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      Julen Lopetegui closing in on return to management just four months after being sacked by West Ham

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      JULEN LOPETEGUI is reportedly closing in on a return to management.The Spanish manager has been out of work since being sacked by West Ham four months ago.Julien Lopetegui is set to return to the dugoutCredit: GettyHe could be announced as the Qatar head coach this weekCredit: GettyLopetegui, 58, replaced David Moyes in East London but struggled for consistent performances despite a huge summer spend.The Hammers suffered multiple heavy defeats during his tenure against the likes of Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal.It was not his first role in England, having taken charge of Wolves between November 2022 and August 2023.He is now set for a return to management with the head coach role at Qatar.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLReports have claimed that he will sign a deal with the national team that will run until 2027.Fabrizio Romano has claimed that his arrival will be announced later this week.Reports in Spain have suggested that Lopetegui had plenty of offers, including from Mexico.It is believed that the manager sees the Qatar job as a “major step forward” in his career.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe would be replacing former Spain striker Luis Garcia as the man in the dugout.Qatar are currently 4th in Group A of the World Cup qualifying rounds in Asia.’Do you want me to swear-‘ – Graham Potter in meltdown as West Ham boss taunted with X-rated ‘the German’s right’ chantsLopetegui won the Europa League with SevillaCredit: PAThe team has only managed three wins, one draw and four defeats, which has ruled out an automatic qualification spot.Lopetegui started his managerial career at Rayo Vallecano before working at Real Madrid B and the Spanish youth sides.In 2014, he took charge of Porto before being named the Spain national coach in 2016.He was then named the manager of Real Madrid in 2018 but only lasted 120 days before being axed.Lopetegui rebuilt his reputation at Sevilla, where he won the Europa League in 2020.Meanwhile, West Ham have continued to endure a torrid season since his exit.Graham Potter was named as Lopetegui’s successor, and while he has improved the defence, the team has still struggled to win games.The former Chelsea and Brighton boss has won just three of his 15 games in charge of the club.He did earn a notable victory over Arsenal, but the team has dropped multiple points in recent weeks.In the club’s last four games, nine points have been dropped due to conceding goals in the 79th minute or later.Read More on The SunIn their latest effort, Potter watched on as West Ham lost against the Seagulls despite being 2-1 up in the 89th minute.The manager was fuming after the game, as his post-match press conference rant showed.Graham Potter replaced Lopetegui at West HamCredit: Getty More

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      Steven Gerrard tipped to ‘take inspiration from Frank Lampard’ and return to English management with Championship side

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      STEVEN GERRARD has been advised to follow in fellow England legend Frank Lampard’s footsteps in the Championship.Gerrard, 44, has been out of a job these past three months after his departure from Saudi outfit Al-Ettifaq, where he spent two years.Steven Gerrard has been advised to join West BromGerrard could follow in Frank Lampard’s footsteps at Coventry where he turned his career aroundDavid Prutton believes Gerrard can have the same success as Lampard in the ChampionshipThe Liverpool legend has seen his stock decrease after his hapless stint in Saudi Arabia, where he lost 20 out of 55 matches, of which he won 19. However, Sky Sports EFL presenter David Prutton insists there is a way back for Stevie G, and it starts in the English second division.Prutton, 43, named Lampard, 46, as the perfect example to follow as he has turned his career around after joining Coventry in November.The Chelsea legend found himself in a tough spot after a disappointing stint at Everton and a failed return at Stamford Bridge during the 2022-23 season.Read More on FootballHowever, the legendary midfielder has regained some of the magic he showed at Derby as he transformed Coventry from relegation strugglers to Premier League promotion challengers.Prutton advised Gerrard to do the same by joining West Brom, who have been without a manager since Tony Mowbray’s dismissal earlier this month.The Nottingham Forest hero believes the legendary midfielder could regain the old prowess he enjoyed at Rangers, where he won the Scottish Premiership in 2021, and Aston Villa, where he shone during the 2021-22 season.Prutton told Football League World: “Another stellar player that I would say, if you want to be a manager for 25, 30 years then he’s still kind of working his way to that rhythm, having worked all over the world.Most read in ChampionshipCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Maybe he’d have taken heed or inspiration from what Frank Lampard’s experienced at Coventry City, and obviously Derby before that.”The Championship is a very smart way to get a decent body of work in to show people what you can do.Steven Gerrard spotted at major sporting event as he gives personal update after Al-Ettifaq exit”And West Brom, yes there might be a bit of turnover of players, take a look at what the ownership are expecting going into next season, but yes the profile works.”It is just whether that works then with regards to the players involved.”But, again, what I’ve seen is a man and a manager that is very humble, very empathetic to his players, understands that not everyone is Steven Gerrard so would ask different things of his team.”And I think [he’s] been unfairly struck off in certain areas, quick to dismiss a manager’s career when it hits a little bump in the road.”But, given how ambitious he is, his standards as a player and his ability to infuse and inspire a side, I think West Brom would be quite right looking at Steven Gerrard as a potential candidate.” More

