46 PSG Xav a big shot for glory
PARIS ST-GERMAIN boss Luis Enrique has vowed to beat former club Barcelona at their own game — as Kylian Mbappe looks to sign off with a Champions League trophy.
The Spanish coach was Barca boss for three years and led them to a treble in 2015, which was the last of their five Champions League successes.
But he is now looking to break the French club’s European Cup duck.
He played with Barca boss Xavi at the Nou Camp and later managed him and says he is ready to lead PSG to victory using the Catalan club’s style... only better.
Asked if he represented the same playing philosophy as Barca, Enrique said: “Without any doubt.
“Look at the data
MANCHESTER
UNITED director of football John Murtough has left the club as part of Jim Ratcliffe’s overhaul at Old Trafford.
Murtough becomes the latest senior executive to leave United following Ratcliffe’s arrival as a new investor.
It’s understood Murtough (inset) agreed to step down after being told he would not be part of the club’s future.
Ratcliffe, co-owner of the club, said: “We want to thank John for his loyal service over many years and for his support and integrity during this period of transition. He leaves with our best wishes for the future.”
Co-chairman Joel Glazer added: “After 11
— ball possession, goalscoring chances created, the high press, trophies. Look at it. It’s not an opinion.
“The numbers and figures are there. It’s not debatable. Others may think differently, but there are no doubts.” Atletico Madrid take on Borussia Dortmund in the last quarterfinal tomorrow and boss Diego Simeone reckons the Germans are the toughest team his side could have drawn.
“Borussia are the hardest opponent,” claimed Simeone. “They have a lot of good qualities, they’ve not lost away from home in four months, and they are great on the counter-attack.” years of tireless work for the club, John has mutually agreed with us that now is the right time to step aside and allow the new football leadership structure to be put in place.
“He will always be welcome back at Manchester United as a friend of the club.”
Tasked
Murtough joined United in 2013 and was tasked with rebuilding the club’s football structure.
He was promoted to director of football in 2021 but some of his transfer deals have been questioned by Ratcliffe and Dave Brailsford.
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