Leeds sack Marcelo Bielsa

MADRID, 27 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) – Leeds United announced this Sunday the dismissal of Argentine Marcelo Bielsa as coach of the first team, after more than three and a half years in charge, due to poor results, after the team had linked six days without winning and four defeats consecutive, the last of them on … Read more

Real Madrid sends “much encouragement” and “affection” to their “dear” John Benjamin Toshack

MADRID, 27 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) – This Sunday, Real Madrid sent a message “of support and affection” to the Welsh coach John Benjamin Toshack, admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) due to pneumonia derived from a COVID-19 infection, and wishes him ” lots of encouragement and strength” to overcome the situation. “Real Madrid CF, … Read more

Chelsea regret ‘devastating’ situation in Ukraine but avoid mentioning Russia

MADRID, 27 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) – Chelsea FC, owned by Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, who handed over management of the club to the foundation on Saturday after 20 years in charge, has lamented the “horrible and devastating” situation in Ukraine, but has avoided mentioning Russia in the brief 24 word statement. “The situation in Ukraine … Read more

International Judo Federation suspends Putin as honorary president

MADRID, 27 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) – The International Judo Federation has suspended Russian President Vladimir Putin as honorary president and ambassador of the body following the Russian offensive in Ukraine. “In light of the ongoing war conflict in Ukraine, the International Judo Federation announces the suspension of Mr. Vladimir Putin’s status as honorary president and … Read more

Spanish coaches and footballers, safe after leaving Ukraine

MADRID, 26 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) – The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed this Saturday that the Spanish coaches and footballers who were in Ukraine have left the country and are safe, after the war broke out with the Russian invasion, with a crisis cabinet that helped the affected in the last 48 hours. Seven … Read more

Simeone: “The team has a different spirit”

MADRID, 26 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) – The coach of Atlético de Madrid, Diego Pablo Simeone, celebrated that his team has “a different spirit” as well as many things better than a few weeks ago, while highlighting the contribution of everyone in a new victory (2-0) against Celtic. “‘Dinámica’ is used a lot. Starting with Osasuna, … Read more