Mourinho: No word from PSG yet over manager role
Jose Mourinho says he is yet to be contacted by Paris Saint-Germain despite being strongly linked to the manager's role at the French champions.
Sky Sports News reported earlier this week that PSG have shown tentative earlier interest in making the Roma boss their manager for next season.
Mourinho's contract at Roma expires at the end of June while PSG have Christophe Galtier still in the manager's post.
Asked before Roma's Europa League semi-final with Bayer Leverkusen about the links, Mourinho said: "If they are looking for me, they haven't found me because they haven't spoken to me."
Aberdeen's Barry Robson has been named Scottish Premiership manager of the month.
Robson, who has signed a two-year deal at Pittodrie, led the Dons to four straight wins in April, including a 2-0 victory over Rangers.
Dundee dismiss Bowyer days after securing Championship title
Dundee have parted ways with manager Gary Bowyer just days after winning the Scottish Championship title.
He replaced Mark McGhee last June and guided the Dens Park club back into the top-flight at first time of asking.
A statement from managing director John Nelms read: "Given the importance of the weeks and months ahead, I felt it was necessary to ensure we are all aligned on the direction needed to ensure the club is ready for its return to the Premiership. On behalf of everyone at the club, not least our fans, we wish Gary the best for the future and reiterate our thanks for his achievements in the past year.”
Arsenal Women to play five WSL games at Emirates next season
Arsenal will play five Women's Super League games at the Emirates Stadium next season and are committed to hosting all Champions League fixtures there should they qualify for the group stage.
Jonas Eidevall's side have played three WSL fixtures at the stadium this season, setting a new league attendance record when they beat neighbours Tottenham 4-0 before selling over 86,000 tickets across matches against Manchester United and Chelsea.
Five of their Women's Champions League games were also staged at the Emirates, including the semi-final second-leg sell-out against Wolfsburg, which saw the German side win in extra-time.Arsenal are in a tussle to qualify for next season's Champions League but, if they do progress, every fixture from the group stage onwards will be hosted in N5 rather than at Meadow Park."We're delighted to confirm that our women's first team will play five WSL games at Emirates Stadium next season," Arsenal chief executive Vinai Venkatesham said when the announcement was made on Wednesday morning.
"We've received fantastic support at Emirates Stadium this year, setting a new record attendance in the WSL and achieving a memorable sell-out for our recent UEFA Women's Champions League semi-final against Wolfsburg earlier this month.
"This latest announcement ensures that as many supporters as possible can enjoy the matchday experience with us, as we continue to support the sustainable growth of women's football."
Alves denied bail, to remain in prison
Former Barcelona player Dani Alves will remain in jail after a Spanish court denied his request to be freed on bail on Tuesday, while a sexual assault accusation against the Brazilian is investigated.
The court had already denied a similar request by Alves’ defence team in February, saying he was a flight risk. Alves was provisionally detained in January after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a nightclub on December 30.
He has denied wrongdoing and said sex with the accuser was consensual. A judge ordered him to be jailed without bail after analysing the initial probe by authorities and hearing testimony from Alves, the alleged victim and witnesses.
Wolves charged over homophobic Chelsea chants
Wolves have been charged by the FA over homophobic chanting from fans during their win over Chelsea last month at Molineux.
Both clubs have already condemned the chants, which later saw three men aged 34, 24 and 21 arrested and released on bail.
The FA have charged Wolves with two separate breaches 10 minutes apart during the game on April 8, for using "words in a way which is improper, offensive, abusive, indecent or insulting with either express or implied reference to sexual orientation."
Alderweireld reveals online threats to his family
Former Belgium defender Toby Alderweireld was targeted by online hate messages including threats against his family following a Belgian league match.Alderweireld received the messages on social media after Antwerp rallied past Genk 2-1 in the league's playoffs on Sunday. Alderweireld scored Antwerp's first goal as his team came from behind to win.
"I don't understand why you write this and what you want to achieve with this," Alderweireld asked the abuser after posting screenshots of the hateful messages on Instagram. "Everything has limits. I can take quite a bit, but threatening my family is beyond me."
Alderweireld is the latest high-profile player in a long list to receive online abuse.
The scope of hate speech aimed at players was detailed by FIFA last year from research at the European Championship and Africa Cup of Nations tournaments in 2021. It said half of the players received some kind of discriminatory abuse, with most of it coming from their home country.
Genk condemned the abuse of Alderweireld. "As a club, we explicitly distance ourselves from this," a statement read.
Lyon's iconic president Jean-Michel Aulas is stepping down after nearly 36 years in charge, handing over duties to American investor John Textor, who became the main shareholder last year.
Lyon won seven league titles under Aulas' tenure, while the women's team established itself as a major European force. The 74-year-old Aulas was initially set to remain in his position for three more years following Textor's takeover in December.
But the club issued a statement Monday saying he will instead serve as honorary chairman from now on, with Textor appointed as chief executive officer of OL Group.
Textor's Eagle Football acquired a stake of 77.49 per cent in the club, pledging to provide a capital increase of €86m (£75m).
Aulas took over Lyon back in 1987, when the club was in debt and played in the second tier of French football.
By making astute player signings and developing one of the most renowned youth academies in Europe, Aulas grew the club into a financially successful entity owning its 59,000-seat stadium.
Chester Football Club say fans who invaded the pitch after their National League North play-off defeat to confront Brackley Town supporters will face the strongest possible action.
Chester condemned the “violence and criminal damaged” of some supporters and confirmed extensive CCTV footage would be shared with Cheshire Police to ensure the perpetrators were identified.
“We utterly condemn the actions of those responsible and apologise to Brackley Town and supporters of both clubs,” a statement read.
“Our Club is ashamed to be associated with anyone involved in the crowd disorder and angry that the actions of a minority have completely overshadowed the occasion.“Such behaviour not only tarnishes our reputation, but also has a financial cost and places the football club at risk of fines, points deductions or playing behind closed doors. The impact is also felt by our staff, volunteers, and the players and management, who were prevented from returning to the pitch to thank our genuine fans for their support this season.
“We have extensive CCTV footage which will be shared with the authorities and will work with Cheshire Police to ensure the perpetrators are identified and face the strongest action'
