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News18
20 hours ago
- Business
- News18
Nuno Espirito Santo Signs Contract Extension, To Stay At Nottingham Forest Till 2028
Last Updated: Nuno Espirito Santo signed a new three-year contract with Nottingham Forest after helping the club qualify for a European competition for the first time since 1995-96. Nottingham Forest have announced that Nuno Espirito Santo has signed a new three-year contract with the club, extending his tenure ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. Nuno led Forest to an extraordinary 2024/25 season, achieving the club's highest league finish in 30 years and securing qualification for UEFA European competition for the first time since the 1995/96 season. 'I am delighted to be able to continue our journey at this fantastic football club. Since we arrived at Forest, we have worked extremely hard to create a special bond between the players, the fans and everyone at the Club, which helped us achieve great things last season. 'I would like to thank our owner, Mr. Marinakis, for his constant support and backing. It is important to me to share a strong relationship with our ownership and we have thoroughly enjoyed working together ever since I arrived at Forest Now is the time to work harder than ever as we strive for more special memories together," Nuno said in a statement. Last season, Nuno guided Forest to away victories over Liverpool and Manchester United for the first time in 55 and 30 years, respectively, and also achieved the club's longest top-flight winning streak since 1967. His efforts were recognised with three Premier League Manager of the Month awards, more than any other manager during the 2024/25 campaign, following successes in October, December, and March. 'Nuno has made a great impact and performed very well during his time with us so far. He has demonstrated that he maximises player performance and is an expert at developing players, whilst also embedding our young talent into the first team set-up. 'We enjoy a strong and solid relationship together and, above all, we share the same dream and ambition of writing a new history for Nottingham Forest, competing in the Premier League and in Europe and winning trophies for our great club!", said Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis. First Published: June 21, 2025, 15:43 IST
Japan Forward
3 days ago
- Sport
- Japan Forward
Urawa Reds Drop FIFA Club World Cup Opener
Reporting on the Urawa Reds, World Table Tennis' new deal with TV Tokyo, the start of Ippei Mizuhara's prison sentence and Anon Matsuoka's surfing success. Urawa Reds' Genki Haraguchi (left) in action with River Plate's Lucas Martinez Quarta in a 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Group E match on June 17 at Lumen Field in Seattle. (©Stephen Brashear/IMAGN IMAGES/via REUTERS) Argentine squad River Plate outplayed the Urawa Reds in the teams' 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Group E opener on Tuesday, June 17 in Seattle, winning 3-1. Striker Facundo Colidio's ninth-minute header gave River Plate a 1-0 lead. Sebastian Driussi doubled the advantage in the 48th minute. Midfielder Yusuke Matsuo pulled the Reds to within 2-1 by converting a penalty in the 58th minute. But that was as close as Urawa would get. Maximiliano Meza completed the scoring in the 73rd minute. After the match, Colidio said a tone-setting victory was important for River Plate in the 32-team tournament. "It was essential to start by winning," Colidio said, according to "The opening match is always very important and of course a win is vital. I think we played well right from the start of the game." Midfielder Yusuke Matsuo of the Urawa Reds scores on a second-half penalty kick against River Plate. (KYODO) "Unfortunately we lost today but we're going to learn a lot and take that into the next match," Matsuo added, according to Agence France-Presse. What was Reds manager Maciej Skorza's assessment of his team's performance? "We weren't able to play as we had prepared at the start and couldn't get into a rhythm," Skorza told reporters after the match. "After about 20 minutes, we started to get our groove, but we conceded a goal early on in the second half. I thought we controlled the game after we scored, but the third goal put us in a difficult situation." Up next: the Urawa Reds face Italian club Inter Milan on Saturday, June 21 (Sunday 4 AM JST) in Seattle. Arthur Papas (KYODO) Cerezo Osaka's Arthur Papas was named the Manager of the Month for May, it was announced on Wednesday, June 18. Under Papas' guidance, Cerezo won four of their six league matches in May, also earning a draw and losing one fixture. Through Sunday, June 15, Cerezo are eighth in the standings (among 20 teams). "It is a great honor for me to present the May Manager of the Month award on behalf of the club," Papas said in a statement. "For me, this award is a tribute to all the staff and players who have worked tirelessly over the past month and contributed greatly to the team's progress, and I believe it is an award that we all earned together." World Table Tennis and TV Tokyo have signed a four-year broadcast deal through 2028. An announcement was made on Monday, June 16. "This four-year deal marks one of the most comprehensive media rights agreements for WTT, ensuring Japanese viewers won't miss a beat — from global showdowns to homegrown heroes chasing greatness," WTT said in a news release. TV Tokyo will broadcast WTT Grand Smashes, WTT Champions, WTT Star Contender, WTT Finals and other banner events, including the ITTF World Team Championships, the ITTF Singles World Cup, the ITTF World Youth Championships and the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup. "Japan is a powerhouse in the world of table tennis, and its fans are among the most passionate and knowledgeable on the planet," Ali Tavallai, the