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Espanyol, the LaLiga side whose ownership group includes former NFL star J.J. Watt, have sacked coach Manolo González following Tuesday’s Copa del Rey exit to fourth-tier side Sestao River. Sestao scored twice in extra time, including a dramatic 121st-minute winner, to seal a shock 4-3 victory and knock the Primera División side out in the first round. González, 47, was already under pressure following Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to newly promoted…

Napoli coach Massimiliano Allegri will watch Wednesday’s Serie A clash with Monza from the stands after deciding not to appeal against his touchline ban. The 59-year-old was sent off in the closing stages of Saturday’s 3-3 draw at home to AS Roma and was subsequently suspended for two matches and fined €10,000 (£8,382) following ⁠an “abusive remark” towards the match officials. Napoli initially said they would appeal, but Allegri has…

Bayern Munich assistant coach Aaron Danks said head coach Vincent Kompany is in good spirits and improving “day by day” after being hospitalized last week. Kompany collapsed at the club’s training ground on Friday and missed Sunday’s 3-1 win away at Freiburg. – Kane’s long road to Ballon d’Or glory ends with his crowning moment Sporting director Max Eberl said on Friday that it would be “weeks, not days” before…

Michael Carrick faces a tough ask to get Manchester United’s misfiring players to turn his team’s fortunes around, according to former club captain Gary Neville. Carrick had arrived at Carrington early on Tuesday morning with his future still up in the air after a 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday left his side 16th in the table. Sources told ESPN Carrick took training as normal and now…

Kai Rooney scored four goals as Manchester United‘s Under-18s thrashed Burnley 6-0 on Tuesday. Kai, son of United’s all-time leading goalscorer Wayne, stole the show as Darren Fletcher’s side cruised to a convincing victory in the Under-18 Premier League North. The 16-year-old opened the scoring after 22 minutes, as he knocked home the rebound after Jaume Camacho’s header struck the post. The teenager doubled his tally from the penalty spot…