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Sports at your door step Former Chelsea, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti reveals in his new book on management what it is like to work with Manchester United target Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The enigmatic Swede has also contributed to the book about the managers he has played for during his career including incoming United boss Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola.

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Referee Mark Clattenburg has quit the Premier League and is moving to Saudi Arabia. Clattenburg is one of the world's leading referees and in 2016 he officiated the FA Cup final, Champions League final and Euro 2016 final. With no Premier League fixtures this weekend, Clattenburg's final top-flight game was Arsenal's 2-0 win over Hull on Saturday. PGMOL would like to wish Mark Clattenburg well as he prepares for his move to the Saudi Arabian Football Federation," it read. "Since joining the PGMOL Select Group in 2004, Mark developed into one of our top officials, refereeing at the highest level and setting standards for others to follow. Real Madrid become the first team in #LaLigaHistory to win 13 consecutive games away from home. 🔝✈️ #GetafeRealMadrid pic.twitter.com/wVM9ZSsF06 — LaLiga (@LaLigaEN) October 14, 2017 "His accomplishments are numerous and last season saw Mark achieve a memorable treble, on top of another consistently exce...

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The Manchester City striker opened up his international account goalscoring account in just his third appearance to put an end to Samson Siasia side's four-game winless run Nigeria ended a run of four games without a win as Kelechi Iheanacho struck the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Mali in Rouen. The Super Eagles had failed to win since beating Niger 4-1 in January and they were kept frustrated for much of the game by Alain Giresse's side in France. Samson Siasia was shorn of a number of key first-team players for the game, with Victor Moses having asked to be left out due to fitness worries while captain John Obi Mikel joined Ahmed Musa for former defender Joseph Yobo's testimonial match. That lack of extra quality told in a match short on excitement throughout, with Odion Ighalo missing perhaps the best chance, but substitute Iheanacho struck with 13 minutes to play to secure the win. Musa Muhammed, making his Nigeria debut at the age of 19, came close to breaking ...

Former Chelsea, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti reveals in his new book on management what it is like to work with Manchester United target Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The enigmatic Swede has also contributed to the book about the managers he has played for during his career including incoming United boss Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola. Zlatan Ibrahimovic will leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer and has been linked with Manchester United.    CARLO ANCELOTTI ON ZLATAN  Subtlety is not Zlatan's strongest suit. One day on the training ground, Ibra thought that one of the young players had not given his best to the session. At the end of training Ibra called this guy over and said, 'Now, you have to go home and write in your diary that you trained with Zlatan today, because I think it could be the last time that you do.' Maybe he's not so diplomatic, but he's a winner. The biggest problem I had with him was on the training ground. Even at the...

Mats Hummels' switch of allegiance became official on Monday after he was pictured putting pen-to-paper on a Bayern Munich deal. Hummels was all smiles in Bavaria as he officially signed a five-year contract with the German giants next to club chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. The centre back also posed alongside the latter as he held a Bayern Munich home shirt ahead of next season. Earlier this month, Bayern confirmed the signing of Hummels from Bundesliga rivals Borussia Dortmund for £30million. The Germany international has long been linked with a return to the club he started his career with before leaving for Dortmund in 2009. Carlo Ancelotti, who will take over from Pep Guardiola at the end of the season, has boosted his defensive ranks with the signing and the move has been hailed by Rummenigge. 'We're delighted that Mats Hummels has decided to join Bayern,' said the Munich chairman on his club's website earlier this month. 'Mats is one of the best cen...

New managers in Manchester Journalist Andy Brassell has spoken on BBC radio on Sunday regarding one of the big questions ahead of the 2016-17 Premier League season. Over the weekend, the likes of the BBC seem to have confirmed that Jose Mourinho will be the new manager at Manchester United come the start of next season. While fans still wait for confirmation of the Special One’s arrival at Old Trafford (the news is expected to be made official on Tuesday), it’s been known for a while that Pep Guardiola will be in charge of Man City. Mourinho v Guardiola, again So who will be more successful: Pep at the Etihad or Jose at the Theatre of Dreams? Jose Mourinho’s ‘soundbites may not be enough’ to compete with Pep Guardiola if the two go head to head in the Premier League next season according to European football writer Andy Brassell: Maybe Jose Mourinho’s soundbites may not be enough to get the upper hand. There are a lot of questions to be answer...

The 34-year-old scored twice and set up another in the 4-2 win over Marseille, giving him the perfect ending to his career in the French capital, but he has much more to offer. Zlatan Ibrahimovic brought the perfect ending to his time at Paris Saint-Germain in Saturday's Coupe de France final with another impressive display. The striker was the key component in delivering yet another trophy to Laurent Blanc’s side and, with two goals and an assist, he showed once more that even at 34 he still has a lot to offer at the top level. In converting a penalty to give his side a 2-1 lead against Marseille, the Sweden international may have taken his tally to 155 goals in 180 appearances for the French side in routine and very un-Zlatan-esque fashion. However, tireless, creative and hard-working, the departing attacker was, as ever, the true leader and inspiration for the Ligue 1 champions in an otherwise flat team display. His persistence, as always, paid off late on when he ran onto a ...

