Leeds contract decision must not be rushed, says Bielsa
Bielsa joined Leeds in 2018 and led the Yorkshire club to the second-tier Championship title in the 2019-20 season, securing their promotion to the Premier League for the first time since 2004.
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON FEB 23, 2021 09:01 AM IST
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa said he would prefer to wait until the end of the season to make a decision about extending his stay at Elland Road.
Bielsa joined Leeds in 2018 and led the Yorkshire club to the second-tier Championship title in the 2019-20 season, securing their promotion to the Premier League for the first time since 2004.
The Argentine's contract is due to end in June and Bielsa said it would be best for both parties to take stock at the end of the campaign.
"The first thing I want to highlight, because what it seems like is that the president is offering me an extension and I am delaying it," Bielsa said.
"It could be interpreted as the club having more of a desire for me to stay than I do and that's not the case.
"The second thing is that the decision to work in a club for another year is so important that you must have a clear security.
"I will take the time to tell them that they should consider what happens in the last part of the season."
Leeds, who are 12th after 24 games, host Southampton later on Tuesday.
Salah was feeling the intensity, Klopp says after Chelsea defeat
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON MAR 05, 2021 01:28 PM IST
Klopp took off Salah, the league's leading scorer with 17 goals, for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the 62nd minute when Liverpool were hunting an equaliser after Mason Mount had given Chelsea the lead in the first half.
Barcelona defender Piqué out with right knee injury
AP, Barcelona
PUBLISHED ON MAR 05, 2021 10:27 AM IST
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Reuters, London
PUBLISHED ON MAR 05, 2021 07:53 AM IST
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Mount goal earns Chelsea victory at toothless Liverpool
Reuters, Liverpool, England
PUBLISHED ON MAR 05, 2021 07:50 AM IST
Mount cut in to curl a low shot past Liverpool keeper Alisson in the 42nd minute, after Timo Werner had earlier had a goal disallowed, to give Chelsea a deserved halftime lead.
Barcelona confirm Pique knee injury
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 09:26 PM IST
Injuries have restricted the 34-year-old to just 15 appearances this season and local media have reported that Pique faces a further three weeks on the sidelines.
Koeman transforms Barcelona amid club chaos, elections
AP
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 06:51 PM IST
- Barcelona faces an even bigger hurdle next week when it visits Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League trailing 4-1 from the first leg. But the team can aspire to keep up its positive momentum in the Spanish league.
Liverpool vs Leipzig Champions League game moved to Budapest again
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 04:18 PM IST
- The first leg, originally scheduled to be held at the Red Bull Arena in Germany, was shifted to Budapest after German authorities denied Liverpool entry into the country due to Covid-19 protocols.
Toothless Man United held to goalless draw at Palace
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 01:28 PM IST
It was a third successive 0-0 draw for United after a stalemate at Chelsea on Sunday and against Real Sociedad last Thursday which completed a 4-0 aggregate win over the Spanish side in the Europa League.
United may not release Fernandes for Portugal duty: Solskjaer
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 01:25 PM IST
Fernandes could face 10 days in isolation on his return from international duty because Portugal falls under the United Kingdom's COVID-19 travel 'red list'.
Spurs handed advantage ahead of north London derby, says Arsenal boss Arteta
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 01:21 PM IST
Spurs will now host Zagreb in London, while Arsenal will travel to face Greek champions Olympiakos Piraeus three days before their derby.
Toothless Man United held to goalless draw at Palace
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 08:10 AM IST
Runaway leaders City have 65 points from 27 games and are in a commanding position after second-placed United lacked edge in foggy conditions at Selhurst Park, failing to break down a resolute Palace who had the game's best chances.
Klopp won't allow players to travel if need to quarantine
AP, Liverpool, England
PUBLISHED ON MAR 03, 2021 11:48 PM IST
Under current coronavirus guidelines, arrivals from countries that Britain regards as high risk are subject to 10 days of hotel confinement.
PSG striker Kean isolating after testing positive for virus
AP, Paris
PUBLISHED ON MAR 03, 2021 10:07 PM IST
PSG said that Kean tested positive on Wednesday morning and stayed in Paris while his teammates travelled to Bordeaux for a league game.
Juventus makes Weston McKennie’s move to Turin permanent
AP, Turin
PUBLISHED ON MAR 03, 2021 09:34 PM IST
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Mumbai City FC winning ISL Shield was about being strong mentally: Coach Lobera
By Rutvick Mehta
PUBLISHED ON MAR 03, 2021 07:48 PM IST
- In this chat with Hindustan Times, Lobera talks about overcoming the challenges of this unique season and why he doesn’t want to put a limit on how far this Mumbai team can go.