WTT broadcast director said in a statement. "This partnership with TV Tokyo means we're not just showing matches, we're building stories, creating access, and connecting millions of fans with every major WTT moment across the sport." Ippei Mizuhara (KYODO) Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, began serving his prison sentence at the federal prison complex in Allenwood, Pennsylvania, on Monday, June 16. On the same day, Ohtani made his pitching debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers, returning to the mound for the first time in a game in 633 days. Mizuhara, 40, stole around $17 million USD (nearly ¥2.5 billion JPY) from Ohtani between 2021 and 2024 to pay for gambling debts, according to a federal investigation. In February 2025, he was handed a 57-month prison sentence in the fraud case. A native of Hokkaido Prefecture, Mizuhara is not an American citizen and will likely be deported at the end of prison sentence, according to published reports, citing his legal team. Ippei Mizuhara Handed a 57-Month Prison Sentence in Fraud Case Anon Matsuoka celebrates with fellow surfers after winning the World Surf League Qualifying Series 6,000 women's competition on June 17 in Ujung Bocur, South Sumatra, Indonesia. (WSL) Japanese teenager Anon Matsuoka placed first in the World Surf League Qualifying Series 6,000 women's event in Ujung Bocur, South Sumatra, Indonesia, on Tuesday, June 17. Matsuoka, 19, met the challenge of riding 3-to-4 foot waves at Ujung Bocur in the first stop of the 2025-26 Asia and Australia/Oceania Qualifying Series. Matsuoka rallied from fourth place to first in the final round to secure her second title in this Indonesian event. She also triumphed there in 2023. Anon Matsuoka is seen during the competition. (WSL) "So happy to [earn] this win," Matsuoka wrote in an Instagram post. "Thanks to my dad and mom, friends [and] all of my sponsors. I've learned so much the last few weeks. It is important for me to always think about what I should be doing and focus on what is in front of me. I will carry this positive feeling forward. The journey continues to South Africa." To reach the second-tier WSL Challenger Series in both regions, the Qualifying Series is an important stepping stone for surfers. Author: Ed Odeven Find Ed on JAPAN Forward' s dedicated website, SportsLook . Follow his [Japan Sports Notebook] on Sundays, [Odds and Evens] during the week, and X (formerly Twitter) ＠ed_odeven .
Scottish Sun
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Motherwell appoint Jens Berthel Askou as their new manager as shocked fans ask ‘who?'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MOTHERWELL have sprung a major surprise by appointing Jens Berthel Askou as the club's new boss. The FC Copenhagen assistant boss, 42, will formally begin his duties as manager next week, subject to the approval of a work permit. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Jens Berthel Askou has landed one of Scotland's plum jobs Credit: Alamy 3 It's a big change at Fir Park Credit: Kenny Ramsay 3 Berthel Askou had some major surprise Credit: Alamy The Lanarkshire side went with a left-field appointment - only for Michael Wimmer to walk out on the club after just 12 games - and have done so again. We told you how Central Coast Mariners boss Mark Jackson was a name in the frame, with former Rangers star Charlie Adam also linked with the post. But Askou said: 'This is a really proud moment for me. 'It's a huge honour to be selected to become the manager of Motherwell Football Club. "Having spoken extensively with members of the club board, it was clear from the outset that our ideas, ambitions and morals align. 'We are all ambitious people, and we're all hungry for success. I can't wait to arrive in Scotland and begin planning for the season ahead. There is a lot of work to be done, but it's highly exciting.' Before joining Danish second-tier club Vendsyssel, Askou served as a player-assistant manager at both Skive and Thisted. He later took on the role of manager at Vendsyssel, where he got the club promoted to the Danish top-flight, before relocating to the Faroe Islands in 2019 to manage HB Tórshavn. During his first season with HB Tórshavn, Askou celebrated more managerial silverware, securing both the Faroese league title and the league cup, achieving a remarkable double. His impressive performance earned him the title of Manager of the Season in the Faroe Islands. Michael Wimmer set to QUIT Motherwell for new job after just TWELVE games as Scottish Premiership side left stunned After Tórshavn, Askou joined Danish club AC Horsens in 2021. Over the course of two seasons, he successfully guided the team back to Denmark's top division, his second promotion as a manager. In 2023, he made the transition to Sweden, taking the helm at IFK Göteborg in the Allsvenskan. Shortly after his arrival, he earned two Manager of the Month awards before he moved on to pastures new the following summer. Askou took on the role of assistant manager at Czech club Sparta Praha, where he spent six months and played a key role in leading the team to the league phase of the Champions League. In January 2025, he joined FC København as assistant manager, where he reached the knockout stages of the Europa Conference League but also secured the domestic double by winning both the league and the cup. Chairman Kyrk Macmillan said: 'This has been a more rigorous process to recruit our new manager due to the incredible number of applications for the role." 'We had a high number of impressive applicants, but we were really drawn to Jens. "His track record of working with big clubs, delivering success and developing young players matches up with all our philosophies here at Motherwell Football Club. "He has handed 26 teenagers debuts in five-and-a-half seasons, which I think is evidence of Jens implementing his ideas and morals. 'The data and numbers impressed us, but more importantly, after speaking with Jens a number of times, he is a really ambitious character and a leader who was extremely keen to get the role here at our club. 'We expect the UK work permit to be received in the coming days, and then he can commence his work on Day 1 of pre-season.' Shocked fans took to social media to express their surprise, with one saying simply: "Who?" Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Edinburgh Reporter
