Zinedine Zidane rules out Bayern link, backs Madrid to advance to final.
Former Real Madrid coach, Zinedine Zidane has cleared doubts on the possibility of signing for Bundesliga side, Bayern Munich. Ahead of the UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg clash between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, Zidane denied any contact with Bayern before tipping Madrid to advance to the final. With Thomas Tuchel set to leave at the end of the season, Bayern Munich are still in the market to sign a new manager. The likes of Julian Nagelsmann, Erik ten Hag and Xabi Alonso.
🔴 Will you be Bayern coach in the future?
Zinedine Zidane: “No. I'm going to watch the game, hopefully Real Madrid will win”, told SkyDE. pic.twitter.com/2l1zNfA40B
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 5, 2024
The Cleveland Cavaliers advance to the Eastern Conference semifinal.
Despite trailing by 18 points to Orlando Magic in game 7 of the series, the Cleveland Cavaliers were able to secure a 106-94 win to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Donovan Mitchell, coming off a 50 points game 6, scored 39 points to rally the Cavaliers to an important comeback on Sunday evening. This is the franchise’s first playoff win without Lebron James in 31 years. They will now face the 1st seeded Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The @cavs advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals!#NBAPlayoffs presented by Google Pixel pic.twitter.com/4uny0ji9Qe
— NBA (@NBA) May 5, 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo scores 66th career hat trick as Al Nassr wins big.
Five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo does not look to be declining one bit. After ending last year as the highest goal scorer, he is walking a similar trajectory this year. The 37 year-old was on target again on Saturday, scoring a hat trick as Al Nassr defeated Al Wehda 6-0. He has recorded his 66th career hattricks and 4th in the Saudi league. He has also brought his total to 52 goals in 52 games for the season. With 32 league goals, Ronaldo is 2 goals short of Abderrazak Hamdallah’s record of 34 goals, with four more games to go.
🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo scores 66th hat-trick of his career and it’s 52 goals in 52 games this season! ✨
It’s 6️⃣6️⃣ G/A this season with 14 assists completed. pic.twitter.com/PO9ECKgJIt
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 4, 2024
Chelsea defeats West Ham to go above Manchester United on the PL table.
Pochettino’s men continued their strong form at Stamford Bridge with a 5-0 win against West Ham on Sunday afternoon. Cole Palmer returned to goal scoring form, opening the scoring early in the 15th minute. Connor Gallagher and Noni Madueke also scored in the first half. Nicolas Jackson added two goals in the second half. Chelsea have now overtaken Manchester United at 7th on the PL table pending United‘s clash against Crystal Palace on Monday evening.
Five 🌟 Chelsea.#CFC | #CheWhu pic.twitter.com/Q9jIHVh7h3
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 5, 2024
Julen Lopetegui agrees to become West Ham’s new head coach.
Former Real Madrid and Spain manager, Julen Lopetegui is set to replace David Moyes as West Ham’s manager. Moyes has faced major scrutinies for West Ham’s form this season, especially after winning only one of their last nine games. Lopetegui has been out of action since leaving the Wolves three days before the 2023/2024 season commenced. According to reports, the Spanish manager has an agreement in place to become West Ham’s new manager with other details of the contract already being finalized.
🚨⚒️ EXCL: Julen Lopetegui has agreed terms with West Ham to become new head coach replacing David Moyes from next season.
Lopetegui has accepted #WHUFC proposal, ready to proceed to formal stages.
Details being finalised then contracts will be signed but agreement in place. pic.twitter.com/guHfAj7PMv
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 6, 2024
