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Pep Guardiola leaves Manchester City after a decade with 17 major trophies, including six Premier League titles and an unprecedented four in a row. This article compares his record with English football legends Sir Alex Ferguson, Bob Paisley and others.
Ozeki Kirishima defeated co-leader Kotoeiho in a classic bout at the Summer Sumo Grand Tournament on Friday, reclaiming sole possession of the lead with two days remaining. Kirishima's comeback victory lifted him to 10 wins, while Kotoeiho dropped to second place.
Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after a decade, ending a period of unprecedented success with 20 trophies. The 55-year-old manager confirmed his departure on Friday, citing an inner sense that it was time to go. City finished second in the Premier League this season after Arsenal clinched the title.
Michael Carrick, who took over as Manchester United's interim manager in January, has been officially appointed head coach after guiding the team to a dramatic revival – climbing to third in the Premier League and securing Champions League qualification. His calm, methodical approach has stabilised the dressing room, restored key players to form, and ended a period of instability under predecessor Ruben Amorim.
British climber Kenton Cool, 52, has set a record by summiting Everest for the 20th time, becoming the first non-Nepali to do so. The milestone comes amid heightened concern over overcrowding and safety, as two Indian climbers died on the mountain this week. Cool's achievement follows a single-day record of more than 270 ascents on the Nepali side.
Alvaro Arbeloa has confirmed he will step down as Real Madrid head coach at the end of the season after a trophy-less campaign, with Jose Mourinho reportedly set to return. Arbeloa said he would not stay to work under Mourinho if the Portuguese manager is appointed. His final match in charge will be Saturday’s La Liga home game against Athletic Bilbao.
Thomas Tuchel has stunned England by leaving out Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, and Trent Alexander-Arnold from the 2026 World Cup squad. Ivan Toney earns a surprise recall despite limited minutes in Saudi Arabia.
The Japan Football Association (JFA) has called up former captain Maya Yoshida for a friendly against Iceland on May 31 in Tokyo. The match is the team's send-off before the 2026 World Cup. Yoshida, 37, was not in the initial preliminary squad but was added for his experience and leadership.
Japan, the first team outside the host to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, have beaten Germany, Brazil, England, and Spain since 2022. However, star winger Kaoru Mitoma's injury threatens their hopes of surpassing their best performance—the round of 16.
Gael Monfils and his wife Elina Svitolina won a star-studded exhibition match at Roland Garros featuring Djokovic, Sinner, Zverev, Osaka and others. The event celebrated the 39-year-old Frenchman’s two-decade career ahead of his final home Grand Slam. Monfils will face compatriot Hugo Gaston in the first round next week.
