini after the soul-sapping afternoon on Merseyside on Sunday.
 
But the opportunity to climb back on the horse, change the conversation and make a statement was missed and only a late show saved the Blues from a seventh Barclays Premier League defeat of the season.

Crystal Palace Beat Everton 3-2 To Send Everton Out Of Top Four

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Everton's battle for a top-four finish suffered a body blow with this 3-2 reverse at the hands of Crystal Palace. The defeat leaves Roberto Martinez's men in fifth place, one point behind Arsenal with four games of the season left to play.It also brought to an end a remarkable winning run. but despite the disappointment and frustration, the way in which the side battled valiantly to the end - bold in their attacking play in pursuit of the goals they craved - deserves credit. It typified the approach the team has adopted all season. And is the way they will continue to play their football in the remaining games of the campaign.

Gareth Bale's Golden Goal: Real Madrid Vs Barcelona - Copa Del rey Finals

It is Gareth Bale who finally sealed it for Real Madrid. It was a goal worthy of celebration since it was born out of a counter attack.

 
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All Goals and Highlights: Barcelona Vs Real Madrid Copa Del Rey Finals

Watch all the goals and highlights of Copa Del Rey finals between Real Madrid FC and Barcelona. Catch all the goals

 
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Real Madrid Beat Barcelona 2 -1 To Be Crowned Kings Of Copa Del Rey

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'Di María's goal as well as a cracking finish by Bale, after a wonderful bit of play, were enough to defeat Barcelona and earn Real Madrid their 19th Copa del Rey title'

The will and desire to delight the fans outweighed the fact that a number of important players were missing. That is what Real Madrid displayed in Mestalla, as the team was once again victorious, picking up the 19th Copa del Rey title in the club's history at the end of what will go down as a legendary encounter. The team from the Spanish capital got off to a flying start. Within 10 minutes they had taken the lead and had also created another two clear goal-scoring opportunities, the only real chances in the game up until that point.

LIVERPOOL: THE ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE IS YOURS TO GIVE AWAY

It’s indeed Steven Gerrad’s and Bredan Rodger’s time for celebration. Yes, an order for the most expensive and sweetest Champagne should have already been made, in wait for final English Premier Title decider; a game between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC.

AFC Leopards Set To Unveil A New Foreign Coach


AFC Leopards will next week unveil a new coach who will take over from the sacked James Nandwa. The team parted ways with Nandwa after a series of unsatisfactory results this season.

According to team secretary General George Aladwa, the EC has already identified and settled on a new coach but are yet to finalize on appointing one more member of the new technical bench.

AFC Leopards Sack Their Coach, And Harambee Stars Assistant Coach, James Nandwa

Kenyan Premier League side AFC leopards has sacked head coach James Nandwa and appointed former keeper Washington Muhanji Washington as a care taker coach for the coming weekend match against City Stars in Mumias.

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On Wednesday, AFC Leopards lost 1-0 to newcomers KRA in a mid week match played at Kasarani, their second defeat of the season that seemed to have nailed Nandwa's fate.
 According to AFC Leopards Timothy Lilumbi, the latest development came after an Executive meeting held on Thursday morning where it was agreed that all members of the technical bench be relieved of their duties apart from goalkeeper trainer Washington Muhanji.

Champions League Semi Finals Draw

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Holders Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid joined Chelsea and Real Madrid in the Uefa Champions League semifinal draw, in Nyon from 12:15 on Friday.

Bayern and Madrid both reached the last four in 2012/13 while Chelsea were last involved the previous campaign. In contrast, Atlético have never played in the Uefa Champions League semifinals and last got to the European Cup's last four in 1973/74, when they ousted Celtic and went on to lose the only final replay in the competition's history -- against Bayern.

Gor Mahia 3 KCB 2

For the first time in three years Gor Mahia played without a shirt sponsor but it still did not deter them from picking maximum points against KCB following a 3-2 win at City Stadium on Wednesday.

Gor Mahia's former shirt sponsors Tuzo pulled out last month forcing the club to play in new kit which have not been branded with a sponsor's logo. Rama Salim opened the scores for Gor Mahia in the 27th minute from a goal mouth melee before David 'Calabar' Owino added the second early in the second half rising up to head home an Innocent Mutiso corner.

