ADEMOLA LOOKMAN ENDS LEVERKUSEN UNBEATEN RUN

May 23rd, 2024

By Adejide

Ademola Lookman scored a stunning hat-trick in the Europa league final to end Leverkusen fairy tale at Dublin yesterday.

The Nigerian opened the score line in the 12th minute from a Zappacosta low cross before scoring a golazoo to put the Italian side two goals ahead. The former Everton player put the game beyond reach with a powerful left foot drive to condemn Leverkusen to their first defeat in an impressive season.

The odds favoured Leverkusen to go all the way but Atlanta had another game plan thanks to Gia Piero Gasperini’s excellent tactics. Atalanta went ahead to lift the UEFA Europa League title after 61 year trophy drought.

The win also guarantees Atalanta a spot in the next Champions League which is not certain through the Series A.

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WEST HAM ANNOUNCE THE APPOINTMENT OF LOPETEGUI AS THE NEW HEAD COACH

West Ham has announced Julen Lopetegui as their new head coach and manager after the sack of David Moyes.

The Spaniard is vast experienced in top flight football having managed Real Madrid, Porto, Sevilla, Wolves and Spanish national team in the past. He remained the best Wolves’ manger statistically with the highest winning ratio.

West Ham joint chairman, David Sullivan has been joyously wishing him success in his new role. The club believes he is the best choice to help in moving the club forward.

Lapotegui is happy with his appointment and confessed David Moyes has left a fantastic platform for him to build on.

Lopetegui becomes the head coach of West Ham

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VINCENT COMPANY EDGES CLOSER TO BAYERN

Bayern Munich is currently discussing the deal which will unveil Vincent Jean Mpoy Kompany as their new head coach.

The Bundesliga giant have being struggling to replace Thomas Tuchel after late talks to continue with him broke down. Their last interview was with Ralf Rangnick who unexpectedly turned down the deal at the last minute.

Kompany secured premier league qualification for Burnley last season but got relegated in just a season despite playing fantastic style of football. It will be a roller-coastal for the Belgian if the deal could fall through.

Vincent Kompany moving closer to become Bayern Munich head coach

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NADAL TO PLAY ZVEREV IN FRENCH OPEN

Rafael Nadal will begin the French open with a first round match against tough opponent Alexander Zverev.

The tournament is expected to be a farewell for the Spaniard who has won the men’s title on a record of 14 occasions following his decision to retire later this year.

Zverev, 27, is a favourite for the title being the winner of the Italian open last week. The French open will start this month on Sunday, 26 May 2024.

The likes of Novac Djokovic who will play against Hugues Herbert and Iga Natalia Świątek who looks forward to winning her third women’s title in a row will also feature in the tournament.

Rafael Nadal to play in the French open as his farewell

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JOYCE TO FIGHT CHISORA IN ALL BRITISH CONTEST

Joe Joyce, 38, will fight Derek Chisora in a step to rebuild his boxing career on 27 July on London.

The Olympic silver medallist suffered successive defeats to Zhilei Zhang last year and has been preparing really hard for his comeback.

Chisora, 40, who is two years older has not fought since August 2023 but looked ready to take on the challenge. “He can train as much as he wants, but when it comes to the real grind of it, I’m more vicious than him”, said Chisora.

Joyce came through the rankings when he secured a position as the WBO’s challenger before losing to China’s Zhilei Zhang.

Joe Joyce face off with Derek Chisora

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