Gianfranco Zola’s Cagliari homecoming
Examining Gianfranco Zola’s dream homecoming to Sardinian club Cagliari. The diminutive Italian helped guide his boyhood club back to the promised land of Serie A despite age not being on his side.
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Soccer
Bryan brace sends Fulham back to the Premier League
Two goals in extra-time from Joe Bryan have earned Fulham promotion back to the Premier League. Despite an impressive season Brentford came up short in the play-off final scoring a late consolation through Henrik Dalsgaard.
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Eddie Howe leaves relegated AFC Bournemouth
Eddie Howe has left his role as Bournemouth manager by mutual consent, the Sky Bet Championship club have announced. The 42-year-old was unable to keep the Cherries in the Premier League, with relegation confirmed on the final day despite a 3-1 victory at Everton.
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Aubameyang inspires Arsenal to FA Cup glory
Arsenal skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice to help his side secure a 2-1 win over 10-man Chelsea in the FA Cup final on Saturday for a record-extending 14th crown in the competition – and a spot in next season’s Europa League.
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Saudi take over of Newcastle United collapses
A Saudi Arabian-backed consortium has ended its bid to buy Newcastle United. The group, which included Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund PIF, PCP Capital Partners and Reuben Brothers, had agreed a £300m deal to buy the club from Mike Ashley in April.
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