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      Did Jurgen Klopp eerily predict Liverpool’s 2024-25 Premier League title win during final interview as Kop boss?

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      JURGEN KLOPP got it spookily spot-on when he departed Liverpool last summer with an enticing prediction.The German bowed out of Anfield after nine iconic years with a hot take that has aged perfectly.Arne Slot has completed a title achievement few would have predictedCredit: RexBut Jurgen Klopp had a mystic microphone when he looed to the futureKlopp won the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup as he restored the Reds to the top table at home and abroad.But few believed his replacement Arne Slot could achieve instant success in his first season at Liverpool.However, Sunday’s 5-1 victory over Tottenham sealed title glory with four games to spare.And many more might have backed Slot if they’d listened closely to a ‘Klopp-timistic’ clairvoyant last year.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLKlopp said then: “I will be fine. And more importantly the club as well, because you saw the team now, that’s a bunch of really good people, and they will be fine, or even more.“Somebody will come in, full of dreams, full of energy, full of excitement and full of new ideas, rightly so, and lead the club into that future. It’s great.”Yet even Slot might have struggled to imagine how magical his first campaign in England would be.Liverpool are 15 points clear of Arsenal, 20 above Newcastle and 21 ahead of deposed champions Manchester City.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKAnd when asked about the apparent ease of his achievement, the Dutchman referenced Klopp.Slot told Sky Sports: “That’s not only my job, it’s the job of the players and the staff members standing over there and the work Jurgen (Klopp) and Pepijn (Lijnders) left behind over here.HOW LIVERPOOL WON THE TITLE”The culture of the team, the work rate, the quality was outstanding. “We all knew that. We started off really well and it maybe helped a bit that (Manchester) City had a difficult spell, which they hadn’t had in five years.”When the season started everyone would have been happy if we were in the top four for Champions League again but I don’t think that was fair to our players.”They are much better than that and that’s what they have showed this season.”Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk told the same broadcaster: “It’s special and it’s something that we don’t take for granted. It’s amazing.”We got the job done and we (are) truly deserved champions of England.” More

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      ‘Destroyed by people handling him’ – Chris Eubank Sr fires brutal warning to Conor Benn after his defeat to Jr

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      CHRIS EUBANK SR warned Conor Benn that he is being “destroyed” by the people he has around him.Benn, 28, lost his highly-anticipated blockbuster clash with Eubank Sr’s son Chris Eubank Jr via unanimous decision on Saturday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Chris Eubank Sr (right) believes Conor Benn (left) is being let down by his own peopleCredit: GettyEubank Sr believes Benn is still the superior fighter despite his loss to his son Chris Eubank JrEubank Jr vs Benn: SunSport’s verdictTHIRTY-FIVE YEARS of the Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr rivalry was settled with 36 minutes of violence.Yet with all the tremendous heart shown by both boxers, there wasn’t much technique, skill or finesse on display here.After tons of trash talking, egg throwing and mind games that have been played out to the world over the last three years, SunSport’s Wally Downes Jr gives his verdict on what should be the final chapter in one of British boxing’s biggest beefs.Read here to find out why the 12-round slugfest should not be repeated – and why the rivalry should now be put to bed.However, Eubank Jr’s father believes the Destroyer is a better fighter and is being let down by those “handling him”.The defeated Brit moved up two weight classes at middleweight, something that the 58-year-old was constantly critical of.Eubank Sr said: “He has been destroyed by the people who are handling him. “They need to be held to account. Do your job, do your job, do your job!”Read More on BoxingEubank Sr stunned the London crowd by making a surprise appearance at the event after previously distancing himself from the fight he repeatedly criticised.The boxing legend walked out with his son to his old walk-out tune “Simply The Best” and watched on from ringside.Eubank Sr added: “I was always going to be here for my son, irrespective of what you thought.”Suspense is part of the game. The performance, championship rounds, standing toe to toe.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”The credit I am going to give to Conor.”I told you he was a superior fighter, but he shouldn’t be fighting at 160lbs.Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn in classy nods to their iconic dads during ringwalks for huge grudge fight”He is a 147lbs fighter. What couldn’t he do around the world?”Round by brutal roundCHRIS EUBANK JR secured the family bragging rights in his second generation grudge match against Conor Benn.With three unanimous 116-112 verdicts, Eubank Jr prevailed in the family feud, with his dad making a return to his corner to watch it.It lived up to the all hype – EVERY round was bloody, tasty and violent, before the more-experienced Eubank stood strong to come back into it and snatch victory.Here, SunSport’s Jack Figg gives you the ultimate breakdown of a gripping clash between the sons of two British boxing legends.  More

