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Football: De Gea, Isco, Thiago in Spain U21 Euro squad

Agence France-PresseMay 23, 2013 08:46

Spain under-21 manager Julien Lopetegui on Thursday called up full internationals Isco and Thiago Alcantara as well as Manchester United's David de Gea for the European Championships next month in Israel. Thiago and De Gea were also part of the squad that won the title in Denmark two years ago and their involvement means they and Isco will not be included in Vicente del Bosque's senior squad for the Confederations Cup which also takes place in June.

Football: Man City target Pellegrini confirms Malaga exit

Agence France-PresseMay 22, 2013 17:47

Manuel Pellegrini, strongly linked to the vacant Manchester City post, is leaving Malaga at the end of the season, the Chilean announced on Wednesday. "Professionally, I am living my last hours in Malaga," he said at a function to mark his achievements with the club in a report carried by Spanish Sports daily AS. He added: "On Sunday I will manage my last game as Malaga coach at La Rosaleda. "It will be a very emotional occasion and we hope to leave with the club qualified for Europe, with the mission completed and with the misfortune that the project changed.

Manuel Pellegrini to step down as manager of Malaga CF

Agencia EFEMay 22, 2013 15:17

Malaga, Spain, May 22 (EFE).- Coach Manuel Pellegrini said Wednesday that he will be leaving Malaga CF after the end of the current La Liga season, but gave no hint of where he will go after his successful three-year stint with the Spanish club. "Sunday will be my last match at La Rosaleda (the club's stadium) and will be very exciting for me," Pellegrini said after receiving an award from the provincial government. Malaga plays Deportivo La Coruna at home and will end the season with a June 1 battle against Barcelona at Camp Nou.

Football: Pellegrini confirms Malaga exit

Agence France-PresseMay 22, 2013 09:30

Manager Manuel Pellegrini, strongly linked to the vacant Manchester City post, is leaving Malaga at the end of the season, the Chilean announced on Wednesday. "Professionally, I am living my last hours in Malaga," he said at a function to mark his achievements with the club in a report carried by Spanish Sports daily AS. He added: "On Sunday I will manage my last game as Malaga coach at La Rosaleda.

Football: England braced for Mourinho's Chelsea return

Agence France-PresseMay 21, 2013 11:31

Jose Mourinho looks set to be welcomed back to Chelsea with open arms, but his reputation has been sullied during his three-year stint at Real Madrid and he will return to Stamford Bridge with several thorny issues to address. Having been released from his contract by Madrid, the charismatic but controversial Portuguese is now widely expected to return to Chelsea, with some British bookmakers offering odds of 20/1 on that he does so.

Atletico Madrid holds clinic for kids in Singapore

Agencia EFEMay 21, 2013 10:15

International Sports Desk, May 21 (EFE).- Atletico Madrid completed its first practic session Tuesday after taking the Copa del Rey last week and held a clinic for 118 children during its second day in Singapore. The Spanish team will play a charity match Wednesday against a local team at Jalan Besar Stadium. Atletico Madrid won its 10th Copa del Rey championship in the Spanish capital last Friday with a 2-1 upset victory in extra time over Real Madrid. Coach Diego Simeone put the 22 players who traveled to Singapore through a practice session Tuesday morning.

Football: European failure Mourinho's legacy in Madrid

Agence France-PresseMay 20, 2013 21:31

Jose Mourinho's three-year reign in charge of Real Madrid was finally brought to an end on Monday when it was announced that the Portuguese will leave the club at the end of the season. Just as in his spells in charge at Chelsea and Inter, Mourinho's time at the Bernabeu has been filled with controversy, debate, scandal and no lack of success.

Football: Spanish league result

Agence France-PresseMay 20, 2013 18:15

Spanish league result on Monday: Real Mallorca 1 (Hemed 21) Real Betis 0 afp

Real Madrid announces departure of Mourinho

Agencia EFEMay 20, 2013 16:48

Madrid, May 20 (EFE).- Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid after the final two matches of the La Liga season, club president Florentino Perez said Monday. "We both have decided that this is the right moment to treat this relationship as finished," Perez said during a press conference at the club's Santiago Bernabeu stadium. The Portuguese manager, who joined the Blancos in 2010, still has three years left on his contract. Perez thanked Mourinho for his efforts and wished him success "in his new phase."

Football: Mourinho to leave Real at end of the season

Agence France-PresseMay 20, 2013 16:00

Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season after a turbulent three-year spell in charge of the Spanish giants, club president Florentino Perez confirmed Monday. "After the conversations we have had with our coach Jose Mourinho we have arrived at an agreement to end our working relationship at the end of this season," Perez told a press conference. "The coach and the club agreed this is the right moment. I want to thank Jose Mourinho for the work he has done in the last few years."