Chelsea 2 Paris Saint-Germain 0: Chelsea Qualifies To Next Round of Uefa CHampions League

BA's precious goal
There it was again. The manic touchline run. It was how we were introduced to Jose Mourinho, a decade ago, and how we will remember him after he is gone, too.

Cesar Azpilicueta shot, the ball caught a tiny hold-up deflection and fell to substitute Demba Ba. It wasn't, fair to say, the cleanest finish. Ba almost scooped it into the roof of the net, off his boot, off his shin, somehow looping over goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu. No-one cared.

UEFA Champions League: Atletico Madrid Vs AFC Barcelona

Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are currently the two best teams in the world, according to Rojiblancos president Enrique Cerezo.

The pair have met four times already this season and there has been no separating them, with the Liga duo having drawn each and every single game, with their latest meeting, last week's Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash at Camp Nou having ended 1-1.

Champions League: Bayern v Manchester United


Bayern Munich will hope to put their recent struggles against English visitors behind them when they host Manchester United in the second leg of their Uefa Champions League quarterfinal on Wednesday. 

United have never won in Bavaria but David Moyes's visitors can take heart from a two-match winning streak on German soil, and the fact that Bayern failed to beat two other Premier League sides in Munich this season. 

Expect an Intimidating Atmosphere - Arsenal's Sagna send a note to PSG Players A head Of Their Return UEFA Champions League Clash With Chelsea FC

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Arsenal right-back Bacary Sagna has warned Paris Saint-Germain to expect an “intimidating” atmosphere when they meet Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening.

Chelsea head into the second leg of their quarter-final Champions League tie following a 3-1 defeat in France, and will now require a victory with a margin of two clear goals to stand a chance of progressing.

PSG, who are without injured striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic for the fixture, are undefeated in all competitions since January 22 and have won all of their last 11 games.

"It's an intimidating stadium,” Sagna told Le Parisien. “It is a small pitch and the fans are very close to the pitch.

“There is a lot of intimidation and agitation. You really hear the chants and whistles. There are not many people, but they sound like they were doubled.”

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Wayne Rooney Ready To Face Bayern Munich In Champions League Return Leg

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Manchester United travel to Germany hopeful of upsetting the odds and reaching the Champions League semi-finals at the expense of holders Bayern Munich.

The clubs have enjoyed contrasting fortunes domestically this season, with Bayern having already retained their Bundesliga title while English champions United languish seventh in the Premier League table.

But while all-conquering Bayern were expected to sweep David Moyes' team aside in the first leg of their quarter-final at Old Trafford last Tuesday, a spirited display from the Red Devils secured a 1-1 draw to take to the Allianz Arena - and they head into this game with all the momentum.

Bayern are without several central options through injury and suspension and were beaten for the first time in 18 months on Saturday, while United are the best away side in the English top flight and thrashed Newcastle at the weekend.

Bayern's 1-0 setback at Augsburg ended their record 53-match unbeaten run in the Bundesliga. Guardiola shrugged off the defeat, but described the second leg with United as a "life or death match".

By contrast, United were dominant in a 4-0 win at St James' Park on Saturday, though Juan Mata, who scored twice, is ineligible in Europe.

Striker Robin van Persie misses out again with a knee injury and Wayne Rooney is doubtful with a bruised toe, though Patrice Evra is back from a ban and should be fit despite going off against the Magpies.

Bastian Schweinsteiger scored Bayern's goal in the first leg but misses out here after picking up a late red card at Old Trafford. Die Roten are also without Javi Martinez through suspension, while Thiago Alcantara is sidelined with a knee problem and Xherdan Shaqiri (thigh) will also miss out.

But despite the weekend's results and Bayern's injuries, Guardiola's side should be regarded as heavy favourites to progress.

United have endured a tricky first campaign under Moyes, who replaced the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson last July, with the club now mathematically certain to relinquish their Premier League title as they sit 17 points adrift of leaders Liverpool with five games to play.

They also look likely to miss out on qualification for the Champions League for the first time since 1995-96, as they are seven points behind fourth-placed Arsenal.