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      Norwich consider shock move for Watford manager Tom Cleverley, 35, after sacking Johannes Hoff Thorup

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      WATFORD boss Tom Cleverley is a shock name on the Norwich shortlist to fill their managerial vacancy.Cleverley, 35, has made a good start to his career as a gaffer after his surprise call to take charge of the Hornets last year.Tom Cleverley is being eyed by Norwich bosses for the vacant managerial roleCredit: RexJohannes Hoff Thorup was sacked by the Canaries earlier this monthCredit: AlamyJack Wilshere was put in interim charge until the end of the seasonCredit: GettyThe former Manchester United and England midfielder has stepped up comfortably and caught the eye of the Canaries.Norwich could offer Cleverley a more stable environment and a long-term plan to work on.And they may appeal if they decide he is their first choice.Cleverley was appointed Watford boss last year and has led the Hornets to 13th in the table. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe was given a stay of execution in January after speculation the club would pull the trigger with a playoff push fizzling out. Johannes Hoff Thorup was axed by the Canaries following a 3-1 Easter Monday defeat to Millwall. The Dane failed to launch a promotion bid at Carrow Road with Norwich 12 points off the playoffs. Former Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere was put in interim charge by sporting director Ben Knapper.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKWilshere admitted: “He was my first coach and he lost his job.” “It’s never a nice feeling when that happens, and actually it was my first time experiencing it as a coach.Jack Wilshere in race against time as he faces huge 350-mile commute from managerial debut to run London Marathon”We’ve had a few bad results, and you get a feeling about the atmosphere not being great and the environment.”But listen, I was behind the manager, we were all behind the manager. “We were all trying to help him get some results and get some performances, and then all of a sudden you get a phone call and things change really quickly.”I got a phone call on Tuesday morning after our game on Monday, maybe at 10am. “I made my way to the training ground and I’ve been there ever since!”Wilshere’s side earned a point on the road at Middlesbrough on Saturday afternoon.The 0-0 stalemate put a big dent in Boro’s own playoff hopes, setting up a showdown with 6th-placed Coventry on the final day. More

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      Ruud van Nistelrooy reveals plan to get Leicester promoted – but he’s only THIRD favourite to be manager next season