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
David Gray credits players for third place finish
Last June Hibs appointed 'Sir' David Gray as head coach, but a dreadful start to the season that included a defeat to Kelty Hearts meant the club went into the League Cup knockout stages unseeded. The inevitable defeat to Celtic at Parkhead was followed a terrible start to the league campaign. Individual errors, red cards and the concession of late goals saw points dropped from winning positions against Kilmarnock, Dundee, Dundee United and Hearts. Gray's job looked under threat as the team vied with Hearts at the foot of the table and when high-flying Aberdeen visited Easter Road at the end of November, speculation on his future was rife. But everything changed with Rocky Bushiri's now famous 96th-minute equaliser in the 3-3 draw which was followed by a 3-0 away win over Motherwell. What followed was incredible. A run of 17 league games unbeaten is the club's longest since 1947. The run included two victories over Hearts, the first win at Ibrox in seven years and victory over champions Celtic at Easter Road. Gray won three Manager of the Month awards and for only the fourth time this century Hibs finished in third place. Gray said: 'It's an unbelievable achievement. From where we were, the hard work, the togetherness, everything, going through that adversity, but to manage to secure third place with a game to spare is massive credit to the players. 'They fully deserve it. To a man, they gave me absolutely everything all season, the staff, everybody involved, always believed in the group. And we've had the rewards for that. 'I'm also delighted that the club showed the faith in me during that difficult time. Going through that period, I found out a lot about myself, but also, you know, the club had to stay strong during the moments. Because the points return at that stage was nowhere near good enough and I knew that I was responsible for that. 'I think we fully deserve it for what we've done this season. I'm over the moon for everyone.' Scottish Premiership – Hibernian FC v Motherwell FC 11/1/2025 Hibs' Head Coach, David Gray, applauds the fans after Hibs beat Motherwell 3-1 in the Scottish Premiership at Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh, UK. Credit: Ian Jacobs Like this: Like Related
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wolves boss Vitor Pereira on Matheus Cunha's future amid Man United transfer interest
Cunha played a crucial role in Wolves' fight for Premier League survival, contributing 15 goals and six assists (AFP via Getty Images) Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Vitor Pereira has dismissed speculation surrounding Matheus Cunha's future, asserting the Brazilian forward remains committed to the club. Recent reports have linked the 25-year-old with a move to Manchester United, fueling rumors of a potential transfer. Advertisement Cunha played a crucial role in Wolves' fight for Premier League survival this season with 15 goals and six assists. His performances proved vital in steering the team clear of the relegation zone, solidifying his importance within the squad. Despite reports suggesting Cunha is nearing an agreement with Manchester United, Pereira insists he is unaware of any such developments. The Wolves manager stated that Cunha is currently content at Molineux and focused on his contributions to the team. Vitor Pereira hopes Matheus Cunha stays at Wolves (PA Wire) He said: 'I have the same information as you. I don't know. I just know he's my player. 'He's committed with the team, he's working with happiness and we will see what happens. You must ask him. He is happy. I feel he is happy.' Advertisement Wolves' next game is against FA Cup winners Crystal Palace on Tuesday, aiming to end a run of two consecutive defeats. Palace will be on a high after Eberechi Eze's first-half goal against Manchester City at Wembley earned the Eagles their first major trophy. Pereira congratulated Oliver Glasner's side and said their achievement was 'good for football'. He added: 'I want to congratulate them because it's a huge achievement and is good for football when the small beats the big club. 'This is competition, they are a very consistent team, good players, good manager and we'll face a strong team but looking for our game, our play, this is the way we prepared for the game. Advertisement 'We will try to improve from the last game.' The Wolves manager stated that Cunha is currently content at Molineux and focused on his contributions to the team (AFP via Getty Images) Pereira's work in turning Wolves' season around has not gone unnoticed after he won the Premier League Manager of the Month award for April, while he is one of five bosses nominated for the Manager of the Season gong. Wolves were five points from safety when he took over and are now up to 14th in the table having secured their top-flight status a few weeks ago. Pereira said: 'Our title this season was to transform our situation into a better situation. To come in four games before the end of the season and we stay in the Premier League, but it cannot be the same next season. 'We need to be consistent from the beginning, to dream with other things. I need a break. I started in Saudi Arabia, it was not easy, tough work, and now it's not time to rest because we need to do a lot of work in the holidays.'