Moyes has been under severe pressure in recent weeks, especially following humbling defeats at Olympiakos and at home to Liverpool and Manchester City. Some supporters even organised and paid for an aeroplane to fly over Old Trafford urging the club's board to sack the Scot.

And Bayern, despite their loss at the weekend, have continued to flourish under Pep Guardiola's guidance, with the Bavarians wrapping up the German title with seven matches to spare, while they remain on course to retain both their Champions League and DFB-Pokal crowns.

Schweinsteiger's away goal also puts Bayern in the driving seat to reach the semi-finals, with United needing to win or record a high-scoring draw of 2-2 or higher on the night.

However, United left-back Evra believes his side can emulate Chelsea's 2011-12 season, when the London club finished sixth in the Premier League but won the Champions League.

"It was funny because the season reminded me of the Chelsea season when they won the Champions League when they were not playing well in the league," Evra told reporters.

"I am not saying we are going to do the same but sometimes you have to be positive, so why not?

"Of course it is unusual for us to say we can save our season in one game. Now we must make sure the fans will be proud for the second leg against Bayern."
Manchester United travel to Germany hopeful of upsetting the odds and reaching the Champions League semi-finals at the expense of holders Bayern Munich.

The clubs have enjoyed contrasting fortunes domestically this season, with Bayern having already retained their Bundesliga title while English champions United languish seventh in the Premier League table.

But while all-conquering Bayern were expected to sweep David Moyes' team aside in the first leg of their quarter-final at Old Trafford last Tuesday, a spirited display from the Red Devils secured a 1-1 draw to take to the Allianz Arena - and they head into this game with all the momentum.

Bayern are without several central options through injury and suspension and were beaten for the first time in 18 months on Saturday, while United are the best away side in the English top flight and thrashed Newcastle at the weekend.

Bayern's 1-0 setback at Augsburg ended their record 53-match unbeaten run in the Bundesliga. Guardiola shrugged off the defeat, but described the second leg with United as a "life or death match".

By contrast, United were dominant in a 4-0 win at St James' Park on Saturday, though Juan Mata, who scored twice, is ineligible in Europe.

Striker Robin van Persie misses out again with a knee injury and Wayne Rooney is doubtful with a bruised toe, though Patrice Evra is back from a ban and should be fit despite going off against the Magpies.

Bastian Schweinsteiger scored Bayern's goal in the first leg but misses out here after picking up a late red card at Old Trafford. Die Roten are also without Javi Martinez through suspension, while Thiago Alcantara is sidelined with a knee problem and Xherdan Shaqiri (thigh) will also miss out.

But despite the weekend's results and Bayern's injuries, Guardiola's side should be regarded as heavy favourites to progress.

United have endured a tricky first campaign under Moyes, who replaced the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson last July, with the club now mathematically certain to relinquish their Premier League title as they sit 17 points adrift of leaders Liverpool with five games to play.

They also look likely to miss out on qualification for the Champions League for the first time since 1995-96, as they are seven points behind fourth-placed Arsenal.

Moyes has been under severe pressure in recent weeks, especially following humbling defeats at Olympiakos and at home to Liverpool and Manchester City. Some supporters even organised and paid for an aeroplane to fly over Old Trafford urging the club's board to sack the Scot.

And Bayern, despite their loss at the weekend, have continued to flourish under Pep Guardiola's guidance, with the Bavarians wrapping up the German title with seven matches to spare, while they remain on course to retain both their Champions League and DFB-Pokal crowns.

Schweinsteiger's away goal also puts Bayern in the driving seat to reach the semi-finals, with United needing to win or record a high-scoring draw of 2-2 or higher on the night.

However, United left-back Evra believes his side can emulate Chelsea's 2011-12 season, when the London club finished sixth in the Premier League but won the Champions League.

"It was funny because the season reminded me of the Chelsea season when they won the Champions League when they were not playing well in the league," Evra told reporters.

"I am not saying we are going to do the same but sometimes you have to be positive, so why not?

"Of course it is unusual for us to say we can save our season in one game. Now we must make sure the fans will be proud for the second leg against Bayern."

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