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Brendan Rodgers in talks to take over at Leicester

Feb 26, 2019

Celtic have reportedly given boss Brendan Rodgers permission, to begin talks with Leicester about becoming their new manager.

The Foxes, meanwhile, are keen to appoint a successor to recently-sacked Claude Puel as soon as possible.

Should a deal go through, Rodgers' assistant John Kennedy is expected to take charge of Celtic's next Scottish Premiership game.

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José Mourinho targetting club with "ambition"

José Mourinho says his next job in football will be at a club that does not have internal conflict.

The former Man United boss, who's keen to return to management in June, has confirmed he had already turned down one job offer, that did not match his own ambitions.

Mourinho adds that he's looking to manage a club that aren't exactly ready to be a trophy-hunter immediately, but have the desire to be one.

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Valtteri Bottas expecting "equal" treatment in 2019

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas is confident that the team will allow him to rival Lewis Hamilton in 2019.

The Finn had a disappointing season last year, which largely involved following team orders, to maximise teammate Hamilton's chances of securing the title.

Bottas says he doesn't fear a repeat of last season, although he admits he does need to improve his performance.