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By Timothy Akintola

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Ruud van Nistelrooy leaves Man United after a near-perfect stint as interim coach.

Manchester United has announced the departure of interim head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy following the appointment of Rúben Amorim as the club’s permanent manager on Monday. Van Nistelrooy, a club legend and former Netherlands international, took charge for four matches after Erik ten Hag’s dismissal, leading the team to three wins and a draw, with United scoring 11 goals under his guidance. The club’s statement praised Van Nistelrooy, affirming he would “always be welcome at Old Trafford.” In addition to Van Nistelrooy, several of ten Hag’s former backroom staff, including René Hake, Jelle ten Rouwelaar, and Pieter Morel, have also exited. A former fan favorite, Van Nistelrooy scored 150 goals in 219 appearances for United over five years. He most recently managed PSV Eindhoven before leaving last season due to concerns about support from the club’s management.

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Referee, David Coote suspended by PGMOL after disparaging remarks about Klopp.

Premier League referee David Coote has been suspended by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) after a video surfaced online allegedly showing him making disparaging remarks about former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp. In the unverified video, a man believed to be Coote uses expletives to describe Liverpool and refers to Klopp as “arrogant.” PGMOL confirmed Coote’s suspension “with immediate effect” pending an investigation and stated that they would not comment further until the inquiry concludes. Initially, Coote insisted to officials that the video wasn’t genuine, but later accepted its authenticity, though he reportedly doesn’t recall the conversation’s details, which were allegedly recorded several years ago. Coote, who has officiated in the Premier League since 2018, recently oversaw Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa and served as lead VAR and Euro 2024 official. Klopp left Liverpool this summer, with new manager Arne Slot leading the club.

An unnamed PL player reportedly under investigation for sexual offenses.

A Premier League footballer, initially arrested in July 2022, is reportedly under further police investigation for alleged sexual offenses. The player, in his 30s, faces two allegations of Rape and another sexual offense involving a third woman. After police first detained him at his west London home in July 2022, he continued to play for his club despite the allegations. The Daily Mail reports that he attended a police station on November 7, where he was interviewed again under caution. A Met Police spokesperson confirmed that officers are investigating several alleged sexual offenses occurring between 2021 and 2023. While an incident from June 2021 resulted in no further action, the footballer was arrested again in February 2023 for a suspected offense from February 2022. The investigation remains ongoing, with support offered to those who reported the alleged offenses.

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Marco Angulo passes away one month after a critical car accident.

Ecuadorian footballer Marco Angulo has passed away at 22, a month after being critically injured in a car accident, his club LDU Quito announced. The midfielder, on Loan from MLS side FC Cincinnati, had been hospitalized since the October 7 crash in Quito, undergoing multiple surgeries and a lengthy stay in intensive care. LDU Quito expressed “deep sorrow” at his passing, calling it an “irreparable loss.” Angulo, who earned three caps for Ecuador’s national team, made his international debut in November 2022. His last game for LDU came on October 6, a day before the accident. Ecuador’s Football Association also paid tribute, remembering him as an “outstanding player” and “great teammate.” Reports indicate two others, footballer Roberto Cabezas and Victor Carcopa, died in the crash, while the condition of two other passengers remains unknown.

Real Madrid confirm Rodrygo and Lucas Vázquez will be sidelined for a month.

La Liga Champions, Real Madrid has announced that Rodrygo and Lucas Vázquez will be out for a month due to injuries sustained in the first half of their recent 4-0 victory over Osasuna. Rodrygo suffered a rectus femoris muscle injury in his left leg, while veteran Vázquez injured his left adductor longus. Both players underwent testing this morning, and their recoveries will be closely monitored. Rodrygo exited the game just 20 minutes in and appeared emotional as he took his place on the bench, having recently returned from a previous injury. Vázquez, injured just before halftime, was substituted at the interval. The duo joins a growing injury list for Real Madrid, which already includes Aurélien Tchouaméni, Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, and Thibaut Courtois. Additionally, Éder Militão, who was stretchered off in the 30th minute, is reported to have sustained another cruciate ligament injury.

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