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      RUUD VAN NISTELROOY has mapped out his blueprint for getting Leicester City back to the Premier League in the post Jamie Vardy era.Now he wants the green light from the Foxes’ powerbrokers to push ahead with his plans.Ruud van Nistelrooy has outlined his plan for getting Leicester back to the Premier LeagueThe bookies believe Russell Martin and Sean Dyche have better odds of being in charge than Van NistelrooyThe longer the Dutchman remains in limbo, the more speculation intensifies over his future.Ahead of today’s trip to in-form Wolves at Molineux, Van Nistelrooy is the 11/8 favourite to be the next Premier League manager to be axed.Even the bookies believe Russell Martin (11/10) and Sean Dyche (5/4) have better odds of being in charge of Leicester next season than the current boss!Now Van Nistelrooy has urged Foxes chiefs to clear up the uncertainty over his future so he can start building for next season …. or clear his desk!Read More on Football”It’s necessary to find alignment,” he said. “The quicker the better in the best interests for the football club.That’s what I’m urging.”We need to be on the same page.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Over the past months, starting in February, I’ve had conversations with the board and the chairman. Later in March and recently as well.”The club knows where I stand. Ruud van Nistelrooy reveals son’s name was inspired by former Man Utd team-mate who tragically died”I’ve always informed the club on the way I see things, the lessons learned now it’s clear it’s going to be in the Championship.”We can move on to that scenario. But I’m still waiting for the club to come back. That’s where it stands now. “I know what my plan is to move forward and bring the club back up with the people in this building. “There are 60-70 great professionals here who can move the club forward.”But I’m still waiting on that alignment.”Van Nistelrooy has drawn up a list of summer targets and wants to promote youth players such as 15-year-old Jeremy Monga from the Foxes’ Academy.Planning recruitment”It’s my job to plan for recruitment,” he said.”I’m responsible for the footballing part of the football club. I take it very seriously. “I can’t wait because we have to continue to work and prepare. So we’ve been doing that for quite a long time.”I’ve evaluated the current squad and how to move forward, the positions that need reinforced.”Obviously now with Jamie Vardy going that was a big part of those conversations, which as I say, started in February.”I want to involve the academy and build a foundation of homegrown players who can apply the highest standards in football. And play with intensity and character and soul like Jamie always did. Stopping the rot”It’s clear where I stand. But it can only improve when there’s alignment and total clarity on where we’re going. “Until then the work continues.” Van Nistelrooy stopped the rot of nine straight defeats with a draw at Brighton before Leicester lost narrowly to Liverpool last Sunday.He will be without midfielder Stephy Mavididi for the rest of the season after the 26-year-old suffered a muscle injury against Arne Slot’s Reds.Vitor Pereira’s in-form Wolves are on a high after winning their last five matches.Van Nistelrooy said: “Their manager has done an excellent job.”I think they invested well and reinforced their squad in January on top of a good squad. Read More on The Sun”I feel they have already spent a long time in the Premier League. But all credit to their performances since the new manager came in. “They got themselves out of trouble and really far away from the bottom three.” More

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      Scott Parker sheds tears in emotional celebration with family as Burnley boss retains hundred per cent promotion record

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      SCOTT PARKER broke down in tears within seconds of Burnley winning promotion back to the Premier League. Parker’s side beat Sheffield United 2-1 at Turf Moor on Easter Monday as the Clarets and Leeds booked their spot in the automatic places.Clarets manager Scott Parker became visibly emotional after Burnley were promotedParker’s side beat Sheffield United 2-1 at Turf MoorCredit: PAParker was hugged by club captain and double goalscorer Josh Brownhill after becoming emotional at full-timeCredit: PABut later on, Parker’s players threw him into the air in celebrationCredit: GettyIn going up, Parker also maintained his 100 percent record in winning promotion to the English top-flight.The English manager lead Fulham to the glittering heights in 2000 and Bournemouth two years later.Parker only took over at Turf Moor in July from Vincent Kompany and yet has masterminded an incredible season for the Clarets.But all the hard work finally paid off after Josh Brownhill’s double — a clinical 28th-minute strike and a penalty a minute before half-time — took Burnley back up at the first time of asking.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSParker was visibly emotional in the moments after his third Premier League promotion was confirmed, with two games left remaining.He came onto the pitch to celebrate with his side as soon as referee David Webb blew the full time whistle after six long added minutes.And the 44-year-old, understandably, shed tears of joy and relief before hugging club captain Brownhill.The Sky cameras then picked the gaffer up sobbing happy tears with his family up in the stands.Most read in FootballParker went into the stands to share the moment with his familyThe ex-Fulham gaffer was clearly emotionalParker is now aiming to guide Burnley to the titleBurnley beat Sheffield United 2-1 to book their spot in the Premier LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSParker said: “It means everything. We set on a mission to get promoted and there were a lot of ups and down. “It has been nothing short of incredible. So proud of the young group, who have committed and given everything.Burnley pitch invasion marred by unsavoury scenes as Sheffield United star Hamza Choudhury is held back by security”This one feels more special. I’ve had some bumps in the road as a manager. “I decided to take a year out and come in to this knowing there was a big challenge ahead. I’m relieved and happy.”Indeed, he hasn’t had it all easy, after being sacked by both Fulham and Bournemouth in the last few years.The Cottagers sacked the Englishman after they were relegated upon their return, but later sealed an immediate promotion under Marco Silva in 2022/23.Meanwhile, the Cherries stayed in the Prem but axed Parker within a month of him guiding the club there.Asked if the Championship title remains an important motivation this season, he added: “We’re going to go for it. “We’ll enjoy today, but we want to go for the title. That’s exactly our aim.”Meanwhile, Burnley’s promotion celebrations were marred by shocking scenes involving Sheffield United ace Hamza Choudhury.There were huge celebrations at full-time as Burnley fans stormed the pitch to party alongside their players.A Burnley supporter then appeared to goad Choudhury. by celebrating directly in front of him.Elsewhere, Owner Alan Pace paid tribute to the man he appointed in the summer to replace Kompany, who left for Bayern Munich.”I can’t say enough about the job he has done. He has outperformed anything he could have said (when they met),” he said.Read More on The Sun”He is a living legend and he has shown multiple times how to handle this league.”We saw an individual who knew how to not only live the best version of himself, but how to bring that out in others.”Parker spoke to Sky about how proud he wasBurnley fans were treated to immediate promotion after being relegated from the top-flight last seasonBurnley owner Alan Pace paid tribute to ParkerCredit: Rex More

