David Moyes will leave the role of West Ham manager “by mutual consent” when his contract expires at the end of the season. The club confirmed the news on Monday evening, amid reports that the former Spain, Real Madrid and Wolves head coach, Julen Lopetegui, has agreed a deal to take over in the summer.
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Real Madrid were crowned champions of La Liga for the 36th time after FC Barcelona suffered a 4-2 defeat by Girona. The Catalans took an early lead through Andres Christensen but were soon pegged back by Artem Dovbyk. Barca regained the lead but Cristian Portu’s brace from the bench turned the tie on its head ultimately ending the title race.
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It was honours even at the Stade Velodrome as Marseille – via a fantastic equaliser from Chancel Mbemba – recovered from going a goal down to secure a draw from their UEFA Europa League first leg tie with Liverpool’s conquerors Atalanta. Gianluca Scamacca who had given the visitors the lead with a fine drilled finish.
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Bayer Leverkusen claimed a 2-0 first-leg victory at Roma to take command of their Europa League semi-final. A first half strike from Florian Wirtz and a stunning effort from Robert Andrich gave the Bundesliga champions only their second win in Italy. Roma had just two shots on target with striker Romelu Lukaku cutting an isolated figure.
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Niclas Füllkrug scored a brilliant first half winner as Borussia Dortmund beat Paris Saint Germain 1-0 in a frenetic first leg of their Champions League semi-final. The German international used his right foot to expertly bring down a long ball before hammering home with his left. The Parisians had chances to level the tie but will have to turn things around next week if they are to reach the showpiece.
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