AFPGirona end memorable season with 7-0 thumping of Granada
Girona rounded off their brilliant La Liga season with a 7-0 thrashing of relegated Granada on Friday, as Artem Dovbyk retook the lead in the league's goalscoring charts with a hat-trick.But Dovbyk netted his second penalty of the match in the 90th minute to complete his treble, and move one goal ahead of Sorloth with his 24th of the La Liga season. jc/nf
United Press InternationalBarcelona fires manager, soccer legend Xavi after three seasons
Barcelona fired manager Xavi after three seasons, including their runner-up La Liga finish in 2023-24, the Spanish soccer club announced Friday.
Evening StandardPalmeiras manager makes Chelsea transfer plea after Estevao Willian deal: 'I'm scared!'
Estevao Willian is set to sign for Blues after Brazilian club had teenage talent Endrick snapped up by Real Madrid
AFPEuro 2024 last hurrah for France's record scorer Giroud
France's record goalscorer Olivier Giroud is to retire from international football after Euro 2024, the World Cup winning striker told Friday's edition of L'Equipe.He broke Thierry Henry's national goalscoring record of 51 at the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar where France did not surrender the title they won in 2018 easily, losing to Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina on penalties in the final.