Coaching

Paraguay concluded their Copa America run with a trio of losses, the final one being a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Costa Rica on Tuesday. Daniel Garnero, the coach, may face dismissal after a disheartening campaign. Despite scoring in every group game this century, including 2015 and 2004, Paraguay wrapped up at the bottom this time. It’s been nearly a century since they lost all their group matches. Garnero admitted, the tourney was a flop. He noted, "I am here at the behest of the association, and it's their call if…

After a smashing run with Bologna, Thiago Motta has now hopped over to Juventus, stepping into the void left by Massimiliano Allegri's recent departure. Riding high from his exploits, Motta inked a three-year contract with the Old Lady, taking the reins at Allianz Stadium as Allegri's successor after the latter was axed on May 17. Allegri's discharge was prompted right after Juventus's victory in the Coppa Italia finale against Atalanta, owing much to his conduct during the match. Post his decision to quit Bologna—where…

Under the stewardship of Joan Laporta, Barcelona decided to bid farewell to Xavi following growing uncertainties about the coach's confidence in his team. Expectations were for Xavi to depart at season's end. Instead, he chose to stay, fulfilling his contract. However, in a surprising twist, Laporta handed Xavi his walking papers, claiming the coach voiced doubts about his players' abilities. "If Xavi can reconsider, so can we," declared Laporta during an interview on Barca One. "Keeping Xavi seemed forced. His legendary…

Jurgen Klopp's reign at Liverpool has come to an end, and Arne Slot from Feyenoord is set to take over in 2024-25. Klopp plans to step away from the spotlight and lead a more private life, casting doubt on his return to coaching. In his final game against Wolves, Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory, making Klopp the first permanent Reds boss to win his last game since 1928. After nine years at Anfield, Klopp cited exhaustion as the reason for his departure, hinting at a potential sabbatical. Speculation about his next move,…