The forward produced another big moment to win the Coppa Italia in extra time and demonstrate why the Bianconeri should make every effort to finance his buy-back clause. Cup finals can be low-scoring, closely matched affairs and still provide plenty of intrigue and suspense. This was not one of those cup finals. Juventus’ 1-0 victory over AC Milan to win the Coppa Italia in extra time on Saturday night was a stinker, with the Italian champions well below par in the absence of a number of important players. Their opponents were spirited and well prepared but, ultimately, limited and failed to capitalise in a more even contest than anyone expected. With Sami Khedira, Claudio Marchisio and Leonardo Bonucci among those unavailable, Massimiliano Allegri was frustratingly defensive in his outlook. The Bianconeri can be dangerous in a 3-5-2 formation but not when Bonucci’s passing from the back is missing, Mario Lemina and Hernanes play with Paul Pogba in midfield and Juan Cuadr...

The Nigerians helped the Camels end their 40-year wait for the Israeli topflight crown. Nigeria’s John Ogu and Tony Nwakaeme have won the Israeli league title with Hapoel Be’er Sheva courtesy of their 3-1 victory versus Bnei Sakhin on Saturday. Goals from Maor Bar Buzaglo, Maor Melikson, Ben Sahar helped Barak Bakhar’s win the diadem for the first time since 1976 at the Turner Stadium. The Camels finished three points ahead of runners-up Maccabi Tel Aviv, with the Nigerians playing key roles as they will feature in next season’s Champions League. It has been a rewarding season for Ogu as he was also named the Best Foreign Player in the Israeli Premier League. The award, which is voted for by club captains and coaches, saw the Nigerian pick up 64.2 per cent of votes ahead of second-placed compatriot and Be’er Sheva teammate, Anthony Nwakaeme, who polled 21.6 per cent, while Nikita Rokabitzih finished third with 14 per cent of the votes.

The third straight Europa League Cup for Sevilla is a landmark in history. The Andalucian team beat Liverpool 3-1 in the Basel final with Gameiro and Coke scoring twice. One of the main players in the final was Kevin Gameiro, who has performed an amazing season scoring 16 goals in La Liga. Barcelona is reported to be interested on signing the player as a good replacement for Suárez, Messi or Neymar. Real Madrid is also looking for a striker, especially if Jesé is finally leaving the club. According to OKDiario, Los Blancos have also shown interest in the French born player. Zinedine Zidane knows very well Gameiro when he played in Ligue One for PSG or Lorient. The Sevilla forward has also shown in the past that he could be a good player for being in the bench and reinforce the squad if needed.

Tottenham are closing in on a deal to sign Sporting Lisbon forward Islam Slimani ahead of interest from Leicester City and Manchester United, according to  A Bola . The Algeria international was in impressive form for the Portuguese side over the past season after he scored 31 goals in just 46 appearances for Lisbon in an eye-catching 2015/16 season. Unsurprisingly, Slimani’s form has caught the eye of some of the Premier League’s leading clubs, including champions Leicester, third-placed Tottenham and United. According to A Bola, Tottenham are close to completing a £15m swoop for the highly-rated Algeria forward ahead of their title rivals as manager Mauricio Pochettino looks to strengthen his squad for the 2016/17 season. Slimani has scored 47 times in 80 games in the Portuguese league for Sporting since his move from CR Belouizdad in 2013. Tottenham finished in third place in the Premier League table after a 5-1 loss to Newcastle United allowed their north...

Arsenal and Leicester have apparently been discussing the possibility of Riyad Mahrez making the switch to north London this summer, but the Foxes want Theo Walcott as part a swap deal, according to the  Metro . The report originates from Italian journalist Emanuele Giulianelli, who insists Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri has spoken to Walcott about the switch. The England international apparently has no interest in a move to the Premieer League champions however, which could put a real spanner in the works for Arsene Wenger. Mahrez was absolutely superb this season, with his goals and assists arguably proving to be the driving force behind Leicester’s title win. He’s understandably being chased by a number of top clubs, and it seems Arsenal are pushing hard for a transfer. Arsenal fans would love to see the Algerian arrive at the expense of Walcott, with the 27-year-old really disappointing over the last few seasons. He’s failed to realise the massive potential...

Crystal Palace  hearts were torn asunder at Wembley after 10-man Manchester United came from behind to win the FA Cup 2-1. Boss Alan Pardew praised his side’s heart and passion, but admitted the team will go home and lick its wounds in the light of a heart-breaking defeat. He cut a forlorn figure in the post-match press conference, very different from the dancing Pardew seen by millions when Palace took the lead. He said: “The players have given me everything – heart and passion, it was a great cup final – Man Utd were the same and it was even in the tactical game plan. “They had more possession – they tried to get through us, but couldn’t – and with us hitting them on the break, it made for an enthralling final. “In extra-time I felt we were in control, and then there was a wonder hit to win it. It could have gone either way and unfortunately it has not gone our way. "But Crystal Palace as a football club handled themselv...

Coach Emmanuel Amuneke’s boy began their quest for a place in Zambia 2017 with a win against the Young Swallows in the War Nigeria U20 defeated Burundi 1-0 in the second round, first leg qualifier of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations U20 tournament. Agor Chukwudi’s 64th minute strike handed the Flying Eagles a valuable away win at the Louis Rwagasore Stadium, Bujumbura. The hosts who reached this stage following the withdrawal of DR Congo in the first round came into the encounter to upstage the defending champions dominated by the 2015 class that won the Fifa U17 World Cup in Chile. After a scoreless first half, Chukwudi pulled the trigger 19 minutes on resumption of the second half and held on firmly to secure victory. The second leg holds on June 11 at the UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar. Winner of the game on aggregate will face Sudan in the final qualifying round to book a place in the competition billed to hold in Zambia. Nigeria are defending champions of the...