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      Jurgen Klopp ‘ready to open talks with Real Madrid’ as Carlo Ancelotti set to leave after Arsenal defeat

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      JURGEN KLOPP is reportedly “ready” to take over at Real Madrid with Carlo Ancelotti expected to leave the Bernabeu before the end of the season.Klopp is allegedly “unhappy” in his new job at Red Bull after quitting the Liverpool dugout after nine years at the end of last season.Jurgen Klopp has been for a return to managementReal Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti reportedly won’t see out the season and will leave the club after the Copa del Rey final on April 26Credit: GettyKlopp was appointed as Red Bull’s new Global Head of Football just a few months after walking away from Anfield last May.But less than a year into his new role, Klopp is open to talking to Madrid, with the intention of starting coaching as early as July, according to Spanish outlet UOL Esporte.And the legendary Premier League gaffer could be in luck, with Ancelotti about to part ways with Madrid for the second time.According to Sky Sports, the Italian boss is set to walk away from Los Blancos after the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona on April 26 – with five games in LaLiga remaining. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAncelotti cast doubt over his future as Real head coach after Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final defeat to Arsenal, which saw his team lose 2-1 at home and 5-1 on aggregate.Speaking about his Real future following defeat to Arsenal, Ancelotti said: “Maybe the club decides to replace me and maybe it could be this year, or next year when my contract is over.”But when I am done here, I will be grateful to this club. That could be tomorrow, 10 days, one month or in one year, but if my contract ends or doesn’t end, I really don’t care.”We have managed the bright side many times and we have won titles, but we need to manage the dark side too.Most read in FootballArsenal beat Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate on WednesdayNext Real Madrid manager oddsOdds from BetfairXabi Alonso 4/9Andoni Iraola 5/1Jurgen Klopp 11/2Zinedine Zidane 9/1Jose Mourinho 12/1Herrero Michel 18/1Raul 20/1Massimilliano Allegri 20/1Unai Emery 25/1Alvaro Arbeloa 25/1Antonio Conte 33/1Mikel Arteta 33/1Erik ten Hag 80/1CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”We need to accept it because over the two games, Arsenal have been better than us.”Real and Barca are fighting it out for the domestic double, with Ancelotti’s side sitting four points behind their rivals in LaLiga, with seven games to play.Liverpool sent a private jet to sign me and Klopp called me a mix of Fabregas and Gundogan – but I turned him down The pair meet in El Clasico on May 11, but the Italian – who has already been hammered twice by Hansi Flick this season – is not expected to be in charge for the game at the Nou Camp.Ancelotti rejoined Real in the summer of 2021 and has won 11 trophies in his second stint in charge, including two LaLiga titles, two Champions Leagues and the Club World Cup.The prospect of Klopp taking over has excited officials at the Bernabeu.Club president Florentino Perez will allegedly go “all out” for a charismatic coach.The German coach was allegedly considered as a potential managerial candidate a few years ago but Perez did not approve at the time.Should he join Madrid, he will likely be reunited with Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, who reportedly agreed personal terms with the Spanish giants last month.The former Borussia Dortmund boss does have a special clause that could see him cut short his contract and return to coaching.Should he be approached by the German national team, Klopp will be allowed to quit his job at Red Bull immediately.Read More on The SunDuring his time with Liverpool, Klopp managed almost 500 games and won the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and two Carabao Cups.Ancelotti’s future has been the subject with speculation for some time, with the former Everton boss also linked with becoming Brazil manager. More