Welcome to another episode of Pundit Daily Digest where we bring you a recap of the most newsworthy gist around the world. In today’s episode, the Glazers finally agree to meet with fans, PSG and Juve win trophies, Big Sam to Leave West Brom and more!
Here are the five things you should catch up on before you start your day:
1. PSG are Coupe De France champions
PSG were crowned French Cup champions as they defeated Monaco 2-0 in Wednesday’s Coupe de France final. France President Emmanuel Macron was in the stands to witness the tie.
Monaco beat PSG twice in the league this season but blew their chance at silverware at the Stade de France.
Goals by Icardi and Kylian Mbappe were enough to do the damage against their opponents. The French giants were without Neymar due to suspension but Mbappe stepped up to the plate, scoring one and assisting the other.
The French Cup trophy was a record-extending 14th cup win for PSG. It is also a first for Mauricio Pochettino at the club.
2. Sam Allardyce to leave West Brom
West Brom have announced that their manager Sam Allardyce would be stepping down from his role at the club at the end of the season.
The club announced that Allardyce had informed them of his intention to leave following Wednesday’s 3-1 loss to West Ham at the Hawthorns.
Allardyce revealed he was made a “generous offer” to remain at the club but ultimately turned it down.
The Baggies are one of three clubs who have been relegated and would drop down to the Championship next season.
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- Father of Sassuolo player arrested
- Is Frank Lampard taking over at Crystal Palace?
3. Juventus win the Coppa Italia
Juventus defeated Alatanta 2-1 on Wednesday night to clinch the Coppa Italia.
Juve took the lead in the first half courtesy of a superb strike from Kulusevski but were soon pegged back by Malinovskiy’s effort.
However in the second half, Pirlo’s men were ahead again through Chiesa whose goal was enough to seal the win.
The Coppa Italia is the second trophy won by Andrea Pirlo in his debut season in charge of the club.
4. Glazers to meet with fans
Manchester United co-chairman Joel Glazer will meet with fans for the first time in a bid to ameliorate the relationship between the Glazers who are the club owners and the fans.
The meeting becomes necessary as fans have stepped up their protests against the Glazers in recent weeks.
United fans staged two large protests outside Old Trafford while games were still being held behind closed doors.
When fans were eventually allowed back in, the majority of fans in attendance wore green and gold scarves and held Glazers protest placards.
Joel Glazer will virtually attend the Fans’ Forum meeting on Friday, June 4 fulfilling the promise of improving fan communication.
5. khedira announces retirement from football
Hertha Berlin midfielder Sami Khedira has confirmed he will retire at the end of the season.
The 34-year-old won many trophies in his 15-year professional career. Some of these trophies include the World Cup, Champions League and domestic titles in Germany, Spain and Italy.
Khedira confirmed the announcement through a post on social media. He said his side’s game against Hoffenheim on Saturday will be his last match.
“Time to say goodbye,” Khedira wrote. “It’s never easy to make life-changing decisions. But sometimes you have to.
“Thanks to all the fans, supporters, team-mates, coaches and of course my family and friends. You‘ve always been there for me alongside this journey that comes to an end now. We‘ll see each other again!”
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