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Maresca Bound For Chelsea

May 31, 2024

Image: Leicester City

Enzo Maresca has reportedly agreed terms on a five-year deal to become Chelsea’s next manager.

The Leicester City boss will take over from Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge…fresh after guiding the Foxes back up into the Premiership.

Insiders say the paperwork is now being finalized, with an official announcement by Chelsea expected before the weekend.

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In a related development…Kieran McKenna has signed a new four-year deal to remain in charge of recently-promoted Ipswich …despite rumoured interest from Man United.

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The Professional Footballers Association is warning that players could go on strike if they continue to be overworked.

The PFA says players are reaching breaking point because of the congested calendar, especially with the expanded 32-team Club World Cup proposed for next summer.

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Malaysia have been drawn in the same group as Thailand, Singapore and Brunei for the group stage of next month’s Under-19 ASEAN Championships.

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The FAM says it is happy with the pitch at the National Stadium, ahead of Harimau Malaya’s World Cup and Asian Cup qualifier against Chinese Taipei on June 11^th.

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Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev and Coco Gauff are among the big names who’ve advanced into the third round of the French Tennis Open.

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Reports say the Alpine F1 team is trying to poach championship-winning designer Adrian Newey…who’ll be leaving Red Bull at